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Ward 1 Position 1—Adella Gray
Mayor Dan Coody Ward 1 Position 2—Brenda Thiel
Ward 2 Position 1 —Kyle B.Cook
City Attorney Kit Williams1 Ward 2 Position 2—Nancy Allen
1PVWard 3 Position l—Robert K.Rhoads
TCity Clerk Sondra Smith Ward 3 Position 2—Robert Ferrell
ARKANSAS Ward 4 Position 1 —Shirley Lucas
Ward 4 Position 2—Lioneld Jordan
Final Agenda
City of Fayetteville Arkansas
City Council Meeting
January 15, 2008
A meeting of the Fayetteville City Council will be held on January 15, 2008 at 6:00 PM in Room
219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor's Announcements, Proclamations and Recognitions:
Presentations, Reports and Discussion Items:
1. State of the City Report—Mayor Coody
A. Consent:
1. Arkansas State Police Grant: A resolution accepting an Arkansas State Police Drug
Task Force General Improvement Grant in the amount of$54,455.00 for the purchase of
a vehicle, surveillance equipment and supplies for use by the 4th Judicial District Drug
Task Force; and approving a budget adjustment.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 09-08.
2. Arkansas Razorback Transit: A resolution approving a contract in the amount of
$50,000.00 with the University of Arkansas Razorback Transit to provide public transit
services.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 10-08.
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3. Bid #07-79 JWC Environmental: A resolution awarding Bid #07-79 to JWC
Environmental in the amount of$163,436.00 for the purchase of a Channel Grinder for
the Hamestring Sewer Lift Station, WSIP Subproject WL-6.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 11-08.
4. Rules of Order and Procedure: A resolution to amend the Rules of Order and
Procedure to clarify the final denial of ordinances or resolutions that have been tabled
indefinitely.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 12-08.
B. Unfinished Business:
1. Hiring Freeze: Hiring Freeze Appeals: A resolution to approve the hiring of three
firefighters and one police officer.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 13-08.
2. R-PZD 07-2763 (Skate Place II): An ordinance establishing a Residential Planned
Zoning District titled R-PZD 07-2763, Skate Place IJ, located at 646 West Sycamore
Street; containing approximately 1.08 acres; amending the official zoning map of the City
of Fayetteville; and adopting the Associated Master Development Plan. This ordinance
was left on the Second Reading at the January 3, 2008 City Council meeting.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5102.
C. New Business:
1. 2007 Items Tabled Indefinitely — Final Actions: A resolution to deny several items
tabled indefinitely and reschedule for hearing three items that may need further City
Council action.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 14-08.
2. Martin Luther King Boulevard: A resolution to change the name of Sixth Street to
Martin Luther King Boulevard.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 15-08.
3. Amend Chapter 163 Home Occupations: An ordinance amending §163.09 Home
Occupations of the Unified Development Code to permit limited signage in RSF-4 Zones.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5103.
4. Amend Chapter 166 Development: An ordinance to amend §166.06 of the UDC to
allow consideration of property within the City's planning area to receive conditional
approval of a PZD.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5104.
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5. Habitat for Humanity Low Impact Development (LID) Demonstration Project: A
resolution to grant a variance from the parkland dedication requirement, in accordance
with §156.03 (B) of the Unified Development Code for the Habitat for Humanity Low
Impact Development (LID) Demonstration Project; and designating the three and one-
half acres adjacent to the project as a city park.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 16-08.
6. Amend Chapter 111 Alcoholic Beverages: An ordinance to amend §111.30 Retail of
Chapter 111 Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of Fayetteville.
PASSED AND SHALL BE RECORDED AS ORDINANCE NO. 5105.
Announcements:
1. City Council Tour: None
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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State of the City 2008
January 15, 2008
I bring to you tonight the State of the City 2008 address. But I want to discuss with the Council
and the public more than just the work that has been accomplished for 2007. After an
abbreviated recounting of the some of the work that has been done, and is being done, I want to
talk about some issues we are facing that must become a point of focus for ourselves and the
community for 2008 and beyond.
Our infrastructure work continues at a very healthy pace. Our largest project, by far, will be
complete this year. After a rough start, the Wastewater System Improvement Project has been
sailing smoothly thanks to the dedicated staff and excellent contractors we have in place. We will
be opening valves at the new west side facility in less than five months. Since bringing the
project in-house, we have worked very hard to keep the public informed on all aspects of the
project, from the pace and quality of the project, to the outstanding success of the wetland
mitigation area.
Our road bond issue is the next biggest project on our agenda.
This program is moving along and will be a huge improvement to our city's transportation
system. This series of road projects will add capacity and convenience for automotive travel for
many years to come. While we must still deal with the reality of the increased cost estimates
from the Highway Department for certain projects, just as we had to deal with the same
increased costs of the wastewater system, we are doing all we can to move forward to complete
these important road projects.
We opened a new fire station on Highway 265 and we are completing the next one on land
purchased at the Tyson Mexican original location. After decades of not expanding our fire
service, we have dramatically improved our position to respond to emergencies to save lives and
protect property.
With the building of the new Courts building, the police will be able to expand into the room the
court now occupies. This will provide a little more space for the police to operate until a new
police building can be built. This will reduce, for the time being, the need to use hallways as a
place to interview crime victims, store files, or change clothes.
After our reorganization in 2002, productivity improved just as we knew it would, thanks to the
new management and team of the transportation department. Street paving increased 60% while
our sidewalk production grew from under 3000 linear feet per year to over 17,000 feet per year.
We are building sidewalks almost 6 times faster than we were before the reorganization.
Our multi-use trails program continues to gather support in the community. While our trails bond
issue passed with more than 60% of the vote, more and more people are seeing the benefits of
the program. This year we will see the completion of Scull Creek Trail, the main artery of the
system. When we open that alternative transportation lane, more of our citizens will really begin
to understand what a well-planned trails system will do for our city.
In 2007, we added a new position to our organization. We created the first public Sustainability
Coordinator position in the State and it seems to have become the hiring heard 'round the world.
Cities across America are following suit after asking how we did it and how it is working.
Through John Coleman's leadership in this position and the collaborative efforts of all city
employees, the City has created various programs that have saved taxpayers about $200,000 and
reduced our carbon output in a similar fashion. And when it comes to efficiency in government, I
am very pleased to report that our contract with Van Scoyoc is paying off well. Under that
contract, we have spent a total of$318,078. Our return has been $16,312,500 -- a $51 return for
every dollar spent. Other Arkansas cities are beginning to follow our lead.
These are just a few of the many examples I could point out that show how well our organization
is working. There are always people who feel that governments are inherently bloated and
inefficient bureaucracies which should be completely dismantled, except, of course for the part
that provides all the services. But our citizen survey consistently shows that a solid majority of
Fayetteville residents, 60%, understand that this is a well-run, efficient, and responsive
organization.
When we look back on the progress we made in 2007 and the quality of life we have been able to
build over the last several years, you can see why the citizens continue to give this government
high marks. However, there are a handful of critical issues that we need to focus on in 2008 if we
plan to maintain our quality of life and maintain the level of service we provide our citizens. One
is the local economy. For the first time ever, our sales tax collections took a dive for the whole
year. This was expected as the Rogers/Bentonville area gained enough population and per capita
income to warrant its own shopping area. The need to address our financial situation and increase
our revenue to prepare for this day was discussed in every State of the City address since 2002.
In the early 1990's the City promised to give up our 3.8 mills of property tax if the voters
approved a millage increase for the schools. Since then we have relied on sales tax alone until a
modest 1 .3 mils was approved for city operations in 2006. Our almost total reliance on sales tax
for the last decade and a half worked fine until the inevitable happened and the shoppers from up
north ended their subsidy to Fayetteville.
Our municipal property tax rate remains, by far, the lowest in the region. While this is good news
on the surface, it has set the stage for serious problems. The budget that was approved for 2008 is
not sustainable unless we are willing to sacrifice the very things we love about our city.
I believe that most people now understand how tight our budgets have been in previous years. If
our income increases at 2%, only to be eaten alive by 2% inflation in our expenses, our problems
worsen. If we continue to avoid the issue of diversifying our revenue stream, we will create
enormous problems that will take a real shock to the system to resolve. I liken this to burning our
winter clothing to stay warm. It may feel good right now, but is it a good plan for tomorrow?
Another critical issue that we face in 2008 is the Walton Arts Center plans for expansion. As
most of you know they are casting about in an effort to find a home for a new 2500 seat hall. I
understand when we are asked to wait for the study to be finished to see what the results are, but
I do not like waiting. I am reminded of the saying, "all comes to those who wait, as long as they
work like hell while they wait." I don't think we can afford to be passive.
We have to be proactive and let them know exactly what we are willing to do to make sure that
new facility is built in Fayetteville. I have asked the University to join us in discussing the
situation. Our plan for the new parking decks, hotel, and retail all connected to the Arts Center
should help make the location for the new hall obvious. Improvements in way finding and
streetscaping should also help. The Walton Arts Center is an important feature of our economy, a
hallmark of this community, and we have to be aggressive in our efforts to keep it here.
We also have to be proactive in improving the way we handle the world of growth and
development. We have great fanfare for the public's participation when we ask them to help us
customize our future. When we ask our citizens to take part in an exercise to determine how our
city will look, they turn out in droves on their days off and pour their hearts into the work we
have asked them to do. When the process is complete the headlines read "Triumph of
Participation" and we all pat ourselves on the back for the project's success. Developers will
study the plan and, with the help of our nationally recognized planning staff, design a project that
fits perfectly within the planning criteria that the public has designed, the staff has supported,
and the Council has approved. The project goes through the Planning staff, Technical plat
review, Subdivision Committee and the Planning Commission. Then, in the final step, the project
comes before us.
This process, while time consuming and expensive, works reasonably well to this point. But
then, once it gets to us, all bets are off. If a few individuals oppose any part of the project we will
thwart the will of all the citizens who designed the plan, all the creative massaging of the
Planning and Engineering staff, the citizen's subcommittees, and the Planning Commission. In
being hyper responsive to the individual, we completely discount the majority.
The ripple effects are serious. The developer, who is risking millions of private dollars in the
project, just had his costs go up, making the price of everything in the project increase. That is
bad for the consumer. The chances for financial success of the project are diminished. This is bad
for the city and the developer, and it erodes the confidence of our city staff. It teaches the
developer to avoid anything that is creative or innovative. It shows the developer how much
easier, cheaper, and faster it would be just to do the same old sprawl-inducing, cookie-cutter,
unimaginative development the public says, the staff says, and the Plan says we do not want.
Don't get me wrong. I am not saying that we should just rubber stamp everything that comes in
the door. But if we could approve the creative, innovative, new-urban design that fits our plan as
quickly and easily as we approve the bad developments, it would be a vast improvement for the
future of our city - and our reputation.
The last seven years has seen Fayetteville become less controversial, a place where long overdue
work gets done and progressive ideas take root. Our citizens love it here. When people think of
Fayetteville, Arkansas, they think of quality of life. Clearly the number one issue concerning our
residents is traffic congestion. This has long been the case. Our traffic infrastructure lagged
behind our growth for decades. But we have been in catch-up mode for a while now. With the
road bond issue, newly-acquired federal earmarks, more thoughtful urban design, and alternative
transportation opportunities, we will continue to make improvement for years to come. But here's
the rub. While it will take years to complete the work we have on the boards, more people will
likely move here, and they will bring their cars. This problem is a staple of any growing
community. From my perspective, to have traffic congestion as a top concern is good news,
indeed.
When I consider the top concerns of many other communities, crushing poverty, high murder
and violent crime rates, systemic corruption, failing schools, crumbling infrastructure, dangerous
pollution, absence of opportunity to name just a few, I thank God traffic congestion is our
biggest immediate problem.
But here is a friendly reminder for everyone who is concerned about too much growth and too
much traffic. Almost 60 million Americans live in coastal areas threatened by rising tides and
stronger storms caused by climate change. Many will be forced to move. A lot of them will move
here. And it's already happening. Many Katrina evacuees have relocated here permanently.
Floridians are moving here because of skyrocketing insurance rates due to storms. If only one
tenth of one percent of the threatened coastal dwellers move to Fayetteville, our population will
double. Add to this scenario those who would move here to escape the fires out west due to
unprecedented drought. Or even Texans (sound the alarms) who will move here so they could
actually breathe during the summer. So if we do not address a larger issue, one day soon we may
look back fondly at today's traffic congestion.
There are many compelling reasons to reduce our impact on our environment. Some are social,
recognizing that those who are least able to cope, and who have not caused the problem, will
bear the biggest burden. Some spiritual, in that planet Earth is a creation of God that deserves our
attention and respect, or else. Some are National Security issues, but we can't talk about that.
Some concern enlightened self interest, considering the hassle of finding another planet, in a
good neighborhood, onto which we could move.
But I want to discuss one aspect in particular that I find especially compelling for Fayetteville. In
the Presidential Climate Action Project's-State of the Union's Climate report, there are 6 points
that form the argument that the next President of the United States must confront the challenges
of climate change. Point number 5 is the one I want to focus on.
I quote:
"We must recognize not only the threat of climate change, but the enormous opportunities that
we can capture by addressing it. The urgent worldwide demand for clean energy technologies is
arguably the greatest entrepreneurial opportunity the United States has ever known. The
transformation to a clean economy will open paths of possibility to all income classes, including
those the old economy left behind. As the world's leading innovator, we can and should become
the world's leading supplier of the technologies and products that will help all people in all
nations -- including our own -- achieve dignity, financial security and a decent standard of living,
while dramatically reducing effects on climate."
As you well know, Fayetteville is being recognized as a national leader for cities our size in the
movement for a cleaner, more efficient, more sustainable communities. We are beginning to
attract the attention of companies wanting to seize the opportunities of the new economy and the
technological advances of the global sustainability movement. These businesses, from start-up
entrepreneurs to well-established companies are looking nation wide for places in which to
locate that have the right attributes.
Because of the recent national publicity for our perspective and our drive, they are seeing
Fayetteville as an unexpected possibility. And this national recognition is now generating
international interest from places such as France, Sweden, and now Japan. These green, clean-
tech businesses can help us strengthen our local economy and bring real diversity to our revenue
stream. We have four essential building blocks that dramatically increase Fayetteville's chances
for success. The weakening of any one of them diminishes our position.
The cornerstone is Fayetteville's proximity to Wal-Mart. The power of Wal-Mart and their
leadership in the private sector for sustainability is, in my opinion, the single greatest factor in
the changing mindset of business in the global environmental movement.
The second building block is being the home of the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas
Research and Technology Park. The Center for Applied Sustainability at the University and the
focus on clean technology at the Research Park provide the intellectual capital that is so
important to new businesses.
The third building block means increasing the momentum of Fayetteville's sustainability efforts.
While we lead the state in our actions, the low-hanging fruit is still plentiful. We must find ways
to encourage the private sector to incorporate more sustainable practices. Some good examples
are exempting buildings from impact fees if they achieve a LEED Certified "Silver" designation
or give cars that meet certain efficiency standards free parking. We must also find ways to help
our citizens of modest means to replace old, energy-hog appliances and fixtures with new, much
more efficient models.
This would help reduce the monthly bills of these families, and reduce the need to build
expensive, carbon-spewing power plants. If we bring our building codes up to today's standards
we will significantly reduce our energy consumption while saving consumers money on their
utility bills. An aggressive public education campaign is necessary if Fayetteville is going to see
significant cuts to our greenhouse gas emissions.
The fourth building block that completes the foundation is directly tied to public policy decisions
made by the elected officials of the City of Fayetteville. It is crucial that we develop the political
will to commit to long-term investments in quality of life amenities. Making Fayetteville an even
better place for her residents to enjoy a fulfilling, well-rounded life is vital if we are going to
compete with other cities that have focused on this for many years. Building roads, wastewater
systems, and water lines is very important, and with an investment of$250 million in hard
infrastructure, it is clear we are willing to make those investments. But while we continue this
important work, we have to recognize that there is more to a beautiful, livable city than just the
hard infrastructure of pipes, concrete, and asphalt.
When we win accolades from organizations and publications from around the country, what they
evaluate is our "soft" infrastructure. They see the University, our Square Gardens, our natural
surroundings, our creative class, the Farmer's Market, the Walton Arts Center, our landscaping,
our trails system, Dickson Street, our parks, our public safety, our economy, and our high quality
of life. In all the top rankings we have received I cannot think of a single mention of our paving
program, our street bond issue, or the wastewater system overhaul.
Thinking of these "soft" infrastructure quality of life requirements only as "wants" instead of
"needs" fails to understand what it is that makes Fayetteville such a great place to live. It also
fails to understand what is required of us if we are going to compete with the outside world. That
is precisely why Rogers is pulling together a $25 million bond issue to invest in their quality of
life infrastructure. They are dramatically increasing their funding in the very area we are
becoming reluctant to support.
While we are doing this work, we must advertise. We have to seek out opportunities to let the
outside world know of our local actions and positioning in this new, green marketplace. All the
recognition we have gotten for our sustainability efforts did not happen by accident. We must
seize every opportunity to let the outside world know that we are serious about being a leader in
this field.
There is no middle ground. Other cities are competing for this position with single-minded
determination with no holds barred. If we do not have the political will to do what it takes, if we
can only achieve half-measures, we should just give up right now and not waste our time
dreaming that we will be players in the coming technological revolution.
The first test of our political fortitude will be to see if we are willing to develop an economic
plan that balances our economic, social, and environmental needs as a community. This is the
most pressing issue we face in 2008. We have to start articulating our plan for the economic
future of this city and we have to start right now. I have approached the university to see if they
will partner with the City to develop a clear plan to accomplish our common goal of securing the
coming green collar, clean tech economy. This work would be tailored for Fayetteville and the
university, designed to accentuate our strengths and assets and shore up our weaknesses. If the
university says they will participate, I will bring to you the information you will need to approve
moving forward. If we pass that first test, the second test will be sticking to the plan - because
this is the only way to ensure a successful long-term future.
We have much to accomplish on this front and time is not on our side. It is crucial that the
Fayetteville City Council adopt a sense of urgency and adopt this issue as an extremely
important element of our city's policies and planning. This issue needs to develop a life of its
own that will last beyond those of us in office today. I will be leaving office in less than one year
and it will be tremendously discouraging if Fayetteville's successes and momentum in the
sustainability movement leave with me.
2008 will be a watershed year for Fayetteville. We need to diversify our revenue stream and
expand the tax base. We need to do whatever we can to ensure that Fayetteville is the site of the
new 2,500 seat Walton Arts Center theatre. And we need to immediately begin the dialogue
about how we build the sustainable economic future of this City. Our tight budget will make it
tempting for us to pull back on investing in our future. Coasting downhill is always easier than
striving for new heights. But that is not what we were elected to do. This year is our test.
All of us ran for election to do what we think is right for our city. The decisions we make this
year will set the course for our future. We can focus only on the minutia of governing a city and
spend our time debating the relatively unimportant. Or we can take a more elevated, long-term
view and work out policies that set our course to achieve the highest standards possible. We only
get one chance at this before our time is up. Let's make those who follow us proud to sit in those
chairs.
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Re: Replacement of Police Officer
Recommendation: City Council approves the hiring of one (1) additional police officer to
replace a recent resignation.
Background: On January 4, 2008, the Fayetteville City Council approved a hiring freeze for
replacement employees funded by General Fund. This hiring freeze allowed replacement of
these positions with Council approval. On Monday, January 14, 2008, Officer Larry Dearing
submitted his resignation to take a job with the Foley, Alabama Police department.
Discussion: The Fayetteville Police Department currently has 121 authorized slots. Two of
these slots remained unfilled due to structured budget reductions. There are eight officers with
military commitments. One officer is currently deployed, one has orders for deployment in
February, one is expecting orders any day, one will be deployed in July, two have heard of
possible deployment sometime in 2008 and two do not expect deployment in the near future.
Deployments typically last from 8-18 months. With the most recent resignation, current and
potential military deployments we may be down from 121 officers to 112 by the end of the year.
Budget Impact: The difference between the salary of the resigning officer and a newly hired
officer is $8,169.
FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
100-A WEST ROCK STREET (DELIVERIES) POLICE: 100-A WEST ROCK STREET 72701
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Re: Replacement of Police Officer
Recommendation: City Council approves the hiring of one (1) additional police officer to
replace a recent resignation.
Background: On January 4, 2008, the Fayetteville City Council approved a hiring freeze for
replacement employees funded by General Fund. This hiring freeze allowed replacement of
these positions with Council approval. On Monday, January 14, 2008, Officer Larry Dearing
submitted his resignation to take a job with the Foley, Alabama Police department.
Discussion: The Fayetteville Police Department currently has 121 authorized slots. Two of
these slots remained unfilled due to structured budget reductions. There are eight officers with
military commitments. One officer is currently deployed, one has orders for deployment in
February, one is expecting orders any day, one will be deployed in July, two have heard of
possible deployment sometime in 2008 and two do not expect deployment in the near future.
Deployments typically last from 8-18 months. With the most recent resignation, current and
potential military deployments we may be down from 121 officers to 112 by the end of the year.
Budget Impact: The difference between the salary of the resigning officer and a newly hired
officer is $8,169.
FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
100-A WEST ROCK STREET (DELIVERIES) POLICE: 100-A WEST ROCK STREET 72701
FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS 72701 PHONE: 479.587.3555 FAX: 479.587.3522
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Date: January 14, 2008
Re: Replacement of Police Officer
Recommendation: City Council approves the hiring of one (1) additional police officer to
replace a recent resignation.
Background: On January 4, 2008, the Fayetteville City Council approved a hiring freeze for
replacement employees funded by General Fund. This hiring freeze allowed replacement of
these positions with Council approval. On Monday, January 14, 2008, Officer Larry Dearing
submitted his resignation to take a job with the Foley, Alabama Police department.
Discussion: The Fayetteville Police Department currently has 121 authorized slots. Two of
these slots remained unfilled due to structured budget reductions. There are eight officers with
military commitments. One officer is currently deployed, one has orders for deployment in
February, one is expecting orders any day, one will be deployed in July, two have heard of
possible deployment sometime in 2008 and two do not expect deployment in the near future.
Deployments typically last from 8-18 months. With the most recent resignation, current and
potential military deployments we may be down from 121 officers to 112 by the end of the year.
Budget Impact: The difference between the salary of the resigning officer and a newly hired
officer is $8,169.
FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
100-A WEST ROCK STREET (DELIVERIES) POLICE: 100-A WEST ROCK STREET 72701
FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS 72701 PHONE: 479.587.3555 FAX: 479.587.3522
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BUSINESS OPPOSED TO RE-NAMING SIXTH STREET:
(This list contains affected businesses who have signed petitions)
1. Wal-Mart
2. Ye Olde King Pizza
3. Osburn Motor Co.
4. Halbert Vet. Supplies
5. Shelter Insurance
6. Block Buster
7. Big Reds
8. E-Z Mart
9. Charlies' Chicken
10. Ozark Mountain Air
11. Hardees
12. Waffle House
13. Locke Electric
14. Kentucky Fried Chicken
15. E-Z Mart (there are two)
16. AAF Car Lot
17. Sprint
18. Mattress King
19. Jim's Razorback Pizza
20. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
21. Fire House Subs
22. Dollar Tree
23. Auto Zone
24. Westside Liquor
25. Signature Nail
26. Craigs Hair Care
27. Subway
28. Tobacco Super Store
29. Daddy Dave's Liquor
30. Razor Sprit Zone
31. Cricket Phones
32. J. D. China
33. Farmers Coop.
34. Alston Saloon
35. College Shoe Repair
36. Pay Day Money Store
37. The Grease Pig Lub & Tune Store
38. Castle Rentals
39. Brenda's Drive In
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40. Little Mountain Bindery
41. J C's Small Engine
42. Fastenal
43. U.S.A. Pharmacy
44. Best Buy Here Pay Here
45. Triple A Self Storage
46. Rent Shop
47. Comet Cleaners
48. Advance Floor Company
49. TACO Place
50. Metro Collision
51 . Car Mart
52. Carlson Wagonlit Travel
53. Vaughn Battery
54. Kim's Tire and Auto
55. Mid South Security Systems
56. Skat Screen Printing
57. O'Reilly Auto
58. Hway 62 Auto Salvage and Sales
59. H & R. Tire and Auto
60. Walgreens
61. Flash Market
62. Calipso Properties
63. Triple J Logistics
64. J &J Leasing Inc. j
65. John Hancock Financial Network
66. Super Savers
67. Billards' Place
68. Electric Cowboy
.. 69. Jim Burnett Attorney
70. C.A.R.E. Chiropractic
71. Chick - Fil - A Store opened January 10, 2008.
Some of the problems associated with re-naming a street are:
1- Much work for the post office.
2-All 911 address will be changed.
3-GPS address will be incorrect for several years.
4-Ttruck delivery problems
5-Each business will spend not less than $1,000.00 in time and money. Some business will spend
a lot more.
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