Eureka Springs' public boards — the Council, the commissions, the hospital board — the next date each one sits, and how to watch, read the agenda, or speak.
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Eureka Springs runs on its public boards — the Council, the commissions, the hospital board. Here's when each one meets, what it decides, and how to watch, read the agenda, or have your say. Dates are worked out from each body's regular schedule.
Next public meeting
Historic District Commission — Wednesday 1 July
6:00 pm · The Auditorium · today
Rules on changes to buildings in the historic district — signs, paint, additions, demolition.
Applications are due about 12 working days before a meeting (noon on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays). HDC staff: 479-253-9703.
Source: Eureka Springs Historic District Commission, checked 1 July 2026 (today).
The elected council — passes the city's ordinances, budget and appointments.
Reviews development, rezoning and subdivision proposals before they reach the Council.
Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings are archived at esplanning.org.
Oversees the city-owned hospital and its lease — a public board.
Meetings are broadcast on the city's YouTube page.
Looks after the city's parks, trails and the Lake Leatherwood grounds.
Spends the city's tourism tax on advertising, the Auditorium and events.
The CAPC also holds a workshop on the 2nd Wednesday of the month; check the meeting calendar for its time.
Always check the day before you go
These are the regular meeting days, worked out from the calendar — not a live feed. Meetings get cancelled, moved for a holiday, or added as special sessions, and the room can change. Check the official meeting calendar for this week before you set out.
Source: City of Eureka Springs — meeting schedules, checked 1 July 2026 (today).
Source: City of Eureka Springs — City Council, checked 1 July 2026 (today).
Source: Eureka Springs Planning Commission, checked 1 July 2026 (today).
Source: Eureka Springs Hospital Commission, checked 1 July 2026 (today).
Source: Eureka Springs Parks & Recreation Commission, checked 1 July 2026 (today).
Source: City Advertising & Promotion Commission, checked 1 July 2026 (today).