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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Previews from posted agendas and recaps from approved minutes for Avon City Council and its boards and commissions. Every story links to the official document.
Agenda preview City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon City Council is meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, to consider several infrastructure and administrative items. You'll see legislation on the agenda regarding State Route intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisitions, and water main relocation bids.
Agenda preview City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
You have a busy Avon City Council meeting coming up on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Council will look into hiring a design service for a new fire station on Middleton Road and Pendleton Court, plus a feasibility study for new council chambers at City Hall. They'll also talk about property conveyances, budget updates, and tax rates.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon is moving forward with plans for a new fire station and a new council chambers. During the October 13, 2026 meeting, city council approved hiring design and feasibility experts for both projects. Leaders also reviewed supplemental budget updates for winter road salt and crosswalk signs, and started taking applications for the upcoming Charter Review Commission.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the October 5, 2026 special meeting, Avon City Council kept things moving quickly by approving several key projects. You'll see a new sidewalk installation along State Route 83, and the city is applying for grant funding to preserve local open space and sensitive ecological areas. Council also updated an agreement regarding Block E and hired consultants to review telecommunications rules.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon's historic caboose has found a new home at the Jameson Homestead property and will soon feature holiday decorations and fresh branding. City leaders also shared updates on local road projects, including nearing completion on the SR 254 and SR 83 intersection and ongoing paving on Mills Road.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the September 21, 2026 special meeting, city council members held the first reading of an ordinance to ratify a lapsed agreement with Ash Innovations, LLC regarding land conveyance. The council also held an executive session to discuss the purchase and sale of real estate before wrapping up the short meeting.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the September 14, 2026 City Council meeting, Avon leaders approved a special use permit amendment for the Cleveland Clinic to build a second inpatient bed tower, expand the emergency department, and add a parking garage at the R.E. Jacobs Family Health Center. Council also rezoned 95.24 acres of land and honored several local police officers with commendations and lifesaving awards for their heroic actions.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
During a special meeting on September 8, 2026, the Avon City Council approved a change order for the Mills Road resurfacing project to include extra asphalt work in North Ridgeville. Council members also rejected current bids for the French Creek Greenway Phase 1 project and immediately voted to re-advertise for new bids.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the August 10, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council took action on several items affecting local roads and businesses. Leaders advanced a joint road resurfacing project with North Ridgeville and approved permits for outdoor seating at a coffee shop, a credit union drive-thru, and a medical office expansion. Council also discussed rising concerns regarding e-bike safety and planned upcoming committee meetings.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
During a special meeting on August 3, 2026, the Avon City Council approved a contract to resurface Mills Road. They also authorized participation in the Lorain County Urban County Community Development Block Grant program.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the July 13, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council voted to move ahead with bidding for an Avon-only portion of the Mills Road resurfacing project after joint plans with North Ridgeville stalled. Council also reviewed conceptual plans for the Traxler Family Arboretum, heard updates on e-bike safety and sidewalk enforcement, and approved zoning changes and local donation agreements.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the June 22, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council heard passionate resident concerns regarding e-bike safety and reckless riding, with officials noting that additional regulations will be discussed at the July Work Session. Council also extended several temporary moratoriums on senior living facilities, short-term rentals, and car washes, and approved property and liability insurance renewals.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting, council members unanimously voted down a controversial rezoning request for 17.7 acres along Nagel Road. You will also find that council members accepted public utility improvements in the Villas at Chester Commons, awarded a bid for the pavement marking program, and extended a tax increment financing term. Additionally, city leaders honored several local residents and firefighters for life-saving actions and military service.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the June 1, 2026 special meeting, Avon City Council took quick action to keep local projects moving forward. You'll see work ahead on your streets with the approval of the 2026 pavement resurfacing program and a change order for the State Route 83 and State Route 254 intersection project. Plus, council took the next step toward expanding local pathways by approving bids for the French Creek Greenway Trail Phase 1 project.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the May 26, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council tabled a rezoning request for 17.7 acres along Nagel Road following public discussion. Council members also discussed potential community uses for the historic portion of the new City Hall and announced upcoming public hearings for tax increment financing extensions and trail bids.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the May 11, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council put a one-year pause on new gas stations and EV charging stations so the city can review its master plan and zoning rules. Council also updated local rules on e-scooters and micromobility devices, rezoned 17.7 acres of land on Nagel Road, and adjusted several city staffing positions.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
During a special meeting on May 4, 2026, the Avon City Council moved quickly to approve a developer's agreement with R7 Motors, Inc. This agreement paves the way for public improvements at the southeast corner of Jaycox Road and Chester Road. Council suspended the rules and passed the measure unanimously as an emergency.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon City Council enacted a 180-day moratorium on indoor and outdoor gun ranges to give the city time to review its zoning codes and regulations. Council also approved a special use permit for a veterinary urgent care facility at 2100 Center Road and advanced plans for road improvements and property development.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the special meeting on April 20, 2026, the City Council approved a new contract with Paylocity to handle employee payroll. Council members also voted to put a temporary moratorium in place for future Western Reserve development while officials review local ordinances and Ohio regulations.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the April 13, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council approved the final plat for the Grace Estates Subdivision and enacted a temporary moratorium on the future development of data centers. Council also advanced several compensation ordinances and discussed upcoming community projects, including a new community garden at the Jameson Homestead and sidewalk construction programs.