Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon City Council Approves Mills Road Paving and New Business Permits
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.
Highlights
- Council partnered with North Ridgeville for the asphalt resurfacing of Mills Road from Stoney Ridge Road to the Westlake boundary.
- Biggby Coffee at 36500 Detroit Road was granted a special use permit for outdoor seating.
- University Hospitals received approval for a 2,300-square-foot expansion of its medical office building at 2075 Healthway Drive.
- Achieve Credit Union at 2295 Nagel Road received a special use permit to operate a drive-thru.
- Mayor Jensen updated residents on plans to address the growing issue of reckless e-bike and motorized bike riding on public streets.
- Council plans to hold a series of committee meetings on September 28 covering sidewalks, capital projects, signs, and architectural standards.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension of rules for Ordinance No. 75-26 | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 75-26 for Mills Road resurfacing | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspension of rules for Ordinance No. 78-26 | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 78-26 for Biggby Coffee outdoor seating | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspension of rules for Ordinance No. 79-26 | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 79-26 for University Hospitals medical office expansion | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspension of rules for Ordinance No. 80-26 | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 80-26 for Achieve Credit Union drive-thru | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspension of rules for Ordinance No. 81-26 | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 81-26 for appropriations | Passed | 7-0 |
| Postponement indefinitely of Resolution No. R-11-26 | Passed | 7-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 74-26 | Rezoning thirteen parcels of land consisting of approximately 95.24 acres from C-4/M-1 to C-4 General Business District | Second reading |
| Ordinance No. 75-26 | Cooperative agreement with the City of North Ridgeville for the asphalt resurfacing of Mills Road | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 78-26 | Amend special use permit for outdoor seating at 36500 Detroit Road (Biggby Coffee) | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 79-26 | Amend special use permit for a 2,300 sq. ft. expansion at 2075 Healthway Drive (University Hospitals) | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 80-26 | Grant special use permit for a drive-thru at 2295 Nagel Road (Achieve Credit Union) | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 81-26 | Amend and supplement appropriations Ordinance No. 106-25 | Passed |
| Resolution No. R-11-26 | Advertise for bids for the Mills Road Resurfacing Project | Postponed indefinitely |