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August 5, 2025 ·7:30 PM Final ·City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 50 items

  1. 1 Council Meeting:
  2. 1. Call to Order
  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:35
  4. 3. Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:00
  5. 4. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 1:20
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0093 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 1:23
  7. 7 page break
  8. 5. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 2:18
  9. A. 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. 25-92 public hearing held ▶ jump to 2:23
  10. 6. Public Comments ▶ jump to 15:19
  11. 7. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 24:29
  12. 8. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 37:25
  13. 9. Appointments ▶ jump to 40:42
  14. 10. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 40:57
  15. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR FIBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME FIRST YEAR BUILD-OUT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This contract would involve the procurement of fiber and related material for use in the construction of fiber to the home (FTTH) network. 25-112 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 41:11
  16. 15 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  17. 16 page break
  18. 11. Legislation ▶ jump to 42:38
  19. A. 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. 25-92 second reading ▶ jump to 42:38
  20. B. A RESOLUTION CONDUCTING A FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF THE DESIGNATED OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA AND APPROVING CONTINUED OPERATION IN SPECIFIED PUBLIC AREAS OF DOWNTOWN HUDSON AND ENACTING REGULATIONS Brief Description: As a requirement of ORC 4301.82, every five years the legislative authority of the municipality that created the DORA shall review the operation of the area, by ordinance or resolution, and either approve the continued operation of the area or dissolve it as long as the DORA is operational. 25-96 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 43:00
  21. C. AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03, 6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02, and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance, along with details of all of the proposed amendments. 25-111 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 44:02
  22. 12. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 93:01
  23. 21 AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03, 6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02, and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance, along with details of all of the proposed amendments. 25-111 reconsidered Pass ▶ jump to 44:02
  24. 13. Adjournment ▶ jump to 125:34
  25. 22 AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL BY THE 2025 HUDSON CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION TO AMEND THE PREAMBLE AND SECTIONS 2.01, 3.01, 3.02, 3.08, 3.10, 3.11, 4.01, 4.03, 5.02, 6.03, 6.04, 7.01, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 9.01, 9.04, 9.06, 11.01, 12.01, 12.02, and 12.03, TO REPEAL SECTION 8.08, AND TO CREATE SECTIONS 6.05, 7.05, AND 8.09, OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 13.02, the Chairman of the 2025 Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City's Charter for consideration by electors at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as eight separate Ballot Issues, which are included in the Ordinance, along with details of all of the proposed amendments. 25-111 third reading Pass ▶ jump to 44:02
  26. 23 Council Workshop: ▶ jump to 126:08
  27. 14. Call to Order ▶ jump to 126:10
  28. 15. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 126:45
  29. 25 Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 93:01
  30. 26 page break
  31. 16. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 126:55
  32. A. SeeMyLegacy - Community Engagement + Fundraising/Sponsorship Tool Brief Description: Discussion on SeeMyLegacy, a community engagement tool, designed to modernize banner and memorial programs, fundraising/sponsorship opportunities, and volunteer campaigns, and how it could benefit the City of Hudson. 25-0094 discussed ▶ jump to 126:58
  33. B. Military Tribute Banner Program: Honoring Hudson Heroes Brief Description: The Military & Veterans Commission ask for consideration to implement a military tribute banner program called “Hudson’s Hometown Heroes” anticipated to kick off in 2025. The program honors Hudson-affiliated Veterans, Active-Duty, Reserve, and National Guard members with beautiful, high-quality tribute banners displayed along Veterans Way and SR 91 (S. Main Street). 25-0095 discussed ▶ jump to 140:05
  34. C. Terex and SR 91 Intersection Improvement Project Brief Description: Staff would like to present the design plans for the Terex and Darrow Road (SR 91) Intersection Improvement Project. 25-0096 discussed ▶ jump to 148:01
  35. D. Continued Discussion on the Ad Hoc Water Expansion Project - Nicholson Dr. Brief Description: City Staff would like to discuss offering expanded water service to residents who live on Nicholson Dr. 25-0097 discussed ▶ jump to 151:10
  36. 17. Proposed Consent Agenda for August 19, 2025 Council Meeting ▶ jump to 163:37
  37. A. 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. 25-113 item forwarded ▶ jump to 163:46
  38. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD GROUP FOR THE BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHED STUDY UPDATE. Brief Description: The Brandywine Creek Watershed Study Update will expand and update a previously completed storm water hydraulic study conducted in the watershed in 2019. This study update will expand the existing storm system model and evaluate the trunk storm water infrastructure within the Brandywine Creek Tributary Watershed, and to identify and recommend future improvements to mitigate flooding. 25-114 item forwarded ▶ jump to 165:55
  39. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ACCESS AND STORMWATER EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTRY CLUB OF HUDSON LOCATED AT 2155 MIDDLETON ROAD. Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an Access and Stormwater Easement Agreement with The Country Club of Hudson located at 2155 Middleton Road to permit access to inspect and make emergency repairs to the storm water management system installed as part of the site construction of the “Ben Curtis Golf Academy” project at the property. 25-115 item forwarded ▶ jump to 166:07
  40. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROJECT (PID# 120285) FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Due to the sidewalk installation, temporary right-of-way acquisitions are required for the project. 25-116 item forwarded ▶ jump to 166:38
  41. E. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FORM AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF TALLGRASS SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. AND TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: American Municipal Power (AMP) has negotiated a power purchase agreement (PPA) for competitively priced green energy and capacity from the Tallgrass Project located in Central Ohio. The City’s power supply consultant is recommending Hudson purchase 1.5 MW from the PPA to replace a portion of its remaining requirements need. 25-117 item forwarded ▶ jump to 166:57
  42. F. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15-100 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SET RATES FOR VELOCITY BROADBAND COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: Ordinance No. 15-100 gave authority to the City Manager to establish rates for Velocity Broadband’s commercial customers. This legislation gives the City Manager authority to establish rates for both commercial and residential customers. 25-118 item forwarded ▶ jump to 170:14
  43. 18. Proposed Legislation Agenda for August 19, 2025 Council Meeting ▶ jump to 171:33
  44. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 672.02 IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW. Brief Description: The City of Hudson is interested in updating its concealed weapons ordinance to conform with Ohio law on the topic. 25-91 item forwarded ▶ jump to 171:38
  45. B. 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. 25-92 item forwarded ▶ jump to 174:43
  46. C. 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. 25-119 item forwarded ▶ jump to 178:34
  47. 19. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 183:05
  48. 20. Adjournment ▶ jump to 187:21
  49. 45 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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