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Key approvals and outcomes (all votes as recorded in the meeting unless noted):

- Resolution appointing Dr. Myra Whiteside to the Springdale Library Board — carries 8–0.
- Resolution appointing a member to the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission (Mr. Chancellor) to fill a vacancy — carries 8–0.
- Ordinance accepting final plat FP02/2002 (Lane Estates) — carries 8–0; emergency clause adopted 8–0.
- Finance committee resolutions supporting use of federal-aid funds and related projects (forwarded with committee recommendation):
• Springdale Smart Schools Connection (TAP funding request) — carries 8–0.
• Fortieth Street side path extension — carries 8–0.
• Jean George South Phase 2 (federal-aid willingness resolution) — carries 8–0.
- Utility relocation agreements and authorizations for right-of-way/relocation with utilities tied to road projects:
• Relocation agreement with Black Hills Energy for Don Tyson Parkway Extension (project 23BPS2) — carries 8–0.
• Relocation agreement with Black Hills Energy for Jean George Boulevard South extension — carries 8–0.
• Relocation agreement with Ozarks Electric Cooperative for Don Tyson Parkway extension (project 23BPS2) — carries 8–0.
- Ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of a utility easement (parcel on Shady Grove Road, parcel number noted in packet); meeting attendee noted that all utilities had consented — carries 8–0.
- Resolution setting a hearing date (April 8, 2025) on a petition to vacate the remainder of Success Avenue — carries 8–0; clerk to publish statutory notice.
- Ordinance authorizing the city clerk to file a cleanup lien for overgrown brush and debris at 2010 Bluebird Drive — carries 8–0.
- Procedural motion to add two items to the agenda (a public hearing for water and sewer revenue bonds and a resolution appointment to the Water and Sewer Commission) — motion carried 8–0 to add to the posted agenda.

Most items were presented by department staff or the finance committee chair, Jeff Watson, and proceeded with little debate. The items approved include both administrative matters (appointments, plat acceptance, lien filing) and project-related authorizations that will permit staff to pursue federal funding and coordinate utility relocations for capital projects.

Why it matters: The approvals advance multiple capital projects (road/path projects, utility relocations) and fill board vacancies; they allow staff to proceed with grant applications and right-of-way coordination that are prerequisites to construction schedules.

What’s next: Staff will proceed to follow the steps required by each action — publishing notices, completing relocation agreements, submitting federal funding applications, and processing development plats.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Springdale City Council approved a slate of routine and finance items — including board appointments, a final plat, multiple federal-funding resolutions and utility relocation agreements — mostly by unanimous votes.","taxTitle","Springdale City, Washington County, Arkansas","taxId",4593,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6277265,"Springdale approves $58.72 million water and sewer revenue bonds to finish west-side line",100,3735000,3835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2656348-f1c4368a89f0e98f1b4edb4cfd812ce7&start=3735&end=3835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2656348-f1c4368a89f0e98f1b4edb4cfd812ce7/thumbnail_3735000.jpg","/articles/6277265/Springdale-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Springdale-approves-5872-million-water-and-sewer-revenue-bonds-to-finish-west-side-line","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277265-27d4ce4d1bc28942c25db7850ba86745/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168495&Signature=Hlncas9F1oPJd39VueBZAKsmQVsF51ruoQI8-4yP9c0zSpXq8AK8C3BdTzO-lPrjzz1xxtPKRQ9RX~jtJ9z2Nqq6Mkz0omEnpJ2uL9oWT1DAv0DyrQ1W04KZJ8dM~rRSKd8d43fheES6ouwnVNHtNryDEGsvZWNqo3hKxhQNROyIct5oz-uQP4YL6UT6Kx~WaxTIFsLKxYk-~vykerTGTSdQwUl~4r8Vw7W4c3fUaOQFMLFu3m9L9Zf9DQB6-uRMo8~spS45lJWBBIKWtLa5YIf3H9kWB83XvsYmsVPH4KInsXsh6h9Qr-c15ZK3kERf9abfxeoPw1erad~qHCG9Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Springdale City Council on March 11 approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of $58,720,000 in water and sewer revenue bonds to finance extensions, betterments and improvements to the city’s water and sewer systems, including completing a 48-inch water line connection to Beaver Water District.

Heath (city staff presenter) said the financing will finish the west-side 48-inch water line, provide fire protection and water redundancy for future growth, and support sewer capacity improvements. Shep Russell, the city’s bond attorney, told the council the bonds were marketed that day and summarized the financing: the sale covers $58,720,000, the bonds run to 2046, and the net interest cost is 4.1 percent. Russell emphasized the city’s pledge is limited to system revenues. “I wanna be clear. There's no obligation on the city to pay these bonds except from the water and sewer system revenue,” he said.

Council members moved, seconded and the ordinance passed on an 8-0 vote; the council also adopted the ordinance’s emergency clause 8-0.

Why it matters: The bonds fund infrastructure intended to support growth on Springdale’s west side and to increase system redundancy and fire flows. The financing is structured as revenue bonds and therefore is payable from the water and sewer system revenues rather than the general fund.

What’s next: Bond sale and closing will proceed under the bond ordinance; staff will return with implementation steps and construction scheduling as projects advance.","The council authorized $58,720,000 in water and sewer revenue bonds to complete a 48-inch water line tie to Beaver Water District and other system improvements; bonds mature to 2046 and are payable only from system revenues.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6277270,"Council declines to overturn Planning Commission denial of setback variances at Northern Hills Mobile Home Park",1080,2277000,3357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2656348-f1c4368a89f0e98f1b4edb4cfd812ce7&start=2277&end=3357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2656348-f1c4368a89f0e98f1b4edb4cfd812ce7/thumbnail_2277000.jpg","/articles/6277270/Springdale-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Council-declines-to-overturn-Planning-Commission-denial-of-setback-variances-at-Northern-Hills-Mobile-Home-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277270-99a4b942579cd6aa2d40997be9e7bf09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168495&Signature=fnWQHek9OBVFcod6wBOxatzVEGfuh-UAuPs9jkAVud7U~-FztRKnMTXNlY7Y5MeG6530DWmR8esWius-2-Z705rFy336emdcd9L886n06MT2Pvm3kIi6Wk1a9lHSms6EfTXm2hvjg3oh8oilR6dWJFBbfa1s-zNEHFHkuTEpF37Sp8K5~aGZ7X4XecNhSYbSEgWSiV~5K6sN-pFh1X7tr0OfmCNMqRP18dKT9fT9wYegUIWE6PI8KuRP7MYLzIpvPYItqrcffjyGQVOkmdkx~wZ5nZMI93-t00IoglamO5moMW-L~06oH0mchCdPgPeYqhz06jI23wUsDEW9CnSMMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Springdale City Council on March 11 declined to overturn the Planning Commission’s decision denying a request for reduced front setbacks on eight lots at Northern Hills Mobile Home Park, leaving the denial in place.

The appellant, represented by Ken Weigel, permitting and utility coordinator for RHP Properties, asked the council to allow smaller manufactured homes to be placed on eight existing lots that previously had larger homes. Weigel said the proposal would replace older, larger units with smaller homes and that the community had taken steps to limit street parking and add visitor spaces.

The Fire Department expressed opposition. Chief Holt said the park’s existing nonconforming layout and narrow internal access create operational problems for emergency response and that the department “wouldn’t support it” because of limited side and rear setbacks and the risk of rapid structure-to-structure ignition.

Planning staff said the Planning Commission had recommended denial on a 9-0 vote. City staff explained the parcels are in a legal nonconforming manufactured-home community; because structures had been removed and remained vacant beyond the statutory period, reinstallation must comply with current setback rules unless a variance is granted. Engineers for the applicant, including Matt Fondo of Atwell, said the replacement homes would be smaller than prior units and that they had performed lot-fit analyses showing the requested dimensional variances were necessary to place marketable home sizes on the lots.

No council member moved to overturn the Planning Commission; after a period with no motion, the chair announced the appeal “dies for lack of a motion” and the Planning Commission’s denial stood.

Why it matters: The decision keeps the current ordinance setback rules in force for those lots, which the city and fire department said is important for emergency access. The applicant argued the variances would allow replacement of previously occupied lots and reduce blight by returning homes to vacant pads.

What’s next: With the denial upheld, the applicant may revise plans to comply with existing setbacks or pursue other lawful remedies; no variance was granted by the council.","The council left intact a unanimous Planning Commission denial of a requested reduction in front setbacks on eight lots at Northern Hills Mobile Home Park after the applicant appealed; the appeal failed for lack of a motion to overturn.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6277276,"Springdale council approves rezoning at Wagon Wheel and Robins over neighborhood objections",1654,491000,2145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2656348-f1c4368a89f0e98f1b4edb4cfd812ce7&start=491&end=2145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2656348-f1c4368a89f0e98f1b4edb4cfd812ce7/thumbnail_491000.jpg","/articles/6277276/Springdale-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Springdale-council-approves-rezoning-at-Wagon-Wheel-and-Robins-over-neighborhood-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277276-10a84d10c5dcf4bd742459f46ac15c62/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168495&Signature=gVi82SkEYYevfyNB9ID8gY-U09Mhyhjx77whCzAelVRwlh5BFA-xLDAS587~jR~SCSbPeLwx~lsCOznG5elBz-P9KXEL0LkOIvcTIpXUDDKePc6GjIFLWSGp48R1mWf5pzS2zRKlEo~qjIqTprcU1srXKjz9fdtGYOhOe5u2HHqYFMAUjpkSnbdfA9sCVSzWbeSjBj2jUbrecI3KhAV2oXFOe76XWgKqGMnmxL8Wu1xoX5oEb7sSG~f35ZhatoFcUz0~RTxxrUgBOmRNYE7s1n6IaR5FREAnnc625L1HSEcimm4otRyP2YJY~IGG1DOSVS~XHgfX-jDzz-Sk~w91mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Springdale City Council voted 5-4 on March 11 to rezone a 3.66-acre tract at the northeast corner of Wagon Wheel Road and Robins Road from general commercial (C-2) to thoroughfare commercial (C-5), a change residents said could allow outdoor industrial storage near new homes.

Planning staff presented the item as a rezoning request that had been tabled at the Feb. 25 meeting. Sharon Cromberg, planning staff, explained the proposal and fielded council questions. The applicant’s team and residents spoke during the public hearing.

The rezoning drew repeated concerns from neighbors who said the site is surrounded by single-family subdivisions. Ron Minot, who said he lives at 4900 North Graham Road, told the council, “This is an example of what we're trying to avoid having in our neighborhood,” and said locations associated with the applicant appeared industrial in photographs he circulated. Steve and Julie Monaco, nearby residents, told the council they had only learned of the proposal recently and said the photos raised worries about aesthetics, noise and property values.

Representatives for the prospective tenant and owner said the operation would be a metal building with most supplies indoors and that any outdoor equipment would be screened. Russell Baugh, who identified himself as CFO for Improved Construction Methods (ICM of America), said the business had modeled traffic and “it averages less than 1 truck a day,” and added the company would comply with screening and other city requirements.

Planning staff clarified that dedicated warehousing is a conditional use in C-5 and that any development would require a large-scale development plan subject to the city’s commercial design and screening standards. Cromberg said that large-scale requirements would include screening and other protections for adjacent residential properties.

After deliberation and public comment, the council approved the rezoning ordinance on a 5-4 vote. The council subsequently voted to adopt the ordinance’s emergency clause unanimously (8-0), which accelerates the ordinance’s effect. Council members who moved and seconded the motions were recorded on the meeting audio but not identified by full name in the transcript.

Why it matters: The change to C-5 would permit outdoor storage activities not allowed by right in C-2. The council majority concluded the site — at an arterial intersection — could be appropriate for C-5 uses provided the developer meets the city’s screening and large-scale development requirements. Opponents said the proposed use is incompatible with adjacent SF-1 housing and cited traffic and visual-impact concerns.

What’s next: The rezoning does not approve a specific site development plan. Any future development will require submittal of a development plan and compliance with the city’s commercial design standards; enforcement of outdoor storage and aesthetic rules would fall to planning and neighborhood services once a plan is approved.","Springdale City Council voted 5-4 March 11 to rezone 3.66 acres at the northeast corner of Wagon Wheel Road and Robins Road from C-2 to C-5 after a lengthy discussion and public comment; the council later adopted the ordinance's emergency clause unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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