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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Minden public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Louisville Road deterioration and safety
The long-sought interstate lighting project is stuck because the state tied it to a large bridge project that isn't ready. Meanwhile, DOTD denied the city's request to lower the speed limit on Louisville Road and suggested raising it instead, which council members want to fight.
Street Improvement Program Bid Award
About $1.5 million in street overlays — including Shepard Street — got carried into the new budget. Paving waits until utility work is finished so new asphalt doesn't get cut open.
Sidewalk safety and ADA accessibility
Current ordinance makes sidewalks the property owner's responsibility, so the city's hands are tied on repairs. The Mayor wants to loosen the rules so the city can fix holes and add ramps where safety is at risk.