Washington County public meetings in 2025

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Fayetteville Technical Plat Review Committee will meet on December 31, 2025, to review and decide on a variety of development applications, including several that were previously tabled. Key items include a 140-unit private dormitory, a new school building, and multiple rezoning requests. The agenda also includes lot splits, property line adjustments, and variances.

• LSD-2025-0012: 140-unit private dormitory at S. Ashwood Ave & S. Razorback Rd (tabled since July 2025)
• LSD-2025-0019: 70,000 sq ft school building at N. Marks Mill Ln (tabled since Nov 2025)
• PPL-2025-0005: Preliminary plat for 81 residential lots south of W. Lierly Ln & N. Velma Dr
• SIP-2025-0008: 5-story mixed-use development and parking garage at W. Center St & S. Gregg Ave
• RZN-2025-0071: Rezoning at 416 S. Willow Ave from NC to UN

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council is meeting to consider a large consent agenda with 35 items, including contracts for services, vehicle purchases, and budget adjustments. They will also hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and other land-use items. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Purchase of 15 Ford police interceptor hybrids for $656,910 and one Chevy Tahoe for $55,160
• Purchase of three front load refuse trucks for $1,133,500
• Award of $233,068.18 contract for transfer station improvements
• Rezoning of 7.67 acres at 5901 West Michael Cole Drive from R-A to RI-12
• Approval of $400,000 budget adjustment for water and sewer repair materials

Transportation Committee

The Fayetteville Transportation Committee is meeting virtually to discuss transportation matters, including a presentation from Ozark Regional Transit and updates on several local projects. The committee will review a revised concept for the Appleby/Plainview/Rolling Hills Connection Project and discuss right-of-way acquisition status, along with construction updates and traffic discussions.

• Ozark Regional Transit presentation by Joel Gardner
• Review of revised concept for Appleby/Plainview/Rolling Hills Connection Project and right of way acquisition status
• College Avenue Construction Update
• Woodland and Ramay Jr. High School Traffic Discussion

Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners

The Washington County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The agenda lists board members and staff but does not include any specific items for discussion or decision.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom
• Board member terms listed (expirations 2026-2029)

Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force

The Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Group is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the financial report from Fiscal Officer Willie Newman, and receive an operational update from Lieutenant Chris Moad. The agenda also includes case dispositions, other business, and public comment. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2025 meeting
• Financial report by Fiscal Officer Willie Newman
• Task force report by Lieutenant Chris Moad
• Case dispositions review
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Fayetteville Technical Plat Review Committee will meet on December 17, 2025, to review 42 items, including lot splits, plats, large-scale developments, rezoning requests, and variances. Several items were previously tabled and will be reconsidered. The agenda includes a mix of residential and commercial projects across the city.

• Rezoning of 157 acres at S. Dead Horse Mountain Rd & E. Goff Farm Rd (Stonebridge Golf Course) to R-A and NC
• Preliminary plat for 81 residential lots at W. Lierly Ln & N. Velma Dr
• Large-scale development: 24,000-sq-ft warehouse addition at 1755 S. Armstrong Ave
• Conditional use permit for a sexually oriented business at 121 W. Township St, Unit 21
• Rezoning of 49.2 acres at N. Crossover Rd & E. Zion Rd to Planned Zoning District

Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions. The Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee is scheduled to meet at the CEMS Training Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, but no specific business is detailed in the agenda.

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is meeting to hear a presentation from Blythe Heimer, a bond presentation from Mayor Molly Rawn, and hold an open discussion. The agenda also includes a planned presentation to the City Council on January 20, 2026.

• Presentation by Blythe Heimer
• Bond presentation by Mayor Molly Rawn
• Open discussion
• Presentation to City Council on January 20, 2026

Procurement

The Washington County procurement meeting on Dec. 16, 2025 lists only the meeting location and time. No specific items, contracts, or decisions are detailed in the agenda. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business scheduled.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will vote on several items, including a short-term rental ordinance that was previously approved but lacked an emergency clause, and two rezoning requests that were tabled from earlier meetings. The council will also consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and budget adjustments, and hold a public hearing on revenue bonds for Butterfield Trail Village.

• Short-term rental ordinance (2025-2485) on third reading after emergency clause failed
• Rezoning of 2.58 acres at 2097 N. Penelope Lane (RZN 2025-0046) reconsidered after failing
• Rezoning of 26.7 acres south of N. Marks Mill Lane (RZN 2025-0048) on second reading
• Contract with Inframark, LLC for wastewater operations in 2026: $8,450,000
• Bid award to Grant Garrett Excavating for Cato Springs Sewer Extension: $2,892,557.10

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission will vote on a three‑year Memorandum of Understanding and a one‑year staffing services agreement with the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition. Commissioners will also approve the FY2026 appropriation document and discuss the selection of a committee for the Tourism Industry Owner/Manager position. Additional items include a nomination for an open TheatreSquared board seat and a contract for Zartico mobile tracking and media attribution software.

• Vote on three‑year MOU with Downtown Fayetteville Coalition (includes $26,500 annual Four‑Events funding and $17,500 annual Lights of the Ozarks funding)
• Vote to approve the FY2026 appropriation document (budget)
• Discuss process and choose committee for Tourism Industry Owner/Manager position
• Vote on nomination for open TheatreSquared board seat
• Discuss and vote on Zartico three‑year contract for mobile tracking and media attribution software

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission approved a two-year staffing services agreement with the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition (DFC), amending the previously approved one-year term, and adopted the FY2026 budget as presented. The commission also approved a three-year contract with Zartico for visitor data software, replacing Arrivalist, and nominated Miletus Barille-Callahan to a TheatreSquared advisory board seat.

• Approved amended DFC staffing agreement for two years (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 budget appropriation document (unanimous)
• Approved three-year Zartico contract for mobile tracking and media attribution (unanimous)
• Nominated Miletus Barille-Callahan to TheatreSquared advisory board (unanimous)

Environmental Action Committee

The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting logistics. No specific action items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed.

Walton Arts Center Council

The Walton Arts Center Council is holding a regular meeting on December 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The agenda lists only the meeting time, location, and member names, with no specific items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items.

Nominating Committee

The Washington County Nominating Committee meets to interview 20 candidates for 11 local boards and commissions, including the Environmental Action Committee, Active Transportation Advisory Committee, and Fayetteville Arts Council. Selected nominees will be presented to the full City Council for appointment on December 16, 2025.

• Interviews for 20 candidates across 11 boards and commissions
• Virtual and in-person interviews scheduled from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Selected nominees to be presented to City Council on December 16, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Oak Grove Local Historic District. The commission will also consider approval of the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Public hearing on Oak Grove Local Historic District
• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic District Commission met to review ongoing planning projects and reports. The commission approved the minutes from their October 9, 2025, meeting. No other formal actions or votes were taken during the session.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Nominating Committee

The Fayetteville Nominating Committee will conduct in-person and virtual interviews for candidates seeking appointment to several city boards and commissions, including the Airport Board, Housing Authority, Urban Forestry Advisory Board, and others. The committee will recommend selected candidates to the full City Council for appointment at its December 16, 2025 meeting.

• Interviews for Airport Board: Richard McKinney, John Holley
• Interviews for Housing Authority Board: Tricia Moore, Charles Russell
• Interviews for Urban Forestry Advisory Board: Caroline Wahlgreen, Greg Finch, Devin Spears
• Interviews for Black Heritage Preservation Commission: Danielle Goode, Misti Lira
• Interviews for Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board: Sayed Ahmed, Emma Koch, David McNiel, Josh MGee

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from police, trail, sidewalk, and mobility staff, and to review draft construction plans for the next two years. The committee will also hear citizen input on these items. This is a working session focused on planning and coordination of active transportation projects.

• Review of 2026-2027 Concrete Construction Plan draft
• Review of 5-Year Trail Construction Plan draft
• Monthly bike/ped crash and trail incident reports from Police Captain Miller
• Updates on trail, sidewalk, and mobility programs
• Citizen input on all agenda items

Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee

The Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Committee will hear updates on November operations and discuss several items, including a revised water service policy, a cost-share proposal for the Owl Creek sewer lift station upgrade, a sewer tap request, and a construction engineering amendment for Highway 112 utility relocations. Staff requests these items be forwarded to the City Council for approval.

• Cost share for Owl Creek Sewer Lift Station (LS-22) upgrades: City portion ~$853,204.60 (83.39%), developer portion ~$169,885.87 (16.61%), total project ~$1,023,090.47
• Revised Water Service and Extension Policy: adds definitions, clarifies cost responsibility and when City Council approval is needed
• Sewer tap request for residence on E. Skillern Rd. requiring sewer main extension across Skillern Road from Charleston Xing
• ARDOT Hwy-112 utility relocations: Amendment No. 3 with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. not to exceed $976,480.00, 90.74% reimbursable
• November operations report: 107 polyethylene service lines replaced, 12,866 feet of sewer mains inspected via CCTV, 29,701 total cellular meters installed year-to-date

City Council

The City Council will vote on various municipal contracts, budget adjustments, and several rezoning requests. Key items include a multi-million dollar wastewater treatment agreement and a new short-term rental ordinance.

• Amendment to Inframark, LLC contract for wastewater treatment services in the amount of $8,450,000.00
• Contract with Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. for Cato Springs Sewer Extension and Lift Station Improvements for $2,892,557.10
• Proposed ordinance to legalize and regulate Short-Term Rentals
• Contract with Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for economic development consulting for $250,000.00
• Rezoning of 26.7 acres south of North Marks Mill Lane from residential/urban corridor to institutional

Friends Of YRCC

The agenda provided contains only meeting logistics. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 8, 2025, to consider a consent agenda, several variances, large-scale developments, rezoning requests, and conditional use permits. Notable items include a 278-unit private dormitory, a 9-acre school track renovation, and multiple rezoning requests. Two items have been withdrawn, and one applicant has requested a tabling until February 2026.

• LSD-2025-0018: 9-acre renovation of track and field at Fayetteville Public Schools (2188 W. Old Farmington Rd)
• LSD-2025-0015: 278-unit private dormitory at W. Elm St and N. Leverett Ave (Razorback Housing LLC)
• RZN-2025-0050: Rezoning 7.67 acres at 5901 W. Michael Cole Dr from R-A to RI-12 and CCR
• VAR-2025-0046: Variance from drainage standards at 2535 S. City Lake Rd (tabled from Nov 10)
• RZN-2025-0061: Rezoning at N. Futrall Dr & N. Marinoni Dr withdrawn by staff for lack of public notification

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting on December 4, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes, a presentation by member Ellyette Ceola, and open discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of October 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Ellyette Ceola
• Open discussion

Planning Commission

The City Council will discuss various municipal contracts, budget adjustments, and several rezoning petitions. Key items include a multi-million dollar wastewater services amendment and a construction contract for sewer improvements.

• Amendment to Inframark, LLC contract for wastewater services in the amount of $8,450,000.00
• Contract with Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. for Cato Springs Sewer Extension and Lift Station Improvements for $2,892,557.10
• Contract with Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for economic development consulting for $250,000.00
• Proposed ordinance to legalize and regulate Short-Term Rentals
• Rezoning petitions for properties at 258 W. Miller St., 1539 W. Sligo St., 187 E. 12th St., 2040 N. Easy Ave., and 1723 N. Chestnut Ave.

Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board will approve December minutes, hear reports, and discuss planned projects for 2026, including tree planting and removal at specific sites. The board will also receive updates on current installations and the Tree City USA application.

• Approval of December meeting minutes
• 2026 projects: The Cottages at Old Wire, Happy Hollow Elementary, St. James Detention Pond, Markham Hill (Sang Avenue), Broyles Road, POA Detention Ponds
• Emerald Ash Borer monitoring and management
• Tree City USA application awaiting Mayor's signature
• Installations scheduled: St. James Street, Harmony Point Detention Pond, Park Meadows

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate information. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider a new ordinance to legalize and regulate short-term rentals, replacing several prior ordinances. The council will also vote on a rezoning of 26.7 acres near North Marks Mill Lane, approve multiple equipment purchases and contracts, and discuss the monthly financial report and housing update.

• Short-term rental ordinance to repeal Ordinances 6427, 6625, 6710, 6820, 6888, 6936 and enact replacement regulations
• Rezoning RZN 2025-0048: 26.7 acres south of N. Marks Mill Lane from RSF-4/UC to P-1 Institutional
• Asphalt paver purchase from J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. for $582,984
• Water purchase agreement with City of West Fork for 15 years
• Cato Springs Sewer Project: authorize condemnation of lands for easements

Procurement

This is a procedural agenda with no listed items. The meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with virtual attendance available.

Procurement

The Washington County Procurement meeting on December 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM in City Hall Meeting Room 101 or via Zoom features only procedural boilerplate with no substantive agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board will meet to hear reports from city staff and affiliated groups, and to make a recommendation on a park land dedication fee for a proposed 18-unit development at 2906 Box Avenue. The board is expected to vote on whether to accept the developer's request to pay a fee instead of dedicating land.

• Box Avenue Cluster Development: 18 single-family units, 2.4 acres, fee-in-lieu of $9,602
• Fayetteville Disc Association report by Josh McGee
• Botanical Garden annual report by Ashley Wardlow
• Park System Master Plan project progress update
• Upcoming events: Lights of the Ozarks Parade, USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals

The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board approved a fee-in-lieu of land dedication for the proposed Box Avenue Cluster Development, a 2.4-acre project with 18 single-family homes at 2906 Box Avenue. The board also approved the November 2025 minutes and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of reports and presentations.

• Approved fee-in-lieu of land dedication for Box Avenue Cluster Development (9-0)
• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)

Fayetteville Public Library Board Of Trustees

The Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from October 20, 2025, receive reports on library operations, and discuss the 2026 budget. The board will also hear updates on upcoming events, staff in-service day, the Handshake restaurant, and 2025 projects.

• Approve 2026 Budget (page 8)
• Approve minutes from October 20, 2025
• Review of 2025 projects
• Handshake restaurant update
• Patron feedback report

The Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2026 budget, which includes a decrease in funds for books/materials and marketing, and incorporates grant funding. The board also approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:02 pm.

• Approved 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss the application of traffic calming policy for N. Sunset Dr. Additionally, the body will receive an update on the Regional Transit Alternatives Study from consultant WSP.

• Traffic calming policy discussion for N. Sunset Dr.
• Regional Transit Alternatives Study report update by WSP

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a consent agenda with several equipment purchases and franchise agreements, and will hold first or second readings on rezoning, easement vacations, and a new short-term rental ordinance. The meeting also includes reports on sales tax and housing, and a presentation on energy.

• Purchase of asphalt paver for $582,984 from J.A. Riggs Tractor Co.
• Rezoning of 26.7 acres near N. Marks Mill Lane to Institutional (RZN 2025-0048)
• New short-term rental ordinance to replace six prior ordinances
• 15-year water purchase agreement with City of West Fork
• Condemnation authorization for Cato Springs Sewer Extension project

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a range of development requests, including a large-scale 278-unit private dormitory (tabled to December 8), a 130-unit multi-family development, several rezonings, variances, and conditional use permits. One large-scale development item was withdrawn by staff due to lack of public notification. The commission will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• LSD-2025-0015: 278-unit private dormitory at W. Elm St & N. Leverett Ave (tabled to Dec 8)
• LSD-2025-0016: 130-unit multi-family development at 1020 S. School Ave
• RZN-2025-0049: Rezone 258 W. Miller St to Downtown General
• CUP-2025-0053: Cluster housing development at 2096 N. Box Ave
• LSD-2025-0014: Withdrawn - 790-sq ft loading dock at 1755 S. Armstrong Ave

Black Heritage Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Historic Resource Survey Phase 1 and specific historic markers. Members will also discuss the fall meeting schedule and projects.

• Henderson School Historic Marker
• Theressa Hoover Marker update
• Historic Resource Survey Ph. 1 update
• Approval of August 21, September 18, and October 16 meeting minutes

The commission approved the wording and design for an etched plaque for the Theressa Hoover historical marker, matching the West Ave. marker style, and ordered it. The unveiling is scheduled for February 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Sequoyah Methodist Church. The commission also discussed adding two seats to the Historic District Commission for Black community representation, but took no formal action. No other formal decisions were made; the September and October meetings lacked quorum, so minutes and other items were deferred.

• Approved etched plaque design and wording for Theressa Hoover marker (voice vote)
• Ordered Theressa Hoover marker; unveiling set for Feb. 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Sequoyah Methodist Church
• Deferred approval of August 21 and September 18 minutes due to lack of quorum (October meeting)
• Deferred discussion of Henderson School marker and fall meeting schedule to November agenda

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee is meeting to continue discussions on updates to the Unified Development Code. The focus is on supporting manufactured housing and adjusting requirements for street trees and parking on lots fronting alleys and trails.

• Discussion of Unified Development Code changes to support manufactured housing
• Discussion of Unified Development Code changes for street tree and parking requirements for alley and trail frontage

Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting to review the expiration dates of its current members. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and development plans. The body is deciding on multiple residential and commercial land-use changes across the city.

• LSD-2025-0016: Request for a 130-unit multi-family development at 1020 S. School Ave
• RZN-2025-0049, 0053, 0054, 0055, 0056: Five separate rezoning requests for properties on W. Miller St, W. Sligo St, E. 12th St, N. Easy Ave, and N. Chestnut Ave
• CUP-2025-0051: Request to use property at W. Center St & S. Gregg Ave for offsite parking
• VAC-2025-0025: Request to vacate 0.25 acres of right-of-way at 1370 & 1378 S. Van Buren Ave
• VAR-2025-0048: Variance request for street improvements at S. School Ave & W. 22nd St

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review reports from the Director and Museum. The board is scheduled to discuss non-aeronautical use of T-hangars and conduct year-end and year-ahead reviews.

• Non-Aeronautical Use of T-Hangars
• 2025 year-end review
• 2026 planning

Fayetteville Arts Council

The Fayetteville Arts Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates on the 2025 Arts and Culture Work Plan, and discuss the Ramble Construction Fence Photography Installation. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September and October meeting minutes
• 2025 Arts and Culture Work Plan updates
• Ramble Construction Fence Photography Installation discussion
• Reminder of annual elections in January

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council will convene to approve the minutes from its October 30, 2025 meeting. Members will hear a presentation from Ellyette Ceola and a bond presentation from Mayor Molly Rawn. The agenda also includes open discussion and unfinished business.

• Approval of October 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Ellyette Ceola Presentation
• Mayor Molly Rawn Bond Presentation

Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the meeting's time and location.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider adopting the 2026 Annual Budget and Work Program, along with several contracts, rezonings, and a police grant. The agenda includes consent items for waste hauling, insurance brokerage, staffing, and trail improvements, plus new business on a COPS grant for school resource officers, a park naming, and multiple rezoning requests.

• 2026 Annual Budget and Work Program adoption (2025-2195)
• COPS Hiring Program Grant: $250,000 for 2 new police officers, $193,135 city match (2025-2143)
• Rezoning 26.7 acres south of N. Marks Mill Lane to P-1 Institutional (RZN 2025-0048)
• Greenway Trail cost share with Greater Productions, LLC: $871,026 (2025-2272)
• Scull Creek Stream Restoration contract with Flow State LLC: $114,900.20 (2025-2168)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission will decide on funding for the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition’s FY2026 budget and vote on marketing budget requests from the Walton Arts Center and two new agency contracts. The meeting will also include a discussion on the FY2026 budget and a report from the CEO.

• Vote on Downtown Fayetteville Coalition FY2026 funding request
• Vote on Walton Arts Center FY2026 marketing budget request for 'The Legacy of Levon Helms' exhibit
• Vote on VERB as Agency of Record with Master Professional Services Agreement
• Vote on AM Group as Public Relations Agency with Client Services Agreement
• Discussion on FY2026 budget summary report

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission approved FY2026 DFC funding, support for an upcoming exhibit, and contracts for its agency of record and PR firm during the November 17, 2025 meeting. Commissioners also reviewed updates on finances, staff reports, and the proposed 2026 budget.

• Approved September 29 and October 27 minutes (Passed via roll call)
• Approved $203,500 for FY2026 DFC funding and authorized 3-year events MOU and 1-year staffing MOU (Unanimous)
• Approved $5K cash plus $10K in-kind marketing for the 'This Wheel’s Still on Fire' Exhibit (Unanimous)
• Approved CEO signing VERB contracts and $700K FY2026 budget (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year agreement with AM Group not to exceed $86K in 2026 (Unanimous)

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee of Fayetteville, AR met on November 17, 2025. The meeting was held at 100 W. Rock St, Suite 246 and was also accessible via Zoom. The agenda provided procedural details and Zoom information but did not include substantive decisions or discussions.

Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee

The Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee is meeting to discuss and forward several items to the City Council for approval, including a new 15-year water purchase agreement with West Fork, a $560,134.64 contract with Carl Holley Plumbing for waterline work, a revised water service policy, and an amendment to Inframark's operations contract. The committee will also receive updates on October operations and the West Transmission Waterline.

• 15-year water purchase agreement with West Fork (authorizes Mayor Rawn to sign)
• Contract with Carl Holley Plumbing, Inc. for $560,134.64 to relocate 66 service connections on Ridgeway and Crestwood Drives
• Revised Water Service and Extension Policy (adds definitions, clarifies cost responsibility)
• Amendment No. 1 to Inframark O&M contract (no cost change, $8,450,000)
• Fire hydrant painting bid for ~1,000 hydrants (discussion only)

Historic District Commission

The commission will discuss updates regarding the Downtown Design Overlay District and the first phase of a citywide survey. Members will also receive updates on the Oak Grove Local Historic District and a demolition report for the third quarter of 2025.

• Downtown Design Overlay District Review
• Citywide Survey Ph. 1 Update
• Oak Grove Local Historic District Update
• 2025 Q3 Demolition Report
• 2026 CLG Grant Application announcement

The commission voted 5-0 to forward the Oak Grove Local Historic District report to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and the Planning Commission for a 60-day review. The proposal, submitted by petition, would create a local historic district with 31 historic-age properties, overlapping partially with the Wilson Park National Register Historic District. The commission also approved the September minutes and discussed clarifying bay window standards in the Downtown Design Overlay District.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes with corrective amendment (unanimous voice vote)
• Forwarded Oak Grove Local Historic District report to AHPP and Planning Commission (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2026 Annual Budget and Work Program. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and approvals for city service contracts and grants.

• Adoption of the 2026 Annual Budget and Work Program
• Cost share agreement of $871,026.00 with Greater Productions, LLC for the Greenway Trail Connection
• Acceptance of a $250,000.00 COPS grant for two new police officer positions with a $193,135.00 city match
• Rezoning of 26.7 acres south of North Marks Mill Lane to P-1, Institutional
• Naming of 1.28 acres of parkland at 700 South Lieutenant Colonel Leroy Pond Avenue as South Yard Park

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will review a draft of the 5-Year Trail Plan. The meeting also includes status updates on sidewalks, trails, and mobility.

• Review of 5-Year Trail Plan Draft
• Police reports on bike/ped crashes and trail incidents
• Sidewalk Program update
• Trail Program update
• Mobility Coordinator update

Public Facilities Board

The Fayetteville Public Facilities Board will hold a special meeting to approve its official seal and adopt a resolution for the Butterfield Trail Village Bonds. The board will also discuss city council approvals and review the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting.

• Adoption of Official Seal
• Resolution to approve Butterfield Trail Village Bonds ($12,000,000)
• Approval of October 29, 2025 meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Board approved the official seal and the resolution to approve the BTV bond, which will be presented to the City Council on December 9, 2025. The board also approved the October 25, 2025 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 25, 2025 minutes
• Approved official seal of the Public Facilities Board
• Approved resolution to approve BTV bond, to be presented to City Council on December 9, 2025

Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force

The Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force will meet to review financial and task force reports. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Financial Report by Fiscal Officer Willie Newman
• Report of Task Force by Lieutenant Chris Moad
• Approval of October 22, 2025, meeting minutes

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Washington County Technical Plat Review Committee meets to decide or discuss 24 land-use items, including lot splits, rezonings, large-scale developments, and property line adjustments. Items range from small residential lot adjustments to multi-acre commercial and institutional projects. Several items were previously tabled at earlier meetings.

• Lot split at 1090 S. Washington Ave (LSP-2025-0036, tabled since August)
• 140-unit private dormitory at S. Ashwood Ave & S. Razorback Rd (LSD-2025-0012, tabled since July/September)
• 14,500 sq ft airplane hangar at 4500 S. School Ave (LSD-2025-0020)
• Rezoning 0.25-acre lot at 4550 W. Ozark Trl from R-A to RI-12 (RZN-2025-0057)
• Rezoning 9.02-acre parcel at S. Futrall Dr & S. Root Ave from RSF-4 to CS (RZN-2025-0058)

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider several administrative items, including a petition to create the Oak Grove Local Historic District, a cell tower modification, and multiple rezoning requests. Two items have been withdrawn by applicants, and three items are requested to be tabled. The commission will also hear requests for variances and right-of-way vacations.

• Petition to create Oak Grove Local Historic District along N. Park, N. Forest, N. Highland, W. Davidson, E. Davidson, and W. Maple streets (approx. 9.9 acres)
• Modification of existing cell tower at 91 W. 15th St (tabled from Sept 22)
• Rezoning of 5901 W. Michael Cole Dr from R-A to RI-12 and CCR (8.5 acres)
• Rezoning of property south of 111 E. Rock St from R-O to DG (0.2 acres)
• Variance request for flood damage protection at 5 E. Trenton Blvd

Friends Of YRCC

This agenda contains only the meeting time, date, and location for the Friends of YRCC group. No specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a petition for a new Local Historic District and review several rezoning and variance requests. The body will also address right-of-way vacations and a cell tower modification.

• Review of a Local Historic District petition for 9.9 acres including N. Park, N. Forest, and N. Highland Avenues
• Rezoning request for 5901 W. Michael Cole Dr to Residential Intermediate and Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation
• Rezoning request for property south of 111 E. Rock St to Downtown General
• Variance request for 2535 S. City Lake Rd regarding development review and drainage standards
• Variance request for 5 E. Trenton Blvd regarding the flood damage protection ordinance

Procurement

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and scheduling information. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board will discuss and vote on a partial tree preservation easement vacation, and discuss unfinished business including Ramay Junior High and §167 Code Amendments forwarded to City Council. The agenda also includes updates on various tree planting projects and the Tree City USA status.

• Partial Tree Preservation Easement Vacation — discussion and vote
• Ramay Junior High — discussion
• §167 Code Amendments — forwarded to City Council
• St. James Street Tree Planting: 103 trees installed
• Park Meadows Street Trees: 210 trees total

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, several rezoning ordinances, and new business items including a $1.6 million grant for recycling carts, a food commission ordinance, and fire safety code amendments. The meeting also includes unfinished business on a planned zoning district and an appeal of a rezoning denial.

• $1,648,000 grant from The Recycling Partnership for recycling cart rollout
• Rezoning of 49.2 acres on North Raven Lane (PZD-2025-003)
• Rezoning of 0.33 acres at 922 East Rockwood Trail (appeal of denial)
• Ordinance to create Food Commission (Article XXXIV)
• Contracts: $814,113 for waterline assessments, $276,449 for asphalt patch truck

Board Of Adjustments

The Fayetteville Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests to setback requirements. One request, for property on S. Razorback Rd, was tabled at the September and October meetings and will be reconsidered. The other is a new request for property on S. Armstrong Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the October 6 meeting.

• Variance to setback requirements for 3.11 acres on S. Razorback Rd (BOA-2025-0016, tabled twice)
• Variance to setback requirements for 5.14 acres at 1755 S. Armstrong Ave (BOA-2025-0019)
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025 meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board will discuss reports, a park land dedication fee request, board responsibilities, and a trail tunnel mural. The meeting takes place on November 3, 2025, in the Rock St. Meeting Room and via Zoom.

• Park land dedication fee-in-lieu request of $88,209 for the 81 single-family Lierly Lane Subdivision (Parcel ID Numbers 001-16788-000, 001-16811-001)
• Apple Seeds Report by Brooke LeMasters
• Active Transportation Advisory Committee report by Doug Walsh
• Botanical Gardens Report by Elizabeth Cunningham
• Tsa La Gi Trail Tunnel Mural presentation by Joanna Bell

The board approved a fee-in-lieu payment of $88,209 from the Lierly Lane Subdivision developer instead of dedicating park land, as recommended by staff. They also approved the October 2025 meeting minutes and accepted a proposal to paint a mural on the Tsa La Gi Trail in partnership with the University of Arkansas. Reports were given on various park projects and community programs, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $88,209 fee-in-lieu for Lierly Lane Subdivision park land dedication (8-0)
• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted Tsa La Gi Trail tunnel mural partnership with University of Arkansas (8-0)

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Washington County Animal Services Advisory Board is holding a virtual meeting. The agenda lists board members and staff but no specific discussion items, so the meeting appears to be routine or procedural.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom
• Board member terms listed (expirations 2026-2028)
• Licensed Veterinarian position vacant

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from October 2, 2025, hear presentations from member Elis Prassel and Tiffany Hoover about a White Elephant 5K collaboration, and discuss holiday meetings and other business. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Elis Prassel
• Tiffany Hoover - White Elephant 5K Collaboration Presentation
• Discussion of holiday meetings

Public Facilities Board

The Fayetteville Public Facilities Board will hold a special meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on a proposed bond issue from the Butterfield Trail team, and set the next meeting date. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the bond presentation being the only substantive item.

• Presentation of proposed bond issue by Butterfield Trail team
• Approval of September 25, 2025 minutes
• Determine next meeting date

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will consider 21 items including large-scale developments, rezonings, conditional use permits, and plats for residential and commercial projects across Fayetteville. Three items previously tabled will return for further review, while new proposals include multi-family housing, townhomes, and commercial site improvements.

• LSD-2025-0014: 750 sq ft loading dock at 1755 S. Armstrong Ave (tabled)
• LSD-2025-0015: 278-unit residential development at W. Elm St (tabled)
• LSD-2025-0016: 130-unit multi-family development at 1020 S. School Ave (tabled)
• FPL-2025-0007: Final plat for 48 residential lots at 2445 N. Hughmount Rd
• RZN-2025-0053: Rezone 1539 W. Sligo St from RSF-4 to UN

City Council

The City Council will vote on several property rezonings and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes decisions on fire prevention code amendments and the acquisition of grants for recycling programs.

• Contract with Crafton Tull & Associates, Inc. for $232,524.00 for Aquatic Facility design
• Grant of $1,648,000.00 from The Recycling Partnership for recycling carts
• Amendment to engineering services agreement with RJN Group, Inc. for $814,113.00
• Purchase of an FPS asphalt pothole Patch truck for $278,449.00
• Rezonings for 1124 West Cleveland Street, 234 South Willow Avenue, and 2097 North Penelope Lane

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss a request to modify a raised median on Hwy 112 and a master street plan amendment for a 14.40-acre property. The committee will also receive a status update on the Transportation Workplan.

• Hwy 112 (Garland Ave) raised median modification request
• ADM-2025-0040: Master street plan amendment for W. Elm St & N. Leverett Ave (Razorback Housing LLC)
• Transportation Workplan status update

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission is meeting to hear presentations from public relations and agency-of-record firms competing for contracts, followed by discussions on the RFPs, the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition, and the FY26 budget. The agenda also includes a policy evaluation on fiscal and community return and an asset tour.

• Presentations from PR agencies AM Group and C + C
• Presentations from agency-of-record candidates Verb Interactive and Envision
• Discussion on PR and Agency of Record RFPs
• Lunch and discussion of Downtown Fayetteville Coalition
• Discussion of FY26 budget

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission held a retreat on October 27, 2025, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff reviewed orientation materials, heard presentations from four agencies for Public Relations and Agency of Record roles, and discussed the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition and the draft FY2026 budget. All substantive decisions were deferred to the November meeting.

• No formal decisions made; all items deferred to November meeting
• Heard presentations from 4 agencies for PR and AOR roles; staff recommendation to come in November
• Discussed Downtown Fayetteville Coalition funding and staffing options; more discussion in November
• Introduced draft FY2026 budget; detailed presentation scheduled for November

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider code amendments for tree preservation, conditional use permits for a tent circus and residential townhomes, and property rezoning requests. The agenda also includes a subdivision variance, administrative items, and several staff-approved lot splits.

• ADM-2025-0031: Proposed code amendments to UDC 167.04 and 167.05 regarding tree preservation and protection requirements before and during construction
• CUP-2025-0049: Conditional use permit request by Bill Mendoza for a tent circus on approximately 82.69 acres at 4201 N. Shiloh Dr.
• CUP-2025-0048: Conditional use permit request by Specialized Real Estate Group for two 5-unit residential townhomes with parking on approximately 0.59 acres at 109 N. Sang Ave.
• RZN-2025-0047: Rezoning request by Guangyu Zhu-Weaver to change approximately 0.33 acres at 2411 W. Megan Dr. from RSF-4 to RSF-8
• RZN-2025-0048: Rezoning request by Crafton Tull to change approximately 26.7 acres on N. Marks Mill Ln. near Ramay Jr High School to P-1 Institutional

Procurement

The Washington County Procurement Board will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom on October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The meeting is located at 113 W Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701. No substantive items are listed on the agenda.

Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and member listings. No specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several conditional use permits, including a request for a tent circus and residential townhomes. The body will also consider rezoning requests and amendments to tree preservation codes.

• Rezoning of 26.7 acres on N. Marks Mill Ln for Ramay Junior High School to Institutional (P-1)
• Conditional Use Permit for a tent circus at 4201 N. Shiloh Dr.
• Conditional Use Permit for two 5-unit residential townhomes at 109 N. Sang Ave
• Proposed amendments to UDC 167.04 and 167.05 regarding tree preservation and protection
• Rezoning of 0.33 acres at 2411 W. Megan Dr from RSF-4 to RSF-8

Long Range Planning Committee

The Washington County Long Range Planning Committee will meet to discuss proposed amendments regarding manufactured housing. Members will also review an introduction to a forthcoming report on the proposed Oak Grove Local Historic District and discuss street tree and parking requirements for alley and trail frontage.

• Discussion of proposed amendments regarding manufactured housing
• Introduction to a forthcoming report from the Historic District Commission on the proposed Oak Grove Local Historic District
• Discussion of additional amendments for street tree and parking requirements when alley and trail frontage is utilized for residential construction

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission RPC Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the NWARPC Office located at 1311 Clayton St in Springdale, Arkansas. The provided agenda text contains only procedural meeting details and no substantive items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings.

Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force

The Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force will meet to review financial reports, task force updates, and approve forfeiture dispositions totaling $3,853.00. The group will also set the date and location for its next meeting.

• DTF 25-249, Shelby Sullivan, forfeiture $3,135.00
• DTF 25-218, Diego Gallardo, forfeiture $718.00
• Financial Report by Fiscal Officer Willie Newman
• Task Force Report by Lieutenant Chris Moad
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Fayetteville Police Department Training/Community Room

Community Development And Assistance Programs Advisory Board

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and member listings. No specific action items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed.

Procurement

The Washington County Procurement body will meet on October 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Rock Street Meeting Room. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

Procurement

The Washington County Procurement meeting is a procedural session with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held in City Hall Meeting Room 101 or virtually via Zoom at 2:00 PM on October 21, 2025.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will decide on zoning ordinances for North Raven Lane and West Mount Comfort Road, a special election for capital improvement bonds, and easement vacations. They will also vote on $505,477.71 in purchases including water trucks, police vehicles, and a trail bridge, plus a $60,000 housing preservation grant application.

• Approve $178,583 for two Ford F550 water trucks from Olathe Fleet
• Approve $41,277.95 for a Ford Explorer police vehicle from National Auto Fleet Group
• Award $197,766.76 Hamestring Trail Bridge purchase from Scurlock Industries
• Authorize $60,000 National League of Cities housing preservation grant application
• Call special election for $1 sales tax to fund capital improvement bonds

Fayetteville Public Library Board Of Trustees

The Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and swearing in a new trustee. They will also discuss the 2024 audit, the 2026 budget process, and a catastrophic leave policy update, along with receiving reports on library operations and finances.

• Approve scholarship application for Erin Tollet
• Discussion of 2024 Audit (pages 29-59)
• Update on 2026 Budget process (pages 60-61)
• Catastrophic Leave Policy update (pages 62-63)
• Swearing in of Trustee Hope Bradberry by Judge John Threet

Friends Of YRCC

The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no listed items for discussion or decision. The meeting is scheduled for the Technical Advisory Committee at the NWARPC office in Springdale.

Procurement

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate information. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Black Heritage Preservation Committee

The Black Heritage Preservation Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, discuss updates to historic marker projects, and receive a progress report on the Historic Resource Survey Phase 1. The committee also plans its fall meeting schedule.

• Approval of August 21 and September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Theressa Hoover Historical Marker Update
• Henderson School Historic Marker discussion
• Historic Resource Survey Phase 1 Progress Report

The September 18, 2025 meeting lacked a quorum, so no formal business was conducted. Staff provided updates on the Henderson School marker, the historic resource survey, and the Downtown Plan. The August 21 minutes and Theressa Hoover marker update were deferred to the October 16 agenda.

• No quorum; no formal decisions made
• August 21 minutes deferred to October 16 agenda
• Theressa Hoover marker update deferred to October 16 agenda
• Commissioners asked to bring marker/sign ideas to October meeting
• Staff to present Henderson School marker details at next meeting
• Staff to provide historic resource survey update in October

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee is reviewing multiple requests for lot splits, rezonings, and land vacations. Key items include a large-scale multi-family project and a final plat for a residential subdivision.

• 130-unit multi-family development at 1020 S. School Ave
• Final plat for 143 residential lots south of W. Planetree St
• Rezoning of 8.50 acres at 5901 W. Michael Cole Dr to Residential Intermediate
• Lot split of 81.53 acres at 1005 W. Pathfinder Way into two lots
• Variance request for drainage standards at 2535 S. City Lake Rd

Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and location, with no listed agenda items.

Fayetteville Arts Council

The Fayetteville Arts Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear presentations on utility box art, and discuss unfinished business including an ArtsSpace update and a proposal to donate the student mural 'We are the Difference' to the city. New business includes a mural for Nelson Hackett Blvd. in 2026 and a donation proposal from a University of Arkansas mural class. Staff will report on 2025 work plan updates.

• Review art donation proposal for 'We are the Difference' student mural (2020) by Gretchen Wilkes and Octavio Logo, seeking display space
• Review art donation proposal from University of Arkansas Mural Class, Prof. Su A Chae
• Discuss Nelson Hackett Blvd. mural for 2026
• Utility Box Art Process Recap and artist introductions (Eli Vanavera, Jennifer Northorp, Rachel Wheat)
• ArtsSpace Update by Ellen Woodson

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to certify a police officer eligibility list and consider revisions to its Rules & Regulations as outlined in an attached memo. These are the only two items on the agenda.

• Certify police officer eligibility list
• Consider revisions to Civil Service Commission Rules & Regulations

Procurement

The Washington County Procurement Board will meet to conduct routine procurement activities. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a special election for a 1% sales tax to fund capital improvement bonds, a rezoning appeal, and a housing preservation grant application. The agenda also includes consent items for various purchases and contracts, and a workshop on housing.

• Special election for 1% sales tax for capital improvement bonds (2025-2030)
• Rezoning appeal for 0.40 acres at 3070 West Mount Comfort Road (RZN 2025-27)
• Rezoning appeal for 0.33 acres at 922 East Rockwood Trail (RZN 2025-33)
• Purchase of two Ford F550 trucks for $178,583 from Olathe Fleet (2025-1882)
• Grant application for $60,000 for housing preservation workforce program (2025-2011)

Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee

The Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee will discuss and likely forward two contract amendments to the City Council for approval. One is a $890,113 amendment with RJN Group to inspect aging waterlines using 'smart-ball' and vibroacoustic technology. The other is a $63,500 amendment with Environmental Consulting Operations for wetlands monitoring at Woolsey Wet Prairie.

• $890,113 amendment with RJN Group for waterline condition assessments including 'smart-ball' inspection of 9.8-mile 36-inch line and vibroacoustic inspection of 8.7 miles of 24-30-inch lines
• $63,500 amendment with Environmental Consulting Operations for 2026 wetlands monitoring at Woolsey Wet Prairie
• West Transmission Waterline Update presented as information only
• September water and sewer operations report presented
• Water & Sewer Rate Study and Impact Fee Study Update discussed as old business

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will meet on October 13, 2025, to review 27 development petitions including rezonings, variances, conditional use permits, and administrative items. Two withdrawn items and one tabled item are also listed. The meeting will include approval of prior meeting minutes and a vote for a new council member.

• Amend preliminary plat for 18.66-acre property north of 2200 N. Rupple Rd (ADM-2025-0041)
• Vacate 0.01 acres of right-of-way on W. Hughes St & N. Storer Ave (VAC-2025-0019)
• Withdrawn rezoning requests for 5.33-acre property at 5911 W. Tackett Dr (RZN-2025-0029) and 13.01-acre property between S. City Lake Rd and S. Black Oak Rd (RZN-2025-0035)
• Variance for 0.39-acre property at 191 E. Rebecca St to reduce streamside protection zone (VAR-2025-0041)
• Conditional use permit for 47.60-acre property at 1923 E. Joyce Blvd for 50-unit assisted living facility (CUP-2025-0044) and 38-unit addition (LSD-2025-0013)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and variances. The body will also vote to select a Planning Commission Secretary from a slate of candidates.

• Request for a 50-unit assisted living facility and commercial parking lot at 1923 E. Joyce Blvd
• Preliminary plat for 12 commercial lots at W. Van Asche Dr & N. Gregg Ave
• Rezoning of 2.18 acres at 1124 W. Cleveland St to P-1 Institutional
• Request for a private dormitory southwest of S. Razorback Rd & S. Ashwood Ave (tabled)
• Rezoning of 2.20 acres at 2201 W. Deane St to RI-U Residential Intermediate-Urban

Historic District Commission

The Washington County Historic District Commission will meet to approve minutes from the September 11 meeting and discuss the Oak Grove Local Historic District petition. The Downtown Design Overlay District will also be reviewed under unfinished business.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Oak Grove Local Historic District petition
• Downtown Design Overlay District review

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved recommending two projects for the 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application: Phase 2 of the citywide historic resource survey and consultant support for local historic district design guidelines. The commission also continued its review of the Downtown Design Overlay District, discussing language for porches, stoops, and other building features, with plans to combine porches and stoops for further review at the next meeting. No final decisions were made on the overlay district changes.

• Approved minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended 2026 CLG grant application with two projects: Phase 2 historic resource survey and consultant support for design guidelines (unanimous)

City Board Of Health

The Fayetteville City Board of Health will review its July 2025 meeting minutes and discuss measles and MMR vaccination strategies. Members will also consider changing meeting dates to January, May, and September, with the next meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026.

• Discussion on measles and MMR vaccination strategies
• Follow-up on changing meeting dates to January, May, and September
• Next meeting set for January 14, 2026

Procurement

This is a procedural agenda with no listed items; the meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM in City Hall Meeting Room 101 or via Zoom. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a resolution to call a bond election for renewal of the 1% sales tax for capital projects, plus several contracts and rezonings. Consent items include a $1.92M design contract for the Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility, a $929,515 supplemental agreement for HWY 112 work, and a five-year ambulance service agreement. Unfinished business includes several rezoning and annexation ordinances previously tabled.

• Resolution of intent to call infrastructure bond election for renewal of 1% sales tax
• Amendment No. 1 with Garver, LLC for Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility design, $1,921,700
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Burns & McDonnell for HWY 112, $929,515
• Five-year interlocal agreement for Central EMS ambulance services, $1,216,622 in 2026
• Rezoning of 66.78 acres near N. Double Springs Rd. and W. Dot Tipton Rd. (PZD-2025-002)

Procurement

This is a routine Washington County Procurement meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM in City Hall Meeting Room 101 or virtually via Zoom.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board will meet to receive routine reports and discuss several park-related items. The most consequential decision is whether to approve a $123,760 fee-in-lieu for the 1020 S School Multi-Family Development, which would waive park land dedication requirements for a 3.4-acre, 130-unit apartment complex near Walker Park.

• $123,760 fee-in-lieu for 1020 S School Multi-Family Development (130 units, 3.4 ac) near Walker Park
• Proposed Little Free Library at Red Oak Park
• Park Impact Fee Update presented by Alison Jumper
• Land Acquisition Update presented by Alison Jumper
• Proposed Bond Projects update presented by Alison Jumper

The Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board approved a $123,760 fee-in-lieu of land dedication for the 1020 S. School multi-family development. The board also recommended approval for a new Little Free Library at Red Oak Park sponsored by the Fayetteville Metro Kiwanis. Additionally, the board reviewed updates on park impact fees, 2026 bond priorities, and various ongoing construction projects.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Recommended $123,760 fee-in-lieu for 1020 S. School development (9-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Little Free Library at Red Oak Park (9-0-0)

Board Of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests regarding setback, lot size, and street frontage requirements. Two of the items were previously tabled during the September 8 meeting.

• BOA-2025-0016: Variance to setback requirements for 3.11 acres on S. Razorback Rd
• BOA-2025-0017: Variance from lot width and lot area requirements for 925 & 942 N. Oak Dr
• BOA-2025-0018: Variance to minimum buildable street frontage requirements for 4102 W. Huron Loop

General

The Fayetteville Fire Department invites residents to a public meeting to learn about its operations, services, and community programs. Presentations will cover fire suppression, EMS, special operations, training, and public education initiatives. Attendees can ask questions during the Q&A session.

• 5:00–7:30 p.m. meeting at Fayetteville Public Library-Walker Community Room, 401 W. Mountain St.
• Presentations by Fire Chief Brad Hardin, Battalion Chief Carl Keller, and division chiefs on fire ops, EMS, training, and public education
• Community Outreach Program includes CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed training
• Fire K9 Program highlighted under Fire Marshal’s Office
• Q&A session at 7:00 p.m.

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council will meet to review initiative updates and the Falltober event. The body will also address a resolution regarding safe storage.

• Falltober Event
• Safe Storage Resolution
• Approval of September 4 and September 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Procurement

This is a scheduled procurement meeting for Washington County, Arkansas, to be held at the Scull Creek Trail Head near the cul de sac at the end of W Swallow Cir in Fayetteville. The agenda contains no listed items, only the meeting time and location, so it appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will review 21 items, including a tabled large site improvement plan, multiple lot splits, preliminary plats, large scale developments, site improvement plans, conceptual plats, property line adjustments, conditional use permits, and rezonings. The meeting is open to the public, with a separate in-house staff meeting for items 14-21.

• LSIP-2025-0007: 41,590 sq ft commercial development at W. Van Asche Dr & N. Gregg Ave (tabled from July 2, 2025)
• LSD-2025-0015: 278-unit residential development on W. Elm St
• SIP-2025-0004: 27,500 sq ft mixed-use building with 10 residential units at 503 W. Dickson St
• PPL-2025-0004: Preliminary plat for 38 residential lots on N. Double Springs Rd & W. Irish Bend Dr
• RZN-2025-0048: Rezoning 26.7 acres on N. Marks Mill Ln to institutional

Procurement

The Washington County Procurement meeting is scheduled to take place on October 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Rock Street Meeting Room and also available virtually via Zoom.

Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The board is coordinating logistics for the Celebration of Trees event and reviewing the status of several urban forestry planting projects. The meeting also includes the introduction of new board members and updates on wood reclamation and UDC amendments.

• Celebration of Trees logistics for Spring Street Parking Garage and Farmers Market Square
• Planting project updates for Legacy Detention Pond in Harmony Point Park
• Planting project updates for St. James Detention Pond and St. James Street Trees
• Planting project updates for Park Meadows, Crystal Springs, and The Cottages on Old Wire
• Introduction of new members Joe Donahue and Carlo Bertani

Procurement

This is a procedural agenda with no listed items. The Washington County procurement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM at 1676 E Ridgeway Dr, Fayetteville, AR. No decisions or discussions are specified in the agenda text.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution of intent to call for an infrastructure bond election to renew a 1% sales and use tax. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and multiple rezoning requests across four wards.

• Proposed renewal of 1% sales and use tax for capital projects financing
• Contract with Garver, LLC for Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility improvements not to exceed $1,921,700.00
• Five-year Interlocal Agreement for ambulance services costing $1,216,622 in 2026
• Architectural contract with Crafton Tull & Associates, Inc. for Aquatic Center design for $232,524.00
• Rezoning of 4.01 acres at 3066 East Joyce Boulevard to Community Services (CS)

Transportation Committee

The Fayetteville Transportation Committee is meeting to consider a Master Street Plan modification for 434.80 acres near E. Pump Station Rd and S. Dead Horse Mtn Rd, an interchange improvements contract with Michael Baker International, and an ordinance revision for e-scooters. The committee will also review bikeway plans, crosswalk enhancements, and grant agreements.

• ADM-2025-0036: Master Street Plan modification request for approximately 434.80 acres located at E. Pump Station Rd & S. Dead Horse Mtn Rd
• Contract with Michael Baker International for design of improvements to I-49/Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd. Interchange
• Amendment to City Ordinance 75.01 to remove the requirement for e-scooter riders to dismount at crosswalks
• NWARPC Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Agreement of Understanding with ARDOT in the amount of $150,000 for Transit Stop Enhancements

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Commission will consider a five-year agreement for the City of Fayetteville to collect Hotel, Motel and Restaurant taxes. The body will also vote on a lease agreement with Ozark Folkways and discuss a funding request from the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition.

• Collections Contract with City of Fayetteville: 2% fee for tax collection, projected 2026 impact of $108,000
• Lease Agreement with Ozark Folkways: Discussion and vote
• Downtown Fayetteville Coalition: Discussion of funding request
• Review of August and September meeting minutes

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission approved a five-year lease with Ozark Folkways, effective Oct. 1, 2025, and re-approved a collections contract with the City of Fayetteville. The meeting also included informational updates on the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition's request for funding, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved Ozark Folkways lease for Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2030 (unanimous)
• Approved collections contract with City of Fayetteville, 2% fee, projected 2026 cost $108,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (roll call vote)

Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners

The Washington County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual meeting via Zoom on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The agenda lists board members and staff but contains no specific items for decision or discussion, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• No specific agenda items listed

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes presentations on the Downtown Master Plan and a school project, plus updates on a safe storage resolution and Falltoberfest. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Jay Hong
• Downtown Master Plan presentation by Britin Bostick
• Let Grow Project presentation by Washington Elementary
• Safe Storage Resolution update
• Falltoberfest announcement

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is holding a committee meeting on September 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the NWARPC Office in Springdale. The agenda contains only the meeting time, location, and a name (Nicole Gibbs), with no listed agenda items, so this appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting.

Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force

The Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force will meet to review financial and task force reports. The body will consider the disposition of one forfeiture case.

• Forfeiture of $867.00 regarding DTF 23-115, Chilaphanh Souvannasing

Ordinance Review Committee

The Ordinance Review Committee will hold a second work session to discuss potential amendments to Short-term Rental Code regulations, focusing on regulating the density of Type 2 short-term rentals within a 250 to 500-foot radius. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• Second work session on Short-term Rental Code amendments (Type 2 density in 250-500 ft radius)

Public Facilities Board

The Fayetteville Public Facilities Board will hold a special meeting to approve minutes, welcome a new member, adopt a remote attendance policy, and discuss its role and the upcoming issuance of refunding bonds for Butterfield Trail. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive items being the policy adoption and bond discussion.

• Adoption of a Remote Attendance Policy
• Discussion of refunding bonds for Butterfield Trail
• Approval of July 7, 2025 minutes
• Welcome new member Jacob Elser

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review proposed bond items presented by the Mayor, administrative staff, and department directors. This meeting focuses on planning for the 2026 bond cycle.

• Presentation of proposed 2026 bond items

Procurement

The Washington County Procurement Board is scheduled to meet on September 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM in City Hall Meeting Room 101 or virtually via Zoom. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate with no items to decide or discuss.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for a 50-unit assisted living facility and a 38-unit addition at 1923 E. Joyce Blvd. The body will also consider several residential rezonings and a request to rezone property at 1124 W. Cleveland St to Institutional.

• CUP-2025-0044 and LSD-2025-0013: 50-unit assisted living facility and 38-unit addition at 1923 E. Joyce Blvd
• RZN-2025-0041: Rezoning of 1124 W. Cleveland St to P-1, Institutional
• RZN-2025-0040: Rezoning of 1414 S. West Ave to RI-U, Residential Intermediate-Urban
• RZN-2025-0042: Rezoning of 2201 W. Deane St to RI-U, Residential Intermediate-Urban
• VAC-2025-0019: Request to vacate 0.01 acres of right-of-way at W. Hughes St & N. Storer Ave

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

This agenda contains only the meeting time, location, and committee name. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, a cell tower modification, right-of-way dedications, a variance, a street vacation, conditional use permits, and large-scale development plans. Two previously tabled rezoning items have been withdrawn by the applicants. The commission will also vote on a new secretary.

• Rezoning 5.33 acres at 5911 W. Tackett Dr from R-A to RI-U (withdrawn)
• Rezoning 13.01 acres between S. City Lake Rd and S. Black Oak Rd from I-2 to CCR (withdrawn)
• Modify existing cell tower at 91 W. 15th St (ADM-2025-0037)
• 38-unit assisted living facility addition at 1923 E. Joyce Blvd (CUP-2025-0044, LSD-2025-0013)
• Rezoning 2.18 acres at 1124 W. Cleveland St to P-1 Institutional (RZN-2025-0041)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters. The only new business is rescheduling the September 22nd commission meeting, followed by an executive session and adjournment. No substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Rescheduling of September 22nd commission meeting
• Executive session scheduled

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission voted unanimously to return the CEO from paid administrative leave to the office on Tuesday, September 23rd, following an executive session on employee discipline. The commission also rescheduled its September 22nd meeting to September 29th at the Fayetteville Town Center. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Elliot Hunt absent.

• Rescheduled September 22nd meeting to September 29th at Fayetteville Town Center (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss continued employment or discipline of a current employee (unanimous)
• Removed CEO from paid administrative leave and returned to office on September 23rd (unanimous)

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code for urban forestry requirements. The committee will also receive an overview of the Downtown Plan engagement for fall 2025.

• Discussion of ADM-2025-0031: Proposed amendments to Unified Development Code for urban forestry requirements
• Overview of Downtown Plan engagement for fall 2025

Black Heritage Preservation Committee

The Black Heritage Preservation Committee is meeting to approve August minutes, receive an update on the historical marker honoring Theressa Hoover, and review its fall meeting schedule and projects. The agenda also includes an announcement about the Downtown Plan. No votes on funding or new ordinances are listed.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Theressa Hoover historical marker
• Review of fall meeting schedule and projects
• Announcement regarding Downtown Plan

The commission approved the etched plaque design for the Theressa Hoover historical marker and will proceed with ordering it, with an unveiling planned for February 28, 2026. Members discussed adding two seats to the Historic District Commission (HDC) for Black community representation, but no formal action was taken. Staff will explore options and consult with the HDC. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved etched plaque design for Theressa Hoover marker (voice vote)
• Proceeded with ordering the Theressa Hoover marker
• Discussed adding 2 positions to HDC for Black community representation (no action)
• Reviewed CLG 2026 project ideas (no formal recommendation)

Fayetteville Arts Council

The Fayetteville Arts Council will discuss the 'Downtown Fayetteville Reimagined' master plan and brainstorm arts involvement. The body is also reviewing proposals for two art donations to the city.

• Review of a $7,500 Eugene Sargeant terrier sculpture donation for Town Center Plaza
• Review of a donation proposal for the 'We are the Difference' student mural
• Presentation on the Downtown Fayetteville Reimagined master plan
• Discussion of an interactive art structure for The Upper Ramble
• Updates on the 2025 Arts and Culture Work Plan, including City Hall and YRCC installations

Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will decide or discuss 22 items including preliminary plats, final plats, lot splits, concurrent plats, concept plats, property line adjustments, conditional use permits, rezonings, vacation requests, administrative amendments, and planning variances. Several items were previously tabled and are now back before the committee.

• Preliminary plat for 12 residential lots on W. Van Asche Dr & N. Gregg Ave (PPL-2025-0003)
• 140-unit private dormitory development on S. Ashwood Ave & S. Razorback Rd (LSD-2025-0012)
• Final plat for 49 residential lots at 109 N. Sang Ave (FPL-2025-0005)
• Lot split at 791 N. Honey Locust Bnd (LSP-2025-0040)
• Rezoning request at 1229 N. Lewis Ave to Urban Neighborhood (RZN-2025-0044)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider a 2026 property tax levy ordinance setting millage rates for general operations, fire and police pensions, and library operations and expansion. The agenda also includes several rezoning and annexation requests, a major Walker Park improvement contract, and multiple consent items covering contracts, leases, and budget adjustments.

• 2026 property tax levy: 2.3 mills General Fund, 0.4 mills Firemen's Pension, 0.4 mills Policemen's Pension, 2.5 mills Library Operations, 1.2 mills Library Expansion
• Walker Park Improvements Phase 1 contract with Kinco Constructors for $4,697,184.26, plus $613,685 in park land dedication funds and $255,000 contingency
• Rezone 9.9 acres at 3900 West Dinsmore Trail from NC to CS (RZN 2025-31)
• Annex 19.92 acres on West Lierly Lane (ANX 25-001) and rezone same from R-A to NC (RZN 2025-32)
• Approve $125,000 contract with Partwise, LLC for artist David Eaton's sculpture 'Cambrata' for the Upper Ramble

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a guided tour of a stream restoration project at Buddy Hayes Park led by the Watershed Conservation Resource Center. The committee will also hear public comments and announce an upcoming invasive plant removal event.

• Stream restoration tour at Buddy Hayes Park, adjacent to the Yvonne Richardson Center, 240 E. Rock St.
• Tour led by Sandy Formica of the Watershed Conservation Resource Center
• Fall invasive plant removal event on October 13, 4-6 p.m. in the Lower Ramble
• Public comment period (max 20 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker)

Historic District Commission

The Fayetteville Historic District Commission will consider a 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application and discuss two petitions for local historic districts, including the review of procedures. The meeting also includes approval of the August 14, 2025 minutes and a Downtown Design Overlay District review under unfinished business.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of the 2025 CLG Grant Application project(s) and fund request(s)
• Discussion on two petitions for local historic districts and review of procedure
• Downtown Design Overlay District Review
• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission reviewed and discussed potential updates to the Downtown Design Overlay District code, focusing on residential building types and architectural elements like balconies, turrets, and cupolas. No formal votes were taken on code changes, as the session served as a working discussion to refine language and address current regulatory gaps. Staff also provided updates on upcoming grant applications and the citywide windshield survey.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on police-reported bike/pedestrian crashes and trail incidents, trail and sidewalk programs including a rail crossing update, and bike/pedestrian count data. They will also discuss the Downtown Master Plan. The meeting is primarily informational with opportunities for citizen input.

• Police update on monthly bike/ped crash and trail incident reports
• Trail and Sidewalk Programs update including Rail Crossing Update
• Mobility Coordinator update on Bike Ped Count Data
• Downtown Master Plan discussion with Britin Bostick and Kaci Black

Nominating Committee

The Fayetteville Nominating Committee is meeting to interview candidates for various city boards and commissions, including the Urban Forestry Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and Town and Gown Advisory Committee. The committee will select candidates to present to the full City Council for appointment at the September 16, 2025 meeting.

• Interview of David McNiel for the Urban Forestry Advisory Board
• Interviews of Artemis Hogue for the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission
• Interviews of Cameron Clark, Shiloh Bemis, David Archer, Ashlyn Holeyfield, and Garrett McMichael for the Planning Commission
• Interviews of Kelly Freeman, Andrew Brooks, and Mason Cato for the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
• Interviews of Dede Peters and Jan Wicks for the Town and Gown Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to set 2026 property tax rates for general operations, pensions, and the public library. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and airport terminal lease agreements.

• Contract with Kinco Constructors for $4,697,184.26 for Walker Park Improvements Phase 1
• Proposed 2026 property tax rates including 2.3 mills for General Fund Operations
• Contract with New Beginnings NWA for $150,000.00 for homelessness assistance services
• Rezoning of 49.2 acres on North Raven Lane to a Residential Planned Zoning District
• Termination of agreement with Prime Sanitation for solid waste hauling and disposal

Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee

The Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee will hear updates on August water and sewer operations, review a $98 million plan to upgrade the Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility, and consider forwarding three items to the City Council for approval. The committee will also discuss a sewer connection request and a $29,601 damage claim from a water leak.

• Amendment No. 1 to engineering services with Garver, LLC for Noland WRRF Improvements — $1,921,700 not-to-exceed fee
• 371 N Harvey Dowell Road sewer connection request
• $29,601.07 damage claim for 1834 W. Creekmore Drive from August 1 leak on Lewis Ave

Board Of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests for property variances. Both scheduled new business items have been tabled and will not be decided at this meeting.

• BOA-2025-0016: Variance for setback requirements at S. Razorback Rd (tabled until October 6, 2025)
• BOA-2025-0017: Variance for lot width requirements at 925 N. Oak Dr (tabled by staff for lack of public notification)

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, variances, and conditional use permits at this meeting. Items include requests to change zoning for properties on W. Tackett Dr, E. Rockwood Trl, and N. Maxwell Dr, as well as variances for flood damage prevention and building design standards. One item has been withdrawn and another tabled from previous meetings.

• VAR-2025-0037: Variance for 339 N. West Ave (ICE House LLC) to modify building design standards
• VAR-2025-0039: Variance for 2800 N. Gregg Ave (Drake St Trail Project) for flood damage prevention code
• RZN-2025-0029: Rezone 5911 W. Tackett Dr from R-A to RI-U (Joyce Thomas)
• RZN-2025-0033: Rezone 922 E. Rockwood Trl from RSF-4 to NC (Niles Evin Allen Holdings)
• CUP-2025-0039: Conditional use permit for 71 W. Colt Square Dr for animal training facility (Big Paws of the Ozarks)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed for public discussion.

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission held a special public meeting on September 5, 2025, and voted unanimously to place the CEO on paid administrative leave effective immediately, pending the outcome of an internal personnel matter. The decision followed an executive session to discuss the continued employment or discipline of an employee. No further comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved placing CEO on paid administrative leave effective immediately (unanimous roll call vote, 6-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss continued employment or discipline of an employee (motion by Sanderson, second by Bunch)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 a.m. (motion by Bunch, second by Hamilton)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The commission is meeting at the Fayetteville Town Center. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session.

• Executive Session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning applications and conditional use permits. The body is also reviewing variances for building design, flood damage prevention, and parking standards.

• Rezoning of 3066 E. Joyce Blvd (9.05 acres) to Community Services
• Conditional use permit for an animal training facility at 71 W. Colt Square Dr
• Rezoning of 5911 W. Tackett Dr (5.33 acres) to Residential Intermediate-Urban
• Variance for flood damage prevention code at 2800 N. Gregg Ave
• Modification of the master street plan at E. Pump Station Rd & S. Dead Horse Mtn Rd

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from its August 28 meeting, discuss initiatives for the 2025-2026 term, and consider a Safe Storage Resolution. The agenda also includes an announcement about Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions expected beyond the listed items.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025-2026 initiatives
• Safe Storage Resolution
• Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 announcement

Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board will review minutes, hear a presentation on large tree transplanting, and discuss unfinished business including a geotechnical boring variance and proposed changes to §167 of the city code. New business includes planning for the Celebration of Trees event, post-construction wood reclamation, and a proposal to plant a test plot of Chinquapin trees. The agenda also lists community events like invasive plant classes and hikes.

• Geotechnical Boring Variance Approval
• §167 Code Changes
• Post-construction Wood Reclamation
• Chinquapin test plot proposal
• Celebration of Trees event planning (Oct 11)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board will consider a developer's request to pay a fee-in-lieu of $264,656 for park land dedication for the Meadow Valley Trail Apartments, a 278-unit multi-family development at Elm St & Leverett Ave. The board will also hear a presentation on an aquatic feasibility study, discuss an ordinance amendment on recreational activities at local lakes, and receive updates on park naming, SE Parkland funds at Walker Park, and project construction.

• Fee-in-lieu request of $264,656 for Meadow Valley Trail Apartments (278 units, 14.4 acres, Elm St & Leverett Ave)
• Presentation on Aquatic Feasibility Study by Recreation Superintendent Lee Farmer
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 97.070 on recreational activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah, and Wilson
• Park naming near South Yard Development and SE Parkland dedication funds at Walker Park
• Approval of July & August 2025 meeting minutes

The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board voted 9-0 to recommend accepting a $264,656 fee-in-lieu payment from Razorback Housing LLC for the Meadow Valley Trail Apartments development, instead of dedicating parkland. The board also approved the July and August 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Other items were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Recommended accepting $264,656 fee-in-lieu for Meadow Valley Trail Apartments (9-0)
• Approved July & August 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several key items, including the approval of major equipment purchases, zoning changes for multiple properties, and a cost-sharing agreement for sewer infrastructure improvements. The meeting will also include a presentation on the monthly financial report and sales tax data.

• Approve $733,015.70 hydro-excavation truck purchase from Gapvax Inc.
• Approve $2,024,386.00 fire apparatus purchase from Delta Fire & Safety
• Approve $1,960,527.00 sewer infrastructure cost-share agreement with South Cato Springs Holdings, LLC
• Vote on rezoning 66.78 acres southeast of North Double Springs Road and West Dot Tipton Road (PZD-2025-002)
• Authorize shared parking lease agreements with University of Arkansas and HMT of Fayetteville, LLC for Dickson Street Entertainment District lots

Ordinance Review Committee

The Ordinance Review Committee will hold a work session to discuss potential amendments to the Short-term Rental Code regulations and its Sunset Clause. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Work session on potential amendments to Short-term Rental Code regulations
• Discussion of Sunset Clause for short-term rental regulations

Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting to review term expirations for its members and confirm staff roles. The agenda includes no substantive decisions or actions beyond procedural updates.

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Advisory Council will review and vote on the approval of the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes. A presentation from member Aniruth Satish is scheduled, followed by a discussion of initiatives for the 2025-2026 term. The council will also revisit the Safe Storage Resolution from unfinished business.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Aniruth Satish
• Discussion of 2025-2026 initiatives
• Reconsideration of Safe Storage Resolution

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will review 16 items, including a tabled preliminary plat for 12 commercial lots, multiple lot splits, a large-scale development for an assisted living expansion, conditional use permits, rezoning requests, a right-of-way vacation, an administrative street plan amendment, and a variance. The meeting is open to the public, with hearings for each item.

• PPL-2025-0003: Preliminary plat for 12 commercial lots on W. Van Asche Dr & N. Gregg Ave (13.57 acres, UT zoning), tabled from July 2, 2025
• LSD-2025-0013: 22,000 sq ft expansion of assisted living facility at 1923 E. Joyce Blvd (Butterfield Trail Village)
• RZN-2025-0040: Rezone 1414 S. West Ave from RMF-24 to RI-U
• RZN-2025-0041: Rezone 1124 W. Cleveland St (Leverett Elementary) to P-1 Institutional
• CUP-2025-0043: Conditional use permit for spray tanning business at 3600 S. Tower Cir

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to discuss a request to modify the raised median on Highway 112 (Garland Ave) and receive an update on SS4A education plans. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Hwy 112 (Garland Ave) median modification request
• SS4A education and awareness summary plans

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider approving over $3 million in equipment purchases, including a $2.02M fire truck and a $733K hydro-excavation truck. They will also vote on a $1.96M sewer cost-share agreement with a local developer and discuss $70K in matching funds for a Salvation Army housing grant. Several zoning changes and right-of-way vacations are on the agenda.

• Approve $2,024,386 fire truck purchase from Delta Fire & Safety
• Approve $733,015.70 hydro-excavation truck purchase from Gapvax Inc.
• $1,960,527 sewer cost-share agreement with South Cato Springs Holdings, LLC
• $70,000 matching funds for Salvation Army emergency solutions grant
• Vote on six zoning changes including rezoning 66.78 acres near North Double Springs Road

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Commission will consider updates to bylaws regarding CEO transitions and FOIA compliance. Members will also discuss funding requests for the Clinton House Museum and Downtown Fayetteville Coalition, and a lease agreement with Ozark Folkways.

• Vote on Visitor Guide invoice totaling $35,966.90
• Vote on changes to Bylaws for CEO transition policy and FOIA updates
• Vote on Favoriteville Festival Fund reallocation
• Vote on Letter of Intent for lease agreement with Ozark Folkways
• Discussion on funding requests for Clinton House Museum and Downtown Fayetteville Coalition

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission approved a letter of intent for an Ozark Folkways lease at the Walker Stone House and awarded $17,500 in FY2026 funding to the Clinton House Museum. Commissioners also approved a three-year office lease renewal for the Fayetteville Town Center, updated commission bylaws, and approved the Favoriteville Festival Fund guidelines.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Visitor Guide invoice increase for detailed map (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws update regarding CEO transition policy and FOIA language (unanimous)
• Approved Favoriteville Festival Fund guidelines and fund rollover (unanimous)
• Approved Ozark Folkways Letter of Intent for Walker Stone House lease (unanimous)
• Approved $17,500 for Clinton House Museum for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized CEO to negotiate and execute 3-year Fayetteville Town Center office lease renewal at $19/sq ft (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider several tabled items, including a rezoning and master street plan amendment for a 49.2-acre property on N. Raven Lane, a tree preservation code amendment, and multiple conditional use permits. New business includes a 434.8-acre master street plan modification for a city watershed center, a 9.9-acre rezoning on W. Dinsmore Trail, and an annexation on W. Lierly Lane. The commission will also review staff-approved lot splits and large site improvement plans, including a 324-unit multi-family development on W. Van Asche Drive.

• Rezoning of 49.2 acres on N. Raven Lane to Planned Zoning District (PZD-2025-0003)
• Master street plan amendment for 434.8 acres at E. Pump Station Rd & S. Dead Horse Mtn Rd (ADM-2025-0036)
• Rezoning of 9.9 acres at 3900 W. Dinsmore Trail from NC to CS (RZN-2025-0031)
• Annexation of 19.92 acres on W. Lierly Lane into city limits (ANX-2025-0001)
• Large site improvement plan for 324-unit multi-family development on W. Van Asche Dr (LSIP-2025-0006)

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

This agenda lists only the meeting time, location, and committee name (TAC Committee) for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are provided, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

• Meeting of the TAC Committee at NWARPC Office, 1311 Clayton St, Springdale, AR

Black Heritage Preservation Committee

The Black Heritage Preservation Committee will meet to discuss a Local Historic District Petition. Members will also consider and potentially recommend projects for the 2026 CLG Grant.

• Local Historic District Petition
• Recommendation on CLG 2026 Grant Projects
• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The Black Heritage Preservation Commission approved updates to its bylaws to remove prescriptive meeting organization and align with the software used by City Council and Planning Commission. The motion passed by voice vote, and staff will bring a version for signature at the next meeting. The commission also received an update on the Theressa Hoover historical marker, noting the check has been received and the project must be completed within one year.

• Approved minutes from May 15 meeting by voice vote
• Approved bylaws updates to align with city software (voice vote)

General

The Fayetteville Civil Service Commission will consider proposed revisions to its Rules & Regulations, as outlined in a memo from the HR Department. The changes address pre-employment physical exams (including vision and hearing), exam scheduling, notification procedures for eligibility lists, and removal of the requirement to physically post paper notices for public hearings. The commission will decide whether to adopt these revisions at this meeting.

• Revise Section 1:07(c) to allow certain medical providers (not just licensed physicians) to perform pre-employment physical exams, adding vision and hearing exams
• Delete Section 1:07(e) on hearing tests for fire candidates (now covered in 1:07(c))
• Revise Section 3:02 and 3:04(a) to align with state code on exam scheduling and notification for as-needed eligibility lists
• Remove requirement to physically post paper notices of public hearings (Section 8:02)

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will review and potentially decide on several zoning-related items, including amendments to tree preservation rules, conditional use permits for duplexes and accessory structures, and multiple rezoning requests. The meeting will also consider large residential developments and lot splits, with some items previously tabled for further review.

• Amend UDC Chapters 167.04 & 167.05 to clarify tree preservation requirements before/during construction
• Extend conditional use permit for Vaughn Recycling at 1236 & 1246 S. School Ave (2.33 acres, zoned DG)
• Build duplex at 0.29-acre property on SE corner of S. Sherman Ave & E. 5th St (zoned RSF-4)
• Rezone 5.33-acre property at 5911 W. Tackett Dr from R-A to RI-U
• Annex 19.92-acre property on W. Lierly Ln into Fayetteville city limits

Long Range Planning Committee

The Washington County Long Range Planning Committee will meet to discuss manufactured housing under unfinished business and regional water and sewer capacity under new business. Residents can attend the meeting in person at 100 W. Rock St. or virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion on Manufactured Housing (Unfinished Business)
• Discussion on Regional Water/Sewer Capacity (New Business)

Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority Executive Committee

The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Fayetteville Arts Council

The Fayetteville Arts Council will discuss and potentially vote on a proposal to accept a $7,500 Eugene Sargeant sculpture for Town Center Plaza, and whether to issue a letter supporting continued cultural use of the Walker Stone House. Updates on the ArtsSpace project, public art policies, and 2025 work plan activities will also be reviewed.

• Review $7,500 Eugene Sargeant sculpture donation for Town Center Plaza near Jammin' Java
• Decide whether to issue letter supporting continued cultural use of Walker Stone House
• Discuss and update public art policies
• Receive ArtsSpace project update
• Hear 2025 Arts and Culture Work Plan updates including City Hall art installation and Gulley Park Art Market

General

The Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board will meet to review financial and task force reports. The board will consider the disposition of three specific forfeiture cases.

• Forfeiture of $1,653.00 from Daniel Batres-Cruz (DTF 21-049)
• Forfeiture of $2,236.00 from Jarren Brown (DTF 25-086)
• Forfeiture of $2,213.00 from Alison Gabbard (DTF 25-225)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will meet to decide on solid waste hauling contracts, budget adjustments for grants, utility easements, and bond counsel services. They will also vote on unfinished business including a renters' committee ordinance and a $70,000 HUD grant match, and new items like a firefighter bill of rights, zoning changes, and six recycling trucks.

• Approve 2-year waste hauling contracts with Waste Management ($2025-1360) and Hogbox ($2025-1361)
• Purchase six Peterbilt recycling trucks for $2,510,052.00 (2025-1344)
• Rezone 180.84 acres of park properties to P-1, Institutional (2025-1392)
• Establish Residential Renters' Committee (2025-840)
• Authorize $70,000 matching funds for Salvation Army HUD emergency solutions grant (2025-1422)

Procurement

The Washington County procurement body has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at City Hall Meeting Room 101 and virtually via Zoom in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The provided agenda text contains only procedural meeting details without specific items for discussion or decision.

Fayetteville Public Library Board Of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review library administration and financial reports. The body is scheduled to decide on the 2026 closed days and new Foundation Board Directors.

• Approval of 2026 Closed Days
• Appointment of new Foundation Board Directors
• Discussion regarding bees
• Review of 2026 Budget progress
• Updates on deli space and land lease

Environmental Action Committee

The committee will discuss the proposed Ramay Jr. High site and the proposed SWEPCO Rate Case. Members will also receive an update on the Climate Action Plan.

• Discussion of the proposed Ramay Jr. High site
• Discussion of the proposed SWEPCO Rate Case
• Climate Action Plan update

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public meeting to approve the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and review the Downtown Design Overlay District. The session includes procedural items and a review of downtown design guidelines, with no substantive decisions listed in the agenda.

The commission approved amendments to its bylaws regarding order of business and elected Christine Myres as Chair and Cheri Coley as Vice-Chair. It also discussed the Downtown Design Overlay District, agreeing to review code changes over upcoming meetings with materials provided a week in advance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved bylaws amendments on order of business (voice vote)
• Elected Christine Myres as Chair and Cheri Coley as Vice-Chair (voice vote)

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will review 15 items, including final plats, site improvement plans, property line adjustments, conditional use permits, rezonings, an administrative item, and a variance. These are technical reviews of development proposals, not final approvals, and the public may attend and comment.

• Final plat for 49 residential lots at 109 N. Sang Ave (23.40 acres, RI-U)
• Site improvement plan for single-family home at 927 W. 15th St (0.50 acres, NS-G)
• Conditional use permit for animal training facility at 71 W. Colt Square Dr (Big Paws of the Ozarks)
• Conditional use permit for private dormitory at 900 N. Leverett Ave (8.12 acres, RMF-40)
• Rezoning of 13.01 acres from I-2 to CCR between S. City Lake Rd and S. Black Oak Rd (City of Fayetteville)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on police crash reports, the sidewalk program, and mobility coordination. The meeting includes a specific update on Rupple Road Trail crosswalks.

• Monthly bike/ped crash and trail incident reports
• Rupple Road Trail Crosswalks update
• Sidewalk Program update
• Mobility Coordinator update

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including ordinances on a renters' council and a firefighter bill of rights, several rezoning and vacation requests, and a number of consent agenda resolutions for contracts and budget adjustments. The agenda also includes reports on sales tax and finances, a Connected Communities workshop, and an energy report.

• Ordinance to establish a Renters' Council (2025-840), tabled from Aug. 5
• Ordinance for a firefighter's Bill of Rights (2025-1411)
• Rezoning of ~180.84 acres of city park properties to P-1 Institutional (RZN 2025-25)
• Resolution to deny two short-term rental conditional use permits at 421 and 463 West Ila Street
• Consent items include $2,510,052 for six Peterbilt recycling trucks and $1,270,869.67 in CDBG grants

Friends Of YRCC

The agenda provided contains only meeting logistics. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will review 19 land-use items including rezonings, variances, large-scale developments, and conditional use permits. The meeting will also consider administrative amendments to tree preservation rules and a previously tabled rezoning request.

• LSD-2025-0011: Large-scale development for two 7,800 sq ft commercial buildings at 5219 W. Wedington Dr
• RZN-2025-0026: Rezoning request at 1893 N. Rupple Rd after prior denial within 12 months
• ADM-2025-0031: Proposed amendments to tree preservation rules in UDC Chapters 167.04 and 167.05
• CUP-2025-0036: Conditional use permit to build a duplex at S. Sherman Ave & E. 5th St
• VAR-2025-0034: Variance request at 2825 E. Inwood Ln for access management standards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and large-scale development plans. The body will also review proposed amendments to tree preservation and protection codes.

• Proposed amendment to UDC 167.04 and 167.05 regarding tree preservation and protection during construction
• Request for two 7,800-square-foot commercial buildings at 5219 W. Wedington Dr
• Rezoning request for 34.86 acres at 2215 W. Haskell Hts to a Planned Zoning District
• Request for a parking structure with 42 residential units and 1,200 square feet of retail at W. Center St and S. Gregg Ave
• Conditional use permit for a duplex at the southeast corner of S. Sherman Ave and E. 5th St

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council will meet to review the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss a safe storage resolution. The council will also address initiatives for the 2025-2026 period.

• Approval of May 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Safe storage resolution
• Initiatives for 2025-2026
• Presentation from Aniruth Satish

Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board will meet to receive reports and discuss unfinished business, including recent code changes related to tree preservation easements and significant tree definitions. They will also hear updates on emerald ash borer treatments at three parks and other community forestry activities.

• Code changes passed July 15 requiring tree preservation easement vacations to go to the board
• Proposed code change to increase tree preservation requirement to 5% in all HHOD zones
• Emerald ash borer treatment bidding for 24 trees in Walker, Greathouse, and Underwood Parks
• Invasive plant removal at Clabber Creek on September 20
• Celebration of Trees event on October 11

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure design contracts and a proposed increase to recycling and trash user fees. The body is also considering the establishment of a Renters' Council and various airport and park lease agreements.

• Proposed recycling and trash user fee increases of 9.5% for 2026 and 7.5% for 2027
• Design contracts for Safe Streets for All projects on College Ave ($787,660), S. School Ave ($287,000), and E. Joyce Blvd ($287,000)
• Proposed $200,000 for FHA low-income housing assistance and $70,000 in matching funds for the Salvation Army
• Rezoning of 2648 N. Old Wire Rd. from RSF-4 to P-1
• Contract for citywide windshield survey of historic properties with Post Oak Preservation Solutions, LLC for $69,335

Board Of Adjustments

The Washington County Board of Adjustments will review a tabled request for a setback variance at 221 E Lafayette St in Fayetteville. The property is zoned RSF-4 and was previously tabled at prior meetings. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• BOA-2025-0011: Variance request for setback requirements at 221 E Lafayette St (RSF-4 zoning) — tabled from prior meetings

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board will consider requests from developers to pay fees instead of dedicating land for parks. The board will also discuss park impact fees and the naming of South Yard Park land.

• Fee-in-lieu request of $5,712.00 for Mitchell Street Townhomes at 1757 W Mitchell St
• Fee-in-lieu request of $133,280.00 for Ashwood Townhomes (W of S Razorback Rd and S of Ashwood Ave)
• Discussion on South Yard Park Land Naming
• Discussion on Park Impact Fee
• Project Construction and HMR Update

The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board approved fee-in-lieu payments for two residential developments. The board also discussed a proposed park impact fee study and postponed the naming of South Yard Park until September.

• Approved $5,712 fee-in-lieu for Mitchell Street Townhomes (9-0-0)
• Approved $133,280 fee-in-lieu for Ashwood Townhomes (9-0-0)
• Postponed South Yard Park naming until September
• Recommended park impact fee proposal to City Council (9-0-0)

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will review several land use requests, including a site improvement plan for townhomes and a new telecommunications facility. The body will also discuss property lot splits, rezoning requests, and the annexation of land on W. Lierly Ln.

• SIP-2025-0002: 16 residential townhome units northeast of E. Township St & N. College Ave
• LSP-2025-0034: Split of 0.49 acres north of 229 N. Oklahoma Way into three lots
• CPL-2025-0013: 6,000-square-foot telecommunications facility at 2201 N. Gregg Ave
• RZN-2025-0031: Rezoning 8.52 acres from Neighborhood Conservation to Community Services at 3900 W. Dinsmore Trl
• ANX-2025-0001: Annexation of 19.92 acres on W. Lierly Ln into city limits

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will discuss various city items, including design agreements for Safe Streets for All projects, equipment purchases, and lease agreements. The agenda also covers unfinished business regarding trash collection rate increases and multiple tabled ordinances.

• Awarded contract to Post Oak Preservation Solutions, LLC in the amount of $69,335.00 for a citywide windshield survey of historic properties
• Contract with Garver, LLC in the amount of $787,660.00 for design phase services for the North College Avenue Safe Streets for All project
• Contract with I & S Group, Inc. in the amount of $287,000.00 for design phase services for the South School Avenue Safe Streets for All project
• Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $287,000.00 for design phase services for the East Joyce Boulevard Safe Streets for All project
• Purchase of two side-by-sides from Polaris Sales Inc. in the amount of $90,510.26

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review design agreements for safety projects on College Avenue, S. School Avenue, and E. Joyce Boulevard. The body will also consider a grant for transit stop improvements.

• Contract with Garver, LLC for North College Avenue (Sycamore to Township) design: $787,660.00
• Agreement with I & S Group, Inc. for South School Avenue design: $287,000.00
• Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for East Joyce Boulevard study and design: $287,000.00
• Grant agreement with Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission for transit stop improvements: $203,317.25
• Status updates on the Transportation Work Plan and Maple Street improvements

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider a variety of land use items, including a temporary leasing office at 503 W. Dickson St., amendments to tree preservation codes, and several rezoning and conditional use permit requests across the city. The commission will also discuss updates to its rules of order to align with open meetings requirements.

• Conditional use permit for a temporary leasing office at 503 W. Dickson St.
• Administrative amendment to tree preservation and protection codes (UDC Chapters 167.04 and 167.05)
• Conditional use permit for outdoor music at the Washington County Fairgrounds at 2537 N. McConnell Ave.
• Rezoning of various park properties totaling approximately 180.84 acres to P-1 Institutional
• Planned zoning district request for approximately 65.65 acres at N. Double Springs Rd & W. Dot Tipton Rd

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission will vote on updating authorized bank account signers and discuss changes to bylaws, the Community Incentive Fund approval process, and the Walker Stone House lease. The commission will also receive the CEO, financial, and marketing reports, and hear the 2024 audit presentation from Forvis Mazars.

• Vote to authorize CEO Ryan Hauck as signer on all four bank accounts
• Discussion on modifying Community Incentive Fund approval to require Commission approval for all future payouts
• Discussion on bylaws changes for CEO transition policy and FOIA updates
• 2024 Audit presentation by Cynthia Burns, CPA, Forvis Mazars
• Discussion on Walker Stone House lease

The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission approved adding CEO Ryan Hauck as an authorized signer on four bank accounts. A decision on reallocating funds to the Favoriteville Festival Fund was postponed for CEO review. The commission also discussed but did not vote on bylaw changes and the Walker Stone House lease.

• Approved adding CEO Ryan Hauck to four bank accounts (unanimous)
• Postponed Favoriteville Festival Fund reallocation decision for CEO review
• Scheduled bylaw amendment vote for August meeting
• Requested staff research on Walker Stone House fair market value and lease options

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee is meeting to discuss two agenda items: manufactured housing and a future restructure of the Unified Development Code. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are discussion topics led by committee members and staff.

• Discussion of manufactured housing, led by Commissioner Brink and staff
• Discussion of future restructure of the Unified Development Code, led by staff

Planning Commission

The Washington County Planning Commission will discuss and consider multiple land use requests on July 24, 2025. Items on the agenda include conditional use permits for outdoor music at the Washington County Fairgrounds and a short-term rental on W. Valley Dr., rezonings for park properties and residential land, and administrative code amendments regarding tree preservation and rules of order.

• CUP-2025-0031: Temporary leasing office request for 503 W. Dickson St.
• ADM-2025-0031: Code amendments for tree preservation and protection requirements
• CUP-2025-0028: Conditional use permit for outdoor music at 2537 N. McConnell Ave. (Washington County Fairgrounds)
• CUP-2025-0033: Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 2425 W. Valley Dr.
• RZN-2025-0025: Rezoning of various park properties totaling approximately 180.84 acres to P-1 Institutional

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Environmental Action Committee

The Environmental Action Committee will meet to discuss the proposed Ramay Jr. High site. The body will also review a proposed rezoning of City-owned parcel 765-16578-000 to the Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation (CCR) Zoning District.

• Discussion of proposed Ramay Jr. High site
• Proposed rezoning of City-owned parcel 765-16578-000 to Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation (CCR) Zoning District

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet at its office in Springdale. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

Fayetteville Arts Council

The Fayetteville Arts Council will meet to discuss public art policies and receive updates on the 2025 Arts and Culture Work Plan. The body will also review the ArtsSpace project and Leon Keer murals.

• Public Art Policies review and discussion
• ArtsSpace update
• Leon Keer Murals discussion
• City Hall Art Installation update
• YRCC Mural Installation update

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will review several large-scale developments, rezonings, conditional use permits, and property line adjustments. Notable items include a 140-unit multi-family development, a 35,497 sq ft motel, and multiple rezoning requests. The meeting is open to the public.

• LSD-2025-0010: 35,497 sq ft motel at 2980 N. College Ave (tabled from July 2)
• LSD-2025-0012: 140-unit multi-family development at S. Ashwood Ave & S. Razorback Rd
• RZN-2025-0026: Rezone 1.04 acres at 1893 N. Rupple Rd from RSF-1 to RI-U
• CUP-2025-0036: Duplex in RSF-4 zoning at 1537 E. 5th St
• VAC-2025-0016: Vacate 0.02 acres of right-of-way at 835 W. Cleveland St

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider several significant items, including adopting a 9.5% trash and recycling fee increase for 2026 and 7.5% for 2027, transferring the local police pension fund to the state LOPFI system with a 3% COLA, and expressing intent to spend up to $450,000 on homelessness initiatives. The council will also vote on multiple rezoning and vacation requests, including appeals of Planning Commission denials, and award contracts for park and trail construction.

• Trash and recycling fee increase: 9.5% in 2026, 7.5% in 2027 (Ordinance 2025-1135)
• Police pension fund consolidation with LOPFI, including 3% COLA (Ordinance 2025-1006)
• Intent to appropriate up to $450,000 from general fund for homelessness initiatives (Resolution 2025-1183)
• Underwood Park Phase 1 construction contract: $3,628,930.66 to Legacy Construction Management (Bid #25-38)
• Drake Street Trail Connection contract: $1,558,910.80 to Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. (Bid #25-36)

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will meet on July 14, 2025, to review and decide on several land-use proposals, including large-scale developments, zoning variances, conditional use permits, and lot splits. The meeting will also consider administrative items and previously withdrawn proposals.

• VAR-2025-0031: Variance for 28.15-acre property at N. Mansfield Ave & N. Gregg Ave (Specialized Real Estate Group)
• VAR-2025-0032: Variance for 12.54-acre property at 3200 N. Gulley Rd (Alan Reid & Associates)
• LSD-2024-0037: 107-unit single-family residential development at 1731 W. 18th St (Crafton Tull)
• LSD-2025-0009: 10,959 sq ft office building at 1615 E. Stearns St (Jorgensen & Associates)
• CUP-2025-0025 & CUP-2025-0026: Short-term rental permits at 421 W. Ila St and 463 W. Ila St (Michael Marsh)

Friends Of YRCC

The Washington County Friends of YRCC has scheduled a meeting for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 3:45 PM in the Rock Street Meeting Room located at 100 W. Rock St, Suite 246, Fayetteville, AR. The provided agenda text contains no specific business items, proposals, or votes to report.

Historic District Commission

The Washington County Historic District Commission will meet on July 10, 2025, at City Hall Room 101. The agenda includes the approval of past minutes, unfinished business on bylaws and officer elections, and new business regarding the Downtown Design Overlay District background.

• Bylaws Amendments – Order of Business
• Election of Officers
• Downtown Design Overlay District Background

The commission discussed creating a local historic district for Dickson Street, with staff outlining two paths: a property-owner petition or using the NRHP boundary. They also reviewed the downtown design overlay district and considered serving as a subcommittee to recommend improvements. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the commission delayed bylaw amendments and officer elections to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Delayed bylaw amendments to next meeting (voice vote)
• Delayed election of officers to next meeting (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests, including a 107-unit single-family residential development at 1731 W. 18th St., a 10,959-square-foot office building at 1615 E. Stearns St., and multiple conditional use permits for short-term rentals, a tattoo business, student housing, and more. Three items have been withdrawn by staff due to lack of public notification. The commission will also consider minutes, variances, and administrative items.

• 107-unit single-family residential development at 1731 W. 18th St. (LSD-2024-0037)
• 10,959-square-foot office building at 1615 E. Stearns St. (LSD-2025-0009)
• Variance for street frontage at 3200 N. Gulley Rd. (VAR-2025-0032)
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 421 and 463 W. Ila St. (CUP-2025-0025, CUP-2025-0026)
• Student housing conditional use permit at W. Elm St. & N. Leverett Ave. (CUP-2025-0032)

Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee

The Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Committee will hear updates on May operations, including the WRRF and water/sewer reports, and discuss the implications of a state statute removing extra-territorial jurisdiction. They will also receive informational updates on the West Transmission Waterline, a HUD-funded sanitary sewer project for South Cato Springs, and a Clabber Creek sewer main repair. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information only.

• Discussion on state statute removing extra-territorial jurisdiction and response strategies
• Update on West Transmission Waterline project
• HUD Community Project Fund Award for sanitary sewer update in South Cato Springs and SLS Community
• Clabber Creek sewer main repair update
• May WRRF and water/sewer operations reports

City Council

The City Council will vote on increasing recycling and trash user fees by 9.5% for 2026 and 7.5% for 2027. The body is also deciding on several multi-million dollar construction contracts for city parks and trails.

• Contract with Legacy Construction Management for $3,628,930.66 for Phase 1 construction at Underwood Park
• Contract with Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. for $1,558,910.80 for the Drake Street Trail Connection
• Proposed recycling and trash user fee increases of 9.5% for 2026 and 7.5% for 2027
• Rezoning of 0.12 acres east of 1228 South West Avenue from RMF-24 to UN
• Rezoning of 2.83 acres southwest of West Center Street and North University Avenue to MSC

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board will review a land dedication request for a new subdivision. The board will also discuss a park impact fee study and an ordinance amendment regarding recreational activities at local lakes.

• Fee-in-lieu request of $287,563 for Teague's Farm Subdivision at 3900 W Dinsmore Trail
• Proposed Ordinance Amendment 97.070 regarding recreational activities at Lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah and Wilson
• Park Impact Fee Study presentation
• Project Construction and HMR Update
• Reports from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, Botanical Garden, and Arts Council

The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes with an edit and approved a fee-in-lieu of park land dedication for the Teague's Farm Subdivision. Additionally, an ordinance amendment regarding recreational activities at lakes Fayetteville, Sequoyah, and Wilson was tabled until the August meeting.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes with an edit (6-0-0)
• Approved fee-in-lieu of park land dedication for Teague's Farm Subdivision (6-0-0)
• Tabled Ordinance Amendment 97.070 until the August meeting

Board Of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider three requests for variances to setback requirements for properties in Fayetteville. The board will also address amendments to its own by-laws.

• BOA-2025-0011: Setback variance request for 221 E. Lafayette St.
• BOA-2025-0012: Setback variance request for 463 S. Benchmark Ln.
• BOA-2025-0013: Setback variance request for 426 E. Lafayette St.
• Discussion of Board of Adjustment by-laws amendments

Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to discuss code and process changes for Tree Preservation Easement Vacations. The board will also review fall tree planting programs and nominate trees for the 2026 Amazing Tree program.

• Code and process changes for Tree Preservation Easement Vacations
• Fall tree planting at Park Meadow
• Detention pond tree planting at Harmony Point, St. James, and Crystal Springs
• Nominations for five 2026 Amazing Trees
• Installation of Tree City USA signs on Highway 62 and Highway 265

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Fayetteville Technical Plat Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use requests, including lot splits, preliminary and conceptual plats, large scale developments, site improvement plans, property line adjustments, conditional use permits, rezonings, and a right-of-way vacation. Proposals cover properties across the city involving residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

• LSP-2025-0032: A lot split request for 1709 E. Stubblefield Rd. to divide a 1.01-acre property into three lots.
• PPL-2025-0003: A preliminary plat request for Twin Creeks Village northeast of W. Van Asche Dr. & N. Gregg Ave. for 11 mixed-use lots and one detention lot across 17.29 acres.
• CUP-2025-0034: A conditional use permit request for a cultural and recreational facility at 1125 N. Crossover Rd. (Phat Minh Pagoda-Buddhist Meditation & Retreat Center).
• RZN-2025-0025: A rezoning request by City of Fayetteville Staff to rezone various park properties totaling 180.84 acres to P-1, Institutional.
• VAC-2025-0015: A request to vacate 0.04 acres of right-of-way at E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & S. College Ave.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will review a final agenda featuring a $300,000 budget adjustment for smart water meters, a $951,000 street marking and paving project for College Avenue, and a $450,000 SAFER grant application for three firefighters. The council will also consider unfinished property vacations and several new rezoning petitions.

• Resolution approving a $300,000 budget adjustment for smart water meters
• Resolution to approve repaving and increase street marking budget by $951,000 for College Avenue from Dickson Street to North Street
• Resolution to apply for a $450,000 SAFER grant to hire three full-time firefighters
• Ordinance to vacate 0.95 acres of tree preservation at 3661 West Wedington Drive
• Rezoning petitions for properties at 1416 West Mount Comfort Road, 1314 South Ellis Avenue, 209 South Willow Avenue, and 553 East McClinton Street

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing a construction contract for the Drake Street Trail Connection and seeking approval to forward four Safe Streets and Roads for All design contracts to City Council. The body will also discuss budget amendments for College Avenue and salt procurement.

• Contract award to Grant Garrett Excavating Inc. for $1,558,910.80 for Drake Street Trail Connections
• Budget amendment proposal for College Avenue overlay between North Street and Dickson Street and citywide striping
• Bid # 25-39 for bulk crushed rock salt purchase from Hutchinson Salt Company
• Design contracts for Safe Streets and Roads for All projects on College Avenue, School Avenue, Joyce Blvd, and Gregg Avenue

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council is scheduled to meet on June 24, 2025, to discuss and vote on various consent items, unfinished business, and new rezonings and ordinances. Key agenda topics include smart water meter purchases, drainage design services, grant agreements, street repaving budgets, and property rezonings.

• Resolution for a budget adjustment of $300,000.00 for smart water meters for the utilities department
• Resolution to award RFQ #25-01 for on-call drainage design services to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co, Inc., Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc., and Olsson Associates, Inc.
• Resolution to accept $160,000.00 in grant funding and approve a cost share agreement with the Beaver Watershed Alliance for the Elmhurst and McClinton Drainage Improvement Project
• Resolution to approve repaving of College Avenue from Dickson Street to North Street and increase the street marking budget by $951,000.00
• Ordinance to rezone approximately 0.40 acres at 1416 West Mount Comfort Road from RSF-4 to RI-U

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider meeting minutes, a urban residential design variance at 520 W. Mitchell St., a street improvement variance at 2151 N. Hazen Way, and a 28-unit duplex development at 1919 S. Ashwood Ave. The agenda also includes conditional use permits for a daycare, a fireworks sales tent, and a rezoning request at East of 1228 S. West Ave., while three other conditional use permits were withdrawn by staff due to a lack of public notification.

• VAR-2025-0029: Urban residential design standards variance at 520 W. Mitchell St.
• VAR-2025-0030: Street improvement requirements variance at 2151 N. Hazen Way
• LSD-2024-0030: Large Scale Development for a 28-unit duplex at 1919 S. Ashwood Ave.
• CUP-2025-0029: Conditional Use Permit for a daycare at 3406 W. Buckeye St.
• RZN-2025-0021: Rezoning from RMF-24 to UN for property east of 1228 S. West Ave.

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission will consider a printing contract for the Visitor's Guide and discuss CEO transition policies and plans. The body will also review financial and marketing reports and discuss the Favoriteville Festival Fund.

• Vote on $28,302.90 printing quote from The Roark Group for 20,000 Visitor's Guides
• Discussion of CEO Transition Policy and Transition Plan
• Discussion of Favoriteville Festival Fund
• Review of May 2025 financial statements showing $2,529,635 YTD total revenue
• Review of marketing reports including Fayetteville Restaurant Week scheduled for July 20-26

The Fayetteville A&P Commission approved a $28,302.90 contract with The Roark Group for printing Visitor's Guides, and unanimously approved a formal CEO Transition Policy. The commission also discussed a proposed Favoriteville Festival Fund, with consensus to allocate $160,000 total for it and the Community Incentive Fund, but no vote was taken. The meeting included reports on finances, marketing, and the upcoming CEO transition.

• Approved $28,302.90 Visitor's Guide printing quote from The Roark Group (unanimous)
• Approved CEO Transition Policy (unanimous)
• Approved May 19 minutes with correction (Sanderson present, not absent)
• Discussed Favoriteville Festival Fund; no vote, consensus on $160,000 total funding

Technical Plat Review Committee

The Technical Plat Review Committee will review various lot split requests, rezoning applications, and development plans. Key items include requests for new residential complexes and commercial office space.

• 324-unit multi-family development on W. Van Asche Dr
• 108-unit residential townhome development at 1731 W. 18th St
• 21,918 square-foot office building at 1615 E. Stearns St
• Rezoning of 65.65 acres at N. Double Springs Rd & W. Dot Tipton Rd to a Planned Zoning District
• Rezoning of 0.87 acres at 2648 N. Old Wire Rd to P-1 Institutional

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider a large-scale 28-unit duplex development at 1919 S. Ashwood Ave., two variances, a rezoning, and several conditional use permits. Several items have been withdrawn or tabled due to lack of public notification. The meeting also includes approval of the June 9, 2025 minutes.

• Large-scale development: 28-unit duplex with parking at 1919 S. Ashwood Ave. (LSD-2024-0030)
• Variance to urban residential design standards at W. Mitchell St. townhomes (VAR-2025-0029)
• Variance to street improvement requirements at 2151 N. Hazen Way (VAR-2025-0030)
• Rezoning from RMF-24 to UN at east of 1228 S. West Ave. (RZN-2025-0021)
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals, tattoo business, daycare, and fireworks tent; two rentals and tattoo tabled/withdrawn

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider a range of items including a $630,000 safe camping initiative, three rezoning requests, a rental fee disclosure ordinance, and a new conservation zoning district. The council will also vote on a police grant for school resource officers and several consent agenda items such as park improvements and engineering contracts.

• Safe Camping Initiative: $630,000 budget for one-year interim housing strategy
• Rezoning at 1230 W. Hendrix St. from RSF-4 to RI-12 (0.50 acres)
• Rezoning at 1312 E. Zion Rd. from R-A to CS (4.61 acres)
• Rezoning at 2330 N. Raven Ln. from R-A to RI-12 (0.40 acres)
• COPS Hiring Program grant application: $250,000 for two school resource officers, $542,072 match split with schools

Policemen's Pension And Relief Fund Board Of Trustees

The Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from April 17, 2025, review an actuarial analysis, and announce the results of the 2025 election for board positions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Actuarial analysis review
• 2025 election results: Position 1 - Eldon Roberts, Position 3 - John Brown, Position 4 - Melvin Stanley

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council is reviewing consent items, unfinished business, and new agenda topics, including multiple property rezonings and grant applications. Notable new proposals include a one-year safe camping initiative funded by a $630,000 budget adjustment, the creation of a Fayetteville Renters Council, and authorization to hire a Chief Housing Officer.

• Outdoor recreation grant agreement of $150,000 with the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism for Walker Community Park
• Professional engineering services agreement with Watershed Conservation Resource Center up to $102,025 for streambank erosion assessment along Upper Clear Creek Basin
• Rezoning of approximately 0.50 acres at 1230 West Hendrix Street from RSF-4 to RI-12
• Police department grant application for a $250,000 COPS Hiring Program matching grant to fund two school resource officers
• Safe camping initiative resolution proposing a $630,000 budget adjustment for a one-year interim housing strategy

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including four rezoning requests, a conditional use permit for off-site parking, and a right-of-way vacation. It will also consider approval of the May 27, 2025 minutes and a final plat for a 20-lot subdivision.

• Vacation of 0.01 acres of right-of-way at 241 W. Spring St.
• Rezoning of 1314 S. Ellis Ave. from RMF-24 to Urban Neighborhood (UN)
• Conditional use permit for off-site parking at 3243 N. Lee Ave.
• Rezoning of 1416 W. Mount Comfort Rd. from RSF-4 to Residential Intermediate-Urban (RI-U)
• Final plat for 20 residential lots on S. Happy Hollow Rd.

Friends Of YRCC

The agenda for the Friends of YRCC meeting on June 9, 2025, consists only of procedural meeting time and location details with no substantive business items listed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several requests to change property zoning and one request for a conditional use permit. The body will also consider a right-of-way vacation and review a final plat for a residential subdivision.

• Rezoning requests for 1314 S. Ellis Ave, 1416 W. Mount Comfort Rd, 209 S. Willow Ave, and 553 E. McClinton St
• Conditional Use Permit for off-site parking at 3243 N. Lee Ave
• Vacation of 0.01 acres of right-of-way at 241 W. Spring St
• Final plat for 20 residential lots at Pine Hollow Subdivision on S. Happy Hollow Rd

Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board will consider a standard operating procedure for tree preservation easement vacation requests, including a proposed code change to require such requests to come before the board. They will also hear a presentation on the Tree Vacation process from Prism and Ozark Electric, and discuss upcoming code changes for September, fall projects, and other forestry topics.

• Discussion of SOP for Tree Preservation Easement Vacation Request
• Proposed code change to require Tree Preservation Vacation requests to come before the board
• Presentation on Tree Vacation by Jenny Burbidge and Sean Johnson (Prism, Ozark Electric)
• Code changes for September: escrow limits, critical root zone, significant tree, shrub screening
• Fall projects: Celebration of Trees, Tree Planting, Hiking with the Forester

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a five-year capital improvements plan and increasing the competitive bidding threshold for city contracts to $40,000. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and a construction services agreement for the Maple Street project.

• Adoption of the 2026-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan
• Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for $380,584.50 for Maple Street project construction phase services
• Purchase of one Bobcat excavator from Williams Tractor Supply for $110,550.11
• Purchase of two Ford Explorers from Randall Ford, Inc. for $85,182.00
• Proposed ordinance to increase the competitive bidding threshold for city contracts to $40,000.00

Board Of Adjustments

The Washington County Board of Adjustments will meet to review three property-owner petitions for zoning variances at properties in Fayetteville. Each request seeks relief from setback or lot-width rules under the city’s zoning code. The board will also approve minutes from its April 7 meeting.

• Variance request for 615 N. Walnut Ave (BOA-2025-0009) to adjust setback requirements on a 0.22-acre RSF-4 lot
• Variance request for 936 N. Willis Ave (BOA-2025-0010) to adjust lot width requirements on an 8.12-acre RMF-40 lot
• Variance request for 221 E. Lafayette St (BOA-2025-0011) to adjust setback requirements on a 0.16-acre RSF-4 lot

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council will vote on approving its 2025 bylaws, elect officers (chair, vice chair, secretary, and four chairs), and discuss a safe storage resolution. The meeting also includes presentations on cleanup events and making Fayetteville livable.

• Approval of the 2025 FYAC Bylaws
• Approval of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and four committee chairs
• Discussion of Safe Storage Resolution
• Clean Up Event Presentation
• Make Fayetteville Livable Presentation

Planning Commission

The Washington County Planning Commission in Fayetteville, Arkansas, will meet to review a mix of unfinished and new business items on May 27, 2025. The agenda features multiple property rezoning requests, conditional use permits for short-term rentals, a duplex, and a drive-thru coffee shop, alongside a preliminary plat and large-scale student housing development.

• RZN-2025-0016: Rezoning for 0.50 acres at 1230 W. Hendrix St. from RSF-4 to RI-12
• VAC-2025-0007: Vacation of airspace above an alley right-of-way at 7 S. University Ave. (The Hub)
• PPL-2024-0011: Preliminary plat for 111 residential lots and three non-buildable lots at 1640 S. Hanshew Rd. (Kessler Creek)
• LSD-2025-0007: Large-scale development for 3,000 square feet of commercial space and 294 multi-family units west of S. Duncan Ave. & W. Treadwell St.
• CUP-2025-0023: Conditional use permit for a drive-thru coffee shop (Firecat Coffee) at 1560 S. School Ave.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will meet on May 27, 2025, to decide on several contracts totaling $576,134.61, including construction services for the Maple Street Project and purchases of heavy equipment and vehicles. The council will also consider extending sewer service outside city limits, amending donor recognition rules, and adopting a five-year capital improvements plan.

• $380,584.50 contract with Olsson, Inc. for Maple Street Project construction
• $110,550.11 purchase of a Bobcat excavator from Williams Tractor, Inc.
• $85,182.00 purchase of two Ford Explorers from Randall Ford, Inc.
• Extension of sewer service to 2484 South Dead Horse Mountain Road
• Adoption of the 2026-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning, conditional use permit, and development requests. Key items include a large-scale student housing development with 294 units, a preliminary plat for 111 residential lots, and multiple rezoning requests. Several items were previously tabled and will be reconsidered.

• LSD-2025-0007: 294-unit student housing with 3,000 sq ft commercial space west of S. Duncan Ave & W. Treadwell St
• PPL-2024-0011: Preliminary plat for 111 residential lots at 1640 S. Hanshew Rd (Kessler Creek)
• RZN-2025-0016: Rezone 1230 W. Hendrix St from RSF-4 to RI-12 (tabled May 12)
• CUP-2025-0023: Drive-thru coffee shop at 1560 S. School Ave (Firecat Coffee)
• RZN-2025-0011: Rezone southwest of W. Center St & N. University Ave to MSC (tabled April 28)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider authorizing the city attorney to intervene in a SWEPCO rate case, along with several consent agenda items, unfinished business including modular construction standards and easement vacations, and new business such as a homeless center contract and mobile vendor regulations. The meeting includes multiple resolutions and ordinances for approval or discussion.

• Resolution to intervene in SWEPCO rate case (2025-711)
• Contract with Comfort Systems USA for backflow prevention inspection (2025-497)
• Ordinance to amend prefabricated construction standards for modular housing (2025-541)
• Contract with Seven Hills Homeless Center for $40,000 capital improvements (2025-476)
• Ordinance to establish private dormitories as conditional use (2025-628)

Black Heritage Preservation Committee

The Black Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss updates on historical markers for Theressa Hoover and Henderson School. The committee is a citizen advisory body focused on preserving local Black history.

• Theressa Hoover Historical Marker Update
• Henderson School Historical Marker Update

Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting time, date, and location, with no listed agenda items or discussion topics.

Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee

The Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Committee reviewed updates on water and wastewater operations, including April reports and a West Transmission waterline project. Members discussed replacing the 15-year-old ozone destruction system at the Noland Wastewater Treatment Facility, a sewer service request for a home at 2484 S. Dead Horse Mountain Road, and proposed updates to address number requirements in Chapter 51.145. All three items were staff-recommended for forwarding to the City Council for approval.

• Ozone Destruction System Replacement – Noland WRRF (forwarded to City Council)
• Sewer Service Request for 2484 S. Dead Horse Mountain Road (forwarded to City Council)
• Code Updates to Chapter 51.145 Address Number Requirements (forwarded to City Council)

Equipment Committee

The Washington County Equipment Committee is reviewing equipment replacements and expansions, including vehicle purchases for the Storm Water Department, replacement trucks, and department-specific machinery. The agenda details purchase prices, replacement vendors, and funding statuses for units across water, sewer, storm water, parks, and transportation operations.

• Purchase 2025 Bobcat E60 + attachments from WT Equipment for $110,550.11
• Purchase E48 R2-Series Bobcat Compact Excavator from WT Equipment for $65,305.24
• Purchase MT100 Mini Track Loader from WT Equipment for $35,110.44
• Purchase Camera Van from Henard Utility Products for $397,790.00
• Purchase International HV Dump Truck from Rush Truck Center for $227,360.71

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to modular construction standards to promote housing, revised mobile vendor regulations, and new rules for private dormitories. They will also vote on contracts, grants, and easement vacations, and hear reports on the Farmer's Market and Airport Master Plan.

• Ordinance to amend modular construction standards (Ch. 151 & 164) to promote housing opportunities
• Ordinance to revise outdoor mobile vendor regulations (§ 97.086, § 178.04)
• Ordinance to establish private dormitories as a new conditional use (emergency declared)
• Resolution to approve $40,000 contract with Seven Hills Homeless Center for capital improvements
• Resolution to authorize $500,000 federal-aid funding for M.L.K. pedestrian improvements

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider several development requests, including a large-scale brewery and restaurant, a variance for a hotel, and multiple plats and conditional use permits. One variance was withdrawn due to lack of public notification, and one rezoning was tabled to a later meeting.

• LSD-2025-0005: 6,000-sq-ft brewery and restaurant at S. Nelson Hackett Blvd & N. College Ave
• VAR-2025-0028: Variance to Master Street Plan for Motto & Tempo by Hilton at 542 W. Dickson St
• LSD-2025-0004: 217,893-sq-ft commercial lay-down yard on S. Industrial Dr
• RZN-2025-0016: Rezoning at 1230 W. Hendrix St tabled to May 27
• VAR-2025-0026: Variance at 1731 W. 18th St withdrawn for lack of public notification

Friends Of YRCC

The agenda provided contains only meeting logistics. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Planning Commission

The Washington County/Fayetteville Planning Commission will meet on May 8, 2025, to discuss a tentative agenda of new business, public hearings, consent items, and administrative approvals. Requests include property plats, conditional use permits for accessory structures and parking lots, large-scale commercial developments, and street and parking variances. One rezoning request (1230 W. Hendrix St.) was tabled until May 27, 2025, and a parking variance (1731 W. 18th St.) was withdrawn by staff.

• LSD-2025-0004: Request for a 217,893-square-foot commercial lay-down yard and retention pond on S. Industrial Dr.
• LSD-2025-0005: Request for a 6,000-square-foot brewery and restaurant with associated parking near S. Nelson Hackett Blvd & N. College Ave.
• RZN-2025-0016: Request to rezone 0.50 acres at 1230 W. Hendrix St. from RSF-4 to RI-12 (tabled until May 27, 2025).
• VAR-2025-0026: Variance to parking requirements at 1731 W. 18th St. (withdrawn by staff).
• CUP-2025-0018: Conditional use permit for an off-site parking lot on 0.60 acres at 229 S. College Ave.

City Council

The City Council will vote on various infrastructure contracts, vehicle purchases, and zoning amendments. Key discussions include updates to housing opportunity regulations and the potential repeal of the City Health Officer position.

• Change order of $10,943,640.00 for the Maple Street Improvements Project with Flintco, LLC
• Purchase of a dump truck from Rush Truck Centers for $207,684.35
• Rezoning of 5.9 acres at South Razorback Road and South Ashwood Avenue
• Proposed ordinance to require disclosure of rental fees and costs for residential properties
• Resolution to repeal the appointed City Health Officer position

Transportation Committee

The Fayetteville Transportation Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss transportation-related items. They will hear a Safe Streets For All project update, discuss the Traffic Calming Policy, and review two contract-related items: a change order for the Maple Street Improvements Project and an amendment to a railroad agreement for the Razorback Rd. Intersection Project. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Safe Streets For All Project Update
• Traffic Calming Policy discussion
• Change Order #1 to RFP# 24-15 with Flintco, LLC for Maple Street Improvements Project
• Amendment to Resolution 232-22 with Arkansas and Missouri Railroad for Razorback Rd. Intersection Project

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $10.9 million change order for the Maple Street Improvements Project. New business includes several ordinances aimed at promoting housing opportunities, such as revising lot frontage requirements and adding flexibility to accessory dwelling unit regulations. The council will also discuss a housing assessment presentation and consider repealing the City Health Officer position.

• Change Order #1 for Maple Street Improvements Project: $10,943,640, plus $300,000 contingency and $1,000,000 from University of Arkansas
• Ordinance to disclose rental fees and costs for leased residential properties (2025-231)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 172 parking requirements, including residential parking and reductions (2024-01107)
• Rezoning of 5.9 acres at S. Razorback Rd & S. Ashwood Ave from NS-L to R-A and CS (2025-429)
• Ordinances to promote housing: revise lot frontage, add ADU flexibility, adopt modular construction standards (2025-540, 2025-539, 2025-541)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several rezoning requests and a variance for flood damage prevention. The body is also reviewing a proposal to create a new Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation zoning district with specific regulations for uses and building heights.

• Proposed amendment to UDC Chapter 161 to create a Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation zoning district
• Rezoning request for property southeast of S. Hill Ave and W. Center St to Main Street Center (MSC)
• Rezoning request for 6061 W. Dot Tipton Rd to Neighborhood Conservation (NC)
• Conditional Use Permit request for an auto repair business at 2099 S. School Ave
• Variance request for flood damage prevention code east of N. Rupple Rd along Hamestring Creek

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will discuss and consider various land use items, including a new zoning district for conservation, cultural, and recreation areas, right-of-way vacations, variances, conditional use permits, and multiple property rezonings. The agenda covers properties located at 7 S. University Ave., 2099 S. School Ave., 6061 W. Dot Tipton Rd., and near N. Rupple Rd. along Hamestring Creek and S. Hill Ave. and W. Center St.

• VAC-2025-0007: Vacation of 0.14 acres of right-of-way at 7 S. University Ave.
• ADM-2025-0023: Amendments to UDC Chapter 161 to create a new Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation zoning district
• VAR-2025-0024: Variance to the flood damage prevention code east of N. Rupple Rd. along Hamestring Creek
• CUP-2025-0015: Conditional Use Permit for an auto repair business at 2099 S. School Ave.
• RZN-2025-0011 and RZN-2025-0012: Rezonings for properties southeast of S. Hill Ave. and W. Center St., and at 6061 W. Dot Tipton Rd.

Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is meeting to hear presentations on FOIA and a safe storage resolution, and to discuss the Safe Routes to School program. They will also consider approving the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as introductions and announcements.

• FOIA discussion led by Hannah Hungate
• Safe storage resolution presented by Harper Robinson-Howard
• Safe Routes to School program with Dane Eifling
• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bylaw and chair position workshop announced

Policemen's Pension And Relief Fund Board Of Trustees

The Policemen's Pension & Relief Fund Board of Trustees will hear quarterly reports from MAI Capital Management and discuss whether to consolidate the pension fund with the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Pension System (LOPFI), with three options on the table. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes and pension lists for May through October 2025.

• 2024 Q4 and 2025 Q1 investment reports from MAI Capital Management
• Revenue and expense summaries for 2024 Q4 and 2025 Q1
• Approve minutes from Oct 17 and Dec 10, 2024 meetings
• Approve May–October 2025 pension lists
• Discuss LOPFI consolidation: Option 1 (with 3% COLA), Option 2 (without), Option 3 (no consolidation)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $13.97 million contract for water and sewer utility relocations tied to the I-49/MLK interchange project, along with several other contracts, grants, and budget adjustments. The council will also take up unfinished business on a parking requirement amendment, and new business including street renamings, easement vacations, and multiple rezoning requests.

• $13,967,679.50 contract to Nabholz Construction for I-49/MLK utility relocations
• $398,496 water line improvements at Drake Field (First Star Construction)
• $227,315 design contract for White River Trail at River Commons (Crafton Tull)
• Rezoning of 17.23 acres on W. Van Asche Dr from C-2 to CS
• Street renamings: N. Plantation Ave to N. Garden Ave, W. Chattel St to W. Reflection St

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will review and decide on multiple zoning-related requests, including variances for parking standards, development processes, and flood damage prevention, as well as plats for property divisions and administrative amendments to rules. Several items previously tabled or withdrawn are also on the agenda.

• Amend Planning Commission Rules of Order and Procedure (ADM-2025-0019)
• Extend conditional use permit for 3333 W. Dinsmore TRL (ADM-2025-0021)
• Variance for parking lot standards at 3447 N. Hwy 112 (VAR-2025-0011)
• Concurrent plat for 4515 W. Mount Comfort Rd (CCP-2025-0004)
• 185-unit multi-family development at 151 W. Dickson St (LSD-2024-0038)

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a range of development requests, including a large-scale 185-unit multi-family project at 151 W. Dickson St. that has been tabled three times. The agenda also includes several variances, plats, and administrative items, plus a withdrawn item due to lack of public notification.

• 185-unit multi-family development at 151 W. Dickson St. (tabled since Feb. 10)
• Variance to parking lot standards east of 3447 N. Hwy 112 (Fellowship Church)
• Vacation of 0.07 acres of right-of-way at 191 S. Hill Ave. (tabled twice)
• Variance to Flood Damage Prevention Code at 4398 E. Black Canyon St.
• Final plat of 55 residential lots at 2610 E. Livingston Ln.

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider consent items including a $13.97 million contract for water and sewer utility relocations tied to the I-49/MLK interchange, a $2.25 million change order for the same project, and several rezonings. The council will also discuss a previously tabled ordinance to allow the Planning Commission to lower minimum parking requirements for residential developments, with a possible vote at the April 15 meeting.

• $13,967,679.50 contract to Nabholz Construction for I-49/MLK utility relocations
• $2,247,123.36 change order for I-49/MLK interchange improvements
• $398,496.00 water line improvements at Drake Field (First Star Construction)
• Rezoning of 17.23 acres on W. Van Asche Dr from C-2 to CS
• Street renaming: N. Plantation Ave to N. Garden Ave, W. Chattel St to W. Reflection St

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a new stormwater utility with nine new positions and a dedicated fund. The body is also considering an ordinance requiring the disclosure of rental fees for residential properties and a 3.5% fee on certain card transactions.

• Contract with SSI of Northwest Arkansas for $902,670.13 for Bryce Davis Community Park improvements
• Purchase of 1,300 water meters from Henard Utility Products, Inc. for $642,250.00
• Contract with USC, Inc. for $734,900.00 to rehabilitate the Baxter ground water storage tank
• Rezoning of 1791 N. Garland Ave and 809 W. Kelley St from RSF-4 to RI-U
• Appeal to deny a short-term rental permit at 611 N. Oliver Ave

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review the Transportation Division's Pavement Management Work Plan. Staff is requesting a recommendation from the committee to the City Council regarding the planned projects.

• Review of the 2025-2026 Transportation Division Paving Plan

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will vote on several items, including creating a stormwater utility with nine new positions, repealing prior ordinances to allow a 3.5% credit/debit card fee, and two residential rezonings. They will also consider appeals and multiple consent agenda items for contracts and grants.

• Resolution to add nine FTEs for stormwater utility and establish enterprise fund (2025-196)
• Ordinance to repeal Ordinances 6315/6329 and approve 3.5% fee for card transactions (2025-379)
• Rezoning 1791 N. Garland Ave from RSF-4 to RI-U (2025-363)
• Rezoning 809 W. Kelley St from RSF-4 to RI-U (2025-364)
• Appeal to deny conditional use permit for short-term rental at 611 N. Oliver Ave (2025-362)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, variances, and large-scale development plans. Key items include a proposed 185-unit multi-family development and the redevelopment of park facilities.

• LSD-2024-0038: Proposed 185-unit multi-family development at 151 W. Dickson St
• LSD-2025-0001: Redevelopment of park facilities at 10 W. 15th St (Walker Park)
• PZD-2025-0001: Request to rezone 34.86 acres at 1875 W. Haskell Hts to a Planned Zoning District
• RZN-2025-0010: Request to rezone 17.23 acres on W. Van Asche Dr to Community Services
• LSD-2025-0002: Commercial renovation and 8-unit townhome development at 2044 E. Township St

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will review 27 land-use items including rezonings, variances, plats, and conditional use permits. The meeting will also hold a vote to nominate new officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. No contracts or dollar amounts are on this agenda; items are primarily administrative or regulatory.

• VAR-2025-0005: Variance for landscaping at 1321 & 1369 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Chick-fil-A & Sonic)
• CCP-2025-0003: Concurrent plat to divide 2.32-acre parcel west of S. Ouachita Dr & S. Bayou Aly into 10 residential lots
• RZN-2025-0010: Rezone 17.23-acre W. Van Asche Dr property from C-2 to CS, Community Services
• CUP-2025-0009: Conditional use permit for St. James Missionary Baptist Church at 115 S. Willow Ave for cultural/recreational facility
• PC OFFICER NOMINATION VOTE: Slate includes Andrew Brink (Chair), Brad Payne (Vice Chair), Jimm Garlock (Secretary)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will hear the State of the City address and consider several infrastructure contracts and land use requests. The body is also reviewing a proposed ordinance regarding the disclosure of residential rental fees.

• Contract with J L Bryson, Inc. for $672,789.02 for transfer station improvements
• Five-year service agreement with Motorola, Inc. for $266,631.92 for radio equipment maintenance
• Proposed ordinance for disclosure of rental fees and costs for leased residential properties
• Rezoning of 123 East 15th Street from Residential-Agricultural to Downtown General
• Rezoning of 903 West North Street from Residential-Office to Residential Multi-Family

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will hear the Mayor's State of the City address and consider a consent agenda with several contracts, including a $672,789.02 award for transfer station improvements and a $1.00 contract for Maple Street improvements. New business includes two rezoning requests, three easement vacations, and an ordinance to amend fire prevention fees. The council will also hold a first reading on a truth-in-leasing ordinance for rental fee disclosure.

• Award $672,789.02 to J L Bryson, Inc. for transfer station improvements plus $67,000 contingency
• Rezone 0.11 acres at 903 W. North St. from R-O to RMF-40
• Rezone 3.14 acres at 123 E. 15th St. from R-A to DG
• Approve $266,631.92 five-year Motorola radio maintenance agreement
• First reading of ordinance requiring disclosure of rental fees and costs

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will decide on rezonings, variances, and conditional use permits for residential and commercial properties in Fayetteville. Items include short-term rental requests, cluster housing developments, and flood damage prevention variances. Two withdrawn items lacked public notification.

• Rezone 1417 N. Addington Ave to RSF-18 (18 units/acre)
• Variance for 903 W. North St on pedestrian connectivity and landscaping
• Conditional use permit for 1030 N. Eva Ave as a short-term rental
• Large scale development for 2992 N. Oak Bailey Dr with 18 residential units
• Vacate 0.13 acres of street right-of-way at 507 S. Church Ave

General

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council will meet to discuss a housing assessment update and review a recent trail clean-up event. The council will also review the upcoming City Council agenda.

• Presentation on Fayetteville Housing Assessment and upcoming update by Britin Bostick
• Post-review of Mud Creek Trail clean-up event
• Review and discussion of the upcoming City Council agenda
• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will review multiple zoning cases including short-term rental permits, rezoning requests, and development variances at its March 6, 2025 meeting. The body will also consider approval of February 24 meeting minutes and administrative items.

• CCP-2025-0002: Concurrent plat for 3314 N. Adams Rd (3.31-acre property split into three lots)
• CUP-2025-0002: Short-term rental permit for 1030 N. Eva Ave (tabled from Feb 24 meeting)
• RZN-2025-0002: Rezone 1417 N. Addington Ave from RSF-4 to RSF-18 (18 units/acre)
• LSD-2024-0027: Large-scale cluster housing development at 2992 N. Oak Bailey Dr (18 units)
• VAR-2025-0006: Variance for building design standards at 1059 N. Marinoni Dr (Dodo Coffee)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will meet to vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $2.27M change order for utility relocations along I-49/MLK and a $367K purchase of water valves. They will also consider approving a new residential planned zoning district for 44 acres near North Rupple Road and West Salem Road, and discuss employee compensation adjustments totaling $2.4M.

• Approve $2,271,273 change order for I-49/MLK utility relocations (Brothers Construction)
• $367,098 purchase of water valves for I-49/MLK project (Northwest Arkansas WinWater)
• Approve new residential zoning district PZD-2024-0005 for 44 acres at N. Rupple Rd & W. Salem Rd
• Approve $2,409,500 budget adjustment for city-wide 2025 employee compensation
• Approve $326,425 purchase of brush truck for emergency services

General

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes, review the upcoming City Council agenda, and discuss a city-wide clean-up initiative. The meeting is largely procedural, with new business and unfinished business items.

• Approval of January 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of upcoming City Council agenda
• City-wide clean-up discussion led by Council Member Robinson

Transportation Committee

The Fayetteville Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 paving plan and receive a transit update. Both items are listed as new business, with no details provided in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and includes a Zoom option.

• 2025-2026 Paving Plan
• Transit Update

City Council

The City Council will discuss a city-wide employee compensation adjustment and a pay and benefits study for fire and police personnel. The body is also reviewing several high-value equipment purchases and utility relocation contracts.

• Budget adjustment of $2,409,500.00 for 2025 employee compensation
• Change order of $2,271,273.00 for I-49/MLK utility relocations with Brothers Construction Inc.
• Purchase of a brush truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC for $326,425.00
• Purchase of an excavator from JA Riggs Co for $292,435.76
• Proposed residential planned zoning district (PZD-2024-005) for 44 acres at N. Rupple Rd. and W. Salem Rd.

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission discusses various land use items, including a proposed 185-unit multi-family development at 151 W. Dickson St., a 105-lot residential preliminary plat near W. Mount Comfort Rd. and N. Rupple Rd., and several rezoning and conditional use permit requests. The agenda also includes administrative lot splits and variances from streamside protection and flood damage prevention codes.

• LSD-2024-0038: 185-unit multi-family development at 151 W. Dickson St.
• PPL-2024-0010: Preliminary plat for 105 residential lots northeast of W. Mount Comfort Rd. & N. Rupple Rd.
• CUP-2024-0054: Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 611 N. Oliver Rd.
• RZN-2024-0058: Rezoning 3.14 acres at 123 E. 15th St. to Downtown General
• RZN-2025-0001: Rezoning 0.11 acres at 903 W. North St. to Residential Multi-Family, 40 Units Per Acre

General

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on February 21, 2025, in City Hall Room 111. The agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, agenda additions, and new business regarding details and discussion of a Mud Creek Trail clean up.

• MUD CREEK TRAIL CLEAN UP - DETAILS AND DISCUSSION

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will review and vote on several rezoning requests, plats, variances, and conditional use permits at this meeting. Items include rezoning properties for higher-density housing, approving preliminary plats for new residential developments, and deciding on short-term rental permits. The meeting also includes administrative approvals for lot splits and a large site improvement plan.

• Rezoning 1417 N. Addington Ave to allow 18 units per acre
• Rezoning 903 W. North St to allow 40-unit multi-family development
• Preliminary plat for 105 residential lots near W. Mount Comfort Rd & N. Rupple Rd
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 611 N. Oliver Rd, 1030 N. Eva Ave, and 4897 W. Triangle St
• Concurrent plat for 29.21-acre property at W. Weir Rd & N. Hughmount Rd

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including increases to water and sewer tap connection fees, fee changes from a user fee study, and the addition of seven new full-time positions in public works and development services. They will also vote on rezoning and planned zoning district requests, a street vacation, and a resolution asking the state legislature to allow local regulation of short-term rentals. Consent items include a USPS lease renewal and cost-share agreements for sewer upgrades and road extensions.

• Ordinance to increase water and sewer tap connection fees (2025-102)
• Resolution to add 4 FTEs in Public Works Engineering and 3 FTEs in Development Services (2025-175)
• Rezoning of 0.37 acres at 818 S. Wood Ave. from NC to RI-U (RZN 2024-60)
• Planned zoning district for 22.67 acres at 19 E. 19th St. (PZD-2024-008)
• Cost share agreement with Greater Productions, LLC for $1,056,513 for sewer upgrades (2025-177)

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council is considering several agreements and ordinances, including a $1,056,513 sanitary sewer cost-share agreement for downtown developments, a $400,000 cost-share for East Joyce Boulevard, and ordinances to increase water, sewer, and user fees. The council will also review rezoning petitions for properties on South Wood Avenue, East 19th Street, and North Rupple Road, as well as a resolution adding staff positions in the Public Works and Development Services departments.

• Approve a five-year lease agreement with the United States Postal Service for the airport terminal at 4500 South School Avenue for $36,500 per year plus a $7,300 commission to Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc.
• Approve a $1,056,513 cost-share agreement with Greater Productions, LLC for sanitary sewer upgrades serving the Park Hotel and downtown developments, plus a $100,000 contingency.
• Approve a $400,000 cost-share agreement with Fayetteville Public Schools for the extension of East Joyce Boulevard.
• Consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 51 of the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances to increase water and sewer tap connection fees.
• Consider adding four full-time equivalent positions in the Public Works Department Engineering Division and three in the Development Services Department.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land-use requests, including large-scale developments and conditional use permits. The body is deciding on variances for streamside protection and design standards, as well as requests for short-term rentals.

• LSD-2024-0038: 185-unit multi-family development at 151 W. Dickson St
• LSD-2024-0033: Parking deck for Fayetteville High School at 1001 W. Bulldog Blvd
• CUP-2025-0001: Conditional use permit for cluster housing at 963 S. Laramie Hts
• CUP-2024-0053 and CUP-2024-0054: Short-term rental requests at 5151 W. Ridgebury Pl and 611 N. Oliver Rd
• VAR-2025-0002: Variance to the Streamside Protection Zone at 583 W. 15th St

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will review and vote on ten development-related items, including administrative modifications, variances, large-scale developments, and conditional use permits. The meeting will also include approval of previously reviewed minutes and administrative lot splits.

• ADM-2025-0001: Modify approved Large Scale Development at 888 S. Rupple Rd (22.82 acres)
• VAR-2025-0002: Variance for Streamside Protection Zone at 583 W. 15th St
• LSD-2024-0038: 185-unit multi-family development with parking at 151 W. Dickson St
• CUP-2025-0001: Conditional use permit for cluster housing at 963 S. Laramie Hts (17.72 acres)
• CUP-2024-0053 & CUP-2024-0054: Short-term rental permits at 5151 W. Ridgebury Pl and 611 N. Oliver Rd

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will decide on re-appropriating $218.93 million for capital projects and outstanding obligations, plus approve several service and purchase agreements. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a new private club permit and votes on multiple rezoning petitions.

• Approve $218.93M re-appropriation for bonded and capital projects (2025-89)
• Approve $70,900 drainage analysis contract with Olsson, Inc. for Hamespring Creek Watershed (2025-68)
• Approve $165,000 annual audit contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP (2025-103)
• Approve Sidecar Cocktail Lounge private club permit at 1150 N. College Ave. (2025-67)
• Rezone 2.47 acres at 245 S. Happy Hollow Rd. from RSF-4 to RSF-8 (2025-87)

General

The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on January 30, 2025, at City Hall Room 111. The agenda includes presentations from Mayor Molly A. Rawn and Chris Brown regarding stormwater, approval of previous meeting minutes, a review of the upcoming City Council agenda, and a discussion on a city-wide clean-up.

• Introduction of Mayor Molly A. Rawn
• Stormwater presentation by Chris Brown
• Approval of November 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of upcoming City Council agenda
• Discussion of city-wide clean-up led by Council Member Robinson

General

The Transportation Committee will consider several infrastructure plans for approval and recommendation to the City Council. The meeting includes reviews of trail and sidewalk projects and federal grant applications.

• 2025-2030 shared-use paved trail construction plan
• 2025-2026 Sidewalk Construction project list
• FYY 2026 Federal grant project list
• Plainview Extension alternative design options
• Cost share proposal with Fayetteville Public Schools for Joyce Boulevard extension

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will meet to vote on a $218.93 million budget re-appropriation for capital projects and grant-funded items, as well as several service and purchase contracts totaling over $595,000. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a private club application and discussions on multiple rezoning petitions for properties across the city.

• Approve $218.93M budget re-appropriation for bonded and ongoing capital projects (2025-89)
• Approve $70,900 drainage analysis contract with Olsson, Inc. for Hamespring Creek Watershed (2025-68)
• Approve $165,000 audit services contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP for 2024 audit (2025-103)
• Approve Sidecar Cocktail Lounge private club permit at 1150 N College Ave (2025-67)
• Approve purchase of $251,400 Mack roll-off truck from National Auto Fleet Group (2025-90)

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will decide on multiple plats, conditional use permits, and a rezoning request. Items include residential plats east of S. Murray Dr and west of S. Black Oak Rd, a gas station permit on N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd, and a rezoning for The Farm at South School. The Commission will also vote on minutes from the January 13 meeting.

• Concurrent plat for 81 residential lots east of S. Murray Dr & E. Meramec St (CCP-2024-0013)
• Concurrent plat for 21 residential lots at 4366 W. Huron Loop (CCP-2024-0014)
• Vacation of 0.24 acres of right-of-way at 903 W. North St (VAC-2024-0027)
• Conditional use permit for gas station at 1965 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd (CUP-2024-0049, tabled from Jan 13)
• Rezoning request for 22.67-acre property at 19 E. 19th St to Planned Zoning District (PZD-2024-0008)

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several development items, including a concurrent plat for 81 residential lots, a conditional use permit for a gas station that was tabled earlier, and a rezoning request. The agenda also includes other plats, a right-of-way vacation, and several conditional use permits for short-term rental, trailer storage, and construction parking.

• Concurrent plat for 81 residential lots east of S. Murray Dr & E. Meramec St (Riverside Village Ph. 2.2)
• Conditional use permit for a gasoline station at 1965 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd (Quik Trip Corp.) - tabled from Jan. 13
• Rezoning to Planned Zoning District at 19 E. 19th St (The Farm at South School, 22.67 acres)
• Vacation of 0.24 acres of right-of-way at 903 W. North St
• Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 617 N. Fallin Ave

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will discuss and vote on resolutions and ordinances regarding a $144,000 transportation transfer for a Highway 112 side path, a $99,020 aerial photography contract with Surdex Corporation, and $79,893 to fund the pension of former Mayor Lioneld Jordan. Additional business includes adopting the Fayetteville Arts and Culture Plan, eliminating the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee, and addressing easement vacation, annexation, and rezoning requests.

• Resolution to accept a $144,000 transfer from the Northwest Arkansas Regional Mobility Authority for a Highway 112 side path
• Resolution to approve a $99,020 contract with Surdex Corporation for aerial photography services
• Resolution to approve a budget adjustment of $79,893 to fund the pension of former Mayor Lioneld Jordan
• Ordinance to approve the Fayetteville Arts and Culture Plan
• Ordinance to rezone 3.0 acres at 1777 North Sunshine Road from R-A Residential Agricultural to RSF-4 Residential Single-Family

City Council

The City Council will vote on several contracts, budget adjustments, and the adoption of the Fayetteville Arts and Culture Plan. The body is also considering the elimination of the Planning Commission Subdivision Committee and land-use changes for properties on N. Marvin Ave and N. Sunshine Rd.

• Contract with Surdex Corporation for aerial photography services in the amount of $99,020.00
• Acceptance of $144,000.00 from Northwest Arkansas Regional Mobility Authority for a Highway 112 side path
• Budget adjustment of $79,893.00 for the pension of former Mayor Lioneld Jordan
• Annexation and rezoning of 3.0 acres at 1777 North Sunshine Road from R-A to RSF-4
• Vacation of 0.26 acres of utility easement at 1006 North Marvin Avenue

Planning Commission

The Washington County, AR Planning Commission will review 16 land-use actions, including rezonings, variances, and development proposals. Items range from residential lot splits to large-scale projects like a 172,105 sq ft junior high school and a 266-unit multi-family development. One previously tabled item returns for reconsideration.

• VAR-2024-0052: Variance for curb cut separation at 583 W. 15TH ST (2.70 acres, UC zoning)
• VAR-2024-0053: Variance for street plan standards at 1893 E. Panorama Pl (0.97 acres, NC zoning)
• LSD-2024-0029: Tabled multi-family development with 266 units at 191 S. Hill Ave (2.90 acres, MSC zoning)
• LSD-2024-0036: 172,105 sq ft junior high school at 3145 E. Joyce Blvd (27.92 acres, P-1 zoning)
• RZN-2024-0054: Rezone 0.65 acres NW of W. Watson St & N. Rollston Ave from NC to DG

Planning Commission

The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a large-scale development, variances, rezonings, and a conditional use permit. The most significant item is a tabled request for a 266-unit multi-family development at 191 S. Hill Ave. The commission will also consider a new junior high school and several rezoning requests.

• LSD-2024-0029: 266-unit multi-family development at 191 S. Hill Ave (tabled from Dec. 9)
• LSD-2024-0036: 172,105-sq-ft junior high school at 3145 E. Joyce Blvd
• CUP-2024-0049: Gasoline station conditional use permit at 1965 N. Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd
• RZN-2024-0054: Rezone 0.65 acres near W. Watson St & N. Rollston Ave to Downtown General
• VAC-2024-0027: Right-of-way vacation at 903 W. North St withdrawn for lack of public notification

City Council

The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda with over 30 items, including contracts for homeless services, flood studies, and vehicle purchases, plus new business items such as a new urban neighborhood zoning district, a rezoning, and several procedural resolutions. The meeting also includes the election of a vice mayor and a monthly financial report.

• Seven Hills Homeless Center contract for $125,370.00
• New urban neighborhood zoning district (UDC amendments)
• Rezoning 0.41 acres at 1520 W. Sligo St. from RSF-4 to RI-12
• Purchase of 5 work trucks from Randall Ford for $319,072.00
• Downtown outdoor refreshment area boundary map amendment