City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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, September 23, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Special Meeting:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the special meeting 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.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

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

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Appointment of Thomas Sheridan as Clerk of Council Pro Tempore

A motion was made by Mr. Banweg, seconded by Mrs. Heater, to appoint Thomas Sheridan as

Clerk of Council Pro Tempore. The motion carried by unanimous acclimation:

Aye:

7 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan,

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

Kosco, City Engineer; Ms. Fernandez, Community Project Planner; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production

Assistant.

Public Comments

None.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz stated that she did not feel that Resolution No. 25-143 needed to be fast-tracked and could instead

wait until a new Council is seated.

Dr. Bird said he attended the Trike and Bike Event in the Hudson Park Estates neighborhood, which raised tens

of thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer research.

Mrs. Kowalski stated that she explained her position on the 90-day moratorium and changes to the Land

Development Code. Mr. Sutton and Mr. Banweg responded to her statements.

Discussion included the use of an emergency clause, the legislative process, code changes originating from

boards and commissions, and removing items from the Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Banweg, to return with the regular order

of business. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Nay:

5 - Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Heater and Mr. Sutton

2 - Dr. Goetz and Mrs. Kowalski

Legislation

25-143

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON

THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE APPLICATIONS TO THE

PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC

HEARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Planning Commission approved a motion to forward the

attached list of Land Development Code recommendations for review by City

Council. Along with the list, the Planning Commission requests City Council

enact a 90-day moratorium on all private (non-government) applications to the

Planning Commission that would require a public hearing.

Attachments:

PC Request to City Council

Resolution No. 25-143

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Resolution No. 25-143, which constituted its second reading.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the Special Council meeting at

7:52 p.m.

Aye:

Nay:

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

1 - Mrs. Kowalski

Regular Workshop:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 7:53 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, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan,

Community Development Director; Ms. Fernandez, Community Project Planner; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City

Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; and Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant.

10.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mrs. Kowalski expressed her disappointment over the earlier vote by Council Members that prevented her from

continuing her remarks during the Correspondence and Council Comments portion of the special meeting .

Mr. Banweg responded that Council members continued with the meeting in order to get effective work done for

the residents.

11.

Discussion Items

25-0116

Downtown Development Project Update

Brief Description:

Staff will provide an update on the previously requested RFP seeking firms to

support a City-led preliminary site plan, preliminary market analysis, and

project name/identity.

Attachments:

Staff Memo - Downtown Development RFP and Site Identity

Market Analysis Report

RFP with Appendices

Site Identity

Mr. Hannan stated that staff has been working on a detailed market analysis and a draft RFP to send out to

design firms. Ms. Fernandez reviewed a summary of the draft market analysis that included single-family and

town home housing values, semi-public space, household discretionary spending, value of an event facility, and

value of a co-working space; draft RFP, and project name. Council discussion included re-branding of site,

price point of homes, focus on public space to bring community together; and creation of a sub-committee

consisting of Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mr. Foster, and Planning Commission members Sarah Norman and Jessi

Obert, to work with staff.

This matter was discussed.

25-0117

A Discussion on the Abraham Lincoln Historical Plaque on City

Property.

Brief Description: A discussion on the historical plaque located just south of

the intersection of Maple Drive and College Street on the Hudson property

parcel #32-02112.

Attachments:

Abraham Lincoln Plaque

Existing Site Location Map

Map A

Map B

Route of Abraham Lincoln's 1861 Inauguration train trip

Village of Hudson 1856 Map

Mr. Sheridan shared historical context regarding the Abraham Lincoln Memorial and noted that staff had been

unable to locate any documentation confirming its official memorialization. He then asked the Council whether

they wished to formally recognize it through a Resolution. Council was in favor of moving forward with a

Resolution.

This matter was discussed.

12.

Proposed Consent Agenda for October 7, 2025, Council Meeting

25-148

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC

STREET AND EASEMENTS ALONG FRANKLIN STREET,

ENTERING INTO EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH PROPERTY

OWNERS, AND VACATING A PORTION OF FRANKLIN STREET.

Brief Description: Staff is requesting to formally dedicate Franklin Street as a

public right-of-way. This ordinance also includes a request to vacate an

eight-foot-wide section of the proposed right-of-way along the west side of

Franklin Street and a reservation of five-foot-wide sidewalk and utility

easements. These new easements, which will be provided by adjacent property

owners, will accommodate the construction of a new sidewalk and the

installation of underground utilities.

Attachments:

Exhibit A: Franklin Street Dedication

Ordinance No. 25-148

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-149

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

STATE ROUTE 91/TEREX ROAD TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS

(PID #116929).

Brief Description: This project will include the lengthening of the

eastbound, Terex Road left turn lane and a new left turn lane along westbound

Terex Road into the former JoAnn Stores parking lot.

Attachments:

Exhibit - 91/Terex Improvement

Resolution No. 25-149

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-150

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR E.

BARLOW ROAD RESURFACING (PID #116925).

Brief Description: This project includes the resurfacing of E. Barlow Road

from the Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks, east to Stow Road.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-150

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-151

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN PHASE 2 PROJECT (PID# 120285)

Brief Description: This project includes new curb ramps and sidewalk along

S. Main Street between Bard Drive and Stoney Hill Drive.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-151

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-152

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE

2026 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF

HUDSON.

Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement,

receipt of bids and award of contracts for the annual road programs that will

comprise the 2026 Annual Capital Maintenance Program. The program

includes Line Striping, Crack Sealing, Concrete Replacement/Repair, Catch

Basin Repair Program, and Asphalt Resurfacing and Patching Program.

Award of these projects will be based upon the approved 2026 capital budget.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-152

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-153

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE DIVISION STREET CULVERT REPLACEMENT WITH THE

LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: In June, City workers investigated a sink hole on Division

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 closed this section of Division Street and temporarily

placed steel plates over the failing section of culvert. Staff evaluated

alternative solutions to repair the culvert and identified that a portion of the lid

to the box culvert needs replaced.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Division St Box Culvert Repair

Resolution No. 25-153

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-154

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT

A PROJECT NAME AND DEVELOP SITE BRANDING FOR THE

CITY-OWNED DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT SITE.

Brief Description: Staff is requesting Council support to rebrand the property

with a name that separates it from prior development concepts, which are no

longer relevant, and draws attention to interesting local features. Upon

selection of a name, City staff could re-introduce the site to the community

through a strategic communications plan.

Attachments:

Site Identity

Resolution No. 25-154

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-155

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE

A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR

THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN AND TO

AWARD TO THE MOST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Request for Proposals is to obtain proposals from

qualified individuals or firms, interested in contributing technical services to a

City-led preliminary site plan for the approximate 21-acre property located

immediately west of the existing First and Main downtown development in

Hudson, Ohio.

Attachments:

RFP with Appendices

RFP Updated for Concept Site Plan - 10.07.25

Resolution No. 25-155

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-156

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HUDSON PUBLIC

WORKS FACILITY PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This project involves comprehensive site preparation,

infrastructure development, and the construction of the Hudson Public Works

Facility, along with new storage facilities.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-156

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

13.

Proposed Legislation for October 7, 2025, Council Meeting

25-92

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205 AND 1206 OF THE

LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO BOARDING KENNELS AND VETERINARY

FACILITIES.

Brief Description: Ordinance to revise the districts which permit boarding

kennels and veterinary facilities and to incorporate a 300 foot setback to

adjacent residentially zoned parcels for boarding kennels.

Attachments:

Council Memo 8.15.25 LDC Amendment Vet Clinic and Boarding Kennels

Existing Vet Clinics and Boarding Kennels

PC Decision 25-755 - LDC amendment - Boarding Kennels and Vet Clinics

Ordinance No. 25-92 (as introduced)

Draft Ordinance (7.17.25) with PC Recommendation

Ordinance No. 25-92 (9.16.25) Sutton Proposed Changes

Mr. Foster encouraged everyone to review the proposed changes dated September 16th by Mr . Sutton.

Ordinance No. 25-92 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Map of Existing Facilities

City Council memo July 8 2025 workshop

Ordinance No. 25-110

Ordinance No. 25-110 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-127 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-128 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-129 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-130 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-131 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-132 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-133 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-134 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-135 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Ordinance No. 25-136 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-143

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON

THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE APPLICATIONS TO THE

PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC

HEARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Planning Commission approved a motion to forward the

attached list of Land Development Code recommendations for review by City

Council. Along with the list, the Planning Commission requests City Council

enact a 90-day moratorium on all private (non-government) applications to the

Planning Commission that would require a public hearing.

Attachments:

PC Request to City Council

Resolution No. 25-143

Resolution No. 25-143 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-144

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

RECORD PROTECTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE CITY-OWNED

PARCEL AT 996 HINES HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program for 996 Hines Hill Road with the goal of

generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the requirements

for a site to become authenticated in the program is to record protective

covenants.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants

996 Hines Hill Road Protective Covenants Draft

Resolution No. 25-144

Resolution No. 25-144 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-145

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT

THE SITE NAME “HUDSON INNOVATION PARK” AND DEVELOP

SITE BRANDING FOR THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT 996 HINES

HILL ROAD.

Brief Description: The Community Development Department is pursuing

JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill Road with the

goal of generating more high-quality leads for the acreage. One of the

recommendations for authentication is to develop a site name and branding.

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Branding

Resolution No. 25-145

Resolution No. 25-145 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-147

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN

EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND INCREASE IT BY 0.6 MILL

FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC

LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL

SOCIETY, AND REQUESTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL

OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION

OF THE CITY AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT

WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT LEVY; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This resolution is a declaration of necessity that will allow

the Library levy to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-147

Resolution No. 25-147 (revised for 10-7-25)

Resolution No. 25-147 was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 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

Mr. Sutton provided an explanation on the reason for this change.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the October 7, 2025, Council

meeting.

14.

15.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

None.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 8:35

p.m.

_______________________________

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

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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 .

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executive sessions, in accordance with Codified Ordinances, Section 220.03(d), Council Rules, and Section

220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.