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Name: Mary Robbins
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Bio: Though I'm not originally from this area, I declared Fayetteville as my hometown upon moving here for college. I graduated in 2008 with a degree in Journalism and Political Science from the UA, and I enjoy live music, the outdoors and attending city council meetings.
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City paves way for paid parking downtown
By July, the city plans to convert free downtown parking to paid lots, said Sharon Crosson, the city’s parking and telecommunications manager.
Council votes to require soil inspection, annex 99 acres
The Fayetteville City Council voted 5-2 to require soil inspection prior to developing land in the Hillside/Hilltop Overlay District.
City’s general fund down $700,000
The city’s general fund will close the books with a $700,000 deficit for the previous year, said Paul Becker, Fayetteville’s finance director, at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Special election set for May 18
A ballot measure to add park maintenance to the possible uses of the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant (HMR) tax will reach voters on May 18, the same day as the primary elections.
Crowd turns out for Bikes, Babes and Bling discussion
Public comment ran for about two and a half hours. The discussion was a non-action item, so Bikes, Babes and Bling will continue to move through the permitting process.
Best and worst of times, mayor says
For Mayor Lioneld Jordan’s state of the city address last night, he recalled Charles Dickens’ famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
Mayor breaks tie in favor of new parking rules, Oakbrooke approved
An ordinance was already on the books to limit four vehicles in the front yard area. The new rule sets the four-car limit to include the entire property.
In case you plan to miss it: 1/19/10 City Council meeting
Here are some highlights that may be in store if you do decide to march up to the city administration building next week.
HMR tax could fund park maintenance with voter approval
At Tuesday night’s council meeting, aldermen considered calling a special election to enable revenue from the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant (HMR) tax to be applied to park maintenance.
Oakbrooke rezoning tabled, recycling program adjusted
In the last meeting before the holidays, the Fayetteville City Council went through a sundry list of new business items.
In case you missed it: Dec. 14 Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Jordan held the final town hall meeting of the year in Ward One. City officials from several departments reviewed the news around the city.
Old Wire Road annexation approved
The city council decided to annex a portion of Old Wire Road in a 6-2 vote on Tuesday night.
Downtown parking resolutions gain council support
All three resolutions dealing with parking around Dickson Street passed overwhelmingly at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.
Downtown paid parking could mean parking deck
Three resolutions geared toward the entertainment district’s parking will be before the city council at next week’s meeting.
Dog daycare permit denied
A conditional-use permit for an animal boarding and training business was denied at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting in a 4-3 vote.
Annexation for portion of Old Wire Road on hold
Residents who live in the area spoke against extending the city to this property, citing concerns that annexation would lead to development.
Quarry ordinance passes council 6-2
Two ordinances that set regulations on quarry and mining operations passed the City Council in a vote 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Renewing mill ordinance left on second reading
As a matter of procedure, every year the Fayetteville City Council must approve an ordinance to renew the levy on property within the city.
In case you missed it: Sept. 28 Town Hall Meeting
The meeting was in a gymnasium in the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club and the Mayor and staff addressed a crowd of about 30 – 40 people.
Sale barn rezoning denied
In a vote 4-3, aldermen rejected the proposed rezoning for the sale barn property.
