Rogers public meetings in 2024

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to approve the November 13 meeting minutes, receive the financial report for November 2024, and hear the manager’s report. No specific action items or public hearings are on the agenda; the meeting consists of routine procedural business.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report for November 2024
• Manager's report
• City offices closed December 24-25 and January 1 for holidays

Public Art Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. Staff will also provide an update on Arts & Culture and a preview of 2025.

• Review of September 25, 2024 minutes
• Arts & Culture update and 2025 preview

City Council

The Rogers City Council will discuss budget appropriations for infrastructure, public safety equipment, and parks. The body is also considering a rezoning ordinance and the razing of a nuisance structure.

• Appropriation of $330,000 from Street Fund Reserves for roundabout design engineering
• Appropriation of $66,100.41 for uniforms and $25,126.44 for fire hose to replace equipment lost in the Marck Industries fire
• Contract with Right Choice Outdoor Products, LLC for a $25,000 autonomous lawn mower
• Grant agreement with Arkansas Department of Public Safety for $75,000 in public safety equipment
• Ordering the razing of a nuisance structure located at 718 N. 2nd Street (Java Dudes)

The Rogers City Council tabled a resolution to fund roundabout design due to traffic concerns, adopted resolutions for fire equipment replacement, an autonomous lawn mower, and a public safety equipment grant, re-zoned land from T5.2 to HC, denied a nuisance structure ordinance for 718 N. 2nd Street, and approved multiple commission appointments.

• Tabled resolution to appropriate $330,000 for roundabout design (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $66,100.41 for uniforms and $25,126.44 for fire hose replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to purchase autonomous lawn mower for $25,000, waiving bidding (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting $75,000 grant for public safety equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance re-zoning land from T5.2 to HC (unanimous)
• Denied ordinance to raze structure at 718 N. 2nd Street (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation, Library Board, and Historic District Commission (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous large-scale developments, including townhomes, offices, and commercial projects, as well as a rezoning. A public hearing will be held for one consent rezone. Under new business, the Commission will consider a rezone of 7 acres from low-intensity to neighborhood high-intensity zoning at Bellview and Pleasant Grove roads.

• Newell Bellview Development Rezone: rezone ±7 acres at NW corner of S. Bellview Road and W. Pleasant Grove Road from T5.1 to T4.2
• SOHO Development: 63,818-sf building on 239,955-sf site at 4900-4907 W. Pleasant Drive in T5.2 district
• 9th Street Development: 72 townhome/duplex units with new streets and alleys at S. 9th Street and W. Linda Lane
• 8th Street Motel & Restaurant: 10,552-sf hotel and 2,378-sf fast food restaurant with drive-thru at 915 S. 8th Street
• Gateway Plaza: preliminary plat at southeast intersection of W. Hudson Road & N. 8th Street in C-2 district

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda containing 10 large-scale developments and one rezoning, and separately approved a rezoning at the NW corner of S. Bellview Road and W. Pleasant Grove Road from T5.1 to T4.2. The meeting was procedural with no public forum or abstentions.

• Approved consent agenda including SOHO Development, 9th Street Development, Froud Warehouse Expansion, 8th Street Motel & Restaurant, Pine Street Townhomes, CORE Office Building, Gateway Plaza, JC Parking Lot, 22nd Street Business Park, and MDM Services Rezone (unanimous)
• Approved Newell Bellview Development rezone from T5.1 to T4.2 on ±7 acres (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will meet to approve minutes from September 3, 2024 and authorize quarterly payments for January-March 2025. A financial report will also be presented. No new business or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Authorization of payments for January, February, March 2025
• Review of financial report

City Council

This meeting includes public hearings on declaring nuisance structures at 718 N. 2nd Street (Java Dudes) and 2325 W. Walnut Street (Popeye's) for razing. The council will consider adopting the 2025 city budget and associated ordinances. Several resolutions involve appropriating funds for airport infrastructure, a ladder truck, and parks vehicles.

• Public hearings to raze nuisance structures at 718 N. 2nd Street (Java Dudes) and 2325 W. Walnut Street (Popeye's)
• Resolution adopting the City of Rogers' 2025 budget and an ordinance authorizing its provisions
• Resolution to purchase a ladder truck from Goldy's Fire Apparatus ($2,299,576) for the fire department
• Resolution to purchase two 2025 Chevy Silverado trucks ($108,563) for the parks department
• Four rezoning ordinances: Turtle Creek (to C-3), 2nd Street (to T5.2), Faithful Friends and Frakes (both to T4.2)

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss preparations for electing new officers at its January meeting. The agenda also includes a trail count update and administrative items. No major policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Preparations for election of new officers in January
• Trail count update

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission met on October 16, 2024, and approved the September minutes unanimously. No public comments were made, and there was no old or new business. Staff provided updates on the Northwest Park cleanup and Railyard Loop trail work, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September minutes as presented (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will vote on two rezoning requests: 10.06 acres at N. 2nd Street and W. Hudson Road moving from I-1 to T5.2, and the property at 5497 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway moving from T2 to T4.2. The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for Summerwood Subdivision, a church addition at 5845 S. Bellview Road, and a restaurant development at 1723 W. Pleasant Grove Road. Additional new business includes rezoning requests for 5581/5537 S. Bellview Road and a 9.63‑acre commercial‑to‑neighborhood commercial change near W. Walnut Street.

• 2nd Street Rezone: 10.06 acres from I-1 to T5.2 zoning
• Faithful Friends Animal Clinic Rezone: 5497 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway from T2 to T4.2
• Summerwood Subdivision preliminary plat: 2.09 acres, 10 single‑family lots in T4.1
• Trinity Grace Church addition: 8,668 sf at 5845 S. Bellview Road in T2
• Blue Ember Smokehouse restaurant: 5,810 sf at 1723 W. Pleasant Grove Road, re‑zoned to T5.2

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a rezone for Nicholas & Shea Frakes at 5581 S. Bellview Road from T2 to T4.2, after staff recommended denial of the requested T5.1. The commission also approved the Villas at Turtle Creek Phase 2 rezone to C-3/T5.1 with a Density Concept Plan for 171 units on 9.63 acres, with one abstention. The consent agenda, including five items, was approved unanimously. The commission also voted to cancel the second December meeting.

• Approved Frakes rezone to T4.2 (unanimous)
• Approved Villas at Turtle Creek Phase 2 rezone to C-3/T5.1 with Density Concept Plan (7-1, Lane abstained)
• Approved consent agenda: Summerwood Subdivision, Trinity Grace Church, Blue Ember Smokehouse, 2nd Street Rezone, Faithful Friends Animal Clinic Rezone (unanimous)
• Approved removal of second December Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Board of Adjustment approved landscape buffer variance at 2609 W Hudson Road (unanimous)
• Board of Adjustment denied variance for fewer open space trees (unanimous)
• Board of Adjustment approved tree fund payment variance (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application submitted by Drop Yard NWA. The request seeks to deviate from the Unified Development Code for the property at 2611 W. Hudson Road, which is currently zoned I-1 (Light Industrial). The board will discuss whether to approve the variance.

• Variance request for 2611 W. Hudson Road in the I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved a variance for landscape buffer exceptions along three property boundaries at 2609 W Hudson Road, with conditions including a 6-foot opaque privacy fence. It denied a variance to allow fewer open space trees than required, but approved a variance allowing payment into the tree fund for mitigation trees not provided. The applicant withdrew a request to use gravel as a paving surface.

• Approved landscape buffer variance for 2609 W Hudson Road (unanimous)
• Denied variance to allow fewer open space trees (unanimous)
• Approved tree fund payment variance (unanimous)
• Approved 11/5/24 minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees will convene to review financial reports for the period ending October 31, 2024, and discuss departmental updates.

• Financial report for period ending October 31, 2024
• Friends of the Library presentation
• Foundation Board report
• Director's report

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to consider approving minutes of the previous meeting, receiving a financial report, and electing officers. The main new business item is authorizing the Professional Services Committee to negotiate a contract amendment with Garver, LLC for Westside Taxilane Design and Bid Phase Services.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 minutes
• Financial report as of October 31, 2024
• Election of commission officers
• Authorization to negotiate contract amendment with Garver, LLC for Westside Taxilane Design and Bid Phase Services

City Council

The Rogers City Council will meet to consider several committee recommendations, including resolutions to schedule public hearings on nuisance structures at 1231 W. Walnut and 425 W. Walnut, a budget amendment appropriating $80,000 from street fund reserves for two used vehicles, and multiple amendments to the Unified Development Code involving rezonings and final plats. The council will also hear public comments and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearings scheduled for nuisance structures at 1231 W. Walnut and 425 W. Walnut
• Budget amendment to appropriate $80,000 for two used Street Department vehicles
• Ordinance amending Final Plats section of the Unified Development Code
• Rezoning of lands from T2 to T4.2 (Halbert and Jones properties)
• Rezoning of lands from T5.2 to HC (PWX property)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct promotional and entry-level police officer interviews. These interviews will take place in an executive session.

• Promotional interviews for police officers
• Interviews for entry-level police officer applicants

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider approving several rezonings and a variance for a business park. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

• Halbert Rezone: 1101 W. Price Lane from T2 to T4.2
• Jones Rezone: 303 S. Promenade Boulevard from T2 to T4.2
• Larkin Rezone: 1771 W. Pleasant Grove Road from T5.2 to HC
• Big Whiskey at The Grove: 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road development
• 22nd Street Business Park: Variance for setbacks and buffer yard depth

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a rezoning at 1101 W. Price Lane (Halbert) from T2 Rural to T4.2 Neighborhood High-Intensity after removing it from the consent agenda. It also approved three other consent items: a large-scale development for Big Whiskey at The Grove, a rezone at 303 S. Promenade Boulevard (Jones), and a rezone at 1771 W. Pleasant Grove Road (Larkin). All votes were unanimous voice votes. The Board of Adjustment, meeting separately the same evening, approved two variance requests.

• Approved Halbert rezone at 1101 W. Price Lane from T2 to T4.2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Big Whiskey at The Grove large-scale development at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Jones rezone at 303 S. Promenade Boulevard from T2 to T4.2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Larkin rezone at 1771 W. Pleasant Grove Road from T5.2 to HC Highway Commercial (unanimous voice vote)
• Removed Halbert rezone from consent agenda to regular agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved October 15, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Board of Adjustment approved variance for 22nd Street Business Park setback and buffer reductions (unanimous voice vote)
• Board of Adjustment approved variance for Cottages at Bellview, LLC garage and driveway requirements (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests regarding setback and driveway requirements. These decisions determine if specific developments can deviate from standard zoning rules.

• 22nd Street Business Park: variance for setback reductions and rear Overlay District Buffer yard depth at W. Hudson and N. 22nd Street
• Cottages at Bellview, LLC: variance for garage loading and driveway separation on 20.34 acres at W. Garrett Road and S. Bellview Road

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved meeting minutes from October 1, 2024, and granted two variance requests for commercial and residential developments. The board approved setback and buffer yard reductions for the 22nd Street Business Park and approved front-loaded garage and driveway separation variances for the Cottages at Bellview, LLC.

• Approved October 1, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variances for setback and buffer yard reductions for 22nd Street Business Park (voice vote)
• Approved variances for garage orientation and driveway separation for Cottages at Bellview, LLC (voice vote)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review proposals for two property rezonings and a budget amendment for a fire department truck. The body will also discuss lease agreements for the Arts and Culture Department and nuisance structure hearings.

• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Crew Cab Truck for the Fire Department for $35,035.00
• Rezoning from T4.1 to T4.2 at 321 E. Locust Street (Nola’s Pantry)
• Rezoning from T4.1 to T4.2 at 1203 W. New Hope Road (Variety Insurance)
• Lease agreement for Arts and Culture Department space at 2522 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Suite 100
• Public hearing scheduling for nuisance structures at 718 DN. 2nd Street and 2325 W. Walnut

The Rogers City Council voted unanimously on October 22, 2024, to adopt resolutions scheduling public hearings for nuisance structures at 718 DN. 2nd Street and 2325 W. Walnut. The council also authorized lease and purchase agreements, approved amendments to the Uniform Development Code including rezoning requests for 321 E. Locust Street and 1203 W. New Hope Road, and confirmed an appointment to the water utilities commission.

• Adopted Res. R24-80 scheduling a public hearing for a nuisance structure at 718 DN. 2nd Street (Voice vote: Unanimous - Yes)
• Adopted Res. R24-81 scheduling a public hearing for a nuisance structure at 2325 W. Walnut (Voice vote: Unanimous - Yes)
• Adopted Res. R24-82 for a lease agreement with Great Southern Bank for Arts and Culture Department space at 2522 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Suite 100 (Voice vote: Unanimous - Yes)
• Adopted Res. R24-83 for a 2024 Chevrolet Crew Tax truck purchase from Superior Automotive Group, appropriating $35,035.00 from General Fund Reserves and waiving competitive bidding (Voice vote: Unanimous - Yes)
• Adopted Ord. #24-37 amending the Uniform Development Code with emergency clause (Roll call: Unanimous - Yes)
• Adopted Res. R24-84 for a three-year contract with Pattern Zones Co. for $50,000 for pre-approved building program services, waiving competitive bidding (Voice vote: Unanimous - Yes)
• Adopted Ord. #24-38 re-zoning 321 E. Locust Street (Nola's Pantry) from T4.1 to T4.2 with emergency clause (Roll call: Unanimous - Yes)
• Adopted Ord. #24-39 re-zoning 1203 W. New Hope Road (Variety Insurance) from T4.1 to T4.2 with emergency clause (Roll call: Unanimous - Yes)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial and engineering reports and vote on a generator bid, biosolids contract renewal, and the appointment of a new commissioner.

• Resolution 24-28 Generator Bid
• Biosolids Contract Renewal
• Professional Services Amendment RPCF Solids Handling Ph.II
• Bid Results for Manhole Rehabilitation, Pipe Bursting, and Cured in Place Pipe
• Appointment of Jene' Huffman-Gilreath to Vacant Commissioner Position

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed Q1 amendments to the Rogers Unified Development Code. The meeting includes a special presentation on Northwest Arkansas economic growth and housing affordability.

• Public hearing for proposed Q1 amendments to the Rogers Unified Development Code
• Rezoning request for Variety Insurance at 1203 W. New Hope Road from T4.1 to T4.2
• Rezoning request for Nola's Pantry at 321 E. Locust Street from T4.1 to T4.2
• Large-scale development approval for Post 0218 Therapy Parking at 1000 W. Poplar Street for 24 parking spaces

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a parking expansion, two rezoning requests, and a therapy parking project. They also recommended three amendments to the Unified Development Code to the City Council. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including Post 0218 Therapy Parking (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Variety Insurance at 1203 W. New Hope Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Nola's Pantry at 321 E. Locust Street (unanimous)
• Recommended UDC amendments to City Council (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 15, 2024. The agenda lists standard items such as a public forum, secretary's report, financial reports, departmental reports, and director's report. No specific motions, contracts, or policy changes are identified in the agenda.

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will meet at 12:00 PM on October 10, 2024. The commission will discuss New Business item 1, which is Change Order #5 for the 13th Street Bicycle Pedestrian Improvements project extending from New Hope to Olrich Street. No other agenda items are listed beyond the call to order and adjournment.

• 13th Street Bicycle Pedestrian Improvements – New Hope to Olrich Street, Change Order #5

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will discuss ground lease rate escalators for 2025 and a lease assignment for Executive Hangar #6. The body is also considering contract amendments and budget requests for environmental services related to the Westside Taxilane and Runway Extension.

• Ground lease rate escalator for 2025
• Contract amendment negotiations with Garver, LLC for Westside Taxilane Environmental Services
• Contract amendment negotiations with Garver, LLC for Runway Extension Environmental Services
• 2024 Budget Amendment requests for Westside Taxilane and Runway Extension environmental services
• Lease Assignment Agreement for Executive Hangar #6

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider three resolutions to amend the 2024 budget by recognizing insurance reimbursements totaling $626,001.83 for vehicle maintenance and building repairs. The council will also authorize a grant agreement with the Environment Innovation Coalition to implement EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant projects.

• Amend 2024 budget by $125,767.96 for vehicle maintenance
• Amend 2024 budget by $40,886.87 for vehicle maintenance
• Amend 2024 budget by $480,347.00 for building repairs
• Authorize grant agreement with Environment Innovation Coalition
• Transportation Committee to discuss Halloween Bash and Christmas Parade street closures

The City Council approved three resolutions to amend the 2024 budget to account for insurance reimbursements totaling over $647,000 for vehicle maintenance and building repairs. Additionally, the council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Environment Innovation Coalition for EPA climate pollution reduction project implementation.

• Approved minutes from September 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to consider all agenda items on a single reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-76: $125,767.96 budget amendment for vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-77: $40,886.87 budget amendment for vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-78: $480,347.00 budget amendment for building repairs (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-79: Authorized EPA climate grant agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review committee reports and vote on three resolutions. The Finance Committee proposes amending the 2024 budget to recognize $15,044,556.42 in insurance reimbursements for building repairs and to provide additional compensation to city employees using reserve funds. The Public Safety Committee also proposes waiving competitive bidding for an online report management system contract.

• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for online electronic report management system with Inspectionreportsonline.Net, Inc. (Suwanee, Georgia)
• Resolution to amend 2024 budget for $15,044,556.42 insurance reimbursement for Buildings and Grounds Repairs (Account #349-49-74788.320)
• Resolution to amend 2024 budget for additional compensation to city employees from General, Street, and Airport Reserves

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted three resolutions during its September 24 meeting. These actions included waiving competitive bidding for an online report management system, amending the 2024 budget to provide additional compensation to city employees, and recognizing insurance reimbursements of $15,044,556.42 for building repairs.

• Adopted Res. R24-73 waiving bidding for Inspectionreportsonline.Net agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-74 amending 2024 budget for additional employee compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-75 recognizing $15,044,556.42 insurance reimbursement for building repairs (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Suspended rules to consider all agenda items on a single reading (roll call, unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will discuss several new business items, including engineering proposals and service agreements. A key item is Resolution 24-27, which would authorize buying a replacement part for the sludge dryer at the Rogers Pollution Control Facility. Other items include utility relocations for ARDOT Hwy 112, a service agreement for water storage tanks, a SCADA system evaluation, and a design presentation for capacity improvements.

• Engineering proposal for ARDOT Highway 112 utility relocations
• Service agreement for water storage tanks
• Engineering proposal for SCADA evaluation and redeployment
• Resolution 24-27 authorizing purchase of a replacement part for the sludge dryer at the Rogers Pollution Control Facility
• Conceptual design presentation of RPCF capacity improvements by Freese & Nichols

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Civil Service Commission will hold a meeting at the Police Department to conduct interviews for entry-level police officer applicants in an executive session.

• Interviews for Entry Level Police Officer Applicants (Executive Session)
• Meeting at Rogers Police Department, 1905 S Dixieland Rd

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will meet to review project progress and trail count updates. The agenda also includes an announcement regarding a Butterfield Stage adjustment.

• Projects/Progress Reports
• Trail Count Update
• Butterfield Stage Adjustment announcement

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission approved the July minutes unanimously. No public comments were made, and there was no old or new business. The commission heard updates on the Railyard Loop trail project, FEMA recovery efforts, and upcoming events.

• Approved July minutes as presented (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a large-scale development proposal for a hotel and retail complex. The session also includes a Board of Adjustment review regarding a building façade requirement.

• Dream Hotel: Proposed 15-story building at 3529 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway for restaurant, retail, and hotel uses
• SOHO VAR: Request to reduce the requirement that 60% of a building’s primary façade line be in the build-to zone

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the Dream Hotel large-scale development at 3529 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway. The Board of Adjustment separately approved a variance for the SOHO project to reduce the required 60% building façade build-to zone by 1% on the south side. Both meetings were held September 17, 2024.

• Approved August 20, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Dream Hotel large-scale development at 3529 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SOHO variance reducing build-to zone requirement by 1% on south side (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will convene on September 11, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in the Beaver Lake Conference Room and via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, a financial report, manager’s report, and adjournment. No new business, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider amending the 2024 budget to recognize an insurance reimbursement of $3,860.23 and approve agreements for design and construction management services related to rebuilding locations damaged by the May 2024 tornado.

• Budget amendment for $3,860.23 insurance reimbursement
• Agreements with Paragon Architecture, Demx Architecture, and Hight Jackson & Associates for design services
• Agreements with Flintco, LLC, Milestone Construction Company, and Nabholz Construction for construction management services
• Street closure request for Oktoberfest
• Transportation Committee meeting

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: a budget amendment recognizing a $3,860.23 insurance reimbursement for vehicle maintenance, and two resolutions authorizing agreements with architecture and construction management firms for rebuilding tornado-damaged sites. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included updates on commercial property cleanup progress.

• Adopted RES. R24-70 amending 2024 budget to recognize $3,860.23 insurance reimbursement (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-71 authorizing design agreements with Paragon Architecture, Demx Architecture, and Hight Jackson for tornado rebuild (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-72 authorizing construction management agreements with Flintco, Milestone, and Nabholz for tornado rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for single reading of all agenda items (unanimous)

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will meet on September 3, 2024 at Rogers City Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting and authorizing pension payments for October, November, and December 2024. A financial report will be presented, and any old or new business will be addressed before adjournment.

• Approve May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Authorize October 2024 pension payment
• Authorize November 2024 pension payment
• Authorize December 2024 pension payment
• Review financial report

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider a resolution to declare certain real property surplus and sell it at a public auction. It will also vote on a resolution setting the 2024 property tax rate to be collected in 2025. A budget amendment will recognize a $16,633 State Trauma System Grant and allocate $6,633 for medical supplies and $10,000 for continuing education. An ordinance will amend Code Section 14-675 to re‑zone lands from A‑1 to RMF under the Density Concept Plan (Barrington).

• Resolution to declare certain real property surplus and dispose of it through a public auction (Resources & Policy Committee)
• Resolution authorizing the 2024 property tax rate to be collected in 2025 (Finance Committee)
• Resolution amending the 2024 budget to recognize a $16,633 State Trauma System Grant and allocate $6,633 to medical supplies and $10,000 to continuing education (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance amending Rogers Code Section 14-675 to re‑zone lands from A‑1 to RMF under the Density Concept Plan (Barrington) (Community Environment & Welfare Committee)
• Discussion of LPGA Street Closure Request – Map (Transportation Committee)

The Rogers City Council adopted Ordinance #24-36, rezoning land from A-1 to RMF for the Barrington development, with a 5-1 vote (Reithemeyer opposed). The emergency clause was also adopted. Residents spoke against the rezone during public forum, citing concerns about traffic, walkability, and lack of engagement. The council also approved several resolutions, including declaring property surplus and accepting state trauma grant funds.

• Adopted Ordinance #24-36 rezoning land from A-1 to RMF for Barrington (5-1, Reithemeyer no)
• Adopted emergency clause for Ordinance #24-36 (5-1, Reithemeyer no)
• Adopted Resolution R24-67 declaring property surplus and authorizing public auction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R24-68 setting 2024 property tax rate for collection in 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R24-69 amending 2024 budget for $16,633 state trauma grant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for single reading of all agenda items (unanimous)

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will meet to review project progress and trail count updates. The agenda includes announcements regarding the renaming of Assembly Hall and upcoming community events.

• Trail count update
• Renaming of Assembly Hall
• Family Fun Day & Fishing Derby

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission approved a request to hold a ticketed film event at the Assembly Hall, pending prior rentals. The meeting also included updates on FEMA debris cleanup, trail construction, and a fall tree giveaway, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ticketed film event at Mt Hebron Assembly Hall, pending prior rentals (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet on August 20, 2024, to discuss and vote on budget amendments for utility extensions and miscellaneous engineering expenses. The commission will also authorize negotiations for professional services related to the design and construction of an aircraft hangar and apron.

• Request 2024 Budget Amendment for Additional Utility Extensions and Relocations
• Request 2024 Budget Amendment for Additional Miscellaneous Engineering Expenses
• Negotiate contract for design and construction phase professional services for aircraft hangar and apron

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two rezoning requests. One involves a residential density change for Shadow Valley Phase 12, and the other considers converting agricultural land to multi-family residential at Barrington Place.

• Rezoning 7.09 acres west of S. Brighton Road and north of W. Wallis Rd from T3.2 Neighborhood Low-Intensity to T4.1 Neighborhood Medium-Intensity (Shadow Valley Phase 12)
• Rezoning approximately 43 acres at 876 S. Dodson Rd from A-1 Agricultural to RMF-12 Residential Multi-Family, 12 units per acre (Barrington Place)

The Rogers Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for Shadow Valley Ph. 12, a 7.09-acre site west of S. Brighton Road and north of W. Wallis, from T3.2 Neighborhood Low-Intensity to T4.1 Neighborhood Medium-Intensity. The motion to deny passed 5-2. The commission also recommended approval to City Council for the Barrington Place rezoning of about 43 acres at 876 S. Dodson Rd from A-1 Agricultural to RMF-12 Residential Multi-Family with a Density Concept Plan, with a requirement for right-of-way dedication to Rainbow Road; that motion passed 5-2.

• Denied Shadow Valley Ph. 12 rezoning from T3.2 to T4.1 (5-2)
• Approved recommendation of Barrington Place rezoning to RMF-12 with right-of-way dedication requirement (5-2)
• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Shadow Valley Ph. 12 from consent agenda (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting with no decisions or discussions listed beyond standard procedural items and reports. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met on August 20, 2024, and unanimously approved the July 2024 minutes as presented. No public forum was held. Reports covered preparations for Top Chef in October, Friends of the Library updates, and financial status, including work on the 2025 budget and permission to use the Community Room for programs starting September 1.

• Approved July 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and pollution control reports. The body will consider two resolutions regarding sewer project restoration and repairs at 5th & Walnut.

• Resolution 24-25 regarding sewer project restoration
• Resolution 24-26 regarding repairs at 5th & Walnut

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review and vote on several committee reports related to construction projects and budget adjustments. Items include contracts for Fire Station #4 and Olive Street Park, budget amendments for construction services, and software purchases. The meeting also includes street closure requests for local events.

• Extension of refuse collection contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC
• Contract with Baldwin & Shell Construction Company for $750,000 for Fire Station #4 and Olive Street Park construction management
• Contract with Buf Architecture Studio, PLLC for architectural services for Fire Station #4 and Olive Street Park
• Budget amendment to allocate $750,000 from General Fund Reserves for Fire Station #4 construction
• Street closure requests for Showcase Showdown and Bikes, Blues, & BBQ events

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including extending the residential waste disposal contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, authorizing contracts for construction management and architectural services for Fire Station #4 and Olive Street Park, and appropriating $750,000 from General Fund reserves for design and pre-construction services. The council also approved a procurement software agreement with SHI International Corporation, recognized an insurance reimbursement of $17,750.92, and appointed Carolyn Belz to the Rogers Museum Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ord. #24-35 extending refuse collection contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-62 authorizing contract with Baldwin & Shell for Fire Station #4 and Olive Street Park construction management (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-63 authorizing contract with Buf Architecture Studio for Fire Station #4 and Olive Street Park architectural services (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-64 appropriating $750,000 from General Fund reserves for Fire Station #4 design and pre-construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-65 authorizing agreement with SHI International for procurement software (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-66 recognizing $17,750.92 insurance reimbursement and appropriating to vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Appointed Carolyn Belz to Rogers Museum Commission, term to expire Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a warehouse addition and a sign program application. The body will also review minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting.

• LSDP: Proposal for a 12,035 sq. ft. office and warehouse addition at 3309 N. 2nd Street
• Alternative Sign Program: Application for Andy’s Frozen Custard at 2205 W. Walnut Street

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a consent agenda item for a Nabholz office addition and unanimously approved an Alternative Sign Program request to restore Andy's Frozen Custard's ice cream cone sign at 2205 W. Walnut Street. The sign, destroyed in the May tornado, will be restored to its original condition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda: Nabholz Office Addition at 3309 N. 2nd Street (unanimous)
• Approved Andy's Frozen Custard Alternative Sign Program for 2205 W. Walnut Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider resolutions to accept an FAA grant for the Rogers Executive Airport and to amend the 2024 budget with $30,000 from reserves for stormwater expenses. Under old business, the council will vote on several ordinances, including amendments to Chapter 22, adoption of the Master Street Plan, Engineering Manual, Drainage Criteria Manual, and the Unified Development Code with Future Land Use and Zoning Maps. The agenda also includes a public forum, approval of minutes, and an appointment to the Rogers Museum Commission.

• Resolution authorizing FAA grant agreement for Rogers Executive Airport
• Resolution amending 2024 budget: $30,000 from General Fund reserves to Stormwater Expense
• Ordinance amending Chapter 22 of City Code
• Ordinance adopting Master Street Plan
• Ordinance adopting Unified Development Code, Future Land Use Map, and Official Zoning Map

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted the Unified Development Code, Future Land Use Map, and Official Zoning Map, along with several related ordinances and resolutions. The council also approved a $30,000 stormwater budget appropriation and a grant agreement with the FAA for the airport. An appointment to the Museum Commission was tabled until the next meeting.

• Adopted Unified Development Code, Future Land Use Map, and Official Zoning Map (unanimous)
• Adopted Master Street Plan for the city (unanimous)
• Adopted Engineering Manual by reference (unanimous)
• Adopted Drainage Criteria Manual by reference (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 22 of city code (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 stormwater expense appropriation from General Fund reserves (unanimous)
• Authorized FAA grant agreement for Rogers Executive Airport (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Carolyn Belz to Museum Commission

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission is meeting to approve the June minutes, receive financial and engineering reports, and act on several resolutions including a FY25 budget amendment, an updated salary table, and purchases of vehicles. They will also consider construction change orders and a geotechnical engineering proposal.

• Resolution 24-22 FY25 Budget Amendment
• Resolution 24-23 Updated Salary Table
• Resolution 24-24 Purchase of Dodge 1500 Pickup
• Purchase of Combination (Flushing/Vacuum Excavation) Vehicle
• Construction Change Order - Banz Sewer Replacement

Park and Rec Commission

The commission voted to keep existing pickleball signage as is. Staff provided extensive reports on tornado damage to Northwest Park, Victory Theater, and city trails, as well as debris removal progress.

• Approved May minutes (Unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion to keep Pickleball signage as is (Unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone three parcels totaling about 42.87 acres at 876 S. Dodson Road and to the west from agricultural to residential multi-family (RMF-12) with a density concept plan. The commission will also consider two consent agenda items for site development plans: a warehouse office building and a golf cart business parking lot. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public forum.

• Public hearing: Rezone 20.16 acres at 876 S. Dodson Road and 22.71 acres to the west from A-1 to RMF-12 with Density Concept Plan
• Consent: LSDP for 66,748 sq ft warehouse office building at 1209 W. Easy Street (I-2 district)
• Consent: LSDP for 133-space parking lot for golf cart sales near N. 4th St & W. Hudson Rd (C-2 district)

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda containing two land development proposals: a 66,748 square-foot warehouse office building at 1209 W. Easy Street and a 133-space parking lot for golf cart sales near N. 4th Street and W. Hudson Road. The commission also unanimously voted to postpone the rezoning request for Barrington Place at 876 S. Dodson Road until the August 20, 2024 meeting. Staff recommended the postponement to allow time to determine if funds can be secured for necessary road improvements on Dodson Road.

• Approved July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (Voice Vote: Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Easy Street Flex Space warehouse and Golf Cart Business Parking Lot (Voice Vote: Unanimous)
• Postponed Barrington Place rezoning request to 8/20/24 meeting (Voice Vote: Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on July 16, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including roll call, public forum, and financial reports. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• Financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2024
• Reports from the Foundation Board and Friends of the Library
• Director's Report

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met July 16, 2024 and approved the June 2024 minutes as written. The rest of the session was reports: the Foundation is working on Top Chef (10/25/24), the Friends donated books and DVDs in June, and library spending and revenue are down after a storm limited operations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The commission will review the June 12, 2024, minutes and the financial report through June 30, 2024. The agenda contains no specific items listed under old or new business.

• Action on June 12, 2024, minutes
• Financial report for period ending June 30, 2024

City Council

The Transportation Committee will review budget amendments for Rogers Executive Airport and the purchase of a wood chipper. The Community Environment & Welfare Committee will discuss several ordinances regarding city manuals, the Master Street Plan, and the Unified Development Code.

• $766,139.00 contract with M-B Companies, Inc. for snow removal equipment
• $99,900.00 contract amendment with Garver, LLC for Rogers Executive Airport services
• $1,300,000.00 appropriation from Street Fund Reserves for a wood chipper
• Adoption of the Master Street Plan and Unified Development Code
• Street closure request for 2024 Oktoberfest

The Rogers City Council approved five resolutions covering airport grants and equipment, a $766,139 snow removal equipment contract, a $99,900 airport planning contract, a $1.3M wood chipper purchase, and a concrete services agreement. An ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the city code was tabled until July 23, 2024. Four agenda items (7-10) concerning the Evening Star Phase 2 final plat appear in the minutes by title only with no recorded action or outcome.

• Adopted RES. R24-55 accepting an FAA grant agreement for Rogers Executive Airport (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-56 recognizing $705,768 in federal grant funds and appropriating $766,139 for snow removal equipment from M-B Companies, Inc. (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-57 appropriating $99,900 for West Side Study and a contract amendment with Garver, LLC, not to exceed $99,900 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-58 appropriating $1,300,000 from Street Fund reserves for a wood chipper (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-59 accepting lowest qualified bid and agreement with J&L Concrete and Excavation, Inc. for concrete services (voice vote, unanimous)
• Tabled ORD. #24-__ amending Chapter 22 of the city code until the July 23, 2024 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes as presented (voice vote, unanimous)
• Items 7-10 (Evening Star Phase 2 final plat ordinances) listed by title only; no action or outcome recorded in the minutes

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission voted unanimously on July 2, 2024 to recommend approval of the Rogers Comprehensive Plan and the Rogers Unified Development Code, including the official zoning map, Drainage Criteria Manual, and Engineering Manual. It also approved two amendments: adding newly annexed properties to the Future Land Use Map, and removing NBT zoning from the official zoning map, to be replaced by T4.1 in the downtown neighborhood placetypes and T4.2 in other placetypes where they exist. The recommendations now go to the City Council, which would need to pass the ordinance; the minutes note provisions to retain NBT development rights for one year after adoption if the ordinance passes. The Commission also approved its June 18, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 18, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (7 yes, 1 abstained)
• Recommended approval of the Rogers Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, and Master Street Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of the Rogers Unified Development Code, official zoning map, Drainage Criteria Manual, and Engineering Manual (unanimous)
• Amended the Future Land Use Map to add newly annexed properties and assign placetype designations (unanimous)
• Recommended removing NBT zoning from the official zoning map, replaced by T4.1 downtown and T4.2 elsewhere (unanimous)

City Council

The Rogers City Council agenda lists items for action including budget amendments and new service contracts. Key items include appropriating $12,000,000 for debris removal, accepting a $497,435.00 Community Development Block Grant, and authorizing contracts with Debristech LLC, ER Assist Inc., and Looks Great Services for disaster operations. The council will also act on an annexation of Cave Springs territory into Ward 3 and approve the Hawthorne Grove Subdivision plat.

• Appropriating $12,000,000 from General Fund Reserves to Account #349-49-74788.300 for debris removal
• Accepting a 2024 Community Development Block Grant of $497,435.00 for various expenditures
• Authorizing contracts with Debristech LLC, ER Assist Inc., and Looks Great Services for disaster debris and administrative services
• Annexing territory from the City of Cave Springs into Ward 3
• Accepting the final plat for the Hawthorne Grove Subdivision in Benton County

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will review progress reports including trail counts and storm updates. Discussion includes pickleball signage and racks, as well as program adjustments.

• Projects/Progress Reports
• Trail count update
• Storm Report
• Pickleball signage & racks
• Program adjustments

The Commission approved a pricing update for pavilions at Clark and Railyard Bike Parks. Other business included reports on trail progress and public proposals for art installations and pickleball signage.

• Approved updating pricing for Clark and Railyard Bike Park Pavilions to $150/day (Unanimous)
• Approved April minutes as presented (Unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The proposal involves replacing second-floor windows at 112 W. Walnut St.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request: 112 W. Walnut St. (The Golden Rule Loft)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of a new comprehensive plan and Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes a consent agenda featuring several subdivision and commercial building proposals.

• Public hearing for INFORM Rogers: Comprehensive Plan & Unified Development Code
• Crescent View Phase 3: 104-lot subdivision on ±38.4 acres south of Garrett Road and Mt. Hebron Road
• JDH Carwash: 4,320 sq. ft. car wash at 1602 S. 8th Street
• 8th Street Retail: 29,788 sq. ft. office and retail buildings at 2414 and 2416 S. 8th Street
• Academy Sports Outlot: 19,244 sq. ft. commercial strip building at 4129 S. 26th Street

The Rogers Planning Commission approved its June 4, 2024 minutes and, in a single unanimous voice vote, approved a five-item consent agenda covering a subdivision phase, a car wash, retail, commercial, and medical office projects. Staff reported that the Unified Development Code draft is still being revised based on legal department comments and will be posted to the city website before adoption. A public hearing on the INFORM Rogers Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code was listed but no decision was recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

• Approved June 4, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous voice vote): Crescent View Phase 3, 104-lot subdivision on ±38.4 acres south of Garrett Road and Mt. Hebron Road
• Approved LSDP: JDH Carwash, 4,320 sq. ft. car wash at 1602 S. 8th Street
• Approved LSDP: 8th Street Retail, 29,788 sq. ft. office/retail at 2414 and 2416 S. 8th Street
• Approved LSDP: Academy Sports Outlot, 19,244 sq. ft. commercial strip building at 4129 S. 26th Street
• Approved LSDP: Arisa Health, 19,775 sq. ft. medical office at 501 S. 40th Street
• No decision recorded on INFORM Rogers Comprehensive Plan & Unified Development Code public hearing

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Temple Live regarding the property at 3529 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway. The request involves building frontage, glazing requirements, and building height limits.

• Variance request for 3529 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway involving building frontage
• Variance request for minimum glazing requirements along pedestrian priority facades
• Variance request regarding the maximum 12-story building height limit

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests for Temple Live located at 3529 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway, including reductions in ground-floor and upper-story glazing requirements and an increase in maximum building height to 16 stories. The motion passed with a 2-1 voice vote, with Commissioner Burnett voting against the height and glazing requests. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 2, 2024.

• Approved minutes for the April 2, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved variances for Temple Live at 3529 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway regarding glazing reductions and a 16-story building height (2-1)

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call, reports, and public forum. No specific business topics or financial figures are listed in the provided document.

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met June 18, 2024 and unanimously approved the May 2024 minutes. No old or new business was taken up; the meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM. Reports covered tornado damage recovery, including curbside pickup reinstated 6/17/24, use of the Book Reserves Locker, and outreach at the Rogers Food Market and Mt. Hebron Assembly Hall. The Foundation and Friends of the Library reported approved grants for anniversary items and staff memberships.

• Approved May 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 PM (motion by Cindy Holmer, seconded by Judy Tobler)

Airport Commission

The Commission will consider several new business items including ground lease agreements and planning services. Discussions also include bids for snow removal equipment and electrical infrastructure for hangar development.

• Ground Lease Agreement with Delray Hangar, LLC
• Ground Lease Agreement with OMP Aviation, LLC
• Bids for Snow Removal Equipment- BIL
• Planning Service Agreement with Garver, LLC for West-Side Planning Study
• Three phase electric extension via SWEPCO and new hangar development

City Council

The City Council will review several committee reports including a large budget amendment. Discussions include rezoning, trash contracts, and temporary use permits for businesses affected by the Memorial Day tornado.

• Resolution to appropriate $8,500,000.00 from General Fund Reserves into various accounts
• Resolution to appropriate $50,000.00 into Account #100-18-70335 Planning Expense
• Ordinance for temporary use permits for businesses relocating due to the Memorial Day tornado
• Resolution for a Parks Department contract with Walden Chemical, Inc. for Accutab Blue Water Solution
• Ordinance to re-zone certain lands from C2-Cu and Ro-Cu to Rmf-32.5b (Hamilton)

The City Council approved several budget amendments and a contract for park water solutions. The council also passed ordinances to assist businesses displaced by the Memorial Day tornado and approved a rezoning request for the Hamilton density concept plan.

• Appropriated $8,500,000 from General Fund Reserves into various accounts (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $50,000 from General Fund Reserves for planning expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Walden Chemical, Inc. for Accutab Blue Water Solution for Parks Department (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to issue temporary use permits for businesses displaced by Memorial Day tornado (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of lands from C2-Cu and Ro-Cu to Rmf-32.5b for Hamilton density concept plan (Unanimous)

City Council

City Council members will meet in committees to discuss several items including storm repair services and territory changes involving Cave Springs. The full council meeting includes a notice of appeal regarding a large scale development plan for The Pointe At Rogers.

• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for cleanup and repair services following the May 26, 2024 storm
• Ordinance regarding territory detachment from Rogers and annexation into Cave Springs
• Agreement for temporary provision of utility services with the City of Cave Springs
• Agreement with Ozark Ecological Restoration, Inc. for Pinnacle Open Space restoration
• Purchase of public art benches from Canvus, Inc. via competitive bidding waiver

The Council approved the detachment of territory from Rogers for annexation into Cave Springs and established mutual aid and utility agreements with that city. Other actions included authorizing storm cleanup services and denying a development extension appeal for The Pointe At Rogers.

• Approved waiving competitive bidding for May 26 storm cleanup and repair (Unanimous)
• Approved detachment of territory for annexation into Cave Springs (6-1)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Cave Springs for fire emergency services (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary utility services agreement with Cave Springs (6-1)
• Approved restoration services for Pinnacle Open Space, including a 34-acre controlled burn (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of public art benches for the Parks Department (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Meadow Brook Subdivision Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Denied appeal for Large Scale Development Plan extension for The Pointe At Rogers (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for Butter+Bloom. The application includes installing a wall sign, applying fresh paint, and restoring the door at 121 W. Elm Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 121 W. Elm Street
• Action on May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold public hearings on adopting a new Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code, which would set future rules for how land is used and developed across the city. Commissioners will also review three rezoning requests that would change zoning districts for residential subdivisions and multi-family housing projects.

• Public hearing to adopt the Inform Rogers Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code
• Rezoning request for Barrington Place: ~42 acres along S. Dodson Road and S. Rainbow Road from A-1 to RMF-12 zoning
• Rezoning request for The Hamilton: 4451 & 4453 S. Dixieland Road from C2-CU/RO-CU to RMF-32.5 zoning (previously tabled)
• Consent agenda item for Meadow Brook Subdivision Phase 2: 57-lot subdivision on 19.24 acres north of S. Bellview Road and W. Garrett Road

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate and standard reports. No specific new business or projects are listed for discussion.

• Financial report for April 30, 2024

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April 2024 meeting. The session included reports on library finances, digital and print usage, and updates regarding the library's 120th anniversary celebration.

• Approved April 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Park and Rec Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review project progress and trail counts. The commission is also considering a change to the hourly rental pricing for Clark Pavilion.

• Update Clark Pavilion hourly rentals at Lake Atalanta & Railyard Bike Park to $150/day

The commission approved the minutes from the March meeting. Staff provided updates on Northwest Park, Centennial Park, and various trail and roadway projects, but no new business was decided.

• Approved March minutes (Unanimous Voice Vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a contract for New Hope Road construction and the sale of the Persimmon Street elevated storage tank site. Additionally, committees will review street closure requests and final plats for multiple residential developments.

• Contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for New Hope Road overlay up to $448,453.89
• Appropriation of $746,723.40 from Street Fund Infrastructure Reserves for New Hope Road
• Real estate contract with Dra Properties, LLC for the Persimmon Street elevated storage tank site
• Final plat acceptance for Bellview Place, Blossom Woods Phase 1, and Evening Star Phase 2
• Public hearing regarding Cave Springs Ordinance No. 2024-04 for land detachment and annexation

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved resolutions to fund and contract the New Hope Road overlay project, totaling approximately $1.19 million. The council also accepted final plats for three new residential subdivisions and authorized the sale of a water storage tank site. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed annexation into Cave Springs, where most speakers opposed the measure.

• Adopted Res. R24-32 authorizing contract with Emery Sapp & Sons for New Hope Road overlay ($448,453.89)
• Adopted Res. R24-33 appropriating $746,723.40 from Street Fund for New Hope Road project
• Adopted Res. R24-34 authorizing sale of Persimmon Street Elevated Storage Tank Site to Dra Properties, LLC
• Adopted Ord. #24-21 accepting final plat of Bellview Place
• Adopted Ord. #24-22 accepting final plat of Blossom Woods Phase 1
• Adopted Ord. #24-23 accepting final plat of Evening Star Phase 2
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2024 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Airport Commission

The commission will review the March 13, 2024, minutes and financial reports for March and April 2024. No specific new business or projects are listed on this agenda.

• Action on March 13, 2024, minutes
• Financial report for March 31, 2024
• Financial report for April 30, 2024

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. This application involves replacing an awning at 216 S 1st Street.

• COA #24-0156: Request to replace an awning at 216 S 1st Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering the adoption of a new comprehensive plan and unified development code for Rogers. The agenda also includes several proposals for industrial hangars, commercial additions, and residential developments. Additionally, the commission will review a conditional use permit for auto sales and an extension request for The Pointe at Rogers.

• Adoption of new Comprehensive Plan & Unified Development Code
• Village on Maple Townhomes construction proposal
• Red Stone Reserve (Dixieland Apartments) development proposal
• Conditional Use Permit request for As is Auto Sales
• LSDP approval extension for The Pointe at Rogers

The Rogers Planning Commission approved six Land Subdivision and Development Plan (LSDP) proposals via consent agenda, including townhomes, hangars, and commercial buildings. The Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit for As Is Auto Sales due to zoning conflicts. In a 5-3 vote, the Commission denied a request to extend approval for The Pointe at Rogers development, citing concerns with the applicant's design plans.

• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Fox Trail Distillery Phase 4, KROG Aviation Hangar, Village on Maple Townhomes, Red Stone Reserve, Crossmar Hangar, Assembled Products (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Comprehensive Plan & Unified Development Code (No comments)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for As Is Auto Sales (Unanimous)
• Denied extension of LSDP approval for The Pointe at Rogers (5-3 vote)

Water Utilities Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural business regarding the election of a new Chairperson for the Rogers Water and Sewer Commission. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Election of New Chairperson

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding a grant from the Walton Family Foundation and a property sale to Habitat for Humanity of Benton County. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 2259 N. 2nd Street and budget amendments for vehicle maintenance. Additionally, the council will consider reappointing Jim Tull to the Civil Service Commission.

• Grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation up to $137,300.00
• Property sale to Habitat for Humanity of Benton County
• Re-zoning 2259 N. 2nd Street from C-2 and I-1 to I-1
• Budget amendment for $3,913.57 in settlement proceeds
• Reappointment of Jim Tull to the Civil Service Commission

The City Council approved a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation and authorized the sale of city property to Habitat for Humanity. The council also approved a rezoning request for a property on N. 2nd Street and reappointed one member to the Civil Service Commission.

• Approved sale of city real property to Habitat for Humanity of Benton County (Unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for up to $137,300.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for $3,913.57 in settlement proceeds for vehicle maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2259 N. 2nd Street from C-2 and I-1 to I-1 (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Reappointed Jim Tull to the Rogers Civil Service Commission through April 23, 2030 (Unanimous)

Park and Rec Commission

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

• Projects/Progress Reports
• Trail count update

The Commission approved amendments to the Tournament Policy regarding cancellations and down payments. It also adopted specific terminology for performance art venues, plazas, and entertainment districts.

• Approved January minutes
• Accepted cancellation and down payment amendments to Tournament Policy (Unanimous)
• Accepted terminology for Performance Art Venues, Plazas, and Entertainment Districts

Planning Commission

The commission will consider the adoption of Inform Rogers and a new Unified Development Code. Items include several rezoning requests, a conditional use permit for vehicle sales, and a waiver for gravel storage.

• Adoption of Inform Rogers comprehensive plan and Unified Development Code
• LSDP: 53,137 sq. ft. hotel at 5501 W. Northgate Road
• CUP: Vehicle/Equipment Sales & Rentals at 2255 W. Hudson Road
• RZN: Rezoning 2259 N. 2nd Street from C-2 & I-1 to I-1
• VAR: LSDP extension for The Pointe at Rogers near S. Champions Drive and W. Pleasant Grove Road

The Rogers Planning Commission voted 6-1 to deny a waiver allowing gravel vehicle storage at 2609 W. Hudson Road, then unanimously denied the related large-scale development plan. The commission also recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle/equipment sales at 2255 W. Hudson Road with conditions, and recommended a rezone at 2259 N. 2nd Street to City Council. A request for The Pointe at Rogers was tabled until May 7, 2024, and a 53,137 sq. ft. hotel at 5501 W. Northgate Road was approved on consent.

• Denied waiver for gravel vehicle storage at 2609 W. Hudson Road (6-1)
• Denied large-scale development plan for NWA Drop Yard (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for vehicle/equipment sales at 2255 W. Hudson Road with conditions (8-1, one abstention)
• Recommended rezone of 2259 N. 2nd Street to City Council (6-1, one abstention)
• Tabled The Pointe at Rogers request until 5/7/24 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved LSDP for 53,137 sq. ft. hotel at 5501 W. Northgate Road (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda for the April 16, 2024, Library Board of Trustees meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion topics or decision items are documented in the provided text.

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees elected Brice Wagner as its President, with the nomination and motion to cease nominations both carrying unanimously. Trustees also approved the March 2024 minutes and took annual oaths of office, sworn in by City Clerk Jessica Rush. Reports covered Foundation grants, Friends of the Library updates, financial and departmental matters, and the Director's report on cancelled Gale services, the new Seed Library, and a patron concern about children's iPads. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Approved March 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Elected Brice Wagner as Library Board of Trustees President (unanimous)
• Motion to cease nominations carried unanimously
• Annual oaths of Trustees administered by City Clerk Jessica Rush
• Adjourned at 7:30 PM (motion by Judy Tobler, seconded by Steve Hardin)

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review financial, engineering, and field operations reports. New business includes several resolutions for equipment purchases and property matters.

• Resolution for Purchase of Water Meters
• Resolution for Purchase of Neptune Water Meters
• Resolution for Purchase of Itron Transmitters
• Engineering Proposal: Mt. Hebron Emergency Connection
• Engineering Proposal: Poplar Street Construction/Admin Inspection

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to review the March 13, 2024, minutes and the financial report through March 31, 2024. The agenda contains no specific new business or project items at this time.

• Action on March 13, 2024, minutes
• Financial report for period ending March 31, 2024

City Council

The council will review committee reports regarding budget amendments and land use. Items include a street closure request, several appointments to local boards, and a rezoning request for 921 S. 4th Street.

• $150,000 budget amendment for a video detection system purchase
• Rezoning of 921 S. 4th Street from N-R to NBT
• Private club application for Music Moves, Ltd.
• Annexation of land currently located in Cave Springs
• Appointments to the Library Board and Historic District Commission

The Rogers City Council adopted Ordinance #24-17 calling for the simultaneous detachment and annexation of land currently in Cave Springs, Benton County, on a 6-1 roll-call vote with Brashear voting no; the emergency clause also passed 6-1. The council also adopted five other resolutions and ordinances, including a $150,000 street fund appropriation for a video detection system and a rezoning at 921 S. 4th Street, all by unanimous votes. Residents of the Scissortails neighborhood spoke during public forum against annexation into Cave Springs and in favor of remaining in Rogers. The council appointed Bethany Marshall to the Library Board of Trustees and seven people to the Rogers Historic District Commission, and voted to leave the Ward 3 Position 2 seat vacant until the 2024 general election.

• Adopted ORD. #24-17 calling for simultaneous detachment and annexation of land in Cave Springs, Benton County (6-1, Brashear no); emergency clause adopted 6-1
• Adopted RES. R24-25 authorizing agreement with Pinkley Sales Company and appropriating $150,000.00 from Street Fund Reserves for a video detection system (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-26 authorizing an encroachment and usage agreement with Christy Lamers at Parcel Number 02-14723-000 (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #24-16 approving a private club application for Music Moves, Ltd. (unanimous); emergency clause adopted
• Adopted RES. R24-27 recognizing $17,900.00 insurance reimbursement and appropriating it to traffic light installation (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-28 appropriating $26,400.00 from General Fund Reserves for a change order to the Timmons Group implementation agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #24-18 amending Chapter 14, Article VI of the City Code (unanimous); emergency clause adopted
• Adopted ORD. #24-19 rezoning 921 S. 4th Street (Elkhead) from N-R to NBT (unanimous); emergency clause adopted

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use and rezoning requests. These include a new hotel proposal on West Northgate Road and residential density changes for South Dixieland Road. The commission will also revisit previously tabled items regarding The Hamilton and The Pointe at Rogers.

• Proposal for 53,137 sq. ft. hotel at 5501 W. Northgate Road
• Rezoning of 4451 & 4453 S. Dixieland Road to residential multifamily
• Request for business and professional office use at 2305 S. Dixieland Rd
• Rezoning of 921 S. 4th Street from N-R to NBT district
• Extension of LSDP approval for ±67.17 acres near S. Champions Drive

The Rogers Planning Commission on April 2, 2024 approved a conditional use permit for a business office at 2305 S. Dixieland Rd with limited hours, and voted 8-1 to recommend rezoning 921 S. 4th Street to City Council. The Hamilton rezone was removed from the agenda and set for May 21, 2024, and The Pointe at Rogers large-scale development request was tabled to April 16, 2024. A Vin Hotel proposal had no action because a related variance was denied.

• Approved CUP for business office at 2305 S. Dixieland Rd with conditions: office hours 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., no building or parking expansion without CUP amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended Elkhead LLC rezone of 921 S. 4th Street to City Council (8-1, Cicioni abstained)
• Removed The Hamilton rezone from agenda; set for May 21, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Tabled The Pointe at Rogers large-scale development extension to April 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• No action on Vin Hotel large-scale development; variance was denied, requiring new plans

General

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from James Dibble regarding the Fields at Pinnacle property. The request concerns requirements for an 8-foot masonry screen wall along the property line.

• Variance request for 5501 W. Madison Avenue (Fields at Pinnacle)

The Board of Adjustment denied a request to waive the requirement for an 8-foot masonry screen wall at 5501 W. Madison Avenue. The applicant sought the variance to avoid removing 17 mature trees, but the board cited neighbor opposition and previous agreements.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied variance request for Fields at Pinnacle to waive masonry screen wall requirement

City Council

The City Council and its committees will meet to discuss utility code amendments, a legal settlement, and land annexation. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Rogers Museum Commission.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 54, Utilities, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution accepting a settlement in Benton County Circuit Court Case 04cv-23-1298 (City Of Rogers V. Arco Excavation, ET AL)
• Ordinance authorizing a clean-up lien for a nuisance structure at 1230 N. D Street
• Ordinance for the simultaneous detachment and annexation of land in Cave Springs
• Appointments to the Rogers Museum Commission

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted four ordinances covering utility code changes, a nuisance structure lien, and land annexation. The council also accepted a settlement offer in a lawsuit against Arco Excavation and appointed or reappointed three members to the Rogers Museum Commission.

• Adopted Ord. #24-13 amending Chapter 54, Utilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. R24-24 accepting settlement in City of Rogers v. Arco Excavation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. #24-14 authorizing clean-up lien for nuisance structure at 1230 N. D Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. #24-15 for simultaneous detachment and annexation of land in Cave Springs (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Jackson to Rogers Museum Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Emery Davis to Rogers Museum Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Ford to Rogers Museum Commission (unanimous)

Park and Rec Commission

The Commission will consider updates to field rental and maintenance costs. This includes a new hourly rate for grass fields at Veterans Park and a maintenance fee for Twin Creek Cricket.

• $60 hourly rate for grass football/soccer field rentals at Veterans Park
• $150 Twin Creek Cricket Maintenance Fee

The Commission approved amendments to the Tournament Policy regarding cancellations and down payments. It also accepted new terminology for performance art venues, plazas, and entertainment districts.

• Approved January minutes
• Accepted cancellation and down payment amendments to Tournament Policy (Unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted terminology for Performance Art Venues, Plazas, and Entertainment Districts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposals for 16 townhomes at 3600 W. Persimmon Street and a large mixed-use development at 3800 S. JB Hunt Drive. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a conditional use permit for the Arkansas Center for Extreme Sports. An application for Oz Farms was withdrawn by the applicant.

• 16 attached townhomes at 3600 W. Persimmon Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Arkansas Center for Extreme Sports at 1113 S. 3rd Street
• 202,998-square foot mixed-use building at 3800 S. JB Hunt Drive

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal for 16 townhomes at 3600 W. Persimmon Street. They also approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Arkansas Center for Extreme Sports at 1113 S. 3rd Street, limiting parking to 14 spaces. Additionally, the Commission approved a 4-story mixed-use building at 3800 S. JB Hunt Drive, contingent on variances previously approved by the Board of Adjustment.

• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (Voice Vote: Unanimous)
• Approved 16 townhomes at 3600 W. Persimmon Street (Voice Vote: Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Arkansas Center for Extreme Sports with 14-space parking limit (Roll Call: Unanimous)
• Approved 4-story building at 3800 S. JB Hunt Drive (Voice Vote: Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from The Visionary (Founders East). The proposal seeks changes to ground floor glazing requirements and service access rules for a 3.43-acre site.

• Variance for building frontage/glazing in Pedestrian Priority zone
• Variance for service access on Pedestrian Priority frontage
• Project located near SE corner of W. JB Hunt Drive & W. Northgate Road

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved three separate variances for The Visionary (Founders East) project near W. JB Hunt Drive and W. Northgate Road. The board unanimously approved reduced ground-floor glazing, relaxed building frontage requirements, and service access on a pedestrian priority frontage. All three requests were approved by voice vote.

• Approved variance from 50% ground-floor glazing requirement (Voice vote)
• Approved variance from 90% building frontage requirement (Voice vote)
• Approved variance allowing service access on pedestrian priority frontage (Voice vote)
• Accepted March 5, 2024 minutes (Voice vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The provided document contains only the meeting header and procedural sections. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are listed in the text.

The Board unanimously approved revisions to the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and recognized an official vacancy on the Board. The Board also appointed a Secretary and approved the November 2023 meeting minutes.

• Recognized a vacancy on the Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Debbie Woehr as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Strategic Plan revisions in principle, subject to changes (Unanimous)
• Approved three previous month's financials (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 Foundation Grant for book kiosk electrical work

Water Utilities Commission

The commission will review financial, engineering, and pollution control reports. New business includes discussions on the Solids Handling Facility GMP and a change order for the Banz project. The agenda also covers utility service agreements and regional water authority participation.

• Award of 24" I-49 San Sewer Project
• Solids Handling Facility GMP
• Banz project change order
• Resolution for temporary provision of utility services
• Participation in Benton-Washington Regional Public Water Authority construction

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to review the February 14, 2024 minutes and financial report. The agenda includes consideration of a Lease Assignment Agreement for T1-C and the naming of the East Hangar Development Access Driveway.

• Consideration of Lease Assignment Agreement: T1-C
• Designation (Naming) of East Hangar Development Access Driveway

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will conduct an oath of office for Commissioner Hamm Hayes and approve February 2024 minutes. The meeting also includes reviewing financial reports and evaluating multiple funding requests for various conferences and festivals.

• $25,000 request for the 2024 Poultry Festival
• $20,000 request for the 2024 Winter Retreat
• $10 per room night for Petroleum Accountants Society conference
• $10 per room night for TRS Healthcare Spring Retreat
• $10 per room night for Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators conference

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission approved funding for five events: $25,000 for The Poultry Federation's 2024 Poultry Festival, $20,000 for the Christian Witness Center's 2024 Winter Retreat (plus $10 per actualized room night over 1,000), and $10 per actualized room night in Rogers for three other events. It also accepted the February 2024 minutes and February financials, both unanimously, and agreed to move its meeting start time to 11AM. No public comment was recorded and there was no old business.

• Approved $10 per actualized room night in Rogers for Petroleum Accountants Society 2025 COPAS National Conference (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for The Poultry Federation 2024 Poultry Festival (unanimous)
• Approved $10 per actualized room night in Rogers for TRS Healthcare 2024 Spring Retreat (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for Christian Witness Center 2024 Winter Retreat, plus $10 per actualized room night over 1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $10 per actualized room night in Rogers for Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators 2024 Annual Conference (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February financial report (unanimous)
• Moved A&P meeting start time to 11AM (unanimous)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review committee reports on zoning changes, a local budget amendment, and infrastructure funding. Three ordinances propose changing land-use classifications for properties at 103 W. Laura St., 2305 S. Dixieland, and 1200 N. Dixieland to permit different types of development. The council will also consider redirecting $10,303 in state trauma system grant funds to medical supplies and approving federal aid for sidewalk work on Highway 71b between West Pleasant Grove Road and West New Hope Road. These items would update local land-use rules, direct public safety funding, and improve pedestrian infrastructure along a major roadway.

• Three rezoning ordinances changing classifications at 103 W. Laura St., 2305 S. Dixieland, and 1200 N. Dixieland
• Budget amendment directing $10,303 state trauma grant funds to medical supplies accounts
• Resolution seeking federal aid for Highway 71b sidewalk improvements between West Pleasant Grove Rd and West New Hope Rd
• Encroachment agreement with Trash Ice Cream, Inc. at 310 South 1st Street

The City Council adopted three ordinances to rezone land at 103 W. Laura St., 2305 S. Dixieland, and 1200 N. Dixieland. The council also approved federal aid for sidewalk improvements and a budget amendment for medical supplies.

• Approved use of federal aid for Highway 71b sidewalk improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved encroachment and usage agreement with Trash Ice Cream, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved destruction of certain Legal Department records (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,303 budget amendment for State Trauma System Grant medical supplies (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 103 W. Laura St. from A-1 to N-R (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2305 S. Dixieland from A-1 to N-R (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1200 N. Dixieland to RMF-15B and accepted Density Concept Plan (Unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will conduct interviews for entry level police officer applicants during an executive session.

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

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use requests, including zoning changes for residential and commercial properties. The agenda includes discussions on building new structures for mixed-use, storage, vehicle sales, and a food truck court.

• Rezoning 2305 S. Dixieland Road from A-1 to NR
• Rezoning 103 W. Laura Street from A-1 to NR
• Rezoning 55.25 acres near N. Dixieland Road & W. Olive Street to RMF-15B
• Conditional Use Permit for animal grooming and boarding at 2501 N. 14th Place
• Conditional Use Permit for assembly, ceremonies, and weddings at 3232 W. Oak

The commission recommended three rezoning requests to City Council and approved several land subdivision and development plans. A conditional use permit for a dog grooming business was approved with a limit on the number of dogs, while a request for a wedding venue was tabled.

• Recommended David Vega, Jack Hales, and Olive & Dixieland rezone requests to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Fuzzy Bones Dog Grooming limited to nine dogs (Unanimous)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for Oz Farms wedding venue (8-1)
• Approved variance for Meadows Development setback and landscaping (Unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Everett Infinity vehicle sales building (Unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Meadows Railyard food truck court (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including The District Mixed Use Phase 2 and Family Storage 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (8-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests during its March 5 meeting. These items include requests for building setback reductions, parking space reductions, and an extension of a development plan approval.

• Setback reduction request at 1209 W. Easy Street
• LSDP approval extension for ±67.17 acres near S. Champions Drive and W. Pleasant Grove Road
• Parking space reduction request for ±3.73 acres near W. Poplar and 45th Street

The Board of Adjustment approved requests to reduce building setbacks for a warehouse office and to reduce required parking spaces for a commercial project. One request regarding a land development plan was moved to the Planning Commission agenda.

• Approved variance for Easy Street Flex to reduce building setbacks at 1209 W. Easy Street (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Everett Infinity to reduce required parking spaces from 112 to 62 near W. Poplar & 45th Street (Unanimous)
• Moved variance request for The Pointe at Rogers to the April 2nd Planning Commission agenda
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The board will review the minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes a financial report and quarterly payments for April, May, and June 2024.

• Action on December 4, 2023 Minutes
• Quarterly Payments for April, May, and June 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the razing of a nuisance structure at 1300 N. D Street. The meeting also includes discussions on disposing of fifty automated external defibrillators and several commission appointments.

• Public hearing for the removal of a nuisance structure at 1300 N. D Street
• Resolution to declare fifty automated external defibrillators as surplus for disposal
• Appointment of Charlie Simmons to the Rogers Airport Commission through February 27, 2029
• Appointment of Cora (Dede) Hamm to the Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission through February 27, 2028
• Street closure request for Fortunes Shadow Map Request

The City Council authorized a sewer revenue bond for system improvements and approved nine separate resolutions to amend the 2024 and 2023 budgets. The council also approved three rezoning requests and updated city code regarding parcel sizes.

• Adopted Ord. #24-04 for sewer system improvements and issuance of a Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for airport grants ($3,008,219), American Rescue funds ($1,446,711), and CDBG funds ($364,693) (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for CMRS 911 reserves ($1,347,361), Court Automation reserves ($81,807), and Street Fund reserves ($3,325,861) (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for grant proceeds and General Fund reserves totaling $23,881,286 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. #24-05 amending city code regarding lot, tract, or parcel size (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1203 S. 3rd St from I-1 to IA (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 4030 W. West Drive from RMF-6.5A to RMF-6.5A-CU (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 2460 S. 26th Street from A-1 to N-R (Unanimous)

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will discuss amendments to the Tournament Policy concerning cancellations and down payments. The agenda also includes venues administration and the introduction of Mr. Saavedra. Other sections of the agenda contain no specific items.

• Amendments to Tournament Policy cancellation and down payment rules
• Venues administration
• Introduction of Mr. Saavedra

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review minutes from a 2023 committee meeting and receive a report on the implementation of prior years' recommendations. The commission will also discuss procedures for investment policy administration and a proposed change to minimum reserves.

• Approval of March 20, 2023 Depository and Investment Committee Minutes
• Report on implementation of prior years' recommendations
• Administration of the Investment Policy procedures
• Recommendation to modify RWU Investment Policy regarding minimum reserves

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the February 20, 2024 Depository and Investment Committee Meeting. The commission will also consider an updated list of depositories.

• Approval of February 20, 2024 Depository and Investment Committee minutes
• Review of updated List of Depositories

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review financial, engineering, and pollution control reports. New business includes several resolutions regarding sewer policy, bond specifications, and equipment procurement.

• Resolution 24-04: Preparation of Sewer Capacity Policy
• Resolution No. 24-05: Updating Performance and Payment Bond Specifications
• Resolution No. 24-06: Purchase of Aerator Gearboxes
• Resolution 24-07: Contract for Biosolids Purchase and Removal
• Change Order for 2024 Pipe Bursting Contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. One involves rezoning 4451 and 4453 S. Dixieland Road to a residential multifamily district. The second is a variance request for landscape and setback requirements at 2339 S. 8th Street.

• Rezoning of 4451 & 4453 S. Dixieland Road to RMF-32.5B residential multifamily zoning
• Variance request for landscape and setback requirements at 2339 S. 8th Street

The Planning Commission postponed a rezoning request for The Hamilton to a future meeting. A variance request for Meadows Development regarding landscape and setback requirements was tabled.

• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Postponed The Hamilton rezone request for 4451 & 4453 S. Dixieland Road to 4/2/24 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Meadows Development variance request for 2339 S. 8th Street (Unanimous)

General

The Board of Adjustment will review a request by Meadows Railyard regarding location restrictions for food trucks. The request seeks to allow food trucks within 15 feet of a building entrance at the 2339 S. 8th Street property.

• Variance request (VAR 24-03) for Meadows Railyard at 2339 S. 8th Street
• Request to modify food truck proximity requirements to building entrances

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Meadows Railyard to place food trucks closer than 15 feet to building entrances. The board also accepted the minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting.

• Approved variance (VAR 24-03) for food trucks to be within 15 feet of building entrances at 2339 S. 8th Street
• Approved January 2, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Airport Commission

The commission will review the January 10, 2024 minutes and the January 31, 2024 financial report. The agenda includes a consideration of a Lease Assignment Agreement for T3-F and the election of officers.

• Consideration of Lease Assignment Agreement: T3-F
• Election of Officers

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance for sewer system construction and a revenue bond. The agenda also includes several resolutions to amend the 2024 budget using grant proceeds and fund reserves. Additionally, the council will consider zoning changes and new commission appointments.

• Ordinance for sewer system improvements and Series 2024 revenue bond issuance
• Budget amendment to recognize $2,653,299.00 in grant proceeds
• Re-zoning of 1203 S. 3rd St from I-1 to IA
• Re-zoning of 4030 W. West Drive from RMF-6.5A to RMF-6.5A-CU
• Appointment of Brahm Driver to the Rogers Airport Commission

The Rogers City Council met on January 23, 2024, and adopted six resolutions on unanimous voice votes. These included authorizing a real estate agreement with the Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation, authorizing the sale of the Persimmon Street elevated storage tank site, and approving a right-of-way encroachment agreement for 102-106 W Walnut Street. The council also scheduled a public hearing on a nuisance structure and waived competitive bidding for the purchase of ten Chevrolet Tahoes and three Chevrolet Traverses for the Police Department and a Kenworth T380 truck for the Fire Department.

• Adopted RES. R24-05 authorizing a real estate agreement with the Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation for the sale of certain city-owned property (voice vote: unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-06 authorizing the sale of the Persimmon Street elevated storage tank site (voice vote: unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-07 authorizing a permanent encroachment and usage agreement within the public right of way with H And C Property Holdings, LLC for 102-106 W Walnut Street (voice vote: unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-08 scheduling a public hearing to determine a nuisance structure on certain property in Rogers (voice vote: unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-09 waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of ten Chevrolet Tahoes and three Chevrolet Traverses for the Rogers Police Department (voice vote: unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R24-10 waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of a Kenworth T380 truck, chassis, box, installation and delivery for the Rogers Fire Department (voice vote: unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the January 09, 2024 meeting as presented (voice vote: unanimous)
• Suspended the rules to consider all agenda items on a single reading (roll call: unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a development plan for a new retail store and hold public hearings on three rezoning requests. These items involve changes to industrial, multifamily residential, and neighborhood residential zoning districts.

• 7,180 sq. ft. retail store proposal at 4311 S. Pleasant Crossing Boulevard
• Rezoning of 1203 S. 3rd Street from I-1 to I-A zoning district
• Rezoning of 4030 W. West Drive to include Condominium Use
• Rezoning and Density Concept Plan for Taylor Subdivision at 2460 S. 26th Street

The Rogers Planning Commission met on February 6, 2024, and approved its January 2, 2024 minutes. It approved a consent agenda item for a 7,180 sq. ft. retail store at 4311 S. Pleasant Crossing Boulevard. In public hearings, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend three rezoning requests to City Council: Kimberly Johnson's request for 1203 S. 3rd Street, Bellview Place's request for 4030 W. West Drive, and Taylor Subdivision's request for 2460 S. 26th Street. The Taylor Subdivision request was first referred to the Zoning Review Committee, which met during a recess, and then the Commission voted to recommend approval to City Council.

• Approved January 2, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda: LSDP for 7,180 sq. ft. retail store at 4311 S. Pleasant Crossing Boulevard (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval to City Council: Rezone 1203 S. 3rd Street and 0.19 acres to the south from I-1 to I-A (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval to City Council: Rezone 4030 W. West Drive from RMF-6.5A to RMF-6.5A-CU (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred Taylor Subdivision rezone/DCP for 2460 S. 26th Street and 0.46 acres to the south to the Zoning Review Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval to City Council: Taylor Subdivision rezone/DCP for 2460 S. 26th Street and 0.46 acres to the south (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will review several committee reports including real estate agreements and public safety equipment. Discussions include the sale of city-owned property and requests to waive competitive bidding for police and fire department vehicles.

• Sale of certain real property owned by the City of Rogers to Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation
• Sale of the Persimmon Street Elevated Storage Tank site
• Encroachment agreement with H and C Property Holdings, LLC for 102-106 W Walnut Street
• Competitive bidding waiver for ten Chevrolet Tahoes and three Chevrolet Traverses for Rogers Police Department
• Competitive bidding waiver for a Kenworth T380 truck for Rogers Fire Department

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission is holding public hearings on three zoning change proposals. These requests would alter the permitted land uses and development standards for properties along S. 3rd Street, W. West Drive, and S. 26th Street. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as reviewing prior meeting minutes and receiving staff reports; no final votes are scheduled in this document.

• Public hearing on Kimberly Johnson’s request to rezone 1203 S. 3rd Street from I-1 to I-A district
• Public hearing on Bellview Place’s request to rezone 4030 W. West Drive from RMF-6.5A to RMF6.5A-CU district
• Public hearing on Taylor Subdivision’s request to rezone 2460 S. 26th Street from A-1 to N-R district with a Density Concept Plan

Public Art Commission

The commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes an update on mural timing and progress from Ryan Tate.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Mural timing and progress update by Ryan Tate
• Victory Theater remodel and programming updates

Airport Commission

The January 10, 2024, meeting of the Rogers Airport Commission consists of procedural business. The commission will review the December 13, 2023, minutes and a financial report for December 31, 2023. No new business or specific projects are listed on this agenda.

• Action on December 13, 2023, minutes
• Review of December 31, 2023, financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission approved several CEF funding requests related to local events. It also approved the 2024 RLEDC AP Commission contract.

• $10 per actualized room night for Raza Dance – 2024 Dance Festival
• $10 per actualized room night for East Initiative – 2024 Summer Seminar
• $7,000 base plus $10 per actualized room night over 700 rooms for Arkansas Athletes Outreach – 2024 Border War Tournament
• Approval of the 2024 RLEDC AP Commission contract

City Council

The City Council will review several committee reports including a $3,189,970.00 transfer to local fire pension reserves. Discussions also include street aid for New Hope Road, vehicle purchases for the fire department, and various land use ordinances.

• Resolution to commit $3,189,970.00 from General Fund Unrestricted Reserves to Local Fire Pension Committed Reserves
• Resolution regarding state aid street monies for the New Hope Road overlay
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for three Chevrolet vehicles for the Rogers Fire Department
• Ordinance to re-zone lands at 511 W Pecan from N-R to NBT
• Ordinance accepting the final plat of The Village at Pinnacle Hills

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted resolutions for street aid, electronic bidding, fire department vehicles, and a $3.19 million transfer to fire pension reserves. The council also approved two ordinances amending the Downtown Rogers Development Code and rezoning land at 511 W Pecan, passing both with 6-2 votes. Additionally, the final plat for The Village at Pinnacle Hills was accepted unanimously.

• Adopted resolution to use state aid for New Hope Road overlay (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution designating electronic bidding vendor for 2024 projects (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution waiving bidding for three Chevrolet fire vehicles (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution committing $3,189,970 to fire pension reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. #24-01 amending Downtown Rogers Development Code (6-2)
• Adopted emergency clause for Ord. #24-01 (6-2)
• Adopted Ord. #24-02 rezoning 511 W Pecan from N-R to NBT (5-2)
• Adopted emergency clause for Ord. #24-02 (5-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a golf cart display and a rezoning request for W. Pecan Street. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing the 2024 Zoning Review Committee and potential amendments to the Downtown Rogers Development Code.

• CUP: Hudson Golf Cart Display (N. 4th Street & W. Hudson Road)
• RZN: Rezoning of 511 W. Pecan Street from N-R to NBT
• Amendment to Chapter 14 regarding downtown Rogers neighborhood setbacks
• Establishment of 2024 Zoning Review Committee members

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a golf cart display and recommended a residential-to-transition rezone to City Council. It also approved changing all permitted commercial uses in the Neighborhood Transition (NBT) district to conditional uses.

• Approved conditional use permit for Hudson Golf Cart Display (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for rezoning 511 W. Pecan Street from N-R to NBT (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved amendment to change all permitted commercial uses in NBT district to conditional (Unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council changes to Section 14-715(4.5) to establish a Neighborhood Overlay for downtown setbacks (Unanimous)
• Appointed Derek Burnett to the Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Appointed Zoning Review Committee members, excluding McClure, Cicioni, Burnett, and Samuels (Unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

General

The Board of Adjustment will elect its 2024 Chairman and Secretary. The board will also consider a request from Meadows Railyard to reduce building setbacks and parking space reduction at 2331 S. 8th Street. Additionally, the board will review the November 21, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Election of 2024 Chairman and Secretary
• Request for building setback and parking space reduction at 2331 S. 8th Street (VAR 23-35)
• Review of November 21, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a proposed food truck court at 2331 S. 8th Street. The approval allows for a reduction in the rear setback and a reduction in required parking spaces.

• Approved minutes from November 7 and November 21, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved election of Mandel Samuels as Chair, Hannah Cicioni as Vice Chair, and Derek Burnett as Secretary
• Approved variance (VAR 23-35) for rear setback reduction (15 feet to 0 feet) and parking reduction (33 spaces to 20 spaces) at 2331 S. 8th Street