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, September 9, 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, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mrs. Behnke, Economic Development 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; and Mr. Szalay, Senior Engineer.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Dr. Goetz said that she will be holding an Open Forum related to "Bridging the Gap, Police Training on Mental

Health Awareness" on September 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Barlow Community Center. She noted that Police

Chief Tabak, Fire Chief Varnes and Mr. Sheridan will be in attendance, as well as Dr. Doug Smith, Chief

Clinical Officer of Summit County Alcohol and Mental Health Services Board.

Mrs. Kowalski said that she will be holding an Open Forum on November 6, 2025 at Barlow Community Center

at 6:30-8:00p.m. Katie Behnke will be in attendance to talk about Economic Development in Hudson.

Mr. Banweg reminded citizens about the upcoming 9/11 Memorial Stair Walk, scheduled for Thursday,

September 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Hudson Memorial Stadium.

Mayor Anzevino reported attending several recent community events, including Dechecos Pizzeria ribbon

cutting, Zeppes' remodel celebration, Friday football game against Solon, Homecoming festivities, and the

Junior Leadership of Hudson event on September 16. He also congratulated senior Katherine from Hudson

Drama Club, for obtaining the Top 10 Shining Star Cleveland Achievement.

Mr. Foster provided an update on the Planning Commission meeting that was held on September 8 , 2025.

Discussion Items

25-0105

Discussion: Western Reserve Community Band City Hall Lease

Agreement

Brief Description: Representatives from the Western Reserve Community

Band will be present to discuss their City Hall Lease Agreement.

Attachments:

2022-104

Rental Agreement w Hudson Community Band_fully executed

Mr. Arno Kremer and Ms. Victoria Putnam, Western Reserve Community Band, shared details about their

organization and the need for storage space at City Hall. Discussion followed that including intended use of the

room currently being occupied, potential storage options at new Hudson School Administrative offices, other

requests received for use of room, and consulting with the H.O.M.E. Committee about utilizing space within the

school Administrative offices.

This matter was discussed.

25-0106

Discussion: Extension of Waterline along W. Streetsboro Street to Girl

Scouts of Northeast Ohio Camp.

Brief Description: Jane Christyson, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northeast

Ohio, along with Girl Scout’s consultant Verdantas, will be in attendance to

discuss a proposed water service extension from the existing City of Hudson

waterline on W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) to their Camp Ledgewood, in the

Village of Boston Heights, utilizing an easement through Cuyahoga Valley

National Park.

Attachments:

GSNEO Water Connection Proposal - Presentation

Exhibit - Location Map of GSNEO Water Ext

Mr. Sheridan introduced the project to Council. Mr. Bob McNutt, a consultant from Verdantas, and Ms. Jane

Christyson, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio, provided an overview of the organization, its impact on

the Hudson community, and the reason behind the request for a water connection to the Girl Scout camp located

in Peninsula and Boston Township. Council discussion included current water source, available water capacity

at Hudson Water Plant, comparison of the camp's water usage to that of a typical household, and anticipated

timeline for when the water connection would be needed.

This matter was discussed.

25-147

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN

EXISTING 2.9-MILL TAX LEVY 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.

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

Mr. Basil Musnuff, President of the Library Board, noted that a correction to the Resolution is necessary to

reflect a 0.6 mill increase. He also announced that the board has adopted a new election process, offering an

explanation of the updated procedure. Additionally, he shared details regarding the Library's proposed levy.

This matter was discussed.

25-0107

Discussion: 2025 AMATS Funding Applications

Brief Description: The City Engineering Staff would like to discuss

upcoming Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) funding

applications for various road and trail improvements throughout the City.

Attachments:

AMATS Project Evaluation-82725

Mr. Kosco and Mr. Szalay provided information related to the projects that the City is applying for as part of the

2025 Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) funding applications. Those projects include

resurfacing of Boston Mills Road from the west corporate line to W. Streetsboro and Hines Hill Road from the

west corporate line to future bridge project limits, Ravenna Street at Stow roundabout, Barlow Road (west) at

Terex Road (west) turn lane addition, Darrow Road at Middleton Road signal and turn lane improvements, and

Rails to Trails Project. Council discussion followed that included benefits of a roundabout at Ravenna Street

and Stow Road, reason for turn lanes at Barlow and Terex instead of a roundabout, and land acquisition needed

for roundabouts. Mr. Kosco also provided an update related to the right-of-way purchase from Norfolk

Southern for the Rails to Trails Project and the E. Barlow Trail Project at the railroad tracks.

This matter was discussed.

25-0108

996 Hines Hill Road Site Authentication Project Update

Brief Description: The Community Development Department will provide an

update on the JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill

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

Attachments:

Council Memo - 996 Hines Hill Road Authentication Project Update

SiteOhio Authentication Project Timeline August 2025

996 Hines Hill Rd - Layout Exhibit - 8-2025

996 Hines Hill Rd - Lot Split Diagram

Mrs. Behnke provided an update on the JobsOhio SiteOhio program authentication for 996 Hines Hill Road and

relayed information related to draft protective covenants for this parcel. Council discussion included how the

parcel would be split, concern with larger semi-trucks and not having a thru street, and location of salt dome .

This matter was discussed.

25-143

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON

THE ACCEPTANCE OF 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 applications to the Planning Commission

that would require a public hearing.

Attachments:

PC Request to City Council

Resolution No. 25-143

Ms. Norman, Planning Commission Chair, discussed the reason for establishing a 90-day moratorium on

accepting applications to the Planning Commission that would require a public hearing. Council discussion

followed that included average number of applications submitted during a 6-month period that require a public

hearing, creation of backlog, procedural process for Council review, exemption of governmental projects,

30-day notice to public, revise legislation that moratorium begins on the first Monday in November.

This matter was discussed.

25-0109

Temporary Construction Yard at Ohio Turnpike and Stow Road

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

established with the previous owner.

Attachments:

Council Memo - Turnpike construction yard 9.3.25

Stow Rd Executed Property Agreement

Mr. Hannan provided information related to the lease agreement and the addition of penalty language to ensure

they vacate at the lease expiration and the site is properly restored.

This matter was discussed.

25-0110

2025/2026 Residential Driveway Plowing Program Update.

Brief Description: In June of 2025 staff provided a review of the 2024/2025

Residential Driveway Plowing Program along with metrics captured from the

first two seasons of the program. Council requested staff return once bids for

the program were received.

Mr. Powell stated that the City received bids for the 2025/2026 Residential Driveway Plowing Program. The

cost for 100 participants with 5 uses would cost an estimated $20,000. He further provided a timeline for

participant sign-up.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for September 16, 2025, Council Meeting

25-0115

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the August 2025

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

August 2025 Financial Report

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-138

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS

DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND

AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING

THEM TO THE COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER; AND DECLARING AN

EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: Each year the City is required to pass a resolution

accepting the property tax amounts and rates as determined by the County

Budget Commission.

Attachments:

Exhibit A

Resolution No. 25-138

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-139

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY

FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT

PROGRAM FUNDS, RESURFACING PROGRAM FUNDS, AND

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET ASIDE FUNDING

PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA

TRANSPORTATION STUDY TO CONSTRUCT THE VARIOUS

PROJECTS LISTED HEREIN.

Brief Description: This legislation is necessary to apply to AMATS for

federal funds.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Project Map

Exhibit - Cost Summary

Resolution No. 25-139

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-140

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF STOW FOR

COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION

AND INSPECTION FOR THE SEASONS ROAD CORRIDOR.

Brief Description: This project is for the installation of a new traffic signal at

the intersection of Seasons Road and Allen Road.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Seasons Rd Allen Rd Signal Location

Resolution No. 25-140

Mr. Foster had concerns with truck traffic going down Sullivan Road. Responding to a question, Mr. Sheridan

stated that the traffic signal is warranted at Allen and Seasons Road.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-141

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD

GROUP FOR THE DESIGN OF BARLOW COMMUNITY CENTER

UPPER LAKE DAM EMBANKMENT REPAIR PROJECT; AND

DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: During a recent inspection of the upper dam at the Barlow

Community Center, a settlement was discovered. This request is for a

professional consultant to provide design, engineering, and surveying services

to repair the settled area in accordance with the Ohio Department of Natural

Resources' Dam Safety requirements.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Barlow Comm Center Dam Repairs 2025

Resolution No. 25-141

Responding to a question, Mr. Kosco provided an explanation on the cause of the embankment issue and how it

will be corrected.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-142

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING AT 5487 SULLIVAN ROAD AND

ASSOCIATED SITE RUBBISH REMOVAL WITH THE LOWEST

AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves the residential demolition and site

rubbish/debris removal of the fire damaged property at 5487 Sullivan Road.

Attachments:

5487 Sullivan Rd Code Enforcement timeline

Resolution No. 25-142

Mr. Sheridan stated that staff will provide the property owner 30-day notice prior to mobilizing onto the

property.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-143

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON

THE ACCEPTANCE OF 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 applications to the Planning Commission

that would require a public hearing.

Attachments:

PC Request to City Council

Resolution No. 25-143

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for September 16, 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 500 foot setback to

adjacent residential uses for boarding kennels and veterinary facilities.

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. Sutton provided an explanation on his proposed changes which included removing grooming from the

definition of boarding kennels, define grooming as its own definition, allow pet grooming in same districts as

veterinary, and no set-back changes to veterinary clinics.

Ordinance No. 25-92 was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 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 September 16, 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

Hudson Dr Waterline Memo 2025.09.02

Hudson Dr WL Alternates Eval 2025.09.02

Resolution No. 25-113

Resolution No. 25-113 was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 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 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 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

Mr. Sutton requested clarification on what workshop and small industry is, suggested revising language related

to truck docks to be not visible to the Turnpike or the street, and inquired if some of these covenants can be

removed by Council based on applications received. Mr. Hannan stated that there is a definition in the Land

Development Code related to workshops and small industry and stated that he will provide information related

to the ability to remove covenants based on an application.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 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

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 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 September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-147

A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN

EXISTING 2.9-MILL TAX LEVY 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.

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

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the September 16, 2025, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster stated that Proclamations related to Mighty Vincent Day, Constitution Week, and Stillbirth

Awareness and Prevention Day will appear on the September 16, 2025 Council Agenda as well as an Honorary

Resolution for Mr. Clark Rumiser's Retirement.

Adjournment

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

10:19 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

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