City Council, August 18, 2026
Denies Curbside residential food waste composting agreement with The Compost Exchange, 6-0 against
What happened
The New Albany City Council took no zoning or land-use entitlement actions this meeting; the substantive votes were on service contracts. Council unanimously (6-0) approved Resolution R34-2026 authorizing an agreement with Outdoor Ice Rinks to build and operate a seasonal outdoor…
- Jurisdiction
- New Albany, OH
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 18, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Denied, 6-0 against
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
Agreement with Outdoor Ice Rinks for seasonal outdoor ice rink at Henson Amphitheater
Resolution R34-2026 authorizes the city manager to enter an agreement with Outdoor Ice Rinks to construct and operate a seasonal outdoor ice rink at the Charlene and Charles Henson Amphitheater. One-year term with two one-year renewals. Upfront capital costs ~$167,000 (platform ~$50,000, rink ~$115,000); projected annual operating expenses ~$92,000; revenue split 50/50 after operating expenses. Total appropriated $387,000 vs estimated cost $352,300. Season roughly Nov 22 through Feb 28. Approved 6-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The New Albany City Council took no zoning or land-use entitlement actions this meeting; the substantive votes were on service contracts. Council unanimously (6-0) approved Resolution R34-2026 authorizing an agreement with Outdoor Ice Rinks to build and operate a seasonal outdoor…
Key Decisions (5)
Agreement with Outdoor Ice Rinks for seasonal outdoor ice rink at Henson Amphitheater
Solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection agreement with Rumpke
Recyclable materials processing agreement with Rumpke
Curbside residential food waste composting agreement with The Compost Exchange
Collective bargaining agreement with FOP Capital City Lodge
Development Activity (6)
Outdoor ice rink at Henson Amphitheater
Other
Woodhaven model home
Residential
New Albany Links driving range conversion to short course golf course
Other
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Woodhaven subdivision has sold or has under construction 26 of…
Infrastructure
A proposed Route 23/I-71 connector (roughly 18-mile, four-lane, three interchanges,…
Infrastructure
LinkUs trail plan targets 500 additional miles of trail by…
Who Spoke (15)
On the record: a board member, 4 staff members, an attorney, and a member of the public.
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