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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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