The Hall Monitors
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!
Episodes
In this edition of Mayor’s Minutes, Mayor Walker recaps the June 5th City Council meeting, including the renaming of a portion of 103rd Street to Energy Way and expansion of the Downtown Common Consumption Area (CCA) hours of operation.
Meeting agendas and supporting documents are always available at: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter
00:00 Welcome to Mayor's Minutes
00:26 Key Items from the Consent Agenda
01:18 New Business Highl...
Your De Soto Summer Syllabus just dropped.
From pool parties to fireworks, we’re sharing what to expect, what to bring, and some behind-the-scenes context on what it takes to bring these community events to life!
Plus, a look at some hometown favorites on the 2025 lineup:
- Rhythm & Roots (Downtown AND Riverfest!)
- Movies in the Park
- State of the City
- Touch-A-Truck
- Miller Park games
- Pool parties at the DAC
- LearNature Camp
- ...
In this episode of Mayor’s Minutes, Mayor Walker recaps the May 15th City Council meeting—highlighting projects and decisions shaping the future of De Soto.
From sidewalk and road upgrades to long-term planning efforts like the Southwest Growth Area Plan, this update covers how the City is managing growth with intention.
00:00 Welcome to Mayor's Minutes
00:23 Consent Agenda Highlights
01:32 New Business and Development Plans
03:0...
We’ve got a bonus Mayor’s Minute this week — and it’s a little different than the usual Council recap.
In this episode, Mayor Walker talks about a topic that’s on a lot of people’s minds: growth in De Soto. Tune in to hear why it’s happening, what it means for our community, and how the City is planning for the future.
We’re back with another Mayor’s Minute(s), recapping highlights from the May 1st City Council meeting, with Mayor Rick Walker!
Tune in for updates on an economic incentive agreement with Geiger Ready-Mix Co., changes to the City Hall renovation project, and a stormwater improvement plan for 89th Street.
00:00 Welcome to Mayor's Minutes
00:17 Supporting Education
00:32 Economic Development
01:08 Stormwater Management Project
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This episode, the Hall Monitors take a field trip to the Northwest Consolidated Fire District to chat with Fire Chief Todd Maxton about the new Sunflower Fire Station.
We talk about how the downtown station - formerly City Hall - has served the community for decades, why it’s time for an upgrade, and how the new station will better serve the firefighters who serve us every day.
Host: ...
In this episode of The Mayor's Minute(s), Mayor Rick Walker recaps the April 17th City Council meeting that had a variety of agenda topics. Hear about donations to local groups, an update on the CTEC student art sculpture for City Hall, the Flint Meadows East housing project, and other important topics!
For more information on the upcoming summer events, check out the Rhythm & Roots Market webpage!
00:00 Welcome to Mayor's ...
In this episode of the Mayor’s Minute, Mayor Walker recaps a full agenda from the April 3rd City Council meeting. Tune in for updates on the Sewer Benefit District, insights from the Community Center Feasibility Study, and details about an exciting new Summer Concert & Market Series.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:27 95th Street Sewer Benefit District Update
01:29 Exploring a New Community Center
02:26 Summer Music &...
In this episode of the Hall Monitors podcast, we’re breaking down two impactful City resources for the community:
- Contain the Rain Program—A City & County program that promotes sustainable landscaping by reimbursing residents and businesses 50% of costs for eco-friendly projects like rain barrels and native plants.
- Property Tax Relief Program—A program that provides tax rebates to low-income households, veterans, and senio...
In this episode of the Mayor’s Minute(s), Mayor Rick Walker covers the rezoning request for Evening Star Road, a recreational trail project, and permanent traffic signals!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:17 Rezoning Request for Evening Star Road
00:50 Sunflower Road Recreational Trail Project
01:24 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
01:49 Digitizing Old Paper Records
02:06 Riverfest Park Master Plan Update
02:30 Timed D...
In this first episode of the Mayor's Minute(s), Mayor Rick Walker chats about Youth Art Month in De Soto, downtown beautification efforts, and the expansion of our property tax relief program!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:08 Youth Art Month Proclamation
00:29 Downtown Beautification Project
00:58 New Storm Sirens Installation
01:17 Capital Improvement Plan Update
01:42 Property Tax Relief Program
03:45 Conclusion and Final Rem...
Welcome to the first episode of The Hall Monitors podcast! Since our podcast name honors City Hall’s past as a former schoolhouse, we’re starting by exploring the building’s unique history and its long-awaited renovation.
Mayor Rick Walker, who once walked these halls as a junior high student, joins us to share memories from the old school days, how the City bought the building for just $10, and why now is the time for a full-scale...
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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