Gretna public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two appeals to staff decisions. One concerns a request for a driveway wider than 20 feet at 1001 Washington Street by Nelson Clayton Homes, LLC. The other concerns side setback requirements for a new single-family home on the corner of 8th Street and Dolhonde Street (Lot 8-B, Square 23, New Mechanickham Subdivision). No other agenda items are listed.

• Appeal for a 20'+ wide driveway at 1001 Washington Street (Nelson Clayton Homes, LLC)
• Appeal for side setback requirements for a new single-family home on 8th Street & Dolhonde Street, Lot 8-B, Square 23, New Mechanickham Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to approve an appeal for a 25-foot-wide driveway at 1001 Washington Street, overturning the staff's denial based on the 20-foot limit in the UDC. The commission also unanimously approved an appeal for reduced setbacks on a new home at 8th and Dolhonde Streets, with a condition that the setback match the existing home behind it.

• Approved 25-ft driveway at 1001 Washington St (4-1)
• Denied staff recommendation to uphold 20-ft driveway limit (1-4)
• Approved reduced setbacks for new home at 8th & Dolhonde St (5-0)
• Conditioned setback approval on gable alignment with existing home

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna Mayor and City Council meeting on November 12, 2025 includes a resolution to order a special election on March 28, 2026 to approve a five‑mill special tax for fire protection in precincts G‑001 through G‑011. The council will also consider a major resubdivision that consolidates lots 19‑25 in the Suburban Park Subdivision into a single lot (Lot 19A) at 59 Westbank Expressway. Additional consent‑agenda resolutions authorize up to $150,000 for bathroom facilities at Gretna City Park, a $65,290 payment to Gibbs Construction for a new fire station at 1200 Lafayette Street, and police security services for the Second Parish Court building at 100 Huey P. Long Avenue. The agenda also includes presentations, monthly departmental reports, and the adoption of the 2026 legislative calendar ordinance.

• Resolution ordering a special election on March 28, 2026 to levy a 5.00‑mill tax for fire protection in precincts G‑001 through G‑011
• Council approval of major resubdivision consolidating Lots 19‑25 into Lot 19A at 59 Westbank Expressway
• Resolution authorizing up to $150,000 for bathroom facilities at Gretna City Park
• Resolution authorizing payment of $65,290 to Gibbs Construction for new fire station at 1200 Lafayette Street
• Resolution authorizing police department security services for Second Parish Court at 100 Huey P. Long Avenue (Jan 1 – Dec 31 2026)

The Gretna City Council called a special election for March 28, 2026, to ask voters to renew a 5-mill property tax for fire protection for 10 years (2027-2036). The council also approved paying the final $65,290 invoice for the new fire station while reserving rights to seek reimbursement of about $125,000 in costs related to construction delays and deficiencies. Several other resolutions were approved, including a $424,602 contract amendment for the 25th Street Canal project and a $150,000 cooperative agreement for park bathrooms.

• Called special election for 5-mill fire tax renewal on March 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved final $65,290 invoice for new fire station, reserving rights to claim ~$125,000 in costs (unanimous)
• Approved $424,602 contract amendment for 25th Street Canal design (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 cooperative agreement for Gretna City Park bathrooms (unanimous)
• Approved court security MOU with Second Parish Court for 2026 (unanimous)
• Granted partial servitude to property owner at 514-516 Second Street (unanimous)
• Approved major resubdivision at 59 Westbank Expressway into one lot (unanimous)
• Approved litigation settlement in consolidated cases (unanimous)

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna Mayor and City Council will hold a hearing to consider the emergency revocation of the alcoholic beverage permit for Isa Vibe Bar & Lounge at 1010 Friedrichs Street. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 3:30 PM.

• Emergency revocation hearing for Isa Vibe Bar & Lounge at 1010 Friedrichs Street
• Consideration of alcoholic beverage permit for Brent Tigler (The Tigler Group, LLC)

The Gretna City Council held a special meeting to consider revoking the probationary/temporary alcoholic beverage outlet permit for Issa Vibe Bar & Lounge at 1010 Friedrichs Street, owned by Brent Tigler (The Tigler Group, LLC). Police Chief Brett Lawson reported over 60 calls for service since April 1, including traffic issues, battery, assault, and violent crimes, and noted increased complaints from residents and businesses. The owner was notified but did not attend. The council voted unanimously to revoke the permit, and the city administration will notify the owner of the decision.

• Revoked probationary/temporary alcoholic beverage outlet permit for Issa Vibe Bar & Lounge (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:37 PM (unanimous)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and cooperative agreements with Jefferson Parish. The body is also considering ordinances to amend the Unified Development Code regarding sign standards.

• Contract with Pedal Valve, Inc. for AMI Water Meters and Installation at a cost of $3,664,900.66
• Agreement with Jefferson Parish for the Home Incarceration Program (HIP) not to exceed $895,349
• Change order for Hi-Tech Electric, Inc. for Huey P. Long Decorative Lighting Project increase of $90,037.00
• Agreement for construction of a Pavilion at Richard Street Park (96 Seventh Street) not to exceed $25,000
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code Sec. 58-191 through Sec. 58-202 regarding signs

The Gretna City Council approved a $3,664,900.66 contract with Pedal Valve, Inc. for AMI water meters and installation, and adopted Ordinance No. 5027 amending the Unified Development Code's sign regulations, including new rules for pole signs on the Westbank Expressway. The council also approved a settlement in a lawsuit against the city, and authorized several other contracts and agreements, including a $895,349 home incarceration program agreement with Jefferson Parish.

• Approved $3,664,900.66 contract with Pedal Valve, Inc. for AMI water meters and installation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5027 amending sign regulations in the Unified Development Code (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Janice Marie Bryant vs. Keri Lynch, City of Gretna, et al. (unanimous)
• Authorized $895,349 agreement with Jefferson Parish for Home Incarceration Program services (unanimous)
• Approved $90,037 change order for Huey P. Long Decorative Lighting Project (2nd-5th St) (unanimous)
• Approved $12,461 change order for Huey P. Long Decorative Lighting Project (11th St-Westbank Expwy) (unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 agreement for pavilion construction at Richard Street Park (unanimous)
• Approved $3,664,900.66 contract with Pedal Valve, Inc. for AMI water meters (unanimous)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to consider an ordinance amending the revised budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The proposal involves adjusting five different funds to cover festival costs, infrastructure repairs, and grant fluctuations.

• Proposed $150,000 expenditure increase for the Gretna Heritage Fest (Fund 18 Tourism)
• Proposed $200,000 transfer from Fund 31 Capital Projects to Fund 39 25th Street Project
• Proposed budget adjustment for bond proceeds transfer from Fund 31 to Fund 1 General Fund for Park and Parkways infrastructure repairs
• Proposed reallocation of revenues and expenditures in Police Grant Fund 35

The Gretna City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 5019, amending the revised budget for fiscal year April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The amendment adjusts funds for the Gretna Heritage Fest, capital projects, police grants, and the 25th Street Project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5019 amending the FY2024-25 budget (4-0)
• Increased Gretna Heritage Fest budget by $150,000 in Fund 18
• Adjusted transfer of bond proceeds from Fund 31 to Fund 1 for park improvements
• Reallocated revenues and expenditures in Police Grant Fund 35
• Increased transfer from Fund 31 to Fund 39 for 25th Street Project by $200,000

Historic District Commission

The commission is reviewing requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for four properties. One property is scheduled for discussion regarding new construction and demolition.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for iron handrails at 1118 Huey P Long Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for front door at 341-343 Ocean Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness for handrails at 820 Derbigny Street (Stop Work Order)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for gutters and windows at 1030 8th Street
• Discussion of new construction and demolition at 537 Huey P Long Avenue

The Historic District Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 1118 Huey P Long Avenue, 341-343 Ocean Avenue, 820 Derbigny Street, and 1030 8th Street, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The commission also discussed a demolition and new construction request for 537 Huey P Long Avenue but took no action, noting additional information is needed. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm.

• Approved COA 25-085 for iron handrails at 1118 Huey P Long Avenue (7-0)
• Approved COA 25-086 for front door at 341-343 Ocean Avenue (7-0)
• Approved COA 25-087 for handrails at 820 Derbigny Street (7-0)
• Approved COA 25-088 for gutters and windows at 1030 8th Street (7-0)
• Discussed demolition and new construction at 537 Huey P Long Avenue; no action taken

Historic District Commission

The Commission is meeting to review and decide on Certificates of Appropriateness for various property changes. Requests include signs, repairs, and structural modifications within the historic districts.

• New construction request at 629 Fourth Street
• Demolition request at 733-735 Sixth Street
• Fence and gate request at 1030 Eighth Street
• Sign requests at 1132 Franklin Street, 1100 Fourth Street, 929 Lafayette Street, and 152 Huey P Long Avenue
• Handrail request at 504 First Street

The Historic District Commission approved nine certificates of appropriateness for signs, repairs, renovations, porch lights, and new construction, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. One demolition request at 733-735 Sixth Street was deferred. The commission also heard that the City Council will consider removing art murals on commercial buildings from HDC review at its December 9 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda for COAs 25-095, 25-096, 25-097 (4-0)
• Approved COA 25-098 for sign at 929 Lafayette St (4-0)
• Approved COA 25-099 for repairs at 1136 Jefferson St (6-0)
• Approved COA 25-100 for sign at 152 Huey P Long Ave (5-0, Peer recused)
• Approved COA 25-101 for renovations at 1030 Eighth St (6-0)
• Approved COA 25-102 for porch lights at 630 Huey P Long Ave (4-0)
• Approved COA 25-103 for new construction at 629 Fourth St (6-0)
• Deferred demolition request for 733-735 Sixth St (6-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider changing the zoning of several lots to a Neighborhood Commercial district. The body will also vote on adopting a new Employee Handbook of Personnel Policies and a resolution regarding asbestos abatement and demolition.

• Zoning change from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) for 59 Westbank Expressway
• Adoption of the Employee Handbook of Personnel Policies (July 1, 2025)
• Resolution for the 100 Westbank Expressway Asbestos Abatement & Demolition Contract with Pipeworks Plumbing and Demolition, LLC
• Special event permits for St. Cletus Fall Festival and Timberlane Halloween Block Party
• Introduction of an ordinance to amend Unified Development Code sign standards (Sec. 58-191 through Sec. 58-202)

The Gretna City Council unanimously approved a zoning change for 59 Westbank Expressway, converting six lots from single‑family residential to neighborhood commercial with fence and lot‑consolidation conditions. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to issue a certificate of substantial completion for the 100 Westbank Expressway asbestos abatement contract, and approved special event permits for the St. Cletus Fall Festival and Timberlane Halloween Block Party. An agenda amendment to add a Gretna Fest video was likewise approved.

• Approved agenda amendment to add “Sneak Peak Gretna Fest 2025” video (unanimous)
• Approved special event permits: St. Cletus Fall Festival (Oct 17‑19) and Timberlane Halloween Block Party (Oct 31) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-047 authorizing Mayor to issue Certificate of Substantial Completion for 100 Westbank Expressway Asbestos Abatement & Demolition contract (Yeas: Rau, Carr, Smith, Hinyub, Miller; Nays: none)
• Approved rezoning of 59 Westbank Expressway (Lots 19‑25) from R‑1 to C‑1 with fence and lot‑consolidation conditions (Yeas: Smith, Carr, Rau, Hinyub, Miller; Nays: none)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5025 amending the Unified Development Code to change zoning of 59 Westbank Expressway (Yeas: Smith, Miller, Hinyub, Rau, Carr; Nays: none)

Historic District Commission

The Gretna Historic District Commission will review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding renovations, additions, and demolitions at 9 properties. The meeting also includes a discussion on the renovation of the Gretna Marketplace.

• 411 Lafayette Street: Molding under gutters
• 723 Huey P. Long Avenue: Handrails
• 1019 Monroe Street: Iron fence and gate
• 341-343 Ocean Avenue: Front door
• Gretna Marketplace: Renovation discussion

The Historic District Commission removed 1614 Hancock Street from the agenda because it is not in the historic district and deferred the 537 Huey P. Long Avenue request while the applicant was out of town. The commission approved certificates of appropriateness for several properties, including 411 Lafayette Street and 720 Huey P. Long Avenue. It also approved demolition and new construction at 629 4th Street and moved 341‑343 Ocean Avenue to a preliminary conference.

• 1614 Hancock Street removed from agenda (property not in historic district)
• 537 Huey P. Long Avenue request deferred (applicant out of town)
• Certificate of Appropriateness issued for 411 Lafayette Street (consent agenda approved 6-0)
• Certificate of Appropriateness issued for 720 Huey P. Long Avenue (approved 6-0)
• Demolition approved for 629 4th Street (5-0)
• New construction approved for 629 4th Street (5-0)
• 341‑343 Ocean Avenue converted to preliminary conference (6-0)
• Certificate of Appropriateness issued for 626 Newton Street (approved 6-0)

Historic District Commission

The commission will administer oaths of office to three members and review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body is deciding on various residential and commercial modifications, including fences, doors, and new construction.

• New construction preliminary conference for 624 Magellan Street
• Stop Work Order regarding handrails at 925 Madison Street
• Commercial renovations at 1024 Fourth Street
• Addition request for 216 Amelia Street
• Accessory building request for 228 Amelia Street

The commission approved five certificate of appropriateness applications by consent, with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved individual COAs for properties on 11th Street, Lafayette Street, Ocean Avenue, Magellan Street, and Fourth Street, each with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Several other applications were sent to preliminary conference for further review.

• Approved five COAs (504 First St, 836 Huey P. Long Ave, 628 Fourth St, 501 Derbigny St, 1114 Washington St) by consent (6‑0)
• Approved COA 25‑067 for 938 11th Street (7‑0)
• Approved COA 25‑068 for 737 Lafayette Street renovations (7‑0)
• Approved COA 25‑069 for 737 Lafayette Street front door (7‑0)
• Approved COA 25‑070 for 439 Ocean Avenue door and siding (7‑0)
• Approved COA 25‑071 for 441 Ocean Avenue door and siding (7‑0)
• Approved COA 25‑072 for 624 Magellan Street new construction (7‑0)
• Approved COA 25‑073 for 739 Fourth Street trim lights (6‑0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to consider a resolution and an ordinance to borrow up to $18 million. The funds would be used for public utility infrastructure improvements and other capital projects.

• Resolution to authorize not to exceed $18,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority
• Ordinance to incur debt for a loan with the LCDA for Public Improvement Projects
• Recommendation of The Becknell Law Firm, APLC as bond counsel
• Authorization of Sisung Securities Corporation as municipal advisor
• Authorization of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company as Underwriter

The council adopted Resolution 2025-032 authorizing the City of Gretna to obtain up to $18,000,000 in revenue bonds through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. The council also approved the introduction of an ordinance to incur the debt and proceed with the bond issuance. Both actions were approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 12:16 PM.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-032 authorizing up to $18 M bond financing (5-0)
• Approved introduction of ordinance to incur debt for the bond issue (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimously)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss and approve an emergency repair for a 12" water line leak. The leak is located beneath LA Highway 23 at the intersection of Belle Chasse Highway and Gretna Boulevard.

• Emergency repair of 12" water line leak beneath LA Highway 23 (Belle Chasse Highway and Gretna Boulevard)

The council declared an extreme emergency for the 12” waterline leak under LA 23 and approved a contract with BLD Services LLC to replace it with a new 14” HDPE pipe. The contract was authorized by a unanimous vote of the four present council members, with Councilman Miller absent. The emergency declaration received the same unanimous approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved contract with BLD Services LLC for emergency waterline repair (4-0, Miller absent)
• Declared an extreme emergency for the 12” waterline leak (4-0, Miller absent)
• Adjourned the emergency meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission is meeting to review and decide on Certificates of Appropriateness for various property modifications. These requests include new construction, signage, and repairs to residential and commercial structures.

• New construction request for 624 Magellan Street
• Commercial sign request for 749 3rd Street
• Stop work orders for doors and siding at 439 and 441 Ocean Avenue
• Shed approval for 918 Weyer Street
• Front steps approval for 525 Derbigny Street

The commission approved the consent agenda items by a 5-0 vote. It issued several Certificates of Appropriateness and converted three applications to preliminary conference, all by 5-0 votes. A commercial sign application was approved 4-0 with one member recused. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved consent agenda COAs (5-0)
• Approved COA for 1010 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved COA for 815 Anson Street (5-0)
• Approved COA for 349 Hamilton Street (5-0)
• Approved COA for 1119 12th Street (5-0)
• Converted 439 Ocean Avenue to preliminary conference (5-0)
• Approved commercial sign at 749 3rd Street (4-0, recused member)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 PM (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider a consent agenda that includes two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for a front door at 335 4th Street and a shed at 717 Dolhonde Street. It will also discuss individual requests for windows, renovations, a shed, garage doors, and a fence at eight separate properties in Districts 1 and 2. The meeting concludes with standard procedural items.

• Consent agenda: Certificate of Appropriateness for front door at 335 4th Street (Applicant: Jeb S Tate)
• Consent agenda: Certificate of Appropriateness for shed at 717 Dolhonde Street (Applicant: Jane D. Johns)
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for window replacement at 1010 5th Street (Applicant: Lynnette Gordon)
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for fence at 514 Perry Street (Applicant: Zack Dieterick)
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for garage doors at 219 Newton Street (Applicant: Susan Percle)

The commission voted unanimously (6-0) to approve Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 335 4th Street, 717 Dolhonde Street, 509 Hancock Street, 501 Newton Street, 507 Weyer Street, and 219 Newton Street. The COA for 514 Perry Street was approved 5-0, with Commissioner Zack Dietrich recused. The application for 1010 5th Street was placed on the Preliminary Conference agenda. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved COA for 335 4th Street (front door) – 6-0
• Approved COA for 717 Dolhonde Street (shed) – 6-0
• Moved 1010 5th Street to Preliminary Conference – 6-0
• Approved COA for 509 Hancock Street (windows) – 6-0
• Approved COA for 501 Newton Street (renovations) – 6-0
• Approved COA for 507 Weyer Street (shed) – 6-0
• Approved COA for 219 Newton Street (garage doors) – 6-0
• Approved COA for 514 Perry Street (fence) – 5-0 (recusal)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Gretna Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a major resubdivision request at 703 Van Trump Street and a conditional use permit for a dog grooming business at 628 Fourth Street. Both items are recommendations for the City Council.

• Major resubdivision of 703 Van Trump Street (McDonoghville Subdivision)
• Conditional Use Permit for dog grooming at 628 Fourth Street
• Recommendation to Council for both items

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the major subdivision request for 703 Van Trump Street. It also approved the conditional use permit for a dog‑grooming business at 628 Fourth Street, limiting the use to grooming only. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved major subdivision at 703 Van Trump St (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for dog grooming at 628 Fourth St (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review a major site plan request for a coin-operated laundromat. The meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025.

• Major Site Plan Review for a coin-operated laundromat at 853 Gretna Blvd. (Applicant: Elliott J. Hano)

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the major site plan for 853 Gretna Boulevard. After public comment, the commission approved the plan with all staff‑recommended conditions and added the removal of the “Smokers Porch.” The approval passed with four yeas and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved major site plan for 853 Gretna Blvd with staff conditions and removal of Smokers Porch (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a major site plan for a drive-through Chick-fil-A and a variance for a property on Weyer Street. The body will also review proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding sign standards.

• Major Site Plan Review for a drive-through Chick-fil-A at 83 Westbank Expressway
• Variance request for reduced exterior side setback dimensions at 2135 Weyer Street
• Proposed text amendments to Unified Development Code Chapter 58, Article IV, Division 3 (Signs), Sections 58-191 through 58-202

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the major site‑plan review for the drive‑through Chick‑fil‑A at 83 Westbank Expressway, adopting staff‑recommended conditions. It also approved a variance allowing a reduced exterior side setback for the residential rebuild at 2135 Weyer Street. In addition, the commission approved text amendments to the Unified Development Code’s signage regulations, with a condition to revise decorative covering details. All three actions passed unanimously (3‑0) and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Major Site Plan Review for 83 Westbank Expressway Chick‑fil‑A (conditions) – Yeas: Carr, Cadres, Rolf; Nays: none
• Approved variance for 2135 Weyer Street reduced side setback (conditions) – Yeas: Cadres, Carr, Rolf; Nays: none
• Approved Unified Development Code text amendments on signs (decorative covering condition) – Yeas: Rolf, Cadres, Carr; Nays: none
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous approval

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to discuss infrastructure funding, sign ordinance updates, and event requests. The body is reviewing a contract amendment for canal improvements and a site plan for a new business.

• Contract amendment for Burke-Kleinpeter, Inc. to increase 25th Street Canal Improvements Project by $190,000.00
• Proposed ordinance amending Unified Development Code Chapter 58 regarding sign standards
• Major site plan review for a coin operated laundromat at 853 Gretna Blvd.
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Gretna Economic Development Association for 2025 GretnaFest
• Appointment of Belinda C. Constant to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority

The council voted unanimously to approve a $190,000 increase to the contract with Burk‑Kleinpeter, Inc. for additional hydrologic modeling on the 25th Street Canal project. It also approved the settlement in the Yesenia Fuentes litigation and awarded the official journal contract to The Times Picayune‑New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch. The agenda was amended to add an electronic‑enforcement ordinance, and the consent agenda items, including the GretnaFest agreement and the mayor’s appointment to a state authority, were all approved.

• Amended agenda to add electronic‑enforcement ordinance (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved official journal bid to The Times Picayune‑New Orleans Advocate ($4.62 per column inch) (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved settlement in Yesenia Fuentes v. City of Gretna case (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $190,000 amendment to Burk‑Kleinpeter contract for 25th Street Canal improvements (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized mayor to enter Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 2025 GretnaFest (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 to 25th Street Canal contract (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved mayor’s two‑year appointment to Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted all items on the consent agenda (4 yeas, 0 nays)

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna City Council meeting will consider several resolutions, ordinances, and permits, including a contract amendment for a demolition project. Council members will vote on a $63,783.88 increase to the Pipeworks Plumbing contract for work on 100 Westbank Expressway. Additional items include cooperative development agreements, surplus property ordinances, and a site‑plan review for a Chick‑Fil‑A drive‑through.

• Approve Change Order No.1 increasing Pipeworks Plumbing contract by $63,783.88 for 100 Westbank Expressway demolition
• Authorize Cooperative Development Agreement with Chick‑Fil‑A at 83 Westbank Expressway for infrastructure improvements
• Adopt ordinance allowing private sale of surplus police weapons to current or former officers
• Approve ABO permits for Hancock Express Food Mart (1500 Hancock St.) and WH Seafood (1632 Lafayette St.)
• Review major site‑plan request for Chick‑Fil‑A drive‑through at 83 Westbank Expressway

The council adopted Resolution 2025-020, proclaiming May 11‑17, 2025 as National Police Week. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-021, proclaiming May 18‑24, 2025 as National EMS Week. Both resolutions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-020 proclaiming National Police Week (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-021 proclaiming National EMS Week (5-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna City Council will vote on the bid recommendation and award for the Burmaster Transfer Facility Project, reviewing three bids ranging from $1,891,412.60 to $2,448,110.70. Council members will also consider a vested‑rights termination for 2224 Newton Street, adopt several proclamations and resolutions (Fair Housing Month, Air Quality Awareness Week, a maintenance agreement for state right‑of‑way grass cutting, and a bike‑station agreement), and approve an ordinance amending sign standards in the Unified Development Code. Additional items include a major resubdivision for a church expansion at 2000 Huey P. Long Avenue and the adoption of an ordinance to sell surplus city property at auction.

• Approval of bid recommendation and award for the Burmaster Transfer Facility Project – bids: Otwell Services, LLC $1,891,412.60; Cycle Construction LLC $2,284,232.20; LMB Services, LLC $2,448,110.70
• Vested rights determination for the property at 2224 Newton Street (Lot 113‑B1)
• Adoption of resolutions proclaiming April 2025 as Fair Housing Month and April 28‑May 4 2025 as Air Quality Awareness Week, plus maintenance and bike‑station agreements
• Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code sections 58‑191 through 58‑202 (sign standards)
• Major resubdivision of lots for Good Hope Baptist Church expansion at 2000 Huey P. Long Avenue

The council amended the agenda to add two resolutions and two ordinances, all of which were approved unanimously. The resolutions proclaimed May 2025 as Building Safety Month and authorized up to $75,000 for night‑vision goggles and drones. Ordinances were adopted to require financial suitability for extensions and to sell surplus police weapons to officers. New Council Member Randy S. Carr and interim Police Chief Brett J. Lawson were sworn in to complete unexpired terms and begin new terms on July 1, 2025.

• Amended agenda to add two resolutions and two ordinances (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming May 2025 as Building Safety Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing up to $75,000 for night‑vision goggles and drones (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance requiring financial suitability before extending vested‑right periods (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance allowing private sale of surplus police weapons to officers (unanimous)
• Sworn in Randy S. Carr as Council Member for District 4 (unexpired term ends 6/30/25, new term 7/1/25‑6/30/29)
• Sworn in Brett J. Lawson as interim Chief of Police (unexpired term ends 6/30/25, new term 7/1/25‑6/30/29)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the closeout of the Love Louisiana Outdoors Program. The body will also consider permits for Gretna Fest 2025 and several intergovernmental agreements.

• Public hearing on the closeout of $391,908.10 in LCDBG-CV funds used for three public parks
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting motorized vehicles on the Mississippi River Levee
• Proposed zoning change for Lots 19-25, Square 9, Suburban Park Subdivision from R-1 to C-1
• Permits for Gretna Fest 2025 (October 2-4) and alcohol service for various vendors
• Agreement with Rostan Solutions for 2025 Hurricane Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring

The City Council adopted a resolution setting the 2025 millage rates at 56.45 mills for Gretna and 36.49 mills for Annexed Timberlane. The council also approved several key city appointments, including the Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector and City Clerk. A resolution authorizing the mayor to contract with ABA ETHOS, LLC for design and construction of improvements at the Gretna BMX track was unanimously adopted.

• Adopted 2025 millage rates: 56.45 mills for Gretna, 36.49 mills for Annexed Timberlane (Yeas 4, Nays 0, Absent 1)
• Approved appointment of Raylyn C. Stevens as CFO/Tax Collector and Norma-Jean Cruz as City Clerk (Yeas 4, Nays 0, Absent 1)
• Approved appointments of Gwen Turner (HR Director), Amelia Pellegrin (Planning Director), Eric Stahl (Network Security Director), and Ed Batiste (Project Manager) (Yeas 4, Nays 0, Absent 1)
• Authorized Mayor Belinda C. Constant to enter contracts with ABA ETHOS, LLC for design and construction of improvements at the Gretna BMX track (unanimous approval)

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna Mayor and City Council will set the 2025 adjusted millage rates for the city and annexed Timberlane. The council will also consider an ordinance to prohibit motorized vehicles on the Mississippi River levee and approve a three-year police detail contract for the Gretna Library.

• Adoption of 2025 Adjusted Millage Rates: 56.45 mills for Gretna, 36.49 mills for Timberlane
• Approval of $363,000 police detail contract for Gretna Library (102 Willow Drive)
• Approval of $23,582 HVAC upgrade contract for Gretna City Hall
• Ordinance to prohibit motorized vehicles on the Mississippi River levee
• Ordinance to amend Unified Development Code sign regulations

The council unanimously approved a resolution allowing the mayor to contract with ABA ETHOS, LLC for design and construction of improvements at the Gretna BMX track. It also approved numerous city‑staff appointments and adopted the 2025 millage rates—56.45 mills for Gretna and 36.49 mills for Annexed Timberlane—without any opposition. Additional items approved by consent included the July Park and Recreation Month proclamation, an event request for the National Community Health Initiative Walk, and a police detail agreement for the Gretna Library.

• Approved resolution authorizing contracts with ABA ETHOS, LLC for BMX track improvements (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of city officials and staff (Yeas: Rau, Hinyub, Miller, Carr; Nays: none)
• Adopted 2025 millage rates: 56.45 mills for Gretna, 36.49 mills for Annexed Timberlane (Yeas: Rau, Hinyub, Miller, Carr; Nays: none)
• Approved event request for National Community Health Initiative Walk (consent agenda)
• Approved proclamation of July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month (consent agenda)
• Approved cooperative agreement for police detail at Gretna Library, up to $363,000 (consent agenda)
• Deferred approval of Issa Vibe Bar & Lounge alcoholic beverage outlet permit (deferred)
• Approved meeting minutes for June 11 and June 18, 2025 (consent agenda)

Mayor and City Council

The Gretna Mayor and City Council will consider an ordinance to authorize debt financing for public improvement projects through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. The measure is sponsored by Council Member Rau.

• Ordinance to authorize debt for LCDA public improvement projects
• Loan Agreement with Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority
• Sponsor: Council Member Rau

The council adopted Ordinance No. 5023 authorizing the City of Gretna to request up to $18,000,000 in revenue bonds from the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. The ordinance was approved by a 3‑0 vote and authorizes the mayor to execute the loan agreement and related bond purchase documents. The meeting was adjourned at 12:07 PM after a unanimous motion.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5023 authorizing up to $18,000,000 bond issue (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute the loan agreement with LCDA (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor, Councilman at Large, and Director of Finance to execute bond purchase agreements and related documents (3-0)
• Adopted provisions pledging Lawfully Available Funds as security for the bonds (3-0)
• Approved mayoral authority to act on bond financing matters in consultation with finance officials (3-0)
• Adjourned special meeting at 12:07 PM (unanimous)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will vote on an ordinance prohibiting motorized vehicles on the Mississippi River Levee. The body is also considering a debris monitoring contract and a liquor permit change of ownership.

• Ordinance prohibiting motorized vehicles on the Mississippi River Levee
• Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Permit change of ownership for Issa Vibe Bar & Lounge at 1010 Friedrichs Street
• Agreement with Rostan Solutions for 2025 Hurricane Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring Services
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for Elevation Certificate review software

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the major site plan for 853 Gretna Blvd, adopting the staff‑recommended conditions and adding the removal of the “Smokers Porch.” The motion passed with four yeas and no nays; one member was absent. The approval will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved major site plan for 853 Gretna Blvd with staff conditions and removal of Smokers Porch (Yeas: Rory Cadres, James Rolf, Lisa Carr, Elizabeth Strohmeyer; Nays: none; Absent: William Tomasak)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:07 PM (unanimous approval)

New Event

The Board of Education met to discuss personnel matters, including preliminary notices of non-renewal for educators, and reviewed policy updates for emergency nursing services, communicable diseases, and medication administration. The meeting failed to pass motions to adjourn, and the approval of the consent agenda and meeting minutes was also not carried.

• Closed session to discuss educator non-renewals and principal personnel
• Policy updates for emergency nursing services (453.1), communicable diseases (453.3), and medication administration (453.4)
• Policy retirement for first aid (453.6)
• Approval of agenda failed
• Motion to adjourn failed

The minutes contain a request to approve purchase of two 2025 Ford F‑250 crew‑cab trucks for the Water Utilities Department, each costing $76,686. Funding is identified as 2025 Water Utilities Capital Project Funds. The document does not record any vote, approval, denial, or other council action on the request.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Gretna Planning and Zoning Commission will consider amendments to the Unified Development Code, Chapter 58, Article IV, Division 3, covering Sections 58-191 through 58-202. The proposed changes are recommended by City Administration staff and will be forwarded to the City Council for a decision. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review amendments to UDC Chapter 58, Article IV, Division 3 (Sec. 58-191 to 58-202) as recommended by City Administration staff