City Council Regular Meeting 7/13/2026 6:00PM

The City Council of Eureka Springs held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and policy-related matters were discussed. Key procurement-related updates included the announcement of upcoming bids for the Black Bass remodel project and ongoing infrastructure maintenance such as water line repairs, sewer system improvements, and pothole patching. The council also discussed a proposed ordinance (2389) to expand Planning Commission membership to allow members from other commissions to serve concurrently, which was passed on first and second readings. Additionally, the council debated placing a permanent entertainment district measure on the November ballot; however, the motion to do so failed, reflecting concerns about prioritizing other fiscal matters like sales tax and bond issues. Other topics included public safety concerns related to local health facility expansions, community event updates, and infrastructure projects involving coordination with ARDOT for road and utility improvements. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.