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

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

Catch a quick recap of the April 2nd City Council meeting! Highlights include:

Meeting Agenda and Materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter

00:00 Welcome and Recap

Mayor Walker shares a quick Council recap this week, covering:

Meeting Agenda and Materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter

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

Quick updates from the February 19th Council meeting!

A lot of the conversation centered on the Capital Improvement Plan — the roadmap for major investments in streets, utilities, parks, and public facilities over the next five years. Highlights include:

Meeting Agenda and Materials: https://desotoks.us/AgendaCenter