Comprehensive plan still on Council's table
HUDSON - City Council plans to take another week to discuss the proposed 2004 comprehensive plan before taking its official vote.
On Wednesday, Council heard from concerned citizens on the issue.
Dave Hall, who owns LifeCenter plus on Darrow Road, told Council he would like to see the comprehensive plan modified to permit hotel use in District 9, the southern gateway along Route 91.
Hall, who has major plans for a LifeCenter expansion that include an outdoor track, a medical facility and two restaurants, said he'd also like to be able to construct a 60-unit hotel.
"We think it is a natural complement to our campus," Hall said.
Resident Neil Gray told Council he thought the boundaries for the Hudson City School District should be identical to the boundaries of the city.
Gray said children who attend Hudson schools from surrounding areas, including Boston Heights and Cuyahoga Falls, cause further financial strain on the district.
Mayor Bill Currin told Gray that the city has discussed this issue before, but has not come to a resolution.
"It [the issue] doesn't get any easier as time goes by," Gray responded. "It only gets more complex."
A resident from Boston Heights told Council that some areas outside the city actually contribute more money in property tax per student than those from Hudson.
The proposed comprehensive plan is the result of nine months of meetings and two public forums under the direction of a 15-member steering committee.
The plan provides objectives for the city's future. A category of economic development was added this time to see how to encourage business growth within the city.
Board appointments
In other Council news, Council members reappointed Richard Zirbel and Merry Lee Carr to the architectural and historic board of review, Alex Apanius to the tree commission and Steve Ash to the park board.
Council member Dick Bashore announced there are several openings on city boards and commissions to fill.
The city is looking for someone to serve on the board of building and zoning appeals to replace John Hornickel, who resigned.
A spot on the planning commission is available to replace Howard Wheeler, who is moving out of the city.
There also is a position on the cable advisory board to fill a slot vacated by Ken Reichel.
The cemetery board also has an open position, with the death of Connie Ferguson.
Anyone interested in filling any of the available positions can pick up an application at Town Hall.
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