Dublin Council OKs $7M in Street Work, Expands DORA for World Cup

DUBLIN, Ohio — Dublin City Council on Monday unanimously approved more than $7 million in street maintenance contracts and expanded the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area to include Riverside Crossing Park, capping a meeting that also featured a preview of the Memorial Tournament’s 50th anniversary branding.

Council voted 6-0 to accept bids for two phases of the 2026 Street Maintenance Program. The Shelley Company will handle Phase One for $3,464,369.85, and Strawser Paving Company Inc. will perform Phase Two for $3,546,328.85. Work includes concrete replacement, base stabilization and asphalt paving.

In a separate unanimous vote, council expanded the DORA to include sidewalks on Mooney Street and the property at 6620 Mooney Street, and made the Riverside Crossing Park lawn area a permanent part of the district. The action follows a request from property owners in the Block G development.

Council also approved a temporary extension of DORA hours until midnight on June 12 for a Columbus Crew World Cup watch party at Bridge Park. The motion allows alcohol sales until 11:59 p.m. or earlier. Several council members raised concerns about noise and the impact on nearby residents, but the measure passed without dissent.

Heather Diddy, representing the Memorial Tournament, presented the complete branding package for the tournament’s 50th anniversary, scheduled for June 1-7. The package includes decals on the Dublin Link Bridge, oversized golf balls, pin flags and road decals. Installation is set for April 20-24, with tear-down June 8-12. Council received the presentation; no formal vote was required.

“We’re excited to celebrate with you and highlight our partnership that has been just as long,” Diddy told council.

Council adopted on second reading three ordinances authorizing acquisition of properties at 5611, 5689 and 5695 Avery Road for construction of a shared use path, drainage and roadway improvements. All votes were 6-0.

Four ordinances related to the Northern Historic Dublin Infrastructure Improvements Project were introduced on first reading. The measures would acquire easements and fee simple deeds from multiple property owners. A second reading public hearing is scheduled for April 13.

An ordinance to acquire a 0.071-acre easement for a shared use path along Shire Rings Road, funded by a LinkUS grant, also was introduced on first reading.

Council approved an alcohol waiver for the North Market Wine Festival, set for Sept. 18 from 5-10 p.m., and approved temporary signage for the Memorial Tournament.

In other business, council received an update on the West Bridge Street corridor visioning study, which focuses on pedestrian safety, walkability and potential integration with LinkUS bus rapid transit. A walkability presentation is set for April 14, with a work session to follow.

No public comments were made. Council members used the roundtable portion to thank staff for a successful St. Patrick’s Day parade and for cleanup after wind damage the night before, and to discuss noise enforcement in Bridge Park.

Key moments

Significant Part 1 · 37:36

DORA Expansion Debate – Riverside Crossing Park Lawn

Councilmember Amy said, 'I'm okay with activating the DORA in the grass areas of Riverside Crossing Park all of the time. I just think it's confusing and hard for people to know that oh I can walk to the plaza or cross the bridge and I can go down to the fountain but then I can't go into the grass.'

Contentious Part 1 · 44:30

World Cup Watch Party DORA Extension Concerns

Councilmember Christina said, 'I just want to be sympathetic to the residents of Bridge Park... I see the event ends is tentatively ending at 11. So I'd be more in favor of extending it just one hour.'

Significant Part 1 · 23:33

Shire Rings Road Path – Parcel Acquisition Challenge

Brian Gable said, 'Currently we're kind of in a newer territory where we're trying to find the owner. That's been the struggle here... If it has to go through appropriation through the courts we're at the mercy of when the courts will schedule us which could be up to a year.'

Public interest Part 1 · 4:04

Memorial Tournament 50th Anniversary Branding

Heather Diddy said, 'If you're not already aware, hopefully you are. It is our 50th anniversary this year. So we are really looking forward to celebrating with you and highlighting our partnership that has been just as long.'

Public interest Part 1 · 1:14:01

Council Roundtable – Noise Ordinance and Enforcement

Councilmember Keeler said, 'I saw the police presence on Saturday... I wanted to thank the Business District Unit for coming out Saturday night in force... obnoxious vehicles driving around people spinning their tires... hopefully on our next update we'll hear some metrics on how our new noise ordinance is being implemented.'

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Meeting Analysis

City of Dublin — 2026-03-23

Meeting Information

Title: City Council — 2026-03-23

Parish: City of Dublin

Date: 2026-03-23

Video: Recording

Transcript segments: 560

Item	Description	Action	Vote Status
Memorial Tournament 2026 Branding Presentation	Heather Diddy presented the complete branding package for the 50th anniversary of the Memorial Tournament, including signage, decals on the Dublin Link Bridge, and other installations.	Council received the presentation; no formal vote required.	No action taken
Consent Agenda Approval	Approval of meeting minutes and legislative authority of transfer.	Motion to approve consent agenda carried.	Unanimous (6-0)
Ordinances 16-26, 17-26, 18-26 (Property Acquisitions for Shared Use Path)	Authorizing acquisition of properties at 5611 Avery Road, 5689 Avery Road, and 5695 Avery Road for constructing a shared use path, drainage, and roadway improvements.	Ordinances adopted on second reading.	Unanimous (6-0)
Ordinances 19-26 through 22-26 (Northern Historic Dublin Infrastructure Improvements)	Final four conveyance ordinances for the Northern Historic Dublin Infrastructure Improvements Project, acquiring easements and fee simple deeds from multiple property owners.	First reading; second reading public hearing scheduled for April 13, 2026.	No vote on adoption; introduced
Ordinance 23-26 (Shire Rings Road Shared Use Path)	Acquiring a 0.071-acre easement for a shared use path along Shire Rings Road, funded by a LinkUS grant.	First reading; second reading public hearing scheduled for April 13, 2026.	No vote on adoption; introduced
Resolution 13-26 (Street Maintenance Program 2026 Phase One)	Accepting the lowest and best bid from The Shelley Company for $3,464,369.85 for street maintenance work including concrete replacement, base stabilization, and asphalt paving.	Resolution adopted.	Unanimous (6-0)
Resolution 14-26 (Street Maintenance Program 2026 Phase Two)	Accepting the lowest and best bid from Strawser Paving Company Inc. for $3,546,328.85 for similar street maintenance work.	Resolution adopted.	Unanimous (6-0)
North Market Wine Festival Alcohol Waiver	Request to serve alcohol on public property for the annual wine festival on September 18, 2026, from 5-10 p.m.	Motion to approve alcohol waiver carried.	Unanimous (6-0)
DORA Expansion – Block G and Riverside Crossing Park	Expanding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) to include sidewalks on Mooney Street, property at 6620 Mooney Street, and making the Riverside Crossing Park lawn area permanent.	Motion to approve expansion carried.	Unanimous (6-0)
Columbus Crew World Cup Watch Party DORA Extension	Temporary extension of DORA hours until midnight on June 12, 2026, for a World Cup watch party at Bridge Park.	Motion to approve extension carried.	Unanimous (6-0)
Memorial Tournament Temporary Signage Approval	Approval of temporary signage including decals on the Dublin Link Bridge, oversized golf balls, pin flags, and road decals for the 50th anniversary.	Motion to approve signage request carried.	Unanimous (6-0)
West Bridge Street Corridor Visioning Update	Update on the West Bridge Street corridor study focusing on pedestrian safety, walkability, and potential LinkUS bus rapid transit integration.	Council received the update; next steps include a walkability presentation on April 14, 2026, and a work session later.	No action taken

Street Maintenance Program 2026 Phase One bid: $3,464,369.85 (under engineer's estimate of $4,260,000).
Street Maintenance Program 2026 Phase Two bid: $3,546,328.85 (under engineer's estimate of $4,200,000).
Combined low bids for both phases are $723,687.45 under the CIP budget for street maintenance.
City awarded $120,000 in 5310 funding through MORPC for transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Enterprise fund policy discussion for water/sewer and potential EV charger program; utility rate study to begin spring 2026.

No public comments were made during the meeting.

Discussion on extending DORA hours for the World Cup watch party until midnight raised concerns about noise and impact on Bridge Park residents; council ultimately approved with a motion to allow sales until 11:59 PM or earlier.

City Manager's Office

Sustainable Saturday event scheduled for April 11, 2026, at the service center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City awarded $120,000 in 5310 funding through MORPC for transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Finance Committee

Finance committee met on March 18 to discuss enterprise fund policy for water/sewer and potential EV charger program.
Committee supportive of establishing a defined fund balance target; utility rate study to begin spring 2026.

Staff to coordinate walking tour of West Bridge Street corridor with council members on April 15, 2026.
Staff to bring back enterprise fund balance policy and EV charger fund structure as part of 2027 budget process.
Staff to initiate utility rate study in spring 2026 with recommendations expected early fall.
Staff to discuss sound system and contingency plans for World Cup watch party with Columbus Crew.
Staff to evaluate temporary speed limit changes on Dublin Road during Memorial Tournament.