Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon City Council Discusses Ripple Fiber Expansion and New Fire Station Architectural Services
During the January 20, 2026 work session, Avon City Council heard a presentation from Ripple Fiber regarding plans to bring high-speed fiber internet to underserved neighborhoods over the next three years. Leaders also discussed appropriations for new City Hall fixtures, Little League Park improvements, and hired outside legal counsel and architectural services for the second fire station project.
Highlights
- Ripple Fiber plans to start construction in the Highland Park area, offering symmetrical speeds starting at $65 per month.
- Appropriation amendments include $600,000 for Little League Park field lighting and batting cages.
- The City is managing a salt shortage by prioritizing main thoroughfares and subdivision intersections.
- Council reviewed a rezoning request for a 5.09-acre parcel at Nagel and Chester roads.
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 112-25 | To Amend Ordinance No. 413-68, Passed January 15, 1969, Commonly Known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Avon, Ohio, as Amended, Rezoning a 5.09 Acre Parcel of Land Located on the Northwest Corner of Nagel & Chester, PPN: 04-00-021-000-264 From M-1 General Industrial to C-4/M-1 General Business District Overlay/General Industrial Districts | Third of three readings scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 2-26 | To Amend the Planning and Zoning Code Sections 1264.07(f) – Additional Regulations for Attached Single-Family Dwellings, 1264.08(e) – Additional Regulations for Multi-Family Dwellings, and Section 1292.14(c) – Improvement and Maintenance Standards as They Relate to Illumination on Pedestrian Paths and Open Areas | Second of three readings scheduled for January 26, 2026; public hearing set for February 9, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 4-26 | To Amend the Planning and Zoning Code Sections 1222.02 Definitions, 1278.03(f)(7), Schedule of Permitted Uses, 1280.05(ll) Minimum Lot and Yard Regulations for Special Uses in Non-Residential Districts, and 1280.06(nn) to Require a Special Use Permit for Pet Daycares in the M-1 District | Second of three readings scheduled for January 26, 2026; public hearing set for February 9, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 6-26 | To Amend and Supplement Appropriations Ordinance No. 106-25 | Reviewed by Finance Director |
| Ordinance No. 7-26 | Authorizing the Hiring of the Truax Law Group, Ltd., as Outside Special Counsel to the City of Avon for All Matters Pertinent to Review of Contracts to Be Entered Into for Design and Construction of Fire Station No. 2 | Discussed by Law Director |
| Ordinance No. 8-26 | Authorizing Hiring of Perspectus to Provide Basic Architectural Services in Preparation for the Construction of a New Fire Station (No. 2) to Be Located at Middleton Road and Pendleton Court | Added to agenda by Council President |
| Resolution No. R-3-26 | To Approve with Modification the New Application Made by Donald & Angeline Burge to Have Certain Land Owned by Them Located at 37180 Chester Road, PPN Nos. 04-00-009-000-024 and 04-00-009-000-025, Consisting of 20 Acres, Designated as Being Located Within an Agricultural District | Public hearing scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 |