Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon Discusses Utility Safety Following Gas Explosion and Reviews New Paving Projects
At the July 6, 2026, work session, Avon city leaders talked about utility excavation safety following a recent gas explosion in Twinsburg Township. Council also reviewed several upcoming projects, including a joint road resurfacing effort on Mills Road with North Ridgeville and plans to advertise for bids on a pedestrian bridge at the Traxler Family Arboretum.
Highlights
- City officials met with gas and fiber companies to emphasize resident safety and proper right-of-way restoration following a Twinsburg Township gas explosion.
- Council reviewed a rezoning proposal to remove industrial overlays from commercial areas along Nagel Road and Just Imagine Drive.
- Plans were discussed for a joint Mills Road asphalt resurfacing project with North Ridgeville.
- Supplemental appropriations of $1,167,725 were presented, which include funds for a part-time Construction Manager and Jameson House renovations.
- Council members were invited to tour the new City Hall gymnasium and the Jameson House prior to the July 13 meeting.
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 65-26 | Rezoning approximately five acres at 34550 Chester Road from C-4/O-2 to C-4/M-1/O-2 | Planning Referral / Third reading set for July 13, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 74-26 | Rezoning 13 parcels of land consisting of approximately 95.24 acres from C-4/M-1 to C-4 General Business District | Planning Referral / First reading set for July 13, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 75-26 | Authorizing cooperative agreement with North Ridgeville for Mills Road asphalt resurfacing | Discussed |
| Ordinance No. 76-26 | Authorizing master donation agreements with charitable organizations under Encompass Marketing contract | Discussed |
| Ordinance No. 77-26 | Amending and supplementing appropriations ordinance no. 106-25 | Discussed |
| Resolution No. R-11-26 | To advertise for bids for the Mills Road resurfacing project | Discussed |
| Resolution No. R-12-26 | To advertise for bids for the Traxler Family Arboretum pedestrian bridge project | Discussed |