SPRINGDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007
5:55 p.m. Pre Meeting Activities
Invocation
6:00 p.m. OFFICIAL AGENDA
1. Call to Order – City Attorney Jeff C. Harper
2. Roll Call – City Clerk Denise Pearce
Recognition of a Quorum
3. Election of President Pro Tempore
4. Comments from Citizens
The Council will hear brief comments from citizens
during this period. No action will be taken. All
comments will be taken under advisement.
5. Routine Business
a) Approval of Minutes – August 14th meeting.
b) Planning Commission Report from August 7th meeting.
c) Street & Capital Improvement Update.
d) Building Inspection Activity Report for July.
6. Entertain Motion to read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only.
7. A Resolution approving an appointment to the Water & Sewer Commission of the City of Springdale, presented by Chris Weiser, Chairman of the Water & Sewer Commission.
8. 2nd Readings from August 14th, 2007, Council Meeting
A. An Ordinance amending Chapter 112 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, declaring an emergency; and for other purposes (pertaining to design guidelines and standards for commercial developments upon a change in use of commercial structures).
B. An Ordinance amending Article 7, section 9 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Springdale, Arkansas (pertaining to provisions regarding the slope of an entrance and/or exit drives on residential property).
9. Tabled from August 14th, 2007, Council Meeting
A. An Ordinance amending Article 4, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, declaring an emergency; and for other purpose (regulations pertaining to the MF-3 – Low/Medium Density Duplex District).
B. A Resolution rescinding the vote of the City council at the July 24, 2007 meeting on the Ordinance requesting rezoning of certain lands presented by Elder Construction; presented by Alderman Bobby Stout.
10. A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Historic Preservation Easement for the Shiloh Church, presented by Allyn Lord, Director of Shiloh Museum.
11. Planning Commission Recommendations by Planning Director Patsy Christie:
A. An Ordinance rezoning 39.50 + acres owned by Claypool Farms, LLC located on the southeast corner of Watkins Avenue and 56th Street from Agricultural District (A-1) and Low/Medium Density Single Family Residential District (SF-2) to Open Display District (C-5), and declaring an emergency.
B. An Ordinance rezoning .25 acres + owned by James R. and Michelle A. Dugger, located at 2003 S. Thompson from General Commercial District (C-2) to Open Display District (C-5) and declaring an emergency.
C. An Ordinance rezoning .32 acres + owned by Shane and Kashia Whittle located at 1801 W. Huntsville from Low/Medium Density Single Family Residential District (SF-2) to Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) and declaring an emergency.
D. An Ordinance rezoning 8.82 acres + owned by Robinson Avenue Church of Christ located at 1506 W. Robinson Avenue from General Commercial District (C-2) to Institutional District (P-1) and declaring an emergency.
E. A Resolution approving a conditional use at 1400 South Crutcher as set forth in Ordinance No. 4030.
F. A Resolution approving a conditional use at 3233 Tanglewood as set forth in Ordinance No. 4030.
WAIVERS
G. A Resolution approving a waiver of street improvements, drainage, curbs, gutters and sidewalks as set forth in Ordinance No. 3725 to Holcomb and Pierce Streets in connection with the Rexel Summers Electric Supply Building located at 1000 S. Holcomb.
12. Street and CIP Report & Recommendations by Chairman Rick Evans:
A. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Morrison-Shipley Engineers, Inc. for professional services.
B. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Mobley Architects, Inc., for professional architectural design services.
13. Street & Bond Committee Report & Recommendations by Chairman Mike Overton:
A. A Resolution authorizing right-of-way acquisition on Northern Corridor Wagon Wheel Road, Robins Road to Highway 71B BP-0301, located at 4661 Carriage Lane in the 2003 Street Improvement Bond Program.
B. A Resolution authorizing execution of a utility relocation agreement with Arkansas Western Gas Company for a project in the 2003 Street Improvement Bond Program.
14. Ordinance Committee Report & Recommendations by Chairman Kathy Jaycox:
A. An Ordinance amending Chapter 98 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Springdale, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Pertaining to temporary banner signs)
15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request letters of interest and statements of qualifications from interested marketing partners to help lead the branding, marketing, and communications efforts supporting the opening of the Springdale Minor League Baseball Park, presented by Councilwoman Kathy Jaycox.
16. Comments from Department Heads.
17. Comments from Council Members.
18. Comments from City Attorney.
19. Comments from Mayor Van Hoose.
20. Adjournment.