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Meeting Name: City Council Workshop Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 7/23/2024 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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24-0069 1A. Staff ReportA discussion with the Hudson City Council to extend the lease agreement for Destination Hudson, Inc. at Hudson Town Hall. Brief Description: The discussion is being introduced at Destination Hudson’s Request. The group representing Destination Hudson, Inc. will be present to discuss with City Council the lease agreement and continuing a 10-year lease with the City from 2025-2035. The original lease agreement between the City of Hudson and Destination Hudson, Inc. was from April 16, 2015 to April 15, 2025.discussed  Action details Video Video
24-0070 1B. Staff ReportLeadership Hudson Class of 2024 Presentations Brief Description: Leadership Hudson Class of 2024 presentation regarding proposed public art installation.discussed  Action details Video Video
24-0071 1C. Staff ReportDiscussion of glass recycling options for City of Hudson residents Brief Description: At Council Member Nicole Kowalski’s request at the May 28, 2024, Council workshop, staff will review options to offer Hudson residents the ability to recycle acceptable glass materials at a public access drop off location.discussed  Action details Video Video
24-0072 1D. Staff ReportDiscussion of General Fund Excess Carryover Balance Brief Description: City Council and staff discussed the General Fund excess carryover balance at the January 2024 City Council retreat. The decision was made to bring back the discussion once we were through June 2024 and had a better understanding of our financial position.discussed  Action details Video Video
24-0076 1E. MotionAPPEAL REQUEST TO THE FINAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY THE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN FOR CANTERBURY CROSSING, A PROPOSED 34 LOT OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION, HUDSON PLANNING COMMISSION CASE No. 23-676 Brief Description: Consideration of the appeal submitted by the appellant regarding the Planning Commission action to deny the preliminary subdivision plan for Canterbury Crossing, a proposed open space conservation subdivision located along Ravenna Street. At the conclusion of the public hearing, final action will be taken by Council by means of a motion.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-89 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S (“ODOT”) RESURFACING OF STOW ROAD UNDER THE I-480 BRIDGES WITHIN THE CITY OF HUDSON (PID 111186). Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Transportation requires local consent legislation allowing them to perform work within City corporation limits. ODOT will be replacing the bridge deck on I-480 over Stow Road. Due to this work and likely damage to the road surface on Stow Road in this area, ODOT will be resurfacing Stow Road underneath the I-480 bridges within Hudson. The State will assume and bear 100% of all the costs of the improvements.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-90 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE COLLEGE STREET CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: In March, City workers investigated a sink hole on College Street. An inspection of the utility infrastructure under the road identified that the storm water “box culvert” was deteriorating and starting to fail. Consequently, staff temporarily closed College Street until temporary steel plates were set to allow for the partial opening of a portion of the roadway. Staff evaluated alternative solutions to repair the culvert and identified that full removal and replacement of the culvert within the City’s right-of-way is the best long-term solution for this repair.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-91 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A STREET SWEEPER FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: At the July 23, 2024, Council Meeting staff and Council discussed the purchase and/or lease to own of three pieces of equipment for Public Works operations. The City Manager recommended that the purchases be funded utilizing a portion of excess carryover balance in the general fund. The Council allocated $560,000 of the extra funds towards these equipment purchases. The staff has located the pieces of equipment and discussed the funding with the Finance Department and has recommendations for moving forward.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-92 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR RETAIL NATURAL GAS SUPPLY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City’s current natural gas Agreement with Constellation New Energy expires on October 31, 2024. Following review and discussion of the forecast gas rates with the Buckeye Energy Brokers, it was advised that the City should enter into a 1-year Agreement with Eastern Power and Gas.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
24-63 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A NEW PARK FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY. Brief Description: The purpose of the new policy is to limit facility reservations so that ample usage remains for the public and does not restrict availability.item forwarded  Action details Video Video