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Council begins process to improve Gashi Street; storm-sewer assessments estimated
Summary
Council put Resolution 2025-68 (Gashi Street improvements) on first reading Dec. 1 after a lengthy presentation on designs that avoid new right-of-way purchases. Preliminary storm-sewer assessments total about $25,500; individual property assessments for sewer work estimated at roughly $1,200 each. Council left the item on first reading to allow resident input.
The Wooster City Council began the formal process to improve Gashi Street between East Wayne Avenue and Winter Street at its Dec. 1 meeting by placing Resolution 2025-68 on first reading.
Engineering and council members explained the city is proposing a rural-residential street section to address pavement condition, drainage, and safety without acquiring additional right-of-way. Because the corridor’s existing right-of-way is 40 feet (the city standard is 60 feet), a full reconstruction with curbs, gutters and sidewalks would require purchasing up to 10 feet from many front lawns; the administration’s alternative aims to avoid land purchases and still improve lanes, add flush-mount curbs or aggregate shoulders, resurface pavement and replace deep ditches with storm sewers.
Councilor Miss Warden said the preliminary assessment amount tied to storm-sewer work under driveways is about $25,500 in total, and that individual assessments were estimated to range up to roughly $2,000; the storm-sewer portion assessed per property was described as about $1,200. She encouraged residents to review drawings the administration has shared and to contact engineering staff with questions.
Council discussion acknowledged long-standing debate about Gashi Street, with some residents previously opposing right-of-way changes and other residents urging action. A council member said some property owners contacted him and urged moving forward; the administration noted outreach to the Gashi Street Social Club and other stakeholders and anticipated additional resident comments. The city also noted that utility pole relocations (AEP) and tree trimming or removal could be required as part of the work.
Council left Resolution 2025-68 on first reading to allow further resident input and said it may advance to third reading at a future meeting after additional outreach.
