The Hall Monitors

City of De Soto, Kansas

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!

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - June 18th - Residential Code Update & Arbor Ridge Rezoning

    This week’s Mayor’s Minute covers highlights from the June 18th City Council meeting. This episode includes improvements to Wells 11 and 17, rezoning for future Arbor Ridge development, updates to De Soto’s residential building code, continued work to select a noise ordinance consultant, and 2027 Budget discussions focused on water and sewer funds Mayor Walker also previews a separate upcoming episode that will address comments and frequently asked questions raised during the recent Calls to Public. Check out the full meeting agenda and materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter 00:00 Meeting Recap Intro 00:09 Routine Approvals 00:30 Residential Building Code Updates 00:48 Arbor Ridge Rezoning 01:03 Noise Ordinance Consultant Search 01:23 Weed Violation Hearing 01:44 Water and Sewer Budget Focus 02:03 Data Center Q&A Episode Preview 02:23 Wrap-Up and Thanks

    3 min

  2. Jun 16 ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - June 4th - Digital Realty Presentation & 2027 Budget Discussion

    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

    10 min

  3. Jun 1 ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - May 21st - Future Grant Projects & Comprehensive Plan Update

    Mayor Walker shares several updates from the May 21st City Council meeting, including: Comprehensive Plan update Future Community Development Block Grant projects Land rezoning near 95th & Lexington to C-2 Business General He also shares a quick reminder about the upcoming State of the City presentation on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 6pm-8pm! Check out the full meeting agenda and materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter   00:00 Welcome 00:53 Consent Agenda Highlights 01:40 Audit Results 02:01 CDBG Grant Projects 02:45 Comprehensive Plan Update 03:23 Lexington and 95th Rezoning 03:55 Mixed Use Incentives Preview 04:23 Sewer Lift Generator Fix 04:58 State of the City Reminder 05:15 Closing Thanks

    5 min

  4. May 18 ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - May 7th - Annual Sidewalk/Curb Program & Community Rec Center Update

    Tune in to the latest edition of Mayor’s Minutes with Mayor Walker, recapping highlights from the May 7th City Council Meeting.    Topics include: Reflection on data center comments shared during call to public 2026 Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Program Sunflower Road Shared-Use Path grant application Findings from Phase 1 of the Community Rec Center Master Plan   00:00 Welcome and Overview 00:22 Data Center Comments 00:54 Beale Agreement 01:47 Process and Next Agenda 02:08 Sheriff Quarterly Report 02:26 Sidewalk Curb Program 02:46 Mount Sunflower Reviews 03:13 CDBG 2027 Planning 03:31 Trail and Culvert Funding 04:09 Community Center Master Plan 04:46 Sewer Easement Step 05:06 Closing Thanks

    5 min

  5. Apr 23 ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - April 15th - Swearing-In & Capital Improvements Plan Adopted

    Mayor Walker is back with a quick recap of the April 15th City Council meeting. The main highlights include the swearing-in of new City Council Member Lindsay McCracken and adoption of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Plan.    April 15th agenda & materials: https://ow.ly/2miI50YJ24y

    2 min

  6. Apr 14 ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - April 2nd - Riverfest Ball Field Design & New Waverly Water Tower

    Catch a quick recap of the April 2nd City Council meeting! Highlights include: Design work for new baseball and softball fields at Riverfest Park Construction of the new 150,000-gallon Waverly Water Tower Appointment of Lindsay McCracken to fill the Council vacancy   Meeting Agenda and Materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter   00:00 Welcome and Recap 00:08 Fair Housing Month 00:19 Consent Agenda Highlights 00:31 Filling Council Vacancy 00:45 Riverfest Park Upgrades 01:09 Waverly Water Tower 01:23 Astra Right of Way 01:34 Code Update Barbed Wire 01:50 Rio Apartments Extension 02:03 Meeting Wrap Up

    2 min

  7. Mar 26 ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - March 19th - Sidewalk Contract & Astra Enterprise Park Zoning

    Mayor Walker shares a quick Council recap this week, covering: The Lexington Ave sidewalk project contract, which will connect 95th and Commerce A brief Council vacancy discussion A rezoning of ~425 acres at Astra Enterprise Park to M-1 Meeting Agenda and Materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter   00:00 March 19 Update 00:16 Consent Agenda Highlights 00:21 Lexington Sidewalk Project 00:40 Fee Schedule Updates 00:52 Council Vacancy Process 01:04 Astra Park Rezoning 01:41 Growth and Closing

    2 min

  8. Mar 12 ·  Video

    Mayor’s Minutes - March 5th - Zoning Code Updates & Lexington Sidewalk Project

    Mayor Walker shares a recap of the March 5th City Council meeting, including several zoning code updates, an agreement supporting planning work for the data center project, and approval of a Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project along Lexington Avenue.   Watch the full meeting: https://ow.ly/9aGj50Yt9Yx Meeting Agenda & Materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter   0:00 Welcome and Recap 00:11 Consent Agenda Highlights 00:37 Data Center Planning 00:54 Zoning Code Updates 01:31 Tree Planting Flexibility 01:54 Accessory Building Sizes 02:04 Street District Termination 02:12 CDBG Sidewalk Project 02:31 Sheriff’s Office Update 02:41 Council Vacancy Process 02:50 Wrap Up and Thanks

    3 min
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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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  • Creator
    City of De Soto, Kansas
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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