“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 10-27-2025
Adobe PDF Pack 10-27-2025
Draft Minutes 10-13-2025
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Ryan Wilson, General Manager North Little Rock Electric Department memorandum re: Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) rate for November, 2025 ($0.0128/kWh [positive]).
PRESENTATIONS
None.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None.
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NUMBERED LEGISLATION 3 minutes
INCLUDES ALL PUBLIC COMMENT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
R-25-172 Mayor Hartwick
Appointing Stephen Bentley to the North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission
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R-25-173 Mayor Hartwick
Appointing Megan Willmes to the North Little Rock Historic District Commission
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R-25-174 Mayor Hartwick
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of North Little Rock and Mainstream Technologies, Inc. for sponsorship and naming rights of the North Little Rock Event Center Meeting Rooms ($100,000 over 5 years)
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R-25-175 Mayor Hartwick
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement to rehabilitate property located at 1420 Franklin Street (owner: NLR Properties LLC – $4,223.61)
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R-25-176 Mayor Hartwick
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement to rehabilitate property located at 1719 Hwy 161 (TCB Properties LLC – $9,664.52)
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R-25-177 Council Member Harris
Waiving bids and authorizing the City of North Little Rock to participate in a voluntary supplemental healthcare plan with Champion Health ($234 per month per employee)
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-25-178 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 813 North F Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: VJ3 Prime Luxe LLC)
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R-25-179 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 1704 North Beech Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Mt. Zion Baptist Church)
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R-25-180 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 411 (415) Spriggs Road to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Jerry Cox)
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R-25-181 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 806 East 14th Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Jimmy Reed)
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R-25-182 Mayor Hartwick
Certifying the amount of a Clean Up Lien to be filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector against property at 1307 Parker Street ($7,091.45)
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R-25-183 Mayor Hartwick
Certifying the amount of a Clean Up Lien to be filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector against property at 600 West 33rd Street ($7,291.45)
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R-25-184 Mayor Hartwick
Certifying the amount of a Clean Up Lien to be filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector against property at 607 West 21st Street ($10,800.13)
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R-25-185 Mayor Hartwick
Approving and certifying amounts of liens to be filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector against certain real properties as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
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ORDINANCES
O-25-86 Council Members Ross and Hamilton
Establishing an Entertainment District to be known as the Lake Hill Entertainment District
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O-25-87 Council Member Robinson
Granting a Conditional Use to allow an Accessary Dwelling Unit in an R2 zone for property located at 406 West 5th Street (applicant: Woodgate Properties LLC)
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O-25-88 Council Member Harris
Rezoning property located at 7785 Northshore Drive in the City of North Little Rock, from I2 to C3 zoning classification, by amending Ordinance No. 9263, to allow a Medical Clinic (applicant: Brain Dale – Joe White & Associates)
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O-25-89 Council Member Robinson
Granting a Conditional Use to allow Outdoor Storage in an I2 zone for property located at 4545 West Bethany Street (applicant: Brian Dale – Joe White & Associates)
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O-25-90 Council Member Fowler
Granting a Special Use to allow an Event Center in an I1 zone for property located at 5313 McClanahan Drive, Suite G-1 and G-2 (applicant: Whitney Dobbins)
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O-25-91 Council Member Robinson
Amending Ordinance No. 9752, which granted a Special Use for an Event Center in a C6 zone for located 112 Smarthouse Way (applicant: Thomas Pownall – Thomas Engineering)
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O-25-92 Mayor Hartwick (for consideration only)
Granting a Conditional Use to allow a Tire Store in a C4 zone property located at 1601 East Broadway Street (applicant: Norman Clifton – Clifton Family LLLP – application letter “Exhibit A Leonardo Flores”)
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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
Words to Live by:
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. Andy Warhol
Friday, October 31, 2025 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – join the North Little Rock City Clerk / Treasurers team at North Little Rock City Hall as we partner with our friends at Laman Library Argenta Branch for Haunted Argenta Trick-or-Treat!
The following Argenta businesses are participating (per Kevin Miller):
Caverns & Forests, Oakcrest Wealth Management, Argenta Consulting, Clements & Associates, The Baker House, Ristorante Capeo, PHD Salon, ACANSA, Blackberry Market, North Little Rock City Hall, Skinny J’s, Crush Wine Bar, Chop Shop, Argenta Drug, The Innovation Hub and last but not least, the Argenta Branch Library for extended fun and games!