# November 2, 2026 City Council Meeting

The November 2, 2026 Wooster City Council meeting addressed infrastructure funding, tax incentives, and proposed transportation improvements. Council discussed Ordinance 2026-20, creating a non-school TIF funding mechanism for infrastructure in the Geyers Chapel area; officials clarified that it would not approve the road project or its design. Residents raised concerns about road safety, truck traffic, project alternatives, and Wayne Township’s involvement. Council did not suspend the rules to enact the ordinance immediately, leaving it for the regular third and final reading at the next meeting. The mayor also reported that the city ranked second in the county for an OPWC grant and expects $500,000 for the Burbank-Winkler-Olmstead project if it proceeds, with another $500,000 in federal funding still pending.

Council adopted Ordinance 2026-21, amending residential Community Reinvestment Area tax incentives to correct an eligibility issue affecting greenfield development and avoid unintended tax abatements that could reduce city and school district revenue; the CRA boundaries are unchanged. The meeting also considered Resolution 2026-56, authorizing an application for ODOT funding for a proposed East Bowman Street bicycle route connecting the Route 585 path to downtown. Estimated construction cost is $625,000, with a grant potentially covering up to 80%; the city would cover the balance plus engineering and any property acquisition. The available transcript does not capture a clear final vote on that resolution. Other project updates included progress on street improvements, the Christmas Run pool parking area, and Market Street sewer separation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [November 2, 2026 City Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w98lh3R5kY8) - CityofWooster