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Springdale City Council Meeting - June 12, 2026: Rezones, Waivers, and Resignation

City Council Meetings — Friday, June 12, 2026
BodySpringdale, Arkansas
SessionCity Council Meetings
DateFriday, June 12, 2026
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0:10

Just a couple of minutes away from calling the meeting to order.

0:13

Before we do, I would invite you to stand and join me in the pledge, and then Councilman Aaron Huntley will bring the invocation.

0:36

Father, we thank you for this day.

0:38

We thank you for this opportunity to serve you and to serve this community.

0:42

We'd ask you that you give us wisdom and give us strength and help us make good decisions in Jesus' name.

0:49

Amen.

0:52

Thank you, Aaron.

0:54

All right.

0:55

I will now call this regular meeting to Springdale City Council to order.

0:58

This is Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.

1:01

And to begin things off, uh I'll ask our city clerk Saber Jeffers to call the roll.

1:07

Mayor Sprouse?

1:08

Here.

1:08

Brian Powell?

1:09

Here.

1:09

Amelia Taldo.

1:10

Jeff Watson.

1:11

Mike Overton.

1:12

Here.

1:13

Mike Lawson.

1:14

Here.

1:14

Aaron Huntley.

1:15

Here.

1:16

Randall Herman.

1:17

Mark Boudrews.

1:18

Here.

1:19

Garrett Harlan.

1:20

Here.

1:22

All right.

1:23

Thank you.

1:24

We do have a quorum.

1:26

And we will move on now to item four, which is comments from our citizens.

1:30

Do we have anyone in the room that would like to address the council concerning an item that is not already on tonight's agenda?

1:36

Just state your name and address and please keep your comments to no more than three minutes.

1:41

By the way, kudos to IT.

1:44

We've got us a little three minute timer there.

1:46

So uh so I feel nervous being a good thing.

1:49

Can you see that from the podium, Alan?

1:50

Uh that's just I think we're okay with you probably.

1:53

Yeah, I'll have a lot of people.

1:54

We're not gonna talk that long are you three minutes is too long for me.

1:56

All right, go ahead.

1:57

Uh good evening, Mayor, Council members, and everyone in attendance.

2:00

My name is Alan Cottner, and I live at 1304 Rebecca Lane.

2:04

I recently announced my candidate for Springdale City Council, Ward 4, Seat 1.

2:09

For those who do not know me, I've lived in Northwest, lived and worked in Northwest Arkansas for over eight years, and I currently serve as a public relations director for McCarty Daniel Automotive here in Northwest Arkansas.

2:18

Through my work, I've had the opportunity to partner with schools, nonprofits, chamber of commerce, civic organizations, and community events throughout Springdale and across Northwest Arkansas.

2:28

Over the years, I've learned something that I believe is very important.

2:32

Great communities are built by people who show up, people who volunteer, people who listen, and people who are willing to involve, get involved and work together to solve problems.

2:42

That belief is what led me to run for city council.

2:44

This wasn't something I planned for years.

2:46

When I learned there would be an open seat, I saw the opportunity to continue to serve the community I care deeply about.

2:52

Springdale is experiencing tremendous growth and opportunity, and we're becoming one of the most important cities in the state of Arkansas, and the decisions we make today will help shape Northwest Arkansas, what Northwest Arkansas looks like for future generations.

3:17

Over the coming months, I look forward to listening to far more than I talk.

3:22

And I want to hear from residents, business owners, community leaders, and community leaders and families across Springdale about what matters most to them.

3:31

I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of this community.

3:33

I look forward to earning the trust and support of the voters of Springdale.

3:36

And I'd like to invite everybody to my campaign kickoff party tomorrow night at the Blind Bear at the rail rail side building on Emma.

3:43

Thank you for your time and thank you all for the service to the city.

3:50

Hey Alan.

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Summary of Proceedings

Springdale City Council Meeting - June 12, 2026

The Springdale City Council met on June 12, 2026 (note: the transcript indicates June 9, but the provided meeting date is June 12). The meeting included several rezoning requests, a conditional use permit, sidewalk waivers, financial approvals, and the resignation of Councilmember Aaron Huntley. All votes were conducted with a quorum of seven members present.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The council approved the previous meeting's minutes by voice vote without dissent.
  • Procedural Motions (Items 6A and 6B): Both procedural motions were approved by a roll call vote of 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Alan Cottner (1304 Rebecca Lane) announced his candidacy for Springdale City Council, Ward 4, Seat 1. He shared his background in public relations and community involvement, and invited attendees to his campaign kickoff. He did not address any specific agenda item.

Discussion Items

  • Rezone R26-24 (730 East Randall Wobby Lane) – Tyson Foods redeveloping former Cargill plant from I-1 to I-2. Planning Commission unanimously approved. Council approved the ordinance 7-0 and adopted the emergency clause 7-0.
  • Rezone R26-25 (603 North Monitor Road) – Request to rezone 4+ acres from I-1 to I-2. Planning Commission approved 6-3 with public comments on buffering. After discussion on the difference between I-1 and I-2, no motion was made; the item did not move forward and effectively failed.
  • Rezone R26-26 (2161 North Thompson Street) – Rezoning from C2 to C6 for auto sales. Ordinance passed 7-0, but the emergency clause failed 4-3 (mayor did not vote). The rezoning is effective without emergency.
  • Rezone R26-27 (Southeast corner of Moody Avenue and Lincoln Drive) – Rezoning to W1 warehouse district. Ordinance and emergency clause both passed 7-0.
  • Conditional Use for Zio Spence's Pizza (2403 South Thompson Street) – Food truck operation with conditions from Planning Commission (e.g., operating hours, parking, health certificate). Council approved the resolution (no recorded dissent).
  • Sidewalk Waiver for 4215 Robins Road – Full waiver (option one) granted by a 6-1 vote.
  • Sidewalk Waiver for Victory Lane Development – Full waiver (option one) for a warehouse/office project; passed 7-0.
  • Sidewalk Waiver for Gibbs Road (single-family home) – Full waiver (option one) passed 5-2.
  • Finance Committee Items:
    • Construction contract for Springdale Recreation Center renovations ($144,632) approved 7-0.
    • Budget amendment for insurance settlement funds for shade awnings approved 7-0.
    • Purchase of new shade awnings for Parks & Recreation approved 7-0.
  • Police & Fire Committee Item: Waiver of bidding for a Fire Department vehicle purchased locally; approved 7-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Resignation of Councilmember Aaron Huntley: Huntley announced his resignation effective immediately, citing a new job in central Arkansas. The council accepted his resignation and declared a vacancy (vote 6-0). City Attorney Garrett Harlan explained that at the next meeting (June 23), the council must either appoint a qualified elector or call a special election. Discussion favored a special election coinciding with the November general election to avoid extra cost. A resolution for both options will be prepared.
  • Monitor Road Rezone (R26-25) failed due to lack of motion.
  • Thompson Street Rezone (R26-26) passed without emergency clause, meaning it takes effect later.
  • All other agenda items were approved as described above.

Note on Date Discrepancy

  • The transcript of the meeting states the date as Tuesday, June 9, 2026, but the meeting is officially recorded as June 12, 2026 per the provided timestamp. This summary uses the provided date.

Meeting Transcript

Just a couple of minutes away from calling the meeting to order. Before we do, I would invite you to stand and join me in the pledge, and then Councilman Aaron Huntley will bring the invocation. Father, we thank you for this day. We thank you for this opportunity to serve you and to serve this community. We'd ask you that you give us wisdom and give us strength and help us make good decisions in Jesus' name. Amen. Thank you, Aaron. All right. I will now call this regular meeting to Springdale City Council to order. This is Tuesday, June 9th, 2026. And to begin things off, uh I'll ask our city clerk Saber Jeffers to call the roll. Mayor Sprouse? Here. Brian Powell? Here. Amelia Taldo. Jeff Watson. Mike Overton. Here. Mike Lawson. Here. Aaron Huntley. Here. Randall Herman. Mark Boudrews. Here. Garrett Harlan. Here. All right. Thank you. We do have a quorum. And we will move on now to item four, which is comments from our citizens. Do we have anyone in the room that would like to address the council concerning an item that is not already on tonight's agenda? Just state your name and address and please keep your comments to no more than three minutes. By the way, kudos to IT. We've got us a little three minute timer there. So uh so I feel nervous being a good thing. Can you see that from the podium, Alan? Uh that's just I think we're okay with you probably. Yeah, I'll have a lot of people. We're not gonna talk that long are you three minutes is too long for me. All right, go ahead. Uh good evening, Mayor, Council members, and everyone in attendance. My name is Alan Cottner, and I live at 1304 Rebecca Lane. I recently announced my candidate for Springdale City Council, Ward 4, Seat 1. For those who do not know me, I've lived in Northwest, lived and worked in Northwest Arkansas for over eight years, and I currently serve as a public relations director for McCarty Daniel Automotive here in Northwest Arkansas. Through my work, I've had the opportunity to partner with schools, nonprofits, chamber of commerce, civic organizations, and community events throughout Springdale and across Northwest Arkansas. Over the years, I've learned something that I believe is very important. Great communities are built by people who show up, people who volunteer, people who listen, and people who are willing to involve, get involved and work together to solve problems. That belief is what led me to run for city council.

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