Catch the latest Council update from the September 2nd meeting.

Mayor Walker shares a quick overview of the proposed 2027 Budget, including a proposed mill levy reduction and some of the key considerations behind the budget.

Other highlights include:

September 2nd meeting agenda and materials: https://ow.ly/hvUP50ZHocE

00:00 Welcome and Recap

Over the past several months, a variety of questions have been raised about data centers in De Soto. This special Mayor's Minute series takes a closer look at those questions, one topic at a time.

Part 2: What about the noise?

In this episode, Mayor Walker explains where data center noise comes from, how the City’s current noise standards apply, and the role distance, site design, acoustic modeling, and other mitigation measures can play in addressing potential impacts.

He also discusses the City’s next step in selecting an independent industrial noise and acoustics expert to review existing regulations and advise whether additional standards may be appropriate.

Learn more, explore project documents, and find additional FAQs: https://www.desotoks.us/465/Data-Centers

0:00 Noise concerns

0:32 Sources of data center noise

0:57 De Soto’s noise standards

1:38 Low-frequency noise and infrasound

2:37 Independent expert review

3:34 Acoustic modeling and mitigation

4:20 Health concerns and the City’s approach

Mayor Rick Walker is back with a recap of the August 20th City Council meeting. 🎧

Highlights include:

August 20th meeting agenda and materials: https://ow.ly/Wvo150ZB1xE

00:00 Welcome and Recap

00:09 Consent Agenda Highlights

00:27 Sunflower Road Trail Upgrade

00:47 Safety Action Plan Grant

01:19 Development Policy Proposals

01:50 Environmental Health Oversight

02:36 NDA Ordinance Debate

03:10 Work Session and Outreach

03:36 Meeting Date Change

03:53 Budget and Mill Levy

04:22 Closing Thoughts

Catch the latest Council update from the August 6th meeting. Topics include:

August 6th Meeting Agenda and Materials: https://ow.ly/sGEP50ZwjXP

00:00 Welcome and Intern Kudos

Mayor Rick Walker is back with a recap of the July 16th City Council meeting.

Topics include:

July 16th Meeting Agenda & Materials:https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter

00:00 Welcome and Meeting Recap

Over the past several months, Council has received many questions about data centers in De Soto. This special Mayor's Minute series takes a closer look at those questions, one topic at a time.

Part 1: How did the Beale data center become larger than what the City Council originally approved?

In this episode, Mayor Walker explains what the Council approved last August, why the proposed data center is larger than originally presented, and what that does – and does not – mean for the project.

Learn more, explore project documents, and find additional FAQs:

Mayor Rick Walker provides a brief recap of the July 2nd City Council meeting.

Topics include:

Check out the full meeting agenda and materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter

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

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.

00:00 Welcome and Meeting Recap

Mayor Walker shares several updates from the May 21st City Council meeting, including:

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