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City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
June 16, 2026
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on June 16, 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, D’Andre Jones DHA, Sarah Moore, Mike
Wiederkehr, Scott Berna, Sarah Bunch, Teresa Turk, Minister Monique Jones, Mayor Molly
Rawn, Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington, Deputy City Clerk Treasurer Courtney
Spohn, Chief of Staff Keith Macedo, Chief Financial Officer Steven Dotson, Staff, Press and
Audience.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor’s Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions: None
City Council Meeting Presentations, Reports, and Discussion Items:
Council Member Wiederkehr read the Nominating Committee Report as presented.
Council Member Min. Jones moved to approve the Nominating Committee Report.
Council Member Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
The Nominating Committee Report was approved.
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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Agenda Additions: None
Consent:
Approval of the June 2, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Approved.
Purchase of Petroleum-Based Oils and Lubricants: A resolution to approve the purchase of
petroleum based products and lubricants on an as needed basis from various vendors and in
various quantities in excess of $40,000.00 through December 31, 2026, within the approved
budget.
Resolution 141-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Purchase of a Walk-behind Trench Roller with Attachments for the Water & Sewer Department:
A resolution to approve the purchase of a trench roller with attachments from G W Van Keppel
Company in the total amount of $45,000.08, pursuant to a Sourcewell Cooperative purchasing
contract, plus any applicable surcharges, freight charges, or delivery fees up to 10% of the
original purchase price, and to approve a budget amendment.
Resolution 142-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Excavator Replacement through JA Riggs Tractor Co.: A resolution to approve the purchase of
one excavator and attachments in the total amount of $104,726.81 from JA Riggs Tractor Co.,
pursuant to a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract, plus any applicable surcharges,
freight charges, and delivery fees up to 10% of the original purchase price.
Resolution 143-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Water & Sewer Department Work Truck Replacement: A resolution to approve the purchase of
one Ford F150 Hybrid from Olathe Ford Lincoln in the amount of $53,593.06, pursuant to a
Sourcewell Cooperative purchasing contract, plus any applicable surcharges, freight charges, and
delivery fees up to 10% of the original purchase price.
Resolution 144-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Purchase of One Set of Mobile Traffic Signals for the Water Sewer Department: A resolution to
approve the purchase of portable traffic signals from OMJC Signal Inc. in the total amount of
$65,696.47, pursuant to a Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Contract, plus any applicable
surcharges, freight charges, title, licensing or delivery fees up to 10% of the original purchase
price, and to approve a budget amendment.
Resolution 145-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
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Southern Brothers Construction, LLC: A resolution to award Bid 26-30 and authorize a contract
with Southern Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,209,824.00 for construction of an
electrical switchgear facility at the Paul R. Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility, and to
approve a project contingency in the amount of $120,982.40.
Resolution 146-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. (Amendment No. 1): A resolution to approve Amendment No. 1
to the Professional Engineering Services agreement with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $195,220.00 for additional services associated with the Noland Water
Resource Recovery Facility Primary Switchgear Improvements Project.
Resolution 147-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Kessler Phase 3 Improvements - Design Contract: A resolution to award RFQ #26-01 Selection
#6 and authorize a contract with Garver, LLC in an amount not to exceed $373,000.00 to provide
design and construction administration services for Kessler Mountain Regional Park Phase 3
Improvements, and to approve a project contingency in the amount of $27,000.00.
Resolution 148-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
HWY 112/Garland Supplemental Agreement #2: A resolution to approve the second supplement
to the Agreement of Understanding with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for the
Highway 112 Poplar Street to Drake Street project to accept federal-aid funding in the amount of
$500,000.00 with a required city match of $125,000.00, and to approve a budget amendment.
Resolution 149-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Millsap & College Intersection Improvements - Black Hills Utility Work Agreement: A
resolution to approve an agreement with Black Hills Energy Arkansas, Inc. in the amount of
$302,040.00 for utility relocations associated with the Millsap Road and College Avenue
Intersection Improvement project, to approve a project contingency in the amount of $17,960.00,
and to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $320,000.00.
Resolution 150-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
On-call Drainage Design Services Contract through June 30, 2027: A resolution to award RFQ
#26-01 Selection #4 and authorize the purchase of on-call drainage design services from Burns &
Mcdonnell Engineering Co, Inc., Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. and Olsson Associates, Inc. as
needed through June 30, 2027, within the approved budget.
Resolution 151-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Contract Amendment with Olsson for Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Application
Preparation: A resolution to approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Olsson, Inc. in the
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amount of $25,000.00 for grant application services for the Railroad Crossing Elimination
Program.
Resolution 152-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
City Hall Elevator Modernization Project: A resolution to amend Resolution 67-26 for the City
Hall elevator contract with Otis Elevator to provide for the payment of sales taxes, and to
increase the project contingency to $20,000.00.
Resolution 153-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Drake Field - Terminal Modernization Plan: A resolution to authorize staff to proceed with the
Drake Field Airport Terminal Modernization project in the amount of $200,000.00, to approve
the purchase of furniture in the amount of $157,035.74 from the Norman Company, Inc. pursuant
to TIPS and Omnia Cooperative Purchasing contracts, and to approve a budget amendment.
Resolution 154-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Purchase of Air Compressor and Fill Station Parts for Fire Station: A resolution to approve the
purchase of an air compressor and fill station parts from Siddons-Martin in the total amount of
$61,036.64 pursuant to a Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Contract.
Resolution 155-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
FY 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program -
Approval to Apply: A resolution to authorize an application for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $1,848,461.00 to hire 12 full-time
firefighters.
Resolution 156-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Buddy Hayes Park Property Acquisition: A resolution to approve a land sale agreement with
Tommie Flowers Davis for the purchase of property adjacent to Buddy Hayes Park in the amount
of $52,500.00, to approve a contingency in the amount of $10,000.00, and to approve a budget
amendment.
Resolution 157-26 as recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Council Member Berna moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Council
Member Dr. Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearing:
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Private Club Application for Oxbow: An ordinance to approve the application of Motelier
Fayetteville, LLC, d/b/a Oxbow for a permit to operate the Oxbow as a private club in the City of
Fayetteville at 2980 North College Avenue.
Senior Assistant Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
Fayetteville Police Chief Mike Reynolds presented on the item. A new full service hotel, the
Overland Hotel, would be featuring a branded coffee and cocktail bar called Oxbow. It was
located at 2980 North College Ave. The applicant was requesting the permit from the Arkansas
Alcohol Beverage Control Board. He went on to review Arkansas state statute 39-222, which
required the City Council first approve application via ordinance before any establish can operate
as a private club or obtain a permit. The Fayetteville Police Department did not have any
objections the application.
Council Member Moore asked if the applicants had operated similar establishments in
Fayetteville. Police Chief Mike Reynolds defaulted to the applicant to answer.
Applicant Charles Mackey stated the Overland Hotel, was a full service hotel that would
feature Oxbow, a branded coffee and cocktail bar. The property consisted of four buildings; a
lobby with the attached coffee and cocktail bar, a gym fitness wellness building and two
accommodation buildings. The hotel was an exterior corridor hotel and would operate with the
guest rooms directly accessing the courtyard. The hotel would be independent but fully operated
by a large hotel management company, Hotel Equities. The gym would not allow alcohol, as no
food or beverages were allowed within the fitness building and there would be signs on the
property showing the bounds for an alcoholic beverage.
Council Member Dr. Jones asked if the applicant operated any other hotels in the area. Charles
stated they did not and mainly operate apartment buildings. This would be their first private club.
Council Member Moore and Police Chief Mike Reynolds discussed the process for private club
permits.
Council Member Moore then called attention to a missing file that was listed in the memo but
was not available to view. Senior Deputy City Clerk Treasurer Courtney Spohn explained the file
had the applicants private information listed and she could provide the City Council with a
redacted version of the document if requested. Police Chief Mike Reynolds then added that in the
future his staff would redact sensitive information.
Council Member Min. Jones and Charles discussed the hours of operation for the both the bar
and the coffee shop.
Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Dr. Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
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Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 7006 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Unfinished Business:
Conservation Ordinance for properties included in the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant:
An ordinance to provide for the conservation and protection of certain City-owned real property,
to establish permitted and prohibited uses; and for other purposes. At the June 2, 2026 City Council
meeting, this ordinance was left on the first reading.
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 unanimously.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
The City Council received 2 public comments regarding this ordinance.
Council Member Berna questioned statements made during public comment. Jonathan explained
staff had found a lack of potable water on the property early in the development process. Offsite
water connections existed, but they were not feasible as they required crossing other properties,
boring under Razorback Road and navigating city land with a tree preservation easement. Staff
asked the developer to submit a full development plan to evaluate the three main water access
alternatives before recommending City Council allow use of public land for a connection. In
reviewing the item, they did not find anything in the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant or
conservation easement that prevented the developer from securing water access. The conservation
easement was neutral toward the development and though it did not guarantee a water access
solution, it didn’t block one either. Council Member Stafford added the previously mentioned was
why he asked the item be held. He stated the easement had tree preservation requirements but
noticed in his visits to property, there was not a single tree. He hoped the City Council would work
with the developer on the property in the future as the developer assured him they wanted to work
with the city make improvements.
Council Member Turk pointed to information stating that the city engineer could allow new
utility facilities when there was no practical or feasible alternative. She added that the properties
scored high on the climate resiliency score, stating the properties were very important and needed
protection and she hoped the City Council would support the item.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 7007 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
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New Business:
VAC 2026-0006 East Cypress Lane: An ordinance to approve VAC-26-06 for property located at
1660 East Cypress Lane in Ward 3 to vacate 15.60 square feet of general utility easement.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
Development Services Director Jonathan Curth presented on the item. He reviewed the location
of the property and stated the request was to vacate 15.6 square feet of utility easement. He
explained that at a certain point during the homes construction, it encroached slightly on to the
easement. Staff was recommending approval, with one condition; that any damage or relocation
of existing facilities will be at the developers expense. He was available for questions.
Council Member Bunch stated she spoke with the agent who represented the property, explain the
cloud on the title did not show up on a previous survey. It was a shock to homeowner when they
went to sell the property and had to delay their sale because of it. She encourage the City Council
to vote in favor of the item.
Requester Alan Ried stated the encroachment was unbeknownst to all involved until the last
survey was done, which prompted him to bring the item to the City Council.
Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 7008 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Definition of Private Club: An ordinance to align the city’s definition of a private club with state
law by amending § 111.02 Definitions within Chapter 111 Alcoholic Beverages.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
Police Chief Mike Reynolds explained the amendment was to align the Fayetteville city code
with a current Arkansas state law. The amendment would modernize the ordinance and eliminate
any inconsistencies between the city ordinance and state law.
Council Member Stafford verified the amendment was to bring the ordinance into compliance with
state law.
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Council Member Stafford moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Dr. Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed
unanimously.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 7009 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Additional Data Center Regulations: An ordinance to make Data Centers a conditional use in the
City of Fayetteville and provide for additional regulations on Data Centers by amending §
161.31 District I-2, General Industrial, § 164.27 Data Centers, § 51.001 Water Shortages, and §
51.112 Water Service and Extension Policy of the Unified Development Code, and to declare an
emergency.
Mayor Rawn affirmed the administration’s position on the proposed legislation. State law
prohibited the city from regulating commerce or banning data centers. She was grateful to
Council Member Wiederkehr and Berna for sponsoring the legislation as they recognized the
consequences of being underprepared. It was not a business the city was trying to welcome, and
the intent was to make it more difficult for them to operate in Fayetteville. She acknowledged
Council Member Moore’s efforts in 2023 for a need for regulations on data centers, as she
recognized the need to manage the potential.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
Council Member Berna explained that after the last City Council Meeting that had included
discussion on data centers and artificial intelligence, he contacted the City Attorney’s office to
discuss potential exposure Fayetteville might face. The city did not have the authority to ban data
centers, but the City Council could establish guidelines, parameters and ordinances to better
protect citizens. He expressed appreciation for the City Attorney’s and Development Services
offices for working as they worked tirelessly to put the legislation change together.
Council Member Wiederkehr appreciated the work of the City Attorney’s office and staff. The
core issue was ensuring the welfare of residents while addressing concerns involving the
potential heat and noise of a data center. He felt it appropriate for the city to require a conditional
use permit process, giving the city the legal authority to enforce conditions on any business. He
did not think a data center would be built within Fayetteville due to land values. That being
noted, he felt it was advisable to be wise and be ahead of requirements rather than attempt to
backpedal.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington presented on the item. He explained that in
2023 the General Assembly passed the Arkansas Data Centers Act, which did not allow cities to
ban data centers outright but did allow the city enact reasonable regulations to protect the peace,
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health and safety of residents. Prior regulations had focused on noise pollution and impacts to
surrounding properties. Since then, there had been a growth in awareness of broader issues
caused by data center developments. He incorporated suggestions from multiple Council
Members to incorporate into the newest draft of the ordinance that was sent earlier in the day.
Staff had not yet had time to fully review the proposed changes and there could still be issues
with them. He would be reviewing the ordinance while making note of the potential changes that
had not received staff review. The first change involved shifting data centers from a use by right
in I-2 General Industrial to a Conditional Use in I-2. The change would require the Planning
Commission to review with public notification and public comment. The Planning Commission
would then determine compatibility with adjacent properties, verify alignment with long range
city plans and decide if granting the permit would affect public interest. Moving the regulations
City Code Chapter 163 would establish new requirements for the Planning Commission to
review. Only 2% of Fayetteville’s land was zoned I-2. There were new pre-approval report
requirements, including descriptions of cooling systems, verification the heat would not extend
beyond the property line, an emergency plan addressing power use effectiveness, water heat
recovery and renewable electricity generation. The report would need to include detailed
projection for water usage, wastewater discharge projections and any additional information
required to assess public interest impacts. In the new draft, it also included that applicants would
also have to provide environmental permit applications, modeling, and compliance materials
submitted to state or federal agencies. The public water utility and Beaver Water District would
both need to certify adequate current and future capacity and confirm no adverse impact to
customers. If the applicant relied on groundwater or surface water, a water feasibility study
would be required. Open loop, once through and potable water depend evaporative cooling
systems would be prohibited and onsite groundwater wells could not be the primary cooling
source. In the new draft, it required compliance with all discharge and pretreatment regulations
and allowed the utilities department to impose additional conditions. Regarding power supply,
the applicant would need documentation from the public electric utility certifying an adequate
supply and identifying any necessary transmission, generation or substation upgrades. Any
nonpublic or alternative power sources would require feasibility review. All diesel generations
would have to meet the Environmental Protection Agency Tier 4 standards. Routine generation
testing would be limited to Monday – Friday 10 am to 4pm, excluding holidays. The scheduled
generator testing required a 24 hour notice to any property owner within 1,000 feet, and
operators had to maintain a public website, submit annual emissions reports and file fuel
handling and spill response plans. In the new draft, battery storage had to serve as the primary
backup power source and the batteries had to be depleted before diesel generators could be used.
He went on explain additional requirements; a waste management plan was required before a
permit could be issued and a thermal management plan was to be prepared by an engineer. The
current noise regulations would remain unchanged. When it came to site design, he explained the
existing setbacks for I-2’s. To address additional concerns on where a data center could be built,
he proposed adding a 1000 foot buffer from any zoning district that allowed residential uses,
adjacent or not. In addressing reporting and enforcement, the company would have to identify a
community point of contact and maintain a public website with noise verification and complaint
information. Any violations could lead to prosecution, amendment of the condition use permit or
revocation of the conditional use permit. An annual report would need to be filed with the
Planning Division and posted on their public website that covered complaints and response,
compliance certification, and copies of compliance reports filed with state and federal agencies.
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Regarding water shortages, he explained there were already 7 different activities that the Mayor
of Fayetteville could restrict when there was an impending shortage of water. Staff was
proposing to add data centers, specifically the operation of a data center cooling system that
employs the use of potable water. These regulations extended outside of the city limits, but into
Fayetteville’s water service area. He went on to review issues that were not addressed in the
proposed legislation changes; including emergency access and fire safety regulations, cost
recovery measures, and onsite power generation requirements beyond feasibility reviews.
Council Member Stafford thanked his fellow City Council Members and staff for their work on
the item. He then questioned if an amendment could be passed for regulations that did not make
it into what was being presented. Blake stated there was an original version of the ordinance and
proposed changes that he had presented earlier in the meeting. To adopt the new version, an
amendment would need to be made. As for other changes, staff would need to vet the changes
and then reviewed by the Ordinance Review Committee. Council Member Berna suggested the
City Council pass the original ordinance and then move forward with the Ordinance Review
Committee to address including more regulations with staff. Passing the ordinance as originally
intended gave the city significant protections it didn’t have already. Council Member Bunch was
also in favor of passing the item but expressed concern on the possibility of a data center coming
to Fayetteville that met the original requirements when the new regulations weren’t adopted yet.
Blake explained that if the proposed ordinance was approved, it would create a conditional use
permit requirement and go to the Planning Commission, which was a discretionary review. There
was no automatic approval.
Council Member Dr. Jones asked Development Services Director Jonathan Curth how long it
would take him and his staff to review the potential additions adding that he agreed that the
original version should be passed at the meeting and then amendments made in the future.
Jonathan explained it depended on what was being asked but thought staff could be prepared by
the second meeting July.
Council Member Moore felt the conversation around data centers had evolved since her 2023
ordinance and she believed Fayetteville would need to address many regulation over time. She
acknowledged the pressure of timelines, staff workload and the possibility of sending the
ordinance through the Ordinance Review Committee, but stated if some were passed now or
after, the City Council would continue revisiting the issue. There were many moving parts and
the ordinance being voted on would not be the end of the discussion.
Council Member Berna stated one amendment that could be passed was in regard to the 1000
foot buffer that Blake had explained. Development Services Director Jonathan Curth went on to
explain the significance of that amendment.
Council Member Berna moved to amend to add “A 1,000 foot buffer shall be maintained
between the data center and any zoning district that permits residential uses, whether
adjoining the data center or not. In no event shall any data center building be located within
1000 feet of any zoning district that permits residential uses.” Council Member Turk
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
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The City Council received 2 public comments regarding this ordinance.
Council Member Turk stated the issue was complex, constantly evolving and shaped by rapid
technological change. She believed it would be helpful for the City Council to pass the ordinance
and then move quickly to schedule an Ordinance Review Committee meeting. She stated the
importance of understanding all the details to avoid unintended consequences and to give the issue
significant thought. She felt it would be helpful to the Ordinance Review Committee if the City
Attorney’s office sent out recommendations from staff and the public to allow thought ahead of
time.
Council Member Bunch and Blake discussed if the city could require businesses produce all of
their energy by solar. Blake was not sure and would look into it. Council Member Wiederkehr
verified with Blake that the city could disconnect water as a consequence of error.
Council Member Moore was in favor of voting on the item and expressed hope that the City
Council would continue to explore what was missing from the legislation. She felt there needed to
be regulations around micro-climate impacts and she felt strongly about emergency access and fire
regulations. She reviewed additional concerns she would like to see addressed and why, adding
that she was thankful the regulations were being addressed and that Fayetteville would have more
stringent standards. She stressed the importance of water for the Fayetteville area and encouraged
citizens to send in information they want to be considered, adding that Fayetteville was always
better when more voices were in the conversation.
Council Member Berna would work with the Ordinance Review Committee members to
potentially set a meeting for the following week. He would like for them to focus on the proposals
that City Council Members made in Blake’s presentation and then branch to other ideas.
Council Member Stafford appreciated the conversation and felt it was off to a great start. He
agreed with the 1,000 foot amendment but added that sometimes 1000 feet wasn’t far enough
away. His hope was to make the data center requirements an “arduous pain” so that Fayetteville
wouldn’t have to live with the reality of one being built.
Council Member Berna moved to suspend the rules and go to the third and final reading.
Council Member Bunch seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington read the ordinance.
Mayor Rawn asked shall the ordinance pass. Upon roll call the ordinance passed
unanimously.
Ordinance 7010 as Recorded in the office of the City Clerk
Council Member Moore moved to approve the emergency clause. Council Member Bunch
seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed unanimously.
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Announcements:
Chief of Staff Keith Macedo announced that Friday, Juneteenth, city offices would be closed.
There would be no change to recycling routes or the transfer station. There were various events
around Fayetteville to celebrate Juneteenth, including an event on June 20th in the Upper Ramble.
Mayor Rawn announced there would not be a meeting the following Tuesday as there were five
Tuesdays in June.
City Council Agenda Session Presentations: None
City Council Tour: None
Adjournment: 7:04 p.m.
_____________________________ __________________________________
Molly Rawn, Mayor Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer
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Appointment Recommendations
June 16, 2026
The following candidates are recommended for appointment.
Animal Services Advisory Board
Dr. Jessie Hargis. Veterinarian Professional term ending June 30, 2028.
Aaron Eng. Member at Large term ending June 30, 2029.
Jan Hixson. Member at Large term ending June 30, 2029.
Environmental Action Committee
Ben Davis. Science Discipline term ending June 30, 2029.
Mahboobeh (Mary) Hemmati. Resident at Large term ending June 30, 2029.
Food Commission
Wannalitha Anderson. Resident Impacted by Food Insecurity term ending March 31, 2028.
Catherine Kabasia. Resident Impacted by Food Insecurity term ending March 31, 2027.
Ashley Utsey. Resident Impacted by Food Insecurity term ending March 31, 2027.
Historic District Commission
No recommendation.
Walton Arts Center Council
Mark Kinion. Resident at Large term ending June 30, 2029.
Joel Freund. Resident at Large term ending June 30, 2029.
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