The input session was just to gather feedback from the public so that staff could return to the City Council with a recommendation, says city staff.
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Prospect of requiring business permits spurs debate
The city is considering mandating permits for businesses in Fayetteville, and last night, a public input session prompted discussion, both for and against the idea.
City asserts control of sidewalks during Farmer’s Market
Issues cropped up last Saturday when volunteers walking shelter dogs for adoption were asked by Farmer’s Market management to leave the inner sidewalks of the Square.
City gleans paid parking feedback
City staff is still amenable to changes to the proposed entertainment district parking plan.
City’s Nominating Committee procedures get council attention
The City Council briefly discussed nominating committee procedures at Tuesday night’s agenda session.
In case you missed it: March 29 Town Hall Meeting
The impending paid parking program for the downtown area received the most attention at the town hall meeting Monday night.
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 & 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.