Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon Council Discusses Community Improvement Corporation and Road Projects
At the March 16, 2026 Work Session, Avon City Council reviewed plans to create a Community Improvement Corporation and discussed upcoming road and utility projects, including Chester Road resurfacing and drainage improvements. Council also heard updates on a new community garden at the Jameson House site, planned park schedule changes, and local infrastructure updates.
Highlights
- Ordinance No. 16-26 was advanced to its third reading to create the Avon Community Improvement Corporation.
- A resident raised concerns during public comment about potential power creep and lack of direct voter control regarding the proposed CIC.
- Geauga Highway Company was identified as the apparent low bidder for the Chester Road resurfacing project, which came in significantly under the engineer's estimate.
- Mayor Jensen shared plans for a community garden at the Jameson House site featuring 30 raised beds and a donated train caboose.
- Council reviewed upcoming compensation and classification changes for several city positions to ensure they fall within proper salary ranges.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Session to discuss the purchase and/or sale of real estate | Passed | 7-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 16-26 | Creating the Avon Community Improvement Corporation and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign and File the Appropriate Articles of Incorporation | Third reading scheduled for March 23, 2026 |
| 19-26 | To Amend the Planning and Zoning Code Section 1262.07(e)(3) as it Relates to the Western Reserve Development Design and Improvement Standards | Second reading scheduled for March 23, 2026; Public Hearing scheduled for April 13, 2026 |
| 20-26 | To Amend the Planning and Zoning Code Section 1246.05(b)(2) as it Relates to Walking Paths and Trails | Second reading scheduled for March 23, 2026; Public Hearing scheduled for April 13, 2026 |
| 21-26 | To Accept Improvements in the Villas at Chester Commons for the Construction/Installation of Public Utilities Consisting of Public Water, Sanitary Sewer Mains and Appurtenances Thereto | Second reading scheduled for March 23, 2026 |
| 23-26 | Approving the Editing and Inclusion of Certain Ordinances as Parts of the Various Component Codes of the Codified Ordinances... | Reviewed |
| 24-26 | To Approve a Mowing Contract Change Order for the City of Avon Parks Department – Mowing Contract No. 1 to Include Maintenance of Additional City Owned Property | Reviewed |
| 25-26 | To Amend Section 210.01(e)(8) and Section 1066.02 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon to Increase Certain Fees to be Charged for Emergency Medical Services... | Reviewed |
| 26-26 | Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into the First of Two One (1) Year Extensions of the Concessions Agreement with The Big Show Ltd. to Act as the City’s Concessionaire for the Avon Municipal Aquatic Facility for the Year 2026 | Reviewed |
| 27-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 110-14 Establishing Compensation for the Part-Time, Unclassified Position of Project Manager for the City of Avon | Reviewed |
| 28-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 5-19 Establishing Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Grounds Manager for the City of Avon | Reviewed |
| 29-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 74-18 Establishing Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Assistant Superintendent of Streets for the City of Avon | Reviewed |
| 30-26 | Amending Section 256.04 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon to Reclassify the Full-Time Position of Assistant Superintendent of Utilities | Reviewed |
| 31-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 66-20 Establishing Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Assistant Superintendent of Utilities for the City of Avon | Reviewed |
| 32-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 70-20 Establishing Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Superintendent of Streets for the City of Avon | Reviewed |
| 33-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 65-20 Establishing Compensation for the Full-Time, Unclassified Position of Superintendent of Utilities for the City of Avon | Reviewed |
| 34-26 | Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement to Develop Property with R-7 Motors, Inc. | Reviewed |
| 35-26 | To Award a Bid for the Chester Road Resurfacing Project (ODOT: LOR MR 4313-0.33 PID 120604) | Reviewed |