September 2026 Meeting Minutes

General Meeting Minutes – September 3, 2026

Location: Historic Curran Hall

Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Membership Update

• 60 Dues Paying Members (9 meets quorum)

Quorum was met with 10 members present.

Financial Update

• Checking Account: $231.26

• PayPal: $859.88

• Total Balance: $1,091.14

Officer Updates

Downtown Master Plan Implementation Group

• Members discussed the $25 million River Market Hall renovation project.

• Questions were raised about the integrity and preservation of the historic structure.

• Morgan noted that the company involved has experience working with historic structures.

Food Truck Festival

• The Downtown Food Truck Festival is scheduled for September 20 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Downtown Ambassadors Program

• Members discussed the renewal of the Downtown Ambassadors Program contract.

I-30 Deck Park

• Members discussed the current status of the I-30 Deck Park project.

National Night Out

• National Night Out will be held October 6 at MacArthur Park.

• Demonstrations on gun safety will be included.

Historic Preservation Committee

• Members discussed the "Honorable Women" installation etched into glass.

• A letter expressing opposition regarding Section 16 was sent.

Outreach Committee

Halloween Block Party

The Halloween block party planned for Charles Bussey Avenue is moving forward. Justin has contacted neighbors in the area to obtain their approval for the block party.

Facebook Group

Members discussed transitioning the Facebook group to better serve the association's business members.

• The association will provide Scott with a list of current business members.

• Members also discussed whether limits should be placed on posts within the group.

By-Laws Review Committee (Ad Hoc)

Brittany will take over the by-laws review process.

Kathy is willing to accept revisions to the by-laws.

Upcoming Events & Announcements

• Annual Bike/Pedestrian Count

• ADU Design Competition: Next Friday, 12–4 p.m., at City Center Shackleford. Food will be provided. The event is free to attend. More information is available at Our Little Rock.

• QQA Litter Pickup: September 20 along Capitol Avenue.

• 2026 Preservation Awards: Nominations are currently open.

• Early Voting: Begins October 19.

• Candidate Forum: October 10, featuring candidates for mayor, county judge, and city director races.