“The City of North Little Rock welcomes people of diverse cultures and beliefs. Any religious viewpoint expressed during invocation, or at any other time during the meeting, reflects only the personal opinion of the speaker. It is not intended to proselytize, advance, or disparage any religious belief.”
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Council Agenda 10-13-2025
Adobe PDF Pack 10-13-2025
Draft Minutes 9-22-2025
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Council Member Nathan Hamilton memorandum to City Council Members re: Introduction of WCAG 2.1 for discussion (ADA compliance).
2. Council Member Nathan Hamilton email to Mayor, Colleagues, Counselor, and City Clerk/Treasurer re: September 22, 2025, North Little Rock City Council meeting discussion R-25-154 – 512 Main Street.
3. Anita Paul, Mayor’s Office memorandum re: New Large Attendance Facility Permit for North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, 120 Main Street by Derrell Hartwick.
SPECIAL CALL
O-25-85 Mayor Hartwick
Authorizing the issuance and sale of $10,000,000 principal amount of sewer revenue bonds, series 2025, by the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas for the purpose of construction of extensions, betterments and improvements to the sewer facilities of the city; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on the series 2025 bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement providing for the sale of the series 2025 bonds; authorizing and approving an official statement; authorizing and approving a continuing disclosure agreement; prescribing other matters relating thereto: and declaring an emergency.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation proclaiming National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Clara Taylor and Ludwik J. “Lud” Kozlowski, Jr. will be attending
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Public hearing re: O-25-77 – establishing the Indian Hills Lakefront Property Urban Service District No. 1 of North Little Rock, Arkansas
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NUMBERED LEGISLATION 3 minutes
INCLUDES ALL PUBLIC COMMENT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
R-25-162 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain city-owned items and other equipment as surplus; providing for auction thereof
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R-25-163 Mayor Hartwick
Authorizing the North Little Rock Police Department to donate shotguns to the Maumelle Police Department
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R-25-164 Mayor Hartwick
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Centennial Bank for sponsorship and naming rights of the North Little Rock Event Center Ballroom (120 Main)
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R-25-165 Mayor Hartwick
Repealing Resolution No. 10774, which condemned property at 1223 Division Street (also known as 1223 ½ Division Street)
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R-25-166 Mayor Hartwick
Waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing payment to Prepared Communications Services for the purchase of assistive technology subscriptions for North Little Rock Emergency Services ($120,460.00)
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R-25-167 Mayor Hartwick
Amending Resolution No. 11093, which waived formal bidding requirements and authorizing payment to UniFirst Corporation for the purchase of uniforms and related services for the North Little Rock Public Works Department; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a multi-year agreement for the subject services
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R-25-168 Mayor Hartwick
Waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Corpay, Inc. for the purchase of fuel for the City of North Little Rock
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-25-169 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 308 Crockett Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Arthur J. Broadway)
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R-25-170 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 4212 School Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Jody Ann September)
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R-25-171 Mayor Hartwick
Approving and certifying the amounts of liens to be filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector against certain real properties located within the City of North Little Rock, as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
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ORDINANCES
O-25-77 Council Members Insalaco, III and Fowler
Establishing the Indian Hills Lakefront Property Urban Service District No. 1 of North Little Rock
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O-25-78 Mayor Hartwick
Levying a tax on all real and personal property within the City of North Little Rock for the Police Pension and Relief Fund, the Fire Pension and Relief Fund, the Municipal Library Fund and the North Little Rock General Fund (total 10 mills)
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O-25-79 Mayor Hartwick
Evidencing the intent of the City of North Little Rock to elect its Council Members by Ward
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O-25-80 Council Member Hart
Rezoning property located at 5110 Lynch Drive from R3 to R4 zoning classification, by amending Ordinance No. 9263, to recognize two existing homes (applicants: Rhea Dayon Haynes and Amanika Duncan)
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O-25-81 Council Member Hart
Rezoning property located at 408 East 8th Street from R4 to C6 zoning classification, by amending Ordinance No. 9263, to allow the construction of a duplex (applicant: Chase Gray)
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O-25-82 Mayor Hartwick (for consideration only)
Amending a Conditional Use, which allowed a tire store in a C4 zone for property located at 1600 East Broadway (extending the hours of operation) (applicant: Norman Clifton – Clifton Family LLLP)
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O-25-83 Mayor Hartwick (for consideration only)
Waiving certain sections of Article 15 of the Subdivision Ordinance (Ordinance No. 7946) for property located at 1800 Van Pelt Street, to waive half street requirements (applicant: Travis Tolley – Crafton Tull and Associates)
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O-25-84 Mayor Hartwick (for consideration only)
Rezoning property located at West Bethany Street from CONS to I3 zoning classification, by amending Ordinance No. 9263, to expand an existing metal recycling operation (applicant: Travis Tolley – Crafton Tull and Associates)
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
All persons wishing to speak must have completed a public comment card and return it to the City Clerk before this meeting is convened; speakers have 3 minutes to address their topic
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Whitbey, CAMC / MMC
City Clerk and Treasurer
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