City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
City Council  
Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor  
Vacant (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, November 18, 2025  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop  
Regular Meeting  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Roll Call  
Approval of the Minutes  
4.  
25-0129  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
October 21, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft  
October 28, 2025 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft  
Public Hearing  
25-110  
5.  
A.  
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  
Legislative History  
7/8/25  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
7/15/25  
City Council  
first reading & referral to the Planning  
Commission  
9/9/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
9/16/25  
9/23/25  
10/7/25  
10/7/25  
10/28/25  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
City Council  
City Council  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
City Council Workshop  
Public Comments  
6.  
7.  
A.  
B.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion: Ward 2 Vacancy  
Discussion: Election to Fill the Unexpired Term of the President of Council  
Report of Manager  
8.  
9.  
A.  
Appointments  
Council Liaisons to Volunteer Fire Fighter Dependent Fund Board  
Consent Agenda  
10.  
A.  
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:  
Legislative History  
10/28/25 City Council Workshop  
Aladdins Eatery Membership Change  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-171  
B.  
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:  
Legislative History  
10/28/25 City Council Workshop  
Resolution No. 25-171  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-172  
C.  
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  
Legislative History  
10/28/25 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Legislation  
11.  
A.  
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  
Ordinance No. 25-110 has had three readings and is actionable.  
Legislative History  
7/8/25  
City Council  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
7/15/25  
first reading & referral to the Planning  
Commission  
9/9/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
9/16/25  
9/23/25  
10/7/25  
10/7/25  
10/28/25  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
City Council  
City Council  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
City Council Workshop  
25-146  
B.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
9/9/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
9/16/25  
first reading & referral to the Planning  
Commission  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-157  
C.  
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  
Third Reading  
Legislative History  
9/23/25  
10/7/25  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-163  
D.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-164  
E.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-165  
F.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-166  
G.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/14/25 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-169  
H.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-170  
I.  
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  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-173  
J.  
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  
First Reading  
Legislative History  
10/28/25 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-174  
K.  
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  
First Reading and Referral to Planning Commission  
Legislative History  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Executive Session  
12.  
13.  
To discuss pending litigation and the employment of a public employee.  
Adjournment  
(10 minute recess)  
Regular Workshop  
Call to Order  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Nominations for Chair of November 18, 2025, Council Workshop  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
17.  
A.  
25-0131  
Review of 2024 State Audit Report  
Brief Description: Staff will review the results of the 2024 audit report.  
Attachments:  
City of Hudson 2024 Audit  
City of Hudson Management Letter  
Management Letter w City Response  
Proposed Consent Agenda for November 25, 2025, Council Meeting  
18.  
A.  
TMP-8334  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2025  
Monthly Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
October 2025 Financial Report  
TMP-8328  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR THE STOW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT  
BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 303 AND RAVENNA STREET.  
Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5’ concrete  
sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road between SR 303 and Ravenna  
Street.  
Attachments:  
Location Map  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8324  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR  
THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING FIRE AND EMS  
BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE  
LOCATED AT 40 S. OVIATT STREET WITH THE LOWEST AND  
BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt  
of bids and award of contracts for the interior renovation of the existing Fire  
and EMS Building as well as the construction of an outbuilding for use by the  
Fire Department located at 40 S. Oviatt Street.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8338  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE  
STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE  
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-154; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment for  
the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The Pay Range Structure chart  
attached to the Ordinance has been adjusted by a factor of 1.03 over the 2025  
Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance also amends the City’s Pay  
Range Assignment Schedule.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A - 2026 pay ranges - Non Union Final - City Council  
Exhibit B - 2026 Pay Range Assignment - City Council  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-8313  
E.  
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FIRE STATION RENOVATION  
FUND (421).  
Brief Description: The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a separate  
fund to track the funding and construction costs of the renovations at the  
fire/EMS station.  
Attachments:  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-8326  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD  
GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING AN ARC FLASH  
STUDY.  
Brief Description: The proposed Arc Flash Study will evaluate Hudson  
Public Power’s substations and distribution system’s arc flash rating, safety  
requirements and clearances based on configuration, load and equipment. Arc  
Flash studies are performed on a 5-year cycle to account for changes in the  
operations and equipment utilized in the electrical system.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for November 25, 2025, Council Meeting  
19.  
A.  
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  
Ordinance No. 25-146 is scheduled for a third reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
9/9/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
9/16/25  
first reading & referral to the Planning  
Commission  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-163  
B.  
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  
Ordinance No. 25-163 is scheduled for a third reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-164  
C.  
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  
Resolution No. 25-164 is scheduled for a third reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-165  
D.  
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  
Ordinance No. 25-165 is scheduled for a third reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-166  
E.  
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  
Resolution No. 25-166 is scheduled for a third reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-169  
F.  
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  
Resolution No. 25-169 is scheduled for a third reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-170  
G.  
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  
Resolution No. 25-170 is scheduled for a third reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
10/14/25  
10/21/25  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
25-173  
H.  
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  
Ordinance No. 25-173 is scheduled for a second reading on November 25, 2025.  
Legislative History  
10/28/25  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
TMP-8325  
I.  
A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY  
THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL  
TAX LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.6 MILL, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5  
MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION, FOR THE  
PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE  
HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation formally refers the Hudson Library’s  
request for the renewal of the 2.9 mill and an increase of an additional 0.6 mill,  
for a total of a 3.5 mill levy, to the Summit County Board of Elections to be  
placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. If adopted, the levy would last five years.  
Attachments:  
Hudson Library Certificate of Estimated Property Tax Revenue  
Draft Resolution  
This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on November 25, 2025.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
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21.  
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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