Bentonville, AR

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

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

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Utility Board

Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Utility Board

Tree & Landscape Advisory Board

Public Art Advisory Board

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Airport Advisory Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Public Art Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

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Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Planning Commission

Public Art Advisory Board

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Finance Committee

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Public Art Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

Planning Commission

Library Advisory Board

Airport Advisory Board

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Airport Advisory Board

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Airport Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Finance Committee

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Planning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Finance Committee

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Planning Commission

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

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

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

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

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

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will receive status reports on geese control and field operations. The board will also review engineering and construction updates for several airport infrastructure projects.

• Hangar Access Road (ADA Funded 300K 80/20)
• West Taxiway Rehabilitation (ADA Funded 300K 80/20)
• West Turf Apron (ADA Funded 200K 90/10)
• East Taxiway Extension (Phase 2) (FAA Funded)
• East Parking Apron (BIL Funded)

Library Advisory Board

Utility Board

The Bentonville Utility Board will discuss water system performance and IDIQ contractor progress. The board is considering a resolution to hire Garver, LLC for a water distribution system pressure management analysis.

• Agreement with Garver, LLC for Water System Pressure Management Analysis for $91,881.00

Planning Commission

The Bentonville Planning Commission will meet on August 4, 2026, to review and vote on six rezoning requests, a property line adjustment for the North Main Mixed Use Subdivision, and upcoming public hearings for right-of-way, utility easement, and access easement vacations. The meeting includes a public hearing at 5:00 PM and a tech review at 4:30 PM.

• Lot 1 of North Main Mixed Use Subdivision Property Line Adjustment at 212 N. Main St. (PLA26-0005)
• JB Townhomes Phase 2 Large Scale Development at 841 Northwest 14th Street (LSD25-0031)
• Rezoning requests: RZ26-0033 (4001-4104 SW Pawhuska St), RZ26-0035 (2109 E. Central), RZ26-0036 (201 SW E Street), RZ26-0037 (403 Northwest 7th Street), RZ26-0038 (204 Lake Street)
• Upcoming public hearings for right-of-way vacation (VAC26-0034), utility easement vacation (VAC26-0039), and access easement vacation (VAC26-0036)

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

The Traffic Safety and Signage Committee is reviewing requests for road closures and police presence for several upcoming races and holiday events. The body is also discussing resident requests for new pedestrian signage and the relocation of an electrical box.

• Spooky Sprint race request for 4 police officers starting at Orchards Park
• Road closures for LIFETIME Expo on October 11 and 17 including N Main St and NW 3rd St
• Request for flashing pedestrian crossing signs at 11th & Bella Vista
• Request for school zone flashing signs on SE 8th St between SE D St and S Main St
• Request to relocate an electrical box at SE 8th St & SE E St due to driver visibility

The committee approved several special events, including the Spooky Sprint, LPGA 5K, and downtown holiday events. Three requests for pedestrian safety signage and markings were tabled pending further engineering studies or data collection.

• Approved Spooky Sprint race route (Unanimous)
• Approved Lifetime Event road closures with condition that final plans be submitted to Street Department two weeks prior (6-1)
• Approved LPGA 5K event on September 19, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Lighting of the Square and Christmas Parade closures (Unanimous)
• Approved Trifest for MS race/run/triathlon event (Unanimous)
• Tabled pedestrian flashing warning signs at 11th & Bella Vista pending traffic counts and engineering study (Unanimous)
• Tabled school zone signage on SE 8th Street pending MUTCD compliance review (Unanimous)
• Tabled pedestrian safety improvements at Featherston Road and Glen Road pending traffic and pedestrian data (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Bentonville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the 2027 capital budget requests and review six trail projects currently in design. The board will also approve the July 2026 meeting minutes and schedule a September site tour at Gateway Park.

• 2027 Budget – Capital Requests
• Elm Tree Trail (14th Street to 3rd Street) – in design
• 3rd Street Trail (Elm Tree to Coler Preserve) – in design
• 18th Street Trail (C Street to Osage Park) – in design
• Bright Road Trail (Gateway Park to Creek) – in design

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city codes, fee structures, and public property. The body will also vote on professional service agreements for intersection and drainage improvements and two rezoning requests.

• Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for $792,230.00 for the Vaughn/Old Farm Lift Station project
• Amendment to Olsson's agreement for $223,255.00 for Walton & Central Intersection Improvements
• Change order for $168,074.00 to Flintco for the Bentonville Adult Recreation Center
• Grant of $20,000.00 from Fidelity for the America 250 Student Art Project
• Rezoning of 1108 Royal Dr from R-1 to T3.2 and 607 SW F Street from T5.1 to T5.2

The Bentonville City Council approved a consent agenda (8-0) including a $168,074 change order for the Adult Recreation Center, a $223,255 amendment for Walton & Central intersection improvements, a $25,000 amendment for SW 2nd & 'O' drainage, a $792,230 sewer engineering agreement, and a $20,000 Fidelity grant. Separately, the council passed ordinances establishing code enforcement fees, half marathon fees, and two rezoning requests (7-1 and 8-0). The meeting also included informational updates on water system performance and capital planning.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0) with 12 items including contracts and grants
• Approved $168,074 change order for Adult Recreation Center (8-0)
• Approved $223,255 Olsson amendment for Walton & Central intersection (8-0)
• Approved $792,230 sewer agreement with Halff Associates (8-0)
• Approved $20,000 Fidelity grant for America 250 art project (8-0)
• Approved code enforcement fee ordinance (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1108 Royal Dr to T3.2 (7-1, Hook opposed)
• Approved rezoning at 607 SW F St to T5.2 (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is discussing and considering city council items, including a grant acceptance and budget adjustments. The agenda items are primarily procedural and related to budget adjustments. The committee will review a resolution to accept a grant and approve budget adjustments for sidewalk repairs.

• Grant from Fidelity for $20,000.00
• Budget adjustment for sidewalk, curb, and gutter concrete repairs

Board of Adjustment

Active Transportation Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss traffic signal intervals, trail rules, and the ATAB portal. The meeting includes the approval of May 2026 meeting minutes.

• Traffic Signal Intervals/Always-On Opportunities
• Trail Rules
• ATAB Portal
• Approval of May 2026 Meeting Minutes

Planning Commission

The Bentonville Planning Commission will review a consent agenda for minor property adjustments and large-scale developments, including a mixed-use project on Main Street and a maintenance facility. The meeting includes advertised public hearings for a rezoning request to change land use from Town Center Low to Town Center High.

• Lots 9 & 10, Block 2 of B-W Heights Subdivision Lot Split (904 SE 10th Street)
• Downtown Bentonville Mixed Use (The Hart on Main) Large Scale Development (212 N. Main St.)
• AWE Maintenance Facility Large Scale Development (1119 NE J St.)
• STEM Lands, LLC Rezoning: T5.1 to T5.2 (Standard Review) (RZ26-0018)
• SNUG Properties, LLC Rezoning: R-1 Suburban to T3.2 (Standard Review) (RZ26-0032)

• Lots 9 & 10, Block 2 of B-W Heights Subdivision Lot Split
  904 SE 10th Street
• Lot 166 of Original Town of Bentonville Subdivision Property Line Adjustment
  404 SW 2nd Street
• Downtown Bentonville Mixed Use (The Hart on Main)
  212 N. Main St.
• AWE Maintenance Facility Large Scale Development
  1119 NE J St.
• STEM Lands, LLC Rezoning
• SNUG Properties, LLC Rezoning
  1108 Royal Dr

Utility Board

The Bentonville Utility Board is meeting to review and potentially approve a resolution for engineering services. The primary focus is an agreement for the Vaughn/Old Farm Lift Station, Force Main, and Gravity Sewer project.

• Proposed $792,230.00 contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services regarding the Vaughn/Old Farm Lift Station, Force Main, and Gravity Sewer project

Tree & Landscape Advisory Board

The Tree & Landscape Advisory Board will discuss an update on the Native and Pollinator Landscape Ordinance, including enforcement and staffing considerations. The board will receive an update on the Fall Tree Giveaway planned for October 10, 2026. Members will consider five landscape award nominations that have been received. A brief planning update will also be provided.

• Native and Pollinator Landscape Ordinance Update – discussion of enforcement capacity and staffing
• Fall Tree Giveaway Update – planning for event on October 10, 2026, vendor quotes pending
• Landscape Nominations – five nominations received for the July Landscape Award
• Planning Updates – status reports on parks and tree canopy projects
• Approval of Minutes – June 18, 2026 (procedural)

• Final Tree Canopy Assessment & Reforestation Plan — approved
• Native and Pollinator Landscape Ordinance Update — continued

Public Art Advisory Board

The Public Art Advisory Board will meet to conduct a site tour of potential display locations and adjourn. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

• Site tour of potential display sites
• Meeting location: 1802 Associates Drive

Combined Committee of the Whole & City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss various resolutions including transit planning, street improvements, and land rezoning. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding right of way and easement vacations.

• Commit $50,000.00 for HWY 71 B Corridor Transit Oriented Development Planning
• Award $200,000.00 bid to All Around MFG for a 2026 Bucket Truck
• Authorize $78,568.00 amendment for SW Nutmeg Drainage Improvements
• Award $741,058.00 contract to Sandridge Construction for McCollum Sidepath Phase 2
• Rezoning of 1201 and 1203 SW I St from T2.1 Rural to T5.2 Town Center High

City Council approved a consent agenda featuring several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including a $741,058 sidepath project. The council also approved four right-of-way and easement vacations and rezoned two properties to Town Center High. A residential landscaping award was recognized for 1106 NW 11th Street.

• Approved $741,058 contract with Sandridge Construction for McCollum Sidepath Phase 2 (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 bid to All Around MFG for a 2026 bucket truck (8-0)
• Approved $550,000 increase to Milestone IDIQ contract for concrete work (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1201 and 1203 SW I St from Rural to Town Center High (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 local match for HWY 71 B Corridor Transit Oriented Development Planning (8-0)
• Approved $78,568 amendment to Meshek for SW Nutmeg Drainage Improvements (8-0)
• Approved $30,000 grants from Walton Family Foundation and Runway for John Deshields Blvd improvements (8-0)
• Approved four ordinances vacating rights-of-way and easements at Walmart Campus and Hazel Park (8-0)

• Award BID IFB-26-42 for Code Compliance Mowing
• HWY 71 B Corridor Transit Oriented Development Planning
  Highway 71 B Corridor · $50,000
• Vacating a Right of Way & Establishing a Utility Easement
  Lot 1 of Wal-Mart Campus Subdivision Phase 2
• Vacating a Right of Way & Establishing Utility Easements
  Lot 1 of Walmart Campus Subdivision Phase 2
• Vacating a General Easement Vacation
  Block 3, Lot 19 of Hazel Park Subdivision
• Vacating a General Easement Vacation
  Block 3, Lot 18 of Hazel Park Subdivision
• Alley Right of Way Vacation
  Lot 13, Block 11 of the Gilmore's Addition
• Award Bid IFB-26-39 for a 2026 Bucket Truck
  $200,000

Finance Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding concrete work contracts and sidepath construction. It will also review grant acceptances and a repayment of unused funds for pedestrian improvements.

• $550,000.00 increase to Milestone IDIQ contract for sidewalks and concrete work
• $741,058.00 bid award to Sandridge Construction for McCollum Sidepath Phase 2
• $30,000.00 Walton Family Foundation grant for John Deshields Blvd crosswalks
• $30,000.00 contribution from Runway for pedestrian infrastructure
• $100,000.00 repayment of unused Walton Family Foundation grant funds

• Increase to IDIQ Contract with Milestone for Sidewalks and Other Concrete Work
  $550,000
• Award Bid to Sandridge Construction of Phase 2 of McCollum Sidepath Project
  $741,058

Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and one planned unit development (PUD) amendment, including properties on SW I St, Jefferson St, Royal Dr, SW Pawhuska St, and SE 3rd St. They will also consider a large-scale development for Plaza Surgery Center at 701 SE Plaza Avenue, and an extension request for Applejack II Townhomes at 908 East Central. Consent agenda includes a property line adjustment at 4201 SW 2nd Street, and upcoming public hearings for right-of-way and easement vacations are noted for July 14.

• Public hearings on four rezonings: Michael Koenitz-Hudac (1201 & 1203 SW I St, RZ26-0030), Gocio (716 Jefferson St, RZ26-0031), SNUG Properties (1108 Royal Dr, RZ26-0032), J & M Capital Ventures (4001-4104 SW Pawhuska St, RZ26-0033)
• Public hearing on Laurel Canyon PUD Amendment at 902-1002 SE 3rd St (PUD25-0002)
• New business: Plaza Surgery Center Large Scale Development at 701 SE Plaza Avenue (LSD26-0010)
• Consent agenda: property line adjustment for Lots 5 & 6 of Weins Acres at 4201 SW 2nd Street (PLA26-0014)
• Extension request: Applejack II Townhomes LSD at 908 East Central (LSD25-0026)

Utility Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will first approve the May 2026 meeting minutes. It will then consider approval of a public art statue honoring Dr. Compton. The board will review financial and program evaluations for the Run Bentonville Half Marathon and the Square to Square event, and discuss the 2027 recreation program fee schedule.

• Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
• Public Art Approval – Dr. Compton Statue
• Run Bentonville Half Marathon evaluation and financial recap
• Square to Square evaluation and financial recap
• 2027 Recreation Program Fee Schedule

Traffic Safety and Signage Committee

The Traffic Safety and Signage Committee will review requests for temporary traffic control and street closures for several upcoming running and walking events. Items include the Spooky Sprint half marathon on October 4, 2026, the Ozarks Hiking Weekend walk on September 12, 2026, and the Run Bentonville Race Series covering multiple dates in 2026–2027. The committee will also discuss an alternate route for the Lifetime Event due to Main Street construction.

• Spooky Sprint half marathon, 10K, and 5K on Oct 4, 2026, requesting police assistance at Highway 12 crossings
• Ozarks Hiking Weekend walk from Bentonville Library to Airship Coffee at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve on Sep 12, 2026
• Run Bentonville Race Series 2026-2027 seeking street closure approvals for multiple events
• Discussion of alternate route for the 2026 Lifetime Event due to planned Main Street construction

The Committee approved the Ozarks Hiking Weekend contingent on library parking coordination and approved the Run Bentonville Race Series street closures. The Spooky Sprint event was tabled until the next meeting pending a revised route, and the Life Time Big Sugar event route will return for formal consideration in August.

• Tabled Spooky Sprint half marathon event (unanimous)
• Approved Ozarks Hiking Weekend contingent on library parking coordination (unanimous)
• Approved Run Bentonville Race Series street closures (unanimous)
• Supported moving forward with Life Time Big Sugar alternate route (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

Library Advisory Board