Council approves amended Gazebo legacy project after debate over footprint, materials and drainage
March 17, 2026 | Hudson City Council, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio
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Hudson City Council on March 17 voted 6-1 to pass an amended version of resolution 26-32, authorizing the city to advertise for bids and enter contracts for the downtown Gazebo (bandstand) legacy project.
City Manager Tom Sheridan summarized the staff proposal and renderings, saying the project would add a lift and stairs, expand the concrete plaza and include banding to match the clock tower. “If council approves of the plans that are in front of you tonight… this will go to our board in April,” Sheridan said during the presentation, noting options for banding and surface type. Sheridan told council staff recommended standard broom-finish concrete with yard drains and five-foot joints and that the expanded concrete would add about 1,000 square feet of impervious surface unless pervious concrete was used.
Councilors debated three main choices: whether to expand the existing pad and by how much, whether to use pervious (porous) concrete or standard concrete, and whether to include an arced design and benches. Supporters said the expansion and reconfiguration would improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs and provide bench seating for event attendees; opponents and commenters raised concerns about losing green space, tree root impacts and project cost.
After multiple rounds of discussion, Councillor Brezovic moved to amend his motion to incorporate Sheridan’s summary of council direction: use standard broom-finish concrete with five-foot joints, install yard drains (not pervious concrete), include an 18-inch-to-2-foot red brick-pattern banding to match the clock tower, reduce the previously proposed expansion by half (a compromise of roughly 4 feet rather than the original 8 feet), and look to add up to three shade trees on the west side as budget allows. Council President Byrd seconded the amendment. Sheridan confirmed staff would prepare a revised exhibit reflecting those directions for council review.
The amended motion passed 6-1, with Councillor Sutton voting no. The approval allows staff to advertise for bids and proceed with contract awards consistent with the amended plans and schedule, subject to ARC (Architectural Review Board) review of railings and the lift details.
What happens next
Staff will produce a revised plan and exhibit for council and ARC review and then put the project out to bid. Sheridan said the ARC and staff will review railing details and that public works will handle some of the step repairs and maintenance contracts. The council did not set a construction start date during the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- 26-32 (Gazebo legacy project, amended): Passed 6–1 (Yes: White, Burd, Brezovic, Ramo, Getz, Weinstein; No: Sutton).
City Manager Tom Sheridan summarized the staff proposal and renderings, saying the project would add a lift and stairs, expand the concrete plaza and include banding to match the clock tower. “If council approves of the plans that are in front of you tonight… this will go to our board in April,” Sheridan said during the presentation, noting options for banding and surface type. Sheridan told council staff recommended standard broom-finish concrete with yard drains and five-foot joints and that the expanded concrete would add about 1,000 square feet of impervious surface unless pervious concrete was used.
Councilors debated three main choices: whether to expand the existing pad and by how much, whether to use pervious (porous) concrete or standard concrete, and whether to include an arced design and benches. Supporters said the expansion and reconfiguration would improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs and provide bench seating for event attendees; opponents and commenters raised concerns about losing green space, tree root impacts and project cost.
After multiple rounds of discussion, Councillor Brezovic moved to amend his motion to incorporate Sheridan’s summary of council direction: use standard broom-finish concrete with five-foot joints, install yard drains (not pervious concrete), include an 18-inch-to-2-foot red brick-pattern banding to match the clock tower, reduce the previously proposed expansion by half (a compromise of roughly 4 feet rather than the original 8 feet), and look to add up to three shade trees on the west side as budget allows. Council President Byrd seconded the amendment. Sheridan confirmed staff would prepare a revised exhibit reflecting those directions for council review.
The amended motion passed 6-1, with Councillor Sutton voting no. The approval allows staff to advertise for bids and proceed with contract awards consistent with the amended plans and schedule, subject to ARC (Architectural Review Board) review of railings and the lift details.
What happens next
Staff will produce a revised plan and exhibit for council and ARC review and then put the project out to bid. Sheridan said the ARC and staff will review railing details and that public works will handle some of the step repairs and maintenance contracts. The council did not set a construction start date during the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- 26-32 (Gazebo legacy project, amended): Passed 6–1 (Yes: White, Burd, Brezovic, Ramo, Getz, Weinstein; No: Sutton).
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