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City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
April 21, 2026
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 219
of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Mayor Rawn called the meeting to order.
Present: Council Members Robert B. Stafford, Sarah Moore, Mike Wiederkehr, Scott Berna,
Sarah Bunch, Teresa Turk, Minister Monique Jones, Mayor Molly Rawn, City Attorney Kit
Williams, City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton, Chief of Staff Keith Macedo, Chief Financial
Officer Steven Dotson, Staff, Press and Audience. Absent: D’Andre Jones DHA.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor’s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions:
Mayor Rawn announced it was Earth Week in Fayetteville and to follow along on the city social
media channels to be aware of activities to celebrate.
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports, and Discussion Items:
2026 Annual Housing Needs Assessment Report
Chief Housing Officer Marlee Stark reported on the 2026 Housing Needs Assessment Report.
The annual housing update involved a high level review of what was achieved in 2025, along
with an update on progress made in 2026. She reviewed immediate next steps identified by staff
and outlined three major housing goals for the city to accomplish by 2028. She noted that in
2025 the city invested across multiple departments to strengthen Fayetteville’s housing work.
Council Member Scott Berna
Ward 3 Position 1
Council Member Sarah Bunch
Ward 3 Position 2
Council Member Teresa Turk
Ward 4 Position 1
Council Member Min. Monique Jones
Ward 4 Position 2
Mayor Molly Rawn
City Attorney Kit Williams
City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton
Council Member Robert B. Stafford
Ward 1 Position 1
Council Member Dr. D’Andre Jones
Ward 1 Position 2
Council Member Sarah Moore
Ward 2 Position 1
Council Member Mike Wiederkehr
Ward 2 Position 2
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New roles were designed to address bottlenecks in the development review process, while others
deepened community engagement around housing. Both efforts were essential to meeting current
and future housing needs. From her perspective, these changes enabled higher levels of customer
service and created a foundation for long term process improvements that would support housing
outcomes over time. She stated the testing of the 2025 pilot of same day inspections and over the
counter permitting for simpler permit types, such as accessory structures and pools, laid the
groundwork for expanding similar solutions to residential permits. The permit review times
improved as the average number of days between application and issuance for single family
development dropped by about 36% from 2024 to 2025. Faster permit times helped bring new
housing to market more quickly, which was especially important for small scale developers. A
top priority was launching a rental assistance pilot program which she looked forward to sharing
more on since the program would be implemented later this year. She went on to thank the City
Council for approving the 2026 budget that kept more than 50 Fayetteville residents housed
through the permanent supportive housing program, HEARTH, and for continuing monthly
support for shelter and transitional housing operations at Seven Hills. Developing a long term
funding plan for housing had been a central priority, noting that a durable municipal housing
funding strategy was essential for attracting cross sector investment and protecting the
community when federal dollars fell short. She explained how the city had continued shifting
staff time from the Community Development Block Grant fund to the General Fund each year,
freeing Community Development Block Grant dollars to directly benefit residents versus
covering administrative costs. She thanked the City Council for their continued support of local
policies and programs that increasing housing choices for Fayetteville.
Council Member Min. Jones followed Marlee’s presentation by questioning her earlier statistic
on new housing options that were available, and if they were being used by college students.
Marlee stated that they had only just begun tracking within apartment data but in 2025 there were
around 220 private dorms and 565 apartments. Council Member Min. Jones clarified that she
was questioning prevention of college students taking up available single family housing. Marlee
explained it was challenging. They had to combine different data sources that would give a sense
of where populations were living across town, in terms of age cohort. She noted that some
students did not appear in the typical 19 – 24 age brackets. They then supplemented the
assessment with information from the University of Arkansas, including details about upcoming
dormitories. Student activists had shared they struggled as renters in Fayetteville, adding that the
student population was diverse vs. monolithic. Because of that, it was difficult to draw direct
conclusions about who was occupying the new single family homes or apartment complexes. She
noted the city had been tracking apartment permits by distinguishing private dorm projects from
standard apartments. Council Member Min. Jones then commented that in February 2026 there
was an additional 276 units, a majority being apartment complexes, adding the city didn’t know
any were student housing. Marlee stated there was still additional work being done as they had to
piece together some of the qualitative information that was in the permitting system. At times,
there could be a description of how many units and whether or not it was student housing.
Marlee did add that the Long Range Planning team did a great job tagging that sort of
information in the internal data set to know if it was student housing or not. She would follow up
with additional information for the 276 units and would see if there was a breakdown of which
might be student housing. Council Member Min. Jones then addressed if staff was encouraging
landlords to accept housing vouchers through the Fayetteville Housing Authority. Marlee
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explained that would be one of the first projects the new Housing Stability Coordinator would
work on. It was a known problem that not enough landlords in the community knew about the
housing choice voucher system, noting that some landlords might be overwhelmed by some of
the requirements that came with it. It would be a joint venture with the Fayetteville Housing
Authority. Council Member Min. Jones and Marlee then discussed Community Resource jobs
salaries that were paid out of the Community Development Block Grant fund. Council Member
Min. Jones brought up difficulties associated with the Community Development Block Grant
application and possible revamping of the form. Marlee expressed interest in hearing from the
community as other communities had used a brief survey to gather feedback. She mentioned
wanting to gather a sense of what residents would like to see the funds spent on. Council
Member Min. Jones stated she asked her question specifically in regard to the Housing Rehab
Program, as the feedback from the community, and across Northwest Arkansas, was that
Fayetteville had the hardest application and it seemed to keep citizens out versus funding them.
She would like to see Fayetteville look at other cities applications as none of them were as
stringent as Fayetteville. Mayor Rawn and Council Member Min. Jones clarified which
application she was referring to.
Council Member Moore thanked Long Range Planning Special Projects Manager Britin Bostick
and Chief Housing Officer Marlee Stark for all the time put into the presentation. She then
questioned when a publication would be available with the provided information and what it
would look like. Marlee explained they were taking their time verifying information to ensure
the numbers were perfect as there were multiple sources and they were acting out of abundance
of caution that the information was correct. It would be finished within the next two to three
weeks and would be online. She felt it would be helpful to give the City Council the information
quarterly but was open to feedback. Council Member Moore felt it would be beneficial to have a
quarterly update to aid decisions made by the City Council. She noted that other city projects
were exploring online dashboards that could potentially allow for shared skills or shared
resources. She emphasized that having more data available was incredibly helpful when making
decisions about complex projects and understanding whether those decisions were helping close
existing gaps. She acknowledged the challenges involved and recognized that the team had
limited staff working on this effort. She added that she would have been very happy to offer
support if needed, and she believed her adjoining City Council Members would have felt the
same. Mayor Rawn stated a meeting was held recently regarding Council Member Moore’s ideas
how there would not be a solution until 2028 or so. She added that bringing up the solution
before it was ready could set the city back even further. Marlee explained there was a section in
the report itself where social housing was mentioned as a more broadly defined umbrella term.
She mentioned there was additional data about existing stock of voucher holders, public housing
and were trying to get additional math of where they were starting from. Council Member Moore
raised the issue of protecting existing housing stock. She felt it was important to explore
opportunities to preserve housing, especially as historically affordable neighborhoods were
seeing homes shift to the market due to local owners struggling with maintenance and insurance
costs. She shared conversations with locals who were under significant pressure. She did not
expect an immediate answer but believed the issue needed to be addressed soon. She thanked
everyone for their hard work and for the conversations already had and those to come.
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Council Member Wiederkehr thanked staff and suggested adding student oriented housing as
its own category to track. He wanted to know whether more student specific housing was in the
pipeline or whether the market was near saturation. Despite rising interest rates, he noted
Fayetteville hadn’t shown signs of slowing. He expressed his thanks to the city for their work.
Council Member Min. Jones appreciated Council Member Moore and Wiederkehr for raising
concerns about protecting public housing and wanted to understand how much public housing
was being taken offline. She explained residents were moving from Lewis Plaza and Morgan
Manor but did not know where they were relocated to. She added that Willow Heights would be
next and questioned how citizens could be moved out of public housing when there wasn’t
enough housing for all who need it. Many residents that were displaced were living at 60%
below the poverty level and worried about what would happen to them during rehabilitation
periods. She pointed out that citizens were already struggling to find regular housing, while
being displaced, without clear alternatives. Chief of Staff Keith Macedo felt it would appropriate
to invite Shonda Tapley with Fayetteville Housing Authority to provide a status update as she
was dealing with the moveouts on the properties Council Member Min. Jones mentioned.
Council Member Berna asked if the efforts made by the City Council to assist the Fayetteville
Housing Authority had been positive. Marlee shared her positive experience with the Fayetteville
Housing Authority. Council Member Wiederkehr then commented that support for the unhoused
population be treated as a regional housing infrastructure issue deserving attention from the
entire region, not just Fayetteville.
Agenda Additions: None
Consent:
Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules requiring Mayor Rawn to read the
Consent Agenda. Council Member Berna seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
passed 7-0. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and
Stafford voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the Consent Agenda pass. Upon roll call the Consent Agenda
passed 7-0. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr,
Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was
absent.
Approval of the April 7, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approved.
Authorize Purchase of Audio-Visual Equipment and Servicing from The Field Shop, Inc.: A
resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of new audio-visual
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equipment and repair services from The Field Shop, Inc. on an as-needed basis through
December 2026, within the approved budget.
Resolution 93-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Budget Amendment for Wastewater Department Trailer Purchase: A resolution to approve the
purchase of one tandem axle utility trailer from 36 North Collective in the amount of $21,385.00,
pursuant to Resolution 71-26, plus any applicable surcharges, freight charges, and delivery fees,
and to approve a budget amendment.
Resolution 94-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Water and Sewer Department Excavator Replacements from WT Transfer Holdings Company
LLC.: A resolution to approve the purchase of three bobcat mini-excavators from WT Transfer
Holdings LLC in the total amount of $340,711.71, pursuant to a Sourcewell Cooperative
Purchasing Contract, plus any applicable surcharges, freight charges, and delivery fees.
Resolution 95-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Water and Sewer Department Expansion Pipe Puller Attachment through ACME Trenchless
Inc.:
A resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize the purchase of one excavator
attachment from ACME Trenchless Inc. in the amount of $52,493.43, plus any applicable sales
taxes, freight charges and delivery fees, and to approve a budget amendment.
Resolution 96-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Solid Waste Residential Refuse Truck Replacement through Arkansas Municipal Equipment
Inc.:
A resolution to approve the purchase of one automated side loader refuse truck from Arkansas
Municipal Equipment Inc. In the amount of $384,700.00, plus any applicable surcharges, freight
charges, and delivery fees, pursuant to a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract.
Resolution 97-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Garver, LLC (Amendment No. 2): A resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional
Engineering Services Agreement with Garver, LLC. in the amount of $2,974,800.00 to continue
engineering design of master-plan recommended improvements to the Noland Water Resource
Recovery Facility, and to approve a budget amendment.
Resolution 98-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Drake Field - Garver Task Order 02:
A resolution to approve Task Order No. 2 with Garver, LLC in the amount of $49,300.00 for
professional engineering services associated with the Hangar Infrastructure Improvements Phase
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2 Project at Drake Field, to accept a grant in the amount of $300,000.00, and to approve a budget
amendment.
Resolution 99-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Drake Field - Garver Task Order 03 North General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation: A resolution
to approve Task Order No. 3 with Garver, LLC in the amount of $117,800.00 for professional
engineering services associated with the North General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Project at
Drake Field, to approve a project contingency in the amount of $11,700.00, and to approve a
budget amendment.
Resolution 100-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Terminate Franchise Agreement: A resolution to authorize the termination of an agreement with
Onstott, LLC d/b/a Redbox+ Dumpsters of Northwest Arkansas for the hauling and disposal of
solid waste in the City of Fayetteville.
Resolution 101-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Approval to Authorize Purchase from Routeware, Inc.: A resolution to approve the purchase of
SmartCity Technology from Routeware, Inc in the amount of $45,400.00 for eight new recycling
trucks, pursuant to a Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative purchasing contract through
September 30, 2028, and any future renewals, within the approved budget.
Resolution 102-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
2025 Reappropriation Amendment: A resolution to amend Resolution 48-26 by reducing the
amount of reappropriations to the 2025 budget by $21,340,684.00, and to approve a budget
amendment.
Resolution 103-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Contract for Bus Stop Concrete Pads: A resolution to award Bid 26-29 and approve a contract
with N.E.C., Inc. for construction of bus stop concrete pads at 21 Razorback Transit and Ozark
Regional Transit stop locations in the amount of $116,397.50, and to approve a project
contingency in the amount of $50,000.00.
Resolution 104-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Sunbridge and College Phase I Sweetser Construction, Inc:
A resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize a contract with Sweetser Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $155,295 for the construction of drainage inlet tops and inlet extensions
associated with Phase I of the Sunbridge and College Drainage Project, and to approve a project
contingency in the amount of $25,000.00.
Resolution 105-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
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Resident-Requested Traffic Calming Policy Update: A resolution to approve a new Resident-
Requested Traffic Calming Policy.
Resolution 106-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Public Hearing:
Mayor Rawn stated Development Services Director Jonathan Curth was going to ask that both
Public Hearing items be tabled. Development Services Director Jonathan Curth explained adding
the items to the agenda afforded him the opportunity to engage with applicants that may not have
been available beforehand, and one had submitted a demolition permit that his department was
working on. Staff was recommending both items be tabled to June 2, 2026 to allow the
opportunity to revisit if progress was not made on the items.
Raze and Removal of a Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 20 N. School Ave.: A resolution to
order the razing and removal of a dilapidated and unsafe structure on property owned by Stephen
and Gretta Smith located at 20 North School Ave. in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Council Member Moore moved to table the resolution to the June 2, 2026 City Council
meeting. Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed
7-0. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford
voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
This ordinance was tabled to the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting.
Raze and Removal of a Dilapidated and Unsafe Structure at 848 N. Jackson Dr.: A resolution to
order the razing and removal of a dilapidated and unsafe structure on property owned by Born In
a Barn, Inc. located at 848 North Jackson Drive in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Council Member Stafford moved to table the resolution to the June 2, 2026 City Council
meeting. Council Member Turk seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0.
Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted
yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
This ordinance was tabled to the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting.
Unfinished Business:
Amend § 39.10 (C) and § 39.11 (C) of City Code for Damage Claims: An ordinance to amend §
39.10 (C) and § 39.11 (C) to authorize the use of an experienced insurance adjustor to allow rare,
exceptional, and substantially proven claims above $100,000.00 to be paid if approved by
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unanimous consent of the City Council and to declare an emergency. At the April 7, 2026 City
Council meeting, this ordinance was left on the first reading.
City Attorney Kit Williams explained another Ordinance Review Committee Meeting was held
to address the dislocation expenses. He explained where in his new draft it said the dislocation
expenses was to be determined by the adjuster and to not exceed the current per diem rates
published by the US General Services Administration. He asked the amendment be made before
he continued with further readings.
Council Member Berna moved to amend Section 4 to match what City Attorney Kit
Williams read. Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion
passed 7-0. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and
Stafford voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Mayor Rawn and City Attorney Kit Williams discussed rules of order and procedure.
Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Turk seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council
Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes.
Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Council Member Berna explained the proposed change to city code. The Ordinance Review
Committee addressed concerns brought forward about the 3 day dislocation limit. They felt the
best way to handle the number of days paid out was to default to the insurance adjuster as it
seemed like the fairest course of action for both the city and citizens.
Council Member Moore questioned if the same adjuster would be used for both the insurance
claim and the displacement. Council Member Berna stated the reason the issue came to light was
due to a large claim that would soon be discussed and tabled to allow for review from both the
citizen and adjuster. Council Member Moore and City Attorney Kit Williams then discussed the
process of having the adjuster determine the displacement payout and the plan for if it was not
sufficient. Council Member Berna explained they reviewed multiple scenarios and found that in
the scenario that the first claim was insufficient, the citizen could bring the second claim before
the City Council.
The City Council received 2 public comments regarding this ordinance.
Council Member Berna thanked the Ordinance Review Committee and staff for their work on
the item. He felt there was no way to obtain a perfect solution but they had done their best to get
as close to right as they could. He motioned to approve to approve the ordinance.
Council Member Stafford also thanked the Ordinance Review Committee. He felt they came up
with the most elegant answer. He went on to ask City Attorney Kit Williams if there would be
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conversations between the adjuster and City Council for payout amounts. City Attorney Kit
Williams stated there would be back and forth, especially for more complicated cases.
Council Member Moore noted that city code could not cater to every scenario or barrier. She
emphasized that city staff ultimately managed these situations and had to interpret and work
within the ordinances passed. She wanted to ensure it was known that staff did have a lot of
interpretation with the ordinance. Mayor Rawn agreed and appreciate Council Member Moore’s
comment.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council
Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes.
Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
City Attorney Kit Williams stated an emergency clause needed to pass.
Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Turk seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council
Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes.
Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Ordinance 6989 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
516 North Fallin Avenue Sewer Damage Claim: A resolution pursuant to §39.10(C)(4) of the
Fayetteville City Code to authorize a payment of $100,000.00 to Chris Skrocki for a sewer
damage claim arising at 516 North Fallin Avenue. At the February 17, 2026 City Council
meeting, this resolution was tabled to the March 5, 2026 City Council meeting. At the March 5,
2026 City Council meeting, this resolution was tabled to the April 21, 2026 City Council
meeting.
Mayor Rawn requested the item be tabled due to the passing of item C. 1. Council Member
Berna and City Attorney Kit Williams discussed when the item should be tabled to. Chief of
Staff Keith Macedo stated that Utilities Director Tim Nyander was currently working on the
adjustment and would have it done later in the week. It was decided to table the meeting to the
next City Council Meeting.
Council Member Min. Jones moved to table the resolution to the May 5, 2026 City Council
meeting. Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed
7-0. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford
voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
This resolution was tabled to the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting.
Amend § 161.38 District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation: An ordinance to amend §
161.38 District CCR, Conservation, Cultural, and Recreation (CCR) to prohibit detention and
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retention ponds on CCR Zoning District from serving any uses except for Use Unit One’s
permitted uses. At the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting, this ordinance was left on the first
reading. At the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting, this ordinance was amended and left on the
second reading.
City Attorney Kit Williams stated Council Member Turk requested an emergency clause be
added.
Council Member Turk moved to amend to add an emergency clause to the ordinance.
Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0.
Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted
yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Council Member Turk reviewed the intention with the ordinance and was available for
questions.
Council Member Moore requested clarification on whether the Environmental Action Committee
was supportive of the updates. Council Member Turk did not present to the Environmental
Action Committee; she only spoke with a few members that shared they felt the change was a
good compromise.
Council Member Wiederkehr thanked Council Member Turk and the Environmental Action
Committee for their work on the item. He appreciated the idea of avoiding agriculture zoning
because of the intensive uses it allowed. He wanted the city to pay attention to how landowners
might choose the new zoning to prevent uses like large animal operations, even if they did not
plan to use the other features of the zone. He supported the ordinance and hoped the zone would
be used. He cautioned that if the process felt too formal or intimidating, it could discourage
participation and undermine the benefits of the work that had gone into creating it.
Council Member Moore and Development Services Director Jonathan Curth discussed how
conservation zoning districts were pitched to developers without it sounding like an imposition.
Council Member Stafford thanked Council Member Turk for bringing the item forward and for
verifying there weren’t any lingering issues. He then motioned to suspend the rules and go to
third and final reading.
Due to the item already being on the third and final reading, there was no need for any motions.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed 6-0.
Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk and Stafford voted yes. Council
Member Min. Jones and Dr. Jones were absent.
Council Member Stafford moved to approve the emergency clause.. Council Member
Moore seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 6-0. Council Member Moore,
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Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk and Stafford voted yes. Council Member Min. Jones and
Dr. Jones was absent.
Ordinance 6990 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Amend §114.02 of City Code to Update Regulations Governing Farmers Market Operations: An
ordinance to expand the physical footprint of the Fayetteville Farmers Market, allow additional
market days and times, and authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages by amending § 114.02
Farmers Market of the Fayetteville Code. At the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting, this
ordinance was left on the first reading.
Parking Manager Justin Clay presented on the amendment regarding alcohol provisions of the
proposed ordinance. The amendment would further clarify that local vendors could sell alcoholic
beverages for off premise consumption and would be limited to one vender per market event.
The amendment was based on feedback from interested stakeholders. City Attorney Kit Williams
went on to read the amendment.
The City Council received 4 public comments regarding this ordinance. A public comment
expressed disappointment in the Farmers Market not giving a presentation for transparency as
was requested at the last City Council meeting. Justin clarified he forgot to say the Farmers
Market was in attendance to give their presentation. It was decided to have the Farmers Market
give their report and then resume public comment.
Farmers Market Representative Kayla Lindsey presented the Farmers Market annual City
Council report. She said the 2025 market year had been difficult due to the unusually frequent
rainy Saturday’s and several intense storms. With these weather conditions, there were very
strong sales on good weather days from May thru September. The highest grossing day was
Mother’s Day, which had 10% higher than the top day in 2024. Rainy days reduced overall sales
and vendor attendance. Merchandise sales dropped by 33%, gross profit decreased by 2%, and
50.6% of revenue went to administrative overhead, with another 8% spent on advertising. Total
expenses increased by 11% over 2024. The 2026 management team remained the same as in
2025, and listed the 2025 board members, noting which members’ terms ended and who was
reelected. A new board member, Susan Goldski, was elected for 2026. Fifteen new vendors were
approved for the 2025 season and eighteen for 2026, out of 44 and 60 applications respectively.
Vendors were typically declined for noncompliance, lack of experience, or oversupply of similar
products. 92 vendors were returning in 2026, with many had a long history with the market. At
the end of 2025, the vendor mix consisted of 45% farm vendors, 26% craft vendors, 27% food
and food truck vendors, and 3% personal care vendors. She mentioned the market’s participation
in food affordability programs. In 2025, the EBT program processed $27,852 in Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program funds, and the Double Your Dollars program, which was funded
by University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, matched $34,250 in vouchers and Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program funds. When funding ran out, the board allocated market funds to
keep the program going. The market also participated in Pantry to Plate and Produce RX. The
market’s mission was to support local producers, strengthen the local economy, and promote
sustainability, noting that products traveled an average of only 22 miles to the market. She went
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on to provide updates to concerns mentioned at the previous City Council meeting. She had met
with City Council members and Mayor Rawn, sharing bylaws and policies and expanded
outreach to alcohol serving establishments beyond the square. The language in the ordinance was
revised to limit the market to one alcohol vendor at a time and developed a protocol for handling
public intoxication. The proposed expansion would add 15 vendor spaces and two food truck
spaces. She felt the Tuesday night market would reach new customers and increase vendor sales.
Currently they were considering one alcohol vendor at a time and rotating seasonally. They had
received support from local business that had communicated concerns. She then outlined the
public intoxication protocol, which included vendor responsibility not to overserve, increased
staffing, designated manger to assess situations and contacting the Fayetteville Police
Department if necessary. The incidents would be well documented.
Council Member Moore thanked Kayla for her presentation. Her and Kayla went on to discuss
how vendor slots were filled. They then discussed the variety of cities the board members of the
Farmers Market were from. Council Member Moore then questioned the possibility of the
Farmers Market considering Fayetteville local businesses more exclusively. Kayla stated that
was something the market intended, which was included by add vendor lots with the ordinance
change. She also added that the public can contact her with concerns or the Farmers Market
board members.
Council Member Stafford thanked Kayla for her presentation and for meeting with him last
week. He then questioned the alcohol concerns Kayla had received. Kayla explained there were
concerns on the effect on sales with having an alcohol vendor at the Farmers Market.
Mayor Rawn added that the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition conducted a survey to citizens in
the downtown area, stating they would be happy to share their results.
Council Member Turk thanked Kayla for her presentation. She appreciated the vendors, board
members and Kayla herself for taking the time to meet with her to address her concerns. Council
Member Turk brought forward the fact that Arkansas had a state law that Farmers market had to
be allowed on city squares. She went on to mention the possibility of having a Farmers Market
liaison to continuously work with both the city and the market. She supported the Farmers
Market and what they were accomplishing.
The City Council received 4 more public comments regarding this ordinance following the
Farmers Market presentation.
Council Member Stafford moved to amend Section 3 as ready by City Attorney Kit
Williams. Council Member Turk seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously 5-2. Council Member Moore, Berna, Bunch, Turk and Stafford voted yes.
Council Member Wiederkehr and Min. Jones voted no. Dr. Jones was absent.
Council Member Moore addressed a public comment received regarding how close mobile
vendors could be to the Farmers Market. Justin stated that mobile vendors couldn’t operate in
public parking spaces, meaning they had to be licensed as a mobile vendor.
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Council Member Moore reiterated her appreciation for the Farmers Market, calling it an
incredible jewel that was iconic to Fayetteville. She noted that the city and region were changing
and wanted the city to remain open to adjusting ordinances as needed. She appreciated the
revision to the alcohol sales section but explained she had reviewed the Downtown Coalition’s
survey showing that all but one responding business opposed alcohol sales at the Farmers
Market. She had spoken with owners of several downtown businesses and heard consistent
concerns on rising costs, increased labor expenses and sharply higher rents. Due to the economic
pressures, she could not support allowing even one alcohol vendor at the square. She felt the city
needed to stand behind the brick and mortar businesses and take their concerns seriously. She
motioned to amend the amendment to strike allowing alcohol beverages on the premise.
Mayor Rawn and City Attorney Kit Williams discussed the rules of order and procedure for the
amendment.
Council Member Moore moved to amend to strike last language of on-premise sale of
alcohol. Council Member Min. Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion failed
3-4. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr and Min. Jones voted yes. Council Member
Berna, Bunch, Turk and Stafford voted no.
Council Member Wiederkehr had also heard from brick and mortar businesses, expressing
appreciation of the market as it brought foot traffic to them. Their concerns laid in the existence
of the Outdoor Refreshment Area; they preferred the market advertise to visitors they could
purchase alcohol beverages from the brick and mortar establishments and then go on to shop. He
could not be supportive of the ordinances as was drafted.
Council Member Min. Jones appreciated all of the public comments. She addressed a comment
Council Member Turk made regarding a city liaison to feel for future concerns, adding there was
no response to that from Mayor Rawn or the Chief of Staff Keith Macedo, which concerned her.
She further commented on a concern mentioned during public comment regarding someone who
retired from the city and the Farmers Market board. There needed to be rules and regulations to
back fill the position and have oversite of the boards and commissions. She also agreed that the
Farmers Market supplied health to the Fayetteville community but questioned if it was for
everyone. She challenged the room to walk through the market and see if they notice a person of
color. Her comments were made around making sure the Farmers Market was fair and inclusive
as the market was a private business who chose who they allowed in and who they kept out.
Inclusivity needed to be intentional. She thanked the work done to support and grow the market
but wanted to express the concern of inclusivity as a truly vibrant market reflects the full richness
of the community it serves. There was an opportunity to be more intentional about inclusivity,
expanding outreach to minority owned farmers, food producers and small businesses as it could
strengthen the market and ensure residents feel represented and welcomed. She closed her
comments stating that if Fayetteville was an inclusive community, it needed to reflect that at all
times.
Council Member Turk clarified her city liaison idea, stating it did not have to be formal but felt it
would be helpful to all if there was more of a consistent connection. Mayor Rawn stated there
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was a liaison with the city and the market, which was Justin Clay. He had been the liaison for
several years. Council Member Turk thanked Mayor Rawn for clarifying who the liaison was.
Council Member Stafford observed hesitancy within the City Council. He wondered if the item
should be left on the second reading to have time for more questions to be answered. He didn’t
want the item to fail and would be okay with leaving it on the second reading.
Mayor Rawn shared that the Farmers Market had stated in an earlier meeting that they would be
willing for the on-premise alcohol consumption to be stricken if it ended up holding the item.
City Attorney Kit Williams explained a motion could be made to reconsider but it would have to
be made by a City Council member that voted on the winning side.
Council Member Moore stated she supportive of everything within the item, except for the on-
premise alcohol sales. If the item moved forward as is, she would vote no. She didn’t want to
hold the item but did state if the item was to move forward a reconsideration would need to be
made.
Council Member Berna stated if he knew the Farmers Market was open to alcohol being
stricken he would have agreed with Council Member Moore’s amendment.
Council Member Bunch moved to reconsider vote to amend to remove language allowing
on-premise sales of alcohol. Council Member Berna seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion passed 7-0. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones
and Stafford voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Council Member Moore moved to amend to strike language allowing on-premise sale of
alcohol. Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-
0. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford
voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Moore seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council
Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes.
Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council
Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes.
Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Council Member Berna moved to add an emergency clause. Council Member Stafford
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council Member Moore,
Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes. Council Member Dr.
Jones was absent.
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Council Member Moore moved to approve the emergency clause. Council Member Berna
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0. Council Member Moore,
Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes. Council Member Dr.
Jones was absent.
Ordinance 6991 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
New Business:
PPL-2025-0005 South of W. Lierly Ln. and N. Velma Dr. (Appeal of Planning Commission
Approval): A resolution to grant the appeal of City Council Member Teresa Turk and deny
Preliminary Plat Application PPL-2025-0005.
Council Member Turk explained that residents in Ward 4 brought the item to her attention. The
plat had gone through the Planning Commission and presented concerns. They had attended an
excellent tour of the plat that was very informative.
Development Services Director Jonathan Curth presented on the item and reviewed the
location of the property. The request was an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of an
82 lot residential subdivision, with two unbuildable lots, one on the south end and one on the
north end, intended for stormwater management, tree preservation, and new plantings. The
subdivision proposal was closer to four units per acre, similar to the Residential Single Family-4
zonings nearby. He highlighted three key items from staff’s review. First was connectivity. He
explained that Fayetteville’s standards required safe access between neighborhoods and multiple
options for dispersing traffic and pedestrian movement. The subdivision reflected this through
connections to the west at Bursar, to the east at Violet Street, to Lierly Lane to the north, and a
future stub out to the northeast. The project’s only variance request involved the lack of a
southern stub out; because of existing development, the applicant could not provide one. Staff
considered this a reasonable hardship and recommended approval, which the Planning
Commission supported. The only condition was the addition of “knuckles” at certain turns to
help residents and service vehicles maneuver and to assist with stormwater management. Second,
he spoke on the proposed street improvements. The applicant would dedicate right of way and
build master street plan improvements for all internal streets, including on street parking. The
project would also improve half of Lierly Lane along the northern edge of the property. He then
addressed tree preservation. Even though the property appeared heavily wooded, he explained
that most of the canopy was young. Aerial images from twenty years earlier showed the land had
been cleared and used as pasture, meaning the current trees were relatively immature. The city’s
urban foresters classified much of the canopy as low priority and mentioned preserving the more
mature fence line trees on the eastern side of the site, which had the largest trunk sizes. Due to
the number of trees being removed, the project fell below the minimum canopy requirements for
a subdivision which required the developer to mitigate the loss. The main concerns mentioned in
public comment were traffic safety, tree loss, drainage and flooding. He went on to address
concerns raised during the tour of the property which included the wetlands, potential
endangered species, traffic safety and traffic calming. Staff did not believe there was a dangerous
traffic condition and did not believe the project would create one. Over a five year period, only
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one suspected minor injury accident occurred in the area but it was not within either adjacent
subdivision. Staff recommended approval of the project as did the Planning Commission, which
had a unanimous approval with two recusals. He summarized the six criteria the City Council
could consider when denying a project. The subdivisions applicant team was also presenting.
Representative Larry McCready presented on behalf of the owner of the property. He reminded
the City Council of the property’s recent history and went on to thank the City Council members
who attended the site tour and hoped it was helpful. He felt the proposal was a conservative one,
including just over four units per acre, even though the district allowed up to ten. This was to keep
the consistency with the surrounding neighborhoods which he felt had been accomplished. He
addressed the concerns raised by the appeal; traffic, tree preservation and drainage issues. He was
available to answer questions but felt the plan was sensibly developed by competent professionals.
He went on to ask for the appeal to be denied and that the preliminary plat be approved.
Representative Krista Hinson presented on behalf of the appeal. She explained her main concern
was the traffic in the area as it concerned the neighborhood children’s safety. She expressed relief
to learn that the northern part of the neighborhood would connect to the new Magnolia section,
creating another outlet for traffic but she remained concerned for the children and the upcoming
change. She acknowledged that Fayetteville needed more housing and appreciate developers for
not maximizing the number of homes they could have built. She added her concern about the trees.
She understood that development often meant losing them, but if a few extras could be saved she
would appreciate it. She was happy to be a part of the process and thanked the City Council for
listening.
Council Member Stafford and City Attorney Kit Williams discussed what voting yes or no meant
for the appeal.
Council Member Berna explained he was not against the proposal at all. He shared the tour of area
was a great experience and found that the main concern was the safety of the children. It was then
added that once the development was constructed, the developer would apply for a traffic calming
study to see if the area qualified. There was no guarantee it would qualify, but it was to recognize
the neighborhoods concerns. Council Member Stafford requested clarified on the timeline of the
when they would request the study. Larry stated it depended on the market conditions once the
development was done. City Attorney Kit Williams added it was said that after competition of the
preliminary plan, or after competition of the project, which meant the houses had been built at that
point in time. Larry stated his client was not opposed to this requirement, he did not have all of the
details but stated the client would agree to it. Larry and City Attorney Kit Williams went on to
request clarification what it meant if the appeal was granted. Council Member Berna stated the
item was becoming complicated and the City Council should only consider the straight appeal. He
then asked Mayor Rawn to have the administration be proactive and do a traffic calming study at
the end of the project. Mayor Rawn clarified the traffic calming study was not something to be
applied for, it could be resident led or staff implemented. Larry added that his client wanted a safe
neighborhood and was committed to doing what was necessary.
Council Member Min. Jones and Jonathan discussed the mitigation with storm water ponds.
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Council Member Moore requested clarity on how the traffic study would be executed. Mayor
Rawn stated that in fairness to staff, the update would come at a later meeting as they just learned
of this study moments prior. Jonathan then mentioned the addition of speed cushions as they were
popular in the neighborhood.
Council Member Wiederkehr thanked Council Member Berna for his clarification and
commended the appellant for her presentation.
The City Council received 1 public comment regarding this resolution.
Council Member Min. Jones expressed that through training with the Municipal League, it was
said that cities and counties should work together, especially when it came to development. She
felt the project was an opportunity to work with the county and the traffic that was going to affect
individuals in the area. It was also mentioned in her training that the county had funding that cities
didn’t tap into. She wondered if the development could prompt an opportunity to partner with the
county to discuss the development in the area. Jonathan stated that when staff evaluates projects,
there were different thresholds for what cities could require of a project. He did think there could
be an opportunity to better coordinate with the county.
Council Member Stafford and City Attorney Kit Williams clarified that voting yes for the item
meant they supported the plats being withdrawn or denying the item. Council Member Stafford
understood the applicants concerns and stated he would encourage traffic safety measures
anywhere he could but he couldn’t support denying the project.
Council Member Stafford moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Moore
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the resolution failed 0-7. Council Member Moore,
Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted no. Council Member Dr.
Jones was absent.
This resolution failed.
Mayor Rawn stated that despite the appeal failing, she assured residents staff did hear their
concerns about safety and would be looking into traffic calming measures.
RZN-2026-0006 South Crossover Rd.: An ordinance to rezone the property described in Rezoning
Petition RZN 2026-06 for approximately 2.46 acres located at 620 South Crossover Road in Ward
1 from RSF-4, Residential Single-Family, Four Units Per Acre to UT, Urban Thoroughfare.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Development Services Director Jonathan Curth presented on the item and reviewed the location
of the rezone. The request was to rezone the property from Residential Single Family-4 to Urban
Thoroughfare. Staff found the rezoning appropriate from a land use perspective. Urban
Thoroughfare aligned more closely with the character and realities of the major highways to the
south and west. The item was consistent with the city’s land use plan and was in an area intended
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for a mixed use development. Staff found no other issues. He explained the rezoning would reduce
required street preservation area to 15% under the new zoning standards. No public comment was
received and the Planning Commission forwarded the request with a unanimous recommendation
in favor.
Council Member Moore and Jonathan went on to discuss what could be allowed under Urban
Thoroughfare.
Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr,
Berna, Bunch, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes. Council Member Turk and Dr. Jones
was absent.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Council Member Moore stated she would be supportive of the item but stated for future
conversations she hoped there would be considerations for use units 17 and 18 to go to a
conditional use permits. She had received feedback from citizens regarding the amount of gas
stations or car washes within Fayetteville.
Council Member Stafford appreciated Council Member Moore’s comments. He had concerns
about the same auto centric uses and felt another look to move them to conditional uses in all
zoning. He was fully supportive of the item and hoped it passed.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna,
Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Ordinance 6992 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
RZN-2026-0007 South Washington Ave.: An ordinance to rezone the property described in
Rezoning Petition RZN 2026-07 for approximately 0.30 acres located at 325 South Washington
Avenue in Ward 1 from NC, Neighborhood Conservation to RI-U, Residential Intermediate-
Urban.
Development Services Director Jonathan Curth presented on the item and reviewed the history
as well as location of the item. Staff and the Planning Commission were recommending approval.
Staff found the rezoning compatible from a land use standpoint and felt the property was well
suited for additional entitlements as it was centrally located and close to services and amenities.
The tree preservation requirements would decrease from 20% to 15% under the new zoning. When
discussing streamside protection, he stated that no Federal Emergency Management Agency
floodplain existed on site but the city’s protection zones extended significantly onto the property.
He went on to address questions about a proposed historic district in the area. Enough signatures
had been validated for the district and staff was working with the neighborhood representatives.
Eventua.ly the proposal would go to the Historic District Commission, then the Planning
Commission, ending at the City Council. He reiterated that staff was recommending approval, as
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was the Planning Commission with a vote of 7-1. The dissenting member stated concerns on how
the rezoning might interact with the potential historic district. No public comments were received
and he was available for questions.
Council Member Moore moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Stafford seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed 7-0.
Council Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Turk, Min. Jones and Stafford voted
yes. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
City Attorney Kit Williams read the ordinance.
Council Member Turk stated she would not be in support of the item. She explained the property
was in a sensitive area next to Spout Spring and she expected the developer would likely seek a
variance to the streamside protection ordinance. She mentioned that the neighborhood was in the
middle of a historic district designation process, which would take months to move though to the
City Council. Additionally, she noted the property was surrounded by Neighborhood Conservation
zoning, with no Residential Intermediate-Urban nearby. Given all of these reasons, she was not
comfortable supporting the rezoning.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed 6-1. Council
Member Moore, Wiederkehr, Berna, Bunch, Min. Jones and Stafford voted yes. Council
Member Turk voted no. Council Member Dr. Jones was absent.
Ordinance 6993 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Announcements:
Mayor Rawn announced there was a small ceremony earlier in the day by city staff and the
Fayetteville Police Department dedicating a memorial for Officer Stephen Carr. The memorial was
located in front of the Lioneld Jordan Annex behind City Hall and she stated it was a beautiful
moment. She thanked staff for their team effort on the memorial. She then acknowledged Council
Member Min. Jones as she received a volunteer award for her work with the school district earlier
in the evening.
Chief of Staff Keith Macedo announced the next day was Earth Day and there were a number of
events around the city. There was a staff presentation scheduled on April 22 at the Fayetteville
Public Library to review citywide sustainability efforts. There was another event on the same day
being held at Packrat Outdoor Center for public engagement on the Gregg Avenue safety
improvements.
City Attorney Kit Williams initiated a round of applause for Council Member Min. Jones.
City Council Agenda Session Presentations: None
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City Council Tour:
Agenda Item D.1: PPL-2025-0005 South of W. Lierly Ln. and N. Velma Dr. (Appeal of
Planning Commission Approval):
Date & Time: April 17th, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Address: Meet at the east end of Berseis Dr.
Parking: Park on-street at the east end of Berseis Dr. where there is access to the subject property.
See attachment for further details.
Adjournment: 8:44 p.m.
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Molly Rawn, Mayor Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
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