Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council
Regular MeetingFayetteville, AR · January 8, 2026
Agenda
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Agenda
Thursday, January 8, 2026
6:00 PM
City Hall
Meeting Room 101
Council Members
Members
Alyosha Wood
Aniruth Satish
Blythe Heimer
Elis Prassel
Ellyette Ceola
Jay Hong
Mia Alansari
Simra Rana
Mayor Molly Rawn
City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton
Deputy City Clerk Chanci Fondren
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Agenda January 8, 2026
Council Meeting
Meeting Information:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Proposed Agenda Additions
A. New Business
A.1. Approval of the December 4, 2025 and December 17, 2025 Fayetteville Youth
Advisory Council meeting minutes.
A.2. City Council Presentation
A.3. Meeting Frequency
A.4. Open Discussion
B. Unfinished Business
C. Announcements
D. Adjournment
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Agenda
Thursday, January 8, 2026
6:00 PM
City Hall
Meeting Room 101
Council Members
Members
Alyosha Wood
Aniruth Satish
Blythe Heimer
Elis Prassel
Ellyette Ceola
Jay Hong
Mia Alansari
Simra Rana
Mayor Molly Rawn
City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton
Deputy City Clerk Chanci Fondren
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Agenda January 8, 2026
Council Meeting
Meeting Information:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Proposed Agenda Additions
A. New Business
A.1. Approval of the December 4, 2025 and December 17, 2025 Fayetteville Youth
Advisory Council meeting minutes.
A.2. City Council Presentation
A.3. Meeting Frequency
A.4. Open Discussion
B. Unfinished Business
C. Announcements
D. Adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2026-12
MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2026
TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council
THROUGH:
FROM:
SUBJECT: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: FYAC December 4 2025, FYAC December 17 2025
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2025
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Alyosha Wood Ellyette Ceola
Aniruth Satish Jay Hong
Blythe Heimer Mia Alansari
Elis Prassel
Simra Rana
Council Member D'Andre Jones
City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton
Deputy City Clerk Courtney Spohn
City of Fayetteville Arkansas
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting
December 4, 2025
A meeting of the Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council was held on December 4,
2025, at 6:00 PM in Room 111 of the City Administration Building Located at 113
West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Alyosha Wood, Elis Prassel, Simra Rana, Ellyette Ceola, Blythe
Heimer, and Aniruth Satish. Mia Alansari was absent. Jay Hong arrived at
6:04 PM.
Proposed Agenda Additions: None
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Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2025
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New Business
A.1. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 30, 2025 FAYETTEVILLE YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Approval Of The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Of October 30,
2025. A Motion To Approve The Meeting Minutes Was Made By Council Member Blythe
Heimer And Seconded By Council Member Aniruth Satish. It Was Approved By A Vote Of
6-0.
A.2. ELLYETTE CEOLA’S PRESENTATION
Ellyette Ceola Gives The FYAC An Educational Presentation Regarding The Affordable
Care Act. The Presentation Highlighted How Many People In Arkansas The Act Pertained
To. She Also Explained How The Government Shutdown Affected The Act.
A.3. Open Discussion
During This Time, The Members Will Have An Opportunity To Discuss Any Issues Or
Ideas They Had During Or Before The Meeting. During This Meeting, The Members
Discussed Any Updates About The White Elephant 5K Event, Any Safe Storage Updates,
And The Approval Of A Community Art Wall.
Unfinished Business: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment: 6:17 PM
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Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
December 17, 2025
Page 1 of 2
Alyosha Wood Ellyette Ceola
Aniruth Satish Jay Hong
Blythe Heimer Mia Alansari
Elis Prassel
Simra Rana
Council Member D'Andre Jones
City Clerk Treasurer Kara Paxton
Deputy City Clerk Courtney Spohn
City of Fayetteville Arkansas
Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting
December 17, 2025
A meeting of the Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council was held on December 17,
2025, at 6:00 PM in Room 111 of the City Administration Building Located at 113
West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Alyosha Wood, Blythe Heimer, and Jay Hong. Everyone else was
absent.
Proposed Agenda Additions: None
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Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
December 17, 2025
Page 2 of 2
New Business
A.1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2025 FAYETTEVILLE YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Approval Of The Fayetteville Youth Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Of December 4,
2025. A Motion To Approve The Meeting Minutes Could Not Be Made Due To A Lack Of
Attendance.
A.2. BLYTHE HEIMER’S PRESENTATION
Blythe Postpones Her Presentation To The Next Meeting Due To A Lack Of Attendance.
A.3. MAYOR MOLLY RAWN’S BOND PRESENTATION
Mayor Molly Rawn Was Unable To Meet With The FYAC Tonight.
A.4. OPEN DISCUSSION
During This Time, The Members Will Have An Opportunity To Discuss Any Issues Or
Ideas They Had During Or Before The Meeting. During This Meeting, Updates On The
Use Of Social Media And Updates On The Safe Storage Resolution Was Discussed.
Unfinished Business: None
Announcements:
B.3. PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 20, 2026
Adjournment: 6:06 PM
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