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Delaware Parking and Safety Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, February 24, 2026
BodyDelaware, Ohio
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DateTuesday, February 24, 2026
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I'll call the order, call to order, the parking and safety committee meeting uh what for February 24th, 2026.

0:08

Uh roll call, please.

0:10

Dr.

0:10

Bogan.

0:11

Here.

0:12

Mr.

0:12

Ryder.

0:13

Here.

0:14

And we know that Vice Mayor Frazier will be absent this evening.

0:18

I'll vote to uh excuse her absence.

0:20

Yeah, second.

0:22

Okay.

0:22

Dr.

0:23

Bogan?

0:24

Yes.

0:25

And Mr.

0:25

Ryder.

0:26

Yes, thank you.

0:28

All right.

0:29

And then we'll move on to the approval of the motion summary.

0:32

Approval of a motion summary from the parking and safety meeting held on December 30th, 2025, as recorded and transcribed.

0:41

Before we take a vote, just a point of order here, since uh Madam Fraser's not here, and then Vice Mayor Fraser, we'll all get used out eventually.

0:50

And then uh Kyle wasn't here.

0:53

Um procedurally, could we table that?

0:55

We can't do this.

0:57

Okay.

0:58

Uh I I'd like to do that then.

1:03

All right.

1:04

And so now uh one is I appreciate everyone that's already uh in attendance.

1:08

So we'll move on to then public comments.

1:10

Uh you will be limited to three minutes, uh and I respect that.

1:14

So we will we will likely not respond directly to uh the issues, but uh we we may very well be talking about them tonight.

1:20

So if you're here for uh there's a public hearing.

1:23

Oh okay, no, not on the attendant tonight.

1:26

Um so um please limit the three minutes.

1:29

Uh we're really glad uh to get the feedback and the questions and the concerns, and then um city staff, including our ourselves will uh someone will follow up with you uh for any additional information or um you know a follow-up that would be then justified.

1:45

Uh so is there anyone who would like to speak uh uh this evening?

1:50

Sir then if you'll press the button in the middle of the the long bar there.

2:00

And then you'll state your name and address for the record, please.

2:03

Oh yeah, it's not on yet.

2:05

Um yeah, go ahead.

2:08

Hi, my name is Jim Irwin.

2:10

Uh my address 85 Glenmarr Circle.

2:14

Uh obviously here in Delaware.

2:16

Uh where we are is our item is on the agenda tonight.

2:22

Uh uh item F, uh the crosswalk there.

2:26

Just wanted to reiterate what we've talked about before with you, and that is um we have no cross no uh sidewalks on our side of the road.

2:37

So to walk, which a lot of our residents do, we have to cross Cheshire Road.

2:43

Traffic coming through there comes through is supposed to be 35.

2:47

I don't think anybody has 35 going through there.

2:50

Very uh very difficult to get across the road.

2:53

So we were looking to have a crosswalk approved.

2:56

Um I can't remember the the terminology used for it, but it's the one with the blinking lights and pointing down.

3:04

Uh and it would enable us to get across the road uh a lot safer.

3:10

Number one, number two, I think it would help slow traffic down a little bit if those flashers are on.

3:17

So uh it's safety two ways, one's for us, one for the uh uh the traffic coming through there, because as I say it does come through at a relatively high rate of speed.

3:29

So we're not walking right now too much because of this snow, but uh we do go across there quite a bit.

3:34

So that's all I had.

3:36

Thank you.

3:36

You can leave that on for a moment.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Engagement████████████12%
Procedural██████6%
Parking Management██████6%
Snow And Ice Management█████5%
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Zoning Regulations████4%
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Summary of Proceedings

Delaware Parking and Safety Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026

The Parking and Safety Committee of the City of Delaware met on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Members present: Dr. Bogan, Mr. Ryder. Vice Mayor Frazier was excused. The meeting covered e-bike ordinance updates, parking restrictions, a right-of-way vacation, a pedestrian crossing request, and a discussion on snow and ice removal policy. Several public comments were heard.

Consent Calendar

  • The motion to approve the Motion Summary from December 30, 2025 was tabled due to procedural concerns (Vice Mayor Frazier and a committee member absent). No vote was taken.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Jim Irwin (85 Glenmarr Circle) – Expressed support for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk on Cheshire Road at Glen Mawr, citing high traffic speeds and lack of sidewalks on his side of the road.
  • Jeff Carl (119 Glenmark Circle) – Supported the RRFB, noting safety concerns for grandchildren crossing to play areas on the other side.
  • April Horn (222 Dogwood Drive) – Supported some form of parking restrictions on Dogwood Drive due to congestion, bus service threats, and safety issues. She suggested further study and better enforcement of nuisance vehicle rules rather than a simple one-side parking ban.
  • John Lewis (167 Dogwood Drive) – Supported restricting parking to the north side only, citing emergency access, school bus issues, and problems with a few addresses taking up multiple spots. He noted enforcement difficulties with the 72-hour rule.
  • Dave Smith (32 Somerset Road) – Questioned how the Winston Road right-of-way vacation would affect his property taxes. The committee indicated the property would increase marginally in size, with a corresponding minor tax adjustment.

Discussion Items

  • a. E-Bikes – Chief Moore presented an ordinance to modernize bicycle definitions, incorporate e-bikes (Class 1, 2, 3 per federal classifications), restrict motor engagement on sidewalks, require labels, and repeal outdated bicycle licensing laws from the 1950s. The ordinance aligns with state law. Enforcement will focus on education first, with traffic citations for violations. The committee voted unanimously to forward the ordinance to City Council.
  • b. Dogwood Drive Parking Restrictions – Public Works Director Bill reported that the school system is seriously considering eliminating bus service on Dogwood due to double-parking congestion. Staff recommended restricting parking to the north side only (fire hydrant side). The committee voted unanimously to prepare a resolution for Council.
  • c. Bernard Avenue One-Way Designation – Following prior discussion, the committee proposed continuing the one-way westward movement from South Franklin to South Washington Street to eliminate driver confusion. The committee voted unanimously to prepare a resolution for Council.
  • d. Winston Road Right-of-way Vacation – The city received a request from a property owner to vacate an undeveloped paper street. The committee voted unanimously to proceed with a survey and prepare an ordinance for Council. Abutting property owners would receive half of the right-of-way acreage.
  • e. Lake Street Parking Restrictions – To improve the southbound right-turn lane at Central Avenue, five on-street parking spaces would be removed. Two of three affected properties have off-street parking alternatives, and a new public lot exists nearby. The committee voted unanimously to prepare a resolution for Council.
  • f. Glen Mawr (Cheshire Road) RRFB Request – Staff reported that the 85th percentile speed on Cheshire Road is 42 mph (signed 35 mph). An RRFB crossing would cost $35,000–$40,000, but concerns included: false sense of security, limited pedestrian demand, high speed, long crossing distance, and liability. The golf course walking path is not available for resident use. No vote was taken; the committee decided not to forward the request at this time, but staff will explore alternative connections.
  • g. Discussion of Snow & Ice Removal Policy – Staff reviewed the current policy, which prioritizes road clearing and leaves sidewalk clearing to property owners. Heavy snow (12+ inches) creates sidewalk obstructions, but the city lacks equipment and manpower to clear them. Potential solutions discussed include creating a volunteer/paid portal to connect residents needing help with those offering snow shoveling (e.g., school students). No formal action was taken.
  • h. New Complaints Received – Chief Moore and Bill updated on three new complaints:
    • E. William Street: Large trucks speeding (60-70 mph) in evenings; speed studies planned.
    • Colomet RR Crossing: A vehicle was struck by a train; additional signage and pavement markings have been added.
    • Vernon Ave/Wallace Drive: Complaints about stop sign violations; staff will investigate speeds and accident history. Staff also provided a disposition list of resolved traffic concerns, showing progress on previous complaints.

Key Outcomes

  • E-bike ordinance: Unanimously moved to City Council (Dr. Bogan: Yes, Mr. Ryder: Yes).
  • Dogwood Drive parking restrictions: Unanimously voted to prepare a resolution for Council (Yes, Yes).
  • Bernard Avenue one-way: Unanimously voted to prepare a resolution for Council (Yes, Yes).
  • Winston Road right-of-way vacation: Unanimously voted to proceed with survey and ordinance (Yes, Yes).
  • Lake Street parking restrictions: Unanimously voted to prepare a resolution for Council (Yes, Yes).
  • Glen Mawr RRFB: No action; discussion only. Staff to explore alternative routes.
  • Snow & ice policy: No formal action; staff to investigate a resident-help portal.
  • Upcoming closures: East William Street bridge replacement (CSX) from March 16–31 with full weekend closure; Central Avenue closure for 45–60 days starting late March. Detours will be in place.

Meeting Transcript

I'll call the order, call to order, the parking and safety committee meeting uh what for February 24th, 2026. Uh roll call, please. Dr. Bogan. Here. Mr. Ryder. Here. And we know that Vice Mayor Frazier will be absent this evening. I'll vote to uh excuse her absence. Yeah, second. Okay. Dr. Bogan? Yes. And Mr. Ryder. Yes, thank you. All right. And then we'll move on to the approval of the motion summary. Approval of a motion summary from the parking and safety meeting held on December 30th, 2025, as recorded and transcribed. Before we take a vote, just a point of order here, since uh Madam Fraser's not here, and then Vice Mayor Fraser, we'll all get used out eventually. And then uh Kyle wasn't here. Um procedurally, could we table that? We can't do this. Okay. Uh I I'd like to do that then. All right. And so now uh one is I appreciate everyone that's already uh in attendance. So we'll move on to then public comments. Uh you will be limited to three minutes, uh and I respect that. So we will we will likely not respond directly to uh the issues, but uh we we may very well be talking about them tonight. So if you're here for uh there's a public hearing. Oh okay, no, not on the attendant tonight. Um so um please limit the three minutes. Uh we're really glad uh to get the feedback and the questions and the concerns, and then um city staff, including our ourselves will uh someone will follow up with you uh for any additional information or um you know a follow-up that would be then justified. Uh so is there anyone who would like to speak uh uh this evening? Sir then if you'll press the button in the middle of the the long bar there. And then you'll state your name and address for the record, please. Oh yeah, it's not on yet. Um yeah, go ahead. Hi, my name is Jim Irwin. Uh my address 85 Glenmarr Circle. Uh obviously here in Delaware. Uh where we are is our item is on the agenda tonight. Uh uh item F, uh the crosswalk there. Just wanted to reiterate what we've talked about before with you, and that is um we have no cross no uh sidewalks on our side of the road. So to walk, which a lot of our residents do, we have to cross Cheshire Road. Traffic coming through there comes through is supposed to be 35. I don't think anybody has 35 going through there.

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