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Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), for its annual organizational meeting. No appeal hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

Property Appeals Board will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), for its annual organizational meeting and to consider the following appeals:

• PAB-0003-2025 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM APPEAL CODE SECTION 903.4 - 620 Codrington Circle, Michael and Lauren Keller, Appellants; Department of Engineering, Appellee
• PAB-0004-2025 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM APPEAL CODE SECTION 903.4 - 378 DePauw Court, Lisa Bishop-Easley, Appellant; Department of Engineering, Appellee
• PAB-0005-2025 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM APPEAL CODE SECTION 903.4 - 149 Landover Road, Mike and Tracy Carr, Appellants; Department of Engineering, Appellee

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: January 16, 2026

___________________________________________________________________________PUBLIC NOTICES – 2026 Meetings___________________________________________________________________________

2026 Organizational/Regular Meetings will be held for the following public bodies at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230): 

1.  Landscape Board, Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m., Front Lobby Conference Room
2. Parks & Recreation Board, Wednesday, January 14 at 6:15 p.m., Committee Room
3. Planning Commission, Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers
4. Civil Service Commission, Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers
5. Fair Housing Board, Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. (*Canceled due to lack of quorum)
6. Records Commission, Tuesday, January 20 at 4:00 p.m., Committee Room
7. Property Appeals Board, Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers

City Council will meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month in regular session at 7:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chambers (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), except the following dates in which it will meet as follows:

• No Meeting held January 5, 2026, due to organizational/regular meeting held January 2, 2026
• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Regular Council (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed January 19, 2026)
• Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Regular Council (Labor Day observed September 7, 2026)

Committee of the Whole will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), except the following dates in which it will meet as follows:

• Monday, May 18, 2026 - Committee of the Whole held immediately following Regular Council starting at 7:00 PM (no Committee on May 25, 2026)
• Monday, June 1, 2026 - Committee of the Whole held immediately following Regular Council starting at 7:00 PM (no Committee on June 8, 2026)
• Monday, June 15, 2026 - Committee of the Whole held immediately following Regular Council starting at 7:00 PM (no Committee on June 22, 2026)
• Monday, July 6, 2026 - Committee of the Whole held immediately following Regular Council starting at 7:00 PM (no Committee on July 13, 2026)
• Monday, July 20, 2026 - Committee of the Whole held immediately following Regular Council starting at 7:00 PM (no Committee on July 27, 2026)
• Monday, August 3, 2026 - Committee of the Whole held immediately following Regular Council starting at 7:00 PM (no Committee on August 10, 2026)
• Monday, August 17, 2026 - Committee of the Whole held immediately following Regular Council starting at 7:00 PM (no Committee on August 24, 2026)

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: January 6, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary section 1103.06(e) - Estate Residential: Development Standards of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 52 Price Road; Parcel ID 025-000967; Current Zoning ER - Estate Residential; Barbara Rogers, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Sections 1109.05(e)(1)(A)/(D) - Fences of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 4171 Clotts Road; Parcel 025-001983; Current Zoning ER - Estate Residential; Megan Workman, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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The City Council will hold its annual Organizational & Regular Meetings at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers. The Organizational Meeting agenda will include the official swearings-in of Councilmembers Stephen Renner (Ward 1), Michael Schnetzer (Ward 2), Kaylee Padova (Ward 3), and Trenton Weaver (Ward 4).

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: December 19, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

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1. The Finance Committee will meet immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for review of the FY 2025 Quarter 3 Financial Report and the FY 2026 Budget – General Budget Questions and Amended Budget Proposal.  
2. The City Council will hold a public hearing at their Regular Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 15, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for public comment prior to a vote on the following ordinance: ORD-0053-2025 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (THE COLUMBUS ACADEMY PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, OHIO, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, AN ASSIGNMENT OF LOAN AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE AND AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
3. Notice is hereby given that members of the Gahanna City Council have been invited to attend a meeting of the Community Improvement Corporation of Gahanna (CIC) on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the Senior Center (480 Rocky Fork Blvd, Gahanna, OH, 43230). The purpose is for the CIC board to present an annual report on CIC activities and offer a look-ahead to 2026. During this meeting, a majority of City Council may be present and may participate in discussion regarding matters of city business. Please note that no official action will be taken by City Council at this meeting and attendance by Councilmembers is not required.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: December 5, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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1. The Finance Committee will meet immediately following the City Council – Regular Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for review of the FY 2026 Budget – General Budget Questions.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: November 25, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.07 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 167 Scottsbury Court; Parcel ID 025-006071; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; William Sweeney, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.08 - Medium Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 1392 Hanbury Court; Parcel ID 025-007628; Current Zoning R-2 - Medium Lot Residential; Nichole Coverstone, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.09(e) - Development Standards: Small Lot Residential (R-3) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 535 Humboldt Court; Parcel ID 025-009398; Current Zoning R-3 - Small Lot Residential; Rand Gulvas, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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1. The Finance Committee will meet immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 24, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for review of the FY 2026 Budget for the following departments: Public Service, Engineering, Council Office, Law.

2. The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for an Executive Session for the following purpose:

Under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment of public employees or officials.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: November 21, 2025

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1. The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for an Executive Session for the following purpose:

Under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment of public employees or officials.

2. The Finance Committee will meet immediately following the City Council – Regular Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for review of the FY 2026 Budget for the Department of Planning and Department of Parks & Recreation.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: November 14, 2025

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1. The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for an Executive Session for the following purpose:

Under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment of public employees or officials.

2. The Finance Committee will meet immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for review of the FY 2026 Budget for the Department of Administrative Services and Mayor’s Office.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: November 7, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

***THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED***

PUBLIC NOTICES

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1. The City Council will hold Public Hearings as part of its Regular Sessions scheduled for 7:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025, and Monday, December 1, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers for public comment on the Proposed FY 2026 Budget, ORD-0049-2025. Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: October 31, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICES

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1. The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 3, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for an Executive Session for the following purpose:

Under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment of public employees or officials.

2. The Finance Committee will meet immediately following the Regular Council Meeting which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 3, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for review of the FY 2026 Public Safety Budget.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: October 31, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Finance Committee will meet immediately following Committee of the Whole on Monday, October 27, 2025, which begins at 7:00 PM, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, to consider the following items: 

• Additional review of ORD-0043-2025 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2026-2030 CITY OF GAHANNA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, SUPERSEDING ALL PRIOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS, AND PROVIDING FOR FUTURE SUNSET 
• Continued discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget. 

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: October 24, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance application to vary Section 1103.07 - Large Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 1105 Arcaro Drive; Parcel ID 025-013261; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; John Handler, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Finance Committee will meet at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for a Workshop on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for an Executive Session for the following purpose:

Under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment of public employees or officials

The City Council will also hold a Public Hearing as part of its Regular Session at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 3, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers for the following purpose:

ORD-0042-2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CONNECT REALTY LLC, BENSON CAPITAL, LLC, AND THE GAHANNA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF VACANT AND BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE CREEKSIDE DISTRICT

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: October 21, 2025

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The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:30 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for an Executive Session for the following purpose:

Under authority of Section 5.40(a) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the appointment of public employees or officials

The City Council will also hold a Public Hearing as part of its Regular Session at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers for RES-0046-2025 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE "OUR GAHANNA" STRATEGIC PLAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: October 17, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.07(e) - Development Standards: Large Lot Residential (R-1): Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 675 Parkedge Drive; Parcel ID 025-007586; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; Larry Champlin, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1111.03 - Permanent Sign Standards of the Codified Ordinance of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 722 Buckles Court; Parcel ID 025-013810; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; Ohio Gastro Group; Zack Cowan, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary section 1103.07(e) - Development Standards: Large Lot Residential (R-1): Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 559 Wickham Way; Parcel ID 025-004606; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; Angela and Thomas Austin, applicants.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1109.01(h)(1) - Parking, Access, and Circulation of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 817 North Hamilton Road; Parcel ID 025-001918; Current Zoning RI - Restricted Institutional; One Church; Brent Allen, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE – Committee of the Whole Meeting Time Change

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The Committee of the Whole will meet earlier at 6:00 PM instead of 7:00 PM as previously scheduled on Monday, October 13, 2025 (Council Chambers, 200 S. Hamilton Road).

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council.

Posted: October 8, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICEApplications for Charter Review Commission (deadline extended)NEW Application Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM______________________________________________________________________________

The Gahanna City Council is now accepting applications for appointments to the Charter Review Commission. Terms for these seats will begin in January 2026.

Charter Review Commission (CRC)

Open Seats: Seats 1, 2, 3, and 4Membership: Convened once every five years; last convened in 2021.Compensation: None.Meetings: Multiple meetings per month anticipated January–June 2026; possible additional meeting in November/December to certify voter-approved Charter amendments.

Duties:The Charter Review Commission shall:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the Municipal Charter in public meetings.
• Recommend any proposed Charter amendments to Council by July 1, 2026.
• Engage stakeholders including City officials, peer city representatives, subject matter experts, civic organizations, and residents.
• Hold 1–3 public input hearings to gather feedback from the community.
• Use consensus-building activities such as drafting, pro/con analyses, and comparative charter reviews to shape recommendations. Note: Any proposed Charter amendments must be approved by Gahanna voters.

How to Apply

Submit an application including your resume and cover letter online. In the application, please select City Council as the appointment authority. Applicants must be a registered voter of the City of Gahanna and holding no other office or appointment to this municipality. https://onboard.gahanna.gov/application/

For questions, please contact the Clerk of Council at 614-342-4091 or jeremy.vanmeter@gahanna.gov.Application Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of CouncilPosted: October 7, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning Commission WorkshopGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Discussion on Sort and Pack – 650 Taylor Station Road

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.07(e) - Large Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna for property located at 675 Parkedge Drive; Parcel ID 025-007586; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; Larry Champlin, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1111.03 - Permanent Sign Standards of the Codified Ordinance of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 722 Buckles Court; Parcel ID 025-013810; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; Ohio Gastro Group; Zack Cowan, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025 at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for an Executive Session for the following purposes:

Under authority of Section 5.40(b) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the purchase of property for public purposes, the sale of property at competitive bidding, or the sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit- for-use property in accordance with section 505.10 of the Revised Code, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.

Under authority of Section 5.40(g) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply: (1) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715, 725, 1724 or 1728 or sections 701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or 5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code. (2) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: September 19, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, September 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Sections 1107.01(d)(4) and 1107.01(g)(1) - City-Wide Design Standards, 1109.01(a)(1) - Parking, Access, and Circulation, 1109.04(c) - Buffers and Screening, and 1111.03 - Permanent Sign Standards of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 348 Granville Street; Parcel ID 025-014179; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; Biggby Coffee; Steve Fox, applicant.

To consider a Development Plan Application for property located at 348 Granville Street; Parcel ID 025-014179; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; Biggby Coffee; Steve Fox, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICECity Council Accepting Applications for Boards and CommissionsApplication Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM _______________________________________________________________________________

The Gahanna City Council is now accepting applications for appointments to the following boards and commissions. Terms for these seats will begin in January 2026.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals (BZBA)

Open Seat: Seat 1Membership: Five members appointed to three-year terms by Council or the Mayor.Compensation: $100.00 per meeting (ORD-0110-2007).Meetings: Organizational meeting in January; additional meetings held as needed when appeals are filed.

Duties: The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals has the authority to:

• Hear and decide appeals regarding zoning, building, and landscaping ordinances, resolutions, and regulations.
• Review decisions, measures, and orders of City officials, boards, commissions, and agencies related to zoning, building, and landscaping.
• Render decisions that afford justice and avoid unreasonable hardship to citizens, subject to Council’s prescribed standards.
• Exercise any additional powers granted by Council. Note: The subject of appeal shall be suspended until action is taken or decision rendered by such Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.

Charter Review Commission (CRC)

Open Seats: Seats 1, 2, 3, and 4Membership: Convened once every five years; last convened in 2021.Compensation: None.Meetings: Multiple meetings per month anticipated January–June 2026; possible additional meeting in November/December to certify voter-approved Charter amendments.

Duties:

The Charter Review Commission shall:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the Municipal Charter in public meetings.
• Recommend any proposed Charter amendments to Council by July 1, 2026.
• Engage stakeholders including City officials, peer city representatives, subject matter experts, civic organizations, and residents.
• Hold 1–3 public input hearings to gather feedback from the community.
• Use consensus-building activities such as drafting, pro/con analyses, and comparative charter reviews to shape recommendations. Note: Any proposed Charter amendments must be approved by Gahanna voters.

How to Apply

Submit an application including your resume and cover letter online. In the application, please select City Council as the appointment authority: https://onboard.gahanna.gov/application/

For questions, please contact the Clerk of Council at 614-342-4091 or jeremy.vanmeter@gahanna.gov. Application Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of CouncilPosted: September 12, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Conditional Use Application for property located at 254 W. Johnstown Road; Parcel ID 025-000908; Current Zoning - General Commercial; Trujillo Quality Concrete; Marcus Trujillo, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.07(e) – Large Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 747 Jonsol Court; Parcel ID 025-004177; Current Zoning R-1 – Large Lot Residential; David Marshall, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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1. The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 PM on Monday, August 25, 2025 at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for the purposes of entering into Executive Session for the following purposes:

Under authority of Section 5.40(b) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the purchase of property for public purposes, the sale of property at competitive bidding, or the sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit- for-use property in accordance with section 505.10 of the Revised Code, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.

Under authority of Section 5.40(g) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply: (1) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715, 725, 1724 or 1728 or sections 701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or 5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code. (2) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.

2. The Finance Committee will meet for a regular meeting immediately following Committee of the Whole which begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 25, 2025 at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for review and discussion of the FY 2025 Quarter 2 Financial Report.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: August 22, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Development Plan Application for property located at 191 Granville Street; Parcel ID 025-000281; Current Zoning CMU - Creekside Mixed-Use; Northwest Bank; Andrew Gardner, applicant. 

To consider a Variance Application to vary Sections 1105.01(b) - Comprehensive Use Table, 1107.02(c)(4) - Creekside Mixed-Use Design Standards, and 1109-01(a)(1)/(4) - Parking, Access, and Circulation of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 191 Granville Street; Parcel ID 025-000281; Current Zoning CMU - Creekside Mixed-Use; Northwest Bank; Andrew Gardner, applicant. 

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The City Council will meet in Special Session at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025 at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for the purposes of entering into Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(b) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the purchase of property for public purposes, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.

Immediately following the Special Session, the Council will convene for Committee of the Whole to proceed with items on the Committee’s agenda.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: August 8, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, August 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.07(e) - Large Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 400 Braemer Court; Parcel ID 025-011408; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; Corey Schoo, applicant.

To consider a Conditional Use Application for property located at 254 W. Johnstown Road; Parcel ID 025-000908; Current Zoning - General Commercial; Trujillo Quality Concrete; Marcus Trujillo, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.15(e) - Innovation and Manufacturing - Development Standards of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 909 Taylor Station Road; Parcel ID 025-006726; Current Zoning IM - Innovation and Manufacturing; Darin Ranker, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICECreekside Outdoor Refreshment Area (CORA) Renewal Public Hearing

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Notice is hereby given that an application to renew and expand the boundaries of the Gahanna Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) pursuant to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 4301.82 has been submitted to the office of the Clerk of Council, Gahanna, Ohio. The application is on file in the office of the Clerk of Council and is available for inspection by the public during regular business hours. A Public Hearing shall be conducted regarding the application during the Gahanna City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council.

Posted: July 18, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

***THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED***

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.07(e) - Large Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 400 Braemer Court; Parcel ID 025-011408; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; Corey Schoo, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE  

Public Hearings Scheduled for 2022 and 2024 Sidewalk Maintenance Program  

Special Assessments 

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Pursuant to City Code 903.4(a)(10), the City Council will hold a public hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers (200 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, OH 43230) prior to a vote on an ordinance adopting special assessments for the construction, repair, or replacement of sidewalks on properties within the 2022 and 2024 Sidewalk Maintenance Programs regarding any mistake of fact on allocations of such assessments. A complete listing of special assessments is on file with the Clerk of Council and available upon request (614-342-4090 or councilstaff@gahanna.gov). 

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council. 

Posted: July 11, 2025 

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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1. The Committee of the Whole previously scheduled to be held immediately following the regular City Council meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025 is canceled. City Council will still meet in regular session on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers, 200 S. Hamilton Road).

2. The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for the purposes of entering into Executive Session under authority of: 5.40(g) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:

a. The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715, 725, 1724 or 1728 or sections 701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or 5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code.

b. A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: July 3, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for the purposes of entering into Executive Session under authority of: 5.40(g) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:

(1) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715, 725, 1724 or 1728 or sections 701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or 5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code.

(2) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: June 18, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, June 25, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1111.03 - Permanent Sign Standards of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 605 Crescent Place; Parcel ID 025-014177; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; Orthopedic One; Kylie Cochran, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, June 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary sections 1107.01(g) City Wide Design Standards, 1109.01(a)(1) Parking, Access, and Circulation, and 1109.02(e) Setbacks and Structure Placement of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at Tech Center Drive; Parcel ID 025-014183; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; The Crescent Retail; Carter Bean, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary sections 4(C)(1)(a) Site Planning, 5(A)(3) Building Appearance, 5(B)(1)(a) Roofing, 5(B)(2)(e) Roofing, 6(A)(1) Landscaping and Screening, and 4(F)(1) Site Planning of the Central Park Overlay; and to vary Sections 1109.02(a)/(b) Setbacks and Structure Placement and 1109.01(j) Parking, Access, and Circulation of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at Tech Center Drive; Parcel ID 027-000110; Current Zoning IM - Innovation & Manufacturing; Gahanna Logistics Center; Marc Meyers, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Sections 1107.01(g) City Wide Design Standards; 1109.01(a)(1) Parking, Access, and Circulation; and 1109.02(e) Setbacks and Structure Placement of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at Tech Center Drive; Parcel ID 025-014183; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; Crescent MOB; Larry Canini, applicant.

To consider a Development Plan Application for property located at Tech Center Drive; Parcel ID 025-014183; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; The Crescent Retail; Carter Bean, applicant.

To consider a Development Plan Application for property located at Tech Center Drive; Parcel ID 027-000110; Current Zoning IM - Innovation & Manufacturing; Gahanna Logistics Center; Marc Meyers, applicant.

To consider a Development Plan Application for property located at Tech Center Drive; Parcel ID 025-014183; Current Zoning GC - General Commercial; Crescent MOB; Larry Canini, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for the purposes of entering into Executive Session under authority of: 5.40(g) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:

(1) The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under any provision of Chapter 715, 725, 1724 or 1728 or sections 701.07, 3735.67 to 3735.70, 5709.40 to 5709.43, 5709.61 to 5709.69, 5709.73 to 5709.75, or 5709.77 to 5709.81 of the Revised Code.

(2) A unanimous quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: May 30, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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1. The previously scheduled Parks & Recreation Board meeting for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, has been canceled. The next Parks & Recreation Board meeting will be Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Certified by: Nichole Butler, Recreation

Clerk Posted: May 16, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Committee of the Whole previously scheduled to be held immediately following the regular City Council meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025 is canceled.

City Council will still meet in regular session on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers, 200 S. Hamilton Road) but will not meet on Monday, May 26, 2025, as city offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Council will reconvene the following week on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council.

Posted: May 16, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Finance Committee will meet immediately following the Committee of the Whole meeting that begins at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers for the purposes of the Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 1 Report to Council and Finance Department Update.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council.

Posted: May 9, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Section 1103.09(e) - Small Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 307 Rivers End Road, Parcel ID 025-000666; Current Zoning R-3 - Small Lot Residential; Don Mack, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Sections 1109.01(a)(1) Location of Parking Areas, 1109.01(j) Electric Vehicle Charging, and 1109.04(c) Buffers and Screening of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, for property located at 817 North Hamilton Road, Parcel ID 025-001918; Current Zoning R-1 - Restricted Institutional; One Church; Tony Torres, applicant.

To consider a Development Plan Application for property located at 817 North Hamilton Road, Parcel ID 025-001918; Current Zoning RI - Restricted Institutional; One Church; Tony Torres, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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1. The previously scheduled Board of Zoning & Building Appeals meeting for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM has been CANCELED. The following hearing has been postponed due to the granting of a continuance:a. BZA-0001-2025 To consider an appeal of Planning Commission's denial of V-0003-2025, a Variance Application to vary Chapter 1109.01(h)(1) Parking, Access, and Circulation of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 817 N. Hamilton Road; Parcel ID 025-001918; Current Zoning RI - Restricted Institutional; One Church; Brent Allen, applicant.

2. The Property Appeals Board will hold a Public Hearing on a Sidewalk Maintenance Program Appeal as follows:a. PAB-0002-2025 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM APPEAL CODE SECTION 903.4 - 909 Harmony Drive, Michael Greiner, Appellant; Department of Engineering, Appellee

The Public Hearing will be part of the board’s regular agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, Council Chambers (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230).

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council.

Posted: April 18, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICEGahanna Planning CommissionGahanna City HallCouncil ChambersWednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Chapter 1103.07(e) - Large Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 3590 Clotts Road; Parcel ID 025-003899; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; Matt Toddy, applicant.

To consider a Variance Application to vary Chapter 1103.07(e) - Large Lot Residential of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 95 Price Road; Parcel ID 025-001040; Current Zoning R-1 - Large Lot Residential; Mark Bisang, applicant.

Certified by: Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRAHC) Board will meet in Special Session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Committee Room, for the purposes of considering:

Certify 2022 Meeting Minutes

Review Community Reinvestment Area Agreement Benchmarks for Tax Year 2023

Review Community Reinvestment Area Agreement Benchmarks for Tax Year 2024

Appointments

These are the only item of business scheduled for the special meeting

Certified by: Rachel Zarick, Management Analyst II

Posted: April 14, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES  

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals Meeting

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will meet Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230) for a regular meeting, which includes an appeal hearing on the following matter:

BZA-0001-2025 To consider an appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of V-0003-2025, a Variance Application to vary Chapter 1109.01(h)(1) Parking, Access, and Circulation of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna; for property located at 817 N. Hamilton Road; Parcel ID 025-001918; Current Zoning RI - Restricted Institutional; One Church; Brent Allen, applicant.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: February 21, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for the purposes of Executive Session pursuant to Section 5.40(b) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the purchase of property for public purposes, the sale of property at competitive bidding, or the sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit- for-use property in accordance with section 505.10 of the Revised Code, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: February 7, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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The City Council will meet in Special Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230), Council Chambers, for the purposes of Executive Session pursuant to Section 5.40(b) of the Council Rules of Procedure to consider the purchase of property for public purposes, the sale of property at competitive bidding, or the sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit- for-use property in accordance with section 505.10 of the Revised Code, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: February 7, 2025