Rogers public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several Land Site Development Plan (LSDP) proposals. These include a medical office building, a multi-family residential development, and a hotel.

• Promenade Medical Plaza Phase 1: 14,438-sf medical office and retail at 4300 W. Oak Street
• The Heights at Magnolia Farms: 413,727-sf multi-family residential east of W. Walnut Creek Parkway and S. Promenade Boulevard
• Woodspring Suites: 12,384-sf hotel at 4309 S. Pleasant Crossing Boulevard

Airport Commission

The commission will review minutes from the October 11 and November 8 meetings. The agenda also includes a financial report for November 30, 2023.

• Action on October 11, 2023 minutes
• Action on November 8, 2023 minutes
• Financial report for November 30, 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments, including $1.3 million for a police radio system site. The agenda also includes a fireworks contract and property re-zoning. Additionally, the council will address nuisance structure hearings and library board appointments.

• $1,300,000 budget amendment for a police radio system site
• $40,000 contract with NWA Entertainment, LLC for 2024 fireworks
• Re-zoning of certain lands to RMF-8A-CU and C2-CU
• Public hearings for nuisance structures at 415 N. 14th Street and 1300 N. D Street
• Reappointment of Brice Wagner to the Rogers Public Library Board of Trustees

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission is reviewing a rezoning request for 20.59 acres near W. Perry Road and W. Ajax Avenue to allow for condominium use. The agenda also includes a site plan for Spivey Martial Arts and a parking waiver request for NWA Towing & Recovery.

• Rezoning of 20.59 acres at The Village at Pinnacle Hills to include condominium use
• Site plan for a 5,600-sf Spivey Martial Arts building at 1705 W. Commerce Drive
• Parking waiver request for NWA Towing & Recovery at 1300 W. Morsani Drive

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting for a site visit. The purpose of the meeting is to walk through the property located at the northeast corner of S Rainbow Rd and W Pleasant Grove Rd.

• Property walkthrough: northeast corner of S Rainbow Rd and W Pleasant Grove Rd

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding the 2024 budget and various rezoning requests. The agenda also includes discussions on street sidewalk improvements and airport expansion funding. Public hearings are scheduled for the removal of structures at two locations.

• Adoption of the City of Rogers 2024 Budget
• Rezoning at 509 E. Electric St and 3529 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway
• $80,000 budget amendment for T-Hangar Apron Expansion at Rogers Executive Airport
• Razing and removal of structures at 1211 N. 2nd Street and 1230 N. D Street
• Use of federal-aid funds for Highway 94, Highway 12, and Hudson Road sidewalk improvements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use matters. These include rezoning requests for residential and commercial properties, as well as conditional use requests for group residential and entertainment uses.

• Rezoning 0.18 acres at E. Walnut Street & E. Electric Street from R-DP to NBT
• Rezoning 3529 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway from C2-CU to U-COR
• Conditional use request for Commercial Assembly, Recreation & Entertainment at 1904 W. Pleasant Grove Road
• Conditional use request for Group Residential at 3311 W. Pawnee Road
• Conditional use request for Group Residential at 3302 W. Seneca Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering a variance request for property located at 1008 N. D Street. The applicant seeks to reduce building setbacks and minimum lot size requirements resulting from an active lot split.

• Variance request (VAR 23-35) for reduced building setbacks and minimum lot size at 1008 N. D Street

Library Board of Trustees

The board will review the October 17, 2023, minutes and financial reports for the period ending October 31, 2023. The agenda also includes departmental and director reports.

• Approval of October 17, 2023 Board Minutes
• Financial reports for the period ending October 31, 2023

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review a utility audit presentation and an engineering proposal for sewer capacity studies. The agenda also includes a change order for the 2023 Large Diameter Sewer Project and a resolution regarding PFAS class action litigation.

• Rogers Water Utilities Audit Presentation by Landmark CPA's
• Engineering Proposal for Targeted Sewer Capacity Studies
• Resolution 23-30: Authorizing Opt Out of PFAS Class Action
• 2023 Large Diameter Sewer Project Change Order for Quantity Overrun

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the future needs of local parks. No other new business or specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of future parks needs

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review committee reports regarding budget amendments and property disposal. Discussions include a grant from the Walton Family Foundation and additional compensation for city employees.

• $1,350,000.00 grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for 13th Street Cycle Track
• $2,000,000.00 budget amendment for Laurel Avenue-West from Street Fund reserves
• Rezoning of 416 N. 5th St. from R-DP to NBT
• Budget amendment for additional compensation to city employees
• Authorization for Parks Department to dispose of obsolete property via auction

Public Art Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the September 7, 2023 meeting. New business includes a discussion regarding the Ryan Tate Mural at the Skate Park.

• Minutes of September 7, 2023 Meeting
• Ryan Tate Mural at the Skate Park

Airport Commission

The November 8 meeting consists of procedural business. The commission will review the October 11, 2023, minutes and receive financial and manager reports.

• Approval of October 11, 2023, minutes
• Financial report
• Manager's report

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission is reviewing development plans for a large furniture retail building and an automatic carwash. The meeting also includes public hearings for rezoning 416 N. 5th Street and approving new commercial uses at two other locations. One requested use for Magness Tire Company has been withdrawn by staff.

• 467,650-sf furniture retail building at 5200 S. Dixieland Road
• 4,762-sf automatic carwash at 3515 W. Walnut Street
• Rezoning of 416 N. 5th Street from R-DP to NBT
• Commercial assembly use request for 3169 W. Walnut Street
• Commercial assembly use request for 1904 W. Pleasant Grove Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for WoodSpring Suites. The proposal involves reducing front and interior side setbacks on 1.43 acres near the SW corner of S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. & S. Dixieland Rd.

• Variance VAR 23-32: setback reduction at 1.43 acres near S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. & S. Dixieland Rd.

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will review project progress reports and a trail count update. The commission also plans to schedule a walking tour of the W Pleasant Grove/ S Rainbow Rd area.

• Scheduling a walking tour of W Pleasant Grove/ S Rainbow Rd area
• Trail count update report
• Approval of Sept. 20th and Oct. 4th meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests and a site plan for an industrial maintenance shop. Staff will also provide updates on FLUM and UDC. The commission will review the minutes from October 3, 2023.

• Rezoning 1101 & 1103 W. Hudson Road from A-1 to C-2
• Rezoning 4.99 acres at E. Old Prairie Creek Rd & E. Prairie Creek Dr to C-2
• Site plan for a 12,160-sf maintenance shop at 3800 S. Honeysuckle Lane

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider two variance requests regarding building setbacks. One request involves WoodSpring Suites near S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. and S. Dixieland Rd., while the other concerns Promenade Medical Plaza Phase 1 at 4300 W. Oak Street.

• Variance VAR 23-32: WoodSpring Suites setback reduction near S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. & S. Dixieland Rd.
• Variance VAR 23-34: Promenade Medical Plaza Phase 1 setback reduction at 4300 W. Oak Street

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists only of standard procedural items and reports. No specific new business or project decisions are listed in the provided text.

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review financial, engineering, and pollution control facility reports. New business includes a resolution for sludge drying equipment and several sewer infrastructure bid results.

• Resolution 23-29: SLFRF allocation for Rogers Pollution Control Facility Sludge Drying Equipment
• Engineering Services Amendment: Western Corridor Alignment Study (Garver Engineers)
• Bid Results: Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation
• Bid Results: Sewer Pipe Bursting
• Bid Results: Sewer Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Rehab

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission is meeting to discuss utility relocation for hangar development. The commission will also consider a ground lease agreement with Soma Jets, Inc. and the purchase of a ramp plow.

• Utility relocation for hangar development
• Ground Lease Agreement - Soma Jets, Inc.
• Purchase of Ramp Plow

City Council

The City Council will review several committee reports including finance and community environment items. Discussions include amending the 2023 budget, purchasing vehicles for the Parks Department, and various land rezoning requests.

• Budget amendment to recognize $20,394.00 in revenue
• Purchase of three vehicles from Mclarty Daniel Buick GMC of Bentonville for Rogers Parks Department
• Budget appropriation of $200,000.00 from General Funds Reserves to Building and Grounds
• Rezoning of 1708 W. Walnut Street from R-SF to C-2
• Rezoning of 1875 W. Laurel Avenue from A-1 to R-SF

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission is reviewing multiple rezoning requests and site development plans. Items include a large school construction project on S. Horsebarn Road and townhome developments. The commission will also hear a presentation regarding the draft Unified Development Code.

• Rezoning 1875 W. Laurel Street from A-1 to R-SF
• Rezoning 1708 W. Walnut Street from R-SF to C-2
• Rezoning 1.01 acres at N. 37th Street & W. Cedar Circle to RMF-16
• Lisa Academy Phase 2 school construction at 592 S. Horsebarn Road
• Pinnacle Village Townhomes Phase 1 at 4601 S. Champions Drive

General

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests regarding property setbacks and building heights. These items involve commercial and residential zoning districts in Rogers.

• WoodSpring Suites: variance for front and interior side setback near S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. & S. Dixieland Rd.
• Cottages at Magnolia Farms East: variance for first floor height near S. 43rd Street & W. Oak Street

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding several municipal items. These include a real estate agreement with the Harold E. Amos Trust and budget amendments for airport lighting repairs. The council will also address a rezoning request and a structure removal ordinance.

• $4,200,000 appropriation from General Fund reserves for property purchase from the Harold E. Amos Trust
• $111,111 contract increase with Rick Mcginty Company, Inc. for airport taxiway lighting and electrical vault
• Rezoning of lands at North 22nd & Easy Street from RMF-12B to N-R
• Ordinance for the razing and removal of a structure at 711 E. Hilltop Drive
• Authorization of the 2023 property tax rate for collection in 2024

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will review project progress reports and a trail count update. No new business or old business items are listed on this agenda.

• Project/progress reports
• Trail count update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land site development plans and zoning requests. Items include residential additions, parking expansions, and commercial rezoning requests.

• LSDP: 115,089-sf manufacturing/distribution near W. Hudson Road and N. 2nd Street
• LSDP: 11,311-sf vehicle sales/rentals east of I-49 and west of N. Dixieland Road
• LSDP: Parking expansion at 2740 S. 1st Street
• LSDP: School addition at 1315 W. Cypress Street
• RZN: Rezoning request for 511 W. Pecan Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests during its September 19 meeting. The items include a setback reduction at 5402 S. 45th Ct. and a height increase for an accessory structure at 1310 W. Walnut Street.

• Variance request for building setback reduction at 5402 S. 45th Ct.
• Variance request for accessory structure height increase at 1310 W. Walnut Street

Library Board of Trustees

The board will conduct a roll call and review the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains no specific new business or departmental reports listed.

• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Airport Commission

The commission will review the August 9, 2023, minutes and receive financial and manager reports. New business includes a lease assignment agreement for T2-D.

• Lease Assignment Agreement- T2-D

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission will review the August 2023 minutes and a financial report. Staff will also present funding requests for consideration.

• $6,500 funding request for The Poultry Federation 2023 Poultry Symposium

City Council

The City Council will consider several items brought forward by various committees. These include a $4.2 million real estate purchase, budget amendments for airport lighting, and land re-zoning. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding the removal of a structure at 711 E. Hilltop Drive.

• $4,200,000 property purchase from the Harold E. Amos Trust
• $111,111 contract increase for airport taxiway lighting and electrical vault work
• Re-zoning of lands at North 22nd & Easy Street
• Ordinance to raze a structure at 711 E. Hilltop Drive

Public Art Commission

The commission will receive staff reports regarding Railyard Live, Centennial Plaza Artwork, and the status of the “Greetings From Rogers” mural. The meeting also includes a discussion on Hummingbird Sculpture placement.

• Staff reports on Railyard Live, Centennial Plaza Artwork, and “Greetings From Rogers” mural
• Discussion regarding Hummingbird Sculpture placement
• Action on July 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will review the meeting minutes from May 22, 2023. The board will also address quarterly payments for October, November, and December 2023.

• Action on May 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of October, November, and December 2023 quarterly payments

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will review several land use applications on September 5, 2023. The agenda includes rezoning requests for industrial and residential districts, a density concept plan for apartments, and a proposal for a new nature school.

• Rezoning 17.26 acres at N. 2nd Street & N. Airport Loop from A-1 to I-1
• Proposed construction of Olive Nature School totaling 13,782-sf at W. Olive St and N. 22nd St
• Request for vehicle/equipment repair use at 702 N. 2nd Street
• Rezoning 511 W. Pecan Street from N-R to NBT district
• Density Concept Plan request for Legends Apartments at 335 S. Dodson Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests regarding building setbacks. One request involves a commercial park near W. Hudson Road and N. 2nd Street, while the other concerns a residential property on S. 45th Ct.

• Variance for 2nd Street Commercial Park to reduce building setbacks on 11.09 acres near W. Hudson Road & N. 2nd Street
• Variance for Kurtis and Haley Hahn to reduce the rear building setback at 5402 S. 45th Ct.

City Council

The Rogers City Council will hold a public hearing to order the razing and removal of a nuisance structure at 1108 W. Walnut. The council will also review committee reports regarding budget amendments for software, a geospatial study, and fire department grant funds.

• Public hearing for the razing and removal of a nuisance structure at 1108 W. Walnut
• Budget amendment of $16,666.25 for ECIVIS Grant Management Software
• Budget amendment of $39,491.00 for ESRI GIS Geospatial Strategy Study
• Recognition of up to $141,545.45 in DHS Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds
• Resolution regarding a nuisance structure at 711 E. Hilltop Drive

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review several new resolutions regarding operating policies, equipment for the Rogers Pollution Control Facility, and a request for City Council intent. The meeting also includes discussion on bid results for street improvements and filling an unexpired commissioner term.

• Resolution No. 23-22: RPCF Solids Handling Phase II Project
• Resolution No. 23-23: Flender Gear Reducer for RPCF Treatment Train 4
• Resolution No. 23-24: Spare Transformer for RPCF
• Resolution No. 23-25: Lamella Screen for RPCF
• Resolution No. 23-27: Waiving Competitive Bidding for Trench Boxes

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will review progress reports and trail count updates. The body is also scheduled to discuss a sculpture location recommendation for the Public Arts Commission.

• Review of July 19th and August 2nd minutes
• Project and progress reports
• Trail count update
• Sculpture location recommendation to the Public Arts Commission

General

The Historic District Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding proposed improvements at 124 W Walnut Street. The commission will also take action on the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 124 W Walnut Street
• Action on May 2, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review committee recommendations and a waiver request for 2609 W. Hudson Road. The request seeks paved parking for vehicle storage at the NWA Drop Yard site.

• Waiver request for paved parking for 'Vehicle Storage' at 2609 W. Hudson Road
• Action on August 1, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests during its August 15 meeting. These include a side setback reduction at 612 S. 6th Street and a parking reduction for 405 W. Easy Street.

• Side setback reduction request at 612 S. 6th Street
• Parking reduction request at 405 W. Easy Street

Airport Commission

The agenda for the Rogers Airport Commission meeting contains only standard procedural headings. No specific topics, motions, or business items are listed for discussion or action.

City Council

The meeting includes discussions on federal grants and contracts for taxiway lighting and equipment at Rogers Executive Airport. The council will also consider street closure requests and a new appointment to the Civil Service Commission.

• $1,673,322 construction contract with Rick McGinty Company, Inc. for airport taxiway lighting
• $499,643.24 contract with Phoenix Navtech, LLC to replace ATC equipment
• Street closure requests for Pinnacle Springs Retirement Charter and Komen NWA More Than Pink Walk
• Appointment of Hayes Minor to the Civil Service Commission
• Resolution regarding the destruction of certain legal department records

Park and Rec Commission

The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The commission will hold a discussion regarding the future needs of local parks.

• Discussion of future parks needs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several site plan proposals for various uses. These items include building additions at Oakdale Middle School and new townhomes on S. Bellview Road. The commission will also consider commercial developments for Ritter & Spool and Van Dyke Center warehouses.

• Oakdale Middle School addition totaling 27,621-sf at 511 N. Dixieland Road
• Ritter & Spool buildings at 104 W. Chestnut Street and 100 E. Chestnut Street
• Saddle Ridge Townhomes consisting of 18 units at 6335 S. Bellview Road
• Van Dyke Center Warehouses totaling 73,400-sf near N. Dixieland Road and W. Industrial Drive

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding budget amendments and land use. Items include recognizing ARPA funds, accepting a federal grant, and approving multiple rezoning requests.

• $2,400,000 appropriation for Victory Theater Renovation
• Recognition of $11,710,729 in American Rescue Grant funds
• Acceptance of a $503,572 Community Development Block Grant
• $46,578 for transportation analytics software purchase
• Donation of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe to the City of Pea Ridge

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will review project progress reports and trail count updates. The meeting includes a presentation from Arts & Culture and a discussion regarding the creation of a subcommittee for future park needs.

• Presentation from Arts & Culture – Kinya Christian
• Projects/Progress Reports
• Trail count update
• Discussion of establishing a subcommittee for future park needs

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission is holding a special meeting to review bids and negotiated bid tabs for rehabilitating taxiway lighting. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Consideration of bids/negotiated bid tab for taxiway lighting rehabilitation

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing several rezoning requests and development proposals. These items include residential subdivisions, building additions, and changes to commercial zoning districts.

• Rezoning 29.73 acres near E. New Hope Road from Agricultural to Residential Single Family
• Rezoning 11.55 acres at W. Green Acres Road & S. 41st Street for commercial/entertainment use
• Proposed 45,739-sf building addition at 3364 W. Pleasant Grove Road
• New 18-lot subdivision northwest of W. Pleasant Grove Road and Roberts Road
• Rezoning requests for S. 5th Street and N. 3rd Street to Neighborhood Transition

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Everett Volkswagen regarding signage. The applicant seeks a variance to exceed the allowed sign area and the EMC portion of the sign at 4510 W. Popular Street.

• Variance request (VAR 23-26) for sign area and EMC portion at 4510 W. Popular Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees will discuss proposed policy revisions for approval and receive an update on the Strategic Plan survey. The meeting also includes reviewing financial reports ending June 30, 2023.

• Approval of June 20, 2023 minutes
• Financial reports ending June 30, 2023
• Strategic Plan survey update
• Policy revisions and approval

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Civil Service Commission will conduct interviews for entry-level police officer applicants in an executive session. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Interviews for Entry Level Police Officer applicants (Executive Session)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission is reviewing bids to replace air traffic control equipment and rehabilitate taxiway lighting. The commission will also authorize negotiations with Garver, LLC for several construction and design projects.

• Bids for Air Traffic Control Equipment replacement
• Bids for Taxiway Lighting rehabilitation
• Negotiations with Garver, LLC for aircraft hangars and apron construction
• Negotiations with Garver, LLC for T-Hangar Apron Expansion
• Negotiations with Garver, LLC for taxiway lighting construction services

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding a potential nuisance structure at 1108 W. Walnut and a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. The Finance Committee also introduced the 3D Housing Project. Additionally, the council will consider an appointment to the A&P Commission.

• Resolution for a public hearing on a nuisance structure at 1108 W. Walnut
• Grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for up to $283,242.32
• Introduction of the 3D Housing Project
• Appointment of Andrew Branch to the A&P Commission

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning requests for the Cottages at Magnolia Farms and Dixieland Townhomes. The agenda also includes budget amendments for police software licensing and airport engineering expenses. Additionally, the council will consider a new safety action plan and grant applications.

• Rezoning of Cottages at Magnolia Farms East and West to U-NBT
• Rezoning of Dixieland Townhomes to RMF-11.5B
• $29,000 budget amendment for police software licensing
• $25,000 appropriation for airport engineering
• Adoption of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Vision Zero Policy

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will review progress reports and trail count updates. The commission will also discuss the creation of a subcommittee to address future park requirements.

• Trail count update
• Discussion on establishing a subcommittee for future park needs

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests for apartment and cottage developments. The meeting also includes a review of a site plan for a building addition and amphitheater at 2448 S. Champions Parkway.

• Rezoning 4.2 acres near W. Olrich Street & S. Dixieland Road for Dixieland Apartments
• Rezoning 2.89 acres at S. 43rd Street & W Chastain Xing for Cottages at Magnolia Farms West
• Rezoning 4.14 acres near W. Oak Street & S. 43rd Street for Cottages at Magnolia Farms East
• Site plan for an 8,966-sf building addition and amphitheater at 2448 S. Champions Parkway

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Mathis Brothers for a parking variance. The proposal seeks to allow a reduction in required parking for approximately 30.54 acres near S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. and S. Dixieland Rd.

• Parking variance (VAR 23-25) for ±30.54 acres near S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. & S. Dixieland Rd.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. The board is also scheduled to review and approve questions for a Strategic Plan survey.

• Approval of April 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of Strategic Plan Survey Questions

Airport Commission

The commission will review a fixed rate lease term analysis continued from the May meeting. Members will also consider an ADA grant application for t-hangar apron construction and authorize staff to complete minor ground lease amendments.

• Review of Equivalent Fixed Rate Lease Term Analysis
• Approval of minor administrative ground lease amendments
• ADA grant application for t-hangar apron construction

City Council

The council will consider several budget amendments for street projects, fire equipment, and swimming pool maintenance. The agenda also includes rezoning requests and a real estate purchase agreement. Additionally, the council will address committee assignments and an appointment to the A&P Commission.

• $210,000 budget amendment for Elm Street construction projects
• Rezoning of lands east of West Walnut Creek Parkway and South Promenade Boulevard
• $36,000 appropriation for Rogers Fire Department equipment
• $25,228 appropriation for Dispatch Center computer equipment
• Rezoning of 262 E Pine Street from R-DP to NBT

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several land site development plans for medical, industrial, and residential projects. It will also hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests.

• Rezoning 262 E. Pine Street from R-DP to NBT
• Rezoning 9.48 acres east of S. Promenade Blvd. & W. Walnut Creek Pkwy.
• Villas on Turtle Creek, a 230,090-sf residential development
• NWA Industrial Partners Warehouse totaling 78,000-sf
• Creekside Medical Office Phase 2 at W. Financial Parkway

City Council

The Rogers City Council will hold a special meeting on June 05, 2023. The council will enter an executive session to review applications for the Ward IV, Position II vacancy.

• Review of Ward IV, Position II applications in executive session

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will address the placement of a 'Greetings From Rogers' postcard mural and the Hummingbird Sculpture. The agenda also includes updates on Centennial Plaza and the artist slate.

• 'Greetings From Rogers' Postcard Mural placement
• Hummingbird Sculpture placement
• Centennial Plaza RFP
• Artist Slate update

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Civil Service Commission will review revisions to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The commission will also conduct interviews for various police department promotions in an executive session.

• Reviewing revisions to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations
• Interviews for promotions to various ranks (Executive Session)

General

The board will address a LOPFI memorandum and conduct an election for board members. The meeting also includes a financial report and action on the May 24, 2022, minutes.

• LOPFI Memorandum
• Board Member Election
• Action on May 24, 2022 Minutes
• Financial Report

City Council

The Rogers City Council and its committees will review several budget amendments regarding drainage construction and equipment maintenance. The agenda includes sidewalk improvement projects using federal funds and a rezoning request for Northbridge Realty. Additionally, the council will declare a vacancy in Ward IV.

• Rezoning of lands from C-2 to I-1 at N. 8th Street and W. Roselawn Drive
• $131,400.00 budget amendment for box culverts in drainage construction
• Sidewalk improvements on Highway 94, Highway 12, and Hudson Road
• $37,500.00 budget amendment for Rogers Recycling Center baler equipment repair
• Declaration of vacancy in Ward IV, Position II

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Rogers Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will review minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. The board is also scheduled to discuss a LOPFI memorandum and conduct the 2023 board member election.

• Action on March 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of July, August, and September 2023 quarterly payments
• Discussion of LOPFI Memorandum
• 2023 Board Member Election

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will review progress reports and a trail count update. Members will also discuss establishing a subcommittee to address future park needs.

• Trail count update
• Discussion on establishing a subcommittee for future park needs
• Projects/Progress Reports

City Council

The Rogers City Council has called a special meeting to discuss a vacancy in one of the city's wards. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of a ward vacancy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review land development plans for three properties and a new subdivision proposal. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding rezoning 8.59 acres from highway commercial to light industrial.

• Rezoning 8.59 acres at N. 8th Street and W. Roselawn Street from C-2 to I-1
• Development of a 16,680 square-foot office building at 1102 S. 52nd Street
• Development of a 5,000 square-foot warehouse and office at 1824 S. 26th Street
• Townhome development totaling 43,307 square feet at W. Olive Street and N. 42nd Street
• A new 10-lot subdivision on 1.93 acres near W. Pleasant Grove Road and S. Bellview Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering a request from Mathis Brothers for a parking variance. The proposal involves approximately 30.54 acres at S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. and S. Dixieland Rd.

• Variance 23-23: Request for a parking reduction at ±30.54 acres near S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. and S. Dixieland Rd.

Library Board of Trustees

This meeting consists of procedural items including a roll call and public forum. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 18, 2023, meeting and review financial reports for the month ending April 30, 2023.

• Approval of April 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of financial reports for the month ending April 30, 2023

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review the annual budget for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes a request from Three Flags Investment LLC regarding water and sewer access at 278 Lillard Lane. A change order for the Oak Street/Uptown Overpass Projects is also up for consideration.

• Approval of Rogers Water Utilities Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
• Change Order to Oak Street/Uptown Overpass Projects
• Water and sewer access request for 278 Lillard Lane
• High Usage Notification Policy discussion

City Council

The Rogers City Council meeting includes an item regarding an ordinance for the redistricting of city wards. This is the only new business item listed on the amended agenda.

• Ordinance regarding redistricting city wards

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will review a ground lease agreement for the south side of Executive Hangar 6. The agenda also includes a review of an equivalent fixed rate lease term analysis and a conceptual development presentation.

• Ground Lease Agreement consideration for Executive Hangar 6 (south side- south site)
• Review of Equivalent Fixed Rate Lease Term Analysis
• Conceptual Development Presentation

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding federal and state grant budget amendments. The council will also consider ordinances for final plats in Shadow Valley Phase Eleven and Willow Creek Phase Two. A vacancy in Ward 1, Position II will be declared.

• Resolution to recognize a $400,000 Federal Grant into the 2023 Budget
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Turn-Key Mobile and recognizing $47,502 in State Grant funds
• Ordinance accepting the final plat of Shadow Valley Phase Eleven
• Ordinance accepting the final plat of Willow Creek Phase Two
• Declaration of vacancy in Ward 1, Position II

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several land site development plans, including a new animal hospital and a convenience store. The meeting also includes items recommended by committees.

• Proposal for 26 townhomes at S. Bellview Road and W. Emerald Heights Road
• Development of an 8,092 sq. ft. animal hospital at 4032 W. Garrett Road
• Development of a convenience store and gas area at 1310 W. Walnut Street
• Withdrawn request to rezone 1704 & 1710 S. Dixieland Rd.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from CarMax regarding a ±17.49-acre site. The request seeks to reduce the minimum tree island requirement in the C2-CU zoning district.

• Variance (VAR 23-23) for tree island reduction at ±17.49 acres S. Dixieland Rd

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will discuss the placement of the Hummingbird Sculpture and the Rogers "Postcard" Mural. The agenda also includes a review of an artist slate and approval of March 16, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Hummingbird Sculpture placement
• Rogers "Postcard" Mural placement
• Artist Slate review
• Approval of March 16, 2023, minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning properties at 706 W Pine Street and 702 S 7th Street from R-O to COM. The agenda also includes a utility easement agreement with Black Hills Energy Arkansas, Inc. and a $3,185.00 budget amendment for state grant expenses. Additionally, the council will act on the reappointment of Bob Crafton to the Airport Commission.

• Rezoning 706 W Pine Street & 702 S 7th Street from R-O to COM
• Utility easement agreement with Black Hills Energy Arkansas, Inc.
• $3,185.00 budget amendment for State Grant Expense
• Reappointment of Bob Crafton to the Airport Commission

Park and Rec Commission

The agenda consists of procedural items and reports. The commission will receive a projects/progress report and a trail count update.

• Projects/Progress Report
• Trail count update

Planning Commission

The commission will consider land site development plans for four projects, including hotel and credit union developments. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a rezoning request at 702 S. 7th Street.

• LSDP: Pinnacle Collector Suites at 2101 S. 31st Street
• LSDP: SOHO District at 4900-4907 W. Pleasant Drive
• LSDP: Tapestry Hotel at 4100 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway
• LSDP: Arkansas Federal Credit Union at 1003 S. 52nd Street
• Rezoning request for 702 S. 7th Street/706 W. Pine Street

Library Board of Trustees

The April 18, 2023, meeting consists primarily of procedural items. The board is scheduled to approve the minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of March 21, 2023 Board Minutes

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and pollution control reports. The commission will also consider a water usage dispute on Campbell Rd and the RWU Red Flag Policy. Additionally, items regarding IT equipment disposal and insurance providers are on the agenda.

• Water usage dispute on Campbell Rd
• Resolution 23-08 for disposing of obsolete IT equipment
• Motion to approve an insurance provider
• RWU Red Flag Policy discussion
• Approval of low bidder for Pinnacle Sewer Capacity Improvements

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will conduct interviews for police officer applicants during an executive session. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Interviews for police officer applicants (Executive Session)

Airport Commission

The commission will consider a lease assignment agreement for T-1D and an amendment to an FAA reimbursable agreement. The meeting also includes discussions regarding grant applications and negotiations for replacing ATC equipment.

• Consideration of Lease Assignment Agreement- T-1D
• Amendment to FAA agreement for ATC Shout Line, increasing amount by $3,210.60 to $15,486.38
• Authorization of grant application and budget amendments to replace ATC equipment
• Authorization to negotiate professional services agreements for ATC equipment replacement

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review committee reports regarding infrastructure projects and budget adjustments. This includes resolutions for intersection improvements using federal-aid funds and budget reallocations for street funds. The council will also consider a real estate agreement and an appointment to the Civil Service Commission.

• $870,000 budget amendment for Will Rogers Drive construction at Northwest Park
• Real estate agreement for property owned by the Weiser Family Revocable Trust
• Use of federal-aid funds for Highway 265 and West Pleasant Grove Road intersection improvements
• $7,500 budget amendment for the Razorback Greenway Trail
• Reappointment of Aaron Jackson to the Civil Service Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several development proposals and rezoning requests. This includes a density concept plan for property on South Dixieland Road and an amendment to the Pinnacle Groves landscape plan.

• Rezoning 1704 & 1710 S. Dixieland Rd. from A-1 to RMF-12
• Patterson Expansion: 3,154-sf building at 702 W. Cypress Street
• The Derailleur: 12,796-sf multi-family and commercial development at 114 W. Pine Street
• Landscape plan amendment for Pinnacle Groves (Place de Arabella) at 5272 W. Northgate Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for a zoning variance. The applicant seeks to allow an off-site freestanding sign north of 5079 W. Northgate Road.

• Variance request (VAR 23-21) for an off-site freestanding sign near 5079 W. Northgate Road

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding budget amendments for insurance reimbursements and snow removal equipment. The agenda also includes an appointment to the Rogers Water Utilities Commission.

• Resolution to recognize $75,054.00 in insurance proceeds in the 2023 budget
• Resolution to establish a capital project account for snow removal equipment
• Appointment of Jerry Carmichael to the Rogers Water Utilities Commission

Library Board of Trustees

This meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The board will review the secretary's report to approve minutes from the February 21, 2023, meeting. No specific new business or projects are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes

General

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural items. The commission will review and approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023, Depository and Investment Committee Meeting. No other business or reports are scheduled.

• Approval of February 21, 2023, Depository and Investment Committee meeting minutes

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review financial, pollution control, and operations reports. The agenda includes reviewing 2023 water project bids and considering a resolution to decommission the Persimmon Street elevated storage tank.

• Bid results for 2023 Water Projects
• Renewal of network and system security monitoring contract with Compsys
• Amendment #3 to the RPCF Solids Handling Ph.II professional services agreement
• Resolution 23-07 regarding the decommissioning of the Persimmon Street Elevated Storage Tank

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will receive progress reports and trail count updates. The agenda also features announcements for upcoming 5k events at Veterans Park and Blossom Way Trail Head.

• Projects/Progress Report
• Trail count update
• NWA Carry the Load 5k Ruck and Rally
• Super Mom 5k/10k/Half Marathon

City Council

The council will review committee reports regarding local food market services and the destruction of city records. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 600 S. 1st Street and a budget amendment for infrastructure.

• $250,000 budget amendment from Street Fund Reserves to purchase box culverts
• Rezoning of 600 S. 1st Street from I-1 to I-A
• Agreement with Local Food Strategies, LLC for the Rogers Local Food Market
• Appointment of Kraig Pomrenke to the A & P Commission
• Resolution for IT Department property disposal

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission will review financial reports and consider several funding requests. These include per-room-night fees for three healthcare groups and a $40,000 request for the 2024 SASHTO Annual Conference.

• TRS Healthcare 2023 Team Retreat ($10 per room night)
• Arkansas Ophthalmological Society 2023 Table Rock Regional Roundup ($10 per room night)
• Arkansas Medical Society 2023 AMS Annual Meeting ($10 per room night)
• $40,000 request for the 2024 SASHTO Annual Conference

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 600 S. 1st Street from light industrial to industrial arts. The commission will also review a proposed 36-unit multifamily residential development near S. Bellview Road and W. West Drive.

• Rezoning of 600 S. 1st Street from I-1 to IA zoning district
• Proposed 36-unit multifamily residential development at Bellview Place

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering two requests for zoning variances. One request involves building frontage requirements at 4901 S. Champions Drive. Another concerns glazing and masonry facade standards at 4100 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy.

• Frontage variance request for 4901 S. Champions Drive
• Glazing and masonry facade variance request for 4100 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to review the February 8, 2023, meeting minutes and financial reports. The commission will also consider a lease assignment agreement for T-1B.

• Lease Assignment Agreement - T-1B
• Approval of February 8, 2023, minutes

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to appropriate $171,780.00 from General Fund Reserves into Professional Services. The agenda also includes ordinances for re-zoning properties on S. 7th Street and N. Arkansas Street. Additionally, the council will consider a contract for a police virtual reality training system.

• Resolution to appropriate $171,780.00 from General Fund Reserves to Professional Services
• Contract for a Virtual Reality Training System from Govred Technology, Inc.
• Re-zoning of 507, 509, and 613 S. 7th Street from N-R to NBT
• Re-zoning of 1639 N. Arkansas Street from R-O to RMF-12B
• Street closure request for the Rogers Short Film Festival

General

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review the implementation of prior years' recommendations. The meeting includes discussions on investment policy oversight procedures and the designation of banks and authorized signatories.

• Approval of April 18, 2022 minutes
• Investment Policy oversight procedures
• Resolution 23-03 regarding authorized signatories
• Designation of banks and banking institutions

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will consider a development agreement for the Village at Pinnacle Hills and a request to waive competitive bidding for sludge drying equipment. The agenda also includes reviewing bid results for sewer rehabilitation, bike lane additions, and materials storage improvements.

• Development Agreement for the Village at Pinnacle Hills
• Bid results for 2023 Large Diameter Sewer Rehab
• Bid results for 13th Street Bike Lanes Addition
• Waiving competitive bidding for Sludge Drying Equipment
• Change orders for Arkansas St. waterline extensions

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several land development and zoning requests. This includes a parking expansion at 1805 N. 2nd Street and a new hangar at the Rogers Municipal Airport. Members will also discuss changing the Schedule of Uses to allow "Live/Work Quarters" in various districts.

• Expansion of 81 parking spaces at 1805 N. 2nd Street
• Construction of an 8,250-square foot hangar at 9 W. Cass Hough Drive
• Conditional use request for CarMax at 6360 S. Dixieland Road
• Rezoning of 1639 N. Arkansas Street to RMF-12B
• Proposed change to allow "Live/Work Quarters" in multiple districts

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three requests for zoning variances. These include a signage request on S. Dixieland Road and residential changes regarding density and building height.

• Signage request for Mercy at 4667 S. Dixieland Road
• Density, lot size, and setback variance for 2720 S. Dixieland Road
• Accessory building height request for 5287 S. Morning Star Road

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet for procedural items, including the approval of January 17, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes the administration of annual oaths for Trustees.

• Approval of January 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Annual oaths of Trustees

Park and Rec Commission

The Commission will review reports regarding trail counts and Mt. Hebron programming. Members are scheduled to act on a subcommittee recommendation for field rental rates at Mt. Hebron. The agenda also includes an event request for Lake Atalanta and discussion of activity building usage.

• Subcommittee recommendation on Mt. Hebron field rental rates
• Race to End Duchenne 5k event request at Lake Atalanta
• Discussion of Activity building usage
• Trail count update report
• Mt Hebron programming and usage update

City Council

The City Council will consider committee reports regarding budget adjustments, street closures, and land use changes. The agenda includes updates to police procedures and a public hearing regarding a nuisance structure.

• Rezoning 2111 W. Walnut Street from C-2 to U-COM
• Rezoning 1704 S Dixieland & 1710 S Dixieland from A-1 to RMF-10.5
• Budget amendment appropriating $28,162,354.00 to various accounts
• Street closure requests for Champions Drive and NWA Book Fest
• Public hearing regarding a nuisance structure at 1108 W. Walnut

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will review the January 11, 2023, meeting minutes and financial reports. The commission is considering authorizing staff to manage administrative and transactional requirements for BIL acquisitions, subject to Mayor/Council approval.

• Action on January 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Authorization of staff to process requirements related to BIL acquisitions

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several land site development plans, including a smoothie kiosk and an office building. A public hearing is scheduled for a rezoning request on W. Walnut St. The agenda also includes discussion of a previously tabled rezoning for S. Dixieland Rd.

• 248-unit residential development near I-49 and Pleasant Grove
• Rezoning of 2111 W. Walnut St. from C-2 to U-COM
• Drive-thru smoothie kiosk at 1607 W. New Hope Rd.
• 3,735 square foot office building at 3833 W. Financial Pkwy.
• Rezoning of 1704 & 1710 S. Dixieland Rd. to RMF-10.5

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider requests regarding landscaping and signage. This includes a request to waive landscape requirements at 2203 S. Promenade Blvd. A request for additional wall signs at 100 W. New Hope Road is also scheduled for review.

• Landscape requirement waiver for Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall
• Request for three additional wall signs at 100 W. New Hope Road
• Withdrawn request regarding glazing requirements at 4100 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy

Civil Service Commission

The commission will conduct interviews for police officer applicants during an executive session. The agenda also includes standard procedures such as public comment and roll call.

• Interviews for police officer applicants

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports and consider several budget amendments. These include funding for police vehicle purchases and airport infrastructure repairs. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding the removal of a nuisance structure.

• Ordinance to declare a nuisance structure and order its razing and removal
• Budget amendment for two Chevrolet Tahoes using $56,217 from ICE fund reserves and $56,217 from Federal Sharing fund reserves
• Agreement with Burns and McDonnell for permeable paver guidelines costing $30,000
• Budget amendment of $98,125 for airport taxiway lighting and electrical vault reconstruction
• Contract with Crowne Group, LLC for marketing Butterfield Stage and Victory Theater

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will receive updates on projects, progress, and trail counts. An announcement was made regarding an event request for the 3rd Annual Ozark Boat Regatta at Lake Atalanta.

• Projects/Progress Report
• Trail count update
• June 11th Event Request - 3rd Annual Ozark Boat Regatta – Lake Atalanta

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning 1704 & 1710 S. Dixieland Rd. to allow for multifamily residential development. The commission will also hear a request for a conditional use permit for vehicle and equipment repair at 1614 S. 8th Street.

• Rezoning 1704 & 1710 S. Dixieland Rd. from A-1 to RMF-10.5 zoning
• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle/equipment repair at 1614 S. 8th Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request from Tapestry Hotel for a reduction in required building frontage. This request concerns the property located at 4100 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy. in the U-COR zoning district.

• Building frontage reduction request (VAR 23-01) at 4100 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy.
• Approval of minutes

Library Board of Trustees

This meeting agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports. The board will review updates from the Director, Foundation Board, and Friends of the Library. No specific new business or projects are listed.

• Approval of November 15, 2022 Board Minutes

Airport Commission

This agenda contains only procedural items and reports. No specific new business or projects are listed for discussion or decision.

• Action on December 14, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding new entertainment districts and zoning changes. The agenda also includes resolutions for vehicle purchases for police and parks departments.

• Ordinance establishing the Bellview Entertainment District
• Rezoning of E. Spring St. from R-DP to NBT
• Rezoning of 1210 S. 45th St. from R-SF to U-NBT
• Resolution to waive bidding for 13 police vehicles from Superior Chevrolet
• Acceptance of the final plat for Pinnacle Village

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider five requests regarding zoning variances. These include proposals for sign size increases, pole signs, and easement adjustments. The meeting also includes a request for a parking lot tree island width reduction.

• Sign area increase at 2003 S. 52nd Street
• 20-foot tall pole sign request at 851 W. Post Rd.
• Additional wall signs at 3300 S. 27th Street
• Easement width variance at 6907 W. Balmoral Drive
• Parking lot tree island width reduction at W. New Hope Rd. & S. Promenade Blvd.

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several site plan developments, including updates to Northwest Park and the Pinnacle Springs mixed-use project. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled for various conditional use permits and a rezoning request.

• Rezoning 0.82 acres east of E. Spring Street to Neighborhood Transition district
• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle repair at 1614 S. 8th Street
• Site plan for Pinnacle Springs mixed-use development with 354 units
• Site plan for Northwest Park updates at 1251 W. Will Rogers Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for warehouse office at 1700 and 1702 W. Hudson Road