Rogers public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for two properties on North 6th Street. The agenda also includes reviews of development plans for apartment buildings and a multi-story building.

• Rezoning ±0.35 acres at 409 N 6th Street to the NBT district
• Rezoning ±48 acres at 510 N. 6th Street to the NBT district
• Development of 160 apartment units and an office building at 4401 W Cedar Brooke Lane
• Construction of a 12,285-SF building at 4100 W Oak Street

Airport Commission

The December 15, 2021, meeting agenda consists of routine procedural matters. No specific new business or projects are detailed in the provided text.

• Action on September 8, 2021, minutes

Historic District Commission

The Rogers Historic District Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding proposed building modifications at 120 S. 2nd Street. The meeting also includes action on the minutes from the November 17, 2021, session.

• COA #21-07: Building modifications at 120 S. 2nd Street by Bentonville Housing, LLC
• Action on November 17, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 budget, including fund appropriation and expenditures. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning changes, public safety equipment purchases, and committee reports.

• Adoption of the City of Rogers’ 2022 Budget
• $35,000 contract with NWA Entertainment, LLC for Fourth of July fireworks
• Re-zoning of Shadowbroke from RMF-9A (PUD) to RMF-12B
• Bidding waivers for a new ambulance and records management software
• Ordinance establishing a Parklet Program and amending fee schedules

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Civil Service Commission will conduct interviews for the position of Entry Level Firefighter. These interviews are scheduled to take place during an executive session.

• Interviews for the position of Entry Level Firefighter

Board of Adjustment

The Board will review requests for setback reductions on S. 14th Street and an additional wall sign at W. Village Parkway. They will also consider a lot split application for a 7.93-acre tract south of Perry Road.

• Setback and height increase request for 920 S. 14th Street
• Additional wall sign request at 5214 W. Village Parkway
• Lot split application for a 7.93-acre tract south of Perry Road
• Review of November 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will consider rezoning requests for Shadowbrooke Phase 5 and The Grove. A public hearing is scheduled for a Kum & Go convenience store permit at W. New Hope Rd. and S. 1st St. Members will also review site plans for several new office and residential buildings.

• Rezoning ± 7.54 acres at S. Everest Ave. and W. Everest Ave.
• Rezoning ± 24.78 acres SE of W. Broadway Pl. and S. Dixieland Rd.
• Conditional Use Permit for Kum & Go #2421 at W. New Hope Rd. and S. 1st St.
• 15,000 sq. ft. warehouse/office building at 1701 W Industrial Dr.
• Site plans for Conex Office Building and Belue Muse Townhomes

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The board will review the minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting and address quarterly payments for January through March 2022. The agenda also includes an introduction to the CivicClerk Board Portal.

• Action on September 7, 2021, minutes
• January, February, and March 2022 quarterly payments
• Introduction of CivicClerk Board Portal for board agendas

City Council

The City Council will act on resolutions to amend the 2021 budget for employee compensation and software licensing. The agenda also includes several rezonings and a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the XNA Board and Board of Adjustments.

• Grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation up to $350,000.00 (Lake Atalanta)
• Budget amendment of $48,300.00 for software licensing
• Rezonings for Russell Estate A and B, Overland, and Goff
• Ordinance on competitive bidding for soft-surface trail services
• Appointments to the XNA Board and Board of Adjustments

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to reduce the 15-foot minimum for a city easement at 2808 W. Cobbler Place. The board will also review the draft minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting.

• Easement reduction request (VAR 21-35) at 2808 W. Cobbler Place
• Review of October 28, 2021 meeting minutes

Public Art Commission

The commission will review a staff report regarding the Cultural Planning Draft. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the placement of a Michael Reese apple sculpture.

• Review of Cultural Planning Draft
• Placement of Michael Reese apple sculpture
• Action on April 22, 2021 minutes

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will review project progress reports and trail counts. New business includes electing the 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair and discussing policies for virtual meeting options.

• Election of 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Policies & Procedures for Virtual Meeting Options
• Project & Progress Reports
• Trail Counts

Historic District Commission

The Rogers Historic District Commission will consider a request for building modifications at 200 S. 1st Street. The commission is also scheduled to take action on the minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request (COA #21-06) for building modifications at 200 S. 1st Street
• Action on September 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will consider multiple rezoning requests, including a 24.78-acre project called The Grove. They will also review land site development plans for Beaty Office Park and an addition to the RPS Service Building. Public hearings are scheduled for various property changes across the city.

• Rezoning of ± 24.78 acres at The Grove with a Density Concept Plan
• Rezoning of ± 7.54 acres for Shadowbrooke Phase 5 to RMF-12
• Two rezoning requests for Russell Estate properties near W. Mulberry St. and S. 8th St.
• Conditional use permit request for vehicle repair at N. 4th St. and W. Hudson Rd.
• Development plan for a 15,400-SF building at Beaty Office Park

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the October 19, 2021 minutes and receive various departmental reports. Members will discuss potential candidates for the Board President position. There is also a formal challenge regarding the book “Lawn Boy” by Jonathan Evison.

• Discussion of potential candidates for Board President
• Formal challenge of 'Lawn Boy' by Jonathan Evison
• Review of financial reports ending October 31, 2021

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission will consider several funding requests for upcoming conferences and conventions. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the 2022 budget.

• $10,000 request for Arkansas Youth United Pentecostal Church
• $10,000 request for Great Plains Leadership
• $2,500 request for Solution Tree Culture Keepers Conference
• $4,300 request for Solution Tree RTI at Work Institute
• Discussion of the 2022 budget

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments to provide additional compensation for city employees and elected officials using American Rescue Plan funds. The agenda also includes a $22,000.00 grant from the Walton Family Foundation and rezoning of certain lands.

• Budget amendments for employee and official compensation via ARPA funds
• A grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation for up to $22,000.00
• Rezoning lands from I-1 to NBT (Scott Capital)
• Sale of approximately 54 obsolete Tasers to Accredited Security, LLC
• One-year contract with Garver, LLC for planning review and staff support

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to authorize a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for solar installations at city facilities. The proposal includes appropriating $12,200,000 from General Fund Reserves into the Energy Savings Project account.

• Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for work on city-owned facilities
• $12,200,000 appropriation to Energy Savings Project account
• 548.1kW solar array at Rogers Police Department
• 2290 kW solar array at Rogers Recycling Center
• 1775 kW solar array at Rogers Fire Station #8

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for properties on W. Pine St. and S. Bellview Rd. The commission will also review land development plans for new commercial and residential projects, including townhomes and mixed-use buildings.

• Rezoning ± 0.42 acres at 114 W. Pine St. from I-1 to NBT
• Rezoning ± 3.66 acres at 5537 & 5581 S. Bellview Rd. from A-1 to N-R
• Rezoning ± 7.54 acres near S. Everest Ave. for Shadowbrooke Phase 5
• 15,196-SF building and storage at 701 W Hudson Rd.
• 33 townhomes and an ice cream shop at 4100–4128 W. Olive St.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three requests for zoning variances. These include a request for an additional wall sign and two requests for rear setback reductions. The board will also act on the minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting.

• Wall sign request at 1001 S. 52nd Street
• Rear setback reduction request at 6211 S. 29th Street
• Rear setback reduction request at 9 Mission Hills Circle
• Action on September 23, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will act on committee reports regarding financial resolutions and a new ordinance. These items include accepting a federal grant and amending the 2021 budget to recognize insurance proceeds.

• Acceptance of a $462,101 Community Development Block Grant
• Budget amendment for $100,864 in insurance proceeds
• Contracts with Johnson Controls, Inc. for city facility and solar work
• Ordinance to add a Parklet Program to the City Code
• Endorsement of businesses for the Tax Back Program

Planning Commission

The commission will review several rezoning requests and site development plans. These include proposals for multi-family residential use and new office buildings. A presentation on “Blue Cities” is also scheduled.

• Rezoning 6.04 acres at S. 15th St. and W. Pine St. to R-MF
• Rezoning 2.39 acres at 1626 S. Dixieland Rd. to RMF-10
• Development plan for office buildings at 900 & 1000 S. Promenade Blvd.
• Development plan for a parking lot at W. Ash and S. 6th streets
• Variance and waiver requests for Soaring at Scissortail

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the September 21, 2021, meeting minutes and discuss training on CivicClerk. The agenda also includes financial, departmental, and director reports.

• Approval of 9/21/21 Meeting Minutes
• Board of Trustees Training on CivicClerk

Water Utilities Commission

The commission will review the FY21 water and sewer audits and the 2021 RWU Water Master Plan. The agenda also includes reviewing bid results for the Uptown & Oak St. Overpass.

• Presentation of FY21 Water and Sewer Audits
• Uptown & Oak St. Overpass Bid Results
• Change Order for Pleasant Grove Rd. Ph.3 (Hwy 112 Connection)
• Request for Qualifications for RPCF Solids Handling Ph.2
• 9th St. Townhomes Facilities Extension Contract Amendment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for an additional wall sign in the C-2 zoning district. The board will also review the minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting.

• Request for an additional wall sign at 1001 S. 52nd Street (VAR 21-32)
• Review of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The commission will review financial reports and staff director's reports. It will consider funding requests for AGATE, FreightWaves, and TRS Healthcare conferences. The meeting also includes a discussion on the 2022 budget draft.

• $3,100 funding request for 2022 AGATE Conference
• $15,000 funding request for 2022 Future of Supply Chain Conference
• $800 funding request for TRS All-In-Meeting
• Discussion of 2022 Budget Draft

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the removal of a structure at 613 East Mulberry Street. The meeting also includes committee reports on rezoning requests and vacating portions of streets and alleys. Additionally, the council will review minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting.

• Ordinance for razing/removal of a structure at 613 East Mulberry Street
• Ordinance vacating part of an alley in Morris Subdivision on West Ash
• Ordinance vacating a portion of West Sycamore Street
• Rezoning request for Cottages at Bellview from A-1 to N-R
• Rezoning request for PHP Holdings from A-1 to U-COM

General

The Museum Commission will review museum operations, including attendance and budget reports for June through September. The agenda also includes an introduction to CivicClerk and action on the June 24, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Introduction to CivicClerk by Jennifer Moore
• Action on June 24, 2021 meeting minutes
• Museum operations attendance and budget reports for June through September
• Collections acquisition reports for June through September

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider rezoning 21.06 acres for the Cottages at Bellview. The meeting also includes a request for an outdoor vendor park on South 8th Street and a large-scale development plan for Laurel Avenue.

• Rezoning 21.06 acres at 4033 W. Garrett Rd. to Neighborhood Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for an 'Outdoor Vendor Park' at 2114 S. 8th St.
• Development of 8.86 acres for Laurel Avenue/Metro Business and Space Center

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the vacation of an alley in Morris Subdivision and a portion of West Sycamore Street. Committee reports include a rezoning ordinance for PHP Holdings and a $9,654.00 budget amendment for airport staffing.

• Re-zoning lands from A-1 to U-COM (PHP Holdings)
• $9,654.00 budget amendment for Airport Operations Technician position
• Vacation of an alley in Morris Subdivision on West Ash
• Vacation of a portion of West Sycamore Street
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Northwest Arkansas Council

Civil Service Commission

The commission will conduct interviews for police officer applicants in an executive session. The City Clerk's Office will also present new agenda management software.

• Interviews for police officer applicants
• Presentation of new agenda management software from the City Clerk's Office

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to increase the maximum height allowed for an accessory structure in the R-SF zoning district. The board will also review the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Variance (VAR 21-31) for accessory structure height at 1206 W. Cherry Street
• Action on August 12, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will review several land use applications. These include a rezoning request, as well as permits for a daycare and a group home. The commission will also discuss variance requests for the Soaring at Scissortail project.

• Rezoning 15.57 ± acres near S. 31st St. and Green Acres Dr. to U-COM zoning
• Conditional Use Permit for ABC Happy Kids Learning Academy at 2204 S. 12th St.
• Conditional Use Permit for a group home at 6608 W. Cambridge Ave.
• Variance and waiver requests for Soaring at Scissortail

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review July minutes and address the lack of quorum for the August 17, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding bylaws and CivicClerk training.

• Approval of July 20, 2021, minutes
• Discussion of Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Discussion of CivicClerk training

Park and Rec Commission

This agenda consists of standard procedural business and general reports. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

• Progress and project reports
• Trail counts

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Police and Fire Civil Service Commission will consider a termination appeal filed by Byron Flickinger. Attorney Andrew Miller is representing the appellant.

• Termination appeal for Byron Flickinger

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding industrial development revenue bonds for Rogers BTS, LP. The agenda also includes reviews of committee reports on budget amendments, street name changes, and land re-zonings.

• Public hearing for up to $55,000,000 in industrial development revenue bonds for Rogers BTS, LP
• Budget amendment to appropriate $56,264.25 for relocating electric facilities on Laurel Avenue
• Re-zoning of lands from C-2 to COM (Patterson) and C-3 to R-O (Promenade)
• Budget amendment to recognize insurance proceeds of $5,842.72
• Ordinances to change street names for Kilimanjaro Way and Everest Avenue

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will review meeting minutes and the August 31, 2021, financial report. The commission will also consider appointing a consultant selection committee.

• Action on August 11, 2021, minutes
• August 31, 2021, financial report
• Appointment of Consultant Selection Committee

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Fireman's Pension & Relief Board. The board will review the minutes from May 24, 2021, and address quarterly payments for October, November, and December 2021.

• Approval of May 24, 2021 minutes
• Review of October, November, and December 2021 quarterly payments

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment met to review the draft minutes from the August 12, 2021, meeting. A request for a side setback reduction at 1308 W. Fir Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Withdrawal of variance request (VAR 21-27) for 1308 W. Fir Street
• Review of August 12, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review committee reports and consider multiple land rezonings. The agenda includes a resolution to fund a K9 officer and updates regarding COVID-19 health guidelines. The council will also address street vacation requests and closures.

• Resolution to purchase a K9 officer using $19,036.32 from CID Drug Fund reserves
• Rezoning ordinances for Scissortails, KSBD, JP Specialty, and 9th Street Townhomes
• Public hearing scheduling for an alley vacation in the Morris Subdivision on West Ash
• Resolution regarding COVID-19 health guidelines and mask use
• Street closure requests for Kendrick Fincher and Heritage High School Orchestra

Park and Rec Commission

The August 18, 2021, Parks and Recreation Commission agenda consists of procedural items. The meeting includes reports regarding projects, progress, and trail counts.

• Project and progress reports
• Trail counts

Historic District Commission

The Rogers Historic District Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for proposed building modifications at 112 W. Walnut Street. The commission will also take action on the minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for building modifications at 112 W. Walnut Street
• Action on minutes from July 21, 2021

Library Board of Trustees

The meeting includes the approval of July 20, 2021 minutes. The board will also discuss bylaws and CivicClerk training. No details were provided for departmental or financial reports.

• Approval of July 20, 2021 Board Minutes
• Discussion of Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Discussion of CivicClerk Training for Board of Trustees

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial reports and departmental updates. The meeting includes motions to purchase several pieces of heavy equipment and a service truck. Members will also consider Resolution No. 21-25 regarding revised sewer impact fees.

• Purchase of Ram 5500 service truck, Caterpillar 420 backhoe, and mini excavator
• Purchase of a Kubota tractor for RPCF
• Soliciting bids for customer bill printing and mailing services
• Resolution No. 21-25 regarding revised sewer impact fees
• Ordinance for RFSS

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will review applications for zoning variances at two residential properties. These requests involve reducing side and rear setback requirements. The board will also take action on the July 8, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Side setback reduction request for 1308 W. Fir Street
• Rear setback reduction request for 6140 W. Knoll View Way
• Action on July 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission meets on August 11, 2021. The agenda includes action on July 2021 minutes and reviewing financial reports. The commission will also consider funding requests and a new STR collections and compliance contract with LODGINGRevs.

• $5,000 funding request for Arkansas Sheriff’s Association 2022 Annual Summer Conference
• Funding request for 2022 Chad Wolfe Classic ($10 per)
• STR Collections & Compliance Contract with LODGINGRevs

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review reports from five committees regarding various city ordinances and resolutions. Discussions include grant agreements with the Walton Family Foundation and the Arkansas State Library. The council will also consider a rezoning request and a street closure for 'Bikes on the Bricks.'

• Grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for up to $175.045.00
• Grant agreement with Arkansas State Library for up to $55,642.00
• Rezoning of certain lands from N-R to NBT
• Budget amendment for five park benches on the Razorback Greenway Trail in the amount of $3,667.91
• Street closure request for 'Bikes on the Bricks'

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will receive staff updates regarding Railyard Live/Butterfield Stage and the Cultural Plan. The commission will also review the minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting.

• Railyard Live/Butterfield Stage updates
• Cultural Plan updates
• Approval of April 22, 2021 minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Civil Service Commission will conduct interviews for entry-level firefighter positions during an executive session. The commission will also review a presentation on new agenda management software and reconsider an emergency clause related to candidate interviews.

• Interviews for the position of Entry Level Firefighter
• Reconsideration of Emergency Clause Associated with Entry Level Candidate Interviews
• Presentation of New Agenda Management Software from the City Clerk's Office

City Council

The City Council will review reports from the Finance, Public Works, and Transportation committees. Items include a joint software purchase agreement with Rogers Water Utilities and a contract for equipment refurbishment. The agenda also includes street closure requests.

• Ordinance for joint Cityworks software license procurement with Rogers Water Utilities
• Resolution for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application
• Contract for Max-Pak 2-Ram Baler refurbishment in the amount of $159,597.000
• Budget amendment to appropriate $180,000 from General Fund Reserves
• Street closure requests for Vanarchy In The Ozarks, Bikes on the Bricks, and Oktoberfest

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider an exterior side setback reduction request for 1308 W. Fir Street. A separate request for a rear setback reduction at 2003 W. Magnolia Street was withdrawn by the applicant. The board will also review minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting.

• Side setback reduction request at 1308 W. Fir Street
• Withdrawal of rear setback reduction for 2003 W. Magnolia Street
• Review of July 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Park and Rec Commission

This meeting agenda consists of routine reports and event announcements. The commission will review project updates, trail counts, and two scheduled community events.

• Review of projects and reports
• Review of trail counts
• Announcement: Run the Railyard on August 28, 2021
• Announcement: RPEF Forest Frenzy on October 16, 2021

Historic District Commission

The Commission will review a request for building modifications at 200 S. 1st Street. The meeting also includes the annual election of the chairman and vice-chairman.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 200 S. 1st Street
• Annual election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Presentation of CivicClerk commission management software

Planning Commission

The commission will consider multiple requests for Conditional Use Permits, including various storage facilities and a bed and breakfast. The agenda also includes reviews of new large-scale development plans and preliminary plats.

• Conditional Use Permit for Caliber Collision at S. Bellview Rd. and S. Ajax Ave.
• Conditional Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 1206 S. 11th St.
• Conditional Use Permit for Willa Mini Storage on S. Rainbow Rd.
• Conditional Use Permit for Modern Storage, LLC between S. 26th St. and S. Dixieland Rd.
• Large-Scale Development plan for Casey’s General Store at 3757 W. New Hope Rd.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from June and July 2021. The agenda also includes discussing bylaws and a scholarship nomination.

• Confirmation of Hannah Norris Milligan as new Library Director
• Review of Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Arkansas State Scholarship Nomination for Dorothy Samantha Espenschied
• Approval of June 15, 2021 and July 7, 2021 minutes

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will discuss lease rates for Open T-Hangars for fiscal year 2022. The meeting also includes a review of the June 30, 2021, financial report and approval of minutes from the June 9, 2021, meeting.

• Discussion of FY 2022 Open T-Hangar lease rates
• Approval of June 9, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of June 30, 2021, financial report

City Council

The council will review proposals to expand the definition of services subject to a 3% hotel and motel tax. The agenda also includes several land rezoning requests, an airport grant agreement, and a budget amendment for settlement proceeds.

• Ordinance to expand the 3% hotel and motel tax definition
• Five land rezoning requests including GWD Development and Whisinvest Realty
• FAA grant agreement for Rogers Executive Airport
• Budget amendment to recognize $18,801.75 in settlement proceeds
• Appointment of Kasey Bare to the A&P Commission

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three zoning variance requests involving signage and setbacks. The board will also review the June 10, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Request for two additional wall signs at 2922 S. 26th Street
• Request for a rear setback reduction at 2003 W. Magnolia Street
• Request for a pole sign instead of a monument sign at 2005 W. Elm Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six zoning and permit requests. These include rezonings for properties on S. JB Hunt Dr., E. Glenwood Ave., W. Oak St., S. 45th St., and near Interstate 49. The commission will also consider a connectivity standards waiver at 2600 S. 8th St.

• Rezoning of 24.85 acres at 4301 S. JB Hunt Dr. to Uptown Commercial Mixed Use
• Rezoning of 0.61 acres at 326 E. Glenwood Ave. to Neighborhood Transition
• Rezoning of 0.64 acres at 1801 W. Oak St. to Neighborhood Commercial
• Conditional use permit for multifamily residential and offices at 208 W. Sycamore St.
• Connectivity standards waiver request at 2600 S. 8th St.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Texas Roadhouse for two additional wall signs in the C-4 zoning district and the Interstate & Overlay District. The board will also take action on the minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting.

• Variance 21-24: Request for two additional wall signs at 2922 S. 26th Street
• Approval of June 10, 2021 meeting minutes

General

The Museum Commission will review updates on museum operations and Founders Day. The meeting includes reports from the Friends and Foundation, as well as a collections acquisition report. Jennifer Moore will also introduce CivicClerk.

• Approval of April 8, 2021 minutes
• Museum operations and Founders Day update
• Collections acquisition report
• Introduction to CivicClerk

Water Utilities Commission

The commission will review May 2021 financial, engineering, and operations reports. Agenda items include amendments to compensation and record retention policies. The meeting also covers janitorial service contracts and water main extension bids.

• Resolution No. 21-16 regarding Compensation Administration Policy amendment
• Resolution No. 21-17 regarding Record Retention and Disposal Policy amendment
• Motion to approve contract for janitorial services
• Amendment #3 to the Engineering Contract with CEI for Arkansas St.
• Bid results for I-49 Water Main Extension

Park and Rec Commission

The Commission will consider a request for an event at Lake Atalanta scheduled for August 28, 2021. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Event request for Lake Atalanta on August 28, 2021

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider multiple rezoning requests and conditional use permits. Proposed items include site development plans for a car dealership on W. Poplar Street and townhomes near S. 8th Street. Public hearings are also scheduled for various land use changes.

• Rezoning of 0.69 ± acres between W. Olrich St. and S. 9th St.
• Conditional Use Permit for commercial assembly at 1902 S. 8th St.
• Rezoning of 2.86 ± acres at W. Persimmon St. & N. 6th St.
• Development plan for a 20,246 SF building at 4510 W. Poplar Street
• Development plan for multi-family buildings near S. 8th St. and W. Banz Rd.

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the minutes from the May 18, 2021, meeting and discuss information in the board packet. The trustees will also enter an executive session to review candidates for the position of Library Director.

• Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2021, Board Meeting
• Review of candidates for Library Director

Airport Commission

The June 9, 2021, meeting includes action on previous minutes and a review of the May 31, 2021, financial report. No new business or ordinances are listed for discussion.

• Action on May 12, 2021, minutes
• May 31, 2021, financial report
• Young Eagles Flight Orientation Program on June 12

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission will consider proposed changes to City of Rogers Ordinance 17-45 regarding short term rentals. The agenda also includes several funding requests for local events and organizations.

• Proposed changes to City of Rogers Ordinance 17-45 regarding short term rentals
• Funding request: 2021 North American Bible Quiz Tournament ($10/per)
• Funding request: 2021 SW Region Annual Conference ($10/per)
• Funding request: 2021 Fall Trade Show ($10/per)
• Funding request: 2022 Spring Buyer’s Market ($10/per)

General

The agenda contains only standard procedural items. No specific topics or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will review the minutes from the March 01, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes a review of quarterly payments for July, August, and September 2021. No other specific business is listed.

• Approval of March 01, 2021, minutes
• Review of July, August, and September 2021 quarterly payments

Park and Rec Commission

The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, reports, and announcements. The commission will review progress reports and trial counts, and discuss updates regarding pavilion reservations and meeting formats.

• Use of confetti for pavilion reservations
• Potential return to in-person meetings in June

Historic District Commission

The Rogers Historic District Commission will consider a request for building signage at 118 W. Elm Street. The meeting also includes an action item regarding the April 21, 2021, minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #21-02 for proposed building signage at 118 W. Elm Street
• Action on April 21, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will meet virtually to review land use applications. The agenda includes two rezoning requests and two conditional use permit requests.

• Rezoning 0.69 acres between W. Olrich St. and S. 9th St. from N-R to C-2
• Rezoning 3.32 acres at 1706 S. 1st St. from I-2 to I-1
• Conditional Use Permit for 'Commercial Assembly, Recreation, and Entertainment' at 1751 S. 1st St.
• Conditional Use Permit for 'Commercial Assembly, Recreation, and Entertainment' at 1902 S. 8th St.

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and approve minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding filling the Director's position and updating board bylaws.

• Filling Director's position
• Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Board Portal for CivicClerk
• Approval of April 20, 2021 minutes
• Review of revenue and balance sheet reports

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review April 2021 financial reports and engineering updates. The meeting includes discussions regarding the FY 2022 budget and selecting a construction manager for field operations and administrative projects.

• FY 2022 Budget discussion
• Selection of Construction Manager/GC for RWU Field Ops & Admin Project
• Amendment #3 to Engineering Contract with CEI for Arkansas St.
• Contract with Crafton Tull & Assoc. for S. 2nd St. Waterline Improvements
• Bid results for Garrett Rd. / Mt. Hebron Park

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider several zoning variance requests. These items include requests for additional signage at various commercial locations and a request to reduce required parking spaces for Chick-fil-A. The board will also take action on the minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting.

• Signage variance for Boston Mountain Flooring at 1724 S. 8th Street
• Additional wall signs for Walmart #3479 at 1819 S. 8th Street
• Roof and wall sign requests for Wingstop at 1036 W. Walnut Street
• Wall sign request for Midwest Outdoor Concepts at 2403 W. Hudson Road
• Parking space reduction request for Chick-fil-A at 4001 W. Walnut Street

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission meeting includes the consideration of a lease assignment agreement for T3—C. The agenda also covers reviewing April 12, 2021 minutes and the April 31, 2021 financial report.

• Lease Assignment Agreement—T3—C
• Review of April 12, 2021 minutes
• April 31, 2021 financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review the April 2021 minutes and a financial report. The commission will also consider funding requests from the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators and The Restored Church of God.

• Funding request: Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators ($10/per)
• Funding request: The Restored Church of God ($10/per)
• Action on April 2021 minutes
• Financial report presentation

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant funds and an ordinance to establish the Railyard Entertainment District. The agenda also includes a re-zoning request for Cobblestone lands.

• Ordinance establishing the Railyard Entertainment District
• Resolution approving the 2021 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds
• Ordinance re-zoning certain lands from A-1 to N-R (Cobblestone)
• RWU Monthly Report

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering three variance requests. These include requests to reduce setbacks at 308 E. Osage and 13 W. Razorback Road, as well as a request for additional signs at 174 W. Stave Mill Road.

• Side setback reduction at 308 E. Osage
• Rear setback reduction at 13 W. Razorback Road
• Two additional wall signs at 174 W. Stave Mill Road
• Approval of April 8, 2021 minutes

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will review the March 17th, 2021 meeting minutes and receive progress reports. The agenda also includes trail counts and announcements for upcoming community events.

• Action on March 17th, 2021 minutes
• Projects & Progress Reports
• Trail Counts
• Cinco de Mayo Bike Ride announcement
• Ozark Beer Company Boat Regatta announcement

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss reopening plans and the American Rescue Plan Act. The meeting also addresses the Director's resignation and retirement, as well as an interim director.

• Reopening Plans
• American Rescue Plan Act
• Director's resignation and retirement
• Appointment of Interim Library Director
• Approval of March 16 and March 30 meeting minutes

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The commission will review the March 2021 minutes and a financial report. The meeting includes consideration of funding requests for the Summit Bus Expo and Arkansas USSSA State Championship, as well as a sponsorship for the 2021 Oktoberfest Fundraiser.

• $2,000 funding request for 2021 Summit Bus Expo
• $1,500 funding request for 2021 Arkansas USSSA State Championship
• $2,000 sponsorship for 2021 Oktoberfest Fundraiser

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet virtually to review the March 8, 2021, meeting minutes and the March 31, 2021, financial report. The commission will also consider a proposal for runway pavement maintenance and discuss meeting date conflicts.

• Pavement maintenance proposal for Runway 2/20 and miscellaneous locations
• Review of March 31, 2021, financial report
• Discussion regarding meeting date conflicts

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three requests for zoning variances regarding property setbacks. These items involve reductions to rear and side setback requirements at specific residential addresses. The board will also take action on the March 11, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Variance request for rear setback reduction at 5409 S. Bent Tree Drive
• Variance request for exterior side setback reduction at 308 E. Osage Trace
• Variance request for exterior side setback reduction at 6601 S. Silverthorne Lane

General

The commission will review minutes from the January 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes updates on museum operations and a report on collections acquisition. Reports will also be provided by the Friends of the Museum and the Foundation.

• Approval of January 14, 2021 minutes
• Museum operations update
• Collections acquisition report
• Friends of the Museum report
• Foundation report

Planning Commission

The commission will review multiple rezoning requests, including changes for industrial and residential use. They will also discuss site plan developments for medical offices and a Walmart expansion. Committee assignments for new commissioners will also be decided.

• Rezoning 3.19 acres south of W. Hudson Rd. and N. 4th St. to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning 1.85 acres at 318 S. 52nd St. to Residential Office
• Rezoning 24.78 acres at S. Dixieland Rd. and W. Broadway Pl. for multifamily use
• Site plan for a 7,000-SF addition at 5000 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway
• Committee assignments for new commissioners Jorge Andrade, Derek Burnett, and Steve Lane

General

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss the expansion of library hours and services. This discussion follows new COVID-19 mandates and guidelines.

• Expansion of hours and services with new COVID-19 mandates and guidelines

City Council

The Rogers City Council and various committees will meet to discuss several infrastructure and land use items. The agenda includes a $143,481.58 contract for underground utilities and multiple rezoning requests. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments for the Fire Department and several commission appointments.

• $143,481.58 contract with Cox Advanced Services Arkansas, LLC for Walnut Widening Project utilities
• $14,651.00 budget amendment to transfer Rogers School District funds to the Fire Department
• Rezoning of lands for Express Oil from RMF-6B to C-2
• Rezoning of lands for Jones from R-O and RO-CU to NBT
• Appointments to the Museum Commission and Planning Commission

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will review minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting and receive reports on projects, progress, and trail counts. New business includes a request for an Arkansas Arts Academy 5K and a discussion regarding the Lake Atalanta Duathlon.

• Arkansas Arts Academy 5K Request
• Discussion of Lake Atalanta Duathlon

Historic District Commission

The Rogers Historic District Commission will meet virtually to review development plans for Centennial Park. Staff will provide a presentation regarding the park's development. The commission will also consider action on minutes from the October 28, 2020 meeting.

• Staff presentation of Centennial Park development plans
• Action on October 28, 2020, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will review several rezoning requests and development plans. This includes a request for a Kum & Go convenience store at 5120 W. Pleasant Grove Rd. and a lot split in the West Village PUD. Public hearings are also scheduled for properties near W. New Hope Rd. and S. 7th St.

• Rezoning request for Express Oil at W. New Hope Rd. and Promenade Blvd.
• Rezoning request for Jones property at S. 7th St. and Oak St.
• Development plan for a Kum & Go convenience store at 5120 W. Pleasant Grove Rd.
• Lot split resulting in 32 lots within the West Village PUD

Library Board of Trustees

The meeting includes an oath of office for three trustees and a review of the Board of Trustees Bylaws. The board will also receive financial reports and approve minutes from February 16, 2021.

• Oath of office for Cindy Holmer, Caroline Smith, and Brice Wagner
• Review of Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Presentation of Revenue Report and Balance Sheet
• Approval of February 16, 2021 minutes

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and operations reports. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Uptown Square facilities extension agreement and a resolution regarding network security services.

• Amendment to the Facilities Extension Agreement for Uptown Square
• RFQ for Construction Manager for RWU Field Ops & Admin Facility
• Resolution 21-07 designating Network Security as a Professional Service
• Approval of Systems Administrator position

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts. The request seeks permission for a roof sign at 1512 N. 2nd Street in the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning district. The board will also act on the minutes from February 25, 2021.

• Variance request for a roof sign at 1512 N. 2nd Street
• Action on February 25, 2021 meeting minutes

Airport Commission

This meeting consists of routine procedural items. The commission will review the February 8, 2021, minutes and the February 28, 2021, financial report.

• Approval of February 8, 2021, minutes
• Review of February 28, 2021, financial report
• Discussion regarding meeting date conflicts

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the review of December 7, 2020, minutes and quarterly payments for April through June 2021. A financial report will also be presented.

• Approval of December 7, 2020, minutes
• Quarterly payments for April, May, and June 2021
• Financial report

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several property variance requests involving signage, building height, and setbacks. The meeting also includes an action on the minutes from February 11, 2021.

• Wall signage variance at 2601 W. Hudson Road
• Wall signage variance at 4100 S. Grand Ave., Ste. B121
• Accessory building height variance at 1254 W. Subbert Way
• Rear setback reduction for home expansion at 5300 S. 62nd Place
• 76.8 square foot sign variance at 5214 W. Village Pkwy., Suite 100

Park and Rec Commission

The meeting consists of routine business, including minutes approval and progress reports. No new business or unfinished business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 20, 2021, meeting minutes
• Projects & Progress Report
• Trail Counts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and new development plans. These include residential rezonings near W Shores Rd. and N. 6th St., along with a request for a 45-unit condominium project. The agenda also includes a sign request and a plan for a 16,000-SF building.

• Rezoning 6.82 acres SE of W Shores Rd. and S. 60th St. to residential single-family
• Rezoning 0.32 acres at W. Persimmon and N. 6th St. to neighborhood transition
• Rezoning 2.29 acres SE of 46th St. and Olive St. to neighborhood commercial
• Construction of a 45-unit condominium development on 4.08 acres
• Construction of a 16,000-SF building on 2.38 acres

Library Board of Trustees

The meeting includes routine departmental and financial reports. The board will also address bylaws under new business.

• Approval of January 19, 2021 minutes
• Review of January 31, 2021 financial reports
• Discussion regarding bylaws

Airport Commission

The agenda consists of procedural items and reports. No specific new business or projects are listed for discussion at this meeting.

• Approval of January 11, 2021 minutes
• January 31, 2021 financial report