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, August 26, 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. Kowalski and Mr.

Sutton

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Absent:

Mrs. Heater

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mrs. Behnke, Economic Development Manager; Ms.

Fernandez, Community Project Planner; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Griffith, Public Works

Assistant Superintendent; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Ms. Harvey, Production Assistant;

Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Sugar,

City Planner; and Mr. Tabak, Police Chief.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Banweg stated that he and Dr. Goetz met with some Hudson Road residents regarding parking concerns.

He also reminded residents about the Hudson Memorial Walk at Hudson High School Stadium on September 11 ,

2025 at 8:30 p.m.

Discussion Items

25-125

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE INSPECTION AND

DIAGNOSIS OF A 12.47 KV TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S

SOUTHSIDE SUBSTATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: On August 13th, the City of Hudson experienced a

substantial lightning storm in the area of our Southside Substation. The storm

tripped one of our main transformers at the substation. The transformer has

been out of service since August 13th. The transformer was tested after the

storm, and it was determined that the transformer cannot be re-energized. The

distribution circuit that this transformer served was transferred to another

substation, and the system is still being supplied from that location, which

reduces the reliability of our system.

Attachments:

Transformer Image 1

Transformer Image 2

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Resolution No. 25-125

Mr. Sheridan explained the problems affecting the large transformer at the substation. He added that, given the

significant capacity served by this equipment, Hudson Public Power contacted two contractors for repair

estimates and received a response from one. According to Mr. Sheridan, that contractor is available to begin

work next week. Mr. Griffith then outlined the specific areas supplied by the transformer, emphasized the

urgency of restoring it to service, and the time frame for the repair. Council discussion followed that included

funding and consequences of being without backup. Mr. Knoblauch noted that staff is looking into a possible

insurance claim for this repair.

This matter was discussed.

25-0100

Implementation of 2024 Comprehensive Plan

Brief Description: City staff will present an implementation tracking system

for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and provide an update on year one activities

to assist Council with the upcoming budget discussions and future action item

priorities.

Attachments:

City Council Memo August 2025

Comp Plan Tracker - Year 1 Update

Comp Plan Year 1 Snapshot

Mr. Sugar and Ms. Fernandez provided a year-one snapshot on some of the action items that were part of the

2024 Comprehensive Plan. Brief Council discussion followed.

This matter was discussed.

25-0101

South Darrow Council Subcommittee Update

Brief Description: The South Darrow Council Subcommittee has completed

five sessions to prepared a draft zoning framework for Council discussion

Attachments:

Council Memo for 8.26.25 workshop

Zoning District 11 - Proposed Boundary

District 11 Regulation Framework 8.13.25 Draft

South Darrow Council Subcommittee Meeting Minutes

Ms. Behnke and Mr. Sugar provided an update on what the South Darrow Council Subcommittee has been

working on over the past few months. Mr. Sugar introduced the preliminary zoning framework, while other

Subcommittee members outlined the key topics discussed during their meetings and explained the rationale

behind their proposed concept.

This matter was discussed.

25-113

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION

PROJECT.

Brief Description: This project will expand the City’s water distribution

network by extending a new 12” diameter waterline along Hudson Drive from

Hudson Gate Drive to the location of the new Public Works Facility. The

project also includes the reconstruction of the water service connection to City

Hall.

Attachments:

Financial Breakdown 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline Alternates Eval 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline and City Hall Water Service

Resolution No. 25-113

Mr. Sheridan stated that this is a follow-up discussion related to different routes for running the waterline. Mr.

Kosco provided an explanation on a different route for the waterline installation as well as the cost associated .

In response to a question, Mr. Sheridan stated that Ms. Behnke is working with the Corporate Drive businesses

to obtain their water bills in order to put a cost sheet together.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for September 2, 2025, Council Meeting

25-0104

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the July 2025 Monthly

Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

July 2025 Financial Report

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-120

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH THE

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND NORFOLK

SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY FOR THE HINES HILL ROAD

GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This agreement is with the City of Hudson, Ohio

Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Norfolk Southern Railway

Company for a Preliminary Engineering Agreement for the Hines Hill Road

Grade Separation Project.

Attachments:

Agreement

Resolution No. 25-120

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-121

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AMENDED LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL

LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SR 303 SAFETY

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SUM-SR 303, 12.63, PID#117269); AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Due to the modification of the original design of the SR

303 Safety Project from Boston Mills Road to SR 91, the amount of Ohio

Department of Transportation (ODOT) safety grant funding was reduced from

$330,000 to $100,000.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-121

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-122

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PERK COMPANY FOR THE SR 303

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SUM-SR 303, 12.63,

PID#117269); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This project includes pavement striping, signage

improvements, and curb ramps along W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) between

Boston Mills Road and Atterbury Blvd. The construction total cost is

$162,971.56, with $100,000 funded by a safety grant from the Ohio

Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-122

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-123

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY

0.1705 ACRES OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT PARCEL

#30-01315; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in selling approximately

.1705 acres of a parcel located at 5431 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit

County Auditor as Parcel #3001315 for $10,416.36 to the Owner of a parcel

located at 5411 Hudson Dr., identified by the Summit County Auditor as

Parcel 3001552. The land is currently owned by Jessi Brown.

Attachments:

5411 HUDSON DR. PARCEL EXHIBIT Option 1

Resolution No. 25-123

Mr. Sheridan stated that there is a new owner for this parcel, and this owner preferred to purchase the land as

opposed to doing a land swap as previously discussed. He further stated that this sale has no impact on the new

Public Works Facility.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-124

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DIAMOND WATERFRONTS TO

PURCHASE AN ADA ACCESSIBLE KAYAK RAMP WITH

INSTALLATION.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson has been awarded a State Capital

Budget Grant in the amount of $62,700 to fund an ADA Accessible Kayak

Ramp with no required match. Funding received should cover the project

entirely.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-124

Mr. Sheridan stated that the installation of this ADA kayak ramp and the new boat ramp will be installed

simultaneously.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-125

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE INSPECTION AND

DIAGNOSIS OF A 12.47 KV TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S

SOUTHSIDE SUBSTATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: On August 13th, the City of Hudson experienced a

substantial lightning storm in the area of our Southside Substation. The storm

tripped one of our main transformers at the substation. The transformer has

been out of service since August 13th. The transformer was tested after the

storm, and it was determined that the transformer cannot be re-energized. The

distribution circuit that this transformer served was transferred to another

substation, and the system is still being supplied from that location, which

reduces the reliability of our system.

Attachments:

Transformer Image 1

Transformer Image 2

Quote

Resolution No. 25-125

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for September 2, 2025, Council Meeting

25-113

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION

PROJECT.

Brief Description: This project will expand the City’s water distribution

network by extending a new 12” diameter waterline along Hudson Drive from

Hudson Gate Drive to the location of the new Public Works Facility. The

project also includes the reconstruction of the water service connection to City

Hall.

Attachments:

Financial Breakdown 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline Alternates Eval 2025.08.26

Exhibit - Hudson Dr Waterline and City Hall Water Service

Resolution No. 25-113

Resolution No. 25-113 was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-119

AN ORDINANCE CODIFYING THE RIGHT TO OPERATE A

LOW-SPEED, UNDER-SPEED, UTILITY VEHICLE, OR

MINI-TRUCK IN THE CITY OF HUDSON.

Brief Description: The City is interested in creating a regulatory scheme

addressing vehicles, such as golf carts and UTVs, after recent changes to State

Law.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-119

Ordinance No. 25-119 was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-126

A RESOLUTION TO REFER THE PROPOSED INCLUSIVE

PLAYGROUND AT OAK GROVE PARK TO THE PLANNING

COMMISSION FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION.

Brief Description: Per the terms of Section 9.02 of the Charter all park and

playground construction shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for

report and recommendation.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-126

There was Council consensus to move this item from Legislation to Consent.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-127

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF

OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds

used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street,

purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-127

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-128

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

$925,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX

REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 1.0 ACRE OF REAL

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 94 OWEN BROWN STREET.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the former

Windstream property at 94 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the

Downtown Phase II Project.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 25-128

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-129

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $7,100,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT

5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING

EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT

STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND

STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND

EQUIPPING THE SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing

financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the

cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-129

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-130

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,295,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING REAL

PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL

OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 30-01315 AND 30-01316

AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 31 ACRES KNOWN AS

5431 HUDSON DRIVE IN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF

PROVIDING A FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CONSTRUCTING,

FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THAT FACILITY AND CLEARING,

EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING THAT SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the purchase of

the Hudson Drive property that will be used for the new Public Works facility

as well as financing the cost of design of the new facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-130

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-131

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A

FACILITY HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT

OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CLEARING, EQUIPPING AND

IMPROVING THAT SITE THEREOF

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the construction

of the new Public Works facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-131

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-132

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING,

FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING A NEW CLUBHOUSE AT THE

CITY’S ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF CLUB AND CLEARING,

IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING ITS SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing the new clubhouse

at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club. The total cost is estimated at $3.1 million.

The balance of the project cost will be paid from the golf course fund balance.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-132

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-133

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,700,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE

CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND

IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS

ROAD BETWEEN OMNI LAKE PARKWAY AND LAKE FOREST

DRIVE AND WITHIN BOSTON MILLS PARK, RENOVATING AND

IMPROVING PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PARK AND

CONSTRUCTING RELATED BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS OVER

LAKE FOREST.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the multi-purpose trail along

Boston Mills Road between Omni Lake Parkway and Lake Forest Drive.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-133

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-134

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,000,000

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE

CITY’S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY INSTALLING AND

IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL ALONG VALLEY VIEW

ROAD BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 91 AND HUNTING HOLLOW

DRIVE AND CONTINUING ON HUNTING HOLLOW DRIVE TO

PROSPECT ROAD.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along

Valley View Road between SR 91 and Hunting Hollow Drive and on Hunting

Hollow Drive to Prospect Road as part of the connectivity plan.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-134

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-135

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF REMODELING, RENOVATING, ENLARGING,

FURNISHING, EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING THE

CITY’S FIRE/EMS FACILITY INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A

NEW DETACHED GARAGE BUILDING ON, AND CLEARING,

IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING, THE SITE.

Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the

remodeling/renovation of the Fire/EMS facility.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-135

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-136

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF

NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING

COSTS OF IMPROVING AND EXPANDING THE CITY’S VELOCITY

BROADBAND FIBEROPTIC SYSTEM BY ACQUIRING AND

INSTALLING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE

PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE.

Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes borrowing for the installation

of the expanded residential broadband services.

Attachments:

Fiscal Officer's Certificate

Ordinance No. 25-136

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the September 2, 2025, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:17

p.m.

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Christopher W. Foster, President of Council

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Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager, Clerk of Council Pro Tempore

Workshop Minutes prepared by Melissa Raber, Business Operations Manager - Professional Services .

Upon approval by City Council, this official written summary of the meeting minutes shall become a permanent

record, and the official minutes shall also consist of a permanent audio and video recording, excluding

executive sessions, in accordance with Codified Ordinances, Section 220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.