Bentonville Combined Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of the Month

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas held a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on March 10, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on requests for proposals (RFPs) for the sale and redevelopment of several city-owned properties, notably the AT&T site and other parcels prioritized for retail or mixed-use development to generate sales tax revenue. The council debated the approach to pricing and marketing these properties, considering whether to set fixed prices or proceed with an RFP process to gauge market interest. Several contract awards and resolutions were approved, including agreements for robotic mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department ($49,361.56), a UV system installation at the Community Center pool ($43,526.28), a parking apron project at the municipal airport ($86,800), and various landscaping and maintenance contracts. The council also authorized contracts for water transmission main repair ($141,650) and equipment purchases through cooperative procurement. Additionally, the council addressed utility easement vacations, zoning adjustments, and adopted a Vision Zero policy targeting zero traffic deaths by 2040. A motion was passed to remove one landscaping contract from the consent agenda due to a conflict of interest. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital projects, property disposition strategies, and operational contracts to support city infrastructure and services.