The City Council meeting covered several legislative and administrative actions. Resolutions were adopted to amend the 2026-2027 city budget and to authorize agreements with state agencies for the Robertson Lift Station improvements and generator funding via state appropriations. An ordinance was introduced to establish land use and locational regulations for sexually oriented businesses, limiting them to the B-4 Highway Commercial District. Other approvals included the retention of outside counsel for medical center matters, authorization to accept cybersecurity grant funds, and the approval to advertise for bids on water improvement projects. Personnel items included the hiring of new police and fire department staff. Additionally, financial and activity reports were presented, and a proclamation was received commemorating the city's anniversary.
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The council addressed several legislative and administrative items, including an amendment to the 2026-2027 city budget and the ratification of various cooperative endeavor agreements related to capital outlay funds and state grant programs. The council adopted an ordinance establishing land use and locational regulations for sexually oriented businesses. Additionally, the council authorized the retention of outside legal counsel and approved the advertisement for bids on the Marshall Street Water Improvement Project. Personnel actions included the confirmation of new hires for the police and fire departments, and the session concluded with the presentation of a commendation for the city's 190th anniversary.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Minden City Council Regular Session Meeting
The council adopted resolutions amending the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budgets, adopted the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the audit period, and authorized the Mayor to execute agreements for airport improvements and secure funding via a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. An ordinance regarding the operational authority of the Ward 1 Marshal was adopted. Additionally, the council approved the annual audit engagement, authorized advertisement for engineering consulting services, and adopted a revised employee handbook. Reports on lobbying, budget and finance, fire department activities, and police department operations were also presented.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Minden City Council Regular Session
The agenda includes several financial and administrative items, such as amendments to the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 city budgets, adoption of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire, and authorization for an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for airport improvements. The council will also address a cooperative endeavor agreement for state funding, an ordinance regarding the operational authority of the Ward 1 Marshal, an annual audit engagement, and a call for engineering consulting services for airport projects. Additionally, the agenda covers the review of a revised employee handbook and various departmental reports, including lobbyist, financial, fire, and police updates.
