“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.”
Council Agenda 6-8-26
Agenda Package 6-8-26
Draft Minutes 5-26-26
Note: The North Little Rock City Council has verbally agreed to the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to commence one (1) hour early, starting at 5:00 p.m.
All scheduled public hearing items will be called at or after 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
None at time of filing.
PRESENTATIONS
North Little Rock Police and Fire Annual Awards Video.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NUMBERED LEGISLATION 3 minutes
INCLUDES ALL PUBLIC COMMENT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
R-26-129 Mayor Hartwick
Waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing payment to Motorola Solutions for the purchase of new equipment, maintenance, and support for the Police Department radio system
Held__________________________________________________________________
R-26-143 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 825 East 13th Street, to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Annie Hale)
Public Hearing was held 5-26-26___________________________________________
O-26-36 Council Member Robinson
Granting a Special Use to allow Auto Sales in a C4 zoning district for property at 2001 East Broadway Street (applicant: Ms. Diamonds Thomas)
Readings suspended and held_____________________________________________
CONSENT ITEMS
R-26-150 Mayor Hartwick
Appointing Charles “Chuck” Hicks to the North Little Rock Civil Service Commission
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R-26-151 Mayor Hartwick
Repealing Resolution No. 8497 which condemned property at 208 North Clover Street (owner: Annette Eskew and Dana Frazier)
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R-26-152 Mayor Hartwick
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Real Estate Contract to sell property located on River Road to James Moses, III ($105,000.00)
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R-26-153 Mayor Hartwick
Waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing payment to Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles for the purchase of golf cars for the North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department ($57,000.00)
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R-26-154 Mayor Hartwick
Waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing payment to Red River Ford for the purchase of one (1) vehicle for the North Little Rock Police Department ($46,929.00)
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-26-155 Council Member Hamilton
Appropriating funds from the General Fund for a Actuarial Study of the Closed Local Police and Fire Pension and Relief Funds; amending the budget; directing the Mayor to request the study from the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System
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Call at 6:00 p.m.
R-26-156 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures at 1012 Graham Avenue to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Newcastle Properties LLC)
Convene at 6:00 p.m.______________________________Convene a Public Hearing
Call at 6:00 p.m.
R-26-157 Mayor Hartwick
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures at 1800 East 2nd Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures; providing a period of time for property owner to abate said nuisance (owner: Douglas George Callais)
Convene at 6:00 p.m.______________________________Convene a Public Hearing
Call at 6:00 p.m.
R-26-158 Mayor Hartwick
Certifying the amount of a Clean Up Lien to be filed with the Pulaski County Tax Collector against property located at 4921 Allen Street ($4,719.88)
Convene at 6:00 p.m.______________________________Convene a Public Hearing
Call at 6:00 p.m.
R-26-159 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
Convene at 6:00 p.m.______________________________Convene a Public Hearing
ORDINANCES
O-26-38 Mayor Hartwick
Amending the 2026 Quota Ordinance (Ordinance No. 9844) for the Planning Department (add 1 Chief Plumbing/Gas Inspector)
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Call after 6:00 p.m.
O-26-39 Council Member Baxter
Waiving certain sections of Article 14 of the Sign Ordinance (Ordinance No. 7697) to allow a freestanding electronic changeable copy sign at 8801 Maumelle Boulevard (applicant: YESCO – Salt Lake City, Utah)
Convene at 6:00 p.m.______________________________Convene a Public Hearing
Call after 6:00 p.m.
O-26-40 Council Member Ross
Rezoning property on Highway 161 from R2 to I1 zoning classification, by amending Ordinance No. 9263; amending the Land Use Plan for the subject property
Convene at 6:00 p.m.______________________________Convene a Public Hearing
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:
“June is the perfect time to shed old burdens, embrace warmer days, and focus on personal growth. Welcome this month of possibility by setting a positive intention and reflecting on the power of the present.
–Found at Shutterfly
Reminder – this meeting will convene at 5:00 p.m.
Any items with a scheduled public hearing will be called at or after 6:00 p.m.
Grand Opening of the Central Fire Station Tuesday, June 9th at 11:00 AM
North Little Rock City Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth Day.
Friday’s garbage and trash routes will run Saturday.
Message to our constituents…if you see something, say something… a pothole, street light out, trash on side of road, illegal dump site, reckless drivers, door to door solicitors, suspicious vehicles or persons in your neighborhood… these are just a few examples.
Our city employee team members are here to assist you.
If the issue is an emergency, please call 911.
For other issues, you can reach out to the Mayor’s Office at 501-975-8601 or the City Clerk’s at 501-975-8617. We are all happy to assist you in getting in touch with the appropriate city department.