Local Developers to Buy Kingsdale

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Local Developers
to Buy Kingsdale
On October 3, 2008, the Upper Arlington
community received word that we will likely
see the start of significant change at the
Kingsdale Shopping Center in the New Year.
Continental Real Estate Companies and
its development partner Mark Catalano, an
Upper Arlington resident, announced plans
to purchase the approximately 21 acres of
the site owned by Regency Centers, LLC.
The developers intend to complete their
purchase early 2009 and begin construction
shortly thereafter. It is hoped the first
phase of the project will open early 2010.
“We are thrilled at the news of
Continental’s purchase of Kingsdale,” said
City Manager Virginia Barney. “Assuming
the due diligence period concludes to
everyone’s satisfaction, our residents can
expect to see change very soon.”
Plans for the redevelopment include
construction of a new, 97,000 square foot
Giant Eagle grocery store on the Northwest
Boulevard side of the site, a significant
increase from the current 56,000 square
foot facility. The existing Giant Eagle will
remain in operation during construction.
Also included are approximately 100,000
square feet of additional retail and
restaurant space, as well as Class A
office/medical space.
While the exact configuration and
timing of the overall development are still
works in progress, the developers have
publicly stated their intent to work with the
City to create a neighborhood mixed-use
plan. The desired end product will provide
a rich variety of shops and services for
residents to enjoy, while also seeking to
attract professional office users that will
enhance revenues to the City and further
boost patronage of the surrounding
amenities.
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“We are working very closely with
Upper Arlington on our site plan for a
neighborhood mixed-use project,” said
Continental CEO Frank Kass. “We clearly
understand the importance of this location
and this center to the City. We look forward
to delivering a destination that creates jobs,
adds value and becomes a true focal point
for Upper Arlington.”
“Continental’s decision to purchase the
site creates the opportunity for Kingsdale to
become a vibrant destination point again,”
said Council President Don Leach. “I know
all members of City Council have been
working toward this day and are eager for
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In anticipation of a redeveloped Kingsdale, local developers have reinvested in residential,
retail and office projects on the section of Tremont Road overlooking the shopping center.
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Kingsdale continued...
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Brief History
The community’s desire for Kingsdale’s decline to reverse has been a top
priority for many years. While no concrete solution has emerged to date,
there have been numerous good-faith efforts by the property owners, local
developers and the City to find a win-win solution for the site.
- August 2007 – Regency contacted the City to indicate its renewed desire
to explore how to attain a workable redevelopment option for Kingsdale.
As a result of initial discussions, the City reached out to members of the
local developer and business community who might be interested in
joining the City and Regency in exploring options.
- October 2007 – following several months
of discussions with the City, Regency
presented a preliminary development plan
to the Development Department. Included
within this retail-only proposal were plans
to expand the existing Giant Eagle, and a
130,000-plus site proposed for a Target
store on the Northwest Boulevard side of
the site.
- November 2007 – Regency representatives
attended the November Board of Zoning
and Planning (BZAP) Work Session to
informally discuss the preliminary
development plan. Shortly following this
meeting, Regency asked that the formal
The Northwest Boulevard side of Kingsdale is set to be the new site
BZAP hearing be delayed to allow for
for a new and much improved Giant Eagle, sitting on the south end of
further study, including consideration of
the property facing north.
incorporating a mixed-use component to
the project.
- April 2008 – the City received a letter from Regency stating its recent
efforts with tenants as outlined above did not reach fruition. Subsequent
to reaching this conclusion, Regency stated it was pursuing a new
approach focusing around a new, much larger Giant Eagle on the Northwest
The City of Upper Arlington is beginning an
Boulevard side. Regency proffered three options for discussion: two
e-communications program to enhance how
focused on different retail options for re-leasing the existing Giant Eagle
it provides residents with the news and
site once vacated; a third option proposed a partnership with the City to
information they want. Residents will soon
allow for an office component.
be able choose to receive an electronic
- Summer 2008 – Regency and Continental began private discussions
relative to Continental’s proposed purchase of the site, with efforts to
summary of our quarterly City Insight
explore Regency’s April proposal to the City put on hold.
newsletters, crime watch updates from
the process to begin so that our community can soon
enjoy new amenities and services in a convenient
location.”
We encourage you to watch for developments on this
exciting issue in the coming weeks and months through
the local papers and updates from the City. Visit
www.ua-ohio.net for project updates. To speak with a
City representative, call Matthew Shad, Deputy City
Manager – Economic Development, at 583-5046.
City to Launch
E-communications Program
the Police Division, news of Parks &
Recreation programs and events, and more.
If you wish to find out more about our
e-communications program or would like to
sign up to begin receiving e-news from the
City, please email Emma Speight, Deputy
City Manager - Community Affairs, at
[email protected].
Prior to 2007, over the course of several years the City had been informally
apprized of other private discussions between Regency and several local
developers, again with no formal proposal coming forth from these
discussions. In 2002, the City explored purchasing approximately 14 acres
from Regency and to partner with developers experienced in mixed-use
developments to begin the site’s transformation. However a due diligence
period revealed tenant lease restrictions that caused a level of uncertainty
as to what could be achieved at the time and City Council chose to withdraw
its offer.
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Solid Waste Issue
Removed From Ballot
For much of 2008, the issue of solid waste was subject to
community debate, after the City contracted with Inland Service
Corporation as its provider, and switched to at-the-curb
collection beginning in April. At the same time, Inland and the
City have worked hard to ensure the new service is successful and
cost effective, allowing residents to maintain a level of control
over solid waste costs, while continuing to encourage good
environmental stewardship through recycling collection at no
additional charge.
In early October, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-0 to have
Issue 52 relative to the Solid Waste transition removed from the
November ballot, agreeing with the City’s position that the issue
constituted an administrative action and was not the proper
subject of initiative or referendum. In addition to the millions of
dollars the City and residents would have incurred by returning to
the previous method of solid waste delivery, Issue 52 would have
set a bad precedent for how all cities across Ohio conduct
business. Recognizing this, the Ohio Municipal League filed a
brief in support of the City’s position with the Ohio Supreme
Court.
From the beginning of the debate regarding Upper Arlington’s
solid waste program, the City has felt that the initiative and its
intent was outside the authority of the initiative process. The
City is committed to conducting its business within the legal
processes and parameters of the City’s Charter and State Law. So,
when faced with an issue that pushed the City outside these
boundaries, the City took the necessary steps to protect the
systems in place to allow for effective governance and
exceptional service to our community.
The City will continue to monitor its solid waste services to
ensure it meets the needs of residents both from a service
delivery and cost benefit standpoint.
The City wants to thank residents for their patience and
support while our community has been dealing with this issue
and looks forward to refocusing its resources and efforts on the
many positive things happening in our community including the
City’s recent AAA financial ratings, the redevelopment of
Kingsdale shopping center and plans for the Sunny 95 Park.
Additional details relative to the solid waste issue can be
found at www.ua-ohio.net.
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Holiday Refuse Collection Delays
SOLID WASTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .583-5370
The following holidays delay refuse collection by one day: Veterans’
Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year’s Day; Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents’ Day. There is no yard waste
collection on Friday of those weeks. Normal service resumes the
next week. Visit www.ua-ohio.net (Resident Services) for details.
Leaf Collection
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The City is providing leaf collection services to residents free-ofcharge through Friday, December 5, weather permitting. Please
follow these guidelines:
• Place loose-raked leaves close to the edge of the street.
• Leaf piles should not exceed four feet in width and be no further
than two feet behind the curb.
• Do not place rocks, sticks or other objects in leaf piles.
• Keep piles away from signposts, light poles, trees and mail boxes.
• Do not allow leaf piles to block storm sewers as this can increase
the chance of flooding in the event of a heavy rain.
• As the program draws to a close, place leaves curbside by 7 a.m.
Monday, December 1 to ensure pick up during the final week.
When the leaf collection program is not in effect, place leaves in
approved biodegradable bags or refuse cans as part of the City’s
yard waste collection, or use the free drop-off at SWACO’s regional
composting facility on Roberts Road.
Snow Removal
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The City provides exceptional snow removal services, with the
aim of returning normal driving conditions to all City streets
within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm. Priority is placed in
the following order:
• Arterial Streets – the City’s main thoroughfares continue to
receive priority treatment while a storm continues.
• Collector Streets – the next level of streets that carry a lot of
traffic to the main streets. Collector streets are plowed and
salted as soon as arterial streets have been completed.
• Residential Streets – all remaining streets within the City.
Plowing takes place when snowfall exceeds three inches.
To assist in the snow removal process, please do not park cars along
the street. Visit www.ua-ohio.net (Resident Services section) for
full details.
Christmas Tree Collection
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The City will collect live Christmas trees on Fridays, January 9, 16,
30, and February 6. Please remove all decorations, and place trees
(do not place in bags) at the curb with one Solid Waste Sticker
affixed per tree. Trees can also be dropped off free-of-charge at the
Bill Holbrook Yard Waste Compost Site, 4120 Roberts Road. Please
call Solid Waste for hours.
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2009 State of the City Address
Tuesday, January 20, 5–7:30 p.m., 3600 Tremont Road
The City cordially invites you to join us for
the 2009 State of the City Address on
Tuesday, January 20, for a firsthand look at
the year that’s been and what’s ahead for
our community.
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At the annual State of the City Address the
City presents a series of Community Awards
to those citizens who have made a significant
contribution to our City.
COMMUNITY FAIR
Begins at 5 p.m.
The Community Fair begins the evening,
with refreshments and exhibits from
City departments and local service
organizations, providing an opportunity for
residents to meet with community leaders
and staff during one convenient forum.
The City invites you to nominate an individual or group who
makes our community a better place in the following areas:
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Business of the Year
Super Senior
Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more about the City’s and the
community’s achievements from the
previous 12 months and take a look at
what’s ahead for Upper Arlington, as City
Manager Virginia Barney makes her annual
State of the City Address.
Involved in community service projects,
provides financial or in-kind support for
various causes, or brings other significant
benefits to the community.
Individual actively involved in the
community through volunteer service,
taking a leadership or participatory role in
community programs.
Community Enrichment
Youth Award
Individual or group involved in programs
to enhance the City’s quality of life, in
areas that include the arts, education,
recreation, cultural diversity and the
natural environment.
Youth individual or group involved in
volunteer service or community programs
to benefit others and setting a positive
example to fellow UA youth.
Join the many community members
working toward Upper Arlington’s future, so
that we can all tap into our assets, turn our
challenges into opportunities, and partner
on projects to secure a successful
community for decades to come. For details,
visit www.ua-ohio.net, or call 583-5040.
Community Safety
Individual or group involved in activities to
raise awareness of or improve the overall
health and safety of our community.
Nomination forms are available at:
www.ua-ohio.net. Or call the City
Manager’s Office, at 583-5042.
Nomination deadline:
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Call for 2009 “Wall of Honor” Nominations
Each year, a new bronze plaque is added to
the limestone wall of the Municipal
Services Center Plaza to honor a deceased
UA resident who had a positive impact on
the community and beyond through his or
her professional, philanthropic, volunteer
or public service.
Nominations are currently being
accepted for consideration for the 2009
Wall of Honor inductee. If you know of a
suitable candidate who contributed
greatly to the community, state or nation
in some way in his or her lifetime, we
invite you to submit a nomination form.
The 2009 honoree will join the
esteemed ranks of former Ohio Governor
James A. Rhodes, King G. Thompson and
Benjamin S. Thompson who founded Upper
Arlington, OSU football coach Wayne
Woodrow (Woody) Hayes, and Dr. Arthur G.
James who founded the OSU Arthur G.
James Cancer Hospital and Research
Institute. The 2008 inductee was C. William
O’Neil, who holds the distinction of being
the only person to have been elected to the
highest office in all three branches of Ohio
government, having served as Speaker of
the House of Representatives, Governor,
and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Wall of Honor is made possible
through a partnership of the Upper
Arlington Historical Society and the City of
Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation
Department.
Nomination forms can be obtained
from www.ua-ohio.net (About UA | History
section) or by calling the Parks &
Recreation Department at 583-5300.
The deadline for nominations is Friday,
January 16, 2009. The 2009 unveiling
ceremony is tentatively scheduled for
Sunday, May 24, beginning at 3 p.m. at
the Municipal Services Center, 3600
Tremont Road.
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CIT Y MANAGER
UPDATE
Virginia Barney
Upper Arlington Achieves Two
AAA Financial Ratings
I am proud and excited to report that the
City of Upper Arlington can now call itself a
AAA community, thanks to two of the
nation’s credit rating agencies. The
upgraded AAA rating by Moody’s Investors
Service and the new AAA rating from
Standard & Poor’s represent the highest
possible rating categories available.
It is considered the gold standard for
government entities when they are selling
bonds to finance projects, which the City
undertook in September in order to fund
various capital projects such as the Reed
Road Fire Station replacement project.
Upper Arlington’s two AAA ratings are
expected to reduce the City’s interest costs
for issuing $9.98 million in new bonds by
approximately $85,400 over the life of the
bonds. In addition, all future bond sales
will benefit from the lowest possible
interest rates available in the marketplace
at any given point in time.
At a time when the nation has been
witnessing extensive turmoil and
uncertainty in the financial marketplace,
two AAA ratings reaffirm that Upper
Arlington takes its fiscal responsibilities
seriously. Our efforts to effectively manage
the community’s assets can now be further
enhanced by our ability to secure
exceptionally low interest rates.
Among Ohio’s 251 cities only four are
rated AAA by Moody’s, ranking the City
among the top one percent of all cities
financially in Ohio. On a national level, of
3,177 cities that carry a Moody’s rating,
only 101 are rated AAA. Comments from
officials at Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s
relative to the upgraded rating, spoke to
the City’s strength of management and
finances, and its efforts to expand its tax
base through economic development.
To receive top ratings from two of the
nation’s finest rating agencies is an
impressive achievement. We owe this
milestone to the strong leadership and
vision of both our present-day and previous
City Councils. They have worked hard to
establish exceptional financial policies
that help us balance our assets with the
provision of cost effective day-to-day
services and long-term reinvestment
needs to maintain and enhance our public
infrastructure and facilities. They have
also long-recognized the importance of
diversifying and growing our income tax
revenue-generating business base.
I also applaud our Finance Department.
Under the strong leadership of Director
Cathe Armstrong, Finance performs its vital
organizational functions to the highest
standards of integrity and competency.
Thanks to Cathe’s team, year after year our
City receives accolades for its exceptional
financial reporting practices, and now
we can proudly say we are an elite AAA
community.
For additional details of Upper
Arlington’s financial practices, please
contact the Finance Department at
583-5280.
Ike Wind Damage
The wind storm of September 14 brought out the best in us all. Residents rallied to help neighbors
who remained without power for extended periods of time, or who sustained damage to their homes
and yards. City workers immediately went to work making sure the community was safe and
beginning the seemingly overwhelming task of clearing downed trees and tree limbs. And our Solid
Waste provider Inland Service Corporation quickly brought in staff and eqiupment from across the
country to assist us in the clean up efforts, helping the City to collect thousands of bundles and bags
of storm yard waste at no charge to the community. Our thanks to everyone who rallied together to
help return our community to its usual beauty and calm.
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FROM CHAMBERS
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UPPER ARLINGTON C IT Y COUNC IL
Highlights of City Council and its Policy Decisions
2009-2010 Budget Process
The City is already looking forward to the
next two years as preparations for the
biennial budget move into high gear.
“The City adopts a two-year budget
because it helps us plan further ahead,” said
Finance Director Cathe Armstrong. “My
department prepares and regularly amends
five-year revenue projections. This data
helps us identify and prepare for any threats
to the revenue stream, as well as identify
opportunities to add special projects, such
as capital improvements. We then
incorporate these considerations into a
two-year budget.”
Budget preparation occurs over the
course of approximately four months:
• Finance prepares a document comparing
revenue projections for the immediate
two-years ahead with anticipated costs
for each department, based on existing
services and staffing levels.
• This document is reviewed by department
heads, who can propose any service, new
projects, equipment or staffing
adjustments they see necessary.
• The results are reviewed by the City
Manager. Oftentimes the proposed
modifications push projected
expenditures above revenues.
• Since the City’s goal is to adopt a
balanced operating budget, the City
Manager leads department heads in a
budget work group, discussing ways to
reduce expenditures – from identifying
cost saving options to prioritizing needs
within the whole organization.
• A review of the
City’s Seven
Year Capital
Improvements
Program is
also made at
this time, with
road and
underground infrastructure improvements
prioritized, and available funding
assigned accordingly.
Front Row (from left):
Linda Mauger, Donald B.
Leach, Jr. (President of
Council), Mary Ann Krauss
(Vice President of Council),
Wade Steen
Back Row: Erik B. Yassenoff,
Frank Ciotola, Edward F.
Seidel, Jr.
Historic Preservation
Update
The issue of historic preservation has been a
community topic for many years, relative to
the community’s historic district south of
Lane Avenue. Finding a balance between
many residents’ desire to protect and
preserve historic homes juxtaposed against
the rights of individual property owners has
proven a challenging proposition.
In 2007, City Council considered
legislation requiring a review and approval
process for the demolition of homes listed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
The proposed legislation was ultimately
postponed to allow for further community
discussion through the Historic Preservation
Task Force. Task Force members included
residents on both sides of the issue.
Following a series of meetings in 2008,
the Task Force developed recommendations
it believes appropriately address the issue.
A proposed ordinance was presented to and
approved by the Board of Zoning and
Planning in October 2008.
This legislation now moves before City
Council, per the following schedule:
• Monday, November 10 - First Reading,
Public Hearing
News of appointments & formation or dissolution of City Boards, Commissions & Task Groups
• Monday, November 24 - Second Reading,
Public Hearing
• Monday, December 8 - Third Reading,
Cultural Arts Commission
Public Hearing, Council Action
Advises and supports the Cultural Arts Division staff in its mission to provide and promote a
diverse, lively arts environment that advances the cultural assets and enriches the quality
Call the City Attorney's Office at 583-5020
of life of the community.
or the Development Department at
Reappointment – Lynda Guenther (term expires May 31, 2011)
583-5057 for more details, or visit
Appointment – Laura McDonald (term expires May 31, 2011)
www.ua-ohio.net.
Once the final Biennial Budget document
has been prepared, it typically is considered
by City Council starting in early November.
The budget undergoes three readings and
public hearings before it is adopted by
Council in early December.
While the budget is set for a two-year
period, Finance continues to monitor
revenues versus expenditures, with any
necessary adjustments made at the one
year mark or as needed throughout the
two-year cycle.
By typically adopting a balanced
operating budget, the City has been able to
successfully conduct operations while also
strengthening the reserve fund during years
that revenues exceeded projections. As a
result, the City has been able to address
significant projects outside the norm of
day-to-day operations, and has a buffer in
place in the event of an economic downturn.
For additional details of the City’s
Biennial Budget, please contact the Finance
Department, at 583-5280.
Board & Commission Updates
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Meet the City Tree Commission
Long before the City adopted its Parks &
Recreation Strategic Plan, resident members
of the Upper Arlington City Tree Commission
have been working hard to implement many
of the plan’s environmental protection and
enhancement objectives.
“Protection of our natural environment
benefits the community and each
individual,” said member Norma Miller
Steigerwalt. “A natural environment with
trees protects us from excessive pollutants,
UV rays, absorbs a tremendous amount of
water-reducing runoff, reduces noise of
traffic and provides us with an aesthetic
value which increases our home values.”
To continue to encourage and support
the expansion of shaded streets in UA, the
Commission helped develop the Cost Share
Street Tree Program, which gives residents
the opportunity to purchase and plant street
trees through the Parks & Forestry Division
at a low price.
“A tree lined street may be 20 degrees
cooler than a street without trees,” said Joe
Giuliani. “More than ever, the natural
resources we share as a community and
nation need to be protected and managed
for the future.”
Another Commission initiative was to
develop a Commemorative Tree Program.
This enables residents to donate funds to
support the planting of a new park tree in
memory or appreciation of a loved one.
From left: Joe Giuliani, Larry Schmitz, Dr. Charles Hickey, Debra Marsh,
Mary Beth Linard-Klamar, Norma Miller Steigerwalt, Connie Frecker.
For details of this program and the Street
Tree Program, please call the Parks &
Forestry Division at 583-5340.
The Commission is also committed to
expanding residents’ environmental
education, enjoyment and appreciation of
the community’s natural assets. Three Tree
Trek tours were developed several years ago
within Fancyburg, Thompson and Northam
parks. Visitors can pick up a Tree Trek
brochure and enjoy a guided walking tour,
detailing the type and characteristics of
upwards of 50 tree species marked within
each of the three parks. Brochures are
available at the Municipal Services Center,
the Lane Road Library (for Thompson Park),
How to Serve on a City Board/Commission
The City of Upper Arlington is fortunate to have many citizens willing to donate their time
and expertise on various Boards and Commissions, as well as ad hoc groups formed to
address specific community issues. In return, these individuals are afforded the
opportunity to help shape their community and its future.
Opportunities to serve on a Board or Commission of City Council arise at different
times throughout the year, and City Council encourages you to become involved in
this important community service. As such, the City Clerk’s Office accepts and keeps
on file applications to serve on the Board or Commission that interests you. As
positions come available, the City Clerk will notify you that your application is under
review and to reconfirm your interest in serving the community. Community service
of this nature is voluntary.
How to apply:
Visit www.ua-ohio.net (Administration | City Council section)
Call the City Clerk’s Office, 583-5030
the main Library on Tremont for Northam
Park, and at the Fancyburg Park kiosk.
“Natural areas offer wonderful creative
spaces for children, stimulating their
curiosity and imaginations,” said Tree
Commission Chairperson Deb Marsh.
“Protection of the natural environment
and the urban forest is essential to the
well-being of a community.”
To help assure a beautiful “green” future,
Commission members are reaching out to
the youth of Upper Arlington. “The greatest
achievement of the Commission is having all
the schools participate in tree plantings,
tree awareness, and particularly the values
that trees provide for our environment, from
cleaning our air to increasing the value of
our homes,” said Norma Miller.
The Tree Commission played an immense
role in achieving Tree City USA status, an
honor Upper Arlington has received for the
past 18 years. According to Steve Cothrel,
Parks & Forestry Superintendent for the
City, “having a Commission or similar body is
one of the Tree City USA criteria, so having a
formalized group was a key part of
qualifying for the Tree City honor.”
Current Commission projects include
developing a database of significantly old or
large trees in the community, continuous
monitoring of the Emerald Ash Borer
situation, and working with volunteers to
remove invasive honeysuckle plants from
our public parks and spaces.
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City Offices Closed
City offices are closed in observance
of the following holidays:
Tuesday, November 11 – Veterans’ Day
Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day
Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
Monday, January 19 – Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day
Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day
Income Tax Subpoena Program
All UA residents, aged 18 and over, are
required to file an income tax return with
the City each year, regardless of whether
any tax is due. The City's income tax
subpoena program will be held mid
December for any residents with a
delinquent tax filing. Taxpayers who
receive a subpoena from "RITA / UA" are
urged to appear in person to resolve their
delinquent tax account (a parent can
represent children away in school). This
can be done 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Thursday,
December 18 through Friday, December 19
at the Municipal Services Center, 3600
Tremont Road. The City assesses a statutory
$25 filing penalty for late returns, unless
the taxpayer can show the return filing was
not required. Individuals who fail to appear
are subject to additional penalties and may
face legal action from the City Attorney's
office. Any questions or concerns can be
forwarded to Tax Administrator Scott Gill,
at [email protected] or by calling 583-5284.
Kind Call Holiday Safety Check
In mid-December, UA firefighters and Kind
Call representatives will take advantage of
the holiday season to visit with Kind Call
program participants, delivering holiday
packages and offering to run some simple
home safety checks. Kind Call is a free
telephone check-in service for any UA
resident, but is primarily used by the elderly
and their families. It operates through the
cooperative efforts of the City’s Police and
Fire divisions, the UA Commission on Aging
and the UA Rotary Club.
Upper Arlington Community
Foundation
The George F. Renkert Memorial Fund at the
Upper Arlington Community Foundation
recently supported a grant to develop a
landscaped “Bright Spot” in Thompson Park
(pictured below). Mr. Renkert was a City
Council member and a personal friend of the
City’s former Parks & Recreation Director
Ken Thompson, for whom the park is named.
Jenny Lou Renkert came to the Foundation
with the idea of doing something
permanent. “The community of Upper
Arlington meant so much to George, it's
fitting this memorial should be here for
posterity.”
Grants from the Foundation are made
twice a year, in June and December. They
support a variety of initiatives in community
beautification and recreation, social
services, health and wellness services,
environment and conservation, arts, and
senior services. Guidelines and applications
are available.
Please contact Linda Readey, Executive
Director, at 326-4913 for details of the grant
process, as well as opportunities for giving
to support the work of the Foundation.
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Avoid Holiday Fire Hazards
The City’s Fire Division wishes to share some
simple tips to minimize fire hazards as you
plan your holiday festivities:
– Lights – Throw away lights with frayed
cords or loose sockets and buy
UL-approved light sets. Don’t overload
electrical outlets. Use a large-gauge
extension cord, and unplug lights before
leaving the house or going to bed.
– Candles – Put candles securely in non-tip
holders. Keep them away from Christmas
decorations and other combustible items.
Don’t leave candles burning unattended
or within reach of children or animals.
– Christmas Trees – Buy a fresh tree that is
not shedding needles, then cut the trunk
at an angle and place in a large, deep,
non-tip stand, away from fireplaces, exits
and heat sources. Water it daily.
– Heating Hazards – Keep a three-foot
open space around space heaters. Use
UL-approved heaters with automatic
tip-over shutoff switches. Plug heaters
directly into outlets, without extension
cords or adapters.
– Fireplaces – Have a licensed chimney
sweep inspect and clean chimneys
annually. Keep fires small and place a
fireplace screen in front of them. Don’t
leave children alone. Never burn trash or
paper in a fireplace. Remove ashes in a
metal container and store them outside.
– Carbon monoxide – Vehicles left running
in garages, and the burning of wood,
gasoline, natural gas, propane, etc. can
cause carbon monoxide buildup in a
home. Buy detectors as Christmas gifts
for loved ones.
Keeping Sidewalks Clear
During Winter Months
Navigating the community on foot can
become particularly hazardous during the
winter months, especially for the elderly
or those with disabilities. Please be
considerate of pedestrian safety at this
time of year by keeping sidewalks in front
of your property or business clear of snow
and ice. If you have elderly neighbors,
take a few extra moments to help clear their
sidewalks also.
CityiNSIGHT
New Firehouse Construction Begins
Council Members participate in the new firehouse groundbreaking.
From left: Vice President Mary Ann Krauss; President Don Leach; Wade Steen;
Erik Yassenoff; Linda Mauger; Frank Ciotola; Ed Seidel.
Final plans have been approved for a new
fire station to replace Fire Station 72 on
Reed Road, with construction underway. At
an estimated cost of $6.3 million, the new
32,000 square-foot station will replace the
current, 10,000 square-foot facility, which
was built in 1959.
City Council approved legislation on
August 25 to issue $6 million in bonds to
help finance the construction. A portion of
the annual revenues generated by the
Emergency Medical Service Billing program
will be used to repay the bonds.
Fire and emergency medical services will
not be disrupted during construction, since
the existing facility (to the south of the new
station) will remain in operation. The old
station will be razed upon completion of
construction, allowing for a reconfiguration
of the surrounding park.
The firehouse will include:
• 10 individual bunkrooms for improved
privacy for Fire Division staff
Rendering of the station fronting
Reed Road.
• Workout facility for Police and Fire staff
• Offices for Police staff currently housed at
Zollinger Road
• Office space for Fire Division EMS and
Training staff
• Museum to display the division’s vintage
Seagrave fire truck
• Three-lane firing range
• Training/meeting room that doubles as
the City’s Emergency Operations Center
• Decontamination center/storage
The facility is being constructed in an
environmentally friendly manner, using
recycled building materials and efficient
electrical, heating and air-conditioned
systems. In addition, a new parking lot will
surround the building that is designed to
blend in with the surrounding park.
For details, contact the Fire Division at
583-5100 or visit www.ua-ohio.net.
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Home Efficiency
Tips
It’s never too late to prepare homes for the
winter. Here are some simple tips for using
energy wisely.
• Conduct an energy audit of your home to
look for ways to improve efficiency. Visit
www.energysavers.gov for details of how
to conduct an audit of your home.
• Check your home’s insulation and add
more if necessary.
• Turn your thermostat down by 10º-15º at
night and when you are out of the house.
• Consider installing a programmable
thermostat to do the work for you.
• Seal out drafts around windows with
caulk and weather-stripping.
• Seal the cut-throughs for utility pipes
into your home.
• Install door sweeps and weather stripping
on exterior doors.
• Insulate hot water pipes or heating ducts
that run through unheated areas, such as
attics and crawl spaces.
• Have your heating equipment inspected
by a qualified technician.
• Change furnace filters regularly according
to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Set your hot water tank thermostat at the
medium setting to save energy and
prevent scalding, and insulate the tank
and hot water lines.
• Always dry a full load of clothes and clear
the lint screen dryers after each load.
• Allow heat to circulate freely in rooms by
making sure furniture and curtains don’t
block registers.
• Take advantage of the sun’s heat by
opening curtains that face south so that
the sun can help to heat your home. Be
sure to close curtains at night.
• Keep your fireplace damper closed when it
is not in use to prevent heat escaping
through your chimney.
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Up d a t e s o n d e ve l o p m e n t i s s u e s i n t h e c o m m u n i t y
Economic Development Efforts Reap Rewards
It’s been almost a decade since community
leaders saw the need for and took steps to
create a proactive economic development
program for our community. With limited
land dedicated to commercial use, reliance
on a small number of larger businesses for
income tax revenues, and increasing
competitiveness among cities in the region
to attract businesses, Upper Arlington
recognized the importance of diversifying
its business base by helping existing
companies be successful and attracting new
ones to our community.
Fast-forward to today, and the results
of these efforts clearly show the City’s
economic development program is paying
off. At a recent report to Upper Arlington
City Council relative to the program’s
accomplishments, the following highlights
were discussed:
• Since 1999, the program has assisted 68
entities, of which 57 have been new to the
community with expansions of 11 existing
Upper Arlington businesses.
• In 2007, the City maintained agreements
with nine of the 25 largest income tax
paying businesses. Five of those entities
located here as a result of economic
development agreements. In the top 50
income tax producers, 17 companies
maintain agreements, of which 10 are new
businesses, with seven expansions to
existing.
• More than 266,000 square feet of new
office space has been constructed as a
result of incentive agreements, with an
investment value exceeding $40 million in
appraised taxable value.
• 85,500 square feet of mixed-use
commercial/office has been annexed.
• More than 30,000 square feet of existing
office space has been significantly
upgraded as a result of economic
development agreements.
• The 2007 net revenue to the City from
companies during their active
agreements was more than $1.2 million,
equating to nine percent of the total
income tax revenue received
(approximately $13.7 million).
• The 2007 expenditures for economic
development totaled $383,808. A
comparison of expenditures to revenues,
shows that the City gained $3.20 for each
dollar spent on economic development
agreements in 2007.
• Since 1999, the City has written 43
incentive agreements. Through the close
of 2007, eight were completed and two
terminated. The 33 active agreements
are comprised of: 14 Forgivable Loans;
three Tax Increment Financing
Agreements; four Annexation/
Miscellaneous Agreements and
Miscellaneous; and 12 Community
Reinvestment Area tax abatements.
The Upper Arlington landscape and the
community’s assets would be in a very
different place than they are today without
the hard work of previous and current City
Council members, as well as members of the
Upper Arlington Community Improvement
Corporation. Collectively, these residents
have set a business path that enriches our
lives through added amenities, enables
many of us to live and work in our
community, and helps keep City services
on a par with excellence without placing
additional burden on homeowners.
For details of the City’s Economic
Development Program, contact Matthew
Shad, Deputy City Manager – Economic
Development, at 583-5046
([email protected]).
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Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation
Grows Its Outreach and Education Efforts
New Web site launched – www.UACIC.org
The Upper Arlington Community
Improvement Corporation (UACIC) has been
quietly effective in its support of business
growth since it was established in 1994,
but the 11-member UACIC board wants to
increase its visibility as a resource and
advocate for redevelopment issues.
"Our board realizes that fellow residents
have questions about what economic
development means to our City,” said Brent
Osborn, president of the UACIC board.
“So we are taking it upon ourselves to play
a stronger role in providing information
about the strong connection between
successful redevelopment and our
community's way of life."
The UACIC's mission is to promote and
support economic development so that
Upper Arlington is the preferred choice for
businesses, investors and residents. The
organization knows that encouraging a
strong business climate protects, retains
and expands revenue sources for the City,
Schools and Libraries.
Since 1999, incentives and programs for
redevelopment projects have guaranteed
more than $16.5 million in net proceeds to
the City. In 2007 alone, $1.4 million of
Upper Arlington's income tax revenue was
generated as a result of agreements with
companies that wanted to expand their
employment base here.
The UACIC's first step in becoming more
visible is the release of its new Web site —
UACIC.org — which is filled with information
about the benefits of redevelopment,
principles under which the UACIC makes
decisions, the type of redevelopment that
works well for Upper Arlington, success
stories in land-locked communities like
ours, and more.
In addition to the Web site, the UACIC
will be scheduling speaking engagements at
various community organizations and
writing articles in community publications.
According to Osborn, "We want to tell the
story of how redevelopment is working in
Upper Arlington."
UA the First Central Ohio Community
to Measure its Carbon Footprint
The City is undertaking a number of
initiatives to make its operations more
environmentally-friendly, and recently
received an assessment of its carbon
footprint, prepared by the Mid-Ohio
Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).
A carbon footprint can be defined as the
“measure of the impact human activities
have on the environment in terms of the
amount of greenhouse gases produced,
measured in terms of units of carbon
dioxide.” The study was the first of its kind
in Central Ohio and allows the City to
quantify the impact it is having on the
environment.
The program involved examining the
City’s utilities to see how energy efficiency
can be improved, evaluating the City’s fleet
of vehicles to see if they can be traded in for
more fuel-efficient models, and evaluating
“green” construction materials for the City’s
new fire station.
City leaders have already made efforts to
become greener with lighting and HVAC
upgrades at City buildings, and new LED
traffic and streetlights.
A number of changes that could take
place in coming years include switching to
hybrid vehicles for the City’s fleet, utilizing
motorcycles for the Police Division, carpool
incentives for commuters and encouraging
increased use of bicycles.
The City increased its environmental
focus last fall when it signed the Central
Ohio Green Pact. According to the Green
Pact, participating entities agree “to take
practical steps to protect our air and water,
to preserve natural resources, to increase
green space, reduce our consumption of raw
materials and increase recycling.”
The assessment analyzed the City’s
transportation practices. According to the
report, the City purchased approximately
88,000 gallons of gasoline and 57,000
gallons of diesel for its 240 vehicles in 2007.
The report also estimated the City’s 262
full-time employees commute a total of 1.85
million miles to and from work each year.
The report also notes that UA has an estimated tree canopy of 243,000 trees and 347
acres of forest area.
Altogether, Upper Arlington produces
the net equivalent of 7,051 tons of carbon
dioxide a year.
The carbon footprint assessment will be
a valuable tool in the coming years, as the
City looks at what it can do to improve its
own operations and become more
environmentally friendly.
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community
Concourse Gallery
Cultural Arts Division, 583-5310
Concourse Gallery
Cultural Arts Division, 583-5310
Installation: Boarded Up
Art Access, Curtis Goldstein
Through November 28
January 7-26
Reception Monday, November 10, 6 p.m.
Reception Monday, January 12, 6 p.m.
John Davies explores visual paradoxes
through his unconventional use of a
traditional material.
Curtis Goldstein has created murals in the
Short North, cityscapes for office buildings
and abstracts for private collections.
Santa’s Mailbox/Letters to
Santa
Huffman’s Market Father/
Daughter Valentine’s Date
Night
November 28-December 14
Mailbox in Kenny Road Parking Lot of the
Municipal Services Center
UA Parks & Recreation Department, 583-5300
Boys and girls who place a letter in Santa’s
special mailbox receive a letter from Santa
Claus. Be sure to enclose a stamp.
UA Winter Festival & Tree
Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Mallway Park, Arlington Avenue
UA Parks & Recreation Department, 583-5300
Celebrate the start of the holiday season as
we light UA’s holiday tree (7:30 p.m.), and
enjoy carriage rides, musical entertainment,
visits with Santa, holiday lights, bonfire
with s'mores, refreshments and more. Free.
Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 6
9-10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Moretti’s Restaurant, Tremont Center
Join Santa for a brunch buffet at Moretti's
Restaurant. Reservations required. $13.95/
adults, $6.95/children, free/children under
two. Presale at Moretti's carryout counter.
Christmas in the Park
December 7-10, Sunday-Tuesday
Sunday 4-8 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thompson Park
UA Civic Association, 470-0655
Enjoy the holidays with crafts, fun and a
sleigh ride to see Santa Claus. Event by
reservation only. Check the UA News early
November for details.
Friday, January 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
UA Senior Center Bldg #2,
Recreation Division, 583-5300
Fathers and daughters enjoy a special
evening. Ages 4-12. Reg. deadline January
10. Cost: $48/res., $53/non-res. couple,
$22/extra sibling.
State of the City Address
Tuesday, January 20, 5–7:30 p.m.
Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Rd.
City Manager’s Office, 583-5040
Join the City for its annual progress report,
2008 Community Awards and Community
Fair. Refreshments provided.
Concourse Gallery
UA Elementary Schools
January 28–February 13
Reception Sunday, February 8, 2 p.m.
Artwork by Barrington, Greensview,
Tremont, Wickliffe, Windermere, Wellington,
St. Andrew and St. Agatha Elementary
school students.
Huffman’s Market
Mother/Son Valentine’s Date
Night
Friday, January 30, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
UA Senior Center Bldg #2
Recreation Division, 583-5300
Mothers and sons enjoy a special evening
together. See Father/Daughter for costs.
Concourse Gallery
UA Middle Schools
February 18–March 13
Reception Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m.
Artworks by students at Hastings, Jones,
Wellington, St. Andrew and St. Agatha.
Superfun Sunday
Sunday, March 8, 1–3:30 p.m.
High School Main and Freshman Gyms
Recreation Division, 583-5300
If the kids have cabin fever, bring them
along for a blast of excitement and games.
Ages 3-14 years. Pre-registration: $5/res.,
$7/non-res. Day-of event: $7/res.,
$9/non-res.
Easter Candy Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.
Rain Date Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.
Thompson Park
Recreation Division, 583-5300
Presented by the City’s Parks & Recreation
Department and the UA Civic Association,
children ages nine and under join the
search for over 5,000 pieces of hidden
candy.
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Natural Gas Aggregation Program
Details of 2009 Program Pending
The City is a natural gas aggregator on
eligible residents’ behalf, providing a larger
pool for negotiations of gas supply prices.
To further enhance buying power, the City is
a member of the Central Ohio Public Energy
Council (COPEC) with Dublin, Gahanna and
Bexley. American Municipal Power Ohio
(AMPO) negotiates with natural gas
suppliers on COPEC’s behalf.
The City is nearing the end of its fourth
annual contract, with preparations
underway since early summer for the 2009
calendar year.
The City has locked in a rate of $1.12 per
hundred cubic foot (ccf) for its 2009 Natural
Gas Aggregation Program, with Interstate
Gas Supply (IGS) selected as its natural gas
provider, effective with the January 1, 2009
billing cycle. At press time, this new rate
was the lowest fixed rate available in the
marketplace according to the Public Utilities
Commission of Ohio “Apples to Apples” rate
comparison sheet of competitive suppliers.
Eligible customers received notice of the
City program’s 2009 fixed price in October.
To participate, no action is necessary. If a
resident does not want to participate in the
program, he/she must complete and return
the opt-out form provided by November 10.
The rules on opt-out aggregation are
specific about who is eligible to participate.
Customers who meet the following criteria
receive program notices and can become
members of the aggregation group:
• They are not currently in contract with
another natural gas supplier.
• They are up to date with bill payments.
• They have service from the local utility.
• They are classified as non-mercantile.
• They are not on the Percentage of Income
Payment Plan (PIPP).
If you are not within these categories,
contact IGS at 800-280-4474 to determine
your eligibility status.
The City advises you to be an informed
consumer by reading the terms and asking
questions before entering into a contract,
regardless of whether you choose the City’s
Key Contacts
Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
Phone: 1-877-742-5622
www.pickocc.org
Provides a simple guide to Natural Gas
Customer Choice.
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Phone: 1-800-686-7826
www.puc.state.oh.us
Interstate Gas Supply (IGS)
Phone: 1-800-280-4474
www.igsenergy.com
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Phone: 1-800-344-4077
www.columbiagasohio.com
City Contact
Matt Shad
Phone: 614-583-5046
Email: [email protected]
aggregation program or another option.
Some contracts have rates which vary over
time or may carry a high early termination
penalty.
Deregulation of the natural gas market
opened the door for increased competition
in Ohio. The City’s program began in 2005,
and was estimated to have attained savings
of approximately $220 per participating
household. In the following two years,
market challenges did not result in savings.
While the outcome for 2008 is still
unknown, so far the City rate has proven
very favorable compared to the monthly
variable rate provided from Columbia Gas.
Full details of the City’s Gas Aggregation
program can be found at www.ua-ohio.net
under the Resident Services | Utilities
section.
The holidays are just around the corner! Be sure to consider UA
retail and service organizations as part of your shopping options.
Your shopping dollars make a difference.
When possible, shop in UA.
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News of programs and activities offered by the Parks & Recreation Department
Parks & Recreation Online
Services
www.ua-ohio.net
LifeLong Learning
Cultural Arts
Phone: 583-5333
Register Online at www.ua-ohio.net
Phone: 583-5310
The Parks & Recreation Department is
pleased to offer online registration services
to residents. You can register for LifeLong
Learning’s adult programming and
Recreation activities for all ages.
The department hopes these online
services provide a convenient means for
you to register for classes at any time of the
day or night. For additional details, contact
us at 583-5300.
WNTER 2009 PROGRAMS
Senior Center
1945 Ridgeview Road • Phone: 583-5320
The Winter 2009 LifeLong Learning program
catalog will be available late December.
Many new classes are offered in all
categories, including new recipes to explore
in the popular cooking classes, and a range
of fitness classes to keep you in shape.
Look for classes featuring the UA Library
logo, then visit a Library branch for
bookmarks detailing associated reading
materials.
The winter 2009 edition of Center Stage
will be available mid-December.
The Senior Center is proud to offer older
adults a variety of health and wellness
programs, social activities and much more.
UPPER ARLINGTON
LABOR DAY ARTS FESTIVAL
Enjoying the arts in a beautiful setting
close to home is one of the benefits of
living in UA. The City thanks this year’s
sponsors for their generous support.
• Festival Presenters – City of Upper
Arlington Cultural Arts Division
• Media Sponsors – Suburban News
Publications, Columbus Alive
• Performance Supporters – Time
Warner Cable
• Artists Sponsor – Ohio Arts Council
• Art Activities Area Supporter – Dick
Blick, Greater Columbus Arts Council
• Festival Supporters – Fairfield Inn &
Suites, Golf Cart Co., Max & Erma’s
Restaurant, Porta Kleen, Columbus Arts
Festival, Pagetech Limited
VOLUNTEERS
SENIOR TRIPS
Please sign up in advance
• Miracle on 34th St at La Comedia,
November 21 – $62
• The Shaw Festival at Niagra on-theLake, October 2-4 – $749
• Charleston & Savannah Holiday,
December 3-8 – $1,799
• Rockette’s Radio City Christmas
Spectacular, December 10 – $86
STUDIO 55
Need a Workout?
Your Insurance May Pay You to Exercise
Studio 55 is now a Healthways Forever Fit
contracted fitness center. Qualifying
participants with Aetna Medicare
Advantage, Aetna OPERS, Gateway,
Advantra (Coventry), or Sterling Life
Insurance have a “free pass” to Studio 55’s
cardio and strength training equipment, as
well as the helpful staff.
Bring your insurance card and
identification card with date of birth to the
staff office in Building 3 of the Senior
Center to see if you are eligible. Once
qualified, you receive a free pass to Studio
55 while a monthly invoice is submitted to
your insurance provider.
Equipment includes treadmills,
stationary bicycles, elliptical exercisers,
rowing machine, Nu-Step exerciser,
Functional Trainer, free weights and more.
Studio 55 hours
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday –
8 a.m.–Noon, 1–3 p.m., 5–8 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday – 8 a.m.–Noon,
5–8 p.m.
• Saturday – 8 a.m.–Noon
Thank you to our volunteers who make the
festival possible every year by generously
donating their time and talents to this
great event. Additional thanks are due the
following City departments: Parks &
Recreation Department, Parks & Forestry
Division, Electrical Division, Fire Division,
Police Division, Information Technology
Department.
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Parks & Forestry
Aquatics
Phone: 583-5340
Phone: 583-5262
SUNNY 95 PARK MASTER PLAN TAKES SHAPE
WINTER SUNDAY FAMILY SWIM
UA HIGH SCHOOL NATATORIUM
• 12:30–2:30 p.m. each Sunday
beginning early October.
Participants are provided a
calendar of dates.
• Please register at the UAHS Natatorium
during Sunday Swim.
Individual Pass
Family Pass
Guest Fees
Res
$20
$35
$2
Non-res
$27
$42
$3
Senior citizens are admitted free with
Golden Buckeye Card.
WINTER SUNDAY SWIM LESSONS
UA HIGH SCHOOL NATATORIUM
New this year, swim lessons are offered for
children ages four years and up during the
Sunday Swim.
Plans have been unfolding for Sunny 95 Park, with a series of public meetings held in 2008
to encourage community participation in the planning process. Facilities proposed for the
park include an all-weather shelter house with outdoor performance area, three tennis
courts, a sledding hill, a playground, restroom facilities, two athletic fields, a sensory
garden, multiple walkways, a pond and fountain, and more. Once fully developed, this
park promises to provide both surrounding neighbors and the community additional
active and passive recreational opportunities.
Initial site preparation of the park is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2009.
For details of the Sunny 95 Park development plans, contact the Parks & Recreation
Department at 583-5300.
Recreation
Phone: 583-5300
The winter 2009 edition of Get Rec Get Set Go! will be available
early December. You can register online for most programs.
GINGERBREAD BOYS AND GIRLS I
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP
Tuesday, December 9
Ages 2-4 yrs with adult, 4-4:45 p.m.
Hear a story aboout the gingerbread boy.
Learn how to make gingerbread cookies,
enjoy a snack and decorate a paper
gingerbread boy or girl to take home.
Monday-Friday, December 22-January 2
Thompson Park North Shelter House
The Winter Break Day Camp runs
concurrently with the Upper Arlington
Schools’ Winter Break, providing a valuable
service for those families in which both
parents work. Children can enjoy a variety
of activities including arts and crafts,
games, quiet recreation, movies, library
visits and field trips. Initial Registration –
$20 R/$25 NR (non-refundable), $27 per
day due at registration. Registration
deadline - December 3.
GINGERBREAD BOYS AND GIRLS II
Tuesday, December 9
Ages 5-10 yrs, 5-5:45 p.m.
Roll up your sleevs for a messy good time.
Make a gingerbread house with graham
crackers, icing and treats. Hear a story
aboout the gingerbread boy and learn how
to make gingerbread cookies.
Session 1
October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 16, 23,
December 7
1–1:45 p.m.
• 662402A – Level 2 – Aquatic Skills
• 662404A – Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
2–2:45 p.m.
• 662402B – Level 2 – Aquatic Skills
• 662403A – Level 3 – Stroke Development
Session 2
January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15,
March 1, 8
1–1:45 p.m.
• 662402C – Level 2 – Aquatic Skills
• 662403B – Level 3 – Stroke Development
2–2:45 p.m.
• 662402D – Level 2 – Aquatic Skills
• 662404A – Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
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CityiNSIGHT
FA L L / W I NT E R 2 0 0 8 / 2 0 0 9 | NOV • DEC • JAN • F EB
PUBLIC MEETINGS
CITY BUILDINGS & PHONE NUMBERS
Municipal Services Center
3600 Tremont Road,
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
TDD 442-3216
Fax 457-6620
Emergency – Police, Fire & Medical
Police non-life-threatening emergencies
Fire/Medical non-life-threatening emergencies
9-1-1
459-2800
451-9700
Animal Control
City Attorney’s Office
City Clerk’s Office
City Manager’s Office
Clerk of Court’s Office
Development
Finance
Fire (Administration)
Information Technology
Parks & Recreation
Police (Administration)
Police/Fire Communications Center
583-5411
583-5020
583-5030
583-5040
583-5060
583-5070
583-5280
583-5100
583-5200
583-5300
583-5150
583-5400
Public Services Center
4100 Roberts Road
Electrical
Engineering
Fleet Management
Parks & Forestry
Public Services
Solid Waste
Streets
Utilities
Senior Center
1945 Ridgeview Road
www.ua-ohio.net
583-5350
Fax 442-3219
583-5382
583-5360
583-5390
583-5340
583-5350
583-5370
583-5380
583-5385
This is a summary of scheduled meetings as of late-October and
dates/times/locations may be adjusted. Please call the City Clerk’s
Office, at 583-5030 or visit www.ua-ohio.net (News, Meetings &
Events section) to check the most recent schedule prior to attending
a meeting.
Several Boards and Commissions meet on call. They are: Audit
Committee; Board of Building Standards; Board of Tax Appeals;
Neighborhood Lighting Utility Board; Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board.
• City Council Meetings, 7:30 p.m., 3600 Tremont Road –
November 10, 24, December 8, January 12, 26, February 9, 23
• City Council Conference Sessions, 7:30 p.m., 3600 Tremont
Road – November 3, 17, December 1, January 5, 20, February 2,
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• Board of Health, 7:30 p.m., 3600 Tremont Road – January 14
• Board of Zoning & Planning, 7 p.m., 3600 Tremont Road –
November 17, January 20, February 17
• Board of Zoning & Planning Work Session, 7 p.m., 3600
Tremont Road – November 3, January 5, February 2
• Civil Service Commission, 7 p.m., 3600 Tremont Road –
November 12, January 13
• Commission on Aging, 5:30 p.m., 3600 Tremont Road –
December 17, January 28, February 25
• Community Improvement Corporation, 4 p.m., 3600
Tremont Road – December 18, January 15, February 19
• Cultural Arts Commission, 6 p.m., 3600 Tremont Road –
November 5, January 7, February 4
• Library Board, 5 p.m., Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Road –
November 12, December 9, January 13, February 10
• Tree Commission, 7:30 a.m., 3600 Tremont Road – November 4,
December 2, January 6, February 3
• Neighborhood Lighting Utility Board, 7:30 a.m., 3600
Tremont Road - January 13
583-5320
Fax 442-4006
Presort Standard
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PAID
3600 Tremont Road,
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
www.ua-ohio.net
BUSINESS HOURS
Municipal Services Center
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Roberts Road
Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Columbus OH
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Residential Customer
Upper Arlington, Ohio