Hudson City Council Workshop — April 28, 2026

The Hudson City Council held a duly noticed workshop on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall, 27 East Main Street. Mayor Anzevino called the meeting to order and turned it over to Council President Bird. The agenda covered an update on West Streetsboro Street (SR 303) safety improvements, a Hudson Public Works Department overview, the JobsOhio/Hudson Innovation Park incentive review, and a proposed ordinance change governing how legislation reaches council agendas. No formal votes were taken. The workshop adjourned at 10:07 p.m.

Consent Calendar

• No consent calendar was voted on at the workshop. The proposed consent agenda for the May 5, 2026, Council meeting includes: authorization for the City Manager to accept a no-cost donation of “Melody” (a large bird sculpture); a communication item on the City’s Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project; and approval of the TIRC minutes from March 5, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No live public comment period was held during the workshop.
• Staff summarized the public feedback memo dated April 10, 2026, stated that additional online comments were collected from April 9 through April 21, and noted that a third file of final comments would be uploaded prior to the upcoming public hearing.
• Staff said the feedback memo identified major categories of public input and three additional research topics requested by Council. Council was not requesting any zoning amendments at that time, but might give staff further direction in two weeks alongside traffic information.

Discussion Items

• SR 303 / West Streetsboro Street Safety Improvements (26-0032): Staff presented the two-phase program from Boston Mills Road to SR 91. Phase 1, restriping between Boston Mills Road and the railroad tracks, is underway this year. Future improvements between the railroad overpass and SR 91 include relocating the eastbound stop bar to give semi-trucks turning from SR 91 more room, sidewalk widening, and lengthening the turn lane into the plaza on the south side of SR 303. Council discussed truck stacking and stop-bar placement; staff recommended proceeding with the Phase 1 improvements this year rather than changing the stop bar now.
• Hudson Public Works Department Overview (26-0033): The two operations together have eight full-time and one part-time employee. Duties include road closures, special-event support, tree-trimming letters, mailbox program letters, resident notifications for main breaks, and other resident calls. The department typically flushes the west side of SR 91 in April. Council discussed the city’s lack of a wood-chipping attachment and current inability to chip or tip. The upcoming salt barn relocation was flagged for the next round of appropriations.
• SCAT / Senior Transportation Program: Council discussed a possible senior transportation program modeled on Twinsburg’s approach, including a small three-day-per-week pilot to gauge demand. Councilmember White noted the program would include annual background checks on all drivers—going beyond Twinsburg’s practice—and would use city-owned vehicles with city plates, radios, and safety equipment. The program would support seniors who live alone and need rides to vital destinations, and it was applauded by a resident group after a survey. Next steps include a working breakfast with the mayor and adding SCAT information to Council materials.
• JobsOhio / Hudson Innovation Park Incentives: Councilmember White reported that the review group’s membership is dictated by Ohio law, that the group met with each business receiving an active incentive, and that it recommended continuation of all 12 incentives. The item will appear on the May 5 consent agenda. One participating company is Hudson-based on SR 91 with strong local knowledge, and the group discussed using outside developers to help generate leads.
• Ordinance 26-71 — Agenda Introduction Rules: The proposed ordinance amends Codified Ordinances 220.03, 220.031, and 220.06 to allow ordinances and resolutions to be introduced at regular and special Council meetings only after workshop consideration. Council discussed the prior practice under which the mayor, Council, or staff could place items directly on the legislative agenda, leaving limited preparation time. A 2021 change required four members’ general agreement to move an item from a workshop to a regular or special meeting. Council discussed aligning the ordinance with Charter Section 4.01 regarding the mayor’s role; members noted that any Council member can bring ideas to a workshop for discussion and validation.

Key Outcomes

• Staff recommended, and Council did not oppose, moving forward with the Phase 1 SR 303 improvements this year (workshop discussion only; no formal vote).
• The incentive review group recommended continuation of all 12 active JobsOhio incentives; the resolution is scheduled for the May 5, 2026, consent agenda.
• Council indicated that Ordinance 26-71 should be refined to align with the Charter language on the mayor’s role before further action.
• SCAT program planning will proceed through a mayor’s breakfast meeting, and staff will add SCAT information to Council materials; a three-day-per-week pilot will be evaluated.
• Upcoming business: a public hearing on 25-146 (proposed District Eleven) next week, a Poppy Days proclamation at the May 5 meeting, and proposed legislation for May 5 including the 26-71 revision.
• The workshop was adjourned at 10:07 p.m.