January 5, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Wooster held its January 5, 2026 City Council meeting, which included the swearing-in of two new and two returning council members. The meeting covered several administrative updates, including a review of recent city events, water main breaks, and snow and ice control operations. Key agenda items involved zoning code updates aimed at increasing housing flexibility and affordability, with a first reading of the residential zoning ordinance and plans for further discussion in the laws and ordinances committee. The council also addressed budget amendments, notably adding a previously omitted street lighting budget line, and approved a capital expenditure for upgrading the city's IT infrastructure with a new hyperconverged system to replace aging servers. The meeting concluded with public comments and council member remarks, emphasizing community engagement and upcoming meetings.