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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Minden public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
$125,000 State Legislative Appropriation
The council will authorize the mayor to accept a $125,000 line-item appropriation from the 2026 legislative session via a cooperative endeavor agreement.
2026-2027 Budget Amendment
The city's spending plan for the next fiscal year was reviewed in workshop. What the council settles on will shape funding for city services, streets, and public safety over the coming year.
2025-2026 Budget Fourth-Quarter Review
Sales tax collections dropped 12.13% this month — not a panic, just the city lapping last year's big electrical equipment sales from major construction projects. This month is tracking much stronger so far.
Airport hangar rental fee increases
The council closed out grant funding for the completed parallel taxiway North project and started the five-year cycle to re-select the airport's engineer.
$5.5 Million in 2026 State Appropriations
The city's lobbyist reported $5.5 million secured this session — fire station, Robertson lift station, water tank, and more — bringing two-year total funding to nearly $14.5 million.