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Aug 21, 2026

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Gahanna Reviews Development and Grant Updates

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Helmet ordinance heads toward final vote

Council advanced a proposed bicycle and electric-bicycle helmet requirement toward a second reading and vote on August 17, with possible clarifying language stating that a helmet violation cannot be used to determine civil liability or damages.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council Plans Next Steps for Charter Changes

Gahanna Council intended to place all 10 Charter Review Commission recommendations on the next consent agenda, beginning the process for possible voter consideration.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Park improvements move toward funding approval

The committee recommended legislation to provide $226,000 for the Academy Park playground renovation and $10,000 for Friendship Park improvements. Academy Park funding includes a $113,000 scrap tire grant and a required $113,000 local match.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Committee reviews development and arts proposals

The committee recommended a cultural and artistic programming agreement with the Gahanna Area Arts Council for second reading and a vote on May 18, 2026. It also continued discussions of a pre-annexation agreement for 4710 East Johnstown Road and proposed zoning-code updates.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Committee reviewed arts funding and development tools

The committee discussed a proposed $100,000 supplemental appropriation for cultural and artistic programming; staff said payments would be made for eligible invoiced expenses and could be audited, with introduction and a vote recommended for May 4, 2026. No action was taken on the appropriation at this meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Gahanna reviews zoning and finance proposals

The committee considered proposed zoning-code changes, including reducing the standard R1 side setback from 10 feet to 5 feet after about six approved variance requests. It also reviewed changes to purchasing procedures, a supplemental appropriation for bond interest tied to the Gahanna Civic Center Project, sidewalk and street maintenance contracts, and repeal of an unrecognized 2021 tax-increment-financing ordinance.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Civic Center Work Faces Slight Delay

Construction of the Gahanna Civic Center is slightly behind schedule because electrical work and outstanding items have delayed commissioning, the testing needed before the building can fully operate. Council members also expressed support for a proposed $150,000 procurement threshold with enhanced reporting; the item is expected on the April 6, 2026, regular agenda.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

School safety agreement moves toward approval

The committee advanced a proposed 50% cost-sharing agreement for three school resource officers, raising the school district’s contribution to approximately $48,735.32 and adding an officer at Gahanna Lincoln High School for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Advances Academy Park Waiver

The committee recommended a project-specific waiver of stormwater quantity controls for Academy Park improvements, with final consideration scheduled for March 2, 2026. The waiver is limited to the project and requires review if future additions or modifications exceed the approved scope.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Gahanna Advances 7.6-Acre Annexation

The committee reported no objection to accepting approximately 7.6 acres at 4736 and 4722 Johnstown Road into Gahanna and confirmed that no hearing was requested. The notice will be returned accordingly.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Gahanna Advances 2026 Park and Street Work

The committee recommended five 2026 projects for introduction and adoption on the January 20 consent agenda, including street tree planting and pruning, Academy Park renovations, street and sidewalk maintenance, and the Sidewalk Lookback Program. Staff identified approximately 120 trees eligible for planting.

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Briefing

Nov 25, 2025

Bond Proposal Discussed Without City Liability

The committee discussed a proposed bond issuance of up to $15 million for the Columbus Academy project. Staff said the city would act only as a conduit issuer, with no commitment of city resources, debt capacity, or guarantees.

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Briefing

Nov 11, 2025

Council Reviews Utility Rate Changes

The committee discussed proposed utility rate increases, including a 6% increase for sanitary operations and a 4% increase for sanitary capital charges. The minutes do not show final approval of the rates at this meeting.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Creekside redevelopment plan moves toward hearing

The committee discussed a proposed development agreement for redeveloping vacant and blighted properties in the Creekside District and scheduled a public hearing for November 3, 2025. The agreement was not finally approved in the provided minutes; further Committee of the Whole discussion was planned for November 10.

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Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Gahanna Advances Strategic Plan and Projects

The committee advanced the Our Gahanna Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategy for consideration on the regular agenda the following week. It also recommended moving forward with sewer, street, waterline, sidewalk, park utility, transit, and flood-improvement actions, including a state grant application that could seek up to $6 million, although the final request was not yet set.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Creekside project proposes 263 apartments

The proposed Creekside District redevelopment’s first phase would include 263 apartments, with about 27 units committed to affordability under a 10% target. The project would redevelop vacant and blighted properties through a proposed public-private partnership and is expected to be built over multiple years.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Creekside redevelopment funding moves forward

The committee advanced a proposed supplemental appropriation to pay off the loan tied to Creekside properties, helping preserve grant funding and meet a December 31, 2025, demolition deadline. The loan was costing approximately $700 per day, with a target payoff date of September 30, 2025. The item was scheduled for the following week's regular agenda.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Gahanna Advances Employee Health Insurance Changes

The committee recommended September 2 consideration of resolutions to exit the Central Ohio Health Care Consortium agreement and establish a self-insured employee health program effective January 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Aug 11, 2025

City Reviews Major Facility and IT Plans

The committee reviewed progress on the 825 Tech Center Drive renovation and expansion; staff reported that approximately $2.5 million in allowance and contingency funds had been approved to date, representing about 53% of those budgets. Staff also discussed advancing a network analyst hire to support an implementation scheduled for January 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2025

Gahanna Reviews Infrastructure and Development Plans

The committee recommended later Council action on bidding for the 2025 street, sidewalk, and waterline work and on replacing the Taylor Road water main, expanding it from 12 inches to 16 inches. It also continued reviewing a proposed industrial-building tax agreement and requested additional supporting documents before an expected August 4 discussion.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2025

Gahanna Reviews Development and Grant Updates

Gahanna reported 209,000 square feet of development approved in 2025, nearly matching 2024's 210,000 square feet, but no residential units had been approved in 2025 compared with 196 in 2024.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2025

Strategic plan advances after community input

The Our Gahanna strategic plan team reported gathering input from more than 450 participants during its second round of community engagement. The team was developing economic development goals and drafting recommendations, with a third engagement round upcoming.

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