City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council Workshop

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Christopher W. Foster, President of Council (Ward 2)

Christopher A. Banweg, Council Member (At-Large)

Michael W. Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)

Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)

Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)

Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)

Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 7:30 p.m., in

accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22, and he handed

the workshop over to President of Council Foster, in accordance with Council Rules.

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Present:

Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton

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Absent:

Mrs. Kowalski

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mrs. Cook, Executive Assistant; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr.

Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special

Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Powell, Public Works

Director; Ms. Roberts, Communications Manager; Mrs. Schaad, Business Operations Manager; Mrs. Stasik,

Community Relations Manager; and Mrs. Tussey, Assistant Finance Director.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Bird provided an update on the public open house that was held on October 23, 2025 regarding the Tinkers

Creek Watershed Study.

Mayor Anzevino stated that Merchant Trick or Treat will take place Thursday, October 30 , 2025 from 5:00 p.m.

to 7:00 p.m. and the City-wide Trick or Treat will take place Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00

p.m, which is rain or shine.

Mr. Foster provided an update on the Planning Commission meeting that was held on October 27 , 2025.

Discussion Items

25-0125

Discussion 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.

Attachments:

Memo to Mayor-City Council 10-28-2025

Ms. Roberts shared background details about the Community Calendar, including its intended purpose and the

organizations expected to participate. She noted that the Hudson Community Foundation has offered to manage

the calendar and presented details on the cost of the event management software, its key features and the

requirement for formal agreements to join the initiative. She further noted that the City plans to contribute

$12,000 to the Hudson Community Foundation to cover the initial software fee, and stated that agreements

would be needed from the various organizations that would be part of the events posted to the calendar and that

a yearly fee would be included to help offset the cost of the management program.

Council discussion followed that included the possibility of funding the program for one year instead of three .

They also proposed that a few Council members meet with the Hudson Community Foundation to review the

agreement details, reach out to the Hudson Library and Schools in assisting with the funding of the management

software, and ability to link the events to nearby restaurants and businesses. There was general agreement to

proceed with drafting the necessary agreements and present them to the Council for final approval .

This matter was discussed.

25-0126

Turn 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.

Attachments:

91_303 Radius Review Oct 2025

91_303 Radius Review Oct 2025 Updated Presentation

Mr. Kosco shared details regarding the turn radius at the SR 91 and SR 303 intersection, specifically in relation

to truck traffic. He reviewed the most recent upgrades made to the intersection in 2011. He also noted that in

2015, the City applied for AMATS funding to improve both the SR 91/SR 303 and SR 91/Ravenna Street

intersections. However, the funding was returned to AMATS in 2018 due to the proposed improvements affecting

the Greens. Additionally, Mr. Kosco presented several options, including relocating the curb with associated

costs and adjusting the stop bar on the northbound turn lane of SR 303. Discussion followed on the various

options presented, ability to provide warning or ticket for those that go past the stop bar, prohibiting trucks to

turn at this intersection, and pedestrian safety concerns with moving the stop bar. Mr. Kosco stated that he will

return to Council at a later date with information related to impacts of changes along SR 303 between the

railroad tracks and SR 91.

The second part of the discussion included traffic and speed data within the Westhaven Colony area .

Responding to a Council inquiry, Mr. Kosco stated that once he has received the current traffic data for

Hartford Drive, he will pass that information along to Council.

This matter was discussed.

25-0127

Visitors Center Update

Brief Description: Staff will present an update on the Visitors Center.

Attachments:

VC Memo_Fall 2025 Report to Council

Visitors Center Financial Summary As Of September 30, 2025

Mr. Griffith provided background information related to the Visitor's Center. Mrs. Stasik and Mrs. Cook

provided details on what staff has done at the Visitor's center since transitioning in April 2025 which included

logo/branding, staffing, hours, inventory, a special edition holiday ornament, community engagement,

collaborations, marketing, and future endeavors. Council thanked staff for how much they have achieved in

such a short time frame. In response to a question, Mr. Griffith noted that the Visitor's Center is currently staffed

by paid part-time employees due to limited volunteer interest. He also presented a financial overview.

This matter was discussed.

25-0128

Preliminary 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.

Attachments:

2026 - 2030 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-14-2025

Operating Expense Discussion Info

Personnel Expense Discussion Info

Mrs. Tussey summarized the revisions to the Five-Year Capital Budget that resulted from the October 14 budget

meeting. Mr. Knoblauch reviewed the Five-Year Plan assumptions, personnel costs and operating costs for all

funds. Council discussion included personnel numbers, and take rate for Fiber to the Home Program .

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for November 18, 2025, Council Meeting

25-0130

A 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.

Attachments:

Aladdins Eatery Membership Change

This motion was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-171

A 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.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-171

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-172

A 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.

Attachments:

City of Hudson Award Letter

City of Hudson MOA-COC

City_of_Hudson_25-29_Zupka&Associates_CostProposal

City_of_Hudson_25-29_Zupka&Associates_Technical Proposal

Resolution No. 25-172

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for November 18, 2025, Council Meeting

25-110

AN 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.

Attachments:

Exhibit A and B

City Council memo July 8 2025 workshop

EMS One Mile Buffer

Signed PC Decision

Map of Existing Facilities

LDC draft 10.24.25 with PC Recommendation

Ordinance No. 25-110

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-146

AN 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.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: District 11 Regulations Draft 9.2.25

Zoning Dsitrict 11 Boundary Map

Hudson Zoning Map - Proposed 9.16.25

South Darrow Subcommittee District 8 to Proposed District 11 Matrix

7.21.2025

City Council Memo - Subcommittee Research Summary

South Darrow Road Zoning Timeline 08.29.2025

Ordinance No. 25-146

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-157

AN 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.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-157

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-163

AN 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.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-163

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-164

A 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.

Attachments:

Council Memo - Five Year Plan Highlights 2026- 2030

Exhibit A Revised: 2026 - 2030 Five Year Plan - Final Draft 11-25-25

Exhibit A: 2026 - 2030 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 10-14-2025

Changes to 2026-2030 Five Year Plan 11-25-25

Changes to 2026-2030 Five Year Plan (for 10-21-25)

Schedule for 2026 - 2030 Five Yr Plan & Budget - 1-1-2025

Resolution No. 25-164

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-165

AN 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.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-165

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-166

A 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.

Attachments:

Stow Rd Executed Property Agreement

Stow Rd Property Permit Extension Request #3 July 2025

Resolution No. 25-166

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-169

A 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.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Sheridan Employment Contract Amendment - 2025

Resolution No. 25-169

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-170

A 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.

Attachments:

Abraham Lincoln Plaque

Existing Site Location Map

Historical Map

Resolution No. 25-170

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-173

AN 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.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-173

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-174

A 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.

Attachments:

GM Report memo to Council for YR2026

Resolution No. 25-174

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the November 18, 2025, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

None.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:07

p.m.

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Christopher W. Foster, President of Council

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