North Little Rock City Council Meeting 9-14-26

The North Little Rock City Council held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where several procurement and policy matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a resolution waiving formal bidding requirements to authorize payment to Red River Ford for the purchase of four patrol units for the North Little Rock Police Department. The council also certified cleanup liens against various properties for tax collection purposes. Additionally, the council considered zoning ordinances and amendments related to digital asset mining and data center campuses, including a motion to expand restrictions on their locations to protect residential areas, schools, parks, and other sensitive facilities. The council adopted amendments to the entertainment district boundaries and discussed the implications of these changes. Public comments highlighted concerns about the environmental and infrastructural impacts of data centers, with suggestions to include hospitals in protective zoning language. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement approvals for police vehicles, property lien certifications, and proactive zoning regulations to manage emerging technology infrastructure within the city.