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Staff reported annual hotel sales volume above $6,500,000, two properties changing hands in the past year, and an average building sale price of about $3,200,000. The city currently has 1,597 hotel rooms online; the 12-month average daily rate was reported at $95, up 3.1% from the prior year. Staff offered to share more detailed reports from market-data services on request.

Staff summarized recent and upcoming events: the Ugly Gnome mountain bike race drew more than 200 riders after moving to the Tech Park Loop; the Weekend of Champions, slated in May, will host state championship games for softball, baseball and boys and girls soccer on the UCA campus and typically drives strong attendance; and a slate of tournaments and expos (basketball, baseball, soccer, Saline County Kennel Club and Jurassic Quest) are scheduled at City facilities.

Board members and staff also confirmed that the new aquatic center is scheduled to open in summer 2025. Staff reported public interest in swim lessons and that many residents asked about an opening date at outreach events. The board credited multiple staff and partners, including Shield (staff/partner referenced in the discussion), for effort toward delivering these amenities and events.

Speakers noted the events drove measurable short-term boosts to downtown restaurants and hotels, including a reported group of 45 visitors from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who visited local restaurants as part of a recent visit.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 12 2025 - Advertising & Promotion Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City tourism and events staff recounted hotel-market growth and upcoming events — including a mountain bike race with more than 200 riders and Weekend of Champions tournaments — and confirmed the new aquatic center is slated to open in summer 2025.","taxTitle","Conway City, Faulkner County, Arkansas","taxId",3550,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6061295,"Conway City moves to cite two delinquent permit holders; court case dropped after payment",384,1164000,1548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3284728-2bdca6270158023cfcfe568a19805b67&start=1164&end=1548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3284728-2bdca6270158023cfcfe568a19805b67/thumbnail_1164000.jpg","/articles/6061295/Conway-City/Faulkner-County/Arkansas/Conway-City-moves-to-cite-two-delinquent-permit-holders-court-case-dropped-after-payment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061295-fe0de9144d9754e3c4ad7254292bfe34/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180489&Signature=QAEcwnZQ6bH7LT8cKjp2HR7z4HuiSt-aECJZtlou~2JiQ374a-U76Gi4slKyQA~Zx~0R287yPeNyLVnoHkQbWVWeonc~INebLDjDeLcRrg8aKUYrM~xbyIQPfOFvrUp2HZzDLXyauwu3LJ7O-pL6rHkl03y~ji4uLE5jLd2nTT3T3hpPlSyU6kDxCm~PH9QEyKQR4opHKRx0UDsgxC4oysdwK4klN~JerCmYe6By21hL7TTY3UYoOibfwUx8Fskgt5D~zK1tMCWAkC1ssACcPmkt8oPdslf0G5fUs~7kA-Lh76RZ5fHiT1aBz0JEmj37UgBneQobw4Bf4VZGD2AvZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Conway City staff reported two permit holders remain delinquent and authorized staff to pursue citation steps, including certified mail and in-person service where possible.

Staff identified the two accounts as associated with permit numbers 1164 and 1158 — listed as Dulceria Colbert and Taqueria La Guerra — and said Code Enforcement had contacted both businesses without movement; both accounts have now passed three months delinquent. Staff said one file lacked a reliable mailing address despite searching multiple addresses and that certified mail may be attempted next to effect service.

The board authorized staff to proceed with standard collection timelines (30, 60 and, where applicable, 90 days) for accounts on the delinquent list. A motion to apply the standard timelines passed by voice vote.

Separately, staff reported a recent trial involving Sarah Strickland, owner of Charcuterie Amore. According to the report, Strickland paid the outstanding amount cited before or at her plea date; the judge then found her not guilty on the cited charge. Scribe Kings (permit referenced elsewhere) remains the subject of a trial scheduled for May 28, according to staff.

Staff said some delinquent businesses have made multiple payments covering multiple months, which affects the calculation of proposed amounts owed. The board also discussed one establishment that had not been allowed to open a permit due to owed taxes. Staff agreed to try certified delivery for one account and in-person delivery for the other where feasible.","The city discussed delinquent food permits, authorized citation steps including certified mail or in-person service for two longstanding delinquents, approved standard 30/60/90-day collection timelines, and heard that a separate business resolved a citation by paying before trial.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6061300,"Conway City approves April financials and directs staff to seek higher CD rate",653,453000,1106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3284728-2bdca6270158023cfcfe568a19805b67&start=453&end=1106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3284728-2bdca6270158023cfcfe568a19805b67/thumbnail_453000.jpg","/articles/6061300/Conway-City/Faulkner-County/Arkansas/Conway-City-approves-April-financials-and-directs-staff-to-seek-higher-CD-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061300-7393bf62ef62d9d047e50c711262b550/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180489&Signature=lPi9giTY7g9sQm-r7xAgLgVc-dYz9x6RsxP35e6WbGUys~llflrhHgIon8LvqFemQPwW3YUbAVuPzX6oK-voathtgmwZFi5~3W8n8KXhOR9ulivE6K6snEYXUCK3o8G0CN8m2~yK-2kYy9Lq6-aIuzQdz-Xn7BfurlxyZdSMP9Im14OpDWvQuKBeJpLNlBYCgcGcGfwYUnS~zjl5E05zP6R9pw-gysMSod32xdetN2qbC-rhNMO9pkK~lWSbDK8lRDfLoH7HHcZ6txLdp07Fh4AZIdV08hTzQSdbvvBgfAH6gc3GSAIrXcrTUd6tnKNzKYjJWDhoUWEm0lYr~1u0pA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Conway City board voted to approve the city’s April financial statements and directed staff to investigate higher interest options for a certificate of deposit that is currently yielding 2%.

City staff reported account balances and month-to-date results during the meeting. Jill (staff member) reported the operating account balance at $2,331,587.52, the collections account at $1,341,804.94 and a CD balance of $511,934.18. For the month of April 2025, net income was reported at $115,801.86; year-to-date totals were near last year’s level at $267,116.37.

The CD’s 2% rate prompted discussion about shopping the renewal. One speaker noted checking market rates and seeing offers “3.9, 4.7,” and recommended looking for a higher-yield option. Board members instructed staff to identify the CD’s renewal date and, upon renewal, solicit bids or otherwise pursue a higher rate. Denise (staff member) was named as a contact to start those conversations.

A motion to approve the financials with the caveat that staff pursue higher CD rates upon renewal was made and seconded; the board voted to approve the motion. Melissa (board member) seconded the motion and the vote passed by voice.

Board members also reviewed collections and revenue performance reported elsewhere in the meeting, noting that revenues for the period were higher than the prior year but expenses were also higher year over year.

The board did not adopt a specific new investment; instead, it directed staff to return with options at or before the CD’s renewal so the board can consider where to move the funds.","The Conway City board approved April financial statements and asked staff to investigate higher interest options for a certificate of deposit, citing a current 2% yield versus market offers of about 3.9%–4.7%.","actionData","errors"]

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