Canal Winchester Council set to vote on Hill Road funding, land dedication, and festival authorization
Canal Winchester City Council has a full agenda for August 3, with votes scheduled on state funding for the Hill Road widening project, a 0.679-acre land dedication, a $20,000 budget amendment, and authorization for the annual Labor Day Festival. Minutes from the council's July 20 meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes from that session are not yet in the record.
Hill Road widening funding up for vote
Council will consider Ordinance ORD-26-014, which seeks financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for the Hill Road widening project. The ordinance was given a first reading at the July 20 council meeting, where council also discussed declaring an emergency on the matter. The council work session on August 3 includes a separate discussion item on the OPWC project (OTH-26-008).
Land dedication and zoning appeal on work session agenda
The Council Work Session on August 3 includes Ordinance ORD-26-016, which would accept a 0.679-acre parcel of land from Velocity Hill Road Parcel One, LLC for use as public right-of-way. The work session will also review findings of fact and conclusions of law related to a zoning appeal for a proposed express car wash at 9875 Greengate Blvd. (OTH-26-007), and will set a Rules Committee meeting date (OTH-26-010).
Water line easement from Meijer
Resolution RES-26-030 would authorize the mayor to accept a water line easement from Meijer Stores Limited Partnership. The easement is tied to the Velocity Hill Road project, according to the August 3 agenda. The same resolution appeared on the July 20 council agenda.
Labor Day Festival authorization
Resolution RES-26-031 would authorize the Labor Day Festival Committee to operate the annual Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival on city streets and sidewalks. This item was also on the July 20 agenda.
US Route 33 widening contracts
Resolution RES-26-032 would authorize the mayor or designee to enter contracts with the Director of Transportation for widening US Route 33. This appeared on the July 20 agenda; no vote outcome is available because minutes have not been published.
Budget amendment and public hearing
Council will consider Ordinance ORD-26-015, which would amend the 2026 budget to restore $20,000 in emergency funds. The August 3 agenda also includes setting a public hearing for a Planning and Zoning recommendation on September 8 at 5:45 PM.
Planning and Zoning appointment
Resolution RES-26-033, on the July 20 agenda, would appoint Chuck Milliken to serve the remainder of a four-year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. No vote outcome is recorded yet.
Landmarks Commission reviewed 11 property requests
The Landmarks Commission met July 27 to consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior property changes. Items included a proposed duplex-to-single-family conversion with additions at 41 West Columbus Street (CA-26-023), demolition of a rear accessory building at 108 N High Street (CA-26-026), new windows and doors for Faith Educare at 15 West Columbus Street (CA-26-027), new vinyl and LP Smartside lap siding at 59 N Trine Street (CA-26-028/029), and new fencing at 80 East Waterloo Street (CA-26-031). Minutes have not been published.
CWICC considered property sale and elections
The Canal Winchester Industry and Commerce Corporation met July 28 to consider Resolution 2026-301, regarding lease termination and a purchase option for property at 18–26 West Waterloo St. by Fairfield Trine, LLC. The body also held elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and a Category B Trustee for a South Central Power employee position. Minutes have not been published.
Coming up
- **August 3, City Council**: Votes on Hill Road OPWC funding (ORD-26-014), Labor Day festival (RES-26-031), Meijer water line easement (RES-26-030), $20,000 budget amendment (ORD-26-015), and setting a September 8 public hearing.
- **August 3, Council Work Session**: Vote on 0.679-acre land dedication (ORD-26-016), review of zoning appeal findings for 9875 Greengate Blvd., and OPWC project discussion.