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Meeting Name: City Council Workshop Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/28/2025 7:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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25-0125 2A. DiscussionDiscussion of Community Calendar Brief Description: At the direction of City Council at this year’s retreat, staff has explored options for developing a comprehensive Community Calendar that brings together a wide range of City events and public meetings in a single, easy-to-access location. Staff would like to discuss with Council its findings and receive direction regarding whether Council would like staff to move forward with finalizing details with Hudson Community Foundation, which has decided to host and manage the Community Calendar.   Not available Not available
25-0126 1B. DiscussionTurn Radius at SR 91 and SR 303 Intersection and Traffic and Speed Data in the Westhaven Colony Area. Brief Description: Discussion of the turn radii and potential improvements at the intersection of N. Main Street (SR 91) and Streetsboro Street (SR 303). In addition, staff will discuss available traffic and speed data in the E. Case Drive, W. Case Drive, Hartford Road and Milford Road area.   Not available Not available
25-0127 1C. DiscussionVisitors Center Update Brief Description: Staff will present an update on the Visitors Center.   Not available Not available
25-0128 1D. DiscussionPreliminary 2026 - 2030 Five-Year Plan Review Brief Description: Staff will present 2026-2030 Five Year Plan Assumptions, Personnel Costs and Operating Costs for all funds.   Not available Not available
TMP-8311 1A. MotionA Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding an Application to Change the Membership in an Issued Liquor Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Aladdins Eatery of Hudson, LLC, 44 Park Lane, Hudson. Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to Legislative Authority dated October 20, 2025, from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control concerning the opportunity to request a hearing regarding this permit. The City’s response must be postmarked no later than November 9, 2025. An extension to December 9, 2025 was granted.   Not available Not available
TMP-8285 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A PREFABRICATED PUBLIC RESTROOM STRUCTURE FOR THE OAK GROVE PARK INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND. Brief Description: Staff is seeking permission to purchase and install a prefabricated concrete public restroom structures for Oak Grove Park through CXT Concrete Buildings.   Not available Not available
TMP-8312 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ZUPKA & ASSOCIATES FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR THE 2025-2029 AUDITS. Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract for the City’s annual audit for the years 2025-2029.   Not available Not available
25-110 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REMOVE ASSISTED LIVING, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL FROM ALLOWED USES WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL-FOCUSED DISTRICTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to remove Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and Institutional Residential from allowed uses within the commercial focused districts.   Not available Not available
25-146 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.   Not available Not available
25-157 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RULE TO ALLOW THE EFFICIENT POSTPONEMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE ITEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Brief Description: City Council seeks to streamline and clarify its parliamentary process for postponing items to a date certain.   Not available Not available
25-163 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I, “EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35 MILES PER HOUR ON HINES HILL ROAD BETWEEN THE WESTERN CORPORATION LINE TO PROSPECT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: During the preliminary design of the Hines Hill Road Bridge project, it was determined that the speed limit along Hines Hill Road from the western corporation line to Prospect Street should be lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph.   Not available Not available
25-164 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.   Not available Not available
25-165 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2026.   Not available Not available
25-166 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEAVER EXCAVATING REGARDING THE USE OF PARCEL 3009781 AS A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARD. Brief Description: Beaver Excavating is stating a need to utilize the current construction yard until July 5, 2026, the end date of the lease agreement. Since the City purchased the property while the lease from the previous owner was still in effect, the Solicitors office recommends a settlement agreement to allow the use of the property under the expired permit until the lease expiration and to require liquidated damages to ensure they vacate per the lease expiration in July and that the site be properly restored.   Not available Not available
25-169 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J. SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review.   Not available Not available
25-170 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TRAIN STOP ON FEBRUARY 15, 1861, ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT. Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this commemorative plaque that was erected several years ago near the site of the former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861 on his route to Washington D.C. for his first inauguration.   Not available Not available
TMP-8284 1J. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.” Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council.   Not available Not available
TMP-8307 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2026.   Not available Not available