Rogers public meetings in 2025

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will review the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and the financial report dated November 30, 2025. A manager's report will be presented. The commission will discuss bids for constructing a hangar and apron as old business. No new business items are listed.

• Action on minutes from November 12, 2025
• Financial report for November 30, 2025
• Manager's report
• Discussion of bids to construct a hangar and apron (old business)
• Notice of city office closures for Christmas (December 24‑25)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Policy Committee will meet to review ongoing planning policies and guide implementation strategies. Discussion items include the Pattern Zone Project, revisions to rezone criteria, and street connectivity standards. Action items include creating a heatmap of zoning conformance to placetypes and a development opportunity map. The commission will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule, the Razorback Greenway Plan, and upcoming updates to the Future Land Use Map and zoning regulations.

• Pattern Zone Project discussion
• Revisions to rezone criteria
• Create zoning conformance heatmap by placetype
• Create development opportunity map for marketing and smart growth
• 2026 Future Land Use Map and zoning updates

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will conduct a standard meeting covering call to order, a public forum, roll call, action on minutes, staff reports, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The meeting will follow standard procedures, including call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. Staff and board reports will be presented, and a consent agenda will be considered. The commission will also hold a public hearing and discuss any old or new business before adjourning.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on seven clean-up liens for overgrown vegetation and debris at specific properties. Committee reports include resolutions for those liens, a budget amendment of $411,738 from reserves, and adoption of the 2026 budget and its provisions. New business includes accepting a final plat for 112 N. 13th Street.

• Resolution to adopt the City of Rogers' 2026 budget and appropriate funds
• Ordinance authorizing adoption of certain provisions of the 2026 budget
• Resolution amending 2025 budget to appropriate $411,738 from General Fund reserves
• Clean-up lien for removal of vegetation/clutter at 410 N. 5th Street, 930 S. 25th Street, and other properties
• Final plat acceptance for 112 N. 13th Street

The Rogers City Council approved clean‑up lien resolutions for several properties, amended the 2025 budget to allocate $1,076.51 for insurance reimbursement and $411,738 from general fund reserves, adopted the 2026 budget, and passed an ordinance declaring 205 N. 3rd St a nuisance structure with an emergency clause. All actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved clean‑up lien for removal of vegetation at 410 N. 5th St (unanimous)
• Approved clean‑up lien for removal of overgrown weeds at 930 S. 25th St (unanimous)
• Approved clean‑up lien for removal of overgrown weeds at 1001 S. 10th St (unanimous)
• Approved clean‑up lien for removal of construction debris at 1111 N. 12th St (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget to appropriate $1,076.51 for insurance reimbursement and vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget to appropriate $411,738 from general fund reserves to various accounts (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 budget, authorizing expenditures for the fiscal year (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance declaring 205 N. 3rd St a nuisance structure, with emergency clause (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Civil Service Commission will meet on Dec 4, 2025 at the Community Risk Reduction Building, 113 N. 4th Street. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and a public forum. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of civil service rules and regulations under New Business. The meeting will conclude with announcements and adjournment.

• Public Forum – open public comments
• Civil Service Rules and Regulations – discussion under New Business

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two common signage plans: BCS Hopper at 206 S. Promenade Boulevard and The Visionary at 3800 S. JB Hunt Drive. Commissioners will also elect officers for 2026. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Metro by T-Mobile at 302 S. 8th Street.

• BCS Hopper Common Signage Plan at 206 S. Promenade Boulevard
• The Visionary Common Signage Plan at 3800 S. JB Hunt Drive
• 2026 election of Planning Commission officers
• Metro by T-Mobile variance request at 302 S. 8th Street

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously approved the BCS Hopper Common Signage Plan at 206 S. Promenade Boulevard and the Visionary Common Signage Plan at 3800 S. JB Hunt Drive. The commission also unanimously appointed its 2026 officers, naming Samantha Best as Chair and Derek Burnett as Vice Chair. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two wall signs at 302 S. 8th Street and simultaneously denied the proposed sign sizes, and it appointed its 2026 leadership. All votes were voice votes with unanimous approval.

• Approved BCS Hopper Common Signage Plan (206 S. Promenade Blvd) – Unanimous voice vote
• Approved The Visionary Common Signage Plan (3800 S. JB Hunt Drive) – Unanimous voice vote
• Appointed 2026 Planning Commission Chair (Samantha Best) – Unanimous voice vote
• Appointed 2026 Planning Commission Vice Chair (Derek Burnett) – Unanimous voice vote
• Approved two wall signs at 302 S. 8th Street – Unanimous voice vote
• Denied the proposed sizes of the signs at 302 S. 8th Street – Unanimous voice vote
• Appointed 2026 Board of Adjustment Chair (Derek Burnett) – Unanimous voice vote
• Appointed 2026 Board of Adjustment Vice Chair (Isaac Stevens) – Unanimous voice vote

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will meet to approve minutes from September, set quarterly payments for early 2026, hear a financial report, and discuss a board member vacancy. No major policy changes or large expenditures are on the agenda.

• Quarterly payments for January, February, March 2026
• Board member vacancy — new business item
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments and resolutions from committees, including appropriating $52,813 for a compact excavator and $53,894 for a truck, plus a donation from the Downtown Rotary Club. Two public hearings will address declaring nuisance structures at 205 N. 3rd Street and 1201 N. 8th Street. The council will also authorize donation of obsolete police body cameras to Bentonville.

• Public hearing to declare nuisance structure at 205 N. 3rd Street
• Public hearing to declare nuisance structure at 1201 N. 8th Street
• Resolution to appropriate $52,813 for a compact excavator from Bobcat of NW Arkansas for Parks Department
• Resolution to appropriate $53,894 for a Chevrolet Silverado truck from Mayse Automotive, waiving competitive bidding
• Resolution to acknowledge donation of 20 obsolete body cameras to Bentonville Police Department

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #25-62 declaring two properties at 205 N. 3rd Street and 1201 N. 8th Street nuisance structures and approved its emergency clause. The council also approved a series of resolutions, including a donation of body‑worn cameras to the Bentonville Police Department, several budget amendments appropriating funds for capital expenditures and recognizing a $1,000 donation, and agreements to purchase Chevrolet Silverado trucks for the Parks Department and the Executive Airport. All motions passed by voice vote with no opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-62 declaring 205 N. 3rd St and 1201 N. 8th St nuisance structures (unanimous)
• Adopted emergency clause for the nuisance ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 20 body‑worn cameras to Bentonville Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to appropriate $12,495.00 to capital expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to appropriate $52,813.00 to capital expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved recognition of $1,000 donation from Downtown Rotary Club (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Mayse Automotive Group to purchase Chevrolet Silverado for Parks Dept, appropriating $53,894.00 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Chevrolet of Fayetteville for 2026 Silverado for Rogers Executive Airport (unanimous)

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review funding requests for several events, including conference room night fees, conference support, and tournament sponsorships. Items include $10 per room night for the Arkansas Emergency Management Association 2026 conference, $10,000 for the Opaa! Food Management 2026 Leadership Conference, $3,000 each for Rogers Public Schools basketball tournaments, $30,000 for the Arkansas Premier Tournaments 2026 season, and $500 for the Bravo Spirit Diamond State Championship. The meeting also includes a financial report and 2025 budget line‑item adjustments.

• $30,000 – Arkansas Premier Tournaments 2026 season
• $10,000 – Opaa! Food Management 2026 Annual Leadership Conference
• $3,000 – Rogers Public Schools 2025 FNB Classic Girl’s Basketball Tournament
• $3,000 – Rogers Public Schools 2025 Hoopfest Boys’ Basketball Tournament
• $500 – Bravo Spirit 2026 Diamond State Championship

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review progress reports and discuss officer roles for the upcoming January elections. The group will also review the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of 2025 recreation participation and rental numbers
• Consideration of officer roles for January elections
• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Projects/Progress Reports
• No December meeting scheduled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request from Mach 1 regarding a Common Signage Plan. The commission will also review minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting.

• Common Signage Plan request by Mach 1 at 2255 W. Hudson Road

The Rogers Planning Commission approved the Mach 1 Common Signage Plan for 2255 W. Hudson Road, requiring the pole sign to be no taller than 24 feet. The motion passed by a voice vote of 7‑1, with Commissioner Best voting no. The commission also approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved November 4, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Mach 1 Common Signage Plan with pole sign limited to 24 ft (voice vote 7‑1)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to discuss bids for constructing a hangar and apron. The meeting will be held at the Beaver Lake Conference Room and virtually.

• Discussion of Bids- Construct Hangar and Apron
• Action on Minutes: October 8, 2025
• Financial Report: October 31, 2025

City Council

The Rogers City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances from its committees, including a resolution to appropriate funds from General Fund reserves for additional Police Department positions, a resolution to accept a $2.2 million federal grant for street projects and purchase two new trucks, and three ordinances to rezone properties in the Lanning, Bellview, and Moffett areas from T2 to T4.1 or T3.2.

• Resolution to appropriate from General Fund reserves for additional Police Department positions
• Resolution to accept $2,214,469 federal grant and appropriate $886,018 in local reserves for street capital projects
• Resolution to authorize purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverados for Street Department
• Ordinance to rezone Lanning property from T2 to T4.1
• Ordinance to rezone Bellview property from T2 to T4.1

The Rogers City Council approved several budget amendments, including a $1,700 donation for park benches, $3,670 for reimbursements, and the recognition of $2,214,469 in grant revenue that was allocated to capital‑improvement street projects. The council also authorized the purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado trucks for the Street Department and adopted multiple rezoning ordinances and an easement plat. All actions were approved by voice vote or roll‑call, with one rezoning ordinance passing with a single dissent.

• Adopted donation resolution for $1,700 park benches – voice vote unanimous
• Adopted reimbursement resolution for $3,670 – voice vote unanimous
• Adopted grant‑revenue resolution recognizing $2,214,469 and allocating funds for street projects – voice vote unanimous
• Authorized purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado trucks for the Street Department – voice vote unanimous
• Adopted rezoning ordinance #25-58 (T2 to T4.1 – Lanning) – voice vote unanimous
• Adopted rezoning ordinance #25-59 (T2 to T4.1 – Bellview) – voice vote unanimous
• Adopted rezoning ordinance #25-60 (T2 to T3.2 – Moffett) – passed with one dissent (Townsen)
• Adopted easement plat ordinance #25-61 for 3207 W. Seminole Drive – voice vote unanimous

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a request from Neal Hefner Construction for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace fourteen existing windows at 214 South 1st Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, a public forum, and reports from commissioners and staff.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for window replacement at 214 S. 1st St.
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider three rezone requests on the consent agenda: Moffett, Lanning, and Mobius, each proposing a change from rural to higher-intensity zoning. The Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests from Randall Hurban and Rex Bair. Public testimony on items not on the agenda will be taken during the public forum.

• Moffett Rezone: 1618 S. Osage Rd. from T-2 (Rural) to T3.2 (Neighborhood Low Intensity)
• Lanning Rezone: 2729 W. Olive Street from T2 (Rural) to T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium-Intensity)
• Mobius Rezone: 5537 S. Bellview Road from T2 (Rural) to T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium-Intensity)
• Randall Hurban Variance: 9 S. Queensborough Lane in T3.1 district
• Rex Bair Variance: 4107 W. Mocking Lane in T3.2 district

The Rogers Planning Commission approved recommendations to rezone the properties at 1618 S. Osage Rd. to T3.2 and 2729 W. Olive Street to T4.1 and sent the recommendations to City Council. The commission also voted unanimously to cancel the scheduled meeting on December 16, 2025. The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved variances for 9 S. Queensborough Lane and 4107 W. Mocking Lane.

• Recommended rezoning of 1618 S. Osage Rd. to T3.2 (Neighborhood Low Intensity) – approved, unanimous voice vote
• Recommended rezoning of 2729 W. Olive Street to T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium-Intensity) – approved, unanimous voice vote
• Cancelled the 12/16 Planning Commission meeting – approved, unanimous voice vote
• Approved variance for 9 S. Queensborough Lane – approved, unanimous voice vote
• Approved variance for 4107 W. Mocking Lane – approved, unanimous voice vote

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review several budget amendments and a rezoning request. Discussions include funding for street improvements, airport construction, and health claims expenses.

• Appropriation of $250,000 from Street Fund Reserves for Walnut Street and 24th Street intersection improvements
• Contract with Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. not to exceed $353,843 for T-Hangar Apron Expansion at Rogers Executive Airport
• Appropriation of $1,170,013 from Excess Loss Reinsurance into Health Claims Expense Account
• Rezoning of lands from T4.1 to T4.2 for CCSM Ventures

The Rogers City Council adopted several budget amendments, including a $1,170,013 appropriation for health‑claims expenses and a $250,000 transfer for street‑fund reserves. It also approved a $388,843 appropriation for a T‑Hangar apron expansion at the Rogers Executive Airport and re‑zoned land from T4.1 to T4.2. All actions were approved by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved suspension of rules to consider all agenda items in a single reading (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution R25-103: amend 2025 budget, appropriate $250,000 from Street Fund Reserves (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution R25-104: amend 2025 budget, appropriate $388,843 for T‑Hangar apron expansion at Rogers Executive Airport (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution R25-105: amend 2025 budget, recognize and appropriate $1,170,013 for health‑claims expense account (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-57: re‑zone certain lands from T4.1 to T4.2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted ordinance introduced by Minor (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted emergency clause attached to the ordinance (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review state laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and consider updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC). The body will also discuss a zoning approach for DTR and revisions to the Rezone Ordinance.

• Review of state ADU laws and potential UDC updates
• Consideration of DTR zoning approach for development and preservation
• Development of an annual report format with project visuals
• Discussion of Rezone Ordinance revisions and Future Land Use Map relationship
• Review of zoning mix requirements and orderly transitions

Historic District Commission

The Rogers Historic District Commission is scheduled to meet on October 21, 2025, at 5:15 PM. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, reports from staff, and action on minutes.

• Call to Order
• Public Forum
• Roll Call
• Action on Minutes
• Reports from Staff

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on two rezones on consent: CCSM Ventures Rezone (0.96 acres at E. Walnut and E. Spring Street, from T4.1 to T4.2) and Moffett Rezone (1618 S. Osage Rd., from T-2 Rural to T3.1). The Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request at 2613 W. Green Acres Rd. Commissioners will also discuss pre-approved residential building plans.

• Variance request at 2613 W. Green Acres Rd. from Unified Development Code in T3.1 district
• Rezone of 0.96 acres near E. Walnut and E. Spring Street from T4.1 to T4.2 (standard review)
• Rezone of 1618 S. Osage Rd. from T-2 Rural to T3.1 (standard review)
• Presentation on pre-approved building plans for residential buildings

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the CCSM Ventures rezoning request to City Council and to table the Moffett rezoning until the next meeting. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a fence‑height variance at 2613 W. Green Acres, allowing a six‑foot fence and treating the yard as interior. All votes were voice votes with unanimous approval.

• Recommend CCSM Ventures rezoning to City Council (unanimous voice vote)
• Table Moffett rezoning request until 11/4 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve fence‑height variance at 2613 W. Green Acres, six‑foot limit (unanimous voice vote)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will consider several items, including a resolution to authorize offers for land needed for the Western Corridor Transmission Line. It will also review a design contract amendment for the Western Corridor Water Transmission Main and a budget amendment. Additional items include changes to employee policy, development participation for Walnut Commons multifamily housing, and two change orders for sewer work on Oak Street and Blossom Way.

• Resolution 25-31: Authorize offers for land acquisition for Western Corridor Transmission Line
• Design Contract Amendment #2 for Western Corridor Water Transmission Main
• Budget amendment presented by J. Sigmon
• Change Order 2: Oak Street from 52nd to Dodson
• Change Order 1: Blossom Way large‑diameter sewer lining

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to consider approving updates to the Tournament/Daily Rental Policy Manual and revised field rental pricing. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of updates to the Tournament/Daily Rental Policy Manual
• Revised field rental pricing

The commission voted to approve the June 2025 minutes as presented. The motion was made by Ryan Neal, seconded by Greg Lindley, and passed by unanimous voice vote. No other actions or approvals were taken during the meeting.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider nine resolutions from committees, including budget amendments for a police dispatch geo-redundant site ($45,920), a firefighter grant ($130,909), a Walton Family Foundation trail grant ($52,000), and a lease extension for the Arts & Culture Department. Two nuisance structure public hearings are scheduled. Two easement ordinances for properties on N C Street and Carmax are also up for first reading.

• Resolution amending budget with $45,920 for police dispatch geo-redundant site
• Grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation up to $52,000 for Cambridge Trail Connection
• Lease extension with Great Southern Bank for Arts & Culture space at 2522 Pinnacle Hills Parkway
• Firefighter grant up to $130,909 from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Public hearings to determine nuisance structures at 205 N 3rd St and 1201 N 8th St

The Rogers City Council approved multiple resolutions, including authorizing disposal of obsolete property, scheduling public hearings for nuisance structures, amending the 2025 budget to fund a Geo Redundant Prime Site project, and entering grant and lease agreements. Additional actions adopted were budget allocations for insurance reimbursements and a DHS grant, and acceptance of easement plats. All items were adopted by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved resolution R25-95 authorizing disposal of obsolete property (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolution R25-96 authorizing disposal of obsolete property at 116 E Walnut St (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolutions R25-97 and R25-98 scheduling public hearings for nuisance structures at 205 N. 3rd St and 1201 N. 8th St (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment R25-99 allocating $45,920 from CMRS reserves to capital expenditures for the Geo Redundant Prime Site project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation for up to $52,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved six‑month lease extension with Great Southern Bank for space at 2522 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Suite 100 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved budget amendments recognizing $4,104.03 insurance reimbursements and up to $130,909.09 DHS grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted easement plats for 1802 N C Street and Carmax Auto Superstores (unanimous voice vote)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the FAA for navigation equipment and consider bids for T-Hangar Apron Construction. The meeting will be held at the Beaver Lake Conference Room and virtually.

• Consideration of FAA Memorandum of Agreement No. DTFAGL-06-L-00134
• Consideration of Lease Assignment Agreement: T2-F
• Consideration of Bids for T-Hangar Apron Construction
• Approval of September 10, 2025 minutes
• Review of September 30, 2025 financial report

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness request from Inspire Wellness to replace a canopy and paint the exterior at 110 W. Walnut Street. The commission will also vote to approve the meeting minutes from September 16, 2025. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Inspire Wellness certificate of appropriateness for canopy replacement and exterior paint at 110 W. Walnut Street
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss two variance applications: one from Thrasher Investments for 2010 W. Walnut Street in the T5.2 (City Medium‑Intensity) district, and another from Josh Duncan for 904 E. Lakeview Drive in the T3.1 (Neighborhood Very Low‑Intensity) district. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

• Approve September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Variance request for 2010 W. Walnut St (T5.2 City Medium‑Intensity) – represented by Leah Thrasher
• Variance request for 904 E. Lakeview Dr (T3.1 Neighborhood Very Low‑Intensity) – represented by Josh Duncan

Planning Commission

This is a discussion-only meeting; no action items are scheduled. The Board will discuss upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments including future land use map outlier placetypes, rezone criteria, and zoning standards. Also on the agenda is the 2026 work program featuring the 71B Corridor Plan and Razorback Greenway, along with development transparency initiatives and an annual report.

• Discussion of UDC amendments: Future Land Use Map outlier placetypes, rezone criteria, zoning standards
• Discussion of 2026 work program: 71B Corridor Plan (regional framework and local plan), Razorback Greenway (local sub-area), Regional Land Use Plan
• Legislative update from the 95th General Assembly
• Development transparency initiatives: landing page, dashboard, map
• Annual report discussion

City Council

The Rogers City Council meeting will address three items. Two resolutions will amend the 2025 budget: one to recognize $104,714 in insurance reimbursements and move the funds to the vehicle maintenance account, and another to provide additional compensation to city employees using general, street, and airport reserve funds. The council will also consider an ordinance to rezone land on 21st Street from T2 to T3.2 under the Unified Development Code.

• Resolution amending the 2025 budget to recognize $104,714 insurance reimbursements and appropriate the amount to vehicle maintenance account #100-03-70165.
• Resolution amending the 2025 budget to provide additional compensation to city employees, funded from general, street, and airport reserves.
• Ordinance amending City of Rogers Unified Development Code Section 1.4.3 to rezone certain lands from T2 to T3.2 on 21st Street.

The council announced the Mayor Hines, Bikes, Blues, & BBQ event scheduled for Oct 1‑4. A motion to adjourn was moved by Reithemeyer, seconded by Wolf, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review and vote on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The applications are for exterior paint at 222 S. 1st Street, cornice replacement at 113 W. Walnut Street, and corbel and cornice restoration at 115 W. Walnut Street. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings for old and new business.

• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• COA for Frisco Properties to paint exterior EIFS and rear stair tower at 222 S. 1st St.
• COA for Rogers Hardware 2 to replace cornice at 113 W. Walnut St.
• COA for Southwest Power Building to restore corbels and cornice at 115 W. Walnut St.

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for the property at 2140 S. 21st Street. The request seeks to change the zoning district from T2 (Rural) to T3.2 (Neighborhood Low‑Intensity). The commission will review the application during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Other agenda items include routine actions on minutes and consent agenda items.

• Rezone 2140 S. 21st Street from T2 (Rural) to T3.2 (Neighborhood Low‑Intensity) zoning district

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. A rezoning request for 2124 21st Street from T2 (Rural) to T3.2 (Neighborhood Low‑Intensity) was presented with staff recommendation for approval and no public comments. The commission unanimously voted to recommend the rezoning to City Council. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended rezoning of 2124 21st Street from T2 to T3.2 to City Council (unanimous voice vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review financial reports as of August 31, 2025, and receive reports from the Foundation and Friends of the Library.

• Financial reports for August 31, 2025

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review bid results for water and sewer replacements and asphalt rehabilitation. The body will also consider engineering proposals for the RPCF expansion and Oak St. improvements.

• Bid results for S. 4th St. Water & Sewer Replacement
• Bid results for Blossom Way Sewer Main Lining
• Bid results for 2025 RWU Ashphalt Rehabilitation
• Engineering Design Proposal for RPCF Expansion Project
• Engineering Design Amendment for Oak St. Improvements (28th to Promenade)

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and consider funding requests. The meeting will be held in the Rogers Lowell Chamber Trammel Conference Room.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Funding requests review
• Director's report
• Public comment period

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will consider the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting, review the August 31, 2025 financial report, and hear the manager’s report. The agenda also includes sections for old business, new business, other business, and upcoming events, but no specific items are listed.

• Review August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review August 31, 2025 financial report
• Manager’s report

City Council

The City Council and its committees will discuss several budget amendments, grant agreements, and a rezoning request. Key items include funding for a pedestrian master plan, park construction, and the 2025 property tax rate.

• Grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for up to $1,800,000.00 for Olive Street Park
• Grant agreement for $200,000.00 for City-Wide Pedestrian and Bicycle (Active Mobility) Master Plan
• Rezoning of lands on N. 8th Street from T4.1 to T4.2
• Authorization of the 2025 property tax rate to be collected in 2026
• Budget appropriation of $630,000.00 for stormwater and $650,000.00 for street expenses

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation to receive up to $1.8 million for constructing Olive Street Park and to recognize the funds in the 2025 budget. The council also approved a $200,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the city‑wide pedestrian and bicycle master plan and adopted the 2025 property‑tax rate to be collected in 2026. Additional actions included budget reallocations for storm‑water and tree expenses and the adoption of a re‑zoning ordinance for N. 8th Street and an easement plat for Fox Trail Distillery Phase IV.

• Approved $1,800,000 grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for Olive Street Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $200,000 grant from Arkansas DOT for city‑wide pedestrian and bicycle master plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $250,000 appropriation from Street Fund reserves for active mobility master plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted 2025 property‑tax rate to be collected in 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $630,000 reallocation from Street Fund fee to storm‑water expense account (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $28,920 reallocation to tree expense account (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted re‑zoning of N. 8th Street from T4.1 to T4.2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted easement plat for Fox Trail Distillery Phase IV (unanimous voice vote)

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board meeting will address routine items, including approval of the May 21, 2025 minutes, review of quarterly pension payments for October through December 2025, and a financial report. The agenda also includes standard public forum, roll call, old business, new business, and adjournment.

• Action on May 21, 2025 minutes
• Quarterly pension payments for October, November, December 2025
• Financial report presentation

Historic District Commission

The meeting agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, public forum, roll call, approval of minutes, staff reports, and old/new business — no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a rezone for the Butterfield Stage, and hear variance requests from Thrasher Investments, Sisti Studio, WNM Wing Drone, and New Heights Church.

• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Rezone 519 N. 8th Street to T4.2 (Butterfield Stage)
• Thrasher Investments variance request at 2010 W. Walnut Street
• Sisti Studio variance request at 4905 S. Inglewood Rd.
• WNM Wing Drone variance request at 5000 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy

The Rogers Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the rezoning of 519 N. 8th Street from T4.1 to T4.2 to City Council. The Rogers Board of Adjustment unanimously tabled the Thrasher Investments variance request. The board also unanimously approved variances for Sisti Studio, WNM Wing Drone, and New Heights Church. All approvals were passed by voice vote.

• Planning Commission recommended rezoning of 519 N. 8th St to T4.2 (unanimous voice vote)
• Board of Adjustment tabled Thrasher Investments variance request (unanimous voice vote)
• Board of Adjustment approved Sisti Studio variance at 4905 S. Inglewood Rd (unanimous voice vote)
• Board of Adjustment approved WNM Wing Drone variance at 5000 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy (unanimous voice vote)
• Board of Adjustment approved New Heights Church variance at 2125 W. New Hope Rd (voice vote, Burnett voted No, motion carried)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a resolution to amend the 2025 budget for $3.59 M of federal grant revenue and appropriate $3.62 M for the Westside Taxilane Phase I project. The council will also vote on authorizing a $3,258,344 construction contract with Emery Sapp & Sons and a $360,600 amendment with Garver, LLC. Additional items include an ordinance amending Ordinance NO. 25‑36, a resolution to donate an obsolete police vehicle, and three zoning amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Resolution to recognize $3,593,947 federal grant revenue and appropriate $3,618,944 for Westside Taxilane Phase I
• Resolution authorizing $3,258,344 construction contract with Emery Sapp & Sons and $360,600 amendment with Garver, LLC
• Ordinance amending Ordinance NO. 25‑36 (Public Works Committee)
• Resolution to declare a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe obsolete and donate it to Gentry Police Department
• Ordinance amendments re‑zoning lands for St. Vincent de Paul (T3.1 to T4.1) and Inicio LLC (T5.2 to T4.2)

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a donation of a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe to the Gentry Police Department, a budget amendment that recognizes $3,593,947 in federal grant revenue and appropriates $3,618,944 for the Westside Taxilane Phase I capital project, and a $3,258,344 construction contract with Emery Sapp & Sons. Additional actions included a $360,600 contract with Garver, LLC and multiple amendments to the Unified Development Code and rezoning of specific parcels. All items were approved by voice vote with unanimous support.

• Approved donation of 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe to City of Gentry Police (unanimous)
• Approved $3,618,944 budget amendment for Westside Taxilane Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved $3,258,344 construction contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $360,600 contract with Garver, LLC for construction phase services (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-48 amending Ordinance No. 25-36 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-49 amending Unified Development Code signs (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-50 rezoning lands from T3.1 to T4.1 (St. Vincent de Paul) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-51 rezoning lands from T5.2 to T4.2 (Inicio LLC) (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace damaged exterior components at the Rogers Old Post Office, located at 120 W. Poplar Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its July 15, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for Rogers Old Post Office at 120 W. Poplar Street to replace damaged exterior components
• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications: one for 504 & 511 S. B Street and another for 1300 W. Cypress Street. The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests, one for a dental expansion at 1506 N. 2nd Street and another for a development at 2010 W. Walnut Street. Both bodies will also approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Rezone 504 & 511 S. B Street from T5.2 (City Medium‑Intensity) to T4.2 (Neighborhood High‑Intensity)
• Rezone 1300 W. Cypress Street from T3.1 (Neighborhood Very Low Intensity) to T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium‑Intensity)
• Variance request for Massco Dental Expansion at 1506 N. 2nd Street in HC (Highway Commercial) district
• Variance request for Thrasher Investments at 2010 W. Walnut Street in T5.2 (City Medium‑Intensity) district
• Approve August 5, 2025 meeting minutes for both Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Planning Commission approved recommendations to rezone two properties and appointed three members to a new Policy Committee. The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Massco Dental and postponed a variance request for Thrasher Investments. All actions were approved by voice vote.

• Recommend Inicio Rezone (504 & 511 S. B St) to City Council – Approved (7 Yes, 1 Abstained)
• Recommend St. Vincent Rectory Rezone (1300 W. Cypress St) to City Council – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Appoint Hannah Cicioni, Isaac Stevens, and Ezequiel Tovar to Policy Committee – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Approve Massco Dental variance at 1506 N. 2nd St – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Table Thrasher Investments variance at 2010 W. Walnut St until 9/2 – Approved (unanimous Yes)

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will consider three funding requests totaling $18,000: two from The Poultry Federation for a nutrition conference and a live-production symposium ($6,500 each), and one from Top Gun for a fall softball invitational ($5,000). The meeting also includes approval of July minutes, a financial report, and a director's report.

• Funding request from The Poultry Federation: $6,500 for 2025 Nutrition Conference
• Funding request from The Poultry Federation: $6,500 for 2025 Symposium on Live Production
• Funding request from Top Gun: $5,000 for 2025 Tulsa Elite Fall Invite
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report and director's report

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will consider lease agreements for Executive Hangar #6 and SOMA 11, LLC. It will review bids and contracts for the AIP 48 Construct Westside Taxilane Phase I project, including a construction contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. The commission will also vote to accept the federal grant agreement for the same project.

• Lease Assignment Agreement – Executive Hangar #6
• Lease Amendment – SOMA 11, LLC
• Review of bids for AIP 48 Construct Westside Taxilane Phase I
• Contract with Garver, LLC for construction phase services, AIP 48
• Authorize construction contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for Westside Taxilane Phase I, pending FAA approval and federal grant

City Council

The Council will vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions including rezoning of 21st Street property, water interconnection with Bentonville, a federal grant for airport taxilane, and budget appropriations. A public hearing on vacating South B Street will also be held.

• Ordinance authorizing amendment to water interconnection agreement with Bentonville
• Resolution for FAA grant for Westside Taxilane-Phase I at Rogers Executive Airport
• Resolution to purchase asphalt machine for $278,151.70
• Resolution to appropriate $500,000 from Street Fund Reserves for street projects
• Ordinance rezoning 21st Street property from T2 to T4.1

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions covering water system agreements, property sales, software procurement, infrastructure purchases, and budget reallocations. It denied a rezoning request for the 21st Street property. The council also appointed Jerry Carmichael to the Airport Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-41 authorizing amendment to water interconnection agreement (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-42 authorizing contract for water sale/purchase with Benton County (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-43 vacating a portion of South B Street (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Resolution R25-73 declaring surplus property and authorizing sale to Inicio, LLC (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Resolution R25-75 authorizing $86,841.01 software procurement from OPENGOV (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Resolution R25-79 authorizing purchase of new asphalt machine for $278,151.70 (unanimous yes)
• Denied Ordinance amending Unified Development Code to rezone 21st Street property (unanimous no)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-45 creating a restricted reserves fund (unanimous yes)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: a property at 2124 21st Street from Rural (T2) to Neighborhood Medium-Intensity (T4.1), and a property at 6303 W. Shores Ave. from Rural (T2) to Neighborhood Low-Intensity (T3.2). Following that, the Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Michael Leister at 6601 S. Silverthorne Lane in the T3.1 zone. The consent agenda includes approval of the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Rezone of 2124 21st Street from T2 (Rural) to T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium-Intensity)
• Rezone of 6303 W. Shores Ave. from T2 (Rural) to T3.2 (Neighborhood Low-Intensity)
• Variance request at 6601 S. Silverthorne Lane for Michael Leister
• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes on consent agenda
• Public hearing scheduled for new business items

The Planning Commission recommended two rezoning requests—2124 21st Street to T4.1 and 6303 W. Shores Avenue to T3.2—to the City Council, each by unanimous voice vote. The Board of Adjustment approved a variance at 6601 S. Silverthorne Lane to allow minor setback encroachments for a home addition, also by unanimous voice vote. Both bodies also unanimously approved their respective prior meeting minutes.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (voice vote unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 2124 21st St to T4.1 to City Council (voice vote unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 6303 W. Shores Ave to T3.2 to City Council (voice vote unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (voice vote unanimous)
• Approved Leister variance at 6601 S. Silverthorne Lane (voice vote unanimous)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed sewer rate increase and consider ordinances establishing new water and sewer rate schedules. The council will also vote on adjusting development impact fees for water and sewer service, appropriating $16.575 million from reserves for capital improvement projects, and updating police department policies. Other items include accepting a $10,000 donation for police K-9 expenses and repealing the downtown neighborhood transition zoning designation.

• Public hearing on proposed sewer rate increase
• Ordinance establishing new water rate schedule (amending Sections 54-108, 54-109, 54-111)
• Ordinance establishing new sewer rate schedule (amending Sections 54-205, 54-206)
• Resolution appropriating $16,575,000 from general fund reserves for capital improvement projects
• Resolution accepting $10,000 donation from David H. Stiegler Revocable Trust to Rogers Police Department for K-9 expenses

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted new water and sewer rate schedules, each with an emergency clause, and adjusted development impact fees. It approved a $4,780,258 appropriation from general fund reserves to the FEMA Grant Fund and a $16,575,000 appropriation for various capital improvement projects. The council also approved a $10,000 police department donation, repealed a downtown zoning designation, accepted an easement plat, and appointed new members to the Historic District Commission. One ordinance to create a restricted reserves fund was tabled.

• Adopted water rate schedule (ORD #25-36) with emergency clause – unanimous
• Adopted sewer rate schedule (ORD #25-37) with emergency clause – unanimous
• Adopted impact fee adjustments (ORD #25-38) with emergency clause – unanimous
• Approved $4,780,258 appropriation to FEMA Grant Fund (RES R25-70) – unanimous
• Approved $16,575,000 appropriation for capital improvement projects (RES R25-71) – unanimous
• Approved $10,000 police donation allocation (RES R25-72) – unanimous
• Repealed downtown zoning designation (ORD #25-39) with emergency clause – unanimous
• Tabled ordinance to create a restricted reserves fund (ORD #25-__) – tabled

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at noon at Rogers City Hall to review progress reports and continue discussions on site considerations for future amenities and park design updates.

• Review of projects and progress reports
• Discussion on site considerations for future amenities
• Continued discussion on park design process updates

The commission approved the March 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were formally decided. The board discussed ongoing park projects, a potential pickleball court budget, and upcoming construction schedules, but no motions were adopted.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will first approve the minutes from its June 4, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a request (COA #25‑0294) from Jason Jacob for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the exterior EIFS and rear of the Stari Tower. The commission will decide whether to grant the COA.

• Approve June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider COA #25-0294: request by Jason Jacob to paint exterior EIFS and rear of Stari Tower

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss zoning and ordinance changes. The Commission is considering the repeal of the Neighborhood Transition (NBT) zoning designation and Section 14-715 of the City Code.

• Proposed repeal of Section 14-715 of the City of Rogers’ Code of Ordinances
• Proposed repeal of the NBT (Neighborhood Transition) zoning designation
• Variance request for Pinnacle Collector Suites at 2103 S. 31st Street

The Rogers Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the repeal of Section 14‑715 of the City Code and eliminate the Neighborhood Transition (NBT) zoning designation. The Rogers Board of Adjustment also voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing a higher fence at 2103 S. 31st Street in the T5.2 (City Medium‑Intensity) district. No other matters were acted upon.

• Recommend repeal of Section 14-715 and NBT zoning designation – approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve variance for higher fence at 2103 S. 31st St (Pinnacle Collector Suites) – approved (unanimous voice vote)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will consider an amendment to the reimbursable agreement AJW-FN-ESA-22-SO-004912 with the Federal Aviation Administration. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a financial report, and a manager's report. A public forum and a notice of a Cockpit Catering Co. event on July 19 are also on the agenda.

• Amendment to reimbursable agreement AJW-FN-ESA-22-SO-004912 with the Federal Aviation Administration
• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting
• Review of the financial report for June 30, 2025
• Manager's report

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider ten resolutions and one ordinance. Items include a public hearing on a nuisance structure at 414 W. Cedar Street, several service agreements for the fire department and emergency debris removal, a $10,000 donation from the David H. Stiegler Revocable Trust, a grant of up to $705,335 from the Walton Family Foundation for the Poplar Street Bike Extension, a declaration of obsolete property at the Rogers Recycling Center, a $19,929 FAA budget amendment for airport communications, and the adoption of the Unified Development Code.

• Resolution to schedule a public hearing on a nuisance structure at 414 W. Cedar Street
• Resolution authorizing agreements for fire department technical software, medical director services, and emergency debris services
• Resolution recognizing a $10,000 donation from the David H. Stiegler Revocable Trust
• Resolution approving up to $705,335 grant from the Walton Family Foundation for the Poplar Street Bike Extension
• Ordinance adopting the Unified Development Code by reference

The Rogers City Council adopted the Unified Development Code by reference, with a 7‑1 vote. It also approved a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation to receive up to $705,335. Additional actions included recognizing a $10,000 donation, approving several public‑safety service contracts, re‑zoning Maple Grove, amending an FAA communications agreement, and scheduling a public hearing on a nuisance structure at 414 W. Cedar Street.

• Adopted Unified Development Code (vote 7-1)
• Approved grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for up to $705,335 (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended 2025 budget to recognize $10,000 donation from David H. Stiegler Revocable Trust (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized agreement with Locality Media, Inc DBA First Due. Of Delware for fire‑department software (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized agreement with Lab Works, Inc. for medical director services (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized emergency debris monitoring contract with Debristech, LLC (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized emergency debris and obstruction removal contract with Looks Great Services Of MS, Inc., Of Columbia, Mississippi (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended Unified Development Code Section 1.4.3 to re‑zone Maple Grove from T4.1 to T4.2 (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will approve the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss adopting the Unified Development Code, Engineering Manual, and Drainage Criteria Manual. The Board of Adjustment will approve the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a variance request for Gall Flex Space at 1244 W. Easy Street in the I-2 Heavy Industrial zoning district.

• Approve June 17, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Consider adoption of the Unified Development Code, Engineering Manual, and Drainage Criteria Manual
• Approve May 6, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Review variance request for Gall Flex Space at 1244 W. Easy Street, I-2 Heavy Industrial zone

The Rogers Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council adopt the Unified Development Code, Engineering Manual, and Drainage Criteria Manual. The Board of Adjustment also voted unanimously to approve a variance reducing the front yard setback at 1244 W. Easy Street in the I‑2 Heavy Industrial zone. Both bodies approved their meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 17, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended adoption of Unified Development Code, Engineering Manual, Drainage Criteria Manual to City Council (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 6, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variance for 1244 W. Easy Street, reducing front yard setback from 30 ft to 9 ft (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several committee recommendations, including the scheduling of a public hearing for a sewer rate increase. The body will also consider accepting a $529,688 Community Development Block Grant and various tree-planting grants.

• Proposed sewer rate increase public hearing scheduling
• Acceptance of a $529,688 Community Development Block Grant
• Purchase of body worn cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Re-zoning of Maple Grove lands from T4.1 to T4.2
• Grant agreements for tree planting and giveaways totaling $48,000

The council adopted a re‑zoning ordinance for the Maple Grove area, changing the land‑use designation from T4.1 to T4.2 with a 7‑1 vote and approved its emergency clause unanimously. It also approved several grant agreements, including a $28,000 tree giveaway, a $20,000 tree‑planting grant, and a $529,688 Community Development Block Grant, all by unanimous voice votes. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of body‑worn cameras from Axon Enterprise and scheduled a public hearing on a proposed sewer rate increase.

• Adopted re‑zoning ordinance for Maple Grove (T4.1 to T4.2) – vote 7‑1
• Adopted emergency clause for the re‑zoning ordinance – unanimous
• Approved agreement with Axon Enterprise for body‑worn cameras – unanimous
• Approved $28,000 grant from Kelly and Steuart Walton Fund for tree giveaway – unanimous
• Approved $20,000 grant from Black Hills Energy for tree planting – unanimous
• Approved acceptance of $529,688 Community Development Block Grant – unanimous
• Approved scheduling a public hearing on proposed sewer rate increase – unanimous
• Reappointed Kathy McClure to Water Utilities Commission (term to 2023) – approved

Park and Rec Commission

The commission will meet to review project progress reports. Discussions will include site considerations for future amenities and an update on the park design process.

• Site considerations for future amenities
• Update on park design process
• Projects/Progress reports

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission approved the March minutes as presented, with a motion by Greg Lindley and a second by Ryan Neal. The approval passed by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments, reports, and announcements.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous voice vote)

General

This special meeting of the Depository Board is primarily procedural, with only a financial report item on earnings credits and no other new or old business listed. The board will convene, take roll, receive the report, and adjourn.

• Financial report: Earnings Credits

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold a meeting primarily to consider a rezone request for the Maple Grove property at 800 S. Arkansas Street. The proposal would change the zoning from T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium-Intensity) to T4.2 (Neighborhood High-Intensity) under enhanced review. Other agenda items include approval of the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Maple Grove Rezone: rezone at 800 S. Arkansas Street from T4.1 to T4.2 (Neighborhood High-Intensity)

The commission unanimously approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the rezoning of 800 S. Arkansas Street from T4.1 to T4.2 with a 6‑yes, 1‑abstain voice vote. No public comments were received on the rezoning request.

• Approved May 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Maple Grove rezoning to T4.2 (Neighborhood High‑Intensity) (6 Yes, 1 Abstained)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Water and Sewer Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on updated rate schedules and impact fees for water and sewer services. The body will also consider personnel compensation changes and a wholesale water contract with BCWD No. 1.

• Resolution 25-13: New Water Rate Schedule
• Resolution 25-14: Adjusting Water Impact Fees
• Resolution 25-15: New Sewer Rate Schedule
• Resolution 25-16: Adjusting Sewer Impact Fees
• Resolution 25-22: Waiving competitive bidding to purchase (3) RAM 5500 Chassis

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting including roll call, approval of minutes from April and May 2025, a financial report as of May 31, and a manager's report. The only new business is a presentation from Senior Staff Attorney John Pesek. The meeting also features a public forum and discussion of upcoming events. No votes on specific contracts, rezoning, or fee changes are listed.

• Presentation by Mr. John Pesek, Senior Staff Attorney, City of Rogers Legal Dept.

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to declare the 1997 KME Protector fire engine obsolete and allow its donation to the Rogers Public School diesel mechanic program. It will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to enter an agreement with All Services Electric Inc. to repair the street light at the intersection of Bellview and Perry Road, waiving competitive bidding.

• Resolution to declare 1997 KME Protector fire engine obsolete and permit donation to school diesel mechanic program
• Resolution to authorize agreement with All Services Electric Inc. for street‑light repair at Bellview & Perry Road, waiving competitive bidding

The council adopted two resolutions: one allowing the fire department to donate a retired 1997 KME Protector fire engine to the Rogers Public School diesel mechanic program, and another permitting the mayor and city clerk to contract with All Services Electric Inc. to repair a street light at Bellview and Perry Road without competitive bidding. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The council also approved the May 27 minutes and suspended rules to consider all agenda items in a single reading.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended rules for single‑reading agenda consideration (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R25-52 to donate obsolete fire engine to school program (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R25-53 to waive bidding for street‑light repair contract (unanimous voice vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the Beaulieu Hardware Building. The commission will also act on the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• COA #25-0177: Request by Charles J. Davis to repair exterior masonry, update windows, and repaint storefront/trim at 228 S. 1st Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is not meeting; instead, the Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from the Unified Development Code for Pinnacle Springs Townhomes at 1708 S. Promenade Boulevard in the T5.2 zoning district. The board will also approve the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Variance request for Pinnacle Springs Townhomes at 1708 S. Promenade Boulevard from the Unified Development Code in T5.2 (City Medium-Intensity) district

City Council

The Rogers City Council will discuss amendments to the Unified Development Code and a specific re-zoning request. The body will also consider an agreement for firefighting bunker gear and the acceptance of two easement plats.

• Agreement with Dinges Fire Company of Amboy, Illinois for firefighting bunker gear
• Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code for city-initiated rezone requests
• Ordinance re-zoning certain lands from T3.1 to T4.1 (Reyes)
• Easement plat for Promenade Medical Plaza
• Easement plat for Rogers 1st Street Flats

The council approved the May 13, 2025 minutes and suspended the rules to consider all agenda items in a single reading. It adopted a resolution for fire‑fighting bunker gear and four ordinances covering code amendments, zoning changes, and easement plats, each with an emergency clause. The council also approved the appointment of Hunter Fry to the Civil Service Commission.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote unanimous)
• Suspended rules to consider all agenda items on a single reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R25-51 for agreement with Dinges Fire Company for firefighting bunker gear (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-27 amending the Unified Development Code for city‑initiated rezoning requests and its emergency clause (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-28 amending UDC Section 1.4.3 to re‑zone lands from T3.1 to T4.1 (Reyes) and its emergency clause (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-29 accepting an easement plat for Promenade Medical Plaza and its emergency clause (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-30 accepting an easement plat for Rogers 1st Street Flats and its emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Hunter Fry to the Civil Service Commission (term expires May 27, 2031; unanimous)

General

The Policeman's Pension & Relief Board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, receive a financial report, and conduct a board member election. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Board Member Election

General

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will meet to review quarterly payments for July through September 2025. The board will also address the 2025 election under new business.

• Approval of March 3, 2025 minutes
• Quarterly payments for July, August, and September 2025
• 2025 Election

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public requests for a sewer connection at 954 N. Second Street and a billing adjustment, and receive financial and engineering reports. Under new business, the commission will consider the FY26 budget, resolutions on signatories and rule amendments, a contract amendment with Garver LLC for SCADA implementation, and other items including a sewer flow monitoring contract and a fee-in-lieu for Park 5 Subdivision.

• FY26 budget discussion
• Resolution 25-10 designating water utilities signatories
• Contract amendment with Garver LLC for SCADA implementation
• Design contract amendment for Blossom Way Sewer Main (Bellview Rd. to Perry Rd.)
• Acceptance of Fee-In-Lieu of Utility Construction (Park 5 Subdivision)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs to the Beaulieu Hardware Building at 228 S. 1st Street. The proposal includes masonry repair with wall coating, window updates, and repainting the storefront and trim. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from May 6, 2025.

• COA #25-0177: Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior masonry repair, window updates, and repainting at 228 S. 1st Street (Beaulieu Hardware Building)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a previously tabled rezone request. The body will also act on minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Rezone of 1400 N. D Street from T3.1 (Neighborhood Low-Intensity) to T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium-Intensity)

The Rogers Planning Commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the rezoning request for 1400 N. D Street from the T3.1 (Neighborhood Low‑Intensity) district to the T4.1 (Neighborhood Medium‑Intensity) district, also by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved rezoning of 1400 N. D Street from T3.1 to T4.1 (unanimous voice vote)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will vote on authorizing staff to pursue upgrades to the emergency alert system in cooperation with the Rogers Fire Department and IT Department, with a possible budget amendment. The commission will also consider a budget amendment to replace a 1997 rotary mower. Routine items include approval of April 9 minutes and the April 30 financial report.

• Authorize staff to pursue emergency alert system upgrades with Rogers Fire Dept. and IT, request budget amendment if needed
• Authorize staff to request budget amendment to replace a 1997 rotary mower
• Action on April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report for April 30, 2025

City Council

The Rogers City Council will hold public hearings on three nuisance structures, then vote on committee recommendations including rezoning three properties, a $91,940 pedestrian crossing signal at 5th and Walnut Street, a $45,100 event programming contract, and a $187,020 grant from the Walton Family Foundation for historic preservation. New business includes accepting final plats for three subdivisions and appointing Nigel Cossey to the A&P Commission.

• Public hearings on razing nuisance structures at 506 N. 5th Street, 419 W. Persimmon Street, and 910 W. Persimmon Street
• Rezoning three properties: La Creperie and Reyes from T4.1 to T4.2, Olympus from T4.2 to T5.2
• Contract with All Service Electric Inc. for a pedestrian crossing signal at 5th and Walnut Street, not to exceed $91,940.25
• Grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for $187,020 for historic preservation
• Budget amendment appropriating $40,000 from CMRS fund reserves for Rogers Police Department furnishings

The Rogers City Council denied the proposed Olympus rezoning that would change land from T4.2 to T5.2. It adopted nuisance‑structure ordinances for 506 N. 5th St and 910 W. Persimmon St, each with emergency clauses, and denied the ordinance for 419 W. Persimmon St. The council also approved several budget, contract and plat resolutions and appointed a new A&P Commission member.

• Denied Olympus rezoning (Unanimous – No) – Ordinance #25‑__
• Adopted nuisance‑structure ordinance for 506 N. 5th St (Unanimous – Yes) with emergency clause
• Denied nuisance‑structure ordinance for 419 W. Persimmon St (Townzen, Hayes, Kendall Yes; others No)
• Adopted nuisance‑structure ordinance for 910 W. Persimmon St (Unanimous – Yes) with emergency clause
• Approved $40,000 police furnishings appropriation (Unanimous – Yes) – Resolution R25‑46
• Approved $91,940.25 pedestrian crossing signal contract (Unanimous – Yes) – Resolution R25‑47
• Adopted final plats for 1021 W. Poplar Place, 3210 S. Blue Hill Rd, and Meadow Brooke Subdivision Phase 2 (Unanimous – Yes)
• Approved appointment of Nigel Cossey to A&P Commission (Unanimous – Yes)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet on May 6, 2025 at 301 W. Chestnut Street. The agenda includes a new business item, COA #25-0162, a request by Byron Copeland for Rogers Hardware to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and add brick work at 113 W. Walnut Street. Staff member Christina Moore will present the request. No other business items are listed.

• COA #25-0162 – request for Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and add brick work at 113 W. Walnut Street (Byron Copeland, Rogers Hardware)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review several rezoning requests and variance applications. The commission will also receive a report on Unified Development Code amendments for the first quarter of 2025.

• Rezone of 602 N. 8th Street & 813 W. Rozell Street from T4.1 to T4.2
• Rezone of 1400 N. D Street from T3.1 to T4.1
• Rezone of 509 N. 8th Street from T4.1 to T4.2
• Rezone of 800 S Arkansas St from T4.1 to T5.1
• Variances for 3207 W. Arapaho Drive and 416 W. Chestnut Street

The commission denied the Maple Grove rezoning request (5‑2 vote, 1 abstention). It approved rezoning for La Creperie and for the 509 N. 8th Street property, both unanimously. The request to rezone 1400 N. D Street was tabled until the May 20 meeting. The Board of Adjustment also unanimously approved two variance requests.

• Denied Maple Grove rezoning (5‑Yes, 2‑No, 1‑Abstain)
• Approved La Creperie rezoning (unanimous Yes)
• Tabled 1400 N. D Street rezoning to May 20 meeting (unanimous Yes)
• Approved 509 N. 8th Street rezoning (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Crossfit NWA variance (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Voja Radosavljevic variance (unanimous Yes)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to declare a structure at 1109 N. 9th Street a nuisance and order its removal. The agenda also includes resolutions to amend the 2025 budget, appropriating $80,000 from general fund reserves for equipment maintenance and $59,945 from IT capital for computer expenses. Additionally, the council will vote on ordinances amending franchise agreements with Carroll Electric Cooperative and Southwest Electrical Power Company, and accept the final plat of NWA Industrial Partners Warehouses.

• Public hearing and ordinance to raze nuisance structure at 1109 N. 9th Street
• Resolution amending 2025 budget: $80,000 from general fund reserves for equipment maintenance
• Resolution amending 2025 budget: $59,945 from IT capital account for computer expenses
• Ordinance amending Carroll Electric Cooperative franchise agreement
• Ordinance amending Southwest Electrical Power Company franchise agreement

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #25-16 ordering the demolition of a nuisance structure at 1109 N. 9th Street, and approved its emergency clause. It also approved two budget resolutions allocating $80,000 for equipment maintenance and $59,945 for computer purchases. Additional ordinances updating franchise agreements with Carroll Electric Cooperative and Southwest Electrical Power Company, and an ordinance accepting the final plat for NWA Industrial Partners warehouses, were all adopted with emergency clauses. The council approved a motion to suspend rules to consider all agenda items in a single reading.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-16 to raze nuisance structure at 1109 N. 9th St. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R25-44 appropriating $80,000 for equipment maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R25-45 appropriating $59,945 for computer expenses (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-17 amending Carroll Electric Cooperative franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-18 amending Southwest Electrical Power Company franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-19 accepting final plat for NWA Industrial Partners warehouses and dedicating easements (unanimous)
• Adopted emergency clauses for Ordinances #25-16, #25-17, #25-18, and #25-19 (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of rules to consider all agenda items in a single reading (unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive financial and engineering reports, and discuss new business items. These include renewal of property insurance, Resolution 25-08 for utility easements on Blossom Way, Resolution 25-09 for purchasing IT servers, and a purchase of lift station generators. No action is noted on old business.

• Renewal of property insurance
• Resolution 25-08: Utility easements Blossom Way GC
• Resolution 25-09: Purchase of IT servers
• Purchase of lift station generators

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission meets to approve minutes, receive project progress and trail count reports, and discuss signage updates. The agenda consists entirely of routine procedural items with no specific decisions or proposals listed for a vote.

• Trail Count Update report
• Signage Update announcement

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission approved the February meeting minutes with a unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports, announcements, and public forum with no comments.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request for Kennametal at 205 N. 13th Street in the I-1 district. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning at 800 S Arkansas Street from T4.1 to T5.1. Staff will also present Quarter 1 2025 Unified Development Code amendments. No consent agenda items are listed.

• Kennametal variance request at 205 N. 13th Street in I-1 Light Industrial district
• Maple Grove rezoning at 800 S Arkansas St from T4.1 to T5.1
• Quarter 1 2025 Unified Development Code Amendments report
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes for both boards

The Planning Commission voted to table the Maple Grove rezoning request until the May 6, 2025 meeting. The Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing an 8‑foot fence at 205 N. 13th Street, provided the fence on the east side remains outside the floodplain. Both bodies also approved their meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Maple Grove rezoning request to 5/6/25 (7 Yes, 1 Abstained)
• Approved Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Kennametal variance for 8‑foot fence, condition fence outside floodplain (unanimous)

Airport Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Rogers Airport Commission with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes action on minutes from January 8 and March 12, 2025, financial reports for January, February, and March 2025, and standard reports from the manager and commissioners. No new business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Action on minutes of January 8, 2025 and March 12, 2025
• Financial reports for January 31, February 28, and March 31, 2025
• Manager's report and old/new business sections (no details provided)

City Council

The City Council will review proposals to re-zone land for Gateway Plaza and accept the final plat for Taylor Subdivision. The body will also consider scheduling public hearings for three nuisance structures and amending the 2025 budget to recognize grant funds.

• Re-zoning certain lands from T5.2 to HC - Gateway Plaza
• Scheduling public hearings for nuisance structures at 419 W. Persimmon Street, 910 W. Persimmon Street, and 506 N. 5th Street
• Budget amendment for $2,500 from Rogers/Lowell Chamber of Commerce for post-tornado tree replacement
• Budget amendment for $2,634 grant from the State of Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board
• Acceptance of the final plat of Taylor Subdivision

The council approved several resolutions to schedule public hearings on nuisance structures at three Persimmon Street locations. It adopted budget amendments recognizing a $2,500 donation from the Rogers/Lowell Chamber of Commerce and a $2,634 state fire‑prevention grant. The council also passed a zoning amendment re‑zoning land to HC at Gateway Plaza and accepted the final plat for the Taylor Subdivision, each with an emergency clause. Minutes from the March 25 meeting and a rule suspension were also approved.

• Adopted RES. R25-39 to schedule a public hearing for 419 W. Persimmon St (voice vote, Townzen abstained)
• Adopted RES. R25-40 to schedule a public hearing for 910 W. Persimmon St (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted RES. R25-41 to schedule a public hearing for 506 N. 5th St (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted RES. R25-42 amending 2025 budget to recognize $2,500 donation for post‑tornado tree replacement (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted RES. R25-43 amending 2025 budget to recognize $2,634 state fire‑prevention grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted ORD. #25-14 amending Unified Development Code to re‑zone land from T5.2 to HC at Gateway Plaza, and adopted its emergency clause (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted ORD. #25-15 accepting final plat of Taylor Subdivision and its emergency clause (unanimous roll call)
• Approved the March 25, 2025 minutes and suspended rules to consider all agenda items in a single reading (unanimous votes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezone of 3.25 acres at the intersection of N. 8th Street and W. Hudson Road from T5.2 (City Medium-Intensity) to HC (Highway Commercial). The commission will also discuss forthcoming Unified Development Code amendments. The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests, all at 3701 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway, from First National Bank, Greer Lingle Middle School, and Michael's at Pleasant Crossing.

• Gateway Plaza Rezone: 3.25 acres at N. 8th Street & W. Hudson Road from T5.2 to HC (Highway Commercial)
• Discussion of forthcoming Unified Development Code amendments
• First National Bank variance request at 3701 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway
• Greer Lingle Middle School variance request at 3701 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway
• Michael's at Pleasant Crossing variance request at 3701 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway

The Planning Commission approved its March 18 minutes and recommended the Gateway Plaza rezoning to City Council. The Board of Adjustment approved its March 18 minutes, denied the First National Bank sign variance, and approved two other variances: a fence height of 8 feet for Greer Lingle Middle School and a setback reduction for Michael’s at Pleasant Crossing. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended Gateway Plaza rezoning to City Council (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied First National Bank sign variance (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Greer Lingle Middle School fence variance, max height 8' (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Michael’s at Pleasant Crossing setback variance (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to contract with Superior Automotive Group of Siloam Springs for the purchase of twenty vehicles for the police department. The council will also act on three zoning ordinances that re‑zone specific parcels under the Unified Development Code and update the Future Land Use Map. Additional items include a resolution to destroy certain Rogers District Court records and routine appointments to city commissions.

• Resolution to purchase 20 police vehicles from Superior Automotive Group (Siloam Springs)
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code to re‑zone land from I‑2 to HC (Bekaert)
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code to re‑zone land from T2 to T5.2 and T5.1 (HOFCO)
• Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map
• Resolution authorizing destruction of certain Rogers District Court records

The council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to purchase twenty vehicles for the Rogers Police Department. It also approved a resolution to destroy certain Rogers District Court records and adopted three ordinances that re‑zone land and update the future land‑use map. Two appointments to the Civil Service and A & P commissions were confirmed, all by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved RES. R25-38 to purchase 20 police vehicles – unanimous voice vote
• Approved RES. R25-37 to destroy certain Rogers District Court records – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted ORD. #25-11 amending Unified Development Code re‑zoning lands from I‑2 to HC (Bekaert) – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted ORD. #25-12 amending the City of Rogers Future Land Use Map – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted ORD. #25-13 amending Unified Development Code re‑zoning lands from T2 to T5.2 and T5.1 (HOFCO) – unanimous voice vote
• Confirmed appointment of Mandel Samuel to the Civil Service Commission (term expires 08/08/2029) – unanimous voice vote
• Confirmed appointment of Matt Disheroon to the A & P Commission (term expires 11/01/2025) – unanimous voice vote

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting. Items include a trail count update and discussion on maintenance of conservation areas within existing parks. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Trail count update
• Maintenance of conservation areas in existing parks
• Upcoming events update

The commission unanimously approved the January meeting minutes. A motion to raise entry, rental, and concession fees at the Rogers Aquatics Center passed with three votes in favor and one against. The fee increase raises the two‑hour rental fee from $3,000 to $4,000 and adds a $150 concession stand fee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved temporary bicyclist connection at 13th and Oak (no vote recorded)
• Approved change order to fill trail gap near St. Vincent’s on 13th Street (no vote recorded)
• Approved Rogers Aquatics Center fee increases (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda item to rezone 1 W. Bekaert Drive from Heavy Industrial to Highway Commercial. The Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request for a hotel at 5501 W. Madison Avenue. Commissioners will also discuss forthcoming Unified Development Code amendments.

• Rezone of Bekaert Corporation at 1 W. Bekaert Drive from I-2 to HC zoning district (consent agenda)
• Variance request for Fields at Pinnacle Lot 3 Hotel Vin at 5501 W. Madison Avenue (Board of Adjustment)
• Discussion of forthcoming Unified Development Code amendments (new business)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will discuss several engineering contracts and project change orders. The body will also consider a resolution to designate an audit firm for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Resolution 25-07 to designate FY25 audit firm
• Engineering services contract for Veterans Park & Beacon Cir. sewer improvements
• Change orders for Oak St. waterline (52nd to Dodson) and W. Poplar Street improvements
• Professional services contract for water transmission main easement acquisitions
• Engineering services contract for sewer smoke testing and sewer model update

Airport Commission

This meeting's agenda consists only of procedural items: roll call, approval of prior minutes, financial reports, and manager's report. No new business, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025
• Review of financial reports for January and February 2025
• Manager's report on airport operations

City Council

The City Council and its committees will discuss several zoning changes and amendments to the Future Land Use Map. The body is also deciding on the removal of nuisance structures and the purchase of equipment for the fire department.

• Public hearing and ordinance for the razing of a nuisance structure at 1312 W. Wood Street
• Purchase of a power lift chair for the Rogers Fire Department from Stryker Sales, LLC
• Proposed use of federal-aid funds for a City-Wide Pedestrian and Bicycle (Active Mobility) Master Plan
• Sale of surplus real property to Fly Down Holdings, LLC
• Five separate ordinances to re-zone lands across various T-codes (T2, T3.2, T4.1, T4.2, T5.1, T5.2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review two items previously tabled on March 4, 2025. The body will consider a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment and a zoning change for a property near Bellview and Perry Road.

• FLUM Amendment #4 to change designation to Uptown Regional Center and Urban Neighborhood
• HOFCO Rezone of ±17 acres NE of Bellview and Perry Road from T2 (Rural) to T5.2 (City Medium-Intensity) and T5.1 (City Low-Intensity)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the annual review of the Rogers Comprehensive Plan and potential changes to the Future Land Use Map. The body will also consider several rezoning requests and a sign code draft.

• Annual review of the Rogers Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map
• Rezone of 4199 W. New Hope Road from T4.2 to a mix of T4.2 and T5.2
• Rezone of 721 W. Persimmon Street from T4.1 to T4.2
• Rezone of 315 S. Promenade Boulevard from T2 to T5.1
• Rezone of 44.27 acres near W. Pleasant Grove Road & S. Rainbow Road from T2 to a mix of T5.1, T4.1, and T4.2

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will approve the December 2, 2024 meeting minutes, confirm quarterly pension payments for April‑June 2025, and receive a financial report. New business includes discussion of the upcoming 2025 Annual Board Member Election and authorization to prepare the annual report.

• Approve December 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Confirm April, May, June 2025 quarterly pension payments
• Review financial report
• Discuss upcoming 2025 Annual Board Member Election
• Authorize preparation of the annual report

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will review reports on ongoing projects and a trail count update. The commission will also discuss and decide on the 2025 fee structure for the Rogers Aquatics Center. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Rogers Aquatics Center 2025 Fees
• Projects/Progress Reports
• Trail Count Update

City Council

The City Council will first hear a State of the City presentation from Mayor Greg Hines at 6:00 PM, then convene at 6:30 PM for the regular meeting. Agenda items include a public hearing and ordinance to declare a nuisance structure at 1233 W. Walnut Street and order its razing, a resolution to appropriate $235,750 from airport fund reserves for design of a taxilane at Rogers Executive Airport, and a resolution to authorize a utility easement agreement with Black Hills Energy. The council will also consider accepting a final plat for the Gaffigan Family Trust property.

• Public hearing: ordinance to raze nuisance structure at 1233 W. Walnut Street
• Resolution to amend 2025 budget, appropriating $235,750 from Airport Fund Reserves for Westside Taxilane Phase 1 design by Garver, LLC
• Resolution authorizing right-of-way and utility easement agreement with Black Hills Energy Arkansas, Inc.
• Ordinance accepting final plat for Gaffigan Family Trust property

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes from a prior committee meeting, receive a report on investment policy administration, and consider two new business items: a modification to the RWU Investment Policy and the designation of RWU depositories.

• Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2024 Investment and Depository Committee Meeting
• Report on administration of the investment policy
• Modification to RWU Investment Policy
• Designation of RWU Depositories

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and pollution control reports. It will then consider several resolutions, including waiving competitive bidding for property insurance, amending the employee policy manual, and updating the depository and investment policy. Additional items include approving banking and depository institutions, amending a field employee position in the sewer department, and appointing a commissioner to a two‑year term on the Depository and Investment Committee.

• Resolution 25-03: Waive competitive bidding for property insurance
• Resolution 25-04: Amend Employee Policy Manual
• Resolution 25-05: Amend Depository and Investment Policy
• Approval of Banking and Depository Institutions
• Resolution 25-06: Amend Additional Field Employee in Sewer Department

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss potential changes to the Future Land Use Map during the annual review of the Rogers Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also consider several rezone requests, including a large ±17-acre tract near Bellview and Perry Road, and items tabled from previous meetings. A consent agenda includes a rezone at 4199 W. New Hope Road, and a draft sign code review is scheduled as new business.

• Annual review of Rogers Comprehensive Plan and potential Future Land Use Map changes
• HOFCO Rezone: ±17 acres NE of Bellview and Perry Road from T2 to T5.2 and T5.1 zoning
• Dung Nguyen & Xinh Dinh Le Rezone: 315 S. Promenade Boulevard from T2 to T5.1 (tabled from 1/21/25)
• Olympus Rezone (consent): 4199 W. New Hope Road from T4.2 to mix of T4.2 and T5.2
• Review of sign code draft

City Council

The City Council will consider several committee recommendations, including a $14.17 million budget amendment for street capital improvements, public hearings on two nuisance properties at 425 and 1231 W. Walnut Street, and vehicle purchases for administration and fire department. The council also will vote on using 2022 bond funds for street improvements and approving vehicle acquisitions with waived competitive bidding.

• Resolution to appropriate $14,169,056 from street infrastructure reserves for capital street projects
• Public hearing and ordinance to raze nuisance structure at 425 W. Walnut Street
• Public hearing and ordinance to raze nuisance structure at 1231 W. Walnut Street
• Resolution authorizing use of 2022 bond funds for street improvements
• Resolutions to purchase a 2024 Ford Explorer for administration and two Chevrolet vehicles for the fire department, waiving competitive bidding

Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment will review two previously tabled variance requests from the Unified Development Code. The Planning Commission portion of the meeting contains no new or old business items and includes a training session for new commissioners.

• Variance request for Chestnut Flats at 111 W. Chestnut Street
• Variance request for Arvest Bank Downtown at 201 W. Walnut Street
• Training session for new Planning Commissioners

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider adopting a conflict of interest policy, scheduling two public hearings on nuisance structures, and approving 15 budget amendments that appropriate federal grants and fund reserves. The amendments include $16.2 million from FEMA, $15.7 million from general fund reserves, and $7.1 million from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. These items are reported from the Resources & Policy, Public Safety, and Finance committees.

• Resolution adopting a Conflict of Interest Policy for the City of Rogers
• Two resolutions scheduling public hearings to determine nuisance structures on certain properties
• Resolution amending 2025 budget to appropriate $16,200,680 from FEMA Grant Fund reserves
• Resolution amending 2025 budget to appropriate $15,696,588 from General Fund reserves
• Resolution amending 2025 budget to recognize $7,077,292 from Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission meets on January 21, 2025, to vote on a consent-agenda rezone at 721 W. Persimmon Street and a new-business rezone at 315 S. Promenade Boulevard. The Board of Adjustment will also hear a variance request for property near S. 26th and S. 27th Streets.

• Consent agenda: Beauty 4 Ashes Investments rezone at 721 W. Persimmon Street from T4.1 to T4.2
• New business: Dung Nguyen & Xinh Dinh Le rezone at 315 S. Promenade Boulevard from T2 to T5.1
• Board of Adjustment: Hoskins S. 26th Street variance on 1.81 acres southeast of S. 26th & S. 27th Streets in HC district

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to elect new officers, receive a trail count update, and discuss maintenance of conservation areas within existing parks. The agenda also includes the introduction of a new commissioner and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Election of new officers
• Trail count update report
• Introduction of new Commissioner Ryan Neal
• Update on maintenance of conservation areas in existing parks

City Council

The Rogers City Council meeting will hold public hearings on two nuisance‑structure sites at 1233 W. Walnut and 1513 S. Dixieland Rd. It will vote on contracts for a $40,000 fireworks display and a $381,907 federal canopy recovery grant. The council will also act on a new electronic bidding vendor and zoning changes to the Unified Development Code.

• Public hearings to determine nuisance structures at 1233 W. Walnut and 1513 S. Dixieland Rd.
• Resolution authorizing a $40,000 contract with NWA Entertainment, LLC for the 2025 Fourth of July fireworks display
• Resolution approving a $381,907 Urban and Community Forestry grant and its appropriation in the 2025 budget
• Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to re‑zone lands from T5.1 to T4.2 and T4.1 in specified areas
• Resolution designating an electronic bidding service vendor and website for Public Works projects in calendar year 2025

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review final 2024 budget line-item adjustments and consider several funding requests, including $32,500 for Daisy Outdoor Products' BB Gun Championships and $5,000 for the NWA Fire & EMS Expo. Multiple volleyball tournaments by Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club are requesting $10 per room night. The meeting also includes approval of December 2024 minutes and public comment.

• 2024 Final Budget Line Item Adjustments
• Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club: $10 per room night for 2025 Ozark Challenge, Natalie Jones Memorial, Ozark Invitational, and Ozark Champions Cup
• Daisy Outdoor Products: $32,500 for 2025 BB Gun Championships
• NWA Fire & EMS Consortium: $5,000 for 2025 NWA Fire & EMS Expo
• Public Comment opportunity

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will meet to review financial and manager reports and elect officers. The body will also discuss alternatives regarding the West Side Study and consider a lease assignment agreement for T4-C.

• Election of Officers
• West Side Study Update- Alternatives
• Consideration of Lease Assignment Agreement- T4-C
• Financial Report as of December 31, 2024

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will hold a regular session to consider several rezoning and variance requests. The largest item is a 44.27-acre rezone near W. Pleasant Grove Road and S. Rainbow Road from Rural to a mix of city and neighborhood intensity districts. Also on the agenda are a 7.1-acre rezone at Bellview and Pleasant Grove, and multiple variance requests for properties across the city. The meeting includes a public forum for a separate rezone at 920 S. 1st Street.

• RRA Real Estate Developers rezone: 44.27 acres near Pleasant Grove & Rainbow from Rural to T5.1, T4.1, T4.2 (enhanced review)
• Newell Bellview Development rezone: 7.1 acres at NW corner of S. Bellview & W. Pleasant Grove from T5.1 to T4.2 (enhanced review)
• Reginald Wright rezone at 920 S. 1st St: two proposals — public forum item to T4.2, consent agenda item to T4.1
• Freddy's Frozen Custard variance: floodplain administration variance on 1.64 acres near S. Dixieland & W. Pleasant Grove
• Seven variance requests from Unified Development Code, including properties on Walnut, 36th, Chestnut, and 31st streets