City Council - workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The City Council discussed updates on the West Streetsboro Street safety improvements, an overview of the Public Works Department, and proposed amendments to short-term rental operations. They also reviewed plans for the Hudson Innovation Park and a resolution for a senior transportation program.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Hudson, OH
Meeting Date
April 28, 2026

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

22 items on the agenda.

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Call to OrderItem 1

Call to Order

Correspondence and Council CommentsItem 2

Correspondence and Council Comments

Discussion ItemsItem A

26-0032 Discussion: Update of the W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) Safety Improvements

City staff will update the Council on proposed improvements along West Streetsboro Street (State Route 303), between Boston Mills Road up to N. Main Street (SR 91).

Discussion ItemsItem B

26-0033 Hudson Public Works Department Overview

Director of Public Works, Kevin Powell is scheduled to update the Council on the Hudson Public Works Department 2026 operational status and respond to formal inquiries regarding department performance.

Discussion ItemsItem C

TMP-8528 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS

Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.

Discussion ItemsItem D

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.

Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.

Discussion ItemsItem E

26-0034 Hudson Innovation Park Update

A discussion to update City Council on the JobsOhio SiteOhio Authentication Project status and begin discussing strategy for next steps including; Salt Dome Relocation, Property Tax Abatement, Developer or City-Led Project, and Engagement of a Real Estate Broker.

Discussion ItemsItem F

TMP-8620 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REGARDING A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR A PASSENGER VAN.

This initiative arose in 2025 when the Hudson Senior Network Foundation (HSN) and Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) raised funds for a Senior project. The Senior Transportation Program was recognized as a need in the community. The HSN began researching a program in an adjacent community that provides a similar service and they along with HCF began collecting donations. To date, the groups have raised the needed costs for a passenger van (estimated State Bid Cost $58,000) and are asking the City to accept the donation to purchase the van and provide a senior transportation program to Hudson residents over the age of 65 years of age.

Proposed Consent Agenda for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem A

TMP-8556 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL TO CONTINUE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA AGREEMENTS AND JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT.

The City has established a Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) to periodically review each existing Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) and Job Creation Grant Agreement for compliance and to make recommendations to continue, modify or terminate each of the agreements. The duly appointed TIRC met on March 5, 2026, reviewed each CRA and Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City Council.

Proposed Consent Agenda for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem B

TMP-8610 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOW DOOR2ART TO INSTALL ON THE CITY GREENS A BIRDSONG ART INSTALLATION IN 2026.

The Resolution would allow Door2Art to install a subset of the original quantity of small, 3-D birds on the Park Lane Green for an estimated period of July through October, 2026.

Proposed Consent Agenda for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem C

TMP-8609 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF “MELODY” FROM DOOR2ART.

The Mayor is requesting City Council approve the City Manager to accept “Melody” (large bird sculpture), at a no-cost donation to the City of Hudson, from Door2Art a local art studio.

Proposed Consent Agenda for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem D

TMP-8601 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE IMPACT GROUP FOR MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,000.

This contract provides professional marketing, branding, and public engagement services to support the launch and implementation of the City's Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, ensuring clear communication, effective outreach, customer education, and a cohesive brand strategy for the initiative.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem A

26-64 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS BY THE CLERK.

The ordinance would allow the Clerk of Council to fix obvious clerical mistakes in legislation and meeting minutes.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem B

26-70 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 226 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND REGULATIONS.

This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem C

26-71 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.03, 220.031, AND 220.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AFTER CONSIDERATION AT A WORKSHOP.

This amendment rescinds the prior rule requiring the affirmative support of at least four City Council members at a Workshop in order for a resolution or ordinance to proceed to a regular or special City Council meeting agenda.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem D

26-72 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON TO CREATE CHAPTER 216, PUBLIC RECORDS.

With this legislation, the City of Hudson seeks to exercise its Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Ohio Constitution, and promulgate its own public records policy. Under this policy, the City may not disclose a crime victim's or a minor's identity in records produced in response to a public records request.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem E

26-73 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.

The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent, accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored public projects.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem F

TMP-8528 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS

Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council MeetingItem G

TMP-8620 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REGARDING A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR A PASSENGER VAN.

This initiative arose in 2025 when the Hudson Senior Network Foundation (HSN) and Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) raised funds for a Senior project. The Senior Transportation Program was recognized as a need in the community. The HSN began researching a program in an adjacent community that provides a similar service and they along with HCF began collecting donations. To date, the groups have raised the needed costs for a passenger van (estimated State Bid Cost $58,000) and are asking the City to accept the donation to purchase the van and provide a senior transportation program to Hudson residents over the age of 65 years of age.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Public Hearing on 25-146 (Proposed District 11)

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Poppy Days Proclamation

AdjournmentItem 7

Adjournment