West Monroe public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved the expansion of the West Monroe Economic Development District and the extension of related sales and hotel occupancy taxes. They also authorized several construction change orders and rezoned three properties to general business. A grant for recreational improvements at Kiroli Park was accepted.
- Expanded Economic Development District and extended sales/hotel occupancy taxes (4-0)
- Rezoned 145 Reagan St, 105 Bancroft Blvd, and 214 Reagan St to B-3 General Business (4-0)
- Approved $20,560 joint funding agreement with USGS for water sources investigations (4-0)
- Accepted Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Kiroli Park improvements (4-0)
- Authorized $50,312.60 change order for Natchitoches Street Rehab (4-0)
- Authorized $32,318.23 change order for Otis Street Rehabilitation (4-0)
- Approved $79,900 construction cost estimate for Mane Street Cross Drain Repair (4-0)
- Appointed City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for three related zone change requests to transition properties from Single Family (R-1) to General Business (B-3) districts. These requests include properties for the Salvation Army and Transformation 122 Inc. The final decision will be made by the City Council on September 5, 2023.
- Approved minutes of the April 17, 2023, meeting
- Recommended favorable zone change to B-3 for 145 Reagan Street (Salvation Army Inc.)
- Recommended favorable zone change to B-3 for 105 Bancroft Blvd (Ginger Trichell Patrick)
- Recommended favorable zone change to B-3 for 214 Reagan Street (Transformation 122 Inc.)
- Required a fence on East and South property lines per City Code 12:5024 (h)(1) for the approved recommendations
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance to expand the boundaries of the West Monroe Economic Development District and levy associated taxes in the new areas. The board also approved several commission appointments and the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment. Additionally, the board authorized a state agreement for pedestrian improvements on McMillan Road.
- Approved expansion of West Monroe Economic Development District and associated taxes (4-0)
- Appointed Jennifer Bass to Historic Preservation Commission (4-0)
- Reappointed Judy Poole to Planning Commission (4-0)
- Reappointed Tommy Goleman to Board of Adjustments (4-0)
- Approved sale of surplus vehicles and equipment via internet auction (4-0)
- Approved WMPD sale of surplus vehicles via internet auction (4-0)
- Authorized Certificate of Substantial Completion for Coleman Avenue Sewer Relocation (4-0)
- Authorized Entity/State Agreement with DOTD for McMillan Rd Ped Impr (4-0)