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OBSERVER REPORT

Government Body Observed: Pataskala City Council

Meeting Date: 08-18-2025

Meeting Details

Attendance: Council members Brandon Galik, Jude Hampshire, Mary Hite, Debra Kohman, Tom Lee, and Andy Walther

Staff Members: Mayor Michael Compton, City Administrator Tim Hickin, Assistant City Administrator Chris Sharrock, Utility Director Joseph Peterson, Law Director Brian Zets, Finance Director Jennifer Dennis, Public Services Representative, Planning Director Scott Fulton, Police Chief Bruce Brooks, and Council Clerk Jessica Cumbo

Public Attendance: 1 member

Public Comment: None

Old Business:  Consent Agenda passed, including the resolution to accept the Local Waste Services residential waste management proposal.

New Business: ORDINANCE 2025-4500 – First Reading - An ordinance to amend various chapters of city ordinances to close the loopholes on "extended stay" hotels being able to be converted into apartments without going through a rezoning process.  

Prior to the council meeting, there was a public hearing regarding closing various loopholes in local ordinances that allow "extended stay" hotel properties to become apartments without being rezoned. An example of this occurring in Etna (Drayton Hall) was cited.

Mayor Compton spoke about the value of the Licking County River Roundup and its mission of cleaning and protecting the Licking River and its tributaries. Mayor Compton proclaimed September 6th, 2025, as the 30th annual River Roundup event.

Next Meeting: September 1, 2025

Related documents, websites: Council Packet and Legislative Report Can be accessed from the  City of Pataskala Clerk of Council Website

Key Takeaway:  Pataskala City Council attempting to close the loopholes on "extended stay" hotels being converted into apartments without going through a rezoning process.

Observer: Jennifer Slot

Submission Date: 08/18/2025

Reviewer: Karen Semer