City approves circus on Eisenhower Drive
A circus may be coming to town.
Jami Williams, Marion Economic Development Director, reported Monday at Marion City Commission meeting, that the city had been contacted by American All-Star Circus.
The commission approved the event contingent on satisfactory background and reference checks.
The circus will be held at 6:30 and 8 p.m. April 10 in an open area on Eisenhower Drive, east of the cemetery and west of Warrior Stadium.
Williams said Marion Cemetery Board was contacted and agreed to the event. The city will be paid $200 and a percentage of the gate. Proceeds will be given to the cemetery board.
Free tickets will be available for those 14 years of age and younger. Marion Elementary School students will be invited to watch workers set up the tent and prepare for the shows. Exotic animals will be a part of the act, said Williams.
In other business:
— A moment of silence was observed for former city commissioner Larry McLain who died this past week.
— A deed was signed by the commission that transferred two lots at Marion Business Park to Seacat Do It Best.
— City administrator David Mayfield said an orientation will be held for the four councilmen elected Tuesday. The orientation will be held after the election and before they are sworn in to adhere to state open meetings laws.
The new councilmen will be sworn in at the April 10 commission meeting.
— Harvey Sanders, public utilities director, reported work had been completed at Marion Baseball Complex that included a transformer being set, seven pole lights replaced, and a scoreboard repaired in preparation for the baseball season which begins Friday.
A carburetor and rear seal were installed in a city auger truck by city personnel.
— Marty Fredrickson, zoning administrator, reported a lot split was approved March 23 by Marion Planning Commission. The lot split, located at North Freeborn and Denver streets, will accommodate the construction of two homes — one being built facing Denver and one facing Freeborn.
— A contractor contacted Fredrickson regarding the demolition deadline for a house at 110 S. Lincoln Street. The deadline is April 4.
— Williams reported that two businesses are interested in developing at Marion Business Park, she had contacted two out-of-town businesses regarding relocating to Marion, and she received a scholarship to attend training.
— A 15-minute executive session to discuss proprietary information was held. Williams, Mayfield, and attorney Dan Baldwin were in attendance. The meeting reconvened with no decisions.
The next commission meeting is at 4 p.m. Monday in the city building.
