Rogers public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The commission will review several land use applications, including a large mixed-use project and a new multifamily development. Other items include rezoning for residential office use and conditional use permits for storage and vehicle repair.

• Proposed 412-unit mixed-use development at The Pointe at Rogers Phase 1
• Willow Creek Multifamily proposal for a 210-unit development
• Rezoning of 1210 S. 45th Street from R-SF to R-O
• Conditional use permit for warehousing and storage at 37th Street Storage
• Site improvement adding 36 parking stalls at 2103 S. 8th Street

The Planning Commission appointed its 2023 officers and established the Board of Adjustment and Plans & Policy Committee. The commission recommended approval for a bank storage facility and a residential-to-office rezone, while tabling one vehicle repair permit.

• Approved 2023 officers: John Schmelzle (Chair), Hannah Cicioni (Vice Chair), Jorge Andrade (Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Approved Board of Adjustment officers: Mandel Samuels (Chair), Hannah Cicioni (Vice Chair), Ed McClure (Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Approved Plans & Policy officers: John Schmelzle (Chair), Lane (Vice Chair), Andrade (Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including The Pointe at Rogers Phase 1, MK Properties, and Willow Creek Multifamily (Unanimous)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for El Senor de los Carros vehicle repair at 1614 S. 8th Street until 1/3/23 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for First Western Bank warehousing at S. 37th and W. Walnut streets for private use only (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezone for 1210 S. 45th Street to U-NBT zoning (Unanimous)

General

The Board of Adjustment will consider two requests for zoning variances. One request involves a height increase at 4904 S. 44th Place. The second involves building placement and height changes for a 15.11-acre site at W. New Hope Rd. and S. Promenade Blvd.

• Height increase request for 4904 S. 44th Place (VAR 22-52)
• Zoning changes for 15.11 acres at W. New Hope Rd. and S. Promenade Blvd. (VAR 22-50)

The Board of Adjustment approved a height increase for a carriage house at 4904 S. 44th Place. The Board also granted three variances for a mixed-use development at the NW corner of W. New Hope Rd. and S. Promenade Blvd. regarding open space, building height, and ceiling height.

• Approved height increase from 20 feet to 27 feet 2.25 inches at 4904 S. 44th Place (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction in public open space requirements at NW corner of W. New Hope Rd. and S. Promenade Blvd. (Unanimous)
• Approved increase to seven stories from the maximum of six at NW corner of W. New Hope Rd. and S. Promenade Blvd. (Unanimous)
• Approved first floor ceilings of less than 12 feet for some areas at NW corner of W. New Hope Rd. and S. Promenade Blvd. (Unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The commission will review financial reports and an ANRC grant update. The agenda includes motions regarding a 2023 COLA, construction change orders for Arkansas St North, and policies for lift station privatization.

• Motion to approve 2023 COLA
• Change order on construction of Arkansas St North
• Policy for privatization of existing lift stations
• Resolution to waive competitive bids for ductile iron pipe material
• Resolution to approve use of electronic bidding service

Airport Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural items for the Rogers Airport Commission. No specific new business or projects are listed in this document.

• Action on November 9, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council and committees will discuss budget amendments for dispatch center equipment and a solid waste disposal fee increase. The agenda also includes rezoning 335 S. Dodson Road and reviewing the Willow Creek Phase 1 final plat.

• $424,300 budget amendment for Dispatch Center communications improvements
• Solid waste fee increase via Lakeshore Recycling Systems agreement
• Rezoning of 335 S. Dodson Road from A-1 to C-3
• $40,000 contract with NWA Entertainment for July 4th fireworks
• Appointments of Hannah Cicioni and Samantha Best to the Planning Commission

The City Council approved a fee increase for solid waste disposal and appropriated over $424,000 for dispatch center improvements. Other actions included approving a fireworks contract and several zoning and platting ordinances.

• Approved fee increase for solid waste disposal (5-3)
• Appropriated $424,300 from CMRS Fund Reserves for dispatch center improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 contract with NWA Entertainment, LLC for 2023 Fourth of July fireworks (Unanimous)
• Approved joint use agreement with Rogers Little Theater for Victory Theater (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 335 S. Dodson Road from A-1 to C-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Willow Creek Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Hannah Cicioni to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Samantha Best to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will consider several zoning variance requests. These include building setback reductions for a Starbucks location and a residential property. The board will also review a request regarding a building façade line near an existing detention pond.

• Setback reduction for Gateway Starbucks at 8th and Hudson Rd.
• Front setback reduction at Lot 703 on S. Queensborough Lane
• Building façade line variance at 1607 W. New Hope Rd.

The Board approved a front setback reduction for a residential property in the Pinnacle subdivision and a facade line variance for a commercial property on W. New Hope Rd. One request for a setback reduction at 8th and Hudson Rd. was denied as withdrawn.

• Denied/Withdrawn setback reduction from 75 to 30 feet for Gateway Starbucks (4-0)
• Approved front setback reduction from 30 to 25 feet for Claire and Joseph Beggans (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for primary building façade line at 1607 W. New Hope Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning and conditional use permit requests. These include a mixed-use development on S. Dodson Road and warehouse uses near W. Industrial Drive. The commission will also consider proposals for a car wash and vehicle repair facility.

• Rezoning 335 S. Dodson Road to C-3 for Welcome to Rogers development
• Conditional Use Permit for Van Dyke Center Warehouses near W. Industrial Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Splash Car Wash at 1707 W. Pleasant Grove Road
• Conditional Use Permit for El Senor de los Carros at 1614 S. 8th Street
• Proposed 5,419-sf Armor Bank building at S. 52nd Street and W. Magnolia Street

The Commission recommended a rezoning for a 300-unit mixed-use project to City Council and approved three other land-use requests. One conditional use permit was tabled due to improper public notification.

• Recommended rezone and Density Concept Plan for Welcome to Rogers at 335 S. Dodson Road to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Van Dyke Center Warehouses with shared and cross access conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Splash Car Wash at 1707 W. Pleasant Grove Road with one entrance condition (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for El Senor de los Carros at 1614 S. 8th Street until Dec. 20 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Land Subdivision Development Plan for Armor Bank at S. 52nd St and W. Magnolia streets (Unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2023 budget and several amendments to the 2022 budget. These include funding for Northwest Park and the Victory Theater renovation. The council will also review a private club application and various construction contracts.

• $10,000,000.00 appropriation from General Fund reserves to Northwest Park
• $980,000.00 grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation
• $150,000.00 appropriation for Victory Theater Renovation
• Rezoning of 1604 & 1608 W. Walnut St. from R-SF to C-2
• Contract with Nabholz Construction for construction management services

The City Council adopted the 2023 budget and approved multiple budget amendments for the 2022 cycle. The council also approved a private club application, a zoning change on W. Walnut St., and a construction management contract.

• Approved private club application for The Black Crown Social House (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Budget (7-1)
• Adopted provisions of the 2023 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget amendment for police market adjustment (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Appropriated $150,000 from General Fund Reserves for Victory Theater Renovation (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $10,000,000 from General Fund Reserves for Northwest Park (Unanimous)
• Approved construction management contract with Nabholz Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1604 & 1608 W. Walnut St. from R-SF to C-2 (Unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review annual audit, financial, and engineering reports. Proposed actions include a facilities extension contract for Meadowbrooke Ph1 and an engineering proposal for RPCF capacity improvements.

• Meadowbrooke Ph1 facilities extension contract
• Engineering proposal for RPCF capacity improvements
• Resolution regarding unlawful inflow connections
• Waiving competitive bid for Vaccon repair
• 2022 invitation for printing and mailing services

Park and Rec Commission

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

• Projects/Progress Report
• Trail count update

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several requests for zoning setback reductions. These include a front building setback change for Gateway Starbucks and residential setbacks on W. Kelley Drive and W. Kettering Ct.

• Setback reduction at 115 W. Kelley Drive
• 12-foot rear setback reduction at 8102 W. Kettering Ct.
• Front building setback reduction from 75 to 30 feet at 8th and Hudson Rd.

The Board approved front and exterior side setback reductions for a property at 115 W. Kelley Drive but denied the interior setback reduction. A request for a rear setback reduction at 8102 W. Kettering Ct. was withdrawn, and a front setback request for Gateway Starbucks was tabled.

• Approved front and exterior side setback reductions at 115 W. Kelley Drive (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied interior setback reduction at 115 W. Kelley Drive (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled front building setback reduction for Gateway Starbucks at 8th and Hudson Rd. (Unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Rear setback reduction request at 8102 W. Kettering Ct.
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 (Unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These include proposed signage for The 120 Tapas Bar and adding three doors to Harris Bakery.

• Signage request at 120 S. 2nd Street (COA #22-02)
• Addition of three doors at 114 W. Elm Street (COA #22-03)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review rezoning requests for the Welcome to Rogers project and W. Walnut Street properties. The agenda also includes proposals for new residential developments at Cottages at Bellview and Shadowbrooke Phase V. Additionally, the commission will consider a warehouse permit and an airport hangar structure.

• Rezoning 335 S. Dodson Road from agricultural to neighborhood commercial
• Conditional Use Permit for warehousing at S. 37th and W. Walnut streets
• 156-unit single-family development proposal at Cottages at Bellview
• 37,920-sf hangar structure at Rogers Executive Airport
• Rezoning 1604 & 1608 W. Walnut Street from residential to highway commercial

The commission approved site plans for a 156-unit single-family development, an airport hangar, and an 86-unit townhome phase. One rezoning request for W. Walnut Street was recommended for City Council approval, while two other requests were tabled.

• Approved LSDP for Cottages at Bellview 156-unit development (Unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for 37,920-sf NWA Flight Hangar (Unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Shadowbrooke Phase V 86-unit townhomes (Unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 1604 & 1608 W. Walnut Street to C-2 for approval by City Council (Unanimous)
• Tabled CUP request for 37th Street Storage until Dec. 20 (Unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning and DCP request for Welcome to Rogers until Dec. 6 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda for the November 15, 2022, meeting contains only procedural items. No specific new business or projects are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 18, 2002 meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the RPL Foundation's vote to cover patron credit card fees and the formation of a committee to review a new book challenge for the title 'I am Jazz'.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of December meeting (unanimous)
• Formed book challenge review committee for 'I am Jazz'

Airport Commission

The commission will consider authorizing a ground lease with NWA Flight, LLC and a master services contract with Garver, LLC. The agenda also includes authorizing negotiations for several infrastructure projects including taxiway lighting and hangar construction.

• Ground Lease with NWA Flight, LLC
• Master Consulting and Engineering Services Contract with Garver, LLC
• Negotiations for taxiway lighting reconstruction
• Negotiations for aircraft hangar construction
• Negotiations for land acquisition

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The commission will review October minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes discussion on the 2023 budget and a rebranding for Chamber and Visit Rogers. A $3,000 funding request was submitted for the Great 8 Girls Basketball Tournament.

• $3,000 funding request for Rogers Public Schools Great 8 Girls Basketball Tournament
• 2023 Budget review
• Chamber and Visit Rogers Rebrand discussion

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions to amend the 2022 budget, including $45,000 for a new fire department vehicle and additional compensation for city employees. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding the final plat of Sky Valley Estates.

• $45,000 budget amendment for a Chevrolet Tahoe for the Rogers Fire Department
• Budget amendment for additional compensation to city employees
• Ordinance accepting the final plat of Sky Valley Estates
• Street closure request for Holigay Market documentation and map

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering two variance requests during its November 1, 2022 meeting. These include a setback reduction for Palmer Property and a masonry wall requirement change for Willow Creek Apartments.

• Setback reduction request at 115 W. Kelley Drive (VAR 22-43)
• Masonry wall variance for Willow Creek Apartments (VAR 22-44)
• Variance request for ±9.27 acres at S. 8th Street & W. New Hope Road

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Willow Creek Apartments to use a vegetative buffer instead of a masonry wall. A request for setback reductions at 115 W. Kelley Drive was tabled due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved variance for Willow Creek Apartments to use evergreen plantings and existing trees instead of an 8-foot masonry wall (Unanimous)
• Tabled variance request (VAR 22-43) for setback reductions at 115 W. Kelley Drive (2-0 with 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness request for proposed signage at 120 S. 2nd Street. The commission will also take action on the minutes from the August 17, 2022 meeting.

• COA #22-02: Signage request for The 120 Tapas Bar at 120 S. 2nd Street
• Action on August 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for 615 W. Oak St. to allow commercial mixed use. The commission will also review proposals for the Grotto at Osage Creek and Villages at Pinnacle Hills developments.

• Rezoning request for 615 W. Oak St. from NBT to COM zoning
• Proposed 130-unit multifamily development at Grotto at Osage Creek
• Proposed 147-unit multifamily development at Villages at Pinnacle Hills

The Commission approved land subdivision plans for two multifamily projects: Grotto at Osage Creek and Villages at Pinnacle Hills. A request to update the Regional Center Growth Designation for 615 W. Oak St. was denied.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied request by JOCOG Ventures Realty to update Regional Center Growth Designation for 615 W. Oak St. from NBT to COM (Unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Grotto at Osage Creek 130-unit multifamily development (Unanimous)
• Approved waiver for deciduous shade trees in parking lot tree islands for Grotto at Osage Creek (Unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Villages at Pinnacle Hills 147-unit multifamily development (Unanimous)
• Approved sight-triangle requirement waiver for Villages at Pinnacle Hills (Unanimous)
• Approved minor street connections requirement waiver for Villages at Pinnacle Hills (Unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

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

• Interviews for police officer applicants (Executive Session)

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances for rezoning properties at S. Promenade Blvd, N. C Street, and near N. 8th Street. The council will also consider budget amendments for trails maintenance and the purchase of new GPS equipment.

• Rezoning SJC Ventures at S. Promenade Blvd & W. Seneca Rd from C-2 to U-COM
• Rezoning Elkhead at 318 N. C Street from R-DP to NBT
• Rezoning Montgomery Family Trust east of N. 8th Street from C-2 and R-DP to I-1
• Allocating $21,169 in insurance proceeds and $17,600 in reserves for trails maintenance
• Authorizing a $15,000 purchase of GPS equipment from Navigation Electronics, Inc.

The City Council approved three land rezoning ordinances and two budget resolutions for trails maintenance and GPS equipment. Council members unanimously defeated a proposed ordinance regarding emergency and experimental regulations for street closures.

• Approved budget amendment for $21,169 insurance proceeds and $17,600 reserves for trails maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 from reserves for upgraded GPS equipment from Navigation Electronics, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from C-2 to U-COM at S. Promenade Blvd & W. Seneca Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from R-DP to NBT at 318 N. C Street (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from C-2 and R-DP to I-1 east of N. 8th Street between W. Hudson Rd. & W. Roselawn Dr. (Unanimous)
• Defeated ordinance amending Section 52-4 regarding emergency and experimental regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Cottonwood Place and dedication of utility easements (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will meet to review several requests for property variances. These items include proposed changes to setbacks, signage, and building heights at various locations.

• Setback reduction request for Superior Storage at 2836 S. 8th Street
• Signage increase and additional wall sign request for Pho Kitchen at 4501 W. Walnut Street, Unit 4
• Wetland buffer variance for Rogers Elementary #17 at Stratton Road and 2nd Street
• Accessory structure height increase request at 2801 S. 24th Street

The Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests and one was approved with a recusal. No requests were denied. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved setback reduction for Superior Storage at 2836 S. 8th St (3-0-1, Cicioni recused)
• Approved sign area increase for Pho Kitchen at 4501 W. Walnut St (unanimous)
• Approved silt fence variance for Rogers Elementary #17 at Stratton Rd & 2nd St (3-1)
• Approved height increase for accessory structure at 2801 S. 24th St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The agenda also includes a review of a previously tabled rezoning for Patrick Place Townhomes and a new 57-lot subdivision.

• Rezoning 8.67 acres at W. Seminole Drive and S. Promenade Blvd
• Rezoning 318 N. C Street to NBT district
• Rezoning 15.6 acres east of N. 8th Street to I-1 district
• Warehouse expansion for Superior Storage at 2836 S. 8th Street
• 57-lot subdivision plat for Meadow Brooke Phase II

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a large-scale development plan for a warehouse and storage facility at 2326 S. 8th Street with three waivers, and recommended approval of a rezone for 32 townhome units on Pine Street. A rezone for Patrick Place Townhomes was tabled after concerns about density and public safety access. Three other items were tabled or withdrawn due to notification issues or applicant requests.

• Approved LSDP for Freeman Family Rentals warehouse at 2326 S. 8th St. with three temporary landscape buffer waivers (7-0-1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Pine Street Townhomes rezone to RMF-5.3A with Density Concept Plan (7-1)
• Tabled Patrick Place Townhomes rezone/DCP temporarily for applicant to revise density and plan (unanimous)
• Tabled SJC Ventures rezone at W. Seminole and S. Promenade due to incomplete neighbor notification (unanimous)
• Withdrew Rafael Castro rezone of 3809 N. 2nd St. from A-1 to C-4 due to notification issues and non-conformity (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Hudson Road Wholesale at 282 W. Hudson Rd. with denial of curb-cut waiver (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Blue Barn commercial building at Oak and 2nd Street (unanimous)
• Tabled Patrick Place Townhomes rezone/DCP to next meeting for revised lower-density plan (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports ending September 30, 2022. The board is also scheduled to make decisions regarding a materials challenge and the loan of a 17th Century indenture artifact to the University of Arkansas.

• Decision regarding materials challenge
• Decision for 17th Century indenture artifact loan to U of A
• Approval of September 20, 2022 Board Minutes
• Financial reports ending September 30, 2022

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees voted 3-2 to retain a challenged book in the Children's section as is, rejecting a motion to create a Parent Resource section. The board also approved transferring permanent ownership of a 17th-century sheepskin document to the University of Arkansas. Other actions included approving the September meeting minutes and adjourning.

• Approved retaining challenged book in Children's section (3-2, with 1 abstention)
• Denied motion to create Parent Resource section for the book (failed for lack of a second)
• Approved transferring 17th-century sheepskin document to University of Arkansas (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2022 board minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review annual audit, financial, and operational reports. The commission will also consider motions to approve a contract amendment for the RPCF Solids Handling Project and a new design contract for Blossom Way.

• Contract amendment with Hawkins-Weir/Black & Veatch for RPCF Solids Handling Project
• Design contract with Crafton Tull Engineers for Blossom Way Sewer Design
• RWU Annual Audit Report

Airport Commission

The agenda consists of routine procedural items. The commission will review the September 14, 2022, meeting minutes and the financial report for September 30, 2022.

• Action on September 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of September 30, 2022, financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission will review financial reports and several funding requests for 2023 events. The meeting also includes action on September 2022 minutes and a discussion of the 2023 budget draft.

• $10,000 funding request for Arkansas Premier Tournaments
• $10 per room funding request for Arkansas Institute of Architects
• $10 per room funding request for United Pentecostal Youth of Arkansas
• Approval of September 2022 minutes
• Review of 2023 budget draft

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding property acquisitions and code amendments. The agenda includes a $469,130.00 Community Development Block Grant and a rezoning request for the Pine Street Density Concept Plan. The council will also consider two appointments to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Board.

• Acceptance of a $469,130.00 Community Development Block Grant
• Rezoning lands from R-SF to R-MF-5.3A for the Pine Street Density Concept Plan
• Property acquisition via quitclaim deed with KLS Leasing II, LLC
• Appointments to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Board
• Street closure requests for Sheep Dog Turkey Trot and American Heart Association

The council adopted a resolution accepting a $469,130 Community Development Block Grant and amended the 2022 budget accordingly. It also approved a zoning change from single-family to multifamily (R-MF-5.3A) with a density concept plan. An ordinance on emergency regulations was tabled for future discussion. Two appointments to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Board were confirmed.

• Adopted RES. R22-79 accepting $469,130 CDBG grant and amending 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. 22-57 rezoning land from R-SF to R-MF-5.3A with density concept plan (unanimous)
• Tabled ORD. 22-__ on emergency regulations (unanimous; to return as old business)
• Approved quitclaim deed with KLS Leasing II, LLC for property acquisition (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry Walton to Airport Authority Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Martine Pollard to Airport Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 (voice vote, carried)
• Suspended rules for single-reading consideration of agenda (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment is reviewing multiple requests for property variances. These items include changes to building setbacks, parking requirements, and canopy heights at various locations.

• Setback reduction request for 9 W. Wembly Drive
• Front and side setback reduction at 2318 S. 8th St
• Parking space requirement variance at 2318 S. 8th St
• Building setback request at 2103 S. 8th Street
• Canopy height increase for Kum & Go at W. Walnut Street and S. 28th Street

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved all five variance requests on the agenda. Key approvals included a side setback reduction at 9 W. Wembly Drive (4-2), a parking space reduction from 100 to 80 spaces at 2318 S. 8th Street (5-0, 1 abstention), and front/side setback reductions at the same address (5-0, 1 abstention). Also approved were an existing building setback at 2013 S. 8th Street (unanimous) and a canopy height increase for Kum & Go at W. Walnut & S. 28th Street (unanimous). The minutes from September 6, 2022, were also accepted.

• Approved side setback reduction from 10 ft to 7 ft 1 in at 9 W. Wembly Drive (4-2)
• Approved parking reduction from 100 to 80 spaces at 2318 S. 8th Street (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved front and side setback reductions at 2318 S. 8th Street (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved existing building setback at 2013 S. 8th Street (unanimous)
• Approved canopy height increase from 16 ft to 21 ft for Kum & Go at W. Walnut & S. 28th Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including two projects for townhomes. Members will also review site plans for new warehouse and commercial buildings.

• Rezoning request for Pine Street Townhomes near S. Dixieland Road
• Rezoning request for Patrick Place Townhomes at N. 22nd and W. Easy streets
• Rezoning of 8.67 acres at W. Seminole Drive and S. Promenade Blvd to U-COM
• Site plan review for a 32,195-sf building at 282 W. Hudson Road
• Site plan review for a 3,920-sf building at Oak and 2nd street

The Planning Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of a rezone and Density Concept Plan for Pine Street Townhomes, a 32-unit townhome project on 5.98 acres north of W. Pine Street. The commission also approved a warehouse/storage facility on S. 8th Street, tabled two rezoning requests, and withdrew one. Several other site plans were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Pine Street Townhomes rezone/DCP (7-1)
• Approved Freeman Family Rentals LSDP with waivers (7-0-1 abstention)
• Tabled Patrick Place Townhomes rezone/DCP (unanimous)
• Tabled SJC Ventures rezone for proper notification (unanimous)
• Withdrew Rafael Castro rezone from consideration (unanimous)
• Approved Hudson Road Wholesale LSDP with waiver denial (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Barn LSDP (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The commission will review minutes from the June 30, 2022 meeting and receive a staff report regarding Railyard Live. The agenda also includes discussion of a sculpture donation.

• Action on June 30, 2022 minutes
• Staff report on Railyard Live
• Discussion of a sculpture donation

City Council

The City Council and committees will review budget amendments for airport maintenance and fire service grants. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding property clean-up liens and the consideration of a new subdivision plat.

• $652,940 contract with Custom Pavement Maintenance and Safety, LLC to rehab taxiways and aprons
• Budget amendment to recognize $114,000 from the DHS Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
• Public hearing for a clean-up lien regarding weeds and debris at 803 N 12th Street
• Ordinance accepting the final plat of Seminole Park
• Appointment of Ed McClure to the Planning Commission

The council unanimously approved a resolution to amend the 2022 budget and authorize a $652,940 contract with Custom Pavement Maintenance and Safety, LLC for rehabilitating taxiways and aprons at Rogers Airport. Other actions included adopting a clean-up lien for overgrown weeds at 803 N 12th Street, accepting a $114,000 federal firefighter grant, amending the fire district ordinance, and approving the final plat of Seminole Park Rogers.

• Approved $652,940 airport taxiway rehab contract with Custom Pavement Maintenance and Safety, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted clean-up lien for overgrown weeds at 803 N 12th Street (unanimous)
• Accepted $114,000 federal firefighter grant and appropriated $125,400 for capital grant expense (unanimous)
• Amended fire district ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Seminole Park Rogers (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment will review requests for building setback reductions and parking variances across residential, commercial, and industrial zones. The meeting also includes a review of the September 6, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Setback reduction at 9 W. Wembly Drive
• Front and side setback reductions at 2318 S. 8th St
• Parking space requirement variance at 2318 S. 8th St
• Setback reductions at the corner of S. 2nd Street and W. Oak Street
• Building setback request for 2103 S. 8th Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for Circle K and Sapphire Homes. The commission will also review several new site plan proposals, including a Domino’s restaurant and the Hawthorne Heights subdivision.

• Public hearing for Circle K at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road
• Public hearing for Sapphire Homes at W. Pleasant Grove Road and Highway 112
• Site plan for a Domino’s restaurant at New Hope and 1st streets
• Site plan for Embassy Apartments at 410 N. 13th Street
• Preliminary plat for the 57-lot Hawthorne Heights Subdivision

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a Circle K convenience store with gas at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road, despite the C-2 zoning not matching the Neighborhood Growth Designation. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for Sapphire Homes to build model homes and an office at the southwest corner of Pleasant Grove and Highway 112, with one abstention. Several other site plans and a preliminary plat were approved, while one warehouse project was tabled pending Board of Adjustment variances.

• Approved Circle K conditional use permit for convenience store with gas at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road (unanimous)
• Approved Sapphire Homes conditional use permit for warehouse office and model homes at Pleasant Grove and Highway 112 (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Domino's restaurant site plan at New Hope Road and 1st Street (unanimous)
• Approved M&D Adventures animal boarding commercial building at 3707 W. Southern Hills Blvd (unanimous)
• Tabled Freeman Family Rentals warehouse project at 2326 S. 8th Street pending Board of Adjustment variances (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Embassy Apartments 48-unit development at 410 N. 13th Street with storm sewer waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Hawthorne Heights Subdivision preliminary plat for 57 lots on S. Bellview Road (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees meeting includes the approval of August 16, 2022 minutes and an appeal regarding a materials challenge decision. Other agenda sections contain no specific items for discussion.

• Appeal to materials challenge decision
• Approval of August 16, 2022 meeting minutes

The board heard an appeal to a materials challenge decision regarding the book 'Sex is a Funny Word.' The library committee recommended retaining the book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section, and citizens spoke both for and against the decision. The board took no action and will discuss their recommendation at the next meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard appeal to materials challenge decision; no action taken, discussion deferred to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and facility reports. The agenda includes resolutions regarding water use fees, employee policies, and IT equipment disposal. The commission will also review several construction bid results and engineering proposals.

• Resolutions for unauthorized water use fees and encroachment agreements
• Bid results for Centennial Park, Mills Farm/JB Hunt/2nd Street, and Banz Sewer
• Engineering proposal for Blossom Way Trib 2 sanitary sewer improvements
• Engineering proposal for Hwy 12 E. water main replacement
• Selection of consultant for RPCF Capacity Improvement Project

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review bids received on August 16, 2022, regarding taxiway and apron repairs. The agenda also includes a financial report and recommendations to City Council for budget amendments and contract acceptance.

• Bids for AIP 42 Taxiway and Apron Sealing and Crack Repair
• Recommendation to City Council for Budget Amendment and Contract Acceptance Resolution(s)
• August 31, 2022 financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission will review financial reports and a presentation on the 2021 audit. The agenda includes discussion regarding funding requests for VXV Events and the 2023 NWA Comic-Con.

• Action on August 2022 minutes
• 2021 Audit Presentation
• VXV Events funding request ($10 per room)
• 2023 NWA Comic-Con funding request

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review committee reports regarding several land rezonings and police policy updates. The agenda includes discussion of street closure requests for the LPGA 5K and 2nd Street Experience. Additionally, the council will consider authorizing the use of 2018 bond funds for park improvements.

• Rezonings for Lawson (R-DP to NBT) and Sapphire (A-1 to C-3)
• Budget amendment for a $2,500 grant from the American Association of Physicians Of Indian Origin
• Street closure requests for 2nd Street Experience and LPGA 5K
• Use of 2018 Bond General Account funds for park and recreational improvements
• Encroachment agreement with Vinson Square, LLC and The District

The council unanimously adopted resolutions authorizing a permanent encroachment agreement with Vinson Square LLC, updated police department policies, a $2,500 grant from the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, use of 2018 bond funds for park improvements, and the 2022 property tax rate. Three rezoning ordinances were also passed: one from R-DP to NBT (Lawson), one from A-1 to C-3 (Sapphire), and one consolidating multiple zones to U-COM and U-NBT (Fields at Pinnacle). An ordinance amending access management standards was adopted as old business. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted permanent encroachment agreement with Vinson Square LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Rogers Police Department standard operating guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 grant from American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin for continuing education (unanimous)
• Authorized use of 2018 bond funds for park and recreational improvements (unanimous)
• Set 2022 property tax rate to be collected in 2023 (unanimous)
• Rezoned land from R-DP to NBT (Lawson) (unanimous)
• Rezoned land from A-1 to C-3 (Sapphire) (unanimous)
• Rezoned land from multiple zones to U-COM and U-NBT (Fields at Pinnacle) (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several requests for zoning variances. These include requests for setback reductions, lot depth changes, and an accessory structure height increase.

• Rear setback/utility easement reduction at 23 W. Fiddlesticks Trail
• Interior side setback reduction at 9 W. Wembly Drive
• Accessory structure height increase at 21.6 feet
• Minimum lot depth variance in the R-DP zoning district
• Side and rear setback reduction in the I-1 zoning district

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved four variance requests (rear setback, accessory structure height, lot depth, and industrial setbacks) and tabled one request for a side setback reduction due to lack of hardship. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved VAR 22-27: rear setback reduction to 9.23' at 23 W. Fiddlesticks Trail (unanimous)
• Tabled VAR 22-28: side setback reduction for garage at 9 W. Wembly Drive (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 22-29: accessory structure height increase to 21.6' in R-SF district (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 22-31: lot depth variance to 89.87' at 1001 S. 1st Street (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 22-32: side/rear setback reductions to 10' and 12' in I-2 district (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for properties at W. Northgate Road, W. Pleasant Grove Road, and E. Willow Street. A conditional use permit for a Circle K convenience store with gas is also scheduled for discussion. Additionally, a new application for property east of Dixieland Road will be reviewed.

• Rezone ±29.45 acres at W. Northgate Road and S. Champions Drive
• Rezone ±3.81 acres at W. Pleasant Grove Road and N. Main Street
• Rezone 102 E. Willow Street to NBT zoning
• Conditional Use Permit for Circle K at 1787 W. Pleasant Grove Road
• Rezone/DCP application request between Pine and Cypress streets

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended three rezoning requests to the City Council: The Fields at Pinnacle (29.45 acres at W. Northgate Road and S. Champions Drive) to U-COM and U-NBT zoning; Sapphire Homes (3.81 acres at W. Pleasant Grove Road and N. Main Street) to C-3 zoning with a CGM update; and Lawson (102 E. Willow Street) to NBT zoning with a CGM update. The Commission also tabled a Conditional Use Permit for Circle K and approved waiving the one-year reapplication rule for a rezone/DCP request on property between Pine and Cypress streets.

• Recommended rezoning of The Fields at Pinnacle to U-COM and U-NBT (6-0, 2 abstentions).
• Recommended CGM update for Sapphire Homes to Neighborhood Center (7-0, 1 abstention).
• Recommended rezoning of Sapphire Homes to C-3 (7-0, 1 abstention).
• Recommended CGM update for Lawson to Downtown Regional Center (7-1).
• Recommended rezoning of Lawson to NBT (7-1).
• Tabled Circle K Conditional Use Permit (unanimous).
• Approved waiver of one-year reapplication rule for rezone/DCP request (unanimous).
• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous).

City Council

The Rogers City Council and various committees will discuss several municipal items, including an ordinance for sales and use tax bonds. The agenda also includes a resolution for traffic signal equipment and multiple street closure requests. Additionally, the council will review rezoning and access management amendments.

• Ordinance authorizing Sales and Use Tax Bonds for capital improvements
• Resolution to purchase traffic signal equipment from Signal System Management, Inc.
• Rezoning of South Rainbow Road lands from A-1 to RMF-5.5B
• Street closure requests for several community events
• Ordinance amending access management and commercial driveway standards

The Rogers City Council approved a sales and use tax bond ordinance to finance capital improvements, and adopted a resolution for traffic signal programming equipment. It also rezoned land on South Rainbow Road from A-1 to RMF-5.5b, and tabled an ordinance amending access management standards. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ORD. #22-49 authorizing sales and use tax bonds for capital improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-69 for traffic signal programming equipment purchase and installation (unanimous)
• Tabled ORD. #22-__ amending access management standards and commercial driveway detail (unanimous)
• Approved ORD. #22-50 rezoning land on South Rainbow Road from A-1 to RMF-5.5b (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The August 17, 2022, meeting consists of procedural matters. The commission will review minutes from the June 15, 2022, meeting and receive a staff presentation.

• Approval of June 15, 2022, minutes
• Staff PowerPoint presentation

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The agenda includes land use changes for The Fields at Pinnacle and 3 River Holdings, along with a new Kum & Go convenience store. Committee sessions will also address site plans and driveway waivers.

• Rezone ±29.45 acres at W. Northgate Road and S. Champions Drive
• Rezone ±13.5 acres south of 503 S. Rainbow Road
• Conditional Use Permit for Kum & Go at 2898 W. Walnut Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Freeman Family Rentals at 2318 S. 8th Street
• Site plan for a 3,318-sf Tidal Wave Auto Spa at 3757 W. Hudson Road

The Rogers Planning Commission tabled a request to rezone 29.45 acres at W. Northgate Road and S. Champions Drive for The Fields at Pinnacle, after discussion about the adequacy of a proposed buffer. The commission approved a rezone of 13.5 acres south of 503 S. Rainbow Road to residential multifamily for 68 townhouses, and approved conditional use permits for a Kum & Go convenience store with gas at 2898 W. Walnut Street and for warehousing/storage at 2318 S. 8th Street. A large-scale development plan for a carwash at 3757 W. Hudson Road was approved after a driveway waiver was withdrawn, and waivers for joint/cross access and driveway offset at 718 N. 2nd Street were denied.

• Tabled Fields at Pinnacle rezone (29.45 acres) to U-COM and U-NBT (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved rezone of 13.5 acres at 503 S. Rainbow Road to R-MF for 68 townhouses (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Kum & Go convenience store with gas at 2898 W. Walnut Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Freeman Family Rentals warehousing/storage at 2318 S. 8th Street (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved large-scale development plan for Tidal Wave Auto Spa carwash at 3757 W. Hudson Road after waiver withdrawn (unanimous)
• Denied waivers for joint/cross access and driveway offset at 718 N. 2nd Street (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports. No specific new business or projects are detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of July 19, 2022 Board Minutes

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met on August 16, 2022, and approved the July 19, 2022 board minutes unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the Foundation Board, Friends of the Library, and the Director, covering upcoming events, staffing changes, and a book challenge.

• Approved July 19, 2022 board minutes (unanimous)

General

The Policeman's Pension & Relief Board will meet to review and update its investment policy. The board will also consider a request for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase.

• Review and update of Investment Policy
• Request for COLA Increase

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will consider selecting engineers for several sewer and waterline replacement projects. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for E. Pine St. and resolutions regarding RPCF equipment and biosolids removal.

• Engineer selection: Blossom Way Parallel Sewer Main (I-49 to Dixieland Rd.)
• Engineer selection: Blossom Way Sewer Improvements (Dixieland Rd. to 1st St.)
• Engineer selection: Hwy 12 Waterline Replacement (Linville Rd. to Bridge)
• Design contract amendment for E. Pine St. Water/Sewer Replacement
• Resolution No. 22-25: Purchase of John Deere tractor for the RPCF

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several requests for property variances. These include adjustments to building heights and setback requirements at various residential locations.

• Height increase request for an accessory structure at 2245 S. Dixieland Road
• Rear setback and utility easement reduction at 23 W. Fiddlesticks Trail
• Interior side setback reduction at 9 W. Wembly Drive
• Height increase request for an accessory structure in the R-SF zoning district

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review financial reports and July 2022 minutes. The meeting includes consideration of several funding requests for various groups and events.

• $6,500 funding request from Poultry Federation
• $750 funding request from Smocking Arts Guild
• $10,000 funding request from Perfect Timing Sports
• Restored Church of God $10 per room night request

City Council

The Council will review committee reports regarding budget amendments for insurance proceeds and new grant funds. The agenda also includes a property lien hearing schedule and an Airport Commission appointment.

• Clean-up lien public hearing for 803 N 12th Street
• $132,848.00 in storm damage insurance proceeds
• Walton Family Foundation grant agreement up to $79,532.00
• Rogers Historical Museum Foundation donation of $26,457.00
• Appointment of Scott Swearingen to the Airport Commission

The council unanimously approved several resolutions including a clean-up lien on a property, budget amendments for insurance proceeds and donations, and a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation. All votes were unanimous with no discussion or opposition.

• Adopted RES. R22-65 scheduling a public hearing for a clean-up lien on 803 N 12th Street (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-66 amending the 2022 budget to recognize $132,848 in insurance proceeds for storm damage (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-67 authorizing a grant agreement with Walton Family Foundation for up to $79,532 (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-68 amending the budget to recognize a $26,457 donation from Rogers Historical Museum Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Scott Swearingen to the Airport Commission (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Rogers Airport Commission will review bids received July 28, 2022, for AIP 42 Taxiway and Apron Sealing and Crack Repair. The meeting also includes consideration of a grant application for these repairs and a lease assignment agreement for T4-F.

• Bids for AIP 42 Taxiway and Apron Sealing and Crack Repair
• Grant application authorization for taxiway and apron repairs
• Lease Assignment Agreement: T4-F

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for The Fields at Pinnacle and a conditional use permit for vehicle storage. The agenda also includes reviews of the Bellview Urban Center building and the Meadow Brooke Subdivision.

• Rezoning 29.45 acres at W. Northgate Rd. and S. Champions Drive to U-COM and U-NBT districts
• Conditional Use Permit for vehicle storage at 5911 W. Venture Park Blvd.
• Proposed 29,710 sf building at 2223 S. Bellview Road
• Proposed 86-lot single-family subdivision at W. Amour Drive

The Rogers Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Garage Suites of Arkansas to operate vehicle storage at 5911 W. Venture Park Blvd., with a restriction prohibiting commercial activity. A rezone request for The Fields at Pinnacle was tabled due to insufficient public notification. The commission also approved a large-scale development plan for Bellview Urban Center and a preliminary plat for Meadow Brooke Subdivision, both with variances and waivers.

• Approved CUP for Garage Suites of Arkansas vehicle storage (unanimous)
• Tabled rezone for The Fields at Pinnacle (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Bellview Urban Center with variance and $67,750 fee-in-lieu (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Meadow Brooke Subdivision, Phase 1 with waivers (unanimous)

City Council

The Rogers City Council will consider several budget amendments for fire department equipment and vehicles. The meeting also includes reviews of airport repair grants, concrete service contracts, and property rezonings.

• Federal grant agreement for taxiway and apron repair at Rogers Executive Airport
• Concrete services contract with J&L Concrete and Excavation, Inc.
• $42,000 budget amendment for a new Chevy Tahoe for the fire department
• Rezoning of 415 N. Dixieland from R-O to U-COM
• Rezoning of 300 E. Pine St from R-DP to NBT

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted all 10 agenda items, including resolutions for airport taxiway repairs, concrete services, IT property disposal, fire department budget appropriations, and a CDBG action plan. Three rezoning ordinances were also approved with emergency clauses: 415 N. Dixieland (R-O to U-COM), 300 E. Pine St (R-DP to NBT), and S. 28th Street (RMF-18B to C-3 with density concept plan). All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted RES. R22-58 authorizing federal grant for taxiway and apron sealing at Rogers Executive Airport (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-59 accepting J&L Concrete and Excavation bid for concrete services (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-60 authorizing IT department to dispose of certain property (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-61 appropriating $15,000 for fire suppression blankets (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-62 appropriating $20,000 for a carport at fire training center (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-63 appropriating $42,000 for a Chevy Tahoe for fire department (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-64 approving 2022 CDBG action plan (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-46 rezoning 415 N. Dixieland from R-O to U-COM (unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and operations reports. The meeting includes resolutions for purchasing a Kubota tractor, sewer inspection equipment, and an Orbit Screener.

• Resolution No. 22-20: Waiving competitive bidding for purchase of Orbit Screener
• Resolution No. 22-21: Authorizing purchase of Kubota Tractor
• Resolution No. 22-22: Authorizing purchase of Sewer Inspection Equipment
• Resolution No. 22-23: Amending Record Retention and Disposal Policy
• Resolution No. 22-24: Authorizing destruction of Residential Backflow Assembly Test Reports

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will conduct interviews for police officer applicants during an executive session. No other substantive business is listed on this agenda.

• Interviews for police officer applicants

Park and Rec Commission

The agenda consists of procedural items and progress reports. The commission will review the June 15, 2022, minutes and receive updates regarding projects and trail counts.

• Approval of June 15, 2022, minutes
• Projects/Progress Report
• Trail count update

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several rezoning requests and new site development plans. This includes a conditional use permit for vehicle repair and various commercial projects.

• Rezone Bradford Nursery to C-2 (Highway Commercial)
• Conditional Use Permit for Rock Brothers Offroad at 1608 S. 9th Street
• Rezone The Grotto at Osage Creek to C-3
• Development plan for 236 units at The Reserve on Dixieland
• Development plan for The District Mixed Use, Phase 1

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended two rezones for City Council approval, denied one rezone, and approved a conditional use permit. It also approved five large-scale development plans, including a mixed-use project and a storage facility, with various waivers and variances.

• Recommended rezone of 300 E. Pine Street to NBT (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone of 415 N. Dixieland Road to U-COM (unanimous)
• Denied rezone of 1.49 acres on Old Prairie Creek Road to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Rock Brothers Offroad at 1608 S. 9th Street (unanimous)
• Recommended DCP/rezone for The Grotto at Osage Creek (6-1, Jensen abstained)
• Approved LSDP for Twenty-Second Street Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for The Reserve on Dixieland (6-1, Jensen abstained)
• Approved LSDP for Health Lanes (6-1, Lane abstained)

Library Board of Trustees

The meeting agenda contains mostly procedural headings with no specific details provided for most reports. The board will consider a proposal to close the library on August 26 and 27, 2022, for staff training and building maintenance.

• Approval of June 21, 2022 Board Minutes
• Proposed library closure on August 26 & 27, 2022 for staff in-service and building maintenance

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees approved closing the library on August 26-27, 2022, for annual staff in-service and building maintenance, pending Mayor Hines' approval. The board also unanimously approved the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on the Foundation, Friends, finances, and departmental updates.

• Approved closure on August 26-27, 2022 for staff in-service and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2022 board minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests regarding building heights and signage. One request involves an accessory structure at 2245 S. Dixieland Road, while another concerns a wall sign for Kum & Go at 101 W. New Hope Road. The board will also act on the June 9, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Height increase request for accessory structure at 2245 S. Dixieland Road
• Wall sign increase request for Kum & Go at 101 W. New Hope Road
• Action on June 9, 2022, meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment tabled a variance request for an accessory structure at 2245 S. Dixieland Rd. because the proposed 5,000 sq ft building did not meet the definition of an accessory building in the R-SF zoning district. The board approved a separate variance for Kum & Go to add a wall sign and increase sign area at 101 W. New Hope Rd., matching a previously approved layout at another location. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Tabled variance VAR 22-24 for accessory structure height increase at 2245 S. Dixieland Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR 22-25 for Kum & Go additional wall sign and sign area increase at 101 W. New Hope Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The meeting consists of routine procedural items. The commission will review the June 8, 2022, meeting minutes and the June 30, 2022, financial report.

• Action on June 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of June 30, 2022, financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review June 2022 minutes and financial reports regarding 2022 budget line-item adjustments. The meeting also includes a demonstration of the CivicClerk Board Portal and consideration of two funding requests for local events.

• $1,000 funding request for Arkansas Physical Therapy Association OPTimize 2022 Event
• $2,600 funding request for South Central Hispanic District 2022 Collide Youth Convention
• Review of 2022 Budget Line-Item Adjustments
• CivicClerk Board Portal Demo

City Council

The City Council will consider re-zonings for properties on S. Rainbow Road and W. Pleasant Grove. The agenda also includes agreements for a new telecommunication building and police cameras. Additionally, the council will review budget amendments for federal grant funds.

• Re-zoning 2211 S. Rainbow Road from A-1 to R-SF
• Agreement with Arkansas Public Safety Solutions for a building on Park Road
• Purchase of body, motor vehicle, and interview room cameras
• Budget amendment for $37,816.00 in Edward Byrne Grant funds
• Reaffirming N-R zone for Pleasant Grove Pocket Community

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted two rezoning ordinances: one re-zoning land at 2211 S. Rainbow Road from A-1 to R-SF, and another reaffirming the N-R zone for the Pleasant Grove Pocket Community. The council also approved four resolutions related to public safety grants and equipment purchases, and approved the June 28, 2022 minutes.

• Adopted RES. R22-54 amending 2021 Edward Byrne Grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-55 authorizing agreement with Arkansas Public Safety Solutions for telecom building replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-56 authorizing agreement with Turn-Key Mobile for body, vehicle, and interview room cameras (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-57 amending 2022 budget to recognize $37,816 Edward Byrne Grant funds (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-44 re-zoning 2211 S. Rainbow Road from A-1 to R-SF (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-45 reaffirming N-R zone and accepting density concept plan for Pleasant Grove Pocket Community (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 (voice vote, Hayes abstained)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission is reviewing several property rezoning requests. These items include changes to residential and commercial zoning for various locations in the city. One request also involves a Density Concept Plan for a neighborhood project.

• Rezone ±23.61 acres at 2211 S. Rainbow Road from A-1 to R-SF
• Rezone ±0.45 acres at 300 E. Pine Street from R-DP to NBT
• Rezone ±0.67 acres at 415 N. Dixieland Road from R-O to U-COM
• Rezone/DCP for ±2.06 acres at S. 43rd Street and W. Pleasant Grove Road

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request by Makkar Investments for 23.61 acres at 2211 S. Rainbow Road from A-1 Agricultural to R-SF Residential Single Family, despite public opposition. The commission also recommended approval of a Density Concept Plan for the Pleasant Grove Pocket Community, and tabled two other rezoning requests due to notification or representative issues.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled HBIC rezoning at 300 E. Pine Street (unanimous)
• Recommended Makkar Investments rezoning at 2211 S. Rainbow Road for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Tabled Garcia rezoning at 415 N. Dixieland Road (unanimous)
• Recommended Pleasant Grove Pocket Community DCP/rezone for City Council approval (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The commission will review minutes from February 24, 2022, and hold annual officer elections. Staff presentations are scheduled regarding CivicClerk use, Railyard Live, and the Rogers Local Food Market.

• Annual Officer Elections
• Presentation on RPAC use of CivicClerk
• Railyard Live update
• Rogers Local Food Market update

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review several items including a budget amendment for law enforcement salary stipends. The agenda also includes a land rezoning request and resolutions regarding water utilities funding and fair housing analysis.

• Budget amendment to recognize $667,430.00 in law enforcement salary stipend revenue
• Rezoning of certain lands from C-2 to U-NBT (Corona)
• Agreement with J-Quad and Associates, Inc. for a Fair Housing analysis
• Resolution for Rogers Water Utilities to accept funding from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission

The Rogers City Council unanimously approved four agenda items: accepting Arkansas Natural Resources Commission funding for Rogers Water Utilities, authorizing a fair housing analysis contract with J-Quad and Associates, amending the 2022 budget to recognize $667,430 in state law enforcement salary stipend revenue, and rezoning certain lands from C-2 to U-NBT (Corona) with an emergency clause. All votes were unanimous, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted resolution authorizing Rogers Water Utilities to accept Arkansas Natural Resources Commission funding (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing agreement with J-Quad and Associates for fair housing analysis (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending 2022 budget to recognize $667,430 state law enforcement stipend (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #22-43 rezoning lands from C-2 to U-NBT (Corona) with emergency clause (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will review several land-use requests, including a rezoning for 0.8 acres near S. 21st Street. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for professional offices on W. New Hope Rd. and a site plan change for semi-trailer storage on S. Honeysuckle Road.

• Rezoning 0.8 acres west of S. 21st Street and north of W. Savannah Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for professional offices at 1108 W. New Hope Rd.
• Site plan change for a 2,475-sf gravel area at 3938 S. Honeysuckle Road

The Rogers Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning 0.8 acres west of S. 21st Street and north of W. Savannah Drive from C-2 to U-NBT, approved a conditional use permit for an office at 1108 W. New Hope Rd., and approved a site-specific development plan for a gravel storage area at 3938 S. Honeysuckle Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended rezoning 0.8 acres west of S. 21st St. and north of W. Savannah Dr. from C-2 to U-NBT (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Business and Professional Office at 1108 W. New Hope Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved SSDP for 2,475-sf gravel storage area at 3938 S. Honeysuckle Rd. with additional screening and up to eight trees (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review the May 17, 2022, meeting minutes and financial reports ending May 31, 2022. The board will also consider approval for Keli Wright to apply for the Arkansas State Library Scholarship.

• Approval of May 17, 2022 Board Minutes
• Financial reports ending May 31, 2022
• Scholarship application for Keli Wright

Water Utilities Commission

The Commission will review financial, engineering, and IT reports. Members will vote on several service contracts and a resolution regarding project funding from the Arkansas Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund.

• RPCF Security System approval
• Janitorial Services contract renewal
• Tower Park Elevated Storage Change Order
• Solids Handling Ph2 CMAR Contract with Crossland Heavy Contractors
• Funding for RPCF Solids Handling Ph2 from Arkansas Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

Park and Rec Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and reports. The commission will review the May 2022 minutes and receive progress and trail count reports.

• Approval of May 2022 minutes
• Project/Progress Report
• May 2022 Trail Counts

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The meeting includes action on May 2022 minutes and review of financial reports. No funding requests were submitted for this session. The agenda consists of routine administrative items.

• Action on May 2022 Minutes
• Financial Reports
• Director's Report

Historic District Commission

The Rogers Historic District Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding proposed building modifications at 114 S. 1st Street. The commission will also take action on the minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for building modifications at 114 S. 1st Street
• Action on December 15, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances brought forward by various committees. Items include budget adjustments for city employees and creek maintenance, as well as multiple land rezonings.

• Budget amendment for additional compensation to city employees
• $33,000 appropriation from General Fund reserves for Osage Creek repairs
• Agreement with DPZ Codesign for municipal planning and urban design services
• Re-zoning of 2386 S. 8th Street from C-2, C-4, and I-1 to I-1
• Use of Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for First Street improvements

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted a resolution amending the 2022 budget to provide $590,262 in additional compensation for city employees. The council also approved several other resolutions and ordinances, including budget appropriations for trail repairs, recycling property disposal, road improvements, and multiple rezoning requests. All decisions were made unanimously, with one council member absent.

• Approved $590,262 budget amendment for additional city employee compensation (unanimous)
• Approved $33,000 from general fund reserves for Osage Creek trail repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized recycling center to dispose of obsolete property via internet auction (unanimous)
• Authorized recycling center to dispose of certain property in landfill (unanimous)
• Approved use of Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for First Street road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with DPZ Codesign for municipal planning services (unanimous)
• Rezoned 2386 S. 8th Street from C-2, C-4, I-1 to I-1 (unanimous)
• Rezoned Pinnacle Springs from C-2 to U-COM, 1624 Dixieland Road from A-1 to R-SF, and 124 N. 5th Street from COM to NBT (all unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider several zoning variance requests. These include modifications to a sign on W. Walnut Street and structural changes to properties on Betsy Ln. and W. McKinley Blvd.

• Height increase request for an ADU at 104 Betsy Ln.
• Signage changes for a directional sign at 4007 W. Walnut Street
• Patio extension and outdoor kitchen addition at 2415 W. McKinley Blvd.
• Review of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved all three variance requests on the agenda. The first allowed an already-built accessory dwelling unit at 104 Betsy Ln. to exceed the maximum height by 4.5 feet, based on hardship from steep topography. The second permitted an additional wall sign and larger directional sign at 4007 W. Walnut St. The third reduced the rear yard setback by 13 feet for an outdoor kitchen patio at 2415 W. McKinley Blvd. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ADU height variance at 104 Betsy Ln. (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance at 4007 W. Walnut St. (unanimous)
• Approved patio setback variance at 2415 W. McKinley Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from April 13 and May 11, 2022. The commission will also review the financial report for May 31, 2022. No new business or other reports are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of May 31, 2022 financial report

Planning Commission

The commission will review minutes from May 17, 2022, and discuss a commercial building proposal for Tri-State Optical at 1714 W. Walnut Street. The meeting also includes public hearings for several property rezonings.

• Rezone 0.8 acres near S. 21st St and W. Savannah Dr to U-NBT
• Rezone 0.15 acres at 124 N. 5th Street to NBT
• Rezone 8.28 acres at 2836 S. 8th Street to I-1
• Rezone 0.66 acres at 1624 S. Dixieland Road to R-SF
• Rezone 12.25 acres at S. Promenade Blvd and W. New Hope Rd to U-COM

The Rogers Planning Commission approved the Large Scale Development Plan for Tri-State Optical, a 6,031-square-foot commercial building at 1714 W. Walnut Street, including a curb cut waiver and a $38,347.10 fee-in-lieu for right-of-way improvements. The commission also recommended four rezones to the City Council: Curry (124 N. 5th St.), Superior Storage (2836 S. 8th St.), Hickman (1624 S. Dixieland Rd.), and SJC Ventures (S. Promenade Blvd. & W. New Hope Rd.). A rezone request by Jamie Corona was tabled again due to incomplete public notification.

• Approved LSDP for Tri-State Optical, 6,031-sf building at 1714 W. Walnut St. (unanimous)
• Approved waiver from 150-ft curb cut separation for Tri-State Optical (unanimous)
• Approved $38,347.10 fee-in-lieu for right-of-way improvements on W Walnut St. (unanimous)
• Tabled rezone for Jamie Corona, 0.8 acres west of S. 21st St. (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone for Curry, 0.15 acres at 124 N. 5th St., to NBT (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone for Superior Storage, 8.28 acres at 2836 S. 8th St., to I-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone for Hickman, 0.66 acres at 1624 S. Dixieland Rd., to R-SF (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone for SJC Ventures, 12.25 acres at S. Promenade Blvd. & W. New Hope Rd., to U-COM (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Rogers Civil Service Commission will conduct interviews for the position of Captain. This item is scheduled to be held in an executive session.

• Interviews for the position of Captain

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding water utilities funding and tax programs. The agenda includes several land rezonings and two budget amendments for insurance reimbursements. Additionally, the council will revisit a rezoning request for E. Pine Street.

• Rezoning of 303 N. 3rd from R-O to NBT
• Budget amendment for $3,895.16 insurance reimbursement
• Budget amendment for $1,249.50 insurance reimbursement
• Rezoning at W. Olrich & S. 9th from N-R to R-DP
• Rezoning of 121 N. 7th from Com to NBT

The Rogers City Council met in special session and unanimously adopted all 10 agenda items, including resolutions for water utility funding, Tax Back program endorsement, budget amendments for insurance proceeds, and six rezoning ordinances. All votes were unanimous, and emergency clauses were passed for each item.

• Adopted RES. R22-41 authorizing mayor and RWU superintendent to execute funding documents (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-42 certifying local government endorsement for Tax Back program (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-43 amending 2022 budget for $3,895.16 insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-44 amending 2022 budget for $1,249.50 insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-35 rezoning from N-R to R-DP (Garcia – W. Olrich & S. 9th) (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-36 rezoning from R-O to NBT (NR Properties – 303 N. 3rd) (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-37 rezoning from RMF-13.5A & C2-CU to C-3 (Huckaby – W. Walnut, W. Ray & S. 28th) (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-38 rezoning from Com to NBT (Tole – 121 N. 7th) (unanimous)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and operations reports. The meeting includes motions to approve the FY23 budget and a security system purchase. Other items involve resolutions regarding employee policy updates and construction material purchases.

• Approval of FY23 Water and Sewer Budget
• Purchase of a security system
• Application for Arkansas Natural Resources Commission funding
• Resolution clarifying a sewer maintenance contract action
• Purchase of construction materials and waiver of competitive bidding

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission meeting includes reviews of project progress and trail counts. The agenda also covers action on minutes and a public forum.

• Projects/Progress Report
• Trail count update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests and new site development plans. These include a conditional use permit for Blue Zoo Aquarium and various residential and commercial zoning changes. The meeting also includes updates to the schedule of uses.

• Conditional Use Permit for Blue Zoo Aquarium at 2203 Promenade Blvd
• Rezoning of 28.08 acres south of W. Walnut Street
• Proposed 11,400-sf commercial building at Whitney Plaza
• Proposed 115,882-sf mixed-use development at 401 N. 1st Street
• Rezoning of 0.24 acres at 303 N. 3rd Street

The Rogers Planning Commission approved several rezones and large-scale development plans, including the Blue Zoo Aquarium conditional use permit, multiple rezones recommended to City Council, and three large-scale development plans. They also approved a Schedule of Uses update allowing wholesale trade in COM and U-COM zones. Two rezones and one development plan were tabled due to applicant absence or notification issues.

• Approved CUP for Blue Zoo Aquarium at 2203 Promenade Blvd (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone for NR Properties at 303 N. 3rd St to NBT (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone for Tole at 121 N. 7th St to NBT (unanimous)
• Tabled rezone for Garcia at W. Olrich St (unanimous), later reopened and recommended approval
• Tabled rezone for Corona at W. Savannah Dr due to notification issue (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone for Huckaby at W. Walnut St to C-3 (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone with revised DCP for ATRE 28th St (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Whitney Plaza, Plaza at Pinnacle Hills NW, and Rogers 1st St (unanimous or 7-0-1)

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees will review the April 19, 2022, meeting minutes and financial reports ending April 30, 2022. The board will also consider a proposal to return to regular patron attendance for in-house programming.

• Approval of April 19, 2022, Board Minutes
• Financial report ending April 30, 2022
• Proposal to return to regular patron attendance for in-house programming

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved four variance requests: a setback reduction at 1301 N. Flamingo Rd., a setback reduction at 623 W. Olive St., an LED sign at 800 S. Dodson Rd., and a setback/easement reduction at 5611 W. Murfield Dr. The board tabled a request to increase ADU height at 104 Betsy Ln. to allow the applicant to gather more information. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved setback reduction at 1301 N. Flamingo Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved setback reduction at 623 W. Olive St. (unanimous)
• Approved LED sign at 800 S. Dodson Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved setback/easement reduction at 5611 W. Murfield Dr. (unanimous)
• Tabled ADU height increase at 104 Betsy Ln. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes and a review of the April 30, 2022, financial report. No other business or new topics are listed.

• Approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• April 30, 2022, financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review April 2022 minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes consideration of several funding requests for upcoming tournaments and trade shows.

• Arkansas Trucking Association $15,000 funding request
• Arkansas USSSA Baseball $1,500 funding request
• Southwest Transit Association $10 per funding request
• K & K Veterinary Supply $10/per funding request
• K & K Veterinary $10/per funding request

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding budget amendments and property sales. Items include a request for 64 SCBA units for the fire department and updates to the Comprehensive Growth Map. Several land rezonings are also scheduled for consideration.

• Purchase of 64 SCBA units and equipment from G&W Diesel Services, Inc. for $695,920.00
• Budget amendment of $212,360.30 from Street Fund reserves to reimbursements
• Rezoning of 262 E. Pine Street from R-DP to NBT
• Sale of city-owned real property to CBTR Outdoors, LLC
• Adoption of changes to the City of Rogers’ Comprehensive Growth Map

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including budget amendments for street fund reimbursements and fire SCBA equipment, a library property disposal, a land sale to CBTR Outdoors, and updates to the Comprehensive Growth Map. Multiple rezoning ordinances were approved, while one rezoning (Fuentes, 262 E. Pine Street) was tabled due to lack of representation. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted RES. R22-37 appropriating $212,360.30 from Street Fund Reserves for reimbursements (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-38 authorizing agreement with G&W Diesel Services for 64 SCBA units, appropriating $695,920.00 from General Fund Reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-39 authorizing library property disposal in landfill (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-40 authorizing sale of real property to CBTR Outdoors, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-29 adopting changes to Comprehensive Growth Map (unanimous)
• Tabled ORD. #22-30 rezoning from R-DP to NBT at Fuentes, 262 E. Pine Street (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-31 rezoning from C-2 to U-NBT (Ganoung) (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-32 rezoning from A-1 to RMF-6.5A with density concept plan (Bellview Place) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The meeting also includes reviews of new subdivision plats and a proposal for a city-wide development code update.

• Rezone request for Bellview Place at 4030 W. West Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Blue Zoo Aquarium at 2203 Promenade Blvd
• 159-lot Blossom Woods Subdivision preliminary plat
• 230-lot Evening Star Subdivision preliminary plat
• Rezone request for 0.8 acres south of W. Elm Street and east of S. 21st Street

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended approval of two residential rezones with Density Concept Plans (Bellview Place and Cheltenham) despite public opposition, and approved several large-scale development plans, preliminary plats, and variances. It also tabled a conditional use permit for Blue Zoo Aquarium due to notification issues and denied a connectivity waiver for W. Hudson Road Commercial Park.

• Recommended rezone of 4030 W. West Drive to RMF-6.5 with DCP (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone of 2.6 acres at W. Emerald Heights Rd & S. Bellview Rd to RMF-10.3 with DCP, subject to evergreen screening (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP for Plaza at Pinnacle Hills NE with three variances (6-1, Lane abstained)
• Approved preliminary plat for Blossom Woods Subdivision with variances (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP variance for Dixieland Townhomes (unanimous)
• Denied LSDP waiver for W. Hudson Road Commercial Park (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Evening Star Subdivision with variances (unanimous)
• Tabled CUP for Blue Zoo Aquarium until next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will act on ordinances regarding the Comprehensive Growth Map and specific land rezonings for Willow Creek and Arando. Committee meetings will also address a revised personnel policy manual and council ward redistricting.

• Ordinance adopting changes to the Comprehensive Growth Map
• Rezoning of lands from C-3 to C-3 (Willow Creek)
• Rezoning of lands from C-2 to R-SF (Arando)
• Resolution adopting a revised Personnel Policy Manual
• Introduction session for Council Wards redistricting

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance updating the Comprehensive Growth Map, rezoned land at Willow Creek from C-3 to C-3 with a density concept plan, and rezoned land at Arando from C-2 to R-SF. A third rezoning ordinance (Arando) was tabled due to lack of representation. The council also adopted a revised Personnel Policy Manual.

• Adopted ORD. #22-26 adopting changes to the Comprehensive Growth Map (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-27 rezoning Willow Creek from C-3 to C-3 with density concept plan (unanimous)
• Tabled ORD. #22-28 rezoning Arando from C-2 to R-SF
• Adopted RES. R22-36 adopting revised Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and permit applications. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding potential changes to the Comprehensive Growth Map and a presentation on floodplain administration requirements.

• Rezone 0.34 acres at 901 W. Cypress Street from C-2 to R-SF
• Rezone/DCP for 9.27 acres north of W. New Hope Road
• Conditional Use Permit for warehouse office at 6507 N. Goad Springs Rd.
• Discussion on Comprehensive Growth Map changes
• Presentation on drainage and floodplain administration requirements

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning and revised Density Concept Plan for Willow Creek Apartments, increasing density from 18 to 23 units per acre, despite resident opposition. The commission also recommended a rezone for 901 W. Cypress Street from C-2 to R-SF, approved a conditional use permit for Goad Springs Warehouse Office, and discussed changes to the Comprehensive Growth Map process and a new regional center at I-49 and Pleasant Grove Road.

• Recommended Willow Creek Apartments rezone/DCP with density increase to 23 units/acre (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone of 901 W. Cypress St. from C-2 to R-SF (unanimous, after reconsideration)
• Approved conditional use permit for Goad Springs Warehouse Office at 6507 N. Goad Springs Rd. (unanimous)
• Tabled Arando rezone initially, then reconsidered and recommended approval (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss whether patrons from the City of Lowell should be considered residents. The agenda also includes approval of February 15, 2022, board minutes. Other scheduled reports contain no specific details.

• Discussion of City of Lowell patrons to be considered as resident status

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and IT reports. New business includes motions to approve bid results for property insurance and sanitary sewer maintenance. The commission will also discuss a red flag policy update and an engineering contract.

• Bid results for Property Insurance
• Red Flag Policy Update
• Revision to Customer Service Agreement (Resolution 22-___)
• Bid results for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Contract
• Engineering Contract for Chestnut to Union

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests regarding signage at 1902 S. 8th Street and property setbacks at 2603 W. Amour Drive. The board will also review the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Signage request for El Campesino Market at 1902 S. 8th Street
• Setback and easement reduction request at 2603 W. Amour Drive
• Action on March 10, 2022 meeting minutes

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing two additional wall signs at El Campesino Market, 1902 S. 8th St., despite no site-specific hardship, citing pandemic-related sales decline. A second variance request for a pool house setback reduction at 2603 W. Armour Drive was tabled after discussion. The board also approved the March 10, 2022 minutes.

• Approved variance VAR 22-14 for two additional wall signs at 1902 S. 8th St. (unanimous)
• Tabled variance VAR 22-15 for rear/side setback reduction at 2603 W. Armour Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The commission will act on the March 9, 2022, meeting minutes and review the March 31, 2022, financial report. No other specific business items are listed on this agenda.

• Action on March 9, 2022, minutes
• March 31, 2022, financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review financial reports and the director's report. The meeting includes consideration of funding requests from three organizations. Action is scheduled on the March 2022 minutes.

• $25,000 funding request for The Poultry Federation 2022 Festival
• $5,000 funding request for Arkansas Emergency Management Association 2022 Annual Conference
• $4,230 funding request for Arkansas Realtors Association 2024 Annual Conference

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will conduct promotional interviews for several ranks. The commission will also hold interviews for police officer applicants during executive sessions.

• Promotional interviews for Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
• Interviews for police officer applicants

Museum Commission

The commission will review museum operations, including attendance and budget reports for January through March. The meeting also includes updates from the Friends and Foundation.

• Approval of January 6, 2022 minutes
• Museum attendance and budget reports for January, February, and March
• Collections reports for January, February, and March

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several requests for conditional use permits and rezoning. These include a convenience store at 1310 W. Walnut Street and a Kum & Go site at 101 W. New Hope Road. The commission will also discuss potential revisions to the Comprehensive Growth Map.

• Rezoning of 17.9 acres at 6507 S. Goad Springs Street from A-1 to C-2
• Conditional use permit for Jiffy Trip A at 1310 W. Walnut Street
• Proposed Kum & Go convenience store at 101 W. New Hope Road
• Rezoning of 2.44 acres at 1626 S. Dixieland Road from A-1 to C-2
• Conditional use permit for vehicle sales at 2002 S. 8th Street

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding electronic bidding and record destruction. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 510 North 3rd St and budget updates for insurance proceeds and park bench donations.

• Rezoning of 510 North 3rd St from R-DP to NBT
• $16,500.00 budget amendment for park benches at Railyard Bike Park and Lake Atalanta
• $1,149.06 budget amendment for insurance proceeds
• Adoption of the Benton County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Designation of an electronic bidding service vendor for public works projects

The Rogers City Council met in special session and unanimously adopted all seven agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included designating an electronic bidding service vendor for public works projects, authorizing destruction of certain city records, adopting the Benton County Hazard Mitigation Plan, amending the 2022 budget for insurance proceeds and park bench donations, and rezoning land at 510 North 3rd St from R-DP to NBT. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted RES. R22-27 designating electronic bidding service vendor for public works projects (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-21 designating electronic bidding service vendor and website (unanimous, with emergency clause)
• Adopted RES. R22-28 authorizing destruction of certain city records (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-29 adopting Benton County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-30 amending 2022 budget to recognize $1,149.06 insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-31 amending 2022 budget to recognize $16,500.00 for park benches (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-22 rezoning 510 North 3rd St from R-DP to NBT (unanimous, with emergency clause)

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, and operations reports. The meeting includes motions regarding the 10th & Chestnut Project, a development agreement for Yates Farm, and revisions to the Uptown Square facilities extension agreement.

• Motion to approve low bidder on 10th & Chestnut Project
• Development Agreement for Yates Farm
• Revisions to Uptown Square Facilities Extension Agreement
• Designation of an electronic bidding solution vendor
• Requesting vacation of an unassigned parcel

Park and Rec Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The commission will review project progress, trail counts, and approve the February 16, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approval of February 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Project/Progress Report
• Trail Count Update

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a conditional use permit for a convenience store at 1310 W. Walnut Street. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 510 N. 3rd Street and two development proposals. These include a 75-unit multifamily project and new commercial buildings on S. 8th Street.

• Conditional Use Permit for Jiffy Trip at 1310 W. Walnut Street
• Rezoning request for ±0.21 acres at 510 N. 3rd Street
• 75-unit multifamily development at 1501 S. Rainbow Road
• Two 12,000-square-foot commercial buildings at 2204 and 2206 S. 8th Street

The Rogers Planning Commission approved two large-scale development plans (Yates Farm and 8th Street Commercial) and recommended a rezone for 510 N. 3rd Street to the City Council. A conditional use permit for Jiffy Trip was tabled due to the applicant's absence. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved LSDP: Yates Farm, 75-unit multifamily development at 1501 S. Rainbow Road (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP: 8th Street Commercial, two 12,000-sq-ft buildings at 2204/2206 S. 8th St, including two variances (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone of 0.21 acres at 510 N. 3rd St from R-DP to NBT for City Council approval (unanimous)
• Tabled CUP for Jiffy Trip convenience store with gas at 1310 W. Walnut St until next meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the February 15, 2022 minutes and financial reports ending February 28, 2022. The meeting includes a discussion on whether patrons from the City of Lowell should be considered residents.

• Approval of February 15, 2022 Board minutes
• Financial reports ending February 28, 2022
• Discussion on resident status for City of Lowell patrons

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met on March 15, 2022, and approved the February 15, 2022 board minutes. The board received reports on the Foundation, Friends of the Library, financials, and departmental activities, including a second ARPA grant for sanitary items and a new scheduling software test. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational or pending.

• Approved February 15, 2022 board minutes
• Heard update on 2nd ARPA grant for touchless toilets/sinks and sanitizer machine
• Heard update on LibStaffer scheduling software test
• Heard update on multicultural librarian hire starting March 29

Airport Commission

The March 9, 2022, agenda consists of procedural business. The commission will review the February 9 minutes and the February 28 financial report.

• Approval of February 9, 2022 minutes
• Review of February 28, 2022 financial report

The Rogers Airport Commission met on March 9, 2022, and approved the minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting. The commission received the January 2022 financial report and the airport manager's report, which included updates on grant carryovers, lease collections, and winter weather impacts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Commission will consider funding requests for the Poultry Federation and the American Water Works Association. The agenda also includes action on February 2022 minutes and the election of commission officers.

• $6,500 funding request for the 2022 Poultry Symposium for Production & Processing
• $3,000 funding request for the 2022 Southwest Section Annual Conference
• Election of A & P Commission officers
• Action on February 2022 minutes

City Council

The Rogers City Council will review committee reports regarding several budget amendments for 2021 and 2022. The agenda also includes ordinances for rezoning two properties and appointments to the Public Arts Commission.

• Rezoning of 307 South Promenade Blvd from A-1 to C-3
• Rezoning of 4901 S Champions Drive (SoHo) from A-1 to C-3
• Budget amendment to recognize $1,574,780.00 in grant proceeds for Airport Fund Reserves
• Budget amendment to appropriate $17,878,902.00 into various accounts
• Appointments of Kathryn Heller and Chris Brown to the Public Arts Commission

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted the city's Cultural Plan and approved a series of budget amendments, including recognizing grant proceeds and appropriating fund reserves for various departments. The council also rezoned two properties from A-1 to C-3 and made appointments to the Public Arts Commission.

• Adopted RES. R22-15, the City of Rogers' Cultural Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-16, recognizing $1,000 donation from Artosphere Festival (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-17, appropriating $19,338 for police CAD software license (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-18, amending 2021 budget with fund reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-19, recognizing $1,574,780 in grant proceeds (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-20, appropriating $416,034 in CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-19, rezoning 307 South Promenade Blvd from A-1 to C-3 (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-20, rezoning 4901 S Champions Drive from A-1 to C-3 (unanimous)

Fireman's Pension & Relief Board

The board will review the December 6, 2021 meeting minutes and quarterly payments for April through June 2022. The agenda also includes preparations for the May 2022 board member election.

• Approval of December 6, 2021 minutes
• Review of April, May, and June 2022 quarterly payments
• May 2022 Board Member Election

Planning Commission

The commission will consider multiple rezoning requests and conditional use permits for various properties. The agenda also includes a staff presentation on floodplain administration and updates to the Comprehensive Growth Map.

• Rezone ±1.33 acres at 307 S. Promenade Blvd from A-1 to C-3
• Rezone ±5.66 acres at 4901 S. Champions Drive from A-1 to C-3
• CUP for Luna Event Venue at 1705 S. 8th Street
• CUP for Stop N' Go at 1307 W. Hudson Road
• Parking lot expansion at 851 W. Post Rd

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended approval of two rezoning requests to the City Council: a 1.33-acre parcel at 307 S. Promenade Blvd. and adjacent land from A-1 to C-3, and a 5.66-acre parcel at 4901 S. Champions Drive and adjacent land from A-1 to C-3. Both recommendations passed with a 7-1 vote for the first and unanimous for the second. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for Luna Event Venue, approved the Enterprise Parking Lot Expansion with variances and a waiver, and tabled a conditional use permit for Jiffy Trip due to notification issues.

• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended CGM change for 307 S. Promenade Blvd. to City Council (7-1)
• Recommended rezone at 307 S. Promenade Blvd. to C-3 (7-1)
• Recommended rezone at 4901 S. Champions Drive to C-3 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Luna Event Venue at 1705 S. 8th St. (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Stop N' Go at 1307 W. Hudson Rd. (unanimous)
• Tabled CUP for Jiffy Trip at 1310 W. Walnut St. (unanimous)
• Approved LSDP Enterprise Parking Lot Expansion with variances and waiver (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The Rogers Public Art Commission will meet to consider approving final designs for roundabout art. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a cultural planning recommendation.

• Approval of final designs for roundabout art
• Cultural planning recommendation
• Action on January 13, 2022 minutes

General

The meeting covers administrative items for Rogers Water Utilities. This includes reviewing the implementation of prior year recommendations and designating banks for banking information.

• Approval of March 15, 2021 minutes
• Report on implementation of prior year recommendations
• Administration of the investment policy
• Designation of banks for banking information

City Council

Mayor Greg Hines will deliver the State of the City presentation during this meeting. The council will hold public hearings regarding the vacating of portions of West Capitol Avenue and Linden Street right-of-way. Additionally, the council will review rezoning requests for properties on West Olive Street and West Easy Street.

• Rezoning 514 W. Olive Street from R-DP to NBT
• Rezoning 110 W. Easy Street from C-2 to R-DP
• Ordinance vacating a portion of West Capitol Avenue
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding for a traffic signal at W. Hudson Road and N. 2nd Street
• Budget amendment to recognize $51,909.75 in insurance reimbursement

Park and Rec Commission

The Commission will review several event requests scheduled for March, May, and July. These include activities at Lake Atalanta and the Rogers Aquatics Center. The meeting also includes progress reports on projects and trail counts.

• Shine a Light on Tango2 event request (March 12)
• Arkansas Arts Academy 5K at Lake Atalanta (May 14)
• Angelman Syndrome Foundation Walk at Lake Atalanta (May 21)
• Splash, Pedal, and Sprint at Rogers Aquatics Center (July 9)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The agenda also includes site development plans for a community center, an elementary school, and a vehicle repair facility.

• Rezone ± 0.32 acres at 110 W. Easy St. from C-2 to R-DP
• CUP for Luna Event Venue at 1705 S. 8th St.
• LSDP for Samaritan Community Center (44,792 SF) at 2910 and 2913 S. 8th St.
• LSDP for Eastside Elementary (5,573 SF) at 505 E. New Hope Rd.
• LSDP for Caliber Collision (16,100 SF) at 3444 W. Ajax Avenue

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended two rezones to City Council: a 0.32-acre property at 110 W. Easy St. from C-2 to R-DP, and a 0.43-acre property at W. Olive St. & N. 6th St. from R-DP to NBT. It approved conditional use permits for Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa and Hudson Road Commercial Park, tabled a permit for Luna Event Venue, and approved large-scale development plans for Samaritan Community Center, Eastside Elementary, and Caliber Collision.

• Recommended rezone for 110 W. Easy St. (C-2 to R-DP) to City Council for approval.
• Recommended rezone for W. Olive St. & N. 6th St. (R-DP to NBT) to City Council for approval.
• Tabled the conditional use permit for Luna Event Venue.
• Approved conditional use permit for Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa.
• Approved conditional use permit for Hudson Road Commercial Park.
• Approved LSDP for Samaritan Community Center with variances, waivers, and fees-in-lieu.
• Approved LSDP for Eastside Elementary (waiver for sidewalk denied, fee-in-lieu approved).
• Approved LSDP for Caliber Collision with variances and waivers.

Library Board of Trustees

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met to review administrative reports and discuss old business. The board addressed whether patrons from the City of Lowell should be considered residents.

• Discussion regarding resident status for City of Lowell patrons

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees met February 15, 2022, and unanimously approved Caroline Smith as Secretary. The board also discussed a proposal to consider City of Lowell patrons as resident status, including potential fees and questions for the Lowell mayor, but took no formal action. Minutes from January 18, 2022, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Caroline Smith as Secretary unanimously
• Approved January 18, 2022 board minutes unanimously
• Discussed Lowell resident status proposal, no action taken
• Noted $700 grant approved for jazz flutist program
• Noted Friendly Bookstore moving to 114 West Popular, lease starts March 1, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Rogers Board of Adjustment is reviewing multiple requests for property variances. These items include setback reductions for pools and a garage, as well as permissions for additional wall signs at business locations.

• Wall sign requests at 1720 W. Walnut Street and 3300 Pinnacle Hills Parkway
• Pool setback reductions at 7027 W. Brookview Road, 7401 W. Osage Valley Court, and 203 Camelot Drive
• Garage setback reduction at 522 N. 3rd Street

The Rogers Board of Adjustment approved five variance requests, including setback reductions for a patio, pool, and garage, and additional wall signs for two businesses. One request for additional wall signs at 1720 W. Walnut Street was tabled. All approvals were unanimous.

• Tabled VAR 22-04 for additional wall signs at 1720 W. Walnut Street
• Approved VAR 22-05 rear setback reduction for patio at 7027 W. Brookview Road (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 22-06 side setback reduction for pool at 7401 W. Osage Valley Court (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 22-07 additional wall sign at 3300 Pinnacle Hills Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 22-08 rear setback reduction for pool at 203 Camelot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved VAR 22-09 rear and side setback reductions for garage at 522 N. 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The February 9, 2022, meeting of the Rogers Airport Commission contains only procedural items. The agenda includes action on January 12 minutes and a review of the January 31 financial report.

• Action on January 12, 2022, minutes
• January 31, 2022, financial report

Advertising and Promotion Commission

The Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission will review financial reports and action on November 2021 minutes. Staff will present several funding requests for upcoming 2022 conventions and tournaments.

• $2,000 for 2022 AR Bus Training Expo and Vendor Showcase
• $10 per roomnight for 2022 NWA Comic Con
• $10 per roomnight for 2022 Officers & Leaders Conference
• $10 per roomnight for 2022 Bass Cat Owners Invitational Tournament

City Council

The Rogers City Council and its committees will review an ordinance amending Chapter 54, Utilities. The agenda also includes a street closure request for the Children's Advocacy Center GLOW Run and a reappointment to the Rogers Museum Commission.

• Ordinance amending portions of Chapter 54, Utilities
• Street closure request for Children's Advocacy Center GLOW Run
• Proposed amendment to Section 2-30 regarding attendance and electronic meetings
• Reappointment of Barry Cobbs to the Rogers Museum Commission

The Rogers City Council approved Ordinance #22-12, amending Chapter 54 of the city code regarding utilities, with an emergency clause, both by unanimous roll call votes. The council also approved the minutes from January 25, 2022, suspended rules for single reading of all agenda items, and reappointed Barry Cobbs to the Rogers Museum Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance #22-12 amending Chapter 54 (Utilities) with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Suspended rules to consider all agenda items on single reading (unanimous)
• Reappointed Barry Cobbs to Rogers Museum Commission (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Rogers Planning Commission will consider two land use development plans and a staff presentation. These include requests for 235 residential units at The Grove Residential Community and an addition to a building at The Plaza. Staff will also present on stormwater management basics.

• LSDP: The Grove Residential Community (235 units, ± 24.78 acres on S Dixieland Road)
• LSDP: The Plaza (3,329-SF addition at 200 S. 1st Street)
• Staff presentation on stormwater management and water quality basics

The Rogers Planning Commission approved two large-scale development plans. The Grove Residential Community, a 235-unit residential project on S Dixieland Road, was approved with the denial of a requested waiver and a requirement for street alignment. The Plaza, an addition to an existing building at 200 S. 1st Street, was approved with conditions including a fee-in-lieu of detention and submission of architectural elevations. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved LSDP The Grove Residential Community (unanimous)
• Denied waiver from Section 14-604(c)(2) for The Grove
• Approved LSDP The Plaza (unanimous)
• Required fee-in-lieu of detention for The Plaza
• Required architectural elevations for The Plaza

City Council

The council will review committee reports on police department policies and budget amendments for trails maintenance. The agenda also includes ordinance discussions regarding the Railyard Entertainment District and new subdivision plats.

• Resolution to waive bidding for nine 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes for the police department
• Budget amendments totaling $101,094.92 for trails maintenance from General Fund Reserves
• Ordinance to amend Railyard Entertainment District boundaries
• Final plat acceptance for Pine Street Subdivision
• Final plat acceptance for Villas At Cobble Creek

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted resolutions updating police department policies and waiving competitive bidding to purchase nine 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes from Superior Chevrolet of Siloam Springs for police use. It also approved several budget amendments, including recognizing a $7,950 state trauma system grant and appropriating a total of $101,094.92 from general fund reserves for trails maintenance. The council passed ordinances amending the Railyard Entertainment District boundaries and accepting final plats for Pine Street Subdivision and Villas at Cobble Creek, all with emergency clauses.

• Adopted RES. R22-06 updating Rogers Police Department policies (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-07 waiving competitive bidding for nine 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-08 recognizing $7,950 state trauma system grant (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-09 appropriating $43,800 for trails maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-10 appropriating $9,451.92 for trails maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-11 appropriating $16,000 for trails maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted RES. R22-12 appropriating $31,843 for trails maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD. #22-09 amending Railyard Entertainment District boundaries (unanimous)

Park and Rec Commission

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will review progress reports and trail count updates. The commission also plans to elect a Vice-Chair for 2022.

• Election of 2022 Vice-Chair
• Projects/Progress Report
• Trail count update
• Action on minutes

The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission approved the January minutes and elected Betty Evans as Vice-Chair for 2022. Staff reported ongoing construction at Mt. Hebron Park, with a projected summer/fall opening pending utility work, and progress on trails, crosswalks, and other park projects. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January meeting minutes as submitted
• Elected Betty Evans as Vice-Chair for 2022

Water Utilities Commission

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission will review financial, engineering, IT, and pollution control facility reports. The meeting includes decisions on a contract for sludge dryer rehabilitation with BCR and an engineering contract with CEI Engineering. The commission will also consider resolutions regarding ordinance revisions and customer service agreement addendums.

• Contract with BCR for Sludge Dryer Rehab (Resolution No. 22-04)
• Engineering contract with CEI Engineering
• Adoption of Customer Service Agreement Addendum (Resolution No. 22-02)
• Ordinance revisions (Resolution No. 22-03)
• Amendment to Resolution 21-33 (Resolution No. 22-01)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a request for three vehicle storage buildings totaling 123,780 square feet at 2003 N 2nd Street. Staff will also present an overview of stormwater flooding and drainage programs.

• Request for three vehicle storage buildings (123,780 SF) on 8.70 acres at 2003 N 2nd Street
• Staff presentation on stormwater flooding and drainage
• Action on January 4, 2022, meeting minutes

The Rogers Planning Commission approved the Large Scale Development Plan (LSDP) for Storage World Global, a 123,780-square-foot storage facility on 8.70 acres at 2003 N 2nd Street. The approval included denying a waiver for street improvements on W. Industrial Drive, requiring those improvements, and approving two waivers and a variance for loading spaces and bicycle parking. The commission also received an educational presentation on stormwater flooding and drainage.

• Approved LSDP for Storage World Global (unanimous)
• Denied waiver from Sec. 14-46(g) and Sec. 14-608 for Minor Street improvements, requiring improvements on W Industrial Drive
• Approved waiver from Sec. 14-604(c) for connectivity due to existing developments and railroad right-of-way
• Approved variance from Sec. 14-713(i) reducing loading spaces from 4 to proportional for 123,780 SF building
• Approved waiver from Sec. 14-256(16) for bicycle parking rack requirement

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget and address board vacancies. The agenda also includes an update on a formal challenge to the book 'Lawn Boy' and a discussion regarding resident status for patrons from the City of Lowell.

• Review of the 2022 Budget
• Update on formal challenge to 'Lawn Boy' by Jonathan Evison
• Discussion regarding resident status for City of Lowell patrons
• Board vacancies

The Rogers Library Board of Trustees approved the FY 2022 budget as submitted and unanimously approved the November 2021 minutes. The board also voted to make Brice Wagner the 2022 president and discussed a proposal from Lowell to pay $30,000 for resident library card status, but took no action. The board confirmed the decision to keep 'Lawn Boy' in adult sections after a formal challenge, with no appeal filed.

• Approved FY 2022 budget as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2021 board minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Brice Wagner as 2022 Board President (unanimous)
• Kept 'Lawn Boy' in Adult Fiction and Adult Large Print sections after challenge
• Agreed to wait on Caroline Smith's reinstatement before deciding Secretary role

General

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

• Interviews for police officer applicants

Airport Commission

This meeting consists of routine procedural matters. The commission will review the December 15, 2021, minutes and the financial report for December 31, 2021.

• Approval of December 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of the December 31, 2021, financial report

The Rogers Airport Commission met on January 12, 2022, and approved the minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting. The commission received financial reports for the year ending December 31, 2021, noting lease revenue exceeded budget and flowage fees increased year-over-year but remained below 2019 levels. The airport manager briefed the commission on potential federal infrastructure funding for aviation, estimating $3.8 million over five years for Rogers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council will review multiple rezoning requests for various properties throughout the city. The meeting also includes discussion of a solid waste disposal fee increase with Orion Waste Solutions. Committee reports will cover street vacations and software licensing.

• Ordinance to approve a solid waste disposal fee increase with Orion Waste Solutions
• Rezoning of 4.06± acres at S. Everest Avenue and W. Everest Avenue
• Rezoning of ± 23.52 acres at 5308 S 28th Pl.
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding for an ESRI software license
• Rezoning of 1201 S. 43rd Street from R-O to C-2

The Rogers City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 budget and related ordinances, including a hotel/motel tax enforcement update, a $35,000 fireworks contract, and several zoning changes. The council voted down the proposed parklet program ordinance (7-1), with only Clay Kendall in favor, after public opposition from downtown business owners. The council also approved waiving competitive bidding for a new ambulance and records management software.

• Adopted 2022 city budget resolution R21-74 (unanimous)
• Adopted budget ordinance #21-79 with emergency clause (unanimous)
• Adopted hotel/motel tax enforcement ordinance #21-80 (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 contract with NWA Entertainment for 2022 fireworks (unanimous)
• Authorized destruction of certain police records (unanimous)
• Waived competitive bidding for new ambulance from Braun Ambulance (unanimous)
• Waived competitive bidding for ESO records management software (unanimous)
• Denied parklet program ordinance (7-1, Kendall in favor)

Museum Commission

The Rogers Museum Commission will meet to elect new officers and approve minutes from October 7, 2021. Staff will present updates on museum operations, including monthly attendance and budget reports for the final months of 2021. Committee reports regarding collections will also be reviewed.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of October 7, 2021 minutes
• Review of monthly attendance and budget reports (October–December)
• Presentation of 2021 annual attendance report
• Introduction of new Assistant Director/Curator Rachel Smith

Planning Commission

The commission will consider site plans for a retirement community, an office/warehouse building, and a Panda Express. Public hearings are scheduled for multiple rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The meeting also includes committee sessions regarding density concept plans.

• Rezone ± 2.73 acres at 5593 S Bellview Road to Neighborhood Residential
• LSDP for 133 apartment units at 2055 S Bellview Road
• CUP for vehicle storage at 851 W Post Rd
• Rezone ± 15.51 acres on W Perry Rd to Residential Multi-Family
• LSDP for a 10,000-SF building at 1703 W Commerce Drive

The Rogers Planning Commission recommended approval of the ATRE 28th Street rezone and Density Concept Plan to City Council in a 5-2 vote, with conditions including required tables. The commission also approved several large-scale development plans, including the Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community, Dixie Lot 5 Office/Warehouse, and Panda Express, and recommended two rezones for residential development. A variance appeal for the Pinnacle Village Masonry Wall was denied.

• Approved ATRE 28th Street rezone/DCP with conditions (5-2)
• Approved Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community LSDP with waivers (unanimous)
• Approved Dixie Lot 5 Office/Warehouse LSDP (unanimous)
• Approved Panda Express LSDP with two waivers, denied street light waiver (unanimous)
• Denied Pinnacle Village Masonry Wall variance appeal (unanimous)
• Recommended Robert Yuhasz Tract rezone to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Visitor Center Properties rezone to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved MK Properties vehicle storage CUP (unanimous)