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The measure’s passage will let the city issue bonds to build a new station and replace existing funding structures for fire and emergency medical services, Mayor Stephen B. Wilder said during the meeting. City staff said demolition at the new site could begin as soon as May, with contractor selection, permitting and bond sale to follow.

City staff presented a sequence of near-term “hard dates” and softer timing estimates that officials said are conditional on standard administrative steps. Staff member Ryan said, “January 26, new income tax will take effect,” referring to the tax reallocation the city plans to use for stable operating revenue for fire and EMS. Staff advised that certification of the election results by the board of elections, expected by late May or early June, will let the city proceed with legislation to rescind the property levies and to start the bond sale process.

City staff told council that a Stark County Land Bank grant is helping fund demolition at the new site and that the contractor selection packet process has restarted now that funding is secured. The administration said it expects to have a contractor selected for council award after the summer break; if design, permitting and site work move quickly, limited construction activity could begin before winter. Full construction administration would proceed in spring 2026, with a target move-in in summer 2027.

Councilmembers and residents who spoke during public comment supported the vote and asked for prompt follow-through. Resident Bill Knapp, a former firefighter who said he had advocated for a new station for years, thanked council and staff for bringing the measure to fruition.

City staff described post-occupancy plans: once the new station opens and the city vacates Stations 1 and 2, Station 1 will be offered for sale and Station 2 is planned to be converted to a recreation facility. Officials said final sequencing depends on contractor pricing and final bond terms.

Discussion points, next steps and constraints

- Discussion only: Council and staff discussed timing and the need for state and local administrative steps (BOE certification, permitting, planning commission review where applicable).
- Direction: Staff was directed to restart contractor pricing and to prepare ordinances to rescind property levies and to authorize bond issuance once the vote is certified.
- Formal action: No additional council ordinance or bond sale was approved at the May 13 meeting; staff framed the legislative steps council will consider once BOE certification is complete.

What remains unresolved

Officials said specific contractor selection and final construction schedules will depend on bids and permit timelines. The city also said it will run an outreach effort for employers and residents explaining the change in income-tax treatment before the tax takes effect.

Ending

City staff committed to bringing ordinance language and bond-sale details to council once the vote is certified and financing details are firm, and to return with final contractor recommendations for council action after the summer break.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Voters approved Issue 4 in May 2025, and North Canton officials on May 13 announced a multi-step timeline for a new fire station project and related finances.","taxTitle","North Canton City Council, North Canton, Stark County, Ohio","taxId",70637,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057219,"Mayor proclaims 10th anniversary of 7-20 Market; proclamation cites visitor numbers and economic impact",275,169000,444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307596-b156342ead3ee74d32e5f62da4aeea5c&start=169&end=444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307596-b156342ead3ee74d32e5f62da4aeea5c/thumbnail_169000.jpg","/articles/6057219/Ohio/Mayor-proclaims-10th-anniversary-of-7-20-Market-proclamation-cites-visitor-numbers-and-economic-impact","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057219-cce63b5aad1e1ea12828c0f32ed97868/orig.mp4?Expires=1770830359&Signature=MONpPqRZ89aTFF3fQLTwri7Bt4KYoPa4qc95eL28Es0-ZIibOy-jHjOMRW3Om70LTP2EdErNuc0KSa2Vo2hR3HBu0oixSyYrbJnUeTay4CD3gEnsT0xANe9~3v-FaeP1EUyIQ8lZsZ1dJ78PNnlXWQRGQEwK0gXwpHKrsLKLOgnFXso6hg34dXs3C46Zd32BXs-GTlwPSP8vHPKvj31hi9xo7GG2ZKIOeHAof~Gw-Fb1QlTByAVQM5Kj3qMSUs-VhdxhhUi2mOBrsa5e~ZarBOF1xw4J2dPvhyE3RznOaJryjAFB9-vbRvOemBeUrg0WahlJYPwfFymUQEuwj~0b9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Stephen B. Wilder on May 13 presented a proclamation recognizing the 10th anniversary of the 7-20 Market and honoring owners David and Lynn Shimko for their community-building work.

The proclamation said the market began in May 2016 and has drawn vendors and visitors from across the region, including Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Youngstown, as well as parts of western Pennsylvania and eastern Michigan. It said the market supports small businesses that have grown into full-time wholesale and retail operations and that several vendors eventually opened brick-and-mortar shops in North Canton.

The proclamation included attendance and economic-impact figures. It said, “The average attendance is 5 to 6,000 people per 7-20 market” and that “35% of the attendees are visiting from outside of Stark County,” adding that those figures translate to “over 1,900,000.0 visitor dollars spent per year based on the day trip calculations” referenced in the proclamation. The language attributes those statistics to reporting cited in the proclamation; the mayor’s office said the proclamation would be posted on the city’s website and social platforms.

Market founders David and Lynn Shimko were invited to the podium and encouraged people to attend the market’s season launch on May 17. Mayor Wilder presented the proclamation and congratulated the Shimkos for the market’s regional reach and its partnerships with nonprofit groups and local events.

Ending

The proclamation was ceremonial; no council action was required. City officials encouraged residents to attend the market season opener and said the proclamation text will be posted on the city’s online platforms.","Mayor Stephen B. Wilder presented a proclamation honoring the Shimko family and the 7-20 Market’s 10th anniversary, citing average attendance of 5,000–6,000 per market and a reported yearly visitor-spending estimate included in the proclamation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057224,"North Canton launches 'Beauty on Main' program with $21,300 in seed funding and public vote portal",186,4464000,4650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307596-b156342ead3ee74d32e5f62da4aeea5c&start=4464&end=4650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307596-b156342ead3ee74d32e5f62da4aeea5c/thumbnail_4464000.jpg","/articles/6057224/Ohio/North-Canton-launches-Beauty-on-Main-program-with-21300-in-seed-funding-and-public-vote-portal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057224-d6d60e4ef67d255ecd35d1e2b95cb9a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770830359&Signature=kx7WB8Om5nX8cPB2G9N20r4qA03Pl-cirIfT3Isrb7UcyUUyjSkaBcZUMWvHNB0LyX~b3nVHpVqMbLf6JOK6ZXD5uIrZu5AppEPwJ6ecx3MrcRprPYKLssiNkxc6iIuoCzmWoZKYfhGn-a5psnEJgftKW~z7Wc9trczEEMcb1oGVPXYNvv-0b38VVRz-JHRTpp6-skOPctHCeKc3AqLJaLgmgYfTg30k8uzvLFvuaTShbnZVEnX6h1ZwLUXdKKk-l9JStLIpiJPvN6xRbR2sXxyDL6UmbhLujHKiwbY7XdKr5tz~kCH52jBGHLSaXuowwc9E3Pp1KVAISxFpwTyBGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff on May 13 unveiled “Beauty on Main,” a new North Canton program to fund small streetscape and public-art projects in the downtown Main Street center.

The program is intended to support many modest projects — benches, planters, temporary murals, public banners and similar items — rather than a single large capital investment. Staff said the city will prioritize projects costing $20,000 or less, to be funded primarily by grants and private donations.

“We have over $21,000 in initial funding primarily from a NOPEC grant of $20,000, and another, dollars 1,300 in private donations so far,” the presenter said during the meeting. The presenter also said the city plans to publish a call for ideas and a public voting portal; residents can submit, browse and vote on proposals at northcantohio.gov/beautyonmain.

Officials said the program will be run as a fundraising and sponsorship effort rather than an annual appropriation-driven program. A pilot batch of small projects will be chosen from community submissions and returned votes; the city said it expects to put its first RFP for a project out in the week after the meeting.

Why it matters

City leaders framed the program as an incremental, low-cost way to increase downtown vibrancy and to encourage community participation. Councilmembers and staff cited examples from other towns — small public-art pieces, planters built by local organizations, and themed banners — to illustrate how modest projects can change the look and feel of a main street over time.

Next steps

Staff said the city will accept project submissions and voting through the online portal, solicit volunteers and sponsors for individual projects, and issue small project RFPs for work that requires a contractor. The initial funding is in hand; further projects will depend on grants, donations and sponsorships, staff said.

Ending

The city asked residents and Main Street property owners to contribute ideas or volunteer space for murals, planters and other small projects. Officials said they will notify the public and post project calls on the city website and subscription lists.","City staff unveiled 'Beauty on Main,' a grant-and-donation-funded program to fund small streetscape, public-art and placemaking projects on Main Street. Officials said an initial $20,000 NOPEC grant plus roughly $1,300 in private donations are available; residents can submit and vote on projects at northcantohio.gov/beautyonmain.","actionData","errors"]

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Voters approve Issue 4; North Canton sets timeline for new fire station, bond sale and tax rescind

Mayor proclaims 10th anniversary of 7-20 Market; proclamation cites visitor numbers and economic impact

North Canton launches 'Beauty on Main' program with $21,300 in seed funding and public vote portal