At the Nov. 20 council meeting Nancy Miller of Chestnut Ridge Court addressed the council during the second public forum, delivering a lengthy personal statement about volunteering and the Marion Public Library. Miller said she had discussed a donation with family and library staff and expressed gratitude: "I'd like to donate as much as I could to the Marion Public Library," she told the council. She praised long‑time library staff and encouraged residents to visit the library.

Later in the forum, Leon Palison asked whether the $1.4 million repurposed from a bond series originally for airport improvements represented additional funding for the aquatic center or reimbursement for work already spent; staff said detailed finance questions would be handled after the meeting with the finance director.

Council members closed the meeting with community updates, including reminders about council office hours at the library, the Nov. 29 opening of the ice trail, recent ribbon cuttings for local businesses and parks, and holiday decorations funded through community fundraising and a city match. No formal council action resulted from the public comments.