Explore Eagle Podcast

Explore Eagle Podcast

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Explore Eagle Podcast episodes

  • City of Eagle PIO Dana Biberston Interviews Mayor Brad Pike, Explore Eagle Podcast S2, Episode 5

    Get to know more about City of Eagle Mayor Brad Pike in this interview with City of Eagle Public Information Officer Dana Biberston. Learn about his personal and professional experiences that led him to get involved in politics. Also, learn about his family, leadership perspectives, exciting city projects, and more in this conversation.

    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Introduction
    00:50 - What is it like to be a Mayor?
    02:17 - From Baseball to Firefighting, Mayor Pike's professional journey to politics
    3:24- From grassroots Highway 25 safety campaign to California politics.
    4:58- Why the Pike family chose to move to Eagle, Idaho
    6:06 - From retirement back to City Council and Eagle Mayor
    7:47- Public servant perspective
    8:25 A man of faith
    9:07- From a young patient to a provider of compassion as an emergency service provider
    11:10 Meet the Brad Pike family
    11:44- Brad's 5 Pillars of Pike
    12:23- Family life and hospitality
    12:52 - Exciting projects happening in Eagle, tax levy, and budget
    14:42- Needs versus wants in our community
    15:05- Major projects in Eagle
    15:22- Supporting local businesses
    16:06- How can the public communicate with Mayor Pike?
    18:42 - Interests, art, hairstyles, and more fun facts about Mayor Pike
    20:26- Closing

    21 min
  • Ada County Emergency Medical Services Chief Paramedic Shawn Rayne on the Explore Eagle S2, Episode 4

    Ada County Emergency Medical Services Chief Paramedic Shawn Rayne discusses the vital role of paramedics in our community with Mayor Brad Pike. Discover how your property tax dollars are utilized, learn about current paramedic locations and future needs, and explore the collaborative efforts with local Fire Departments. Gain valuable insights into how you can prepare to receive more efficient medical support when paramedics arrive on the scene. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on emergency medical services and how we can better support and prepare for emergencies.
    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Introduction
    0:17 Ada County Paramedics Chief Shawn Rayne's background and professional experience
    0:38 Tax rate for Ada County Paramedics Tax District and type of paramedic services Ada County Paramedics provide
    1:56 BLS (Basic Life Support) non-emergent transport support verse Ada County Parademic support
    2:29 Locations of Paramedics that support the City of Eagle
    3:10 How the public can help the paramedics provide more effective and efficient support
    4:17 What to do before the paramedics arrive
    5:00 Joint Powers Agreement with the Ada County City Emergency Services System and the Eagle Fire Departments
    6:20 Future forecast for service level needs, funding, and estimated costs of new equipment
    7:55 What to expect when you dial 9-1-1
    9:07 Closing

    10 min
  • Weed Pest & Mosquito Abatement Taxing District on Explore Eagle Podcast Season 2 Episode 3

    Join Mayor Brad Pike in a conversation with Adam Schroeder from Ada County Weed, Pest, and Mosquito Abatement, one of the ten Eagle Tax Districts, as they delve into the crucial services provided for the City of Eagle. In this episode, gain insights into the vital role played by the district in preventing the development of mosquito populations and learn about their strategies for addressing infestations, noxious weeds, and pests.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Introduction
    0:27 Mosquito Abatement Taxing District area
    1:21 Tax Levy
    1:48 Primary mission of Mosquito Abatement
    2:03 Impacts of mosquitos
    2:25 Three Components of Operations: Surveillance
    2:33 Lab Testing
    2:43 Larvacide Treatments- 80% of their work is on prevention
    3:24 Mosquito Adulticide
    3:44 Mosquito Season
    4:14 How to Reduce Mosquitos: 3 D's
    5:29 A 4th D
    5:50 Known mosquito trouble areas
    6:59 How the public can help reduce mosquito infestations
    8:10 Unmanned Areal System Program - Drone larvacide treatment efficiency
    8:49 Noxious Weed Control
    9:03 Pest Abatement District for incorporated areas of Ada County
    9:55 What about squirrels?
    10:26 Science-based, proactive Mosquito treatment to avoid pesticides.
    11:07 Best Prevention Tips
    11:32 Closing

    13 min
  • Explore Eagle Podcast: Mayor Pike and City of Eagle Treasurer Kellie Rekow, Season 2 Episode 2

    Do you ever wonder what happens to your property tax? Listen in as Mayor Brad Pike discusses the City of Eagle's budget and finances with Kellie Rekow, Treasurer for the City of Eagle. Learn about the budgeting process, how you can get involved in the budgeting process, and shortcuts to find the City's financial documents at www.cityofeagle.org/finances. Also, you can hear how the City of Eagle provides fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability with annual audits.

    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Introduction of City of Eagle Treasurer, Kellie Rekow

    00:28 What does the City Treasurer do for the City of Eagle?

    01:05 Overview of the City Budget process

    02:16 Property Tax limits and current City

    02:33 City revenue sources besides property taxes

    03:10 Process to amend a budget and reallocate funds as needed

    04:10 How the Public can get involved in the budget process

    05:20 Where to find the City's Budget and financial reports

    06:16 Annual audit of finances

    07:10 How the city reports the actual expenses

    08:11 Other financial aspects for the public to be aware of

    10 min
  • Mayor Brad Pike Discusses the Downtown Eagle Mobility Improvements Project, Explore Eagle Season 2, Ep. 1

    Do you want to know more about the construction in Downtown Eagle? Listen in as Mayor Brad Pike discusses the Downtown Mobility Improvements: Eagle Road and State Street Project with Ada County Highway District’s (ACHD) Project Manager, Cody Homan, and Business & Community Relations Coordinator, Erin Johansen; Eagle City Council Member, Mary May, City of Eagle Director of Long-Range Planning & Projects, Nichoel Baird Spencer, and Economic Development Specialist, Tammie Halcomb on this first episode of the second season of the Explore Eagle Podcast.

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Introduction

    00:18 Podcast Introductions

    01:03 What is ACHD?

    01:36 Why is this project so important to Downtown Eagle?

    2:50 History of the Downtown Mobility Improvements Project

    03:17 How this will help traffic on Eagle Road and help people access Downtown Eagle

    5:00 Phase 1 of the Downtown Mobility Improvements Project

    5:39 General Timeline of the Downtown Mobility Improvements Project

    7:15 How to stay informed as this project develops

    8:25 How to help mitigate the impact of this project on businesses

    10:24 What the City of Eagle is doing to help businesses

    11:23 Parking in Downtown Eagle

    13:06 Where to find the Downtown Eagle Parking Map

    13:26 Panelists wrap up what they want you to know about his project

    16:20 Conclusion

    17 min
  • Gem State Brewing owners, Chris and Kristl McGinnis, visit with Mayor Jason Pierce, Episode #19

    Gem State Brewing owners Chris and Kristl McGinnis share why they chose downtown Eagle to open their first business, how they navigate the challenges of opening a new business, and give Mayor Jason Pierce a tour of their new pub. We appreciate amproductions1 for producing this video.

    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Intro
    00:20 Tour of Gem State Brewing with Mayor Pierce, Chris and Kristl 1413
    00:48 Brewing Process
    03:26 Food and drink options at Gem State Brewing
    03:56 Motivation to start a business
    04:33 Preparation to open brewery
    05:50 General brewing timelines
    06:15 Variety of brews at Gem State Brewing
    06:47 Being in business as a married couple
    08:00 Food items offered at Gem State Brewing
    08:53 Why choose Eagle to open a business
    09:55 Living and working in downtown Eagle
    10:51 Types and flavors of beers at Gem State Brewing
    11;50 Seasonality and creativity of brews
    12:23 Farm to Mug – sourcing local
    13:06 What it’s like to open a business
    14:52 How Chris and Kristl navigate business challenges together
    16:14 What they love about Eagle and Idaho
    16:35 What Eagle’s Motto, “Life, Done Right!” means to the Chris and Kristl
    17:22 Ending

    18 min
  • SpitFire Tacos + Tequila owners Scott Slater & Ted Ketlinski & Mayor Pierce on Explore Eagle #18

    Are you wondering what replaced Doug's Burger Den in downtown Eagle? Listen to Scott Slater and Ted Ketlinski, owners of SpitFire Tacos and Tequila, visit with Mayor Jason Pierce on this episode of the Explore Eagle Podcast. Scott and Ted tell all about one of the newest restaurants in Eagle, what makes SpitFire Tacos and Tequila unique, and what "Life, Done Right!" means to them. We appreciate amproductions1 for producing this video.

    TIMESTAMPS
    0:00 Explore Eagle Podcast introduction
    0:30 Introduction of Todd and Scott, owners of SpitFire Tacos and Tequila
    1:05 Location history of Doug's Burger Den and SpitFire Tacos
    1:40 How the restaurant became SpitFire Taco
    2:56 Drive through pick up lane
    3:49 Rooftop, patio, and enclosed seating options
    4:42 Advantage of being a small Mom and Pop business in Eagle
    5:30 Why they chose Eagle to open SpitFire Tacos and Tequila
    6:22 Types of foods offered at SpitFire Tacos and Tequila
    7:16 Hours of operation
    7:33 Sourcing local food suppliers to the restaurant
    8:23 What makes SpitFire unique?
    8:33 Margaritas
    9:12 What does "Life, Done Right!" mean to Todd and Scott
    9:55 Closing

    11 min
  • Erin Gallegos, One Haute Cookie owner, speaks with Mayor Jason Pierce on Explore Eagle Episode 17

    Erin Gallegos shares why she chose Eagle for her One Haute Cookie business, what a typical business day looks like, the best part of being a small business owner in Eagle, and what "Life, Done Right!" means to her.
    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Introduction
    0:42 How One Haute Cookie business began
    1:32 What One Haute Cookie offers
    1:52 Why Erin chose Eagle to open One Haute Cookie in Eagle
    2:07 What it's like to own a small business
    2:42 The best part of owning a business in downtown Eagle
    3:11 What One Haute Cookie offers
    3:55 Parking available in front of One Haute Cookie in downtown Eagle
    4:24 A typical day at One Haute Cookie
    5:24 Product supplies
    5:35 Average cookies made during a typical day verse holiday season
    6:14 What "Life, Done Right!" means to Erin
    7:14 Erin's appreciation for the downtown atmosphere of Eagle, and the partnership with other business owners downtown

    9 min
  • Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion Commander Ralph Perez & Mayor Jason Pierce, Explore Eagle Episode 16

    Learn how the Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion came about in honoring the late WW I Veteran Orville Jackson. Join Mayor Jason Pierce as he discusses with Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion Commander Ralph Perez, the many ways the Legion serves Veterans and our community with Coffee with a Vet, Wreaths Across America, Eagle's Veterans Day Breakfast, Flag Retirement Ceremony, and the Merchant Flag Program. Discover who can join their organization and what Eagle's Motto, "Life, Done Right!" means to Commander Perez.
    00:00 Introduction
    00:55 Why Ralph Perez chose to volunteer with the American Legion
    02:56 History of Orville Jackson and how the American Legion is named Orville Jackson Post 127
    04:54 Paying homage to Orville Jackson
    05:36 History of the reorganization of the Orville Jackson Post in Eagle
    06:33 Supporting Veterans with the Field of Honor
    07:13 Wreaths Across America Program
    07:58 Coffee with a Vet
    08:42 Working with the Veterans Home to bus Veterans to the Coffee with the Vet
    09:57 Who can join the American Legion?
    12:00 Serving with the Organization as a descendent of service men and women
    12:21 Family serves when they support their family serving
    12:35 Time commitments and where Post 127 meets
    13:34 Member-driven organization supporting causes the members care about
    14:27 How people find out about meetings
    15:03 The best part of serving with the American Legion
    15:19 The American Legion Riders and what they do
    16:50 The Veterans Breakfast at Eagle City Hall
    17:12 Flag Retirement Ceremony
    18:34 Merchant and HOA Flag Program
    20:29 What does "Eagle, Life, Done Right!" mean to Commander Ralph Perez

    23 min
  • Centenarian Mert Drorbaugh chats about the Eagle Senior Center & Aging with Mayor Pierce, Explore Eagle Episode 15

    100-year-old Mert Drorbaugh asks Mayor Jason Pierce about the future of the Eagle Senior Center and shares her wisdom and tips for aging well, living a long, happy life, and what Eagle's motto, "Life, Done Right!" means to her.
    00:00 Introduction
    00:41 Background and her move to the Treasure Valley
    01:34 Staying physically active by playing golf
    02:21 Why Mert chose to move the Treasure Valley
    03:06 Mert asks Mayor Pierce how he chose to live in Eagle
    03:50 Why Mert comes to the Eagle Senior Center
    04:40 The future of the Eagle Senior Center
    05:15 The importance of seniors in Eagle
    06:06 How Mert celebrated her 100th birthday!
    07:20 What Mert does to stay healthy
    08:10 Mert, the "Scrubber Lady", and her side business to keep busy
    08:50 Mert's advice for those entering retirement
    09:41 How Mert has adjusted to aging challenges
    10:31 What Mert misses from her early adult years
    11:30 Secret for people getting to live to be 100
    12:20 Mayor Pierce shares why he enjoys visiting with seniors
    13:01 Mert shares the miracle of how helpful people are to seniors' longevity
    15:12 Mert's advice for people of any age
    15:37 Mert's wisdom from her 100 years of living
    16:04 Mert's gratitude for how the community feels about seniors
    16:23 Mert asks Mayor Pierce how he feels about the need to take care of seniors.
    16:49 What "Life, Done Right!" means to Mert and the importance of community

    20 min

About Explore Eagle Podcast

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Welcome to the Explore Eagle Podcast- The City of Eagle’s podcast with the same name as our app, Explore Eagle. People often ask Mayor Pierce, “What does Eagle’s motto, Life, Done Right!, mean?” In…