The Hall Monitors
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Welcome to The Hall Monitors—a podcast brought to you by the City of De Soto’s communications team, recorded right here at City Hall. It used to be the hall monitors that kept an eye on this old school building. Now we’re the ones keeping up with the big projects, decisions and stories that shape our city. So, grab your hall pass, and let’s take a walk (not a run) through De Soto’s past, present, and future. Let’s get to class!
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The podcast explores local governance, historical storytelling, and urban development with episodes delving into significant projects like the ongoing renovation of City Hall, community events, and resident interviews to capture the vibrant narrative of De Soto.

Welcome to The Hall Monitors—a podcast brought to you by the City of De Soto’s communications team, recorded right here at City Hall. It used to be the hall monitors that kept an eye on this old school building. Now we’re the ones keeping up with the big projects, decisions and stories that shape our city. So, grab your hall pass, and let’s take a walk (not a run) through De Soto’s past, present, and future. Let’s get to class!
Catch the latest Council update from the September 17th meeting.
Topics include:
- Rezoning land at Astra Enterprise Park to Light Industrial
- Adoption of the 2027 Budget, including a lower mill levy and added services
- Industrial revenue bonds for the second phase of Residences at Lexington
- A request to add approx. six acres to the Limestone Development Residential Housing Incentive District
September 17th meeting agenda and materials: https://ow.ly/3YPq50ZO57I
00:00 Welcome and Recap
00:12 Constitution Week
00:25 Consent Agenda Highlights
00:34 Astra Rezoning Decision
01:30 2027 Budget and Mill Rate
03:11 Budget Investments Overview
03:35 Lexington IRB Approval
03:58 Limestone RHID Update
04:33 De Soto Days Thanks
04:47 Closing Remarks

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