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Marion city government is dedicated to make our community the best possible place for all citizens to live, work, do business and raise a family.

Marion Building Code Updates

Building Inspection

PLEASE NOTE:  The City has adopted new codes related to building activities in the City.  These new regulations at this time have not been updated on the City website and any forms found are out of date.  You must contact the Building Department at 319-743-6330 for the latest approved regulations.  We'll be working to update the information on the site in the next couple of weeks.  Applications, Code Regulations and Forms on the website now are NOT CURRENT and will not be accepted.  Thank you for your patience and

Project Engineer Position Available

Community

The City of Marion is seeking qualified applicants for a project engineer position. A technical position within the Engineering Department assisting in the planning, construction, and maintenance of various public works projects.

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or similar related field.
• Registered as an Engineering Intern with the Iowa State Board of Engineering Examiners, or obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
• Have at least six (6) months experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2004 or higher.
• Work experience with ArcMap Version 9.2 Software preferred. 
• Responsible for the data gathering, design, preparation of plans and specifications of various public works projects.
• Prepares plans, estimates, inspections, reports, contract documents, and related materials for major projects.
• Conducts quality control tests and inspections to insure public improvements are compliant with applicable ordinances, standards, and specifications.
• Operates transits, GPS Unit, levels, or total station equipment in performing location, topographic, and construction layout survey work.
• Valid Iowa driver's license.

Request for Qualifications

Community

Request for Qualifications
Economic Analysis of a Plasma Arc Waste-to-energy Facility
City of Marion, Iowa

Introduction
The City of Marion, Iowa is soliciting the services of a qualified consultant team with experience in complex mechanical design and the completion of economic studies to work with the city and wastenotIowa, a nonprofit group, and the University of Iowa to develop an economic model for the commercial use of plasma arc gasification technology to use solid waste as a feedstock for power and/or thermal energy production and secondary product production.

Examination for Firefighter

Fire Department

Testing for the postion of firefighter for the City of Marion, will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008.  The top 30 scoring candidatew will be invited to participate in an agility test.  Applications may be obtained between September 2, 2008 and September 26, 2008 from teh City Clerk at City Hall, 1225 6th Avenue, Marion, Iowa. 

Please review the Exam Notice Brochure (pdf)  ||  Agility Testing Description

Applications and supportive materials must be completed and submitted to the City of Marion City Clerk (1225 6th Avenue, Marion) by NO later than 5:00PM, September 26, 2008

Latest City Council Agendas

City Council

AGENDA
MARION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers – 1225 6th Avenue

This meeting is being tape recorded.  If you wish to address the City Council, please go to the lectern, wait to be recognized by the Mayor and state your name and address before making any comments.

Call to Order.

City Council Minutes

City Council

Marion's City Council meets in regular session on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1225 6th Ave.

The links below are to archived copies of minutes available on our site. It is sorted from latest to oldest.