The Minden City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Mary Cox to apply for a DRA fiscal grant to cover roughly half of an estimated $1.5 million water-well project; council members said the city could decline the required local match if circumstances change.

At a Minden council budget workshop, staff recommended a 4% across‑the‑board pay increase (with options for targeted raises for police and fire), proposed HR software to improve onboarding and handbook compliance, and discussed capital items including a $250,000 rec‑center roof and lighting tied to a larger DOTD bridge project. No formal votes were taken; staff will return in 2–3 weeks.