City Council Meeting, October 27, 2026
Approved: Monthly financial report ending September 30, 2026, 8-0
What happened
On October 27, 2026, Conway approved Monthly financial report ending September 30, 2026 (8-0).
The Conway City Council tabled, on a 7-1 vote, the mayor's draft ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on certain developments (multifamily and large-scale residential) due to drought-related water capacity concerns at Lake Brewer, to December 8, 2026.
- Jurisdiction
- Conway, AR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 27, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsAirport Park
Approved 8-0Free sample: decision 1 of 9
Temporary development moratorium tied to water capacity
Mayor's draft ordinance for a temporary moratorium on certain developments due to drought and Lake Brewer water capacity (lake at 314 ft vs 330 normal pool). Mayor discussed potentially targeting multifamily (50-300+ units) and large residential subdivisions. Conway Corporation briefed on curtailment and regional Greers Ferry water project (target ~2035). Tabled to December 8 meeting; committee meeting with Conway Corporation planned. Vote 7-1.
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Key Decisions (9)
Temporary development moratorium tied to water capacity
Conditional use permit for Airport Park at 424 East 6th Street
Public hearing on Series 2026 bonds for Conway Regional Medical Center
Best Friends Animal Society grant appropriation
Removal of Public Works inventory vehicles
Removal of Police Department inventory vehicles
Asset forfeiture funds for SWAT training
Operation Shop Secure appropriation
Monthly financial report ending September 30, 2026
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Development Activity (2)
Conway Regional Medical Center Master Campus Plan
Other
Airport Park renovation
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Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Drought has Lake Brewer 16 ft below normal pool, prompting…
Infrastructure
Long-term Greers Ferry regional water supply with Community Water System…
Commercial Demand
City sales tax was down 1.5% year over year, with…
Who spoke
19 distinct speakers; 12 identified names.
All speaker roles: 1 Unknown, 1 Witness, 6 Staff, 7 Councilmember, 1 Mayor, 2 Attorney, 1 Clerk.
Identified name roles: 5 Staff, 4 Councilmember, 2 Attorney, 1 Clerk.
Speaker sample: Tyler Winningham, Staff.
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Zoning terms (4)
14 recorded timestamps
- public hearing (5 timestamps)
- conditional use (4 timestamps)
- zoning (2 timestamps)
- residential (3 timestamps)
Decision moments (9)
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