Maumelle public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider Resolution 2025-46, which adopts the city’s operating budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget projects total revenues of $21,092,637 and total expenses of $21,218,462, resulting in a projected deficit of $125,825. The resolution also outlines authority for department heads to request fund transfers within subcategories, with inter‑department transfers requiring council approval.

• Resolution 2025-46 – adoption of the 2026 operating budget (revenues $21.09 M, expenses $21.22 M)
• Projected 2026 property tax revenue: $2,699,942
• Projected 2026 franchise fee revenue: $2,132,827
• Department heads may request intra‑department fund transfers; inter‑department transfers need council approval
• Agenda includes call to order, procedural motion, and adjournment

The council unanimously approved a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only. The 2026 City of Maumelle operating budget was approved with no objections. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Procedural motion to read ordinances/resolutions by title only passed unanimously
• Approved 2026 operating budget (no objections)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission has set its meeting schedule for 2026 and is scheduled to discuss code amendments, temporary use permits, and a rezoning request at its December 18th meeting.

• Code amendment to clarify vegetation requirements along Maumelle Boulevard
• Temporary use permits for model home sales offices at three locations
• Rezoning of 48 acres from R-1 to A-1 at Devoe Bend Lake Estates
• Board of Adjustment variance request for fence material at Devoe Bend Lake Estates
• Master Street Plan Amendment for the 12000 Block of Maumelle Blvd

City Council

The City Council will hold third readings for three Master Street Plan amendments and a land annexation correction. Additionally, the council will consider a preliminary development plan for a new subdivision.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1160 to amend Master Street Plan for Morgan/Maumelle
• Third reading of Ordinance 1161 to amend Master Street Plan for Industrial Park
• Third reading of Ordinance 1162 to correct legal descriptions for land annexation
• Resolution 2025-45 regarding a preliminary development plan for Windwood Heights Addition, Phase I
• Ordinance 1159 to amend Master Street Plan (CCA) referred back to Planning Commission

The Maumelle City Council approved the minutes from the Dec. 1 meeting and adopted three ordinances (1160, 1161, 1162) that amend the Master Street Plan. A procedural motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only was also approved. The council tabled Resolution 2025‑45 on a preliminary development plan for a later meeting and agreed to allocate $10,000 to the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Dec. 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1160 – Master Street Plan amendment for Morgan/Maumelle (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1161 – Master Street Plan amendment for Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1162 – corrected legal description for annexed lands (unanimous)
• Approved procedural motion to read ordinances/resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025‑45 (preliminary development plan) for January meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to allocate $10,000 to the Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Planning Commission Subcommittee will consider several code amendments, temporary use permits for model home sales offices, a rezoning of Devoe Bend Lakes Estates, a fence variance, and an amendment to the CCA Phase 15 Master Street Plan. Old business includes updates to Chapter 90 vegetation requirements and to Section 94-448 uses. New business includes temporary permits for three subdivisions, a discussion of preliminary plat language, and a resubmitted development plan for lot 700A.

• CAU-25-4: Amendment to Chapter 90 vegetation requirements along Maumelle Blvd (location: 550 Edgewood Dr).
• CAU-25-5: Amendment to Sec. 94-448 to allow C-2 uses as conditional institutional uses (location: 550 Edgewood Dr).
• TMP-25-1, TMP-25-2, TMP-25-3: Temporary use permits for model home sales offices at 303 Cain Trl, 110 Stone Canyon Dr, and 102 Jonathan Dr.
• RZE-25-5: Rezoning of Devoe Bend Lakes Estates from R-1 to A-1 for approximately 47 acres (location: 10955 Zajac Rd).
• MSP-25-1: Amendment to CCA Phase 15 Master Street Plan adding an entry point at Riverland Dr median cut on Maumelle Blvd and a proposed collector.

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will take third readings on ordinances creating an A-1 Agricultural Zoning District, an A-1 Land Use Category, and amending city property disposition. It will also hold first readings on a special election ordinance to issue bonds for capital improvements and on an ordinance to elect council members by wards. A resolution will amend the 2025 Grant Fund Budget to convert streetlights to LED, and a CALS Board appointment will be considered.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1154 to create an A-1 Agricultural Zoning District
• Third reading of Ordinance 1155 to create an A-1 Land Use Category
• Third reading of Ordinance 1156 concerning disposition of city property
• First reading of Ordinance 1158 calling for a special election to issue bonds for capital improvements
• Resolution 2025-44 amending the 2025 Grant Fund Budget to convert streetlights to LED

The Maumelle City Council adopted multiple ordinances, including creating an A‑1 agricultural zoning district, amending the master street plan, and calling a special election to issue bonds for capital improvements. A resolution was passed to use a $144,540 grant to replace streetlights with LED fixtures. The council also reappointed Alexis Sims to the Central Arkansas Library System board and referred a street‑plan amendment back to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance 1154 creating an A‑1 Agricultural Zoning District (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1155 creating an A‑1 Land Use Category (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1156 amending city code on city property disposition (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 1159 amendment to Master Street Plan back to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1158 calling for a special election to issue bonds for capital improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1163 establishing council elections by wards, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑44 to convert streetlights to LED using a $144,540 grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed Alexis Sims to the Central Arkansas Library System Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved code amendments to create an A-1 zoning district and an Agricultural land use category for large tracts of land. The body also rejected multiple variance requests and development plans for a project at 12850 Maumelle Blvd, though it approved the building design.

• Approved creation of A-1 Zoning District for pasture, farmland, or timberland (CAU-25-2)
• Approved creation of Agricultural (AGR) land use category (CAU-25-3)
• Denied variance for non-clearing buffer reduction from 50ft to 20-25ft at 12850 Maumelle Blvd
• Denied variance to reduce parking from 42 to 35 spaces at 12850 Maumelle Blvd
• Approved 12-month extension for Church of Maumelle Development Plan at 103 Audubon Dr

The commission deferred the CAU‑25‑4 Chapter 90 Article 3 amendment to the Dec 18 meeting (6‑1 vote). It approved the Haas Property Grading Plan and the Sonic variance, both contingent on further comments (6‑1 and 5‑2 votes). It issued a Do Pass recommendation for the Windwood Heights Phase 1 preliminary development plan and approved its preliminary plat (4‑3 and 5‑2 votes).

• Deferred CAU‑25‑4 Chapter 90 Article 3 amendment to Dec 18 (vote 6‑1, 1 absent)
• Approved GRD‑25‑4 Haas Property Grading Plan, contingent on further comments (vote 6‑1, 1 absent)
• Approved BOA‑25‑3 Sonic variance, contingent on further comments (vote 5‑2, 1 absent)
• Do Pass recommendation for Windwood Heights Phase 1 Preliminary Development Plan, contingent on comments and no grading until council approval (vote 4‑3, 1 absent)
• Approved Windwood Heights Phase 1 Preliminary Plat (vote 5‑2, 1 absent)
• Deferred CAU‑25‑5 Code Amendment to December (staff request, no motion)
• Placed CAU‑25‑7 discussion‑only item on Dec  agenda (no motion needed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will take third‑reading votes on several ordinances that would annex the Coulson Point Addition into Ward 4 and amend the city’s land‑use and zoning maps. Council members will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to submit an $850,000 offer to ARDOT for the 2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and an ordinance to call a special election on issuing bonds for capital improvements.

• Third Reading Ordinance 1148 – Accepting annexation of the Coulson Point Addition (Ward 4)
• Third Reading Ordinance 1149 – Amending the Master Land Use Plan for the Coulson Point Addition
• Third Reading Ordinance 1150 – Amending the Master Zoning Map for the Coulson Point Addition
• Resolution 2025‑43 – Authorizing the mayor to offer $850,000 to ARDOT for the 2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
• Ordinance 1158 – Calling a special election to let voters decide on issuing bonds for various capital improvements

The Maumelle City Council voted 7-1 against Ordinance 1152 amending recreational vehicle parking rules, with only Council Member Holt in favor. The council tabled three annexation ordinances (1148-1150) pending documentation, approved Ordinance 1153 on fixed assets, and passed resolutions amending the street fund budget and authorizing an $850,000 offer to ARDOT. Several other ordinances were introduced for future readings.

• Tabled Ordinances 1148-1150 (Coulson Point annexation) pending documentation (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 1153 amending fixed assets (all in favor)
• Failed Ordinance 1152 amending recreational vehicle parking (7-1, Holt only in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 amending 2025 Street Fund Budget for Club Manor engineering (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 authorizing $850,000 offer to ARDOT for I-40/Highway 365 interchange (all in favor)
• Approved October financials as presented (all in favor)
• Approved amended November 3rd minutes (all in favor)
• Adopted procedural motion to read ordinances/resolutions by title only (all in favor)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission Subcommittee will consider repealing Chapter 90 Article III setback and buffer provisions on Maumelle Boulevard. It will also move vegetation standards from Chapter 90 to Chapter 94 and review several development proposals, including a 55‑lot townhome subdivision, a grading permit, and a curb‑cut variance. Additionally, the commission will consider renewing a vote on variances and plans for Lot 700A at 102 Orleans Drive.

• CAU-25-4: Repeal of Chapter 90 Article III setback and buffer provisions on Maumelle Boulevard
• CAU-25-6: Relocate and update vegetation standards from Chapter 90 to Chapter 94
• PDP-25-1 & BOA-25-2: Renew vote on variances and plans for Lot 700A at 102 Orleans Drive
• GRD-25-4: Grading permit request for 6.8 acres at 100 Timberland Trail
• SUB-25-13: Proposed 55‑lot Windwood Heights Phase 1 townhome subdivision at 1100 block Millwood Circle

Public Facilities Board

The Maumelle Public Facilities Board will review financial reports, update document scanning procedures, and set dates for its 2026 regular meetings. The board will also discuss bank signatories and savings investments.

• Review Treasurer's financial report
• Update on scanning MPFB documents
• Set dates for 2026 regular meetings
• Discuss bank signatories
• Review savings investments

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider three ordinances for the Coulson Point Addition, including accepting the annexation and amending the land use and zoning maps. The council will also certify the 2025 tax rate and discuss bond projects.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1148: Accepting annexation of Coulson Point Addition
• Third reading of Ordinance 1150: Amending zoning map for Coulson Point Addition
• Resolution 2025-40: Certifying 2025 taxation rates
• First reading of Ordinance 1157: Petition to vacate public utility on Osage Terrace Phase 2B
• Summary of Select Bond Projects

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑40 to certify the 2025 tax rate. It also approved Ordinance 1157 to vacate public utility rights on two lots and passed the bond project ordinance. Several pending ordinances were tabled to the November 17 meeting and the amendments were split into three separate ordinances.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑40 certifying the 2025 tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1157 to vacate public utility on Lot 210 and Lot 151A (unanimous, all three readings)
• Approved bond project ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinances 1148, 1149, and 1150 to the Nov 17 meeting (unanimous)
• Separated ordinance amendments into three separate ordinances (unanimous)
• Motion to amend Ordinance 1152 to change a 48‑hour period to four 48‑hour periods failed for lack of a second
• Approved procedural motion to read ordinances by title only (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a code amendment creating an A-1 zoning district (5-2) and a separate amendment establishing an Agricultural land‑use category (5-2). It also approved a 12‑month extension for the Church of Maumelle development plan (5-2) and the commercial building design portion of the CCA Phase 15 project (4-3). Both variance requests for setback and parking were denied (3-4), and the preliminary development and landscape plans were also rejected (3-4).

• Variance A (setback reduction) denied (3-4)
• Variance B (parking reduction) denied (3-4)
• Commercial Building Design approved (4-3)
• A-1 zoning district code amendment approved (5-2)
• Agricultural land‑use category code amendment approved (5-2)
• 12‑month extension for Church of Maumelle approved (5-2)
• Preliminary Development Plan denied (3-4)
• Landscape Plan denied (3-4)

City Council

The City Council held the first reading of Ordinance 1151, which amends the Master Street Plan for the CCA 15 area and Maumelle Industrial Park. Residents voiced opposition to a proposed extension of Paul Eells Road near the Riverland neighborhood, presenting 200 signatures. The council also approved a resolution to dispose of a 2017 Ford SUV from the police department and reviewed survey results for upcoming bond projects.

• First reading of Ordinance 1151 amending the Master Street Plan (no action required).
• Public comment opposing the Paul Eells Road extension near Riverland, with 200 resident signatures.
• Resolution 2025-38 authorizing disposal of a 2017 Ford SUV from the Police Department.
• Summary of public meetings & survey showing support for Fire Station 3, Police & Fire Training Facility, and other bond projects.
• Unfinished business: third readings of Ordinances 1148‑1150 (annexation and land‑use amendments) remain tabled until Nov. 3.

The council unanimously approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously accepted the September financial report and adopted a procedural motion to have ordinances and resolutions read by title only. Ordinances 1148‑1150 for annexing land were tabled until the first council meeting in November. A public hearing on the utility easement (Resolution 2025‑39) was scheduled for the first November meeting, and the council adjourned.

• Approved Oct 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted September financials (unanimous)
• Adopted title‑only reading procedure for ordinances/resolutions (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinances 1148‑1150 annexation until November meeting
• Scheduled public hearing for Utility Easement (Resolution 2025‑39) in November
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission Sub‑Committee will review the proposed development plan for Lot 700A in CCA Phase 15, including preliminary building and landscape designs. It will also consider three code amendment proposals: creation of an A‑1 zoning district for large‑acreage parcels, creation of an Agricultural land‑use category, and a revision to road‑setback requirements. New business includes a 12‑month extension request for the Church of Maumelle project and a variance request for Lot 700A covering setback and parking standards. A townhome subdivision proposal for Windwood Heights Phase 1 will be discussed as well.

• CCA Phase 15 Lot 700A development plan (preliminary plan, landscape, commercial building design) – 12850 Maumelle Blvd
• Code amendment to create A‑1 zoning district for large‑acreage pasture, farmland, or timberland – 550 Edgewood Dr
• Code amendment to create Agricultural (AGR) land‑use category for large‑acreage properties – 550 Edgewood Dr
• Church of Maumelle 12‑month extension request for development plan – 12850 Maumelle Blvd
• Variance request for CCA Phase 15 Lot 700A: road setback reduction and parking standard adjustment – 12850 Maumelle Blvd

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will consider third‑reading votes on Ordinances 1148, 1149 and 1150, which would annex the Coulson Point Addition, amend the Master Land Use Plan, and amend the Master Zoning Map for that area. The Council will also take the first reading of Ordinance 1151 to amend the Master Street Plan for CCA 15, the Maumelle Industrial Park, and the Morgan/Maumelle area. A resolution will be read to approve the sale of a 2017 Ford SUV belonging to the Police Department. The meeting includes a summary of public input on bond projects and other routine reports.

• Third reading Ordinance 1148 – annexation of the Coulson Point Addition into Ward 4
• Third reading Ordinance 1149 – amendment of the City Master Land Use Plan for the Coulson Point Addition
• Third reading Ordinance 1150 – amendment of the City Master Zoning Map for the Coulson Point Addition
• First reading Ordinance 1151 – amendment of the Master Street Plan for CCA 15, Maumelle Industrial Park, and Morgan/Maumelle area
• Resolution 2025‑38 – approval of sale of a 2017 Ford SUV for the Police Department

The council unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. A procedural motion to have all ordinances and resolutions read by title only was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted procedural rule to read ordinances/resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It deferred the proposed restaurant development on Lot 700A to the October 23, 2025 meeting. It also passed DO PASS recommendations to the City Council for three Master Street Plan updates: the CCA Phase 15 road connection, the Industrial Park to Highway 365 collector, and the North Maumelle frontage road. All motions passed by a 5‑2 vote with two members absent.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5/2 vote)
• Deferred PDP-25-1 Lot 700A development plan items to Oct 23, 2025 (5/2 vote)
• Passed DO PASS recommendation for CCA Phase 15 road connection (5/2 vote)
• Passed DO PASS recommendation for Industrial Park to Highway 365 collector (5/2 vote)
• Passed DO PASS recommendation for North Maumelle frontage road (5/2 vote)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for a day‑care center at 102 Country Club Parkway. It will also consider a cash loan from the General Fund to the Sanitation Fund and a budget amendment to cover higher electricity costs at the Center on the Lake. Additional items include naming the Food Truck Park "Millwood Station" and tabling annexation‑related ordinances until the October meeting.

• Resolution 2025-36: Conditional use permit for a day‑care at 102 Country Club Parkway (currently zoned C‑3).
• Resolution 2025-37: Authorize a cash loan from the General Fund to the Sanitation Fund, with reimbursement once sanitation revenues increase.
• Resolution 2025-34: Amend the General Fund budget to appropriate extra funds for the Center on the Lake’s electricity costs.
• Gateway Park naming: Council selected "Millwood Station" as the official name for the Food Truck Park.
• Ordinances 1148‑1150 (annexation, land‑use plan, zoning map for Coulson Point Addition) tabled until October 6.

The council approved Resolution 2025-37, authorizing a cash loan from the General Fund to the Sanitation Fund. It also approved Resolution 2025-36, granting a conditional use permit for a daycare at 102 Country Club Parkway. Minutes, the financial report, and a procedural motion to read ordinances by title only were approved, and Ordinances 1148‑1150 were tabled for the October 6 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-37 authorizing cash loan to Sanitation Fund (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 granting conditional use permit for daycare at 102 Country Club Parkway (motion passed)
• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimously)
• Accepted financial report as presented (motion passed)
• Adopted procedural motion to read ordinances by title only (unanimously)
• Tabled Ordinances 1148‑1150 for discussion on October 6
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission Subcommittee will consider proposed updates to the master street plan for multiple areas, including north Maumelle, the industrial park corridor to Highway 365, and CCA Phase 15. It will also review two code amendments: one to create an A‑1 zoning district for large‑acreage pasture, farmland, or timberland, and another to add an Agricultural land‑use category for large‑acreage properties. Additionally, the commission will discuss the preliminary development plan, landscape plan, and commercial building design for Lot 700A in CCA Phase 15.

• Master Street Plan Updates – North Maumelle, industrial park to Highway 365, CCA Phase 15 (presented by Scott Grummer)
• Code amendment to create A‑1 zoning district for large‑acreage pasture, farmland, or timberland (presented by Jason Lyon)
• Code amendment to create Agricultural (AGR) land‑use category for large‑acreage properties (presented by Jason Lyon)
• CCA Phase 15 Lot 700A Development Plan – preliminary plan, landscape plan, commercial building design at 102 Orleans Dr (presented by Phillip Lewis)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, to decide on three ordinances related to the annexation of the Coulson Point Addition, including land-use plan and zoning map amendments. The council will also discuss amending the 2025 General Fund budget for electricity costs at the Center on the Lake and establish a procedure for public input on capital improvement projects.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1148 accepting annexation of Coulson Point Addition
• Third reading of Ordinance 1149 amending land-use plan for Coulson Point Addition
• Third reading of Ordinance 1150 amending zoning map for Coulson Point Addition
• Resolution 2025-34 amending 2025 General Fund budget for Center on the Lake electricity costs
• Resolution 2025-35 establishing procedure for public input on capital improvement projects

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑34, amending the General Fund budget to allocate additional funds for the Center on the Lake’s higher electricity costs. It also approved the name "Millwood Station" for the Food Truck Park. Several procedural items were approved, including tabling ordinances 1148‑1150 until the October meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑34 amending the General Fund budget (motion passed)
• Selected "Millwood Station" as the official name for the Food Truck Park
• Tabled ordinances 1148‑1150 until the October 6 City Council meeting (motion passed)
• Approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the financial report as presented (motion passed)
• Adopted procedural motion to read ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for a child care facility and a residential lot subdivision. The body is deciding on a conditional use permit and a preliminary plat.

• Conditional use permit for a child care facility at 102 Country Club Pkwy (C-3 Zoning District)
• Proposed preliminary plat/replat of Lot 700R into 6 lots at 102 Orleans Dr

The commission approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It adopted a Do‑Pass recommendation for the child‑care conditional use permit (CUSE‑25‑4) and sent it to the City Council, also by a 7‑0 vote. The preliminary plat for the CCA 15 replat (SUB‑25‑9) was approved, contingent on further review, with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Do‑Pass recommendation for CUSE‑25‑4 conditional use sent to City Council (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for SUB‑25‑9 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct second readings for three ordinances regarding the annexation, land use plan, and zoning map for the Coulson Point Addition. The meeting also includes a financial statement review and a discussion on future bonds.

• Ordinance 1148: Annexation of land known as Coulson Point Addition into Ward 4
• Ordinance 1149: Amendment to the Master Land Use Plan and Map for Coulson Point Addition
• Ordinance 1150: Amendment to the Master Zoning Map for Coulson Point Addition
• Mayor's Memo regarding bond discussion

The council added the surplus property resolution for the new sanitation truck to the agenda after a motion by Tierney passed. The minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The financial report was tabled until the next meeting. The council approved Resolution 2025-33, authorizing the sale of an old refuse truck.

• Added surplus property resolution to agenda (motion passed)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled financial report until next meeting (motion passed)
• Adopted procedural motion to read ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1148 accepting annexation of land (no vote recorded)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1149 amending land use plan (no vote recorded)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1150 amending zoning map (no vote recorded)
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 to sell old refuse truck (motion passed)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Planning Commission Subcommittee is meeting to review two land use proposals. The body will discuss a conditional use permit for a child care facility and a preliminary plat for a lot subdivision.

• CUSE-25-4: Conditional Use Permit for child care facility expansion at 102 and 104 Country Club Pkwy
• SUB-25-9: Preliminary Plat for a 5 lot subdivision replat at 12855 Maumelle Blvd

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will consider requests from the Fire Department regarding personnel lists and promotions. Members will also discuss the effects of Act 751 of 2025 on the Commission.

• Request to deem the current Fire Department entry eligible list exhausted
• Request for a temporary promotion to Lieutenant within the Fire Department
• Discussion of Act 751 of 2025
• Approval of May 12th, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission accepted the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It approved the Fire Department's request for a 60‑day temporary promotion to Lieutenant, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted May 12, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 60‑day temporary promotion to Lieutenant for Fire Department (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation of land for the Coulson Point Addition in Ward 4, including updates to the city's land use and zoning maps. The body will also consider budget amendments for job restructuring and facility repairs.

• Resolution 2025-30: Preliminary development plan for Coulson Point Addition subdivision
• Ordinance 1148: Annexation of Coulson Point Addition into Ward 4
• Ordinance 1149 and 1150: Amendments to the Master Land Use Plan and Master Zoning Map
• Resolution 2025-31: General Fund Budget amendment for restructuring job duties
• Resolution 2025-32: General Fund Budget amendment for a diving board at Dowel Naylor Aquatic Center

The council unanimously approved a resolution amending the 2025 General Fund Budget to cover costs related to restructuring job duties. They also unanimously approved the sale of surplus police vehicles. A procedural motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only was adopted, and the meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved July 215‘, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved procedural motion to read ordinances by title only (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-31 amending 2025 General Fund Budget for job‑duty restructuring (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 sale of surplus police department vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved procedural motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review two development proposals. The body will consider a new warehouse site plan and a subdivision plat for 9.3 acres of property.

• STP-25-2: Proposed 18,000 sq/ft warehouse and office at 12400 Louis Nelson Dr
• SUB-25-7: Proposed subdivision plat and development plan for 9.3 acres at 21104 Highway 365 N

The commission approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting by a 5‑2 vote. It approved the Unifirst 18,000‑sq ft warehouse/office site plan and its landscape plan, each contingent on further staff, commissioner and engineering comments, both by 5‑2 votes. The commission gave a Do Pass recommendation for the Coulson Point preliminary development plan and its preliminary plat, each contingent on further comments, both by 4‑3 votes. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-2)
• Approved Unifirst proposed site plan, contingent on further comments (5-2)
• Approved Unifirst proposed landscape plan, contingent on further comments (5-2)
• Do Pass recommendation for Coulson Point preliminary development plan, contingent on further comments (4-3)
• Do Pass recommendation for Coulson Point preliminary plat, contingent on further comments (4-3)
• Adjourned meeting (5-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold third readings for ordinances regarding the annexation, land use plan, and zoning map for the Stony Mountain Subdivision. The body will also consider budget amendments for the Youth Council and outside counsel fees.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1145 for annexation of Stony Mountain Subdivision
• Third reading of Ordinance 1146 amending Land Use Plan for Stony Mountain Subdivision
• Third reading of Ordinance 1147 amending Zoning Map for Stony Mountain Subdivision
• Resolution 2025-23 for Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce contract
• Resolution 2025-28 and 2025-29 to amend the 2025 General Fund Budget

The council unanimously adopted several ordinances, including annexing Stony Mountain land and updating its zoning map. It also approved a contract with the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce and two amendments to the 2025 General Fund Budget. All motions were passed without opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance 1145 annexing Stony Mountain land (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1147 amending the Stony Mountain zoning map (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 for Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28 amending the 2025 General Fund Budget for youth council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29 amending the 2025 General Fund Budget for legal services line item (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2024 ACFR audit report (unanimous)
• Approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1144 supplemental provision of city code (unanimous)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission Subcommittee is meeting to review two development proposals. The body will discuss a new warehouse site plan and a subdivision plat for 9.3 acres of property.

• STP-25-2: Proposed 18,000 sq/ft warehouse and office at 12400 Louis Nelson Dr
• SUB-25-7: Proposed subdivision plat and development plan for 9.3 acres at 21104 Highway 365 N

City Council

The City Council will discuss three separate amendments to the 2025 General Fund budget and a service contract with the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce. The body will also consider a resolution to apply for a police and fire grant.

• Resolution 2025-23: Economic Development Service Contract with Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 2025-24: Budget amendment for additional Gateway Park costs
• Resolution 2025-25: Authorization to apply for a Police & Fire grant
• Resolution 2025-26: Budget amendment for Finance Department personnel
• Resolution 2025-27: Budget amendment for City Clerk and City Council costs

The council approved several budget amendments, including a $160,000 appropriation and reallocation of audit funds, all passing unanimously. It also authorized the mayor to apply for a police and fire grant and approved cross‑training for finance directors. A resolution for the Chamber of Commerce contract was tabled until the next meeting. Finally, the council voted unanimously to cancel the lease for the revenue department building.

• Approved $160,000 appropriation to 2025 General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to apply for police & fire grant (unanimous)
• Approved cross‑training finance directors amendment to budget (unanimous)
• Reallocated unused audit funds to other departments (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-23 (Chamber of Commerce contract) until July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Cancelled revenue department lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will consider a proposed preliminary plat for 5 acres of property. One rezoning and land use amendment request has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Proposed preliminary plat for 5 acres at 12400 Louis Nelson Dr (SUB-25-6)
• Withdrawn rezoning and land use amendment for property off White Oak Crossing (LUSE-25-3; RZE-25-4)

The commission approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved the preliminary plat for the Diamond Quality Services expansion at 12400 Louis Nelson Dr, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Diamond Quality Services expansion (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding the annexation, land use plan, and zoning map for the Stony Mountain Subdivision. The body will also consider resolutions to utilize federal-aid transportation funds for the White Oak Greenway and Club Manor Roundabout.

• Ordinance 1145: Annexation of Stony Mountain Subdivision into Ward 4
• Ordinance 1146: Amending Land Use Plan for Stony Mountain Subdivision
• Ordinance 1147: Amending Zoning Map for Stony Mountain Subdivision
• Resolution 2025-21: Federal-Aid Transportation funds for White Oak Greenway
• Resolution 2025-22: Federal-Aid Transportation funds for Club Manor Roundabout

The Maumelle City Council approved the June 2 minutes and accepted the May financial report. Council members confirmed Tony Wilson to the Facilities Board (term ending May 2030) and appointed Tommy Hudson to the Civil Service Commission (term ending May 2031). The council also adopted two resolutions expressing willingness to seek federal aid for the White Oak Greenway engineering and the Club Manor Roundabout construction.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May financial report (unanimous)
• Confirmed Tony Wilson to Facilities Board, term ending May 2030 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tommy Hudson to Civil Service Commission, term ending May 2031 (majority vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 1144 (second reading scheduled)
• Adopted Ordinance 1145 annexation of Stony Mountain land (second reading scheduled)
• Adopted Ordinance 1146 amendment to land use plan for Stony Mountain (second reading scheduled)
• Adopted Ordinance 1147 amendment to zoning map for Stony Mountain (second reading scheduled)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The subcommittee is reviewing a preliminary plat for the SGP Addition and a rezoning request for property off White Oak Crossing. The body will also hold a discussion regarding a proposed 73-lot subdivision at Coulson Point.

• Preliminary plat for 5 acres at 12400 Louis Nelson Dr (SUB-25-6)
• Rezoning request from C-3 to PRD and land use amendment from COMM to SUR at 10000 Block White Oak Xing (LUSE-25-3; RZE-25-4)
• Discussion of proposed 73-lot subdivision for triplexes and quad-plexes at 21104 Highway 365 N (SUB-25-7)

City Council

The City Council will review requests for a conditional use permit for a day care center and authorization to seek property condemnation. The body will also discuss terms for a senior citizen transport assistance program.

• Resolution 2025-18: Conditional use permit for a day care center at 301 Millwood Circle
• Resolution 2025-19: Authorization for City Attorney to seek condemnation of Oak Ridge Lane (owned by J.R. Corriveau)
• Resolution 2025-20: Terms of a Title VI program for the Senior Citizen Transport Assistance Program
• Discussion on West Pointe Common Property
• Discussion on Gateway Park Construction

The council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a daycare, authorized the city attorney to pursue condemnation of 113 Oakridge, accepted the terms of a Title IV transportation program, granted permission for a quiet‑title action on West Pointe common property, and approved $160,000 to cover extra costs for Gateway Park construction.

• Approved conditional use permit for daycare (unanimous)
• Authorized city attorney to seek condemnation of 113 Oakridge (unanimous)
• Approved Title IV program terms for transportation funding (unanimous)
• Authorized quiet‑title action for West Pointe common property (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 additional funds for Gateway Park construction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a 9.38-acre annexation at Highway 365 N and Coulson Dr, a day-care permit at 301 Millwood Cir, and a warehouse expansion at 601 Carnahan Dr.

• Proposed annexation of 9.38 acres at Highway 365 N and Coulson Dr (ANX-25-2)
• Proposed conditional use permit for a day-care at 301 Millwood Cir, Ste 106
• Proposed site and landscape plan for a warehouse expansion at 601 Carnahan Dr
• Proposed land use amendment to SUR and zoning amendment to PRD for the Polk Annexation Package

The commission approved the April 24 minutes and the site and landscape plans for Diamond Quality Services expansion, each contingent on further staff and engineering review. It gave DO‑PASS recommendations to City Council for an Ashley Harris daycare conditional use permit, for the Polk annexation of a 9.38‑acre parcel, and for amendments to the Master Land Use and Zoning Maps. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0, one absent).

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Diamond Quality Services expansion site plan, subject to further comments (6-0)
• Approved Diamond Quality Services expansion landscape plan, subject to further comments (6-0)
• DO PASS recommendation to City Council for Ashley Harris daycare conditional use permit (6-0)
• DO PASS recommendation to City Council for Polk annexation of 9.38 acres (6-0)
• DO PASS recommendation to City Council for amendment to Master Land Use Map (SUR designation) (6-0)
• DO PASS recommendation to City Council for amendment to Master Zoning Map (PRD zoning) (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution 2025-17 authorizing the City Attorney to seek condemnation of 116 Delaware Lane owned by Start Constructions, LLC. The meeting also includes a financial statement review for April 2025, a planning commission report, and a procedural motion. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Resolution 2025-17 to authorize condemnation of 116 Delaware Lane (Start Constructions, LLC)
• Financial statement review for April 2025 presented by Finance Director Beatriz Sousa
• Planning commission report following previous meeting
• Procedural motion (details not specified)
• FYI: Building permits report, Economic Development Week Proclamation, Memorial Day ceremony May 26

The council approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the April financial report. A procedural motion to read ordinances and resolutions by title only was adopted unanimously. After a failed motion to table, the council adopted Resolution 2025‑17, authorizing the city attorney to seek condemnation of the property at 112 and 114 Delaware Lane, passing 5‑4 with the mayor breaking the tie. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted procedural motion to read ordinances by title only (unanimous)
• Motion to table Resolution 2025‑17 to October failed (1‑4)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑17 authorizing city attorney to seek condemnation (5‑4, mayor tie‑break)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will approve the April 14, 2025 minutes, review a police department promotion certification list, and elect a new chairman and secretary. No public hearings or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 minutes
• Police Department promotion certification list
• Election of Chairman and Secretary

The commission approved Commissioner Wells as temporary Secretary (4-1). It accepted the April 14 minutes (4-1) and re‑nominated Harvey Durham as Secretary (4-1) and Chairman Herrington as Chairman (4-1). The meeting was adjourned (4-1).

• Approved Commissioner Wells as temporary Secretary (4-1)
• Accepted April 14, 2025 minutes as written (4-1)
• Re‑nominated Harvey Durham to continue as Secretary (4-1)
• Re‑nominated Chairman Herrington to continue as Chairman (4-1)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-1)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission Subcommittee will review several land-use items including a proposed annexation, a conditional use permit for a daycare, a site plan expansion, and a sketch plan for a townhome development. The agenda includes both old and new business, with the Ridgeview Townhomes sketch plan marked as discussion only.

• Proposed annexation of 9.378 acres at 21100 Highway 365 N (Polk Annexation)
• Conditional use permit for a daycare at 301 Millwood Cir, Ste 106 (CUSE-25-3)
• Site plan expansion for Diamond Quality Services at 601 Carnahan Dr (STP-24-5)
• Sketch plan review for Ridgeview Townhomes on Odom Blvd (STP-25-1) — discussion only
• Variance/waiver request regarding half road improvements on Odom Blvd

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will meet to conduct a third reading of Ordinance 1143, which proposes amending the zoning map for 48.149 acres at Zajac Road from planned residential district (PRD) to R-1 residential district. The ordinance is intended for development as Devoe Bend Lake Estates. The meeting will also include procedural items, department reports, and public comment.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1143 amending zoning map for 48.149 acres at Zajac Road to R-1 for Devoe Bend Lake Estates
• Resolution 2025-15 to apply for TAP grant for Woodland Trail extension and pedestrian improvements
• Resolution 2025-16 to apply for Recreational Trails Program funding for Lake Willastein trail enhancements

The council unanimously approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. They adopted a procedural motion to have all ordinances and resolutions read by title only. The council accepted Ordinance 1143 amending the Maumelle zoning map. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved procedural motion to read ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Accepted Ordinance 1143 amending Maumelle zoning map (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on three main items: an annexation package for the 58-acre Stony Mountain subdivision (including land-use and zoning assignments), a site-plan and variance request for a warehouse expansion at 601 Carnahan Dr, and a preliminary plat for the 11-lot Devoe Bend Lake Estates subdivision. The meeting also includes old business on the Devoe Bend plat after a deferral from March.

• ANX-25-1, LUSE-25-1, RZE-25-2: Annexation of ~58 acres at Tracks Rd & Diamond Point Dr, with proposed land use (SFD) and zoning (R-1)
• STP-24-5: Diamond Quality Services site plan for a warehouse expansion at 601 Carnahan Dr, including a variance request under Sec. 94-414(e)
• SUB-25-3 (old business): Preliminary plat approval for Devoe Bend Lake Estates – 11 single-family lots on private streets at 10955 Zajac Rd
• Public hearing and action on all three items

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 1143 to amend the zoning map at ZaJack Road for Devoe Bend Lake Estates, but no action is required. The Council will consider resolutions to express willingness to utilize federal-aid funds for Woodland Trails and Lake Willastein Trail improvements. The meeting also includes a financial statement review and a building permits report.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1143 – zoning map amendment for Devoe Bend Lake Estates at ZaJack Road (no action required)
• Resolution 2025-15 – expressing willingness to use federal-aid funds for Woodland Trails
• Resolution 2025-16 – expressing willingness to use federal-aid funds for Lake Willastein Trail improvements
• Financial statement review by Director of Finance Beatriz Sousa
• FYI – Building Permits Report

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and accepted the March financial statements as presented. A procedural motion to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only was also approved. The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑15 and Resolution 2025‑16 to pursue federal‑aid transportation projects. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March financials as presented (unanimous)
• Approved procedural motion to read ordinances/resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑15 to utilize federal‑aid transportation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑16 to utilize federal‑aid transportation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission will approve minutes from March 10 and March 13, then move into executive session to conduct police department promotional oral interview questions. Public comment will also be taken.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of March 13, 2025 special called meeting minutes
• Move to executive session for police department promotional oral interview questions

The commission approved the March 10 and March 13 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to move to executive session was approved 5‑0, and later a motion to return to regular session was also approved 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 10 and March 13 minutes (5-0)
• Moved to executive session (5-0)
• Returned to regular session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Planning Commission Subcommittee will review a subdivision plat, a business expansion site plan, and an annexation package. The body is discussing land use and zoning changes for property west of Diamond Pointe.

• Proposed 21-lot single family detached subdivision at 10955 Zajac Rd (SUB-25-3)
• Proposed site and landscape plan for Diamond Quality Services expansion at 601 Carnahan Dr (STP-24-5)
• Proposed annexation, land use, and zoning amendments for 59.8 acres at 12222 Tracks Rd (ANX-25-1, LUSE-25-1, RZE-25-2)

City Council

The council will consider resolutions approving a conditional use permit for an ambulance sub-station at 501 Millwood Circle, amending the 2025 general fund budget for a runoff election, and adding funds for street overlays on Carnahan Drive. A first reading will be held for a zoning map amendment at Zajac Road for the Devoe Bend Lake Estates development. An aquatic study presentation is also scheduled.

• Resolution 2025-12: conditional use permit for ambulance sub-station at 501 Millwood Circle
• First reading of Ordinance 1143: rezone 48.149 acres at Zajac Road to R-1 for Devoe Bend Lake Estates
• Resolution 2025-13: amend 2025 General Fund Budget to appropriate funds for runoff election
• Resolution 2025-14: amend 2025 Street Fund Budget for street overlays on Carnahan Drive
• Aquatic study presentation by Nicole Vogler, Center on the Lake

The council approved the March 17, 2025 minutes and a procedural motion to read ordinances by title only. It adopted Resolution 2025-12 granting a conditional use permit for MEMS to move to 500 Millwood Circle. The council also approved budget resolutions: one to appropriate funds for the runoff election and another amending the 2025 street fund budget. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved procedural motion to read ordinances and resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 conditional use permit for MEMS relocation to 500 Millwood Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 appropriating funds to cover the runoff election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 amending the 2025 street fund budget (unanimous)
• Scheduled Ordinance 1143 amending the zoning map for second reading at next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Maumelle Planning Commission will discuss and vote on recommendations for several items, including a rezoning of 48 acres from PRD to R-1 for the Devoe Bend Lake Estates subdivision, a preliminary plat for 21 single-family lots with private streets, a conditional use permit for a MEMS ambulance sub-station in a PCD zone, and new distribution lines for Entergy. An old business variance request for overhead transmission lines has been pulled from the agenda.

• Rezoning of 48 acres at 10955 Zajac Rd from PRD to R-1 (Devoe Bend Lake)
• Preliminary plat for 21-lot single-family subdivision with private streets at 10955 Zajac Rd
• Conditional use permit for MEMS ambulance sub-station at 501 Millwood Cir in PCD zone
• Entergy proposed new distribution lines at Louis Nelson Dr and Carnahan Dr to Murphy Dr

City Council

The City Council will consider two conditional use permit resolutions: one for the Stony Mountain Subdivision and one for U-STORIT. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, department reports, and a financial statement review.

• Resolution 2025-10: conditional use permit for Stony Mountain Subdivision
• Resolution 2025-11: conditional use permit for U-STORIT
• Approval of minutes from March 3 meeting
• Financial statement review for February 2025
• Building permit report (FYI)

The Maumelle City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-10, amending a 2024 conditional use permit by removing a 12-month annexation requirement and adding a condition that the permit won't take effect until annexation is fulfilled. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-11, a procedural conditional use permit for U-Storit due to a rezoning of an adjacent property. Both votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2025-10 amending 2024 conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 conditional use permit for U-Storit (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved February financial statement (unanimous)
• Adopted procedural motion to read ordinances/resolutions by title only (unanimous)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Planning Commission Subcommittee will consider a rezoning request for a 21-lot subdivision and a preliminary plat. The meeting also includes requests for power line variances and a conditional use permit for a sub-station.

• Proposed rezoning of 60+/- acres from PRD to R-1 at 10955 Zajac Rd
• Preliminary plat approval for 21-lot subdivision at 10955 Zajac Rd
• Conditional use permit for MEMS sub-station at 501 Millwood Cir
• Entergy variance request for overhead power lines at 900 Block Carnahan Dr
• Proposed Entergy transmission lines from Carnahan Dr to Louis Nelson and Murphy Dr

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet in executive session to discuss oral interview questions for Fire Department promotions. No other new or old business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding Fire Department Promotional Oral Interview Questions

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission held a regular meeting with no public comment, old business, or new business. The commission voted unanimously to enter executive session to conduct Fire Department Promotional Oral Interviews, then returned to regular session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Moved to executive session for Fire Department Promotional Oral Interviews (5-0)
• Returned to regular session after executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to approve the February 10, 2025 minutes and enter an executive session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct oral interviews for the Police Department.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 minutes
• Police Department oral interviews (Executive Session)

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-1) and then moved into executive session to discuss promotional oral interview questions. The commission returned to regular session and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Moved to executive session for promotional oral interview questions (4-1)
• Returned to regular session (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will decide on a $5,128 economic development services contract with Metro Little Rock Alliance for marketing and job recruitment. They will also conduct interviews for planning commission appointments, hold a public hearing on a Pinnacle Signs variance request, and vote on selling surplus vehicles from the Police and Parks & Recreation departments.

• Resolution 2025-06: Approve $5,128 contract with Metro Little Rock Alliance for marketing services
• Planning Commission appointments: interviews for David Finnie, Greg Biggs, Mary Wnek, Hannah Allen, and Desi Hunter
• Board of Sign Appeals: public hearing on Pinnacle Signs variance request
• Resolution 2025-07: Authorize sale of a 2018 Dodge Durango (Police Department surplus)
• Resolution 2025-08: Authorize sale of a 2000 Tractor and a 2011 Front Loader (Parks & Recreation surplus)

The Maumelle City Council approved several resolutions, including the Metro Little Rock Alliance contract, surplus property declarations, and an amendment to the 2025 street fund budget. They also appointed Mary Wnek to the Planning Commission and approved a sign variance for Pinnacle Signs. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2025-06, Metro Little Rock Alliance contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Wnek to the Planning Commission (majority vote)
• Approved sign variance for Pinnacle Signs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07, surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08, surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09, amended 2025 street fund budget (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit and site plan for a mini-storage expansion at 101 Commerce Dr. The body will also review a variance for overhead transmission lines and a preliminary plat for a commercial subdivision.

• Conditional use permit and site plan for mini-storage expansion at 101 Commerce Dr
• Amendment to conditional use permit at 12222 Tracks Rd
• Variance request for above ground transmission lines at 900 block Carnahan Dr
• Proposed preliminary plat for Newton Creek Commercial Sub at White Oak Xing & I40
• 12-month site plan extension request for 205 Murphy Dr

The Maumelle Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for U-Storit (CUSE-25-1) and approved the associated site plan, landscape plan, and building design for its expansion, all contingent on city council approval and further comments. The commission also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Stony Mountain Subdivision (CUSE-24-1) with amended annexation conditions, approved a preliminary plat for Newton Creek Commercial Sub, and granted a 12-month extension for Mid-South Boring's site plan. A variance request from Entergy was deferred to the next meeting. All votes were 5-2 with two absent.

• Recommended approval of CUSE-25-1 U-Storit conditional use permit (5-2)
• Approved site plan STP-24-6 for U-Storit expansion, contingent on CUP approval (5-2)
• Approved landscape plan for U-Storit expansion, contingent on CUP approval (5-2)
• Approved commercial building design for U-Storit expansion, contingent on CUP approval (5-2)
• Recommended approval of CUSE-24-1 Stony Mountain conditional use permit with amended annexation condition (5-2)
• Deferred VAR-25-1 Entergy variance request to March 27, 2025 (5-2)
• Approved preliminary plat SUB-25-1 Newton Creek Commercial Sub, contingent on staff comments (5-2)
• Approved 12-month extension for STP-23-1 Mid-South Boring site plan (5-2)

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution 2025-06 to authorize the mayor to sign an Economic Development Service Contract with Metro Little Rock Alliance (MLRA). The council will also appoint six members to the Planning Commission and hear a variance request from Pinnacle Signs for the Board of Sign Appeals. The meeting includes review of the January 2025 financial report and other routine items.

• Resolution 2025-06: Approve economic development contract with Metro Little Rock Alliance
• Planning Commission appointments: David Finnie, Greg Biggs, Mary Wnek, Hannah Allen, Brent Ashcraft, Desi Hunter
• Board of Sign Appeals – Pinnacle Signs variance request
• Financial statement review for January 2025
• Approval of minutes from February 3 regular meeting

The Maumelle City Council met on February 24, 2025, and took several procedural actions. The council unanimously tabled Resolution 2025-06 (Metro Little Rock Alliance contract) and Planning Commission appointments to the March 3 meeting. It also set a public hearing for March 3 on a sign variance request and accepted the January financial report.

• Approved minutes from February 3 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted January financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted rule to read ordinances/resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-06 Metro Little Rock contract to March 3 (unanimous)
• Tabled Planning Commission appointments to March 3 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Pinnacle Signs variance request on March 3 (unanimous)

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Planning Commission Subcommittee is reviewing a site plan and conditional use permit for a mini-storage expansion at 101 Commerce Dr. The body will also consider a variance for Entergy power lines and a preliminary plat for the Newton Creek Commercial Subdivision.

• STP-24-6: Site plan review for U-Storeit expansion at 101 Commerce Dr
• CUSE-25-1: Conditional use permit for mini-storage modification at 101 Commerce Dr
• CUSE-24-1: Amendment to Stony Mountain Subdivision permit timeline at 12222 Tracks Rd
• VAR-25-1: Entergy variance for overhead power lines at 900 Block Carnahan Dr and Louis Nelson Dr
• SUB-25-1: Preliminary plat for Newton Creek Commercial Subdivision at White Oak Xing & I-40

Civil Service Commission

The commission will discuss entry exam dates for police and fire departments and certify the Fire Department's new hire list. Members will also enter an executive session to develop promotional testing questions for 2025.

• Certification of Fire Department New Hire List
• Discussion of Police and Fire Department entry exam dates
• Executive session for 2025 Police and Fire promotional testing questions

The Maumelle Civil Service Commission approved a request for Police and Fire Department entry exams as needed by HR for calendar year 2025, and certified the Fire Department's New Hire List. The commission also approved minutes from the December 9th, 2024 meeting with minor corrections, and held an executive session to formulate promotional oral interview questions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Police and Fire Department entry exams for 2025 as needed by HR (5-0)
• Certified Fire Department's New Hire List
• Approved December 9th, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Moved to executive session to formulate promotional interview questions (5-0)
• Returned to regular session from executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Maumelle City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2025, with several items up for final votes. Council will consider the third reading of Ordinance 1141 amending storm drainage requirements and Ordinance 1142 reassigning Tree Board duties to Parks and Recreation. New business includes resolutions to approve audit services and amend the 2025 General Fund budget for litigation expenses in City of Maumelle v. Scott Hall and for increased insurance premiums.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1141: amends storm drainage code to require 100-year storm flow paths
• Third reading of Ordinance 1142: dissolves Tree Board, transfers duties to Parks and Recreation
• Resolution 2025-03: approves annual audit services
• Resolution 2025-04: amends 2025 General Fund budget for litigation expenses in City of Maumelle v. Scott Hall
• Resolution 2025-05: amends 2025 General Fund budget for increased insurance premiums

The Maumelle City Council unanimously approved two ordinances (1141 and 1142) amending city code and reassigning tree board duties, and three resolutions (2025-03, 2025-04, 2025-05) regarding audit services, a settlement payment, and liability insurance costs. All votes were unanimous with seven members present. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Ordinance 1141 amending Maumelle City Code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1142 reassigning Tree Board duties (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 regarding audit services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 amending 2025 General Fund Budget for settlement payment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 amending 2025 General Fund Budget for liability insurance (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a mini-storage business expansion and a one-year extension for a subdivision plat. The body will also address a previously deferred development plan amendment for a property on Country Club Pkwy.

• STP-24-6: Proposed site, landscape, and building design for U-Storit expansion at 101 Commerce Dr
• SUB-24-1: One-year preliminary plat extension request for Stony Mountain Subdivision at 12222 Tracks Rd
• SUB-21-8: Preliminary Development Plan amendment for PTI at 223 Country Club Pkwy

The Maumelle Planning Commission deferred the U-Storit expansion site plan to February so a conditional use permit can be heard first, and approved a one-year extension for the Stony Mountain subdivision. The PTI landscape plan amendment was withdrawn by the applicant. Minutes from December were approved.

• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Deferred U-Storit expansion site plan to February 27, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Stony Mountain Subdivision extension request for one year (7-0)
• PTI Preliminary Development Plan amendment withdrawn by applicant

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new counter-offer from landowners in the ongoing lawsuit City of Maumelle v. Scott Hall et al. and vote on a resolution to amend the 2025 general fund budget to cover litigation expenses. Second readings of ordinances updating storm drainage codes and reassigning Tree Board duties to Parks and Recreation are also on the agenda, though no action is required.

• Discussion of new counter-offer from landowners in City of Maumelle v. Scott Hall et al., case 60CV-23-365
• Resolution 2025-02 amending the 2025 General Fund budget for litigation expenses in the Hall lawsuit
• Second reading of Ordinance 1141 amending Maumelle City Code concerning storm drainage (no action required)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1142 reassigning Tree Board duties to the Department of Parks and Recreation (no action required)
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2025 regular meeting

The council unanimously approved a final counteroffer of $112,500 in the property valuation lawsuit City of Maumelle v. Scott Hall et al. It also passed a resolution appropriating funds for legal defense if the offer is rejected. Two ordinances advanced to third readings, and the December financial report was accepted.

• Approved final counteroffer of $112,500 in land dispute (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 amending 2025 General Fund budget for legal defense (unanimous)
• Accepted December financial report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted procedural motion to read ordinances/resolutions by title only (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 1141 (100-year storm event requirement) to third reading
• Advanced Ordinance 1142 (dissolving Tree Board) to third reading

Planning Commission Subcommittee Meeting

The Maumelle Planning Commission Subcommittee will discuss three items: an amendment to the PTI preliminary development plan at 223 Country Club Pkwy, a site plan review for a U-Storit expansion at 101 Commerce Dr, and an extension request for Stony Mountain Subdivision at 12222 Tracks Rd. The subcommittee may make recommendations to the full commission.

• Old Business: PTI Preliminary Development Plan Amendment (SUB-21-8) at 223 Country Club Pkwy, applicant Roy Andrews, Holloway Engineering
• New Business: U-Storit Expansion site plan review (STP-24-6) at 101 Commerce Dr, applicant Cody Ferris, Sowell Architects
• New Business: Stony Mountain Subdivision Extension Request (SUB-24-1) at 12222 Tracks Rd, applicant Eric Holloway, Holloway Engineering

City Council

The City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for elected officials, then consider a resolution (2025-01) that would allow the mayor to eliminate or consolidate city departments by voice vote. First readings of two ordinances — one amending storm drainage codes (Ordinance 1141) and another reassigning Tree Board duties to Parks and Recreation (Ordinance 1142) — will be presented with no action required. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, department reports, and a procedural motion.

• Resolution 2025-01: A resolution listing city departments to allow the mayor to eliminate or consolidate departments by voice vote (motion required)
• First Reading of Ordinance 1141: Amending Maumelle City Code concerning storm drainage (no action required)
• First Reading of Ordinance 1142: Amending City Code to reassign Tree Board duties to the Department of Parks and Recreation (no action required)
• Swearing-in ceremony for elected officials
• Adoption of minutes from December 16, 2024 regular meeting

The Maumelle City Council approved Resolution 2025-01, which lists all city departments, including making Animal Services a standalone department. The resolution passed 7-1, with Council Member Wesley absent and counted as a no vote. The council also held first readings of two ordinances: one updating storm drainage code for the 100-year flood plan and another reassigning Tree Board duties to Parks and Recreation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 listing city departments (7-1)
• First reading of Ordinance 1141 amending storm drainage code
• First reading of Ordinance 1142 reassigning Tree Board duties to Parks and Recreation