Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
City Weighs Options for Historic Colvin Sweet House and Prepares for Road Projects
At the August 3, 2026, work session, Avon City Council celebrated local youth sports champions and dove into discussions about the future of the historic Colvin Sweet House. Leaders also reviewed upcoming road resurfacing projects, a proposed CDBG county program partnership, and resident concerns regarding utility outages and stadium noise.
Highlights
- The 10U Girls Softball Team and 11U Boys Baseball Team were recognized for winning District 7 championships.
- City officials and preservationists are studying options to move or preserve the historic Colvin Sweet House located at 32135 Detroit Road.
- Council reviewed upcoming legislation to award a bid for the Mills Road resurfacing project.
- Residents voiced concerns regarding frequent power outages in the southeast quadrant and loud bass levels from Crushers Stadium events.
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 74-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 413-68, Rezoning Parcels from C-4/M-1 General Business/General Industrial Overlay District to C-4 General Business District | Second of three readings held |
| Ordinance No. 75-26 | Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the City of North Ridgeville for Asphalt Resurfacing of Mills Road | Second of three readings held |
| Ordinance No. 78-26 | To Amend the Special Use Permit Granted to Botson Properties, LLC to Include Outdoor Seating for Biggby Coffee at 36500 Detroit Road | Presented with positive Planning Commission recommendation |
| Ordinance No. 79-26 | To Amend a Special Use Permit Granted to University Hospitals to Allow for a 2,300 sq. ft. Expansion of the Cancer Center at 2075 Healthway Drive | Presented with positive Planning Commission recommendation |
| Ordinance No. 80-26 | Granting a Special Use Permit to Isomer Group, Inc. to Authorize Achieve Credit Union to Operate a Drive-Thru at 2295 Nagel Road | Presented with positive Planning Commission recommendation |
| Ordinance No. 81-26 | To Amend and Supplement Appropriations Ordinance No. 106-25 | Presented by Finance Director |
| Ordinance No. 82-26 | To Award a Bid for the Mills Road Resurfacing Project | Scheduled for Special Meeting |
| Resolution No. R-11-26 | To Advertise for Bids for the Mills Road Resurfacing Project | Second of three readings held; slated for indefinite postponement |
| Resolution No. R-14-26 | Authorizing Participation in the Lorain County Urban County CDBG Program and Execution of HUD Cooperation Agreement | Scheduled for Special Meeting |