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!
Mayor Rick Walker is back with a recap of the July 16th City Council meeting.
Topics include:
- Next steps for an independent review of the City’s industrial noise standards
- Creation of a TIF district for a proposed memory care facility on Commerce Drive
- Discussion of a shared fire prevention officer position with the Northwest Consolidated Fire District
- Continued work on potential service and capital enhancements for the 2027 Budget
July 16th Meeting Agenda & Materials:https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter
00:00 Welcome and Meeting Recap
00:12 Permits and Street Overlays
00:35 Grant for Public Art
00:53 Industrial Noise Study
01:46 Rezoning for Commercial Growth
02:05 TIF District for Memory Care
02:38 Shared Fire Prevention Role
03:20 Economic Development Update
03:48 2027 Budget Discussion
04:20 Closing Thanks
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