Rogers public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended approval of two rezones (Agostini and DRD Blessings) for City Council, and approved two large-scale development plans: The Bend on Promenade (160 apartment units) and Promenade Commons 55+ Phase 2. All votes were unanimous. The commission also approved its 2022 officer slate.

• Recommended rezone of 0.35 acres at 409 N 6th St from R-DP to NBT (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone of 48 acres at 510 N 6th St from R-DP to NBT (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for The Bend on Promenade: 8 apartment buildings (160 units), office, clubhouse, with waivers/variance (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Promenade Commons 55+ Phase 2: 4-story, 12,285-SF building with variances and fee-in-lieu (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 officers: Chair Rachel Crawford, Vice Chair John Schmelzle, Secretary Eriks Zvers (unanimous)

Airport Commission

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

• Action on September 8, 2021, minutes

Historic District Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the 2021 budget to provide additional compensation to city employees, funded from general, street, and airport reserves. It also adopted several ordinances, including rezoning properties in the Russell Estate and Overland areas, and approved a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation for up to $350,000 for Lake Atalanta. All votes were unanimous, with one council member absent.

• Adopted RES. R21-71 amending 2021 budget for additional employee compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R21-72 authorizing grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation up to $350,000 for Lake Atalanta (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R21-73 appropriating $48,300 from CMRS Fund for software licensing (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #21-74 amending competitive bidding for soft-surface trail design/construction (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #21-75 amending Chapter 22 of city code (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #21-76 rezoning Russell Estate A from N-R to C-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #21-77 rezoning Russell Estate B from I-1 to NBT (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #21-78 rezoning Overland from I-2 to I-1 (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

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

• Interviews for the position of Entry Level Firefighter

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Board of Adjustment approved two variances for a property at 920 S. 14th Street, allowing a 17-foot height increase and a 5-foot rear setback reduction for a storage building, and an 8-foot interior side setback reduction for a carport. The board also approved a variance for an additional wall sign at 5214 W. Village Parkway. A request for a lot split was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved variance for 17-foot height increase and 5-foot rear setback reduction for storage building (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 8-foot side setback reduction for carport (unanimous)
• Approved variance for additional wall sign at 5214 W. Village Parkway (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from November 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Hunter Fry as chairman and Matt Loos as secretary for 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended approval of the Shadowbrooke Phase 5 rezone and Density Concept Plan to the City Council, subject to road alignment coordination. It also recommended approval of The Grove rezone and DCP, approved a conditional use permit for Kum & Go #2421, and approved three large-scale development plans. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the Belue Muse Townhomes item.

• Recommended Shadowbrooke Phase 5 rezone and DCP to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended The Grove rezone and DCP to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Kum & Go #2421 (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Dixie Lot 11 Warehouse/Office (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Conex Office Building (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Belue Muse Townhomes (7-0, one abstention)

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

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

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

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council voted unanimously against an ordinance that would have provided additional compensation to elected officials from American Rescue Plan funds, with members stating their election was a duty. The council did approve a resolution amending the 2021 budget to provide additional compensation to city and Rogers Water Utilities employees, transferring funds from the American Rescue Plan Fund. The council also rejected a proposed parklet program ordinance, with members feeling more work was needed before such a program would fit downtown needs.

• Approved Resolution R21-64: Amended the 2021 budget to provide additional compensation to city and RWU employees, transferring funds from the American Rescue Plan Fund (7-1, Brashear opposed).
• Denied Ordinance #21-__: Rejected additional compensation for elected officials from the American Rescue Plan (unanimous no).
• Approved Resolution R21-65: Authorized the Rogers Police Department to sell approximately 54 obsolete Tasers to Accredited Security, LLC of Naples, Florida (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution R21-66: Authorized the Rogers Public Library to dispose of certain property in the landfill (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution R21-67: Authorized a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation for up to $22,000.00 (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution R21-68: Accepted the lowest qualified bid for the purchase of box culverts (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution R21-69: Authorized a one-year contract with Garver, LLC for planning review and contract staff support (7-0, Kruger abstained).
• Denied Ordinance #21-__: Rejected the parklet program ordinance amending Chapter 38 (unanimous no).

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce the required 15-foot city easement to 10 feet for a pool at 2808 W. Cobbler Place, despite the applicant's request for 8 feet. The approval requires utility companies to sign off on the easement reduction survey, and a recorded survey is needed before a building permit. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance VAR 21-35 to reduce the city easement from 15 feet to 10 feet for a pool at 2808 W. Cobbler Place, with utility sign-off required.
• Approved the minutes of the October 28, 2021 Board of Adjustment meeting as presented.

Public Art Commission

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

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

Park and Rec Commission

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

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

Historic District Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended City Council approval for four rezoning requests: Overland Development (1.12 acres at 2103 S. 8th St. to I-1), DC Goff (0.55 acres at 2212 S. 8th St. to C-4), and two Russell Estate parcels (2.35 acres and 1.83 acres to C-2). It approved a conditional use permit for Glenn Hooten for vehicle equipment/repair at N. 4th St. and W. Hudson Rd., and approved the Beaty Office Park site plan (15,400-SF building) with a waiver. The Shadowbrooke Phase 5 rezoning was tabled to the next meeting, and The Grove rezoning was omitted due to a procedural error and will be reheard.

• Recommended City Council approval for Overland Development rezoning to I-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval for DC Goff rezoning to C-4 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Glenn Hooten (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval for Russell Estate rezoning (02-04778-000) to C-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval for Russell Estate rezoning (02-04782-000) to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Beaty Office Park site plan with waiver (6-0, Andrade abstained)
• Tabled Shadowbrooke Phase 5 rezoning to 12/7/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including The Grove and RPS Service Building (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

Advertising and Promotion Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council approved four resolutions: accepting a $462,101 Community Development Block Grant, endorsing a business for the Tax Back program, amending the 2021 budget to recognize $100,864 in insurance proceeds, and authorizing a contract with Johnson Controls for work on city-owned facilities. A separate resolution for a solar project with Johnson Controls was tabled until a special meeting on November 3, 2021, for further review. The parklet ordinance was tabled pending a town hall meeting. All votes were unanimous except the solar resolution, which was tabled 7-1.

• Adopted RES. R21-59 accepting $462,101 CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R21-60 endorsing business for Tax Back program (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R21-61 amending 2021 budget for $100,864 insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R21-62 authorizing Johnson Controls contract for city facilities (unanimous)
• Tabled solar contract with Johnson Controls until Nov 3 special meeting (7-1)
• Tabled parklet ordinance pending town hall meeting

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council approved Resolution R21-63 authorizing a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. to perform solar work on city-owned facilities. The vote was 5-4, with some council members questioning the investment's return but others supporting its environmental and long-term benefits.

• Approved Resolution R21-63 for solar work contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. (5-4)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a rezoning at 114 W. Pine St., recommended for City Council approval, and approved three large-scale development plans: Marine Sales and Service, Strasters Mixed Use, and Olive Street Townhomes. A rezoning request for properties on S. Bellview Rd. was withdrawn, and the Shadowbrooke Phase 5 rezoning was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 0.42 acres at 114 W. Pine St. from I-1 to NBT, recommended to City Council (unanimous)
• Withdrew rezoning request for 3.66 acres at 5537 and 5581 S. Bellview Rd. (unanimous)
• Tabled Shadowbrooke Phase 5 rezoning and density concept plan to November 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Marine Sales and Service, 15,196-SF building on 15.77 acres at 701 W Hudson Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Strasters Mixed Use, 6,350-SF development on 0.44 acres at 200 W. Sycamore and 800 S. 2nd St. (7-0, Jensen abstained)
• Approved LSDP for Olive Street Townhomes, 33 townhome units and ice cream shop with 3 apartments on 2.22 acres at 4100-4128 W. Olive St. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved two variances and denied one. It approved a wall sign variance for Lee & Lee Investments at 1001 S. 52nd St. and a rear setback reduction for Benjamin Crawford at 6211 S. 29th St. It denied a rear setback reduction for Vicki Proffer at 9 Mission Hills Circle. The board also approved the minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting.

• Approved wall sign variance for Lee & Lee Investments at 1001 S. 52nd St. (unanimous)
• Approved rear setback reduction for Benjamin Crawford at 6211 S. 29th St. (unanimous)
• Denied rear setback reduction for Vicki Proffer at 9 Mission Hills Circle (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to raze and remove a structure at 613 East Mulberry Street, despite the property owner's request for more time. The council also unanimously approved ordinances to vacate an alley in the Morris Subdivision and a portion of West Sycamore Street, and to rezone land to N-R (Cottages at Bellview). A rezoning to U-COM (PHP Holdings) was approved with a 7-1 vote, with Council Member Wolf dissenting.

• Adopted razing ordinance for 613 East Mulberry Street (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance vacating alley in Morris Subdivision on West Ash (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance vacating portion of West Sycamore Street (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning from A-1 to N-R for Cottages at Bellview (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning from A-1 to U-COM for PHP Holdings (7-1, Wolf no)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission denied a request to rezone ±6.04 acres at S. 15th St. and W. Pine St. from R-SF to R-MF, with a 7-0 vote (one abstention). The commission also approved a rezoning for Black Pine Multifamily at 1626 S. Dixieland Rd., recommended for City Council approval. Several site plans and variance/waiver requests were approved, including the Soaring at Scissortail request with conditions.

• Denied rezoning at S. 15th & W. Pine from R-SF to R-MF (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Black Pine Multifamily rezoning to RMF-10 for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved Soaring at Scissortail variances/waivers with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied waiver from connectivity standards for Soaring at Scissortail (6-1)
• Approved Promenade & Oak Office site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage High School parking lot site plan (unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Board President Giuliana Tartarini-Fields, who is moving outside city limits. The board approved the September 21, 2021 meeting minutes and received reports on a postponed Top Chef event, a grant for new projectors, and the Friendly Bookstore's relocation search. No other formal decisions were made.

• Accepted resignation of Board President Giuliana Tartarini-Fields
• Approved 9/21/21 meeting minutes

Water Utilities Commission

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

Advertising and Promotion Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

General

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a rezoning for the Cottages at Bellview project, a 21.06-acre site at 4033 W. Garrett Rd., from A-1 Agricultural to N-R Neighborhood Residential with a Density Concept Plan. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for an outdoor vendor park at 2114 S. 8th St., subject to conditions, and approved a large-scale development plan for Laurel Avenue/Metro Business and Space Center. A pre-submittal variance request for Soaring at Scissortail was removed from the table and placed on the next meeting's agenda, with no final action taken.

• Recommended City Council approval of rezoning for Cottages at Bellview (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit for Investments by Marx, LLC outdoor vendor park with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Laurel Avenue/Metro Business and Space Center (unanimous)
• Removed Soaring at Scissortail variance request from table and placed on next agenda (unanimous)

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council unanimously tabled a rezoning request for 15.78 acres east of Fox Trail Distillery, which would have changed the zoning from A-1 to U-COM and amended the Comprehensive Growth Map. The council also unanimously adopted resolutions to change an airport operations technician position from 30 to 40 hours, set the 2021 property tax rate for collection in 2022, and authorize an agreement with the Northwest Arkansas Council. The meeting included public hearings on alley and street vacations, with no comments on the alley vacation and one opposition to the Sycamore Street vacation.

• Tabled rezoning of 15.78 acres from A-1 to U-COM (PHP Holdings) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution changing Airport Operations Technician position from 30 to 40 hours (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing 2021 property tax rate for collection in 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing agreement with Northwest Arkansas Council (unanimous)
• Approved September 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance (VAR 21-31) allowing David Sadler to build a garden tower exceeding the 16-foot accessory structure height limit in the R-SF district at 1206 W. Cherry Street. The tower will have a platform at 16 feet and a roof peak at 27 feet, totaling 96 square feet. The board cited the house's height as a hardship, as it would block the desired skyline view. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance VAR 21-31 for 27-foot garden tower at 1206 W. Cherry St. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a rezoning request by PHP Holdings for 15.57 acres at S. 31st St. and Green Acres Dr., changing the zoning from A-1 Agricultural to U-COM Uptown Commercial Mixed Use and amending the Comprehensive Growth designation from 'Neighborhood' to 'Regional Center'. The commission denied a Conditional Use Permit for Hope is Alive Ministries to operate a group home at 6608 W. Cambridge Ave., following public opposition. A request for variances and waivers for the Soaring at Scissortail development was tabled, and a CUP for ABC Happy Kids Learning Academy was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

• Recommended City Council approval of rezoning for PHP Holdings (8-0-1, Schmelzle abstained)
• Recommended City Council approval of Comprehensive Growth Map amendment to 'Regional Center' for PHP Holdings (8-0-1, Schmelzle abstained)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for Hope is Alive Ministries group home at 6608 W. Cambridge Ave. (unanimous)
• Tabled variance and waiver requests for Soaring at Scissortail (unanimous)
• Withdrawn prior to meeting: CUP for ABC Happy Kids Learning Academy at 2204 S. 12th St.
• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met on September 21, 2021, and approved revised Board of Trustees Bylaws. They also agreed to receive CivicClerk training from the City Records Administrator at the next meeting and decided to meet in person in the Community Room in October. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved revised Board of Trustees Bylaws (motion passed)
• Agreed to CivicClerk training for board members at October meeting
• Decided to meet in person in the Community Room for October meeting
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021

Park and Rec Commission

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

• Progress and project reports
• Trail counts

The Rogers Parks & Recreation Commission met on September 15, 2021, and approved the minutes as submitted. Staff reported that bids for Centennial Park came back too high and will not be accepted, with hopes to incorporate the park into a larger project later. Updates were given on Railyard Park punch list items, trail projects, and plans for Pinnacle Open Spaces. The commission also announced receiving the 2021 ARPA Outdoor Facility of the Year award and upcoming 2022 budget requests.

• Approved the minutes as submitted (motion by David Hale, second by Shawn Lee).
• Noted that bids for Centennial Park were too high and will not be accepted.
• Heard that EDG is being hired for a concept plan for Pinnacle Open Spaces.
• Heard that steps to the fishing pier and ramp to soft surface trails were completed by J&L.
• Heard that confidence markers were added at Walnut & 1st and New Hope Bridge.
• Heard that J&L is fixing free rail fencing at 52nd & New Hope & Osage Trail after flooding.
• Announced receipt of the 2021 ARPA Outdoor Facility of the Year Under $200,000.
• Announced 2022 budget requests include lighting for Skate Park, benches, trash receptacles, and trail repairs.

Civil Service Commission

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

• Termination appeal for Byron Flickinger

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing up to $55 million in industrial development revenue bonds for Rogers BTS, LP, a Texas limited partnership, to finance certain industrial facilities. The council also adopted several other items, including an ordinance amending Section 54-211 of the city code, a resolution recognizing $5,842.72 in insurance proceeds, a resolution establishing a capital project account for rehabilitating taxiways and aprons (7-0, with one abstention), and ordinances renaming portions of Kilimanjaro Way and Everest Avenue. A resolution to appropriate $56,264.25 from Street Fund reserves for relocating Cox and Carroll Electric facilities along Laurel Avenue was tabled in committee. During the public forum, multiple residents objected to a Planned Parenthood opening in Rogers, and one resident objected to new stop lights downtown.

• Approved $55M industrial development revenue bonds for Rogers BTS, LP (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 54-211 of city code (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing $5,842.72 insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution establishing capital project account for taxiway/apron rehab (7-0, Kruger abstained)
• Adopted ordinance renaming part of Kilimanjaro Way to West Kilimanjaro Way (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance renaming Everest Avenue to South/West Everest Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning certain lands from C-2 to COM (Patterson) (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning certain lands from C-3 to R-O (Promenade) (unanimous)

Airport Commission

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

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

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

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

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

The Rogers Fireman's Pension & Relief Board approved the minutes from May 24, 2021, and approved the October, November, and December 2021 payments. The finance director reported the portfolio is 75.1% funded, up from 70% after a 2015 raise. The board discussed spousal benefits for Carrie Macken after Ed Macken's passing, with no objections. The meeting adjourned at 1:14 PM.

• Approved the May 24, 2021 minutes as submitted.
• Approved October, November, and December 2021 payments.
• Discussed spousal benefit entitlement for Carrie Macken, with no objections from board members.

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission approved the Preformed Line Products large-scale development at 2740 S. 1st St., including several variances and waivers as recommended by the Development Review Committee, but denied waivers for bicycle parking and aeration. It also approved three conditional use permits for warehouse offices at Van Dyke Center, recommended two rezoning requests to the City Council, and approved the Ecker lot line adjustment. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the Van Dyke Center items.

• Approved the August 17, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the Preformed Line Products LSDP with variances and waivers, but denied bicycle parking and aeration waivers.
• Approved the Ecker lot line adjustment with a variance from minimum lot width requirements.
• Approved conditional use permits for warehouse offices at Van Dyke Center Lots 2, 3, 5, and 11.
• Recommended City Council approval for rezoning 702 W. Cypress St. to Commercial Mixed Use.
• Recommended City Council approval for rezoning 5.15 acres near W. Oak St. and Promenade Blvd. to Residential Office.
• Approved a conditional use permit for warehousing and storage at 325 S. 45th St.

Board of Adjustment

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

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

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council adopted a resolution encouraging COVID-19 vaccination and mask use per CDC/ADH guidelines, with one abstention. It also approved the purchase of a K9 officer funded by $19,036.32 from CID Drug Fund reserves, and adopted several ordinances including rezoning for Scissortails, KSBD, JP Specialty, and 9th Street Townhomes, each with emergency clauses. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted COVID-19 resolution encouraging vaccination and mask use (7-0-1, Townzen abstained)
• Approved K9 officer purchase and budget amendment of $19,036.32 from CID Drug Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 52 Section 4 (unanimous, with emergency clause)
• Scheduled public hearing for alley vacation in Morris Subdivision on West Ash (unanimous)
• Scheduled hearing for vacation of portion of West Sycamore Street (unanimous)
• Rezoned lands from A-1 to N-R (Scissortails) (unanimous, with emergency clause)
• Rezoned lands from R-DP to NBT (KSBD) (unanimous, with emergency clause)
• Rezoned lands from C-2 to I-1 (JP Specialty) (unanimous, with emergency clause)

Park and Rec Commission

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

• Project and progress reports
• Trail counts

Historic District Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning for the Villas at Scissortail project, changing 5.05 acres on W. Pleasant Grove Rd. from agricultural to neighborhood residential. The commission also approved three other rezoning requests and a conditional use permit, all by unanimous votes. All items will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved rezoning for Villas at Scissortail (5.05 acres, W. Pleasant Grove Rd.) from A-1 to N-R, recommended for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for KSBD, LLC (0.21 acres, 421 W. Cedar St.) from R-DP to NBT, recommended for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for JP Specialty, LLC (1.49 acres, 2003 N. 2nd St.) from C-2 to I-1, recommended for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 9th Street Townhomes (2.53 acres, NW of W. Banz Rd. and 8th St.) from A-1 to C-4, recommended for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Doggie Style's Grooming & Boarding (828 W. Cypress St.) for animal boarding and grooming (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

Water Utilities Commission

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a rear setback reduction at 6140 W. Knoll View Way, allowing a new deck to be built in the same footprint as one destroyed by a tornado. A second variance request by Crestwood Homes for a setback reduction at 1308 W. Fir Street was tabled because no representative attended the meeting. The board also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved rear setback variance for deck at 6140 W. Knoll View Way (unanimous)
• Tabled exterior side setback variance for Crestwood Homes at 1308 W. Fir Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Advertising and Promotion Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council denied an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for Willa Mini Storage, upholding the commission's decision. The council also unanimously adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to city codes, a rezoning, and grant agreements. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these items.

• Denied Willa Mini Storage CUP appeal (1-7)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 52 Section 4 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 20 Section 141 on fire prevention code (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing disposal of obsolete Parks & Recreation property (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Walton Family Foundation grant up to $175,045 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending 2021 budget for park bench donations of $3,667.91 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Arkansas State Library grant up to $55,642 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning land from N-R to NBT (Wilder) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit for a night club at 1902 S. 8th St., approved a CUP for a convenience store with gas at 1307 W. Hudson Rd. with conditions, and approved a CUP for vehicle washing at 1602 S. 8th St. Several items were tabled due to incorrect public notification, and a large-scale development was approved with variances and waivers.

• Denied CUP for night club at 1902 S. 8th St. (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for convenience store with gas at 1307 W. Hudson Rd. with condition to adjust curb stops (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for vehicle washing at 1602 S. 8th St. (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning for Villas at Scissortail (unanimous)
• Tabled CUPs for Van Dyke Center Lots 2, 3, 5, 11 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 623 S. 3rd St. (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP Glad Addition with variances and waivers (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

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

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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

Park and Rec Commission

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

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

The Rogers Parks & Recreation Commission heard a public request from Jose Hernandez to add lights to the Rogers Skate Park, backed by a petition with over 1,000 signatures. The Commission agreed to have the Parks & Recreation Department look further into adding lighting. The Commission also approved the minutes as submitted and received updates on various park projects and trail counts.

• Approved minutes as submitted (motion by Nathan Gairhan, second by David Hale)
• Agreed to have Parks & Rec Dept. look into adding lighting to Rogers Skate Park

Historic District Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Caliber Collision, reversing an earlier denial after the applicant provided new landscape renderings. The commission also approved a CUP for Strasters Mixed Use, a preliminary plat for Sky Valley Estates, and large-scale developments for Casey's General Store and Creekside Medical Offices. A CUP for Willa Mini Storage was denied, and requests for Marrs Developing and Stoney Brook Storage were withdrawn.

• Approved CUP for Caliber Collision (vehicle repair/storage) on S. Bellview Rd. and Ajax Ave. (6-2 vote).
• Approved CUP for Strasters Mixed Use (offices) at 208 W. Sycamore St. (unanimous).
• Denied CUP for Willa Mini Storage (warehousing/storage) on S. Rainbow Rd. (unanimous).
• Withdrawn CUP for Marrs Developing (bed and breakfast) at 1206 S. 11th St.
• Withdrawn CUP for Stoney Brook Storage (warehousing/storage) at 5823 W. Stoney Brook Rd.
• Approved CUP for Modern Storage (warehousing/storage and live/work) between S. 26th St. and S. Dixieland Rd. (unanimous).
• Approved preliminary plat for Sky Valley Estates with fee-in-lieu and connectivity waiver (unanimous).
• Approved LSDP for Casey's General Store with waivers and variance (unanimous).

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

Airport Commission

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

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

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review the 2021 budget and make recommendations. The agenda includes action on the June 2021 minutes and a financial report. Staff will present funding requests for three local organizations, totaling $6,510.

• Funding request: $5,000 for The Poultry Federation for the 2021 Arkansas Nutrition Conference
• Funding request: $10 per person for the Arkansas Society of Human Resources Mgrs. for the 2021 ASHRM HR Conference & Expo
• Funding request: $1,500 for Arkansas Seed Dealers for the 2022 Annual Summer Convention
• Action on June 2021 Minutes
• 2021 Budget Review and Recommendations

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council approved all 10 items on the agenda, including a resolution to dispose of obsolete police property, an ordinance expanding the hotel/motel tax to cover more services, and a resolution to accept an FAA grant for the airport. It also approved a budget amendment for $18,801.75 in insurance settlement proceeds and adopted eight rezoning ordinances, including the C-3 rezone (McNeil) that residents opposed. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted resolution authorizing police to dispose of obsolete property via internet auction or other means.
• Adopted ordinance expanding the 3% hotel/motel tax to additional services, with an emergency clause.
• Adopted resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the FAA for Rogers Executive Airport.
• Adopted resolution authorizing an agreement with Scurlock Industries for concrete box culverts.
• Adopted resolution amending the 2021 budget to recognize $18,801.75 in insurance settlement proceeds.
• Adopted ordinance rezoning land from R-DP to NBT (GWD Development), with emergency clause.
• Adopted ordinance rezoning land from A-1 to R-SF (Allen), with emergency clause.
• Adopted ordinance rezoning land from A-1 to C-2 (Connex), with emergency clause.

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing Texas Roadhouse two additional wall signs at 2922 S. 26th Street, keeping total signage below the allowed square footage. A request by Kris Page to reduce the rear setback at 2003 W. Magnolia Street was tabled at the applicant's request. A sign variance request by Burrell Health at 2005 W. Elm Street was withdrawn. The board also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting.

• Approved VAR 21-24: Texas Roadhouse variance for two additional wall signs at 2922 S. 26th Street (unanimous)
• Tabled VAR 21-25: Kris Page's request for an 8-foot rear setback reduction at 2003 W. Magnolia Street (unanimous)
• Withdrawn VAR 21-26: Burrell Health's request for a pole sign at 2005 W. Elm Street
• Approved minutes from the June 10, 2021 Board of Adjustment meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission approved two large-scale development plans: the Everett Car Dealership at 4510 W. Poplar Street and the Ninth Street Townhomes at the NW corner of S 8th St. and W. Banz Rd. Both approvals included specific waivers and conditions. The commission also tabled a rezoning request for Joe Hewgley Inc. and a conditional use permit for Caliber Collision, and withdrew a request for Orale Inc. at the applicant's request.

• Approved LSDP for Everett Car Dealership, denying a tree lawn waiver, granting a tree spacing waiver, and approving a parking variance with a permeable paver condition.
• Approved LSDP for Ninth Street Townhomes, granting a right-of-way width waiver and requiring a tract combination before building permits.
• Tabled RZN for Joe Hewgley Inc. (rezoning 0.69 acres to C-2) at the applicant's request.
• Withdrew CUP for Orale Inc. (Commercial Assembly, Recreation, Entertainment) at the applicant's request.
• Recommended for City Council approval RZN for Montero Farms, LLC (rezoning 0.49 acres to NBT).
• Recommended for City Council approval RZN for Porchdog Properties, LLC (rezoning 2.86 acres to NBT).
• Approved CUP for Happy Hearts and Hands (Day Care, General) at 2703 N. 13th St.
• Tabled CUP for Caliber Collision (Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Installation & Vehicle Storage) at the applicant's request.

Board of Adjustment

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

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

General

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

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

City Council

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances rezoning land from R-DP to NBT for Montero Farms and Porch Dog, each with an emergency clause. It also unanimously adopted two resolutions recognizing insurance proceeds totaling $15,136.56 into the 2021 budget. A resolution to appropriate $3,368.45 for Cox facility relocation along Laurel Avenue was tabled.

• Adopted rezoning for Montero Farms from R-DP to NBT (unanimous)
• Adopted emergency clause for Montero Farms rezoning (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning for Porch Dog from R-DP to NBT (unanimous)
• Adopted emergency clause for Porch Dog rezoning (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing $10,326.77 insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing $4,809.79 insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to appropriate $3,368.45 for Cox facility relocation

Water Utilities Commission

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

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

Park and Rec Commission

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

• Event request for Lake Atalanta on August 28, 2021

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission approved two large-scale development plans: a car dealership at 4510 W. Poplar St. and a townhome project at S 8th St. and W. Banz Rd., both with specific waivers and conditions. The commission also recommended two rezoning requests for City Council approval and approved a day care conditional use permit. Two other items were tabled, and one was withdrawn at the applicant's request.

• Approved LSDP for Everett Car Dealership at 4510 W. Poplar St., denying one waiver, granting another, and approving a parking variance with a permeable paver condition.
• Approved LSDP for Ninth Street Townhomes at S 8th St. and W. Banz Rd., granting a right-of-way waiver and requiring a tract combination before building permits.
• Recommended for City Council approval the rezoning of 0.49 acres at 618 & 620 N. 4th St. from R-DP to NBT.
• Recommended for City Council approval the rezoning of 2.86 acres at W. Persimmon St. & N. 6th St. from R-DP to NBT.
• Approved a Conditional Use Permit for Happy Hearts and Hands day care at 2703 N. 13th St.
• Tabled the rezoning request for Joe Hewgley Inc. at W. Olrich St. and S. 9th St.
• Tabled the Conditional Use Permit for Caliber Collision at S. Bellview Rd. and Ajax Ave.
• Withdrew the Conditional Use Permit request for Orale Inc. at 1902 S. 8th St. at the applicant's request.

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met on June 15, 2021, and approved the May 18 meeting minutes. The board entered executive session to review Library Director candidates and returned to vote unanimously to interview three candidates—Amy Maliska, Melani Kimery, and Hannah Norris Milligan—back-to-back on July 7, 2021, after 2:00 PM CT, in executive sessions. The board also requested that Thomas Dunlap provide at least summaries of each candidate's leadership test results during the interviews, which he said he would verify as possible. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved the May 18, 2021, meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved interviewing three Library Director candidates back-to-back on July 7, 2021, in executive sessions
• Requested Thomas Dunlap provide leadership test result summaries for candidates during interviews
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved two variances: one allowing a common signage plan with roof signs for Southgate Shopping Center, and another reducing a side setback for an existing home. The board also appointed Josh Allen as its new secretary for the remainder of 2021.

• Approved VAR 21-22: common signage plan allowing roof signs for Southgate Shopping Center at 1606-1714 S. 8th Street.
• Approved VAR 21-23: reduced side setback from 7.5 to 7 feet for an existing home at 8703 W. Hackberry Road.
• Approved minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Appointed Josh Allen as BOA secretary for the remainder of 2021.

Airport Commission

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

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

Advertising and Promotion Commission

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

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

City Council

The Rogers City Council adopted two ordinances changing the Comprehensive Growth Map and rezoning certain lands from A-1 to U-Com and U-NBT for JW Partners, both with emergency clauses. The council also approved two resolutions appropriating $200,000 from General Fund Reserves for Victory Theatre construction and $450,000 for Citywork Conversion software. Two new members were appointed to the Board of Adjustments.

• Adopted ordinance adopting changes to Comprehensive Growth Map (7-0, Kruger abstained)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning lands from A-1 to U-Com and U-NBT for JW Partners (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing construction contract with Mid-Continental Restoration Co. and appropriating $200,000 for Victory Theatre (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $450,000 from General Fund Reserves for Citywork Conversion (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Josh Allen to Board of Adjustments, term to expire June 8, 2024
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth Cisneros to Board of Adjustments, term to expire June 8, 2024

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 51.33 acres at S. Bellview Rd. & S. 28th Pl. from agricultural (A-1) to Uptown Commercial Mixed Use (U-COM) and Uptown Neighborhood Transition (U-NBT) districts. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final approval. One resident spoke against the request citing drainage concerns. The commission also approved the May 18, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 51.33 acres at S. Bellview Rd. & S. 28th Pl. from A-1 to U-COM and U-NBT (unanimous roll call vote)

General

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

City Council

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including repealing Ordinance #20-54, adopting a resolution encouraging COVID-19 health guidelines and mask use, authorizing a $206,000 grant agreement with the Beaver Watershed Alliance, contracting with All A-V Services for audio visual equipment, and re-zoning land from I-2 to I-1 for Rite Temp. The council also accepted final plats for Cobble Creek, Iveys Phase III, and Scissortail Phase III subdivisions. All votes were unanimous.

• Repealed Ordinance #20-54 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution encouraging COVID-19 health guidelines and mask use (unanimous)
• Authorized grant agreement with Beaver Watershed Alliance up to $206,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with All A-V Services, LLC for audio visual equipment (unanimous)
• Re-zoned certain lands from I-2 to I-1 for Rite Temp (unanimous)
• Accepted final plat of Cobble Creek Subdivision (unanimous)
• Accepted final plat of Iveys Phase III Subdivision (unanimous)
• Accepted final plat of Scissortail Phase III Subdivision (unanimous)

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

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

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

The Rogers Fireman's Pension & Relief Board approved the March 1, 2021 minutes and the July-September 2021 payments unanimously. The board acknowledged a memo from LOPFI about potential consolidation, and election results seated Floyd Phillips, Tommy Norwood, and Kevin Collins for terms expiring May 2023.

• Approved March 1, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July, August, September 2021 payments (unanimous)
• Elected Floyd Phillips, Tommy Norwood, Kevin Collins to board (term to May 2023)

Park and Rec Commission

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

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

The Rogers Parks & Recreation Commission met on May 19, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Staff reported on Railyard Park's soft opening, trail improvements, and April trail counts. The Commission agreed with a recommendation to not allow confetti for pavilion rentals. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes as submitted (motion by Greg Lindley, second by Nathan Gairhan)
• Agreed to not allow confetti for pavilion rentals

Historic District Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission tabled a rezoning request by Joe Hewgley Inc. and a conditional use permit by Oracle Inc. because required public notification procedures were not followed. The commission recommended approval of a rezoning for Rite Temp Manufacturing and approved a conditional use permit for Scott Johnson. All votes were unanimous.

• Tabled rezoning request by Joe Hewgley Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for Rite Temp Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Scott Johnson (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for Oracle Inc. (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

The board approved spending up to $2,500 of Glotzbecker funds for internet speed upgrades, and the library will reopen to full hours on June 1, 2021, with no mask requirement. The board also approved the April minutes and discussed a federal grant for hotspots, an outdoor projector, and e-resources. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,500 Glotzbecker funds for internet speed upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved four of five variance requests, all related to signage or parking in the city's Overlay District. A request by Boston Mountain Flooring for a pole sign variance was denied unanimously, while requests by HFA for Walmart, Wing Stop, Midwest Outdoor Concepts, and Chick-fil-A were approved. The board also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting.

• Denied VAR 21-17: Boston Mountain Flooring pole sign variance (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 21-18: HFA for Walmart wall sign variance as amended (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 21-19: Wing Stop roof sign variance (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 21-19: Wing Stop two logo wall signs variance (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 21-20: Midwest Outdoor Concepts additional wall sign variance (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 21-21: Chick-fil-A parking reduction variance (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

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

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

The Rogers Airport Commission approved a lease assignment agreement for hangar T3-C, which had been reviewed by the city's legal department and executed by both parties. The commission also approved the April 12, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on finances, runway maintenance, flooding damage, and construction progress.

• Approved April 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lease Assignment Agreement for T3-C (all in favor, none opposed)

Advertising and Promotion Commission

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

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

City Council

The Rogers City Council approved a resolution accepting up to $4,850,000 from the Walton Family Foundation for Poplar/13th Street construction, with a 7-1 vote (Townzen opposed). The council also unanimously adopted an ordinance waiving competitive bidding for taser purchases from Axon Enterprise, and approved a $47,000 budget appropriation for Butterfield Stage operations. A lease extension with The Recon Group for the Street Department building was approved, and an appeal of a conditional use permit denial for Caliber Collision was sent back to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted ordinance waiving competitive bidding for tasers from Axon Enterprise (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $47,000 from General Fund reserves for Butterfield Stage operations (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting $4,850,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for Poplar/13th Street improvements (7-1, Townzen no)
• Adopted resolution authorizing lease extension with The Recon Group for Street Department building (unanimous)
• Sent appeal of Caliber Collision conditional use permit denial back to Planning Commission (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Shadow Valley Phase 11, a 63-lot subdivision, with multiple variances and waivers. They also approved the LSDP for Pinnacle Hills Active Living, a 180-unit multifamily development, and an amendment to the Downtown Zoning Plan. The consent agenda item for Rogers Charter School was approved with a fee-in-lieu of street improvements.

• Approved Shadow Valley Phase 11 preliminary plat (63 lots) with variances and waivers (unanimous)
• Approved Pinnacle Hills Active Living LSDP (180 units) with conditions and waivers (unanimous)
• Approved CGM Downtown Zoning Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Rogers Charter School LSDP with $191,283.81 fee-in-lieu for Dodson Road improvements (Zvers abstained)

City Council

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Signature Builders to reduce the exterior side setback at 308 E. Osage Trace, and denied Storage World's request for two additional wall signs at 174 W. Stave Mill Road. A request by Randall and Melissa Hurban to reduce the rear setback at 13 W. Razorback Road was withdrawn. The board also approved amended minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance for reduced exterior side setback at 308 E. Osage Trace (unanimous)
• Denied request for two additional wall signs at 174 W. Stave Mill Road (unanimous)
• Withdrawn request for rear setback reduction at 13 W. Razorback Road
• Approved amended minutes from April 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Park and Rec Commission

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

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

The Rogers Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. Staff reported that the Railyard Park will not be fully complete by May 1, with the north end opening later, and the goal is full opening by Memorial Day weekend. Trail counts were up 1% in March, and 200 trees were given away on April 17.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on five items. They recommended approval of a rezoning for Cobblestone Developments and approved conditional use permits for Casey's General Store, Jeanne Hickman, and denied permits for Caliber Collision and Paragon Steam. All decisions were made with specific conditions or as presented.

• Recommended rezoning of 12.89 acres near W. Pleasant Grove Rd. and S. Bellview Rd. from A-1 to N-R for Cobblestone Developments (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Casey's General Store at 3757 W. New Hope Rd. with condition to apply for C-3 rezone before Certificate of Occupancy (unanimous)
• Denied CUP for Caliber Collision at S. Bellview Rd. and Ajax Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Jeanne Hickman at 701 W. Hudson Rd. with conditions on floodplain use and screening (unanimous)
• Denied CUP for Paragon Steam, LLC at 2203 S. Promenade Blvd. (5-4)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

The board approved minutes and heard reports. Director Judy Casey announced her retirement effective July 30, 2021, after 21 years as director. The board discussed plans to post the position, with Assistant Director Hannah Norris Milligan as a potential interim. No formal action was taken on the director search.

• Approved minutes from March 16 and March 30, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the last meeting as submitted (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advertising and Promotion Commission

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

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

Airport Commission

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

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

The Rogers Airport Commission approved the March minutes and moved its regular meetings to the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM, starting May 12, 2021. The commission also discussed a $14,000 pavement maintenance proposal for Runway 2/20 but took no formal action. The airport manager reported on the AIP 38 project progress and other operational updates.

• Approved March 8, 2021 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Moved regular meetings to 2nd Wednesday at 1:00 PM, effective May 12, 2021

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests for rear and exterior side setback reductions at residential properties, and tabled one request pending a final site plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rear setback reduction to 10 feet at 5409 S. Bent Tree Drive (unanimous)
• Approved exterior side setback reduction at 308 E. Osage Trace (unanimous)
• Approved exterior side setback reduction to 20.6 feet at 6601 S. Silverthorne Lane (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for pool construction at 6601 S. Silverthorne Lane until final site plan prepared
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

General

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission approved several rezoning and large-scale development requests, including the Hudson Commercial rezoning amended to I-1, Hawgeye LLC rezoning to R-O, The Grove and Fenwick Properties rezoning with density concept plans, JP&O Development medical office buildings, Walmart #5837 expansion with conditions, and True-Self Recovery. The commission denied Storage World's stormwater waiver request and approved committee assignments for new commissioners.

• Approved Hudson Commercial rezoning from C-2 to I-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Hawgeye LLC rezoning to R-O and growth map amendment (8-0-1, Lane abstained)
• Approved The Grove rezoning to RMF-9.5B with density concept plan (unanimous)
• Approved Fenwick Properties rezoning to RMF-20B with density concept plan (8-0-1, Schmelzle abstained)
• Approved JP&O Development medical office buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Walmart #5837 expansion with conditions, including sidepath (unanimous)
• Approved True-Self Recovery building (unanimous)
• Denied Storage World stormwater waiver request (unanimous)

General

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

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

The Rogers Public Library Commission unanimously approved a plan to increase open hours and services starting April 19, 2021. The plan includes expanded hours, more computer availability, some seating, open restrooms, and continued curbside service, while keeping mask and temperature requirements. The commission also approved continuing to quarantine materials per ALA and OCLC guidelines.

• Approved the proposal to increase open hours and services starting April 19, 2021.
• Approved continuing curbside service for patrons who prefer not to enter the building.
• Approved continuing to quarantine materials per ALA and OCLC guidelines.
• Approved keeping the mask mandate and temperature checks for patrons.
• Approved increasing the building capacity limit to 46 patrons at a time.
• Approved requiring appointments for computer use but not for general entry.
• Approved opening public restrooms and providing some hard seating.
• Approved keeping tutoring rooms closed and continuing to suspend in-person programs for now.

City Council

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

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

The Rogers City Council approved a $143,481.58 contract with Cox Advanced Services Arkansas for underground utility installation and power for the Walnut Widening Project, waiving competitive bidding. It also adopted two rezoning ordinances (Express Oil to C-2, Jones to NBT) and a budget amendment recognizing $14,651 from the Rogers School District for the Fire Department. A rezoning on Olive Street was recalled for further dialogue after a 6-1 vote with one recusal, pending a lawsuit settlement. Several appointments to the Museum and Planning Commissions were approved, with two Planning Commission appointments opposed by Councilmember Kruger.

• Adopted $14,651 budget amendment for Fire Department reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved $143,481.58 Cox contract for Walnut Widening utility work, waiving bidding (unanimous)
• Rezoned land from RMF-6B to C-2 for Express Oil (unanimous)
• Rezoned land from R-O and RO-CU to NBT for Jones (unanimous)
• Recalled Olive St. rezoning from R-O, C2-CU, PUD to C-3 (6-1, 1 recusal)
• Appointed Emery David, John Ford, Mike Whitmore, Nancy Swearingen to Museum Commission
• Appointed Steve Lane, Jorge Andrade, Derek Burnett to Planning Commission (Andrade and Burnett opposed by Kruger)

Park and Rec Commission

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

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

The Rogers Parks & Recreation Commission approved the Arkansas Arts Academy 5K request and the Lake Atalanta Duathlon. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 17th meeting. Reports were given on park construction projects, including Mt. Hebron, Railyard Park, and Centennial Park, and on trail counts and upcoming events.

• Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting as submitted.
• Approved the Arkansas Arts Academy 5K request.
• Approved the Lake Atalanta Duathlon.

Historic District Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a large-scale development plan for a Kum & Go convenience store with gas pumps at 5120 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., including several variances and waivers. The commission also recommended approval of two rezoning requests: one for 3.38 acres near W. New Hope Rd. and Promenade Blvd. (from residential to highway commercial) and another for 0.62 acres at S. 7th St. & Oak St. (to neighborhood transition), despite neighbor opposition. A lot split for Huffman & Co. was approved on the consent agenda.

• Approved LSDP for Kum & Go #2420 with variances and waivers (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 3.38 acres near W. New Hope Rd. & Promenade Blvd. to C-2 for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 0.62 acres at S. 7th St. & Oak St. to NBT for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved lot split for Huffman & Co. on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

The Rogers Public Library Commission approved the February 16, 2021 minutes as submitted and swore in Brice Wagner as a new trustee. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Reports were given on foundation and friends activities, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved February 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Swore in Brice Wagner as Library Board of Trustees member

Water Utilities Commission

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance request by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts to install a 75-square-foot roof sign at 1512 N. 2nd Street in the I2 Heavy Industrial district. The board also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved roof sign variance for Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2021 (unanimous)

Airport Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission approved all items on the agenda. It recommended City Council approval for two rezoning requests: one for 4.41 acres at 2038 S. Old Wire Rd. (from A-1 to R-DP) and another for 19.42 acres at 701 W. Hudson Rd. (from C-2 and R-DP to C-2, with a Comprehensive Growth Map amendment). The commission also approved a conditional use permit for animal grooming only at Hounds Lounge and approved the large-scale development plan for The Source at 4505 W. Poplar St., including a waiver of the greenspace requirement.

• Approved the February 16, 2021, Planning Commission meeting minutes as presented.
• Recommended City Council approval of the rezoning of 4.41 acres at 2038 S. Old Wire Rd. from A-1 to R-DP.
• Recommended City Council approval of the rezoning of 19.42 acres at 701 W. Hudson Rd. to C-2, including a Comprehensive Growth Map amendment designating the property as Access Corridor.
• Approved a Conditional Use Permit for 'Animal Grooming' only at Hounds Lounge, located NE of W Chastain Xing and S. 43rd St.
• Approved the Large-Scale Development Plan for The Source, a 16,350-SF building and parking lot at 4505 W. Poplar St., including a waiver of the 4.5-ft greenspace requirement.

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

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

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

The Rogers Fireman's Pension & Relief Board approved the December 2020 minutes and the April, May, and June 2021 quarterly payments. Finance Director Casey Wilhelm reported a checking balance of $318,173 and a monthly pension liability of $84,236.24, and advised skipping the next month's portfolio withdrawal to reduce the checking balance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 7, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April, May, June 2021 quarterly payments (5-0)
• Skipped next month's withdrawal from investment portfolio (advised by Finance Director)

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved all five variance requests on the agenda. These included additional wall signage for Extreme Sport Boats and Greenwood Gearhart, a taller accessory building for Barry Subbert, a reduced rear setback for Phillip and Carrie Johnson, and a canopy sign for Shine Solar. The board also approved the minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 21-05: Variance for Extreme Sport Boats to add seven wall signs at 2601 W. Hudson Road.
• Approved 21-06: Variance for Greenwood Gearhart to add wall signage at 4100 S. Grand Ave., Ste. B121.
• Approved 21-07: Variance for Barry Subbert to build an accessory building taller than the 16-foot limit at 1254 W. Subbert Way.
• Approved 21-08: Variance for Phillip and Carrie Johnson to reduce the rear setback for a home expansion at 5300 S. 62nd Place.
• Approved 21-09: Variance for Shine Solar to allow a 76.8 square foot sign atop a canopy at 5214 W. Village Pkwy., Suite 100.
• Approved the minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting.

Park and Rec Commission

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

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

The Rogers Parks & Recreation Commission met virtually and approved the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted. Staff reported that Railyard Park construction is delayed until late March due to COVID, weather, and a railroad permit, and that playground equipment at Cambridge Park is complete and open. The commission agreed to work with a playground company to install a significant piece of equipment at Foxfire at half price ($30,000 off). No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Betty Evans, second by Nathan Gairhan)
• Agreed to work with playground company for half-price equipment at Foxfire ($30,000 off)

Planning Commission

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

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

The Rogers Planning Commission approved three rezoning requests, an alternative sign request for Sterling Bank, and a large-scale development plan for Sterling Bank. It also denied a variance request for a property at 1880 S. 26th St. All votes were unanimous except the sign request, which passed 7-1.

• Approved rezoning of 6.82 acres near W Shores Rd. and S. 60th St. from A-1 to R-SF (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.32 acres at W. Persimmon and N. 6th St. from R-DP to NBT (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2.29 acres near 46th St. and Olive St. from R-O to C-3 (unanimous)
• Approved alternative sign request for Sterling Bank at 1101 S. 52nd St. (7-1)
• Approved large-scale development plan for Sterling Bank (16,000-SF building) with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for Janacek property at 1880 S. 26th St. (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

The Rogers Public Library Commission met and approved the January 19, 2021 minutes unanimously. The board discussed circulation declines due to COVID-19 and began a review of the library's bylaws, which have not been revised since 2008. No formal decisions were made on policy changes.

• Approved January 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Initiated review of Board of Trustees Bylaws, last revised 2008

Airport Commission

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

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