Work is underway at Mankato’s Thomas Park, 100 Thomas Court. Parker Skophammer, Director of Administrative Services, talks with Edell Fiedler, Communications and Engagement Director, about what’s been done, what’s to come and highlights other City projects in Mankato’s Community Investment Plan.

We’re kicking off October with a replay of one of our earlier Mankato CityStream podcast—The Minnesota River Valley Historical Walk. Join Courtney Kramlinger, Economic Development Specialist, to discover more about this self-guided walking tour in downtown Mankato.

The City of Mankato is developing an Affordable Housing Action Plan to help determine affordable housing needs in the community, and the public’s input is important. Nancy Bokelmann, Associate Director of Economic Development and Housing, shares information about the importance of the plan, topics expected to be covered and how the community can provide input.

Mankato’s budget process is an ongoing effort. Parker Skophammer, Director of Administrative Services, shares more about the City’s two-year budget, where Mankato is at in the process and what the next steps are.

Mankato launched two summer bus routes as a pilot project this summer—Kato Go Play and River Valley Ride. Shawn Schloesser, Associate Director – Transportation Planning Services, shares more about these two routes and the places they go.

Parker Skophammer, Director of Administrative Services, shares information about ongoing or soon-to-start projects featured in Mankato’s Community Investment Plan. Highlights included Alexander Park, the Leas Schwickert Arts Pavilion, ice plant updates and more.

Efforts are underway to help rethink what the Jefferson Quarry could be. Courtney Kramlinger, Economic Development Specialist with the City of Mankato, shares information about the quarry and how you can provide input on this episode of Mankato CityStream.

Mankato’s Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project will pilot the proposed roadway design for Riverfront Drive (between Plum and Rock streets). Assistant City Engineer Michael McCarty shares more information about this project on this latest episode of Mankato CityStream.

Mankato’s Annual Photo Contest is underway. Learn more about the contest and how to participate with Communications and Engagement Coordinator Amy Holst and Communications and Engagement Director Edell Fiedler.

Back for its second year, the Mankato Arbor Day Poster Contest is open to elementary aged community members in grades Kindergarten through Fifth. Learn more about the contest, this year’s theme and recognitions for the winners with Communications and Engagement Coordinator Amy Holst.