Initially, all City departments identified in this study except for Public Services were housed in the facility. Three decades of population increases expanded the departments' size to better serve the growing City. Marion's population for 2000 is projected at 26,000. Today the building can no longer accommodate future growth without moving City departments to other locations. Large community and City Council meetings often exceed the capacity and facilities of the small Council Chambers.
Accessibility remains inadequate.
The first phase of a Public Services building was constructed in 1992. Enclosed Vehicle storage is now lacking. Currently, some vehicles and equipment are required to be stored outside the building during the summer to make room for other activities and needs. Traffic flow at the facility is congested and hazardous. Commercial and City vehicles travel the same drive and parking surfaces used by the general public.