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!
In this edition of Mayor’s Minutes, Mayor Walker recaps the June 4th City Council meeting, including plans for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show, the 89th Street Culvert Replacement Project, and the first major discussion of the 2027 budget.
Beginning at 4:53, Mayor Walker takes a closer look at Digital Realty’s introductory presentation and their early plans for a proposed data center development within Astra Enterprise Park.
- View the full meeting agenda and materials: https://ow.ly/B9Xe50Zc605
- Watch the full City Council meeting: https://ow.ly/RkwH50Zc606
- Hear the full presentation from Digital Realty: https://ow.ly/BJ6C50Zc604
00:00 Welcome and Meeting Recap
00:11 Gun Violence Awareness Day
00:27 Consent Agenda Highlights
01:10 Digital Realty Introduction
02:33 Culvert Project Agreement
03:01 Parade of Hearts Proposal
03:29 First Look at the 2027 Budget
04:53 Deeper Dive on Data Centers
10:11 Closing Thanks and Sign-Off
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