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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Minden public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Louisville Road deterioration and safety
Councilman Myles pressed for state help on Louisville Road, which he called as bad as Homer Road was, with heavy truck traffic tearing it up and the city spending its own money patching potholes. Speeding and pedestrians crossing are also safety concerns.
Proposed four-way stop on Lake Shore Drive
Councilman Roy wants a four-way stop where traffic speeds past an apartment complex and a school playground, citing kids on bikes and scooters.
Road safety grant application
The city is pursuing state grant money for local road safety projects, some of which extend into the parish.
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.