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Council advances salary ordinance to add horticulturist for parks
Summary
Council gave first reading and sent to second reading General Ordinance 3-2025, a salary ordinance creating a horticulturist position in Parks and Recreation to restore signature gardens and expand seasonal plantings and programming.
The Marion Common Council on Jan. 21 gave first reading to General Ordinance 3-2025, a salary ordinance that would add a horticulturist position to the Parks and Recreation department for 2025.
City staff (Randy) described the role as helping restore the city's signature gardens, creating seasonal floral displays across parks, and developing gardening programs for youth and older residents. Council members asked about qualifications; Randy said he expects the hire to hold a degree and to be certified as a Master Gardener, and he offered to share a written job description with council members.
Councilman Kane moved that the ordinance advance to a second reading and public hearing; Councilman Klein seconded. The roll call recorded approval to send the ordinance to another reading. No final adoption occurred at this meeting; further consideration, including a public hearing on the ordinance, will be scheduled at the second reading.
