Hot Springs meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Planning Commission re-approves 106-lot Callie Ridge subdivision

The Hot Springs Planning Commission re-approved the preliminary plat for the 106-lot Callie Ridge subdivision, adding a condition that prohibits left turns at the northernmost drive. The commission also denied a zoning change request and recommended approval of a zoning map correction. The decisions came at the Aug. 13 meeting.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda 7-0, which included a bond extension for Cottages at Bayshore Cove, a site plan for a Pizza Inn restaurant, and a food truck park addition.

A request to rezone 2748 Malvern Ave. from RN-1 to C-N was denied 0-7. The commission re-approved the Callie Ridge preliminary plat 7-0, adding the no-left-turn condition at the northernmost drive. It also recommended approval 7-0 of a zoning map correction for Sour Rock Springs Subdivision to C-R, correcting a 2002 mapping error.

The preliminary plat for Vivian Ridge Estates was deferred to September 10, 2026.

Arts Advisory Committee

The Arts Advisory Committee approved a motion to repair, resurface, scan, and eventually bronze the Mother Nature sculpture. It also approved creating murals on Adair Park walls using committee funds. Both motions were made by Amanda and seconded by Liz and Annie, respectively.

Two items were tabled due to absent members: the Hot Springs School District Art Project and the 150th Anniversary storytelling.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved two certificates of appropriateness for new business identification signs at 119 and 121 Central Avenue, both 7-0. It also approved the May 21, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda, each 7-0.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee held a routine meeting on August 18. The agenda consisted of procedural items, including approval of minutes, the Airport Director's Report, and old and new business discussions. No specific projects or policy decisions were listed.

Board of Directors (Agenda Only)

The Board of Directors met on August 18 with an agenda that included a zoning change for Sour Rock Springs Subdivision, an ordinance to put Sunday off-premise alcohol sales on the November 3, 2026 ballot, and a lease for office space at the Hot Springs Memorial Airport terminal. Also on the agenda were a janitorial services contract and a resolution expressing willingness to use federal-aid funds for the Gulpha Creek Bridge replacement on Honeycutt Street. Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are available.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met on August 20 with an agenda that included a 2027 budget update, the Tikes, Trikes, & Trails event, sports recreation updates, and a vote on renaming Field 4. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. The Planning Commission is scheduled to take up the deferred Vivian Ridge Estates preliminary plat on September 10, 2026.

Arts panel approves sculpture repairs; Board to weigh Sunday alcohol sales

The Arts Advisory Committee approved repairs and bronzing for the Mother Nature sculpture and murals at Adair Park, while the Board of Directors is set to vote on Sunday alcohol sales and a zoning change at its Aug. 18 meeting. Recent Board and Animal Control meetings were agenda-only, with no decisions recorded.

Arts Advisory Committee (Aug. 12)

The committee approved two motions:

• Repair, resurfacing, scanning, and long-term bronzing of the Mother Nature sculpture (motion by Amanda, second by Liz)
• Creating murals on Adair Park walls using committee funds (motion by Amanda, second by Annie)

Two items were tabled due to absent members: the Hot Springs School District Art Project (Garrett absent) and the 150th Anniversary storytelling (Kat absent).

Board of Directors (Aug. 4) – agenda only

The Board discussed but did not vote on these items:

• Ordinance O-26-30: $100,000 emergency repair of a Broadway Street sinkhole by Proshot Concrete, Inc.
• Ordinance O-26-29: Establishing free parking on levels 3A and 3B of the Exchange Street Parking Plaza
• Resolution R-26-132: Application for $1,458,767.16 in SAFER grant funding for Fire Station #6 staffing
• Resolution R-26-135: $180,000 grant application for a backup generator at the Community Resource Center
• Resolution R-26-133: Term contract for HVAC service and maintenance awarded to Comfort Systems USA (Arkansas) Inc.

Animal Control Advisory Committee (Aug. 5) – agenda only

The committee reviewed a surgical suite update, the appointment of Corporal Cox as new supervisor, and an open kennel supervisor position. No decisions were recorded.

Coming up: Board of Directors (Aug. 18)

The Board will consider several items, including:

• Ordinance O-26-31: Rezone Lots 1, 2, and part of Lot 3 of Sour Rock Springs Subdivision from RN-2 to C-R, correcting a 2002 mapping error
• Ordinance O-26-32: Call for election on Nov. 3, 2026, to authorize Sunday off-premise alcohol sales
• Resolution R-26-138: Lease with Carco Carriage, LLC for office space at Hot Springs Memorial Airport terminal
• Resolution R-26-137: Term contract with Becdavis Inc. d/b/a Jan-Pro of Arkansas for janitorial services
• Resolution R-26-141: Express willingness to use federal-aid funds for Gulpha Creek Bridge replacement on Honeycutt Street

The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 18. Residents may attend in person or check the city's official agenda for details.

Planning Commission approves cottage court and Park Avenue lot split; Board to weigh condemnation, contracts next week

The Hot Springs Planning Commission approved a four-unit cottage court development and a lot split on Park Avenue at its July 9 meeting, the only local government body with published decisions this week. Other boards met or were scheduled to meet, but their minutes have not yet been released.

Planning Commission: cottage court, lot split approved

The Planning Commission took several votes on July 9, according to official minutes:

• **Lot split at 648 and 658 Park Ave** — approved 6-0.
• **Four-unit cottage court site plan at 122 Sanders St** — approved 6-0.
• **Zoning change from RN-1 to C-N at 2748 Malvern Ave** — deferred to August 13, 2026, on a 4-2 vote.
• **Annual officers elected** — Commissioner Wallace Stone as Chair and Commissioner Bill Lemond as Vice Chair, approved 6-0.
• **June 11, 2026 minutes** — approved 6-0.

The deferred Malvern Avenue zoning request will return to the commission in August.

Board of Directors: agenda items pending minutes

The Board of Directors met July 7, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed. The agenda included:

• **Ordinance O-26-28**: permit dwellings in certain commercial zone districts.
• **Resolution R-26-112**: non-binding letter of intent with the Garland County Library for a new main library at 100 Park Avenue.
• **Resolution R-26-117**: award bid for Taxiway E, H, & M rehabilitation at the airport — $619,378.50.
• **Resolution R-26-116**: lease agreement with VanHorn Aviation Maintenance for Hangar A-2 at the airport.
• **Resolution R-26-115**: local government endorsement of Windows USA for the Arkansas Tax Back program.

Because minutes are not available, it is not yet known which of these items passed, failed, or were amended.

Arts Advisory Committee: updates on school project, murals

The Arts Advisory Committee met July 8. Minutes have not been published. The agenda called for updates on the Hot Springs School District Art Project, Kimery Murals, the 150th anniversary storytelling project, installation ideas, and electric boxes. No decisions are confirmed.

Airport Advisory Committee: routine business

The Airport Advisory Committee met July 14 at Hot Springs Memorial Field. The agenda listed approval of June 16, 2026 minutes and a report from the Airport Director. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

Board of Directors — July 21, 2026. The Board will review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and consider several items, including:

• Condemnation of a structure at 108 Barrett Street.
• Term contract with Crawford Law Firm, P.A. for Attorney Ad Litem services.
• Term contracts with Univar Solutions USA Inc. for chemicals at water and wastewater plants.
• Bid award to Coakley Company, Inc. for 2026 stormwater drainage projects.
• Grant funding for water main, fire hydrant, manhole, and pipe repair projects.

Residents interested in property condemnation, utility contracts, or stormwater spending may want to attend.

Hot Springs Planning Commission approves Park Avenue lot split, Sanders Street cottage court

The Hot Springs Planning Commission approved a four-unit cottage court development at 122 Sanders St and a lot split at 648 and 658 Park Ave, both by 6-0 votes, at its July 9 meeting. The commission also deferred a zoning change request for Malvern Avenue to August 13.

Planning Commission: approvals and a deferral

The lot split at 648 and 658 Park Ave passed 6-0, as did the cottage court site plan at 122 Sanders St. A request to rezone 2748 Malvern Ave from RN-1 to C-N was deferred to August 13, 2026, on a 4-2 vote.

The commission elected its annual officers: Commissioner Wallace Stone as Chair and Commissioner Bill Lemond as Vice Chair, both approved 6-0. The commission also approved its June 11, 2026 minutes 6-0.

Board of Directors: commercial dwellings, library letter, airport projects

The Board of Directors met July 7, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed. The agenda listed several items:

• **Ordinance O-26-28** would permit dwellings in certain commercial zone districts.
• **Resolution R-26-112** is a non-binding letter of intent with the Garland County Library for a new main library at 100 Park Avenue.
• **Resolution R-26-117** would award a bid for Taxiway E, H, & M rehabilitation at the airport for $619,378.50.
• **Resolution R-26-116** is a lease agreement with VanHorn Aviation Maintenance for Hangar A-2 at the airport.
• **Resolution R-26-115** is a local government endorsement of Windows USA for the Arkansas Tax Back program.

Because only the agenda is available, it is not yet known which of these items were approved, amended, or tabled.

Arts Advisory Committee: updates on school project and murals

The Arts Advisory Committee met July 8, but minutes have not been published. The agenda called for reports on inventory, programming, and Art Moves, plus updates on old business items: the Hot Springs School District Art Project, Kimery Murals, the 150th anniversary storytelling project, installation ideas, and electric boxes. No decisions are confirmed.

Coming up

The Airport Advisory Committee meets July 14, 2026, at Hot Springs Memorial Field. The agenda includes approval of the June 16, 2026 minutes and a report from the Airport Director.