Powell public meetings in 2025

Records Commission

The Powell Records Commission will review proposed changes to the city's public records retention schedules for several departments. Development, Finance, Human Resources-Personnel, and Police have redlined updates; all other departments have no requested changes. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Review of redlined retention schedule for Development (Community & Economic)
• Review of redlined retention schedule for Finance
• Review of redlined retention schedule for Human Resources-Personnel
• Review of redlined retention schedule for Police
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider a variance request to permit a recreational structure (sports court) to encroach into rear and side yard setbacks at 292 Tree Haven Avenue in the Grandshire subdivision. The property is zoned PR, Planned Residence District. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Variance Case 2025-35V: request to allow recreational structure encroachment into setbacks at 292 Tree Haven Avenue (applicant Eric Ebbers)
• Approval of May 1, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes
• Public hearing for items not on the agenda

Development Committee

The committee will review the 2025 Year End Report and accompanying matrix, summarizing the year's development activities. No decisions or new actions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational. The next meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2026.

• 2025 Year End Review – presentation of the Development Committee Year in Review report
• 2025 Development Committee Year End Matrix – data summary of development projects

City Council

The Powell City Council will consider four resolutions authorizing professional services agreements, including a $732,331 contract with American Structurepoint Inc. for engineering services on the Scioto Street Extension and Northeast Quadrant Parking Area. Additional resolutions cover a $257,874 contract for the Adventure Park Culvert/Pedestrian Tunnel final design and other engineering services for street and path maintenance. The council will also take first‑reading ordinances related to community reinvestment area agreements and a downtown overlay amendment.

• Resolution 2025-49: $732,331 engineering services for Scioto Street Extension and Northeast Quadrant Parking Area
• Resolution 2025-47: $257,874 engineering services for final design of Adventure Park Culvert/Pedestrian Tunnel
• Resolution 2025-48: Engineering and inspection services for 2026 Street and Path Maintenance Program
• Resolution 2025-46: Owner’s representative services for Lechler Building renovation
• Ordinance 2025-33: Amendment removing Historic Downtown Advisory Commission and shifting authority to Planning and Zoning Commission

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-46, authorizing a professional services agreement with SSOE + Shyft Design for the Lechler Building renovation. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-47, authorizing a $257,874 professional engineering contract with GPD Group for the final design of the Adventure Park culvert/pedestrian tunnel. The council also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-46 for Lechler Building owner's‑representative services (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 for Adventure Park tunnel design services ($257,874) (Y-6 N-0 AB-O)
• Approved minutes from the November 18, 2025 council meeting (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)

Powell Development Corporation

The council will approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and hear routine reports from the president, treasurer, and economic developer. New business includes an update on the Destination Delaware marketing campaign, a presentation of the Visit Powell 2025 annual report, and a review of the proposed 2026 budget. Old business addresses a revised draft of the Powell Development Corporation's Code of Regulations.

• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Destination Delaware marketing campaign update
• Visit Powell 2025 annual report presentation
• Review of the proposed 2026 budget
• Update to the Powell Development Corporation Code of Regulations

The board voted 5‑yes to 0‑no to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Mayor Tom Counts reported that the 2026 municipal budget was approved. No other formal motions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (vote Y‑5 N‑0 AB‑0)
• Approved the 2026 city budget (decision reported, no vote tally provided)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will review survey results for the 2026 Powell Festival and receive an update on the Facilities Master Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review of Powell Festival Community Survey Results for 2026 planning
• Review of Powell Festival Local Business Survey Results
• Facilities Master Plan Update – discussion only

The committee approved the minutes from the Operations Committee meeting held on October 21, 2025 by consensus. No other motions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion about the 2026 Powell Festival and an update on the Facilities Master Plan.

• Approved October 21, 2025 Operations Committee minutes (consensus)

City Council

City Council will review the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The body is also considering the redemption of $1,695,000 in outstanding refunding bonds from 2015. Other items include a road resurfacing agreement and a temporary moratorium on certain tax abatements.

• Ordinance 2025-26: Proposed budget and appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• Ordinance 2025-30: Redemption of $1,695,000 in Series 2015 refunding bonds
• Resolution 2025-43: Cooperation agreement with Delaware County for Sawmill Parkway resurfacing
• Resolution 2025-42: Support for brownfield remediation assessment at 47 Hall Street
• Resolution 2025-45: Temporary moratorium on residential new construction CRA tax abatement applications

The council approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting and the consent agenda. It adopted Resolution 2025‑41 supporting the national semiquincentennial, Resolution 2025‑42 for a brownfield asbestos survey, Resolution 2025‑43 for a Sawmill Parkway resurfacing agreement, and Resolution 2025‑44 appointing Samantha Borchers as Finance Director. The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑26, adopting the city’s 2026 budget. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes from Nov 5, 2025 (Y‑7)
• Approved consent agenda (Y‑7)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑41 supporting the semiquincentennial (Y‑7)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑42 for brownfield asbestos survey (Y‑6, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑43 for Sawmill Parkway resurfacing agreement (Y‑7)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑44 appointing Samantha Borchers as Finance Director (Y‑7)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑26 adopting the 2026 budget (Y‑7)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Powell Planning & Zoning Commission will review and recommend approval to City Council of an amendment to remove the Historic Downtown Advisory Commission (HDAC) from the Downtown Overlay District. The commission will also receive a presentation on the 2025 Zoning Code Update, focusing on nuisance/code enforcement and other topics. Both items are administrative reviews.

• CASE 2025-33ADM: Amendment to Section 1143.18 to remove HDAC from Downtown Overlay District, recommendation to City Council
• CASE 2025-12ADM: Presentation and review of 2025 Zoning Code Update focusing on Nuisance/Code Enforcement and Other Topics

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the October 2025 monthly report and Q4 2025 supplemental appropriations. Members will also discuss debt obligations for LCIFA/PCIFA and the draft 2026 legislative and 2027 budget calendars.

• October 2025 Monthly Report
• LCIFA/PCIFA Debt Obligations Update
• Q4 2025 Supplemental Appropriations
• Draft 2026 Legislative Calendar
• Draft 2027 Budget Calendar

The committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 Finance Committee meeting by consensus. Acting Finance Director Samantha Borchers presented the October financial report, noting operating revenue at 92.6% of the budget and expenditures at 66.1% of the budget, with a General Fund cash balance of $23.9 M and a positive cash flow of $881,000. The committee discussed debt redemption, supplemental appropriations, and project funding, but no further actions were approved at this meeting.

• Approved October 14, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (consensus)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will discuss the Downtown Commercial Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) incentives for two properties at 147 W. Olentangy St. and 173 W. Olentangy St. The agenda item is listed under Today's Business. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Downtown Commercial CRA incentives – 147 W. Olentangy St.
• Downtown Commercial CRA incentives – 173 W. Olentangy St.

The Development Committee approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting unanimously. The committee then moved to forward a tax‑abatement tool for the 147 and 173 W. Olentangy Street projects to the City Council, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after setting the next meeting for December 2, 2025.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Moved to forward downtown tax‑abatement proposal for 147 & 173 W. Olentangy St to City Council (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Set next meeting date: December 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)

City Council - AMENDED

The council will hold first readings of ordinances for the FY 2026 budget appropriation and amendments to the downtown Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) for Corinthian Commercial and Residential parcels. Resolutions include authorizing a police MOU on child abuse, landscaping at SR 750 and Grace Drive, engineering for the South Liberty shared-use path, and adopting a cybersecurity policy. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal and economic development discussions.

• Ordinance 2025-26 – FY 2026 budget appropriations for current expenses
• Ordinance 2025-27 – amend Downtown CRA for Corinthian Commercial parcels
• Ordinance 2025-28 – amend Downtown CRA for Corinthian Residential parcels
• Resolution 2025-39 – landscaping improvements at SR 750 and Grace Drive
• Resolution 2025-40 – engineering for South Liberty Street shared-use path and railroad crossing

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-38, authorizing a memorandum of understanding between the Powell Police Department and the Delaware County Department of Job and Family Services to address child abuse and neglect. It also approved Resolution 2025-39, allowing the city manager to contract J & J Schlaegel, Inc. for landscaping improvements at the city‑owned property at SR 750 and Grace Drive. Finally, the council approved Resolution 2025-40, authorizing professional engineering services from GPD Group for the South Liberty Street shared‑use path and railroad crossing project. All three resolutions passed with a 7‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-38 (MOU on child abuse/neglect) – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-39 (landscaping contract for SR 750 & Grace Drive) – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-40 (engineering services for South Liberty Street shared‑use path) – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0
• Approved minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0

Powell Development Corporation

The Powell Development Corporation will consider a performance-based business attraction grant for FOMO Pizza. Other items include extensions of facade improvement grants for properties at 36 N. Liberty and 5 S. Liberty Street, a request for additional funds for website redesign, and revisions to the PDC Code of Regulations. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss confidential economic development information.

• FOMO Pizza Performance Based Business Attraction Grant
• 36 N. Liberty Facade Grant Extension to 2026
• 5 S. Liberty Street Facade Grant Extension to 2026
• Website Redesign/Development - Request for additional funds
• Revisions to PDC Code of Regulations

The board approved a $343,300 performance‑based attraction grant for the new FOMO Pizza location, with a 5‑0 vote. It also reallocated $4,000 from contingent expenses to legal fees (5‑0). Two facade grants were extended into 2026: $25,000 for 36 N. Liberty and $22,500 for 5 S. Liberty (each 5‑0). The minutes from the August 26 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved $343,300 performance‑based grant for FOMO Pizza (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)
• Reallocated $4,000 from contingent expense to legal fees (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)
• Extended 36 N. Liberty Facade Grant, carrying $25,000 into 2026 budget (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)
• Extended 5 S. Liberty Facade Grant, carrying $22,500 into 2026 budget (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)

Operations Committee

The Powell Operations Committee will discuss an IT update from DMC Consulting, including a strategic partnership with EasyIT, a KPI dashboard, and an assessment comparison. They will also consider updates to the employee handbook for 2026 and a policy on HOA signage. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• IT update and report from Doug McCollough, DMC Consulting LLC, including strategic partnership with EasyIT
• Employee handbook updates with proposed 2026 handbook
• HOA signage policy review (Chase HOA and Private to Public Signs)

The Operations Committee approved the September 16, 2025 minutes by consensus. Chairman Tom Counts recommended deferring any discussion on rebidding the city’s IT services contract and to have Doug McCollough provide an update in the next few months. The HOA signage policy was postponed to a future meeting, and the Employee Handbook updates were also delayed pending that discussion.

• Approved Sep 16, 2025 Operations Committee minutes (consensus)
• Deferred discussion on rebidding IT services contract (no vote recorded)
• Postponed HOA signage policy discussion to a future meeting (no vote recorded)
• Postponed Employee Handbook updates pending HOA signage discussion (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council will hold a third reading and likely vote on Ordinance 2025-21, which amends the downtown Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) boundaries and administration. They will also have a first reading of Ordinance 2025-25 to extend the temporary moratorium on CRA tax abatements for new residential construction. The meeting includes executive sessions for legal matters and a personnel appointment.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2025-21 amending the Downtown CRA (tabled from September 16)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-25 extending moratorium on CRA tax abatements for residential new construction
• Presentation of Auditor of State Award to Acting Finance Director Samantha Borchers
• Liberty Township Fire Department update from Chief James Reardon
• Two executive sessions: (a) attorney conference on imminent court action, (b) personnel appointment

The City Council entered an executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(3) with a unanimous vote. The council then approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. Finally, the consent agenda was approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session (Y-6)
• Approved October 7 minutes (Y-6)
• Approved consent agenda (Y-6)

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission

The Historic Downtown Advisory Commission will conduct roll call, approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting, and review case 2025-32CA. The case requests a certificate of appropriateness to install an enclosed structure for an existing patio at Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap, located at 50 S. Liberty Street in the Downtown Business District. The commission will decide whether to approve the proposed enclosure.

• Roll call and call to order
• Approval of meeting minutes from 08/21/2025
• Case 2025-32CA: certificate of appropriateness for enclosed patio at 50 S. Liberty Street
• Review of staff report and application documents for Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap

Finance Committee

The Powell Finance Committee will receive the monthly financial report for September 2025 and review the proposed 2026 operating budget, including presentations and supplemental fund summaries. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting. A date change is noted for the next meeting to November 10, 2025.

• Monthly financial report for September 2025 (including cover memo and detailed reports)
• Review of 2026 Proposed Operating Budget (presentation and supplemental all-fund summary, proposed expenditures by account, fund, and category)
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• Next meeting rescheduled to Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm

The committee approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Finance Committee meeting by consensus. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussions of the 2026 proposed operating budget, staffing requests, and various department updates, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Approved September 9, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (consensus)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will meet to discuss an update regarding the Historic Property Survey. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025, meeting.

• Historic Property Survey Update

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 Development Committee meeting. The vote was recorded as Y‑3 N‑O AB‑0O. The meeting also included a detailed discussion of the historic property survey and possible changes to the downtown review process, but no further actions were formally adopted.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (vote Y-3 N-O AB-0O)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to hire Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for engineering services. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss property purchase, litigation, and economic development assistance.

• Resolution 2025-36: Professional services agreement with Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the Bennett Farm shared use path

The City Council approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution 2025‑36, authorizing the City Manager to contract with Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for engineering services on the Bennett Farm shared‑use path, using the $135,000 budget allocation and the low bid of $91,600. Both motions passed unanimously (Y‑7 N‑O AB‑0).

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Y‑7 N‑O AB‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑36 for Bennett Farm path contract (Y‑7 N‑O AB‑0)

Operations Committee

The committee will review updates on the community tornado siren system, the status of the AEP partnership, and the progress of the Facilities Master Plan. No formal actions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 Operations Committee meeting
• Update on tornado sirens
• Update on AEP
• Facilities Master Plan status

The committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 Operations Committee meeting by consensus. The meeting included updates on tornado siren relocation, AEP conduit work on SR750, and the Facilities Master Plan progress. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 19, 2025 Operations Committee minutes (consensus)

City Council

The Powell City Council will consider and adopt Resolution 2025‑34, which adopts the city's 2026‑2030 five‑year capital improvements program. It will also consider Resolution 2025‑35 requesting a traffic study on Rutherford Road to explore lowering the speed limit to 35 mph. In addition, the council will vote on several ordinances: extending the temporary moratorium on community reinvestment area tax abatements (Ordinance 2025‑24), amending the downtown CRA boundaries and governance (Ordinance 2025‑21), and amending the city fee schedule (Ordinance 2025‑23). Routine items such as approval of minutes, monthly reports, and committee updates are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025‑34 – adoption of the 2026‑2030 five‑year capital improvements program
• Resolution 2025‑35 – request for a traffic study on Rutherford Road to consider a speed‑limit reduction to 35 mph
• Ordinance 2025‑24 – extension of the temporary moratorium on CRA tax abatements for new residential construction
• Ordinance 2025‑21 – amendment of downtown Community Reinvestment Area boundaries and creation of a housing council
• Ordinance 2025‑23 – amendment to the city fee schedule

The council approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda. It adopted Resolution 2025‑34, the 2026‑2030 five‑year capital improvements program, with a budget of about $60 million. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑35, directing Liberty Township to conduct a traffic study on Rutherford Road to seek a 35 mph speed limit. The agenda was amended to add Ordinance 2025‑24, extending the moratorium on community reinvestment area tax abatements.

• Approved Sep 2, 2025 meeting minutes (Y-7 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved consent agenda (Y-7 N-0 AB-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑34, five‑year capital improvements program (Y-7 N-0 AB-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑35, request traffic study for Rutherford Road speed‑limit reduction (Y-7 N-0 AB-0)
• Amended agenda to add Ordinance 2025‑24 (Y-7 N-0 AB-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request to demolish a building at 110 South Liberty Street and an amendment for car ports at Nolan Reserve. The body will also review updates to the 2025 Zoning Code regarding parking and signage regulations.

• Case 2025-29CA: Demolition request for 110 South Liberty Street
• Case 2025-28AM: Amended final development plan for car ports at Nolan Reserve (8889 Moreland Street)
• Case 2025-12ADM: 2025 Zoning Code Update for sign and parking regulations

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the August 2025 monthly report and a proposed overhaul of the 2026 Fee Schedule. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the CRA.

• Proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
• August 2025 Monthly Report
• CRA Discussion

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with a vote of Y-4 N-O AB-O. The committee also reviewed the proposed 2026 fee schedule and discussed a downtown development incentive, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved August 12, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (vote Y-4 N-O AB-O)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to authorize professional services for the Village Green Master Plan Phase II, approve budget commission tax rates, and appoint board members. The council will also hold a first reading on an ordinance creating a Downtown Community Reinvestment Area.

• Resolution 2025-29: Authorizes Pizzuti Solutions LLC for Phase II of Village Green Master Plan
• Resolution 2025-30: Authorizes tax levies and rates per the Budget Commission
• Resolution 2025-31: Authorizes amendment to contract with Doug McCollough for IT leadership
• Resolution 2025-32: Authorizes parking agreement with Laurie Sue Groff Knight
• Ordinance 2025-21: First reading to establish Downtown Community Reinvestment Area

The council unanimously approved the August 19 meeting minutes. It also approved Resolution 2025-29 to move forward with Phase II of the Village Green Master Plan with Pizzuti Solutions. Resolution 2025-30 adopted the budget commission's tax levy rates for fiscal year 2026. Resolution 2025-31 authorized a $72,000 amendment to the IT services contract with DMC Group LLC.

• Approved August 19 minutes (Y-7 N-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29 for Village Green Phase II (Y-7 N-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 tax levy rates for FY2026 (Y-7 N-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-31 IT services amendment $72,000 (Y-7 N-0)

Powell Development Corporation

The Powell Development Corporation will consider a performance-based business attraction grant for Osaka Express Inc., doing business as Hoseki Sushi & Grill. The board will also review proposed revisions to its Code of Regulations for reorganization. Reports from the president, treasurer, and economic development administrator are scheduled. Minutes from the July 22 meeting are up for approval.

• Consideration of Performance Based Business Attraction Grant for Hoseki Sushi & Grill
• Review of proposed revisions to Code of Regulations for reorganization
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025
• Treasurer's July 2025 financial report
• Economic Development Administrator's July 2025 report

The Powell Development Corporation approved a Performance Based Business Attraction Grant for Osaka Express Inc. DBA Hoseki Sushi & Grill, authorizing reimbursement up to $11,000 and payment of related invoices. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Hoseki Sushi & Grill Performance Based Business Attraction Grant (5-0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission

The Historic Downtown Advisory Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request to demolish a building at 110 South Liberty Street. The site is in the Downtown Business District, about 800 feet south of the Olentangy Street intersection. Applicant Crawford Hoying, represented by Russell Hunter, seeks the commission’s recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for demolition of 110 S. Liberty St building
• Review of staff report, application, statement, and concept documents
• Recommendation to Planning and Zoning Commission

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will meet to discuss a resident request for a railroad quiet zone and the speed limit on Rutherford Road. The body will also review a presentation regarding an unmarked veterans memorial and provide an update on Passport to Powell.

• Railroad Quiet Zone resident request
• Rutherford Road speed limit
• Unmarked Veterans Memorial DAR presentation
• Passport to Powell update

The Operations Committee approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting by consensus. The committee discussed the unmarked veterans memorial and recommended offering the city’s representative seat on the DAR memorial committee to Councilmember Tyler Herrmann, with Assistant City Manager Jeffrey Tyler as a backup. No final decision was made on the memorial’s location or the railroad quiet‑zone request; further study was suggested.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Operations Committee minutes (consensus)
• Recommended offering city representation on DAR memorial committee to Councilmember Tyler Herrmann first, then Assistant City Manager Jeffrey Tyler

City Council

City Council will review a master plan for the Village Green and a community attitude survey. The body is deciding on agreements for infrastructure improvements and new permitting software, as well as modifications to 2025 appropriations.

• Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for at-grade crossing improvements at Seldom Seen Road
• Professional services agreement with OpenGov for development permitting software
• Ordinance 2025-20 to modify appropriations for calendar year 2025
• Transfer of ownership and location notices for 50 E. Olentangy St. and 258 W. Olentangy St.
• Village Green Master Plan Phase I Summary presentation

The council listened to a presentation of the City’s Community Attitude Survey findings and a summary of the Village Green Master Plan Phase One. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded for either item. The meeting consisted of informational presentations only.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review July 2025 monthly reports and follow up on Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project and funding details. The body will also discuss supplemental appropriations for permitting software and the 2025 debt issuance.

• Supplemental appropriations for permitting software
• CIP project and funding details follow-up
• Update on 2025 debt issuance and payoff of 2024 notes
• 2026 Budget Schedule and legislative priorities
• Review of July 2025 monthly financial reports

The committee approved the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on June 10, 2025 by consensus. The meeting included a review of July financial reports, discussion of the five‑year CIP updates, and supplemental appropriation requests, but no formal votes were recorded on those items. The 2025 debt issuance was reported as closed and funds received for payoff of 2024 notes.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (consensus)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will review and discuss the Village Green Master Plan Market Study, a commercial market analysis for the Village Green area. The only substantive item on the agenda is this discussion; the remainder is procedural (call to order, pledge, approval of prior minutes).

• Discussion of Village Green Master Plan Market Study (Village Green Market Analysis_Commercial Summary.pdf)

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the June 3 2025 Development Committee meeting. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the remaining agenda items were discussed only.

• Approved June 3 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the City of Powell Charter to be placed on the November 4, 2025 ballot. The body is also reviewing development plans for two commercial sites on West Olentangy Street and a crosswalk improvement project.

• Ordinance 2025-18: Proposed charter amendments for the November 4, 2025 election
• Ordinance 2025-14: Development plan for a three-story mixed-use building at 173 West Olentangy Street
• Ordinance 2025-15: Development plan for a 4,600-square-foot commercial building at 147 West Olentangy Street
• Resolution 2025-26: Agreement with ODOT for crosswalk improvements on Olentangy Street (SR750)
• Presentation by Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

The council approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. It also approved Resolution 2025‑26, authorizing the city manager to finalize the ODOT agreement for design and construction of crosswalk improvements on Olentangy Street (SR750), again by a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (Y‑6 N‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑26 for SR750 crosswalk improvements (Y‑6 N‑0)

City Council

The Powell City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one to place a charter amendment on the November 4, 2025 ballot and another to adjust certified revenue estimates in Fund 324. The council will also receive a presentation and discuss the proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. No final votes are expected on the first-reading ordinances or the CIP discussion.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-18 – charter amendment to be placed on the November 4, 2025 ballot (emergency declared)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-19 – amending certified revenue estimates within Series 2025 Fund 324 (emergency declared)
• Presentation and council discussion of the proposed 2026-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

Powell Development Corporation

The Powell Development Corporation council will approve the minutes from the June 24 meeting and hear routine reports from the president, treasurer, and economic development administrator. The primary new business item is a proposal for a Local Roots performance‑based business retention and expansion grant, including an application from Jessica Iams. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer's June 2025 financial report
• Economic Development Administrator's June 2025 report
• Consider Local Roots performance‑based business retention and expansion grant application

The Powell Development Corporation approved the minutes from its June 24, 2025 meeting. The board also approved a Business Retention and Expansion Grant for Local Roots (Real Pit BBQ) to be paid in 2026. No members of the public participated, and the meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

• Approved minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved Local Roots Business Retention and Expansion Grant (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission

The Historic Downtown Advisory Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign at 95 South Liberty Street. The applicant, Next Day Signs, requests approval for a sign that would be larger and placed closer to the street than current code allows. The property is zoned Downtown Business District.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for sign plan at 95 S. Liberty Street, applicant Next Day Signs (Aaron Schlagbaum), seeking exception for larger sign at lesser setback in DB district

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a sketch plan for the adaptive reuse of a building at 36 N. Liberty Street. The body will also review updates to the 2025 Zoning Code regarding site amenities and elements.

• Case 2025-24SP: Mixed-use development proposal for 36 N. Liberty Street including event, restaurant, residential, and office space
• Case 2025-12ADM: Administrative review of 2025 Zoning Code Update for Site Amenities and Site Elements

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will discuss a planning and development software program and receive an update on the splash pad. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of Planning and Development Software Program
• Update on Splash Pad project
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting

The committee reviewed proposals for a new permitting software, recommending Open Gov but took no formal vote. They also examined the aging splash pad, its maintenance costs, and possible long‑term solutions, without adopting a specific plan.

City Council

The Powell City Council will hold first readings on two development plans for downtown Olentangy Street: a three-story mixed-use building at 173 W. Olentangy and a two-story commercial building at 147 W. Olentangy. Resolutions include purchasing a service truck, establishing 2026 estimated revenues, and activating outdoor warning sirens via Delaware County. Council will also discuss Charter Review Commission recommendations and consider an economic incentive amendment with CSD Powell, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025-14: Preliminary/final plan for a 3-story mixed-use building at 173 W. Olentangy St. (DB zone)
• Ordinance 2025-15: Preliminary/final plan for a 4,600-sq-ft commercial building at 147 W. Olentangy St. (DB zone)
• Resolution 2025-22: Authorize purchase of a service truck from Byers Automotive (replacing a 2013 F-350)
• Resolution 2025-24: Agreement with Delaware County EMA for activation of outdoor warning sirens
• Ordinance 2025-17: Second amendment to economic incentive agreement with CSD Powell, LLC (CoHatch)

The council approved Resolution 2025-22 to adopt the meeting minutes (7‑yes, 0‑no). It adopted Resolution 2025-23 establishing estimated 2026 city revenues, including $1.4 M interest income (7‑yes, 0‑no). It also approved Resolution 2025-24 authorizing the city manager to contract with Delaware County for operation of outdoor warning sirens (6‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain). Ordinance 2025-14 for a mixed‑use development at 173 W. Olentangy St. received its first reading but was not voted on.

• Approved Resolution 2025-22 (minutes) – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 (2026 revenue estimates) – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-24 (outdoor warning siren agreement) – vote Y-6 N-0 AB-1
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-14 (mixed‑use development) – no vote recorded

Powell Development Corporation

The Powell Development Corporation will review financial reports, committee updates, and new business items including a proposed business attraction grant for the Lani Rooftop Bar and a presentation on the Destination Delaware Powell marketing plan.

• Approval of May and June 2025 minutes
• May 2025 financial report
• Lani Rooftop Bar Business Attraction Grant
• Destination Delaware Powell Marketing Plan Presentation
• Powell Development Corporation Logo Concepts

The Powell Development Corporation approved an $18,000 Business Attraction Grant for the Lani Rooftop Bar, contingent on documentation of a liquor‑license transfer and related legal fees. It also approved a cooperative marketing agreement with Destination Delaware, allocating up to $25,000 for 2025 to promote Powell businesses. Both motions passed unanimously with four affirmative votes and no opposition.

• Approved $18,000 Lani Rooftop Bar Business Attraction Grant (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved $25,000 Destination Delaware marketing agreement (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 special meeting (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)

Operations Committee

The Powell Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 15, 2025, and then discuss two items: an IT strategy offsite backup presentation and a utility update. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled. The meeting is largely informational.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 Operations Committee minutes
• IT strategy offsite backup presentation (COP - Backup Presentation.pdf)
• Utility update discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 Operations Committee meeting by consensus. Members discussed a proposed disk‑based offsite backup system but did not vote on it, noting a council resolution will be presented later. The finance director reported an energy contract extension that saved over $52,000 and mentioned a future supplemental appropriation for electricity costs. No other business was presented.

• Approved April 15, 2025 Operations Committee minutes (consensus)

City Council

The council will consider resolutions including extending the marijuana moratorium for 12 more months, authorizing an easement for a clustered mailbox in Morris Station, and contracting for an offsite backup and disaster recovery strategy. Also on the agenda are second reading of an ordinance to create an electric aggregation program and first readings of ordinances for property acquisition for roadway infrastructure near N. Depot and sale of a surplus police vehicle. Council will discuss the Charter Review Commission report.

• Resolution 2025-20: Extend moratorium on retail cultivation, processing, and dispensing of adult-use and medical marijuana for another 12 months
• Ordinance 2025-11 (second reading): Authorize opt-out electric service aggregation program, with ballot question for voters
• Ordinance 2025-12 (first reading): Authorize acquisition of property interests for constructing and improving roadway infrastructure near N. Depot
• Ordinance 2025-13 (first reading): Authorize sale of a municipal-owned police vehicle declared surplus
• Presentation: Village Green Master Planning update by James Russell of Pizzuti Solutions

The council approved Resolution 2025-20, extending the twelve‑month moratorium on retail cultivation, processing, and dispensing of adult‑use and medical marijuana for another twelve months. The motion was moved by Councilmember David Lester, seconded by Vice‑Mayor Heather Karr, and passed with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting also approved the minutes from June 3, 2025, a consent agenda, and Resolutions 2025-19 (mailbox easement) and 2025-21 (off‑site IT backup agreement).

• Approved Resolution 2025-20 extending marijuana moratorium (Y-6 N-O AB-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 authorizing easement for clustered mailbox (Y-6 N-O AB-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 authorizing IT backup and disaster recovery agreement (Y-6 N-O AB-0)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting (Y-6 N-O AB-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including liquor control and economic development items (Y+4 N-O AB-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hear a recommendation on a Certificate of Appropriateness and development plan for the Milano Redevelopment, a 24,000-square-foot mixed-use building with 16 residential units. Other agenda items include a Kroger sign plan at 7525 Guard Well Street, a sketch plan for a 6,400-square-foot event center at 67 Grace Drive, and a presentation on the 2025 Zoning Code Update.

• Milano Redevelopment: demolition and construction of 24,000 sq ft mixed-use building with 16 residential units at 173 West Olentangy Street
• Kroger sign plan for a commercial development with fuel station at 7525 Guard Well Street
• Genesis Event Center: sketch plan for a 6,400 sq ft event facility on a 2-acre site at 67 Grace Drive
• 2025 Zoning Code Update presentation on the entitlement review process
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting

Powell Development Corporation - Special Meeting

The Powell Development Corporation will hold a special meeting on June 10, 2025, to discuss a modification to development incentives. The board will first enter an executive session under Ohio law to review confidential marketing plans, business strategies, and negotiations related to economic development assistance. Following the closed session, the board will consider new business on the incentives modification.

• Executive session authorized under ORC 121.22(G)(8) for confidential economic development information
• New Business item: Development Incentives Modification

The Powell Development Corporation entered executive session at 6:31 p.m. and returned to open session at 6:54 p.m. The board authorized an addendum to the Development Agreement with Matt Davis to modify incentive payment dates and rental provisions. It also approved a budget adjustment adding $300,000 from the Capital Improvement Program and a $100,000 salary line item. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

• Entered executive session (vote Y-5 N-O AB-0)
• Authorized addendum to Development Agreement with Matt Davis modifying incentive dates and rental terms (vote Y-5 N-0O AB-0)
• Adjusted budget with $300,000 CIP transfer and $100,000 salary line item (vote Y-5 N-0O AB-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote Y-5 N-0O AB-0)

Finance Committee

The Powell Finance Committee will receive presentations on treasury management and an investment update, review monthly financial reports, and discuss RITA refunds and retainer reconciliation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is primarily informational.

• Treasury management presentation by Alex DeRosa of Three+One
• Investment update by Jim McCourt of Meeder Investment Management
• Review of May 2025 monthly financial reports
• Discussion of RITA refunds and retainer reconciliation
• Review of notes terms

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on May 13, 2025. The motion passed with a unanimous yea vote. No other motions or formal decisions were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion on treasury management and investment updates.

• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will meet to review a historic property survey. Members will also receive an update on the downtown parking strategy, including a presentation on valet and shuttle options.

• Historic Property Survey
• Downtown Parking Strategy Update (valet and shuttle presentation)

The Development Committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 5‑yes vote. No other actions were voted on; the committee discussed a historic property survey and downtown parking options but deferred any decisions.

• Approved May 7, 2025 Development Committee minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposal to put an opt-out electric service aggregation program to a public vote. The body is also considering a development plan amendment for hospital signage and receiving a report from the Charter Review Commission.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Proposed ballot question for an opt-out electric service aggregation program
• Ordinance 2025-10: Request for two additional ground signs for OSU Wexner Medical Center on Sawmill Parkway north of Home Road
• Charter Review Commission Report presented by Chairman Dan Swartwout
• Liquor control notice for FOMO Pizza LLC at 4290 Home Road, Ste I-J

The council approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda items, each by a unanimous vote. A first reading was taken of Ordinance 2025-10, which would amend the development plan to permit two additional ground signs for the hospital on the east side of Sawmill Parkway. No other actions were taken on the Charter Review Commission recommendations.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Y-7, N-0, AB-0)
• Approved consent agenda for Division of Liquor Control notice to TREX FOMO Pizza LLC (Y-7, N-0, AB-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-10 to allow two additional ground signs for hospital site (no vote recorded)

Powell Development Corporation

The Powell Development Corporation will convene for a regular meeting that includes approval of minutes from April 22, 2025, and reports from the president, treasurer, and economic development administrator. The board will then enter executive session under Ohio law to discuss confidential information related to economic development assistance, including marketing plans and business strategy.

• Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(8) to consider confidential economic development assistance information
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025, meeting
• Monthly Treasurer's Report and April 2025 Economic Development Report to be presented

The board approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It adopted three budget amendments: adding $300,000 to the CIP fund revenue transfer, increasing the tax‑preparation fee line by $1,700, and creating a legal‑fee expense line with a $5,000 reallocation from accounting fees. The board also entered executive session under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(8) and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved $300,000 increase to CIP fund revenue transfer (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved $1,700 increase to tax preparation fee line (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved creation of legal fee expense line and $5,000 reallocation from accounting fees (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved entry into executive session per Ohio Rev Code 121.22(G)(8) (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (vote Y-4 N-0 AB-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Powell Charter Review Commission will review the final draft of its report to City Council. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and citizen participation before considering the report.

• Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2025 Charter Review Commission meeting
• Review of Final Charter Review Commission Report to City Council (draft attached)

City Council

The Powell City Council will vote on resolutions and ordinances including a temporary parking agreement, adoption of the 2025 Shared Use Path Plan, and two bond issuances: up to $6.3 million for acquiring approximately 32 acres for public purposes and up to $1.7 million for reconstructing North Depot Street. The meeting also includes an executive session for pending court action and economic development negotiations.

• Resolution 2025-16: temporary parking agreement with Zenios Properties 75 N Liberty LLC
• Resolution 2025-17: adopt 2025 Shared Use Path Plan
• Ordinance 2025-08: up to $6,300,000 in notes to acquire approx. 32 acres for public purposes
• Ordinance 2025-09: up to $1,700,000 in notes for reconstruction of North Depot Street (pavement, parking, sidewalks, bike paths, lighting, drainage, streetscape)
• Executive session for pending court action and economic development negotiations

The council approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda. It also approved a temporary downtown parking agreement, adopted the 2025 Shared Use Path Plan, and adopted a resolution authorizing reimbursement of eligible capital expenditures up to $9.7 million. All three resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved consent agenda (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 temporary parking agreement (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 2025 Shared Use Path Plan (Y-7 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 reimbursement intent up to $9.7 M (Y-7 N-0 AB-0)

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission

The Powell Historic Downtown Advisory Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, approve April meeting minutes, and hear three Certificate of Appropriateness requests. Two requests seek approval for exterior modifications in the Downtown Business District: one to convert a house at 60 E. Olentangy Street into a mixed-use space, and another to add a patio and walk-in cooler at 22 S. Liberty Street. A third request asks for a store-front paint color that deviates from the approved palette at 180 W. Olentangy Street.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Certificate of Appropriateness 2025-15CA: mixed-use conversion of house at 60 E. Olentangy Street (applicant Tim Lai)
• Certificate of Appropriateness 2025-16CA: new patio and walk-in cooler at 22 S. Liberty Street (applicant Dustin Sun)
• Certificate of Appropriateness 2025-19CA: store-front paint color variance at 180 W. Olentangy Street (applicant James Parks)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Powell Planning & Zoning Commission will consider four development items: an amended final development plan for a wall sign at Ale Wine & Spirits, an amended final development plan for ground signs at OSU Wexner Medical Center, a combined preliminary and final development plan for a 4,600-square-foot commercial building at 147 West Olentangy Street (Campbell House), and a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a 2,700-square-foot commercial structure at 44 North Liberty Street. The commission will also discuss a zoning code update regarding land uses and housing.

• Amended final development plan (2025-14AM) for additional wall sign at Ale Wine & Spirits, east side of Sawmill Parkway
• Amended final development plan (2025-08AFDP) for two additional ground signs at OSU Wexner Medical Center, east side of Sawmill Parkway
• Preliminary and final development plan (2025-04PDP/FDP) for 4,600-sq-ft commercial structure at 147 West Olentangy Street (Campbell House), recommendation to City Council
• Certificate of appropriateness review (2025-14CA) to demolish 2,700-sq-ft commercial structure at 44 North Liberty Street, applicant City of Powell
• Discussion on zoning code update (2025-12ADM) regarding land uses and housing

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It authorized an additional wall sign at 7560 Guard Well Street, approved an off‑premise sign for the OSU Wexner Medical Center, and approved the Campbell House mixed‑use development with parking and setback deviations. The commission also approved the demolition of the vacant building at 44 North Liberty Street to enable the Scioto Street extension, which will add 137 public parking spaces.

• Approved March 12 minutes (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved additional wall sign at 7560 Guard Well Street (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved OSU Wexner Medical Center off‑premise sign deviation (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved Campbell House development with parking and setback deviations (Y-6 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved demolition of 44 North Liberty Street building (vote not recorded in provided text)

Finance Committee

The Powell Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the monthly financial report for April 2025, review a debt schedule and related legislation for several projects including Bennett Farm and N. Depot St. Reconstruction, consider supplemental appropriations, and receive a RITA update on income tax refunds for non-residents. These discussions may lead to recommendations to the full council. The agenda is mostly substantive with key financial items.

• Monthly Financial Report for April 2025
• Review of Debt Schedule and Legislation for Bennett Farm, Redwood Commercial, N. Depot St. Reconstruction, and Scioto St. Extension
• Supplemental Appropriations for May 2025
• RITA Update on Income Tax Refunds for Non-Residents

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. The vote passed unanimously with four members in favor and none opposed. The meeting also included a review of the monthly financial report and a discussion of upcoming debt issuance, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved March 11, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (Y-4 N-O AB-0)

Charter Review Commission

The Powell Charter Review Commission will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and review a draft report intended for submission to City Council. The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 minutes
• Review of Draft Charter Review Report to City Council
• Meeting location: Powell Council Chambers
• Meeting date: May 8, 2025
• Meeting time: 6:30 PM

Development Committee

The Development Committee will review a draft policy and procedures for converting private streets to public streets. It will also discuss an update to the city's Comprehensive Plan. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Draft Policy and Procedures for the Conversion of Private Streets to Public Streets
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2025 Development Committee meeting. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. No other actions were formally adopted at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting (Y‑4 N‑0 AB‑0)

City Council

The Powell City Council will convene to consider several agenda items, including routine items and specific decisions. Council members will vote on Resolution 2025-15, which would authorize the city manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program. They will also approve Resolution 2025-14 to sell unneeded municipal property by internet auction and address multiple liquor‑license transfers and economic‑development applications.

• Transfer of liquor license ownership to RAMM Partnership LLC (Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen) at 50 S. Liberty St.
• New liquor license for Kroger Co. at 7525 Guardwell Street.
• Economic Development TREX applications for FOMO Pizza LLC (4290 Home Road) and CSD Powell RG LLC (50 E. Olentangy Street).
• Resolution 2025-14 authorizing internet auction sale of unneeded municipal property.
• Resolution 2025-15 authorizing city manager to submit USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application.

The council approved Resolution 2025-15, authorizing the city manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All program. It also approved Resolution 2025-14, allowing municipal property to be sold through an online auction. The consent agenda, covering several liquor‑license transfers and economic‑development TREX applications, was approved. The council entered executive session to discuss confidential economic‑development matters.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 (grant application to USDOT) – vote Y-7 N-O AB-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 (online auction of municipal property) – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0
• Approved consent agenda items (liquor license transfers and TREX applications) – vote Y-7 N-O AB-O
• Approved minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting – vote Y-7 N-0 AB-0
• Moved to enter executive session – vote Y-7 N-0O AB-0

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request to reduce the required easement setback for swimming pools from 12 feet to 7 feet from the AEP easement. The site is at 1150 Amaranthus Drive in the Woods of Powell subdivision, zoned Planned Residence District. The applicant seeks to build a pool closer to the easement than code allows.

• Variance request (Case 2025-09V) to reduce swimming pool setback from 12 feet to 7 feet from AEP easement at 1150 Amaranthus Drive
• Applicant: Aaron Zofkie, represented by Luxury Pools and Living

Powell Development Corporation

The Powell Development Corporation will consider a support request for the Powell Women in Business Summit, presented by Gretchen Bonasera and Monika Torrence. The board will also discuss branding and website development for the Corporation. An executive session is scheduled to discuss confidential economic development assistance matters.

• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting
• Powell Women in Business Summit Sponsorship support request
• Powell Development Corporation Branding and Website project
• Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(8) for economic development assistance
• Monthly Treasurer's Report and Economic Development Administrator's report

The board approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting. It authorized a $1,500 sponsorship for the Powell Women in Business Summit and a $1,525 contract with Yes Creative for new branding and website templates. The board also entered an executive session to discuss confidential economic‑development matters before adjourning.

• Approved March 25 minutes (Y-3 N-0 AB-1)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Women in Business Summit (Y-4 N-0 AB-0)
• Approved $1,525 contract for branding and website development (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)
• Entered executive session on confidential economic‑development issues (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)
• Adjourned meeting (Y-5 N-0 AB-0)

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission

The Historic Downtown Advisory Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (2025-10CA) requesting demolition of an existing building and construction of a three‑story, 24,000‑square‑foot mixed‑use development with 16 residential units on a 1.248‑acre site at 173 West Olentangy Street. The applicant is Transform Construction and the site is zoned DB – Downtown Business District. The commission will also review a request (Case 2025-11ADM) to update its rules and regulations for the Historic District Advisory Commission.

• Certificate of Appropriateness (2025-10CA) for demolition and new 24,000‑sq‑ft mixed‑use building with 16 units at 173 West Olentangy St., applicant Transform Construction
• Review and approval of updated rules and regulations for the Historic District Advisory Commission (Case 2025-11ADM)