Bentonville Council Honors Local Contributors, Advances Utility and Zoning Updates
The Bentonville City Council met on October 28, approving several proclamations, grants, and development measures that continue to shape the city’s growth and community services.
Council members began the meeting by recognizing 102 NE “F” Street with the October Residential Landscape Award and issuing proclamations for National Community Planning Month, Code Compliance Month, and Friends of the Bentonville Library Week.
Library initiatives took center stage, with resolutions acknowledging more than $140,000 in donations and state aid for the Bentonville Public Library. The Council also extended an agreement with OZ Art, LLC to keep six temporary art pieces displayed at the library through early 2027.
Several operational agreements were approved, including one with Gallagher Benefit Services for employee benefit consulting and another with Milestone Construction to expand the city’s capacity for sidewalk and concrete projects. Council members also accepted a Walton Family Foundation grant that will fund a new grant writer position and fleet technology upgrades.
For recreation and events, the city authorized a $455,000 equipment purchase for the new Adult Recreation Center and awarded a contract for 2026 Run Bentonville medals.
The Utility Board portion of the meeting addressed infrastructure and storm recovery, approving additional funds for electric system oversight, extending contracts for water and sewer line repairs, and awarding a $140,000 FEMA-supported bid to repair storm damage at the city’s compost facility.
In planning matters, the Council approved multiple lot splits and property line adjustments in the Deming’s Addition and Curtis Heights areas, alongside three rezonings — including one on East Central Avenue for mixed-use development and another on SE F Street allowing higher-density residential use near downtown.
The meeting concluded with general announcements and public comment, underscoring Bentonville’s ongoing mix of infrastructure investment, cultural initiatives, and downtown redevelopment.
