On the agenda: Pea Ridge Pea Ridge City Council Meeting – Minutes – July 21, 2026 — Flock Camera (Jul 21)

Pea Ridge City Council
Regular Meeting
July 21, 2026

The Pea Ridge City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in
the Council Room at the City Hall Administration Building.
Those present were: Mayor Nathan See, City Clerk Sandy Button, Council Members Ginger
Larsen, Nadine Telgemeier, Bob Morrison, Steve Guthrie, Cody Keene and Michael Alldredge.
Also present was City Attorney Shane Perry.
Others present were: Jake Wagner, Lynn Hahn, Annette Beard, Mike Nida, Brett Jones, Keegan
Stanton, Jason Dunn, Melissa Salinas, Josh Johnson, and others as listed on attached sheet.
Mayor See called the meeting to order.
Alderman Keene opened the meeting in prayer which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments:
Donivan Tarpley, Graham Lane, Flock Cameras
Stephanie Kotouc, Todd Circle, Cameras and Audio in Council Room
Chip Hernandez, E. Pickens, City Civil Engineer
Alderwoman Larsen moved, seconded by Alderman Guthrie to approve the minutes of the June
16, 2026 Regular Meeting. The roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye; Nadine Telgemeier voted abstained; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody
Keene voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Alderman Alldredge moved, seconded by Alderman Morrison to approve to transfer from the
Street Department to the Parks and Rec. Department the 2023 New Holland Tractor Loader, Asset
Number 252. The roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye; Nadine
Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye;
and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.

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Mayor See read Resolution Number 595, which is entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. TASK ORDER
052641.023 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION (CE&I)
SERVICES RELATED TO THE GUTHRIE 1.0 MG ELEVATED STORAGE TANK
Alderman Keene moved, seconded by Alderman Morrison to approve Resolution Number 595 as
read. The roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye; Nadine Telgemeier
voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye; and Michael
Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Alderman Keene moved, seconded by Alderman Guthrie to introduce all Ordinances during this
meeting by title only. The roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye;
Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Mayor See read Ordinance Number 958 by title only, which is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SOLE-SOURCE ENGAGEMENT OF ABA
ETHOS, LLC, AND ITS AUTHORIZED DESIGN TEAM FOR A BMX TRACK,
ASSOCIATED FACILITIES, AND CITY TRAILS, INCLUDING A TRAIL
CONNECTING CITY PARK TO THE NEW BMX TRACK; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CERTAIN PROPRIETARY
COURSE DESIGN, DIRT-SHAPING, AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A STANDARD SHORT FORM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OWNER AND ARCHITECT WITH ABA ETHOS, LLC; AUTHORIZING
SEPARATE PROCUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
PROGRAMMING, EVENT ACTIVATION, SANCTIONING, AND LICENSING
AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF A
STATE OF ARKANSAS GRANT; AMENDING THE FY 2026 BUDGET AND
CONDITIONING CERTAIN AUTHORIZATIONS UPON AVAILABILITY OF
PROJECT FUNDING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Guthrie, moved that the rule requiring the reading of an
ordinance by title only on three different days be suspended. Mayor See put the question on the
adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Thereupon Mayor See declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the council have voted
in favor of the motion to suspend the rule. The motion carried, and the rule suspended. Mayor
See then read the Ordinance by title only.
Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Guthrie, moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The
question was put by Mayor See on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote
was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted nay; Bob Morrison voted aye;
Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted nay. Motion
passed.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance adopted and signed the Ordinance, which was
attested by the City Recorder and sealed with the Seal of the City.

Mayor See read Ordinance Number 965 by title only, which is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PEA RIDGE MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 11.04.06;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Alldredge, moved that the rule requiring the reading of
an ordinance by title only on three different days be suspended. Mayor See put the question on
the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Thereupon Mayor See declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the council have voted
in favor of the motion to suspend the rule. The motion carried, and the rule suspended. Mayor
See then read the Ordinance by title only.

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Alderman Alldredge, seconded by Alderman Guthrie, moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The
question was put by Mayor See on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote
was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye;
Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion
passed.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance adopted and signed the Ordinance, which was
attested by the City Recorder and sealed with the Seal of the City.

Mayor See read Ordinance Number 961 by title only, which is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO
THE CITY OF PEA RIDGE, APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICES TO BE
EXTENDED TO SAID AREA; AND ASSIGNNING SUCH AREA TO A WARD
Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Morrison, moved that the rule requiring the reading of
an ordinance by title only on three different days be suspended. Mayor See put the question on
the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Thereupon Mayor See declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the council have voted
in favor of the motion to suspend the rule. The motion carried, and the rule suspended. Mayor
See then read the Ordinance by title only.
Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderwoman Larsen, moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The
question was put by Mayor See on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote
was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye;
Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion
passed.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance adopted and signed the Ordinance, which was
attested by the City Recorder and sealed with the Seal of the City.

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Mayor See read Ordinance Number 962 by title only, which is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO
THE CITY OF PEA RIDGE, APPROVING THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICES TO BE
EXTENDED TO SAID AREA; AND ASSIGNNING SUCH AREA TO A WARD
Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Alldredge, moved that the rule requiring the reading of
an ordinance by title only on three different days be suspended. Mayor See put the question on
the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Thereupon Mayor See declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the council have voted
in favor of the motion to suspend the rule. The motion carried, and the rule suspended. Mayor
See then read the Ordinance by title only.
Alderwoman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Morrison, moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The
question was put by Mayor See on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote
was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye;
Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion
passed.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance adopted and signed the Ordinance, which was
attested by the City Recorder and sealed with the Seal of the City.

Mayor See read Ordinance Number 963 by title only, which is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY WITH THE CURRENT
ADDRESS OF 1511 SLACK STREET, PEA RIDGE, AR 72751 (PARCEL NO. 13-00124005) AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN SECTION 1 FROM R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL.

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Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Morrison, moved that the rule requiring the reading of
an ordinance by title only on three different days be suspended. Mayor See put the question on
the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Thereupon Mayor See declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the council have voted
in favor of the motion to suspend the rule. The motion carried, and the rule suspended. Mayor
See then read the Ordinance by title only.
Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Alldredge, moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The
question was put by Mayor See on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote
was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye;
Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion
passed.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance adopted and signed the Ordinance, which was
attested by the City Recorder and sealed with the Seal of the City.

Mayor See read Ordinance Number 964 by title only, which is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE VACATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1308 BUNKER DRIVE (PARCEL NO. 13-03782-000), PEA
RIDGE, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderwoman Larsen, moved that the rule requiring the reading of
an ordinance by title only on three different days be suspended. Mayor See put the question on
the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Thereupon Mayor See declared that at least two-thirds of all members of the council have voted
in favor of the motion to suspend the rule. The motion carried, and the rule suspended. Mayor
See then read the Ordinance by title only.

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Alderman Keene, seconded by Alderman Morrison, moved that the Ordinance be adopted. The
question was put by Mayor See on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the vote
was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted aye, Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye;
Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion
passed.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance adopted and signed the Ordinance, which was
attested by the City Recorder and sealed with the Seal of the City.

Alderman Keene moved, seconded by Alderwoman Larsen to accept the asset dedication in the
amount of $148,593.00 for Water and Sewer and $20,343.50 for Streets and Storm Sewer for
Patton Place Townhomes. The roll being called, the vote was as follows: Ginger Larsen voted
aye; Nadine Telgemeier voted aye; Bob Morrison voted aye; Steve Guthrie voted aye; Cody Keene
voted aye; and Michael Alldredge voted aye. Motion passed.
Announcements:
Mayor See thanked Water Supt, Jake Wagner and his staff for their quick reaction and response to
help Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority with a major water leak this past
weekend. Mayor See also thanked all department heads and employees for the great job they are
doing and looking forward to a great future for our City.
Upcoming Events:

Alderman Keene moved, seconded by Alderman Guthrie to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed
unanimously.

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Nathan See, Mayor

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Sandy Button, City Clerk
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