Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon Council Discusses Historic Home Restoration and Mapleridge Sidewalks
At the September 21, 2026 work session, Avon city leaders heard a new proposal to restore the historic Colvin Sweet House right where it stands instead of moving it. Council also discussed plans for the State Route 83 sidewalk project and listened to concerns from a resident regarding upcoming sidewalk assessments on Mapleridge Boulevard.
Highlights
- The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission shared a revised strategy to keep the historic Colvin Sweet House at 32135 Detroit Road in its current location and complete an on-site restoration using developer funds.
- Petros Homes anticipates investing more than $200,000 to thoroughly renovate the structure and put it on the market as a showcase home.
- City Engineer Ryan Cummins reported that ODOT offered an additional $152,738 for construction administration costs on the State Route 83 Sidewalk Project.
- Law Director John Gasior recommended hiring Mission Critical Partners for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 to review and update Chapter 1284 of the city's Codified Ordinances regarding wireless telecommunications facilities.
- A resident of Mapleridge Boulevard raised financial concerns and drainage worries regarding required sidewalk installations along her street's frontage.
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 90-26 | Authorizing the execution of a revised local public agency federal local-let project agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to construct the State Route 83 Sidewalk Installation Project | |
| Ordinance No. 91-26 | To ratify the agreement with Ash Innovations, LLC that lapsed on February 7, 2026, and authorize the mayor to execute an addendum to said agreement to accurately identify that portion of Block E being conveyed | |
| Ordinance No. 92-26 | Authorizing the city to retain the services of Mission Critical Partners to assist the Law Department in reviewing and revising Chapter 1284 of the city's codified ordinances dealing with wireless telecommunications facilities |