Maumelle meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Maumelle Civil Service Commission advances police Major position; council to weigh bike lane parking ban

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission took its most consequential action of the past two weeks on Aug. 10, voting to send a police department request to add a Major position to human resources for posting. The commission will vote on the position at its Sept. 14 meeting. The commission also approved its July 13 meeting minutes by a 4-1 vote and moved into executive session to formulate promotional oral interview questions, returning to regular session and adjourning, each by 4-1 votes.

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission approved the July 13, 2026, meeting minutes by a 4-1 vote. It discussed a new firefighter hire and a police department request to add a Major position. The Major position request was sent to HR for posting and will be voted on at the Sept. 14 meeting. The commission then moved into executive session to formulate promotional oral interview questions, returned to regular session, and adjourned, all by 4-1 votes.

Planning Commission subcommittee (Aug. 13)

The subcommittee met to discuss two items, but no action was taken. The first was a conceptual site plan for the mixed-use Carnahan Square development at 1605 Club Manor Drive (case CUSE-26-1), which was discussion only. The second was a request to increase Venue 10's occupancy limit from 400 to 685 persons at 99 Club Manor Drive (case CUSE-26-2). Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council (Aug. 17)

The council held first readings of two ordinances and considered several resolutions. The ordinances were: Ordinance 1180, prohibiting parking in designated bicycle lanes on Arnold Palmer Drive and Country Club Parkway, and Ordinance 1182, establishing Municipal Property Owners' Improvement District 2026-01 for the Maumelle Gateway Project. The council also voted on resolutions approving an economic development service contract with the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce (Resolution 2026-26), amending the 2026 General Fund budget to hire an additional Police Resource Officer (Resolution 2026-27), and amending the 2026 General Fund budget to replace two rooftop HVAC units at the Jess Odom Community Center (Resolution 2026-28). The agenda included a financial report review and approval of prior meeting minutes. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days. The next regular Civil Service Commission meeting is expected Sept. 14, where the police Major position will be voted on.

Maumelle boards take up restaurant, stormwater crew, police staffing; decisions pending

Maumelle's City Council, Civil Service Commission, and Planning Commission subcommittee met over the past two weeks to consider items ranging from a new restaurant to police staffing and a mixed-use development. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no official decisions are available. The City Council is scheduled to meet again tonight (Aug. 17) with several first readings and resolutions on its agenda.

City Council (Aug. 3)

The council's agenda included two resolutions and a department report. Resolution 2026-24 would approve a preliminary development plan for a Little Caesars restaurant at lot 700A in the Maumelle Gateway Addition. Resolution 2026-25 would amend the 2026 Street Fund budget to establish a dedicated stormwater and drainage crew, with a budget request of $56,160 for salary funding for one crew lead and two laborers. The agenda also included a department report from Brad Ashford, Director of Finance.

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission's agenda covered approval of the July 13, 2026 minutes, a Fire Department hiring for a vacant firefighter position, and a Police Department request to add a Major position to the commission's rules and regulations. The commission also entered executive session to formulate questions for Police Captain promotional testing.

Planning Commission Subcommittee (Aug. 13)

The subcommittee discussed a conceptual site plan for the mixed-use Carnahan Square development at 1605 Club Manor Drive (item CUSE-26-1). This item was listed as discussion only with no action expected. The subcommittee also considered a request to increase Venue 10's occupancy limit from 400 to 685 persons at 99 Club Manor Drive (item CUSE-26-2).

Coming up: City Council (Aug. 17)

The City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances. Ordinance 1180 would prohibit parking in designated bicycle lanes on Arnold Palmer Drive and Country Club Parkway. Ordinance 1182 would establish Municipal Property Owners' Improvement District 2026-01 for the Maumelle Gateway Project.

The council will also vote on three resolutions: Resolution 2026-26 approving an economic development service contract with the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce; Resolution 2026-27 amending the 2026 General Fund budget to hire an additional Police Resource Officer; and Resolution 2026-28 amending the 2026 General Fund budget to replace two rooftop HVAC units at the Jess Odom Community Center. The agenda includes a financial report review and approval of prior meeting minutes.

Residents interested in these items can attend tonight's meeting or review the agenda online. No votes have been recorded for the recent meetings because minutes are not yet available.

Maumelle Roundup: Coulson Point Annexation Votes Await Minutes; Budget Amendments and Little Caesars Plan Ahead

City Council — July 6

The Maumelle City Council was scheduled to hold third readings and votes on three ordinances finalizing the annexation of the Coulson Point Addition into Ward 4. The agenda listed Ordinance 1178 to accept the annexation, Ordinance 1180 to amend the master zoning map for Coulson Point, and Ordinance 1179 to amend the master land use plan for the area. A fire department report from Chief Buford was also on the agenda, along with FYI items on the Greenway Pedestrian Crossings 2027 STBG Award Letter and the White Oak Crossing Extension 2027 STBG Award.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of the votes is not confirmed in the record available.

Planning Commission Subcommittee — July 9

A Planning Commission Subcommittee was set to review a proposal for a Little Caesars restaurant at 12855 Maumelle Blvd (Lot 700A, CCA Phase 15) in the Maumelle Gateway PCD. The agenda included review of a preliminary development plan for the Gateway Plaza site, a proposed landscape plan, and a proposed commercial building design. A community meeting was scheduled from 4:00–5:00 PM before the subcommittee meeting to allow public discussion with the applicant.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Civil Service Commission — July 13

The Civil Service Commission was scheduled to process new hires for the Fire Department and Police Department and to review draft rule changes first presented at the June 8, 2026 meeting for a possible vote.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 20: The Council will consider Resolution 2026-22 to amend the 2026 General & Street Fund Budget and Resolution 2026-23 to amend the 2026 General Budget, both related to vehicle purchases and postage. The agenda also includes discussion of extending time to abate a nuisance at 113 Oak Ridge Cove, a presentation of the Comprehensive Financial Report by Becca Kiser, and an FYI item on a Central Arkansas Water Proclamation. A public comment period is scheduled.

Planning Commission — Thursday, July 23: The Planning Commission will review a proposal for a 1,762-square-foot Little Caesars restaurant at 102 Orleans Drive on a 1.016-acre site (Lot 700A). Items include the preliminary development plan, proposed landscape plan, and proposed commercial building design.

Maumelle Council Set to Vote on Coulson Point Annexation, Zoning

The Maumelle City Council will hold final votes Monday on a package of ordinances to annex the Coulson Point Addition, rezone the property, and update the city’s land use plan. The meeting marks the first major decision since the Planning Commission canceled its June session for lack of business.

Recent Meetings

Planning Commission

June’s Planning Commission meeting, scheduled for June 25, was canceled because there were no items to discuss. No minutes have been published.

Upcoming Meeting

City Council — July 6, 2026

Council members will conduct third readings and votes on three ordinances that together formalize the addition of Coulson Point to the city.

• **Ordinance 1178** — Accepting the annexation of Coulson Point Addition into Ward 4.
• **Ordinance 1180** — Amending the master zoning map for the annexed area.
• **Ordinance 1179** — Amending the master land use plan for Coulson Point.

All three ordinances are on third reading, meaning a vote will be taken. If approved, Coulson Point becomes part of Ward 4, and its zoning and land-use designations will be codified in city maps.

Also on the agenda: a report from Fire Chief Buford, a regular first-of-the-month update. Two items are listed for informational purposes only: a 2027 STBG (Surface Transportation Block Grant) award letter for Greenway Pedestrian Crossings and a 2027 STBG award for the White Oak Crossing Extension.

No other major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Why It Matters

The annexation of Coulson Point will expand Maumelle’s city limits and bring new territory into Ward 4. Residents and property owners in that area will be subject to city zoning regulations and land-use policies. The zoning map and land-use plan amendments establish the specific rules for future development on the annexed land. The final votes will determine whether the addition proceeds as proposed.

Coming Up

• **Maumelle City Council** — Monday, July 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda includes the Coulson Point annexation and zoning votes, plus a fire department report. The public is welcome to attend.

*Meeting summaries are based on official agendas and minutes provided by the city.*