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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Minden public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Robertson Lift Station Improvements Funding
The council will ratify Mayor Cox's state agreement to get capital outlay funds for upgrading the Robertson Lift Station — key sewer infrastructure.
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.
$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.
Cybersecurity Grant Funding
Mayor Cox would be authorized to accept state cybersecurity grant funds for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 to bolster the city's defenses.
September 2026 Police Report
Police Chief Jared McIver will brief the council on department activity for September — a monthly pulse check on public safety in Minden.
Annual Fire Report for 2026
The fire department expects a new insurance grade within 30 days after a strong PIAL evaluation — potentially good news for homeowners' insurance. Two fire operator positions remain open.
Hydrant Flow Testing and Fire Insurance Rating
The fire department expects a new insurance grade within 30 days after a strong PIAL evaluation — potentially good news for homeowners' insurance. Two fire operator positions remain open.
Lithium-ion battery disposal
Council members asked what residents should do with dead lithium batteries, which can catch fire in trash trucks. There's currently no local drop-off — only one known site in Shreveport — and the fire chief said he's been researching options.
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.
Fire training pipeline for high school students
The fire chief highlighted an award-winning program training high school students for fire service certifications and college credit — a response to the nationwide volunteer shortage. Four students participated last year; ten start this year.
Minden Airport hangar construction grant
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.
Ward 1 Marshal Authority
New state law required the council to formally re-authorize the Ward 1 Marshal's operational authority. The city is obligated to pay the marshal regardless, so continuation passed without debate.