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Votes at a glance: Marion City Council approves consent agenda, budget amendment and landscaping project
Summary
At its May 21 meeting the Marion City Council approved the consent agenda (resolutions 32838–32851), resolution 32852 on solid‑waste working group recommendations, resolution 32853 adopting the FY25‑26 budget amendment, and resolutions 32854/32855 for the 10th Street and 29th Avenue median landscaping project; the council also voted to go into closed session under Iowa code.
The Marion City Council on May 21 recorded several formal actions by voice vote and roll call:
- Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, covering items a1–f1 and resolutions 32838 through 32851. The motion was moved by Council member Steve and seconded; the presiding officer announced the motion approved.
- Resolution 32852: Council approved the Cedar Rapids–Linn County Solid Waste Agency working group final recommendations (see separate article for details).
- Resolution 32853 (FY25‑26 budget amendment): City staff presented the amendment covering equipment carryovers, urban‑renewal bond debt service and revenue adjustments tied to higher interest rates; a public hearing received no comments and the council approved the amendment.
- Resolutions 32854 and 32855 (10th Street & 29th Avenue median landscaping project): Staff recommended accepting Alpha Landscapes LLC’s bid with value‑engineering options; the council approved the project calendar and associated resolutions.
- Motion to adjourn to closed session: The council moved to adjourn into closed session regarding litigation under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c) and confidential records under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(k). Legal counsel confirmed the proposed topics are appropriate; the council voted by roll call to enter closed session.
All passed measures were approved during the meeting; individual roll‑call tallies were recorded only for the closed‑session motion (yes votes recorded; no oppositions stated).
