# YouTube - City Council - Audio/Presentation - 9.15.26

The City Council work session for Marion, Iowa, held on September 15, 2026, included several presentations and discussions with a strong focus on procurement and capital projects. Key procurement-related topics included the airport's $121 million terminal modernization project nearing completion and the introduction of the Asentus aerospace hub initiative aimed at attracting aerospace and defense industry investment to the region. The council also reviewed a proposed $760,000 mini roundabout project at 31st Street and 29th Avenue, with a recommendation to proceed with the 75-foot diameter design. Additionally, the council discussed the purchase of a $333,029 chassis-mounted leaf vacuum truck for a pilot leaf collection program, noting no immediate rate increase for residents. Other procurement matters included approval of a $69,500 sidewalk repair project and ongoing property acquisitions for the 7th Avenue sidewalk project. The council also received updates on emergency management agreements and reviewed the impact of recent property tax reform legislation on city revenues and budgeting. A contract renewal for police body cameras, fleet cameras, tasers, and a new patrol drone was presented, with a five-year cost of approximately $197,000, fully budgeted for the fiscal year. The meeting concluded with a discussion on city council meeting schedules and various community and policy updates.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [YouTube - City Council - Audio/Presentation - 9.15.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEOOWGJa1d4) - City of Marion, Iowa