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Kenner City Council Regular Meeting - September 3, 2026

Council Meetings — Thursday, September 3, 2026
BodyKenner, Louisiana
SessionCouncil Meetings
DateThursday, September 3, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:58

Everything okay.

1:00

I hope everybody's feeling all right tonight.

1:35

Keith Conn, Keith Con.

1:46

City Attorney.

1:47

City Attorney.

30:03

We're gonna start the council meeting in one minute.

31:21

Okay, everyone take your seats.

31:23

We're gonna start the council meeting for September 3rd.

31:27

Do we have any special intentions?

31:33

Miss Newton.

31:34

I'd just like everyone to uh keep in the prayers.

31:37

One of our directors, their father passed away early this morning.

31:42

Yes, please keep them in your prayers.

31:44

Anyone else?

31:46

Councilmember Dunn, will you lead us in prayer?

31:57

Let us bow our heads.

31:59

Father, in the name of Jesus.

32:01

Dear Master, as we come to you this hour in the evening, we just want to come and tell you thank you for all the blessings that you have bestowed upon us.

32:11

Lord, we pray for the bereaved right now, dear God, in the department, that we have lost one, dear master, but we lift their families up to your throne of grace.

32:21

Lord asking you for mercy, asking you to be with them.

32:25

But dear God, you have kept us.

32:33

Lord, I pray for the mayor, the police chief, the fire chief, this council, and the city as a whole, praying that God that you will continue to give us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that we may move forward this city.

32:49

And we thank you once again for all that you have done.

33:04

In Jesus' name we pray.

33:06

Amen.

33:08

Thanks.

33:08

Thank you, Councilman Madone.

33:10

Chief Connolly, will you lead us in the pledge, please?

33:12

Sure.

33:13

Please place your hand over your heart.

33:14

Repeat after me.

33:15

I pledge of allegiance to the fly of the United States of America.

33:20

And to the father for which is things.

33:35

Council Clerk.

33:38

Yes, sir.

33:38

You have a forum, Council members.

33:43

In accordance with council resolution number B one four five five zero.

33:48

Please be advised that all cellular telephones and other devices of this nature must be deactivated or silenced throughout the council meeting.

33:54

Next we have correspondence reports from the mayor, CAO or department heads.

34:00

Mayor Glazer.

34:02

Thank you.

34:02

Just a couple of brief things we have coming up next week here in the city of Kenner.

34:07

Next Thursday, September 10th.

34:10

And every Thursday after that, another group is approached us to start our kind of a farmer's market again.

34:17

It's going to be the Kenner Market at Veterans Park at the site of the parking lot of where City Hall uh was located, 1801 Williams.

34:25

And next Saturday, September 12th here in Rivertown at Heritage Park from 5 p.m.

34:32

is Brass's.

35:00

Council Clerk.

35:01

Yes, sir.

35:03

We have any resolutions, motions, or other items from the floor.

35:07

Seeing none under the consent agenda, we have item one approval of minutes, the regular council meeting of August 21st, 2026.

35:14

Item two is approval of alcoholic beverage permit applications.

35:18

Item two A is a resolution grant and alcoholic beverage permit to Discovery Health Sciences Foundation on October 24th, 2026 at 3837 Loyola Drive in Kentucky Louisiana.

35:28

Item three is approval of bingo and public gathering applications.

35:31

Item 3A is application number 26-028 Roy Lanhoolin to hold a public gathering on October 4th, 2026, from 4 p.m.

35:39

to 8 p.m.

35:40

for the purpose of a gathering for night out against crime.

36:06

And that will conclude the consent agenda.

36:13

Councilman's please vote.

36:20

Oh, I'm sorry.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████████████████████████61%
Affordable Housing███████████15%
Engineering And Infrastructure████6%
Environmental Protection████6%
Public Safety████5%
Public Engagement██3%
Community Engagement██3%
Historic Preservation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Kenner City Council Regular Meeting - September 3, 2026

The Kenner City Council met on September 3, 2026, for a regular meeting. The meeting included a prayer led by Councilmember Dunn, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Connolly, a report from Mayor Glazer regarding upcoming events (Kenner Market at Veterans Park and Brass's at Heritage Park), and consideration of consent agenda items, public hearings, resolutions, first-reading ordinances, and public comments. Key actions included approval of a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for West Minister Tower Apartments, authorization of temporary signs for Lake Town Squadron, and failure to override mayoral vetoes on two items.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved minutes of the regular council meeting of August 21, 2026.
  • Approved an alcoholic beverage permit for Discovery Health Sciences Foundation for an event on October 24, 2026, at 3837 Loyola Drive.
  • Approved a bingo/public gathering application (No. 26-028) for Roy Lanhoolin to hold a "Night Out Against Crime" gathering on October 4, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • All consent items passed unanimously (5-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Larry Daigle (District 5): Thanked police and fire departments, commended District 5 Councilmember Reine. Asked about the status of braketag requirements (Item 16H) and received clarification that the current law remains enforceable until changed. Also questioned the lack of media coverage for Kenner during weather events; Mayor Glazer and PIO Valerie Brolin explained the city participates in parish-led press conferences.
  • Billy Lester (District 5): Inquired about braketag compliance for his vehicle due on September 18, 2026, given pending ordinance to repeal the requirement. Chief Connolly advised that the law is still on the books and enforceable.
  • Sharon Aguilard (District 1): Voiced opposition to the rezoning related to Command Construction, citing unmet promises (landscaping buffer, hard surface road, restrictions on storage). Councilmember Dunn clarified only a 150-foot portion was rezoned and violations have been cited. Planning Director Wendell Dufour and Councilmember Dunn committed to addressing the issues.
  • Phyllis Tremblin (District 1): Complained about foul odors and flies from LA Fish and Seafood at 606 Shaw Street, affecting residents with health conditions. Councilmember Dunn agreed to revisit the site.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 13A – West Minister Tower Apartments PILOT: Councilmember Wilmot introduced a resolution supporting a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) arrangement for Tower 2 of the apartments. Adam Parker (Butler Snow, representing Housing Preservation Inc.) presented the rehabilitation of Tower 1 (282 units, $4.1 million budget, completed with no resident displacement) and plans for Tower 2 ($2.6 million equity, expected to start October 1, 2026). He noted eight on-site staff positions and two additional being added, and that the property remains nonprofit-owned. Councilmembers expressed support for the project's positive impact on senior citizens. Passed 5-0.
  • Resolution 13B – Temporary signs for GMB Basketball LLC: Authorized temporary signs on public property for advertising the Lake Town Squadron initiative. Passed 5-0.
  • Items 19A and 19B – Veto Override Attempts:
    • Item 19A: Ordinance 13,225 (murals in Rivertown Historic District) was vetoed by Mayor Glazer on August 24, 2026. The mayor cited concerns about added regulatory layers and opposition from Rivertown business owners. The council attempted to override but the vote failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority.
    • Item 19B: Resolution B17532 (nominations to the New Orleans Aviation Board) was vetoed by Mayor Glazer on August 24, 2026, arguing that the mayor holds appointment authority under the city charter. The council’s override attempt also failed.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved Resolution 13A (West Minister Tower PILOT) by a vote of 5-0.
  • Approved Resolution 13B (temporary signs for Lake Town Squadron) by a vote of 5-0.
  • Failed to override the mayor's veto on Ordinance 13,225 (murals), leaving it null and void.
  • Failed to override the mayor's veto on Resolution B17532 (Aviation Board nominees), ending the council's nomination process.
  • Introduced numerous first-reading ordinances (Items 16A–16V) for future consideration, including property sales, budget amendments, zoning changes, vehicle purchases, and cooperative endeavor agreements.
  • Councilmember Wilmot noted ongoing communication with Silver Tree Management regarding resident concerns at West Minister Tower.

Meeting Transcript

Everything okay. I hope everybody's feeling all right tonight. Keith Conn, Keith Con. City Attorney. City Attorney. We're gonna start the council meeting in one minute. Okay, everyone take your seats. We're gonna start the council meeting for September 3rd. Do we have any special intentions? Miss Newton. I'd just like everyone to uh keep in the prayers. One of our directors, their father passed away early this morning. Yes, please keep them in your prayers. Anyone else? Councilmember Dunn, will you lead us in prayer? Let us bow our heads. Father, in the name of Jesus. Dear Master, as we come to you this hour in the evening, we just want to come and tell you thank you for all the blessings that you have bestowed upon us. Lord, we pray for the bereaved right now, dear God, in the department, that we have lost one, dear master, but we lift their families up to your throne of grace. Lord asking you for mercy, asking you to be with them. But dear God, you have kept us. Lord, I pray for the mayor, the police chief, the fire chief, this council, and the city as a whole, praying that God that you will continue to give us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that we may move forward this city. And we thank you once again for all that you have done. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Thanks. Thank you, Councilman Madone. Chief Connolly, will you lead us in the pledge, please? Sure. Please place your hand over your heart. Repeat after me. I pledge of allegiance to the fly of the United States of America. And to the father for which is things. Council Clerk. Yes, sir. You have a forum, Council members. In accordance with council resolution number B one four five five zero. Please be advised that all cellular telephones and other devices of this nature must be deactivated or silenced throughout the council meeting. Next we have correspondence reports from the mayor, CAO or department heads. Mayor Glazer. Thank you. Just a couple of brief things we have coming up next week here in the city of Kenner. Next Thursday, September 10th. And every Thursday after that, another group is approached us to start our kind of a farmer's market again. It's going to be the Kenner Market at Veterans Park at the site of the parking lot of where City Hall uh was located, 1801 Williams. And next Saturday, September 12th here in Rivertown at Heritage Park from 5 p.m. is Brass's. Council Clerk. Yes, sir. We have any resolutions, motions, or other items from the floor.

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