Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon City Council Discusses Historic Preservation, Zoning Changes, and Paving Projects
Avon City Council met on June 1, 2026, to discuss a range of community updates and upcoming legislation. Members heard from the Landmarks Preservation Commission about efforts to save the historic Colvin Sweet House, reviewed upcoming road resurfacing and paving programs, and discussed proposed zoning changes for properties on Chester Road. Council also touched on code enforcement updates and upcoming moratorium extensions.
Highlights
- Landmarks Preservation Commission members requested financial assistance to preserve and rehabilitate the 1840s Colvin Sweet House at 32135 Detroit Road.
- Specialized Construction Incorporated was recommended as the lowest and best bidder for the 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Program.
- A change order for the SR 83 and SR 254 intersection improvement project increased the contract cost by $26,660.13 while shortening the schedule by 16 days.
- Ordinance No. 65-26 was introduced to rezone a five-acre parcel at 34550 Chester Road to include an M-1 General Industrial overlay.
- Mayor Jensen reported receiving a $500,000 grant for a pedestrian bridge across the Traxler property.
- Law Director Gasior provided updates on a code enforcement trial regarding a property on Kinzel Road and discussed the upcoming expiration of several city moratoriums.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Enter Executive Session to discuss real estate purchase, sale, or lease and public employee or official discipline | Passed | 7-0 |
| Reconvene the Work Session | Passed | 7-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 62-26 | To extend the term of the Tax Increment Financing for TIF #3 for an additional 30 years | Second reading |
| 21-26 | To accept improvements in the Villas at Chester Commons for public utilities and appurtenances | Third reading scheduled for June 8, 2026 |
| 42-26 | To amend zoning ordinance for land on the west side of Nagel Road from R-1 to C-4 General Business District | Tabled; motion to remove from table scheduled for June 8, 2026 |
| 61-26 | To award the public bid for the 2026 Avon Pavement Marking Program | Second reading |
| 63-26 | To award a bid for the 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Program | Addressed at a Special Meeting immediately following the work session |
| 64-26 | To approve a construction contract change order for the State Route 83 and State Route 254 intersection improvement project | Addressed at a Special Meeting immediately following the work session |
| 65-26 | To amend zoning ordinance to rezone approximately five acres at 34550 Chester Road to include M-1 overlay | First reading; public hearing scheduled for July 13, 2026 |
| R-10-26 | To advertise for bids for the French Creek Greenway Trail Phase 1 Project | Second reading scheduled for Special Meeting |