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Kenner public meetings in 2025

38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 19, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider $700,000 emergency power equipment rental

The Kenner City Council will review several high-value contracts for wastewater infrastructure and fleet equipment. The body is also considering a new five-year recycling services agreement and a zoning conditional use for airport expansion projects.

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Fri Dec 19, 2025

City Council

City Council approves $700,000 emergency power equipment contract

The Kenner City Council adopted numerous ordinances and contracts, covering leases, vehicle decals, HVAC services, and emergency equipment. A key decision was the approval of a contract up to $700,000 for rental of emergency power equipment for the General Services Department. Other actions included a lease of city right‑of‑way space and several procurement orders for fleet and public‑works needs.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission considers conditional use for airport expansion projects

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a conditional use ordinance for several airport infrastructure projects. The body will also vote to adopt the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended approval of airport conditional-use ordinance (P-19-25)

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of case P-19-25, a conditional‑use ordinance for airport projects. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted. A motion to approve the November 12, 2025 minutes was presented, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on lease agreements for city property at 400 Williams Blvd

The Kenner City Council meeting will consider several lease agreements for the city-owned lot at 400 Williams Boulevard, as outlined in Summary Ordinances No. 13,966 and 13,967. The agenda also includes approvals for various contracts and change orders, such as a $21,970 grant for the police department, a $70,000 increase to a janitorial supplies agreement, a $250,000 annual pavement‑marking contract, and a $414,378 purchase of a street‑sweeping truck. Additional items include routine approvals of permits, bids under $5,000, and zoning reclassifications.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

City Council

City Council approves contracts, grants, and zoning changes

The Kenner City Council approved contracts for janitorial services, D.A.R.E. officer salaries, and sewer repairs, as well as a grant for police training. The body also approved the election of new council leadership and finalized several construction and zoning projects.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

Board of Zoning Adjustments to hear appeals for Williams Blvd and Greenwood St

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will review two appeals regarding city ordinances. The meeting includes discussions on landscaping requirements and driveway design standards.

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✓ Decided: Board defers ZA-29-25 and partially approves variance for ZA-30-25

The board adopted the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It accepted a deferral request for case ZA-29-25 (3701 Williams Boulevard) to allow plan revisions, also unanimously. The board approved a partial variance for case ZA-30-25 (2605-2607 Greenwood Street), granting the requested changes except for a 120‑square‑foot portion, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Historic District Design Commission

Historic District Design Commission meeting cancelled

The Kenner Historic District Design Commission meeting scheduled for Dec 2, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall (303 Williams Boulevard) was cancelled. No cases were on the agenda.

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Fri Nov 21, 2025

City Council

City Council approves $5.2 million sewer lift station upgrade contract

The Kenner City Council will vote on a series of ordinances and contracts, including a $5,203,958 contract to upgrade a 4.0 MGD sewer lift station. Other items include emergency purchases for the fire department, new grant funding for the police department, and public hearings on an amusement center and a budget amendment. A settlement resolution for the Jessica Schriber lawsuit will also be considered.

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Fri Nov 21, 2025

City Council

City Council approves $5.2 million sewer lift station upgrade

The Kenner City Council met on November 21, 2025 and approved a series of ordinances and resolutions. Highlights include a $5,203,958 contract to upgrade a 4.0 MGD sewer lift station, emergency purchases for Fire Station 37, and acceptance of federal grants for police staffing. The council also approved permits for public gatherings, a playground equipment contract, and a zoning reclassification.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to approve lease for short street right‑of‑way with Eric Rotts

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on November 12, 2025. It will consider Ordinance P-18-25, which approves a lease with Eric Rotts for a 37‑foot by 16.2‑foot portion of the short street right‑of‑way in the Old Kenner Subdivision. The lease concerns property owned by the City of Kenner as shown on a survey dated January 23, 2023. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the minutes from October 22, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended approval of lease for short‑street right‑of‑way (P‑18‑25)

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of case P‑18‑25, a lease with Eric Rotts for a 37‑foot by 16.2‑foot portion of the short‑street right‑of‑way. The recommendation passed unanimously with five yeas and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned. The minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting were presented, but the outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Civil Service Board

Civil Service Board to approve minutes, set dates, and review salary plan

The Kenner Civil Service Board will approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Board members will set future meeting dates. The board will receive a status update on the classified Engineer position and consider a pay increase under Civil Service Rule IV, Section 4.07. A public comment period and possible executive session will follow.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new meeting dates and corrected September minutes

The Civil Service Board unanimously approved a motion to amend the September 22, 2025 minutes to correct the spelling of board member Sheldon Demas’s name. The Board also approved setting three future meeting dates for 2026. Additionally, the Board accepted updates to Civil Service Rule IV Section 4.07 concerning pay increases. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Kenner City Council to approve permits, contracts, and budget amendments

The Kenner City Council will meet to approve public gathering permits, accept bids for city projects, and consider ordinances for budget amendments and zoning changes.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Kenner City Council approves public gathering permits and fire station contracts

The Kenner City Council approved public gathering permits for community events and multiple contracts for city services, including fire station equipment and park lighting. The meeting also covered zoning changes and police department grants.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

Kenner Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting cancelled

The City of Kenner Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025, is cancelled. No cases are listed for this date.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Kenner commission to consider three ordinances and a subdivision plan

The Kenner Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to adopt minutes, consider an ordinance for an amusement center, approve two leases for a city property at 400 Williams Boulevard, and review a plan to subdivide two lots in the Old Kenner subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended approval of four development proposals

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance to establish an amusement center on Lot 18-F-1, Chateau Estates Subdivision. It also recommended approval of leases for a portion of Lot W-3, Square F at 400 Williams Boulevard with Rivertown Optical Shop, LLC and with Fleur de Luxe LLC. Finally, the commission recommended approval of a plan of resubdivision of Lots X-2A and X-2B with a shared access easement. All motions recorded four yeas and no nays, and the meeting was adjourned.

Fri Oct 17, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve storage warehouse construction on Parcel D-3-A2-A

The Kenner City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Summary Ordinance No. 13,952, which amends Ordinance 11,967 to allow a storage warehouse on Parcel D-3-A2-A in the Highway Park Subdivision. The council will also consider several public gathering applications for Halloween block parties and fall festivals, and will adopt resolutions authorizing settlements in two pending lawsuits against the city.

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Fri Oct 10, 2025

City Council

Kenner City Council to consider storage warehouse construction for Treasure Chest Casino

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to allow a storage warehouse in the Highway Park Subdivision. The body will also vote on several city contracts for public works, parks, and fire department equipment.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $2.68 M wastewater station improvement contract

The Kenner City Council will consider several contracts, including a $2,680,000 bid from Command Construction Industries for Chateau Transfer Station Improvements for the Wastewater Department. Other items include a $200,000 pump agreement, a $100,000 lawn equipment purchase, and a $55,580 internet service contract for the Police Department. A public hearing will address the Lead Hazard Grant Funds budget amendment. The meeting also includes routine approvals of permits, bids under $5,000, and ordinance updates.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

City Council

City Council approves permits and contracts for public events and city projects

The Kenner City Council approved permits for public gatherings and alcohol sales, and authorized contracts for police equipment, wastewater improvements, and playground construction.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

City Council

Council votes to suspend Rule 11 and shift agenda deadline to Oct 10

The Kenner City Council will consider a resolution to temporarily suspend Council Rule No. 11 of its Rules of Organization, Business, Order, and Procedure. The resolution also moves the deadline for submitting agenda items to Friday, October 10, 2025 at noon for the meeting scheduled on October 17, 2025. No other agenda items are listed.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

Board reviews appeals on front‑yard parking and greenbelt landscaping requirements

The Kenner Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider two appeals to Ordinance No. 11,062. One appeal (Case ZA 25-25) concerns the 40 % pavement limit for front‑yard and side‑yard areas at 1104 Minor Street. The other appeal (Case ZA 29-25) addresses greenbelt landscaping standards for 3701 Williams Boulevard. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and new business.

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✓ Decided: Board denied ZA-25-25 appeal and deferred ZA-29-25 case

The Board of Zoning Adjustments adopted the September 3, 2025 minutes unanimously. It moved case ZA-25-25 to the back of the agenda and later denied the appeal because the applicant did not appear. The board deferred case ZA-29-25 for one month to obtain additional information. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Ordinance amendment to permit a storage warehouse on Highway Park subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will adopt minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting and consider PUD-1-25, an amendment to Ordinance 11,967. The amendment would allow construction of a storage warehouse on Parcel D3‑A2‑A in the Highway Park Subdivision, owned by Treasure Chest Casino, LLC. The commission will also address any new business items before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended approval of storage warehouse project PUD-1-25

The Planning & Zoning Commission considered case PUD-1-25, an ordinance amendment to permit a storage warehouse on parcel D3‑A2‑A in the Highway Park Subdivision, owned by Treasure Chest Casino, LLC. After a presentation and no opposition, members voted yeas (Bezou, Blum, Cenac, Johnson) with no nays, resulting in a recommendation for approval. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Civil Service Board

Public comment on Civil Service Rule IV: Section 4.07 – Pay Increases

The Kenner Civil Service Board will approve minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting. It will open a public comment period to discuss Civil Service Rule IV, Section 4.07 concerning pay increases. An executive session will be held for the Civil Service Director’s Report. No other specific actions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Civil Service Rule IV changes and accepted director's report

The Civil Service Board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It opened and then closed the public comment period on Civil Service Rule IV: Section 4.07‑Pay Increases, receiving no comments, and accepted the rule changes as written. The board entered executive session to hear the Civil Service Director’s Report, then exited and accepted the report as written. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

Fri Sep 19, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $2.68 M wastewater project and multiple police equipment contracts

The Kenner City Council will vote on a $2,680,000 ordinance to improve the Chateau Transfer Station for the Wastewater Department and several contracts for the Police Department, including non‑lethal ammunition and vehicle accessories. It will also consider a $500,000 annual equipment rental agreement for wastewater operations, a conditional use for an automotive repair shop in the Briarwood Subdivision, and approvals for several public gathering permits. Additional items include minor change orders under $5,000 and rezoning reclassifications.

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Fri Sep 19, 2025

City Council

City approves $2.68 million wastewater station improvement contract

The Kenner City Council will vote on a range of items, including public gathering permits, several ordinances, and multiple procurement contracts. Major contracts include a $2,680,000 agreement for Chateau Transfer Station Improvements for the Wastewater Department and a $500,000 annual equipment rental for the same department. The council also adopts ordinances for police equipment purchases and a conditional use for an automotive repair shop.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Board approved four variances for 620 Oxley St and deferred one case

The board unanimously adopted the minutes from August 6, 2025. It approved all four variances requested for case ZA‑24‑25 at 620 Oxley Street. The board deferred case ZA‑25‑25 at 1104 Minor Street for 30 days. It also approved case ZA‑28‑25 at 1516 Lloyd Price Avenue.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Historic District Design Commission

Historic District Design Commission meeting cancelled

The Historic District Design Commission meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no cases for this date.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously recommended approval of two land‑use proposals

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use for a minor automotive repair shop (case P‑9‑25) and a lease of a portion of Lot 25‑A (case P‑11‑25). Both motions received yeas from all members and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

Fri Aug 22, 2025

City Council

Kenner City Council to consider $882,500 sewer lift station replacement

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including sewer and road projects. The body is also deciding on a police detail agreement for the North Kenner Library and a new civil service board representative.

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Fri Aug 22, 2025

City Council

Kenner City Council to consider traffic sign timing and police board appointment

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to adjust the timing of a 'no left turn' sign at a specific intersection. The body is also considering a resolution to ratify a representative for the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Board approved appeals for 3110 Ohio Street and 32 Grandbay Court

The Board adopted the July 2, 2025 minutes. It deferred the appeals for 620 Oxley Street and 1104 Minor Street for one month. It approved the appeals for 3110 Ohio Street and 32 Grandbay Court. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Civil Service Board

✓ Decided: Civil Service Board approves 3% COLA and postpones pay‑increase vote

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved a three‑percent cost‑of‑living adjustment for classified employees effective July 1, 2025. A vote on the proposed Civil Service Rule IV Section 4.07 pay increase was postponed because the required public notice was not timely. The meeting was adjourned at about 7:00 p.m.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Board approved 12 zoning adjustments, deferring one request

The Board adopted the June 4, 2025 minutes. It voted to hold the hearings for cases ZA‑12‑25 through ZA‑22‑25 together. The board unanimously approved each of the zoning adjustment requests ZA‑12‑25 through ZA‑23‑25. It deferred case ZA‑24‑25 for one month and then adjourned.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Board denies Chilangos parking variance and adopts prior meeting minutes

The board adopted the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, with four yeas, no nays, and one abstention. The board denied case ZA‑2‑25 (Chilangos) concerning off‑street parking requirements, with two yeas and three nays.

Wed May 28, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously recommended approval of major zoning amendment Z‑1‑25

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of ordinance Z‑1‑25, which amends multiple sections of the Unified Development Code. It also recommended approval of ordinance Z‑2‑25, rezoning a lot from mixed‑use to two‑family residential. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon May 12, 2025

Civil Service Board

✓ Decided: Board dismisses James Mohamad appeal

The board dismissed the appeal of James Mohamad (Docket 2021‑04) after a motion to dismiss was raised and signed by Chair Michelle Snow. The board also approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting unanimously and set three future meeting dates for July 21, September 22 and November 10, 2025. A motion to publish a public notice inviting comment on proposed civil‑service pay increases was approved, and the board entered and exited executive session unanimously before adjourning at 9:18 p.m.

Wed May 7, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Board defers Chilangos case and approves Laitano landscaping variance

The Board adopted the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It deferred case ZA‑2‑25 for Chilangos to allow time for a parking‑lot letter of no objection. It approved case ZA‑11‑25, granting Alejandro Laitano a reduction in required trees and shrubs. The meeting was then adjourned.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Board approves five variances, denies one, adopts prior minutes

The Board of Zoning Adjustments adopted the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. It approved variance requests for cases ZA-3-25, ZA-7-25, ZA-8-25, ZA-9-25, and ZA-10-25. It denied the variance request for case ZA-6-25. All votes were unanimous yeas.