City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - 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, September 10, 2024  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
3.  
24-0083  
A.  
An update of the Hudson WWI Memorial Restoration Project  
Brief Description: Mr. Chris Bach will update the City Council on the  
progress and timelines for the completion of the restoration of the WWI  
Memorial located on the Boy Scout Green in the downtown.  
Attachments:  
Hudson WWI Memorial Restoration_LR  
MVC Support Letter_9.5.24  
24-76  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
Brief Description: The ordinance would adopt the City’s update to the  
Comprehensive Plan.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Plan  
Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Appendix  
Ordinance No. 24-76  
PC 24-820 Decision Comprehensive Plan Recommendation (FINAL)  
Legislative History  
6/11/24  
6/11/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
referred to Planning Commission  
City Council  
TMP-7488  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH RYCON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE  
AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR  
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND ZERO  
CENTS ($2,744,594.00) FOR THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF  
COURSE CLUBHOUSE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The project will include the construction of approximately  
6000 square foot clubhouse and exterior patio, cart staging area and cart paths  
around the building. Project bids were received and were in excess of the  
amount previously budgeted.  
Attachments:  
Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 1 2024.04.16  
Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 2 2024.07.16  
Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 3 2024.08.20  
Draft Resolution  
24-63  
D.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Park Reservation Policy (Revised for 9-10-24)  
Park Reservation Policy (Revised for 5-21-24)  
Resolution No. 24-63  
Legislative History  
5/14/24  
5/14/24  
5/21/24  
5/21/24  
5/21/24  
7/23/24  
8/6/24  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
8/6/24  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
8/6/24  
City Council  
Proposed Consent Agenda for September 17, 2024, Council Meeting  
4.  
TMP-7482  
A.  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the August 2024 Monthly  
Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
Aug 2024 Financial Report  
TMP-7469  
B.  
A Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Move Forward with the  
Design Recommendations by our Consultant (AECOM) for a New  
Sidewalk along Valley View Road (Hunting Hollow Dr. to Wethersfield  
Drive) and Hines Hill Road (Granby Dr. to Glastonbury Dr.)  
Brief Description: This motion would authorize the City Manager to move  
forward with the design of the new sidewalk along the west side of Valley  
View Road from Hunting Hollow Drive to Hines Hill Road, the east side of  
Valley View Road from Hines Hill Road to Wethersfield Drive, and the north  
side of Hines Hill Road from Granby Drive to Glastonbury Drive.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit - Location Map  
TMP-7467  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR  
THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (PID  
119823) WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.  
Brief Description: Work will include new bridge structure, guardrail  
replacement and roadway replacement at the Dillman Drive bridge. The  
bridge is located on a tributary to Tinkers Creek named the Wagar Ditch  
within the Dillman Estates subdivision.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit - Dillman Dr Bridge Location  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7481  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-82 TO  
INCREASE THE GRANT REQUEST AMOUNT WITH THE OHIO  
RAIL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE HINES HILL ROAD  
GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT THROUGH THE OHIO GRADE  
CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City is partnering with the Ohio Rail Development  
Commission (ORDC) for a grant application to the Federal Railroad  
Administration (FRA) Grade Crossing Elimination Program. The original  
contribution request was $8,580,000, which was based off a total estimated  
project cost of $14,300,000. The new estimate project cost is $19 million;  
therefore, staff is requesting a grant in the amount of $13,205,000.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7488  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH RYCON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE  
AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR  
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND ZERO  
CENTS ($2,744,594.00) FOR THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS GOLF  
COURSE CLUBHOUSE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The project will include the construction of approximately  
6000 square foot clubhouse and exterior patio, cart staging area and cart paths  
around the building. Project bids were received and were in excess of the  
amount previously budgeted.  
Attachments:  
Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 1 2024.04.16  
Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 2 2024.07.16  
Bid Tab - Ellsworth Meadows Clubhouse bid 3 2024.08.20  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7485  
F.  
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE  
FOR PURCHASES MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the  
invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a commitment  
was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval required for :  
Vizmeg Landscape -Landscape Enhancement, $3650 and Fabrizi Trucking &  
Paving Co., Inc., $3,208.75  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for September 17, 2024, Council Meeting  
5.  
24-63  
A.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Park Reservation Policy (Revised for 9-10-24)  
Park Reservation Policy (Revised for 5-21-24)  
Resolution No. 24-63  
Resolution No. 24-63 is scheduled for a third reading on September 17, 2024.  
Legislative History  
5/14/24  
5/14/24  
5/21/24  
5/21/24  
5/21/24  
7/23/24  
8/6/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
8/6/24  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
8/6/24  
City Council  
24-76  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
Brief Description: The ordinance would adopt the City’s update to the  
Comprehensive Plan.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Plan  
Hudson Comprehensive Plan 2024 - Draft Appendix  
Ordinance No. 24-76  
PC 24-820 Decision Comprehensive Plan Recommendation (FINAL)  
Resolution No. 24-76 is scheduled for a public hearing & second reading on September 17,  
2024.  
Legislative History  
6/11/24  
6/11/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
6/18/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
referred to Planning Commission  
City Council  
24-86  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF SIDEWALKS  
CITYWIDE AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO  
NON-VEHICULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE CITY OF HUDSON.  
Brief Description: The Council of the City of Hudson seeks to clarify  
conflicting variance precedents granted by the Board of Zoning & Building  
Appeals.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 24-86 (as revised 7-16-2024)  
PC 24-842 Decision - LDC amendment - Sidewalk Funds-in-Lieu  
Resolution No. 24-86 is scheduled for a second reading on September 17, 2024. A public  
hearing and third reading is scheduled for October 1, 2024.  
Legislative History  
7/9/24  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
7/16/24  
7/16/24  
7/16/24  
to suspend the rule requiring three readings  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
24-103  
D.  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE 2024 SAFE ROUTES  
TO SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN.  
Brief Description: The Safe Routes to School Travel Plan was last updated in  
2011. In 2023, the City received a grant from the Ohio Department of  
Transportation (ODOT) to develop a new School Travel Plan. A core team  
was selected to guide the effort, consisting of representatives from Hudson  
City Schools, City Council, and City Staff. With the assistance of an  
engineering traffic safety consultant, the new School Travel Plan was recently  
completed. City staff will review the plan with City Council.  
Attachments:  
Memo To Council 9-3-2024  
Exhibit A - 2024 Safe Routes School Travel Plan 9-3-2024  
2011 Safe Routes School Travel Plan  
Exhibit A - 08-27-2024  
Resolution No. 24-103  
Resolution No. 24-103 is scheduled for a second reading on September 17, 2024.  
Legislative History  
8/27/24  
8/27/24  
9/3/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
TMP-7449  
E.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO  
ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REFERRAL OF MATTERS TO  
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EFFICIENTLY BY MOTION; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This ordinance simplifies the parliamentary procedure for  
City Council’s referral of items or topics to City boards and commissions.  
Attachments:  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
TMP-7472  
F.  
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:  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
TMP-7473  
G.  
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:  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
TMP-7474  
H.  
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF  
NOT TO EXCEED $7,300,000 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 Certificate - 5810 Hudson Dr Salt Storage  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
TMP-7475  
I.  
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF  
NOT TO EXCEED $3,295,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE  
ISSUANCE OF BONDS, 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 Certificate - 5431 Hudson Drive Public Works  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
TMP-7476  
J.  
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF  
NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE  
ISSUANCE OF BONDS, 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 a portion of 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 Certificate - Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
TMP-7477  
K.  
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF  
NOT TO EXCEED $1,750,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE  
ISSUANCE OF BONDS, 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 TIMBERLINE TRAIL AND  
LAKE FOREST DRIVE.  
Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the trail along  
Boston Mills Road from Timberline Trail (Reserve at River Oaks) to Lake  
Forest Drive as part of the connectivity plan.  
Attachments:  
Fiscal Officer Certificate - Boston Mills Rd Trail  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
TMP-7478  
L.  
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF  
NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE  
ISSUANCE OF BONDS, 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 Certificate - Valley View Rd Trail  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on September 17, 2024.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
6.  
7.  
The following items will appear on the September 17, 2024, Council meeting agenda:  
-Proclamations: Vincent William Baran Day of Service, Constitution Week - September  
17-23, and Hike Hudson Day  
-Public Hearing for 2024 Comprehensive Plan  
Adjournment  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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