Bentonville, AR

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

The Traffic Safety and Signage Committee meets October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Bentonville City Hall. The agenda is largely informational: continued discussion of the committee's own organization and authority, plus updates on previously tabled items now that traffic counts and reviews are available. New business includes a temporary road closure request, two traffic calming requests, a parking request, and a race route request. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• NW Wishing Springs Rd temporary closure requested for Nov 6, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m. for the Wishing Springs Bridges Ribbon Cutting
• Sackett Ave traffic calming request in Providence subdivision; posted speed limit 20 mph; speed hump requested
• Skyview Acres traffic calming requested on Lockheed St and Convair St; speed humps requested
• Reserved parking for three spaces outside The Record for the Big Diamond Comedy Festival, Oct 22–24, to park an event sponsor's RV
• Cold Front race/run scheduled Feb 14, 2027; police assistance requested at Tiger Blvd & NW A St, Tiger Blvd & NE Cub Cir, and NE Cub Cir & NE A St

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Bentonville Planning Commission meets Oct. 6, 2026 at Bentonville City Hall, 305 SW A St, with a tech review at 4:30 PM and public hearing at 5:00 PM. The consent agenda covers 10 property line adjustments, lot splits, final plats, and large scale developments. New business includes five large scale development items and two advertised public hearings on rezonings. The agenda also carries a notice that fraudulent invoices asking for wire transfers are being sent to builders and developers, and states the City will never ask for a wire transfer.

• Rezoning at 3006 SE J St (RZ26-0045): R-1, Suburban Single-Family to T4.2, Neighborhood Node within the Regional Center Place Type
• Rezoning at 405 NW 5th Street (RZ26-0047) for Lucatoni, LLC / Mark Haney: R-1, Suburban Single-Family to T4.1, Neighborhood General within the Urban Neighborhood Place Type
• Consent agenda includes Walmart Campus Lot 1, Phase 25 final plat at SE 10th Street (FP26-0009)
• New business includes STEM Campus Public Improvements at 608 SW 8th Street (LSD26-0030) and AWSOM Whole Health Campus items at 3401 Blueberry Lane and McCollum Rd
• Fraud notice: invoices appearing to come from the City of Bentonville are requesting wire transfers; the City states it will never ask for a wire transfer

Utility Board

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

The Bentonville Airport Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3 PM at City Hall, 305 SW "A" Street, with a Zoom option. The main business is an engineering and construction update from Garver USA on seven airport projects, including the East Taxiway Extension (Phase 2), a Hangar Access Road, the East Parking Apron, West Taxiway Rehabilitation, West Turf Apron, Perimeter Fence Installation Phase 1, and the West Taxiway Extension. The board also hears a geese control report, updates from Legends Air Center and the Airport Manager, and considers a Baldwin Lease Reassignment. The November meeting is cancelled because the Airport Manager and Airport Board Chair will be in Hurst, TX for the SCAAAE Conference; the next meeting is Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 3 PM.

• Engineering and construction updates from Garver USA on seven projects, including the East Taxiway Extension (Phase 2) (FAA Funded) and West Taxiway Extension (FAA Funded)
• Hangar Access Road (ADA Funded 300K 80/20) and West Taxiway Rehabilitation (ADA Funded 300K 80/20)
• West Turf Apron (ADA Funded 200K 90/10) and Perimeter Fence Installation – Phase 1 (ADA Funded 90/10)
• East Parking Apron (BIL Funded)
• Baldwin Lease Reassignment under Other Business; November meeting cancelled, next meeting December 3, 2026

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Public Art Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Utility Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

Utility Board

Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

General

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Utility Board

Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Public Art Advisory Board

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Finance Committee

Planning Commission

Utility Board

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Utility Board

Public Art Advisory Board

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Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

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Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Utility Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

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Board of Adjustment

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

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Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

Finance Committee

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Board of Adjustment

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Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

The Bentonville City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole for discussion, followed by a City Council meeting with public comment and votes on resolutions, ordinances, and public hearings. Key items include accepting a $4 million federal grant for Greenhouse Road improvements, awarding several construction contracts, and approving two rezoning requests. The agenda also includes routine recognitions, grant acceptances, and utility board items.

• Resolution accepting $4,000,000 FFY2027 NWARPC grant for Greenhouse Road improvements (Hwy 12 to Hwy 102), with $1,000,000 local match shared 55% Bentonville / 45% Centerton
• Resolution awarding bid IFB-26-58 to Steep Creek, LLC for SW Nutmeg Drainage Improvements at $2,328,027.94
• Resolution awarding bid IFB-26-61 to On Point Excavation LLC for SW 2nd and 'O' Drainage Improvements at $550,428.03
• Rezoning of 201 SW E Street from R-1 to T3.1 (RZ26-0044) and 901 E. Central Ave. from R-1 to T3.2 (RZ26-0043), both recommended 7-0 by Planning Commission
• Resolution accepting Walton Family Foundation grants: $185,605 for John DeShields Trail design and $1,026,589 for SW 'I' Street/SW 41st Street intersection improvements

Finance Committee

The Bentonville Finance Committee is reviewing five resolutions for the City Council, each involving grant acceptance or budget adjustments. Items include a pet adoption grant, a $4 million road construction grant, a bridge repair budget adjustment, and two Walton Family Foundation grants for trail and intersection work. The committee is deciding whether to recommend these items to the full council.

• $4,000,000 NWARPC grant for Greenhouse Road Improvements (Hwy 12 to Hwy 102), with $1,000,000 local match split 55% Bentonville / 45% Centerton
• $185,605 Walton Family Foundation grant for John DeShields Trail design and bidding (NE J Street to E Central Avenue)
• $1,026,589 Walton Family Foundation grant for SW "I" Street and SW 41st Street intersection improvements, including traffic signal
• $6,000 Best Friends Animal Society grant to sponsor pet adoptions ($75 dog fee, $50 cat fee, ~80 adoptions)
• Budget adjustment for West McNelly Road Bridge Repair

Construction Board of Appeals

The Bentonville Construction Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a single appeal from Burckart Construction regarding a Building Fire and Safety decision. The board will hear the appeal and may take action, followed by adjournment.

• Appeal by Burckart Construction of a Building Fire and Safety decision

Tree & Landscape Advisory Board

The board will discuss a restoration strategy for 2014 NW DeSoto and receive updates on plant towers and seed packets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding budgeting, landscape nominations, and planning updates.

• Streetscape Restoration Strategy for 2014 NW DeSoto
• Update on Plant Tower project including Lettuce Grow education quote for $1,492.06
• Update on seed packets featuring various native species priced at $3.00 each
• Budgeting brainstorm session
• Landscape award nominations

Public Art Advisory Board

The Bentonville Public Art Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a quilt donation to the Bentonville Public Library, and review a collaboration with NWACC. They will also consider the 2027 project plan and receive updates on ongoing projects like America 250, Old Tree, and Team Spirit. The meeting is open to the public, with Zoom participation available by request.

• Quilt donation to Bentonville Public Library (BPL)
• NWACC collaboration discussion
• 2027 Project Plan review
• America 250 project update
• Bentonville Bat unveiling on Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several rezoning requests and a temporary use permit for night work. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for various property line adjustments and subdivision plats.

• Rezoning of 201 SW E Street from R-1 to T3.1
• Rezoning of 901 E. Central Ave. from R-1 to T3.2
• Rezoning of 501 N Main Street from R-1 to T4.1
• Temporary Use Permit for night work at 3401 Blueberry Lane
• Ordinance to amend various sections of the Community Code

Utility Board

The Bentonville Utility Board will consider several resolutions and one ordinance at its September 15, 2026 meeting. Key items include amending a bond repayment schedule, financing a water transmission project, acquiring easements, and awarding a sewer construction contract. The board is also set to approve a professional services agreement for sewer system evaluation.

• Ordinance amending repayment schedule for 2025 bond to allow spending lower-interest 2024 bond first
• Resolution to finance 48" Supply Water Transmission Project with $9,621,360 in bonds, including $887,911 principal forgiveness
• Resolution authorizing easement purchases for Shewmaker Ph. 2 Interceptor Project
• Resolution awarding bid IFB-26-54 to Crossland Heavy Contractors for $7,605,314.85 for Townbranch Interceptor Project Alignment 1
• Resolution to contract with RJN Group for $865,530 for SSES and modeling work in South LS Basin

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

The committee will hear informational comments regarding two upcoming running events. These items are for informational purposes and do not require committee decisions.

• Girls on the Run NWA Fall Celebratory 5K on November 14, 2026
• Time Travel Half-Bentonville on January 10, 2027

The Committee approved requests for the Girls on the Run Fall Celebratory 5K and the Time Travel Half-Bentonville event. Members also discussed clarifying the Committee's legal duties and reviewed potential sidewalk connections in the Foxfire area.

• Approved Girls on the Run NWA Fall Celebratory 5K route (unanimous)
• Approved signage request for Time Travel Half-Bentonville event (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Finance Committee

The Bentonville Finance Committee is reviewing three resolutions that will be considered by the City Council. These include accepting a $21,790.43 grant from Fidelity for the 2026 Fall Tree Giveaway, accepting $2,000,000 in FFY2027 NWARPC grant funds for the Hwy 12/279 Intersection Improvements project, and approving an $81,000 agreement with Byrne & Jones Construction for turf installation at the Memorial Park Softball and Baseball Complex. Each item requires a budget adjustment.

• Resolution accepting $21,790.43 grant from Fidelity for 2026 Fall Tree Giveaway
• Resolution accepting $2,000,000 FFY2027 NWARPC STBGP-A grant for Hwy 12/279 Intersection Improvements (Job No. 090613)
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Byrne & Jones Construction for $81,000 turf installation at Memorial Park Softball and Baseball Complex

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

The Bentonville City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2026 Impact Fee Study and a possible exemption for the Downtown Redevelopment District, along with parking and library updates. Following that, the Council will vote on several resolutions, including accepting grants, approving contracts, and vacating utility easements. Public comment is accepted during the City Council portion.

• Discussion of 2026 Impact Fee Study and downtown exemption
• Resolution accepting $21,790.43 from Fidelity for Fall Tree Giveaway
• Resolution accepting $2,000,000 NWARPC grant for Hwy 12/279 intersection improvements
• Resolution awarding $413,732.50 to Streamline Environmental for McKissic Creek streambank restoration
• Rezoning of 405 NW 5th Street from R-1 to T4.2 Neighborhood Node

The Bentonville City Council approved the consent agenda (8-0) and two utility easement vacations (both 8-0), but denied a rezoning request for 405 NW 5th Street from R-1 to T4.2 Neighborhood Node (3-5). The meeting also included informational discussions on impact fees, parking, and a library update, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved consent agenda including grant acceptance, appointments, and contracts (8-0, Hook abstained on item 10)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-156 vacating utility easement at Lot 1 of Urban Bentonville (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-156 vacating utility easement at Lots 1-3 of Forrest Oaks Subdivision (8-0)
• Denied rezoning at 405 NW 5th Street from R-1 to T4.2 Neighborhood Node (3-5)

Airport Advisory Board

The Board will receive updates on several engineering and construction projects at the Bentonville Municipal Airport. Discussions include status reports on taxiway extensions, apron expansions, and hangar developments. The meeting also covers the 2026 budget update and upcoming airport events.

• East Taxiway Extension (Phase 2) update
• Hangar Access Road ($300,000 ADA funded)
• West Taxiway Rehabilitation ($300,000 ADA funded)
• West Turf Apron ($200,000 ADA funded)
• 2026 Budget Update

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will discuss the acceptance of a quilt donation from the NWA Modern Quilt Guild for permanent display in the McMillon Lobby. The board will also receive updates on state aid payments and library administration.

• Acceptance of Razorback Greenway Quilt donation from NWA Modern Quilt Guild
• Proposed permanent display of quilt in the Bentonville Public Library McMillon Lobby
• FY2027 1st quarter State Aid to Public Libraries payment of $21,983
• Updates regarding Arkansas Act 372

The Bentonville Library Advisory Board approved Anne Farmer as the Northwest Arkansas Community College ex-officio representative and Tanya Sharp as the Bentonville Schools ex-officio representative. The board also approved the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. The rest of the meeting consisted of library program, facilities, and partner reports, with no other substantive decisions recorded. No meetings are scheduled for July or August unless library business requires them.

• Approved Anne Farmer (NWACC) as ex-officio representative
• Approved Tanya Sharp (Bentonville Schools) as ex-officio representative
• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.

Utility Board

The Board will consider a resolution for Change Order #1 regarding the ARDOT 090512 12" Water Main Reroute project. This change involves installing relocated water meters, fence removal, and a culvert addition. The cost is 100% reimbursable through ARDOT and requires no budget adjustment.

• Change Order #1 for ARDOT 090512 12" Water Main Reroute
• $22,955.00 cost for Change Order #1
• New total contract price of $717,165.99 with On-Point Excavation

Planning Commission

The Bentonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and tech review to consider a campus development plan for a 105-acre healthcare campus south of Central Avenue west of I-49, along with several other development items. The agenda includes consent items for property line adjustments, final plats, and utility easement vacations, plus new business items for a surgery center and a night work permit. A rezoning request for 405 NW 5th Street is also scheduled for a public hearing.

• Bentonville Health Care Campus: 105-acre campus development plan (CDP26-0002)
• Maningas Surgery Center: large-scale development at 2607 North Walton Blvd (LSD26-0023)
• Lanterns on 4th: night work permit at 919 SE 4th Street (TUP26-0003)
• Juergens rezoning: 405 NW 5th Street from R-1 to T4.2 (RZ26-0041)
• Consent agenda: 2 property line adjustments, 3 final plats, 2 utility easement vacations

Board of Adjustment

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

The Bentonville City Council will hold a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on August 25, 2026. The Committee of the Whole is for discussion only, with no votes or public comment, followed by the City Council meeting where official action and public comment will occur. The agenda includes multiple resolutions to accept grant funds for road improvements, several utility easement vacations, rezonings, and various other administrative items.

• Resolution accepting $2,372,920 FFY2026 NWARPC grant for Greenhouse Road Improvements
• Resolution accepting $2,500,000 FFY2025 NWARPC grant for I-49/J Street Interchange Improvements
• Resolution accepting $1,544,000 FFY2026 NWARPC grant for Vaughn Road Improvements
• Ordinance waiving competitive bidding to purchase four 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions for $690,400
• Resolution awarding bid to Milestone Construction for Phillips Park Phase III in the amount of $2,066,933.08

The Bentonville City Council approved an amended noise ordinance establishing decibel-based standards and shut-off times for outdoor amplified sound, including a 7pm construction-noise pause within 500 feet of residential areas. The council also approved a consent agenda covering grants, surplus vehicles, and a $2.07M Phillips Park contract, plus multiple easement vacations and rezoning requests.

• Approved amended noise ordinance (6-1, Acree opposed)
• Approved construction-noise amendment pausing at 7pm within 500 ft of residential (7-0)
• Rejected amendment removing 'unreasonable noise' clause (2-5)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,066,933 Phillips Park Phase III bid (7-0)
• Approved $22,500 Fidelity tree program grant (consent)
• Approved $2,372,920 Greenhouse Road grant (consent)
• Approved $2,500,000 I-49/J Street grant (consent)
• Approved rezoning at 301 SE B Street to T3.2 (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Bentonville Finance Committee will consider several resolutions and one ordinance for recommendation to the City Council. Items include accepting grants for tree planting, police equipment, and road improvements, as well as a waiver of competitive bidding for electrical breakers. All items require budget adjustments.

• Accept $22,500 from Fidelity for the Great Neighborhoods Partnership Tree Program
• Accept $12,824 Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment
• Accept $2,372,920 for Greenhouse Road Improvements (Job No. 090628)
• Accept $2,500,000 for I-49/J Street Interchange Improvements (Job No. 090676)
• Waive bid to purchase four 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions for $690,400 plus tax

Public Art Advisory Board

The Bentonville Public Art Advisory Board is meeting to review and vote on the final recommendation for the 'Near the Pitch' public art project, discuss the Water Tower Rd Roundabout, consider a proposal for 'Old Tree' by Pamela Rosenkranz, and begin planning for 2027 projects. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and updates on the America 250 project.

• Final recommendation on Near the Pitch art project
• Discussion of Water Tower Rd Roundabout art
• Proposal for 'Old Tree' by Pamela Rosenkranz
• 2027 project planning
• Update on America 250 project

The Public Art Advisory Board voted to recommend the 'Team Spirit' proposal as its final pick among three finalists for the Near the Pitch project, forwarding it to the cricket organization and then the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. It also voted to recommend the 'Old Tree' sculpture by Pamela Rosenkranz to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, with Elizabeth Miller abstaining due to a connection to the piece. The board voted to broaden the scope of the Water Tower Road roundabout art funding beyond the current location and present the request to City Council. For 2027 planning, members agreed to focus on locations 6, 2, and 12 plus the Bentonville Community Center area (locations 9 and 10).

• Approved minutes from June 18 and July 16, 2026 (motion carried)
• Recommended 'Team Spirit' as finalist for Near the Pitch project (motion carried)
• Moved to broaden Water Tower Road roundabout art scope and present request to City Council (motion carried)
• Recommended 'Old Tree' by Pamela Rosenkranz to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (motion carried; Miller abstained)
• Agreed to focus 2027 planning on locations 6, 2, 12 and Community Center area locations 9 and 10
• Adjourned at 4:33 p.m. (motion carried)

Tree & Landscape Advisory Board

The Tree and Landscape Advisory Board will discuss an update to the Native and Pollinator Landscape Ordinance, which is shifting toward a property maintenance code amendment, and review plans for the fall tree giveaway scheduled for October 10. They will also consider new business items including seed packets, a backup plan for the giveaway, and landscape nominations. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and updates from parks and planning.

• Native and Pollinator Landscape Ordinance update
• Fall Tree Giveaway on October 10 at Municipal Complex
• Seed packets discussion
• Fall Tree Giveaway backup plan
• Landscape nominations

The Tree & Landscape Advisory Board approved the July meeting minutes and selected winners for the Commercial and Residential Landscape Awards. The board also discussed updates regarding the upcoming Fall Tree Giveaway and the status of the Native and Pollinator Landscape Ordinance.

• Approved July 16, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Awarded Commercial Landscape Award to Archie’s Sandwichery (5-1)
• Awarded Residential Landscape Award to 107 Somerset Street (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Utility Board

The Bentonville Utility Board is meeting to consider two items: an ordinance to waive competitive bidding for the purchase of four 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions for $690,400 plus tax, and a resolution to accept a grant from The Recycling Partnership to boost recycling participation. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Ordinance waiving bid for 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions, $690,400 plus tax
• Resolution for Recycling Partnership grant agreement, up to $202,000 cash plus $125,000 in-kind services
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2026

The Bentonville Utility Board approved a waiver of competitive bidding to purchase four 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions for $690,400 plus tax, citing market volatility. They also approved a grant agreement with The Recycling Partnership, Inc. for up to $202,000 in cash grants and $125,000 in in-kind services to boost recycling participation. Both motions passed 3-0.

• Approved waiver of bid to purchase four 161 kV breakers from GE Grid Solutions for $690,400 plus tax (3-0)
• Approved grant agreement with The Recycling Partnership, Inc. for up to $202,000 cash and $125,000 in-kind services (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2026 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Bentonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and tech review on August 18, 2026. The agenda includes consent items for lot splits and utility easement vacations, new business on a STEM campus development plan and driveway width waivers, and advertised public hearings for several rezonings, community code amendments, and Future Land Use Map changes. The commission will also consider an extension and amendment for the HWY 102 Townhomes large-scale development.

• STEM University campus development plan on 14 acres (CDP26-0001)
• Rezoning at 301 SE B Street from R-1 to T3.2 (Recchia)
• Rezoning at 404 SW 2nd Street from R-1 to T3.1 (CC Curated Collections)
• Rezoning at 405 NW 5th Street from R-1 to T4.2 (Juergens, improper notice, no action)
• Community Code Amendments and 2026 FLUM changes

Active Transportation Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a $700,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for adaptive AI-based traffic signal technology, a $593,655 contract for a Phillips Park North Restroom Pavilion, and a $48,976 amendment for Phillips Park construction administration. The council will also consider three rezoning requests and three easement vacations, all recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The meeting begins with a Committee of the Whole for discussion only, followed by the City Council meeting where official action and public comment will occur.

• Resolution to accept a $700,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for adaptive AI-based traffic signal technologies
• Resolution to award $593,655 to SWX Construction for Phillips Park North Restroom Pavilion
• Rezoning of 403 NW 7th Street from R-1 to T3.1 Neighborhood Edge
• Rezoning of 204 Lake Street from R-1 to T3.2 Neighborhood Transition
• Resolution to accept a $20,000 Design Excellence Grant from Walton Family Foundation for Parks Master Plan

Bentonville's City Council approved a batch of consent agenda items, including a $593,655 not-to-exceed contract with SWX Construction for the Phillips Park North Restroom Pavilion and a $48,976 amendment with Crafton Tull for Phillips Park construction administration. The council also accepted a $700,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for adaptive AI traffic signal technology and a $20,000 Design Excellence Grant for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Three right-of-way and easement vacations passed 7-0, and a Laurel Canyon Planned Unit Development amendment passed 6-1 with Council Member Patterson voting no. An ordinance amending property maintenance regulations for managed landscapes and native plantings was postponed 7-0.

• Approved consent agenda items 7-15 collectively (7-0)
• Approved $593,655 not-to-exceed contract with SWX Construction for Phillips Park North Restroom Pavilion (consent agenda)
• Approved $48,976 amendment with Crafton Tull for Phillips Park construction administration (consent agenda)
• Accepted $700,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for adaptive AI traffic signal technology (consent agenda)
• Accepted $20,000 Design Excellence Grant from Walton Family Foundation for Parks and Recreation Master Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-141 vacating right of way and establishing drainage easement at Gilmore's Addition (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-144 amending Laurel Canyon PUD at 902-1002 SE 3rd Street (6-1, Patterson no)
• Postponed ordinance amending property maintenance regulations for managed landscapes and native plantings (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Bentonville Finance Committee will consider two resolutions that authorize accepting grants from the Walton Family Foundation. One grant is for $20,000 to support the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and the other is for $700,000 to evaluate adaptive AI-based traffic signal technologies. Both require budget adjustments.

• Resolution accepting $20,000 Design Excellence Grant for Parks Master Plan
• Resolution accepting $700,000 grant for adaptive AI-based traffic signal technologies
• Budget adjustments needed for both grants

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals is meeting to finalize its by-laws. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Finalizing by-laws for the Construction Board of Appeals