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City Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Springdale Partners with ArDOT for Highway 71B Bypass Sidewalk Upgrades
The Springdale City Council passed a resolution expressing willingness to partner with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) for the Highway 71B Springdale bypass project, specifically job number 090621 [cite: 924-930]. The city agreed to a 50% cost share for upgrading sidewalks under the interchanges at Highway 71 and Highway 265 from the standard 5-foot width to 10-foot paths, as required by the city's master street plan [cite: 933-948]. The estimated cost for this upgrade is $600,000, which represents the city's half of the expense [cite: 949-955]. The city has already committed $200,000 in 2022 for earlier planning stages [cite: 982-985]. The resolution passed with a vote of 6-1 [cite: 1026].
Springdale Council Approves Funding for Sunset Avenue Railroad Crossing Improvements
The Springdale City Council authorized an agreement with BNSF Railroad for crossing gate and signal improvements at the Sunset Avenue Extension project, specifically at project number 23BS6 [cite: 1215-1223]. These improvements include necessary upgrades within the railroad right-of-way, such as crossing gates, lights, and preemption systems, to accompany the two roundabouts being installed on either side of the railroad as part of the Sunset Avenue project [cite: 1226-1235]. BNSF Railroad will contract these improvements with Riyotech, and the city will reimburse their actual costs for design and installation [cite: 1235-1240]. The estimated cost is $393,520, which will be funded from the 2023 street bond [cite: 1241-1243]. The resolution passed with a vote of 7-0 [cite: 1248].
Springdale Council Takes No Action on Ward 2 Vacancy Resolution
The Springdale City Council took no action on a resolution concerning the vacancy of Ward 2 Position 2 [cite: 1358-1360]. This item was previously addressed by passing a resolution to call a special election for this seat [cite: 1355-1356]. The council member stated that if no motion is made to pass the resolution, then no action is taken [cite: 1361-1363].
Springdale Commits Funds for Transit-Oriented Development Study Along Highway 71B
The Springdale City Council passed a resolution committing local matching funds and supporting the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission's application for federal transit-oriented development planning funds for the Highway 71B corridor [cite: 1118-1126]. This study is a secondary part of a larger project investigating bus rapid transit (BRT) or other transit alternatives along Highway 71B. The goal is to identify locations for high-density commercial and residential development around potential BRT stations to support transit usage [cite: 1130-1146]. The city's commitment is up to $50,000, which would be part of a total of $200,000 in local money needed to match $400,000 in federal funds for the study [cite: 1157-1159]. The exact amount the city contributes will depend on participation from other cities like Fayetteville and Lowell [cite: 1148-1156, 1188-1192]. The resolution passed with a vote of 6-1 [cite: 1198-1213].
Springdale Council Approves Architectural Services for Rabbitfoot Lodge Restoration
The Springdale City Council authorized the execution of an agreement with Clements and Associates Architecture Incorporated for professional architectural services related to the Rabbitfoot Lodge Phase Three restoration and rehabilitation project [cite: 1364-1372]. Gary Clement, who specializes in historic buildings, will design the interior improvements [cite: 1387-1394]. This project is moving forward due to a nonprofit organization's interest in Rabbitfoot Lodge and their willingness to fund half of the necessary improvements [cite: 1375-1386]. The estimated cost for the interior improvements is $664,850, with the nonprofit contributing up to half of this amount [cite: 1453-1459]. The city purchased the lodge, including 42 acres, for approximately $1.2 million, with a $500,000 private donation from the Hunt family [cite: 1417-1422]. The agreement with the nonprofit for a lease is under negotiation and will be presented to the council later [cite: 1437-1441]. The resolution passed with a vote of 6-1 [cite: 1536].
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