Pea Ridge City Council Regular Meeting
Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the presentation of a Life Saving Award to Benjamin Millard. A Public Hearing was held regarding an appeal from Robert L. Mader Jr. concerning a Planning Commission denial for a property rezoning request (Parcel No. 13-00019-000 from Agriculture to Residential Estate). The Council adopted Ordinance Number 937 regarding this rezoning, and also adopted Ordinance Number 933 amending the Municipal Code Chapter 5.20, and Ordinance Number 934 amending Chapter 8.20 (Speed). Additionally, Ordinance Number 935, accepting the final plat of Lexington Subdivision Phase 1 and associated dedications, was adopted under an emergency clause. The Council approved advertising for bids for the Charles Street Extension Project, adopted Resolution Number 575 amending the 2025 Amended Budget, and passed resolutions appointing an Attorney (Resolution 578) and a City Prosecuting Attorney (Resolution 579). Furthermore, the Council approved a $1.25 per hour increase for all employees (2.8% COLA equivalent) and increased Mayor See's yearly income by $5,000 for cost of living.