At Monday’s Marion City Council meeting, members approved the consent agenda, a development agreement with McGrath Automotive Group and final consideration of two zoning ordinances.

A motion to approve the consent agenda (items A1 through D6, resolutions 32,650 through 32,657) carried on a voice vote. The mayor later abstained from a separate consent motion approving items A1 through D1 (resolutions 32,658–32,659).

During a public hearing floor item, staff presented terms for a development agreement with McGrath Automotive Group for renovations and expansion of the McGrath Volkswagen dealership at 675 Blairs Ferry Road. Staff said construction is anticipated to be completed by Dec. 31, 2025, and that the incentive package includes a five-year tax-increment financing (TIF) rebate equal to 75% of qualifying increments with a not-to-exceed cap of $70,000. The company agreed to a minimum assessment of $2,200,000 and to follow approved landscape and building plans. No public comments were made during the hearing; council approved resolution 32,660 with the mayor’s abstention.

Council also moved and approved final consideration of ordinance 25-31, amending chapter 340-11.1 of the Marion Code (zoning board of adjustment), and ordinance 25-32, which modifies chapter 340 sections related to definitions, district use tables and specific standards for auxiliary dwelling units.

Votes and procedural notes: motions were moved and seconded on the record; approvals were recorded by voice votes and verbal ayes. The mayor recorded an abstention on at least one consent-related vote and on the McGrath resolution as noted on the record.

Next steps: Resolutions and ordinances will be recorded in the city’s official minutes and implemented per specified timelines and administrative processes.