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Green City Council Meeting - October 27, 2026: Core Year Review, Visitor Economy Plan, and Legislative Actions

City Council & Boards — Tuesday, October 27, 2026
BodyGreen, Ohio
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateTuesday, October 27, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Speaker 1

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From

Unassigned speaker

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something

Speaker 1

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called things.

Unassigned speaker

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I think we're starting to take it to

Speaker 2

0:24

others.

Unassigned speaker

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You're doing it.

Unassigned speaker

0:38

I need a question for like some of the

Speaker 2

0:44

data on the point of course important.

0:50

But it's not necessary.

1:07

Good evening, and welcome to Green City Council.

1:10

Today it's Tuesday, October 26th, 7th of 2006.

1:13

I'd like to call this meeting to order.

1:15

So please start with the legible events.

1:38

Please be roll public counseling just

Speaker 3

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runner.

Speaker 2

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Here.

Speaker 3

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Mr.

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Humphrey.

Speaker 2

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Here.

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Mr.

Speaker 3

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Banker.

Speaker 2

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Here.

Speaker 3

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Mr.

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Graderberg.

Speaker 2

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Here.

Speaker 3

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Mr.

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Spake.

Speaker 2

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Here.

Speaker 3

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Mr.

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Noble.

1:49

Here.

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And Mr.

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DeVetis.

Speaker 2

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Here.

1:52

Thank you, ma'am.

1:52

All right.

1:53

Next on our agenda is Council study sessions.

1:56

Starting off, we have TMP 5534.

1:58

Approval the October 13th, 2020.

2:01

The six council meeting minutes.

2:03

Approved.

2:04

Sorry.

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Motion in a second.

2:06

Is there any discussion?

2:07

Please call roll.

2:08

Mr.

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Newsmayer.

Speaker 2

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Yes.

Speaker 3

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Mr.

2:10

Hanker?

Speaker 2

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Yes.

Speaker 3

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Mr.

2:11

Humphrey.

Speaker 2

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Yes.

2:12

Mr.

Speaker 3

2:12

Brainaver?

Speaker 2

2:13

Yes.

Speaker 3

2:13

Mr.

2:13

State?

Speaker 2

2:14

Yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Tourism Development█████████████████17%
Community Engagement████████████████16%
Economic Development████████████████16%
Parks and Recreation███████████████15%
Public Engagement███████████11%
Procedural█████████9%
Youth Programs█████5%
Zoning Code███3%
Mental Health Awareness██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Green City Council Meeting - October 27, 2026

The Green City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting featured two study session presentations: a year-in-review of The Core recreation facility and a strategic plan for growing the visitor economy. Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including regulations for vape and smoke shops, a grant application for the Quick Response Team, and a service department equipment trade-in. Public comment was heard on street signage and lighting pole maintenance.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of October 13, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes (TMP-5534): Approved unanimously (7-0).
  • Reading of Correspondence: October 21, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting agenda and September 9, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting minutes were noted.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Betty Cohen (Briarwood/Maplewood area resident for 38 years) requested the City replace a dilapidated street sign at Briarwood and Maplewood that is no longer readable. She also asked about maintenance of faded street lighting poles in her development. Director of Service (likely present) responded that the sign would be replaced upon a service department request, and the lighting pole issue would be referred to the appropriate utility provider. No formal action was taken.

Discussion Items

  • Core Year in Review Presentation: City staff (Zach Kaufman, Katie Chaporsky, Christy Lunfeller) presented an overview of The Core’s first year. Key statistics: membership more than doubled since grand opening; 30+ fitness classes per week (up from 17); 76% newsletter open rate (national avg. 29%); 37,000 views on promotional video; Silver Sneakers/Renew Active members visit an average of 6 times per month; 62% of overall membership are Green residents; youth organizations used the facility for 532 hours from January to April 2026, serving over 1,200 athletes. Council asked about maximum membership capacity and rental options. Staff noted capacity is still being studied and rentals are increasing (62% of rental transactions occurred in September-October).
  • Strategic Plan for Growing the Visitor Economy: Steve Chandler (ChandlerThinks) presented the plan developed for the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC). Key findings: Green has 754 hotel rooms with 65-70% occupancy (above national average); visitors provide an estimated $763 per household in tax relief; weaknesses include limited destination identity and low visibility (95% of Akron-Canton Airport users don’t know it is in Green). Four key initiatives: Define Green (create a story), Organize Green (designate a champion/coordinator), Connect & Promote Green (regional partnerships, packaging assets), Invest Green (provide resources). No immediate ask of Council; administration will continue implementation. Council members expressed support and noted the importance of distinguishing visitor economy from mass tourism.
  • New Legislation on First Reading:
    • 2026-R53: Resolution to apply for a $100,000 Quick Response Team (QRT) grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (zero city match). Discussed in Public Safety Committee; passed first reading with bypass of committee and three-reading rule due to Oct. 31 deadline. Adopted 7-0.
    • 2026-28: Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 37 (Earned Income Tax). Referred to Finance Committee.
  • Committee Reports and Second/Third Reading Items:
    • Finance Committee: Recommended adoption of 2026-R52 (declaring service department sewer jet equipment surplus, trade-in for $50,000, net cost $324,672). Bypassed three-reading rule and adopted 7-0.
    • Environment & Parks Committee: Heard public input on 2026-27 (Public Art Plan). Time granted for second reading.
    • Planning, Community & Economic Development Committee:
      • 2026-22AAA (Vape and Smoke Shop regulations) adopted 7-0 as amended three times.
      • 2026-23 (Residential driveway width restrictions) adopted 7-0.
      • 2026-24 (Rezoning 27.8 acres at Massillon & Stein from I-1 to R-2) withdrawn at applicant’s request.
      • 2026-25 (Zoning and ROW fee schedule amendments) second reading, time granted.
    • Rules & Personnel Committee: 2026-26 (Service awards update) adopted 7-0.
    • Transportation, Connectivity & Storm Water Committee: Discussed roadway issues (Park Ridge concrete contractor, geofencing for construction alerts). No legislation.
    • Intergovernmental & Utilities Committee: No items.

Key Outcomes

  • 2026-R53 (QRT Grant) – Adopted 7-0. The City will apply for $100,000 from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to fund the Quick Response Team social worker position (currently 24 hours/week), with zero local match. The grant deadline is October 31, 2026.
  • 2026-R52 (Sewer Jet Trade-In) – Adopted 7-0. Authorizes trade-in of obsolete service department equipment for a replacement sewer cleaner/hydro excavation machine. Trade-in allowance: $50,000; net cost: $324,672.
  • 2026-22AAA (Vape/Smoke Shop Regulations) – Adopted 7-0. Establishes definitions, conditional zoning districts, and operational restrictions (hours, proximity to schools/churches/daycares) for vape and smoke shops.
  • 2026-23 (Driveway Width Restrictions) – Adopted 7-0. Limits residential driveway widths within 10 feet of the public right-of-way to 24 feet (two-car garages) and 30 feet (three-car garages).
  • 2026-24 (Massillon & Stein Rezoning) – Withdrawn. The applicant requested withdrawal; Council concurred.
  • 2026-26 (Service Awards Update) – Adopted 7-0. Updates employee service award policy (last updated 1992) to allow administration flexibility in purchasing gifts at no additional cost.
  • 2026-27 (Public Art Plan) – Second reading continued. Committee heard public input; time granted.
  • 2026-25 (Fee Schedules) – Second reading continued.
  • 2026-28 (Earned Income Tax Repeal & Replace) – Referred to Finance Committee.
  • Mayor’s Report: Announced Arlington Corridor construction updates, free trial days at The Core, charter amendments on Nov. 3 ballot (Issues 21-26), and upcoming community events (trick-or-treat Oct. 31, Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, volunteer breakfast Nov. 14).
  • Council Business: Christmas recess set for Tuesday, December 22, 2026 (no meeting).

Meeting Transcript

From something called things. I think we're starting to take it to others. You're doing it. I need a question for like some of the data on the point of course important. But it's not necessary. Good evening, and welcome to Green City Council. Today it's Tuesday, October 26th, 7th of 2006. I'd like to call this meeting to order. So please start with the legible events. Please be roll public counseling just runner. Here. Mr. Humphrey. Here. Mr. Banker. Here. Mr. Graderberg. Here. Mr. Spake. Here. Mr. Noble. Here. And Mr. DeVetis. Here. Thank you, ma'am. All right. Next on our agenda is Council study sessions. Starting off, we have TMP 5534. Approval the October 13th, 2020. The six council meeting minutes. Approved. Sorry. Motion in a second. Is there any discussion? Please call roll. Mr. Newsmayer. Yes. Mr. Hanker?

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