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Kenner City Council Meeting - October 1, 2026

Council Meetings — Thursday, October 1, 2026
BodyKenner, Louisiana
SessionCouncil Meetings
DateThursday, October 1, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:18

Like to have everyone take their seats so we can still at the council meeting for October 1st.

0:27

Do we have any special intentions tonight?

0:34

Okay, Councilmember Dunn, would you lead us in prayer?

Speaker 2

0:44

Let us bow our heads.

0:46

Father, in the name of Jesus.

0:48

Dear Master, as we come to you once again this hour in the evening.

0:53

Father, we want to come and tell you thank you for all the blessings that you have bestowed upon us.

0:59

God, I pray tonight for the mayor.

1:01

I play, pray for the police chief, for the fire chief.

1:05

I pray for this administration.

1:07

I pray for the council, dear God, that you will look down and have mercy upon all of us, dear master.

1:14

But Father, we are asking tonight that you would continue to give us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that the decisions we make, dear God, would not be of ourselves, but of you, because we want to bless this city.

1:28

And I pray tonight, dear God, for the city of Kenner, that you will continue to be with us.

1:33

Lord, we're hearing about bad weather coming in.

1:36

But we're asking you to cover us tonight.

1:39

Be with us, be with the first responders that's out there working and doing the things to keep this city safe.

1:45

I pray for the policeman

Unassigned speaker

1:47

and

Speaker 2

1:48

the fireman, dear God, because they put

Unassigned speaker

1:50

their

Speaker 2

1:51

lives out there every day to keep us safe.

1:55

We can't pay you,

Unassigned speaker

1:57

but

Speaker 2

1:57

we can show enough tell you thank you.

1:59

In Jesus' name we pray.

2:01

Amen.

Speaker 1

2:02

Amen.

2:03

Thank you, Councilmember Dunn.

2:05

Uh Director Mark Lorioso, can you lead us in the pledge, please?

Unassigned speaker

2:09

Yes,

Speaker 3

2:10

please put your hand over your heart and repeat after me.

2:12

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

2:19

One nation.

2:21

Indivisible with liberty and justice for

Unassigned speaker

2:24

all.

Speaker 1

2:28

Thank you, Mark.

2:30

Before we get started, I just want to let everyone know that I lost a bet on the LSU old mis game, and uh I have my Ole Miss jersey on with the name on the back that's gonna receive this jersey after the council meeting.

2:49

So hopefully it doesn't go to waste.

2:52

Council Clerk.

Speaker 4

2:53

Yes, sir.

2:54

You have a quorum.

2:56

In accordance with council resolution number B 14550, please be advised that all cellular telephones and other devices of this nature must be deactivated or silenced throughout the council meeting.

3:06

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

Speaker 1

3:12

Mayor Glazer.

Unassigned speaker

3:14

All

Speaker 5

3:14

right, I have to be brief because I was threatened by a councilman, but I won't name Danny's uh out loud, but he's got to be brief.

3:22

I guess he's got somewhere to

Unassigned speaker

3:23

go.

Speaker 5

3:24

Just a couple of announcements.

3:26

Uh just to get it happens after the next uh council meeting, but uh annual trunk retreat at Musbertolino is October 17th.

3:34

Registration is currently open on our webs uh website.

3:40

Uh and also after the Kenner Food Truck Festival is Sunday, October 25th from 12 to 6 in Lake Town.

3:50

Three bands over 35 food trucks, crafts, kids zone.

Unassigned speaker

3:54

Uh

Speaker 5

3:54

it's normally well attended, and we we normally pick the Saints bye week.

Unassigned speaker

4:00

Uh

Speaker 5

4:00

but this year we picked their uh game in Paris.

4:04

So the game will be finished before we get started.

4:08

Um a bigger announcement is DOTD bid the Williams Boulevard North Overlay and Signal Ugrades.

4:16

So from pretty much 32nd Street to Joe Yenny will be uh a new roadway, improved signals and traffic uh massed arms.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████████████████████████████34%
Procedural█████████████████████████████29%
Economic Development████████████12%
Community Engagement████████8%
Pending Litigation█████5%
Homelessness█████5%
Public Works████4%
Public Safety███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Kenner City Council Meeting - October 1, 2026

The Kenner City Council held its regular meeting on October 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (22:00 UTC). The meeting began with a prayer led by Councilmember Dunn, the Pledge of Allegiance, and announcements from Mayor Glazer and Police Chief Conley. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, heard a public hearing on the sale of city-owned paper streets, approved rezoning measures, and passed a series of contracts and agreements.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: Regular council meeting of September 18, 2026 – approved 7-0.
  • Alcoholic Beverage Permit: Resolution granting a permit to Discovery Health Sciences Foundation for an event on November 7-8, 2026 – approved 7-0.
  • Bingo and Public Gathering Applications:
    • First Baptist Church of Kenner for a trunk-or-treat on October 31, 2026, 6-8 p.m. – approved 7-0.
    • Aram Mike MerriGetcheton for an annual Halloween block party on October 31, 2026, 6-10 p.m. at 216 Cotton Bayou Lane – approved 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Public Hearing on Sale of City Property (Item 9A):
    • Brian LeBon, representing Airport Motel LLC (adjacent property owner), opposed the sale, arguing that the streets may be public servitudes rather than owned property, and cited legal concerns and a reversionary statute. He requested the sale be suspended pending title inquiry.
    • Lee Roussel, representing applicant PNU Patel (MSY Suites LLC), supported the sale, stating the streets are owned by the city, the sale follows proper process, and the development will bring a new hotel, improve Lexington Avenue, and generate tax revenue. He noted the applicant has successfully developed hotels in Kenner.
    • Councilmember Dunn expressed opposition, stating the street is directly behind an existing hotel and would be used as a parking lot, raising fire access concerns. She argued it is not good business sense and that the adjacent property owner (Vero) had maintained the street for years without being given an opportunity to purchase.
  • Public Comments on Special Subjects:
    • Yolanda King (District 1) shared her personal story of alleged neglect by the city, stating she is homeless despite having contributed to the city for 62 years. She requested help and noted she had been asked to return to the council.
    • Alexis Cavalier (District 1) requested reconsideration of her occupational license for an aesthetics business, stating the zoning at the proposed location does not permit her services, while similar activities (cheerleading) are allowed. She was directed to discuss with the district councilmember.
    • Wendy Woodsett (District 2) announced a ribbon-cutting event for a bus purchased at a city auction on November 7, 2026, and asked what services are available for homeless individuals like Yolanda King. The administration responded that services are income-qualified and provided contact information.

Discussion Items

  • Sale of City Property (Item 9A): The council discussed the proposed sale of 26,831 sq ft of unimproved 29th Street and 7,500 sq ft of Lexington Avenue to MSY Suites LLC for a hotel development. Director Salvinski presented the staff recommendation, noting an appraisal of $137,326, planning commission approval, and utility access agreements. Councilmember Dunn strongly opposed; Council President Brannigan and others supported the sale, citing economic development, property taxes, and the city receiving a new hotel and improved street. The city attorney confirmed the city owns the property and has authority to sell.
  • Rezoning of 12th Street Right-of-Way (Item 11A): Public hearing to rezone two 60 ft x 300 ft portions of unimproved 12th Street from multiple districts to SI Special Industrial. Director Salvinski explained the lots were previously sold and had five different zoning districts; the rezoning would allow development. No opposition was heard. Approved 7-0.
  • Rezoning of Lot 12A (Item 11B): Public hearing to rescind a planned unit development ordinance and rezone lot 12A to SI Special Industrial. The applicant had purchased the lot after the original PUD required further amendment. Staff recommended approval. Approved 7-0.
  • Contracts and Agreements (Items 15A-15K): The council approved 11 items, including:
    • Environmental services (ELOS Environmental, $75,000 annually) – 7-0.
    • Roof replacement at Office of Motor Vehicles (New Works LLC, $64,875) – 7-0.
    • Planetarium maintenance (Siler Instrument, $50,000 annually) – 7-0.
    • Microsoft Surface laptops (Shy International, $56,765) – 7-0.
    • State aid for police (two agreements: $500,000 for body cameras/technology, $3 million for protective gear and facility upgrades) – 7-0. Chief Conley thanked legislators.
    • Change order for Pontchartrain Center renovations (total $3,659,852.83) – Councilmember Wilmot requested explanation; changes included mold remediation and a new player entrance. Approved 7-0.
    • Staffing services for game days at Pontchartrain Center (Pelican Events LLC, $300,000 annually) – Councilmember Lahat questioned cost pass-through; administration confirmed costs will be passed to the squadron, calculated based on Birmingham experience. Approved 7-0.
    • Gorman Rupp pumps (DXP Enterprises, $500,000) – 7-0.
    • Chassis for fleet (ITA Truck Sales, $95,937.95) – 7-0.
    • Exterior doors at Rivertown Theater (Reliable Foundations, accepted as complete) – 7-0.
  • First Reading Ordinances (Items 16A-16J): Ten items were introduced for first reading, including pump repairs, emergency lighting, legal services, portable toilets, engineering services, electrical conduit, fire station planning, labor services for events, parking management, and housekeeping services. No vote was taken.

Key Outcomes

  • Sale of City Property (Item 9A): Approved 6-1 (Councilmember Dunn opposed). The council authorized the sale of the two unimproved street portions to MSY Suites LLC for $137,326.
  • Rezoning (Item 11A): Approved 7-0.
  • Rezoning (Item 11B): Approved 7-0.
  • All Consent Agenda Items: Approved 7-0.
  • All Items 15A-15K: Approved 7-0.
  • Public Comments: Council staff provided contact information for homeless services; Councilmember Stagney suggested discussing the zoning issue further with the applicant.
  • Next Steps: The council will reconvene for future meetings; the October 17 trunk-or-treat, October 25 Food Truck Festival, and October 6 National Night Out were announced.

Meeting Transcript

Like to have everyone take their seats so we can still at the council meeting for October 1st. Do we have any special intentions tonight? Okay, Councilmember Dunn, would you lead us in prayer? Let us bow our heads. Father, in the name of Jesus. Dear Master, as we come to you once again this hour in the evening. Father, we want to come and tell you thank you for all the blessings that you have bestowed upon us. God, I pray tonight for the mayor. I play, pray for the police chief, for the fire chief. I pray for this administration. I pray for the council, dear God, that you will look down and have mercy upon all of us, dear master. But Father, we are asking tonight that you would continue to give us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that the decisions we make, dear God, would not be of ourselves, but of you, because we want to bless this city. And I pray tonight, dear God, for the city of Kenner, that you will continue to be with us. Lord, we're hearing about bad weather coming in. But we're asking you to cover us tonight. Be with us, be with the first responders that's out there working and doing the things to keep this city safe. I pray for the policeman and the fireman, dear God, because they put their lives out there every day to keep us safe. We can't pay you, but we can show enough tell you thank you. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Councilmember Dunn. Uh Director Mark Lorioso, can you lead us in the pledge, please? Yes, please put your hand over your heart and repeat after me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Mark. Before we get started, I just want to let everyone know that I lost a bet on the LSU old mis game, and uh I have my Ole Miss jersey on with the name on the back that's gonna receive this jersey after the council meeting. So hopefully it doesn't go to waste. Council Clerk. Yes, sir. You have a quorum. In accordance with council resolution number B 14550, 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. All right, I have to be brief because I was threatened by a councilman, but I won't name Danny's uh out loud, but he's got to be brief. I guess he's got somewhere to go. Just a couple of announcements. Uh just to get it happens after the next uh council meeting, but uh annual trunk retreat at Musbertolino is October 17th.

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