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Inside Town Hall

 Inside Town Hall is a half-hour interview program designed to focus on current City Council initiatives and City projects, operations, or future plans of public interest.

The program is facilitated by a moderator. The objectives of Inside Town Hall are to increase awareness of the activities and deliberations of the City Council; provide information to the citizens of Sioux Falls on its services, facilities, functions, operations, and future plans of the City; and provide local government news not generally available through the existing broadcast media.

If you have an idea for a subject to be covered on "Inside Town Hall," please email us your idea.

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  • Inside Town Hall - January 2012

    Council Members Sue Aguilar and Michelle Erpenbach discuss council objectives. Interim City Clerk Sue Roust talks about the upcoming election and what it takes to become a council member.

Previously Aired Episodes:

  • Inside Town Hall - December 2011
    Chickens and turkeys in the backyard... Councilor Rex Rolfing takes on the topic of urban agriculture and what it means here in Sioux Falls.

  • Inside Town Hall - November 2011
    In this edition of Inside Town Hall Councilor Kenny Anderson Jr. welcomes Christy Nicolaisen, executive Director of the Multi-Cultural Center, to discuss the wonderful children and adult programs the Center has to offer.

  • Inside Town Hall - October 2011
    In this month's episode of Inside Town Hall Councilor Jim Entenman and guest Teri Ellis Schmidt from the Sioux Falls CVB look at how the City markets itself around the region and around the country. Street/Fleet Manager Galynn Huber then stops by to discuss snow season and the use of snow gates.

  • Inside Town Hall - September 2011
    On this month's Inside Town Hall we have our second in a series of roundtable discussions.Council Members Karksy, Entenman, Anderson Jr., and Augilar talk about the Events Center, the budget and road construction.

  • Inside Town Hall - August 2011
    City Councilor Greg Jamison discusses topics that relate to the Southeast District, including road construction updates, the city budget and the upcoming vote on a proposed events center.

  • Inside Town Hall - July 2011
    In this episode of Inside Town Hall we meet Councilor Dean Karsky and learn about his background and why he decided to run for City Council. Heavy rains this year along with some warm temperatures have helped our lawns flourish; unfortunately sometimes they get overgrown with weeds and grass. Kevin Smith, Assistant Director of Planning, stops by to explain the lawn enforcement hotline. It's been in the planning stages for many years and now the Westside Library Branch is closer to reality. Interim Library Director Jodi Fick explains what the timeline is for the new branch and what amenities it will have.

  • Inside Town Hall: Roundtable - June 15, 2011
    On this month's Inside Town Hall we have our first in a series of roundtable discussions.Council Members Erpenbach, Entenman, Anderson Jr., and Jamison talk about the Event Center, river levies, the budget and road construction as well as what is happening in their districts.

  • Inside Town Hall - June 1, 2011
    At-Large Council Member Vernon Brown, along with Public Works Director Mark Cotter, discuss the big road construction projects taking place in Sioux Falls this summer. Then we learn what economic develpoment opportunities Forward Sioux Falls is involved in this year.

  • Inside Town Hall - April 1, 2011
    Councilor Michelle Erpenbach is joined by Director of Community Development Darrin Smith to discuss economic development. What the city is currently doing and what is the vision for the future.Finally, the Central District has many big projects this summer. Find out what will be happening on our roads, bike trails and sewers.

  • Inside Town Hall - March 3, 2011
    Council member Kenny Anderson Jr. welcomes Chief Building Services Official Ron Bell to Inside Town Hall to discuss everything from building permits to the board of appeals.

  • Inside Town Hall - February 4, 2011
    Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and Bill Hoskins, Director of the Siouxland Heritage Museums discuss the new archive center and the overall operations of the museum system. Council Member Rex Rolfing and Mike Cooper, Director of Planning and Building Services go over the timeline on the proposed Events Center.

  • Inside Town Hall - January 7, 2011
    City Council member Jim Enteman and Dan Letellier, Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, talk about what's new at the airport, including an update on the current remodeling project. Then City Council Chair Greg Jamison discusses his goals for 2011

  • Inside Town Hall - December 17, 2010
    Council Member Bob Litz stops by to discuss how the City and County governments work together on a variety of topics including healthcare, libraries and museums. Council Member Vernon Brown talks about the new Budget Analyst position and what that person will do for the Council.

  • Inside Town Hall - December 1, 2010
    Council member Sue Aguilar and Street Manager Galynn Huber discuss snow removal for the upcoming season with an emphasis on the pilot snow gate project Plus the Paint the Plows project that featured local schoolchildren decorating the fronts of City snow plows. Then Council Member Michelle Erpenbach talks about Neighborhood Resident Associations - what they are, how they can help and how your area can start one.

  • Inside Town Hall - November 19, 2010
    The downtown city landscape may soon change with the recent news that the City intends to replace the river parking ramp with new development. Council member Kenny Anderson, Jr. and Community Development Manager Erica Beck explain. Then, with his newly elected position as Minnehaha County Auditor, Bob Litz will soon be leaving his job as a City Councilor. Council member Litz and City Clerk Debra Owen discuss the procedures for filling a vacant position on the City Council.

  • Inside Town Hall - November 5, 2010
    Council Member Rex Rolfing stops by to discuss Sioux Area Metro, better known as SAM. What changes have taken place and what you can expect when you take a ride. Code Enforcement is a hot topic and Councilor Greg Jamison talks about why we have codes and what benefit they have to you and your neighbors.

  • Inside Town Hall - October 15, 2010
    City Council Member Vernon Brown talks about the Municpical League, and how it benefits the City of Sioux Falls. Then, Council Member Michelle Erpenbach gives us information about the Children's Inn; a shelter for women and children who are in need of a safe place. We'll talk about the relationship they have with the City of Sioux Falls.

  • Inside Town Hall - October 1, 2010
    Councilor Michelle Erpenbach and Dave McElroy, Sanitary Landfill Superintendent discuss recycling and how the landfill is a energy producer. Then Councilor Sue Aguilar and Central Services Director Sue Quanbeck Etten talk about all the exciting programming on CityLink Channel 16.

  • Inside Town Hall - September 17, 2010
    Council Member Kenny Anderson, Jr., and Terri Ellis Schmidt from the Convention and Visitors Bureau discuss the events they are working to attract. Then Council Member Rex Rolfing and City Clerk Debra Owen talk about the City Clerk's Office, and how the office works with the City Council.

  • Inside Town Hall - September 3, 2010
    Councilor Greg Jamison stops by to discuss the budget process and what citizens can expect in the next year.

  • Inside Town Hall - August 23, 2010
    Recent events at Whittier Park in north Sioux Falls have some residents upset about the condition of this neighborhood park. Council Member Vernon Brown and Police Chief Doug Barthel join us to explain what's being done to keep this park safe for all families in the neighborhood. Then City Councilor Kenny Anderson Jr. and Dr. Jeff Luther discuss REMSA - The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority. We find out more about this board and what their duties entail.

  • Inside Town Hall - August 6, 2010
    PATH Committee - Councilor Sue Aguilar and Principal Engineer Dallas Hofer discuss the PATH committee and how they help decide the routes kids will be taking to school this year. Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum - Councilor Michelle Erpenbach and Lori Kiesow, Arboretum Executive Director, talk about phase 1 at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum.

  • Inside Town Hall - July 16, 2010
    The Sioux Falls Police Department uses many different vehicles; each with different and specific uses. We get an overview of the fleet with Council member Jim Enteman and Lt. Jerome Miller. Then, the Northeast District of tghe city is growing and changing. We get an update on the street projects and overall progress from Council member Kenny Anderson Jr. and Public Works Director Mark Cotter.

  • Inside Town Hall - July 2, 2010
    Council member Rex Rolfing and Parks Director Don Kearney gives an update on fee increases for some Parks and Rec programs. Then Council member Greg Jamison and Streets and Utilites Manager Galynn Huber talks about road construction projects in the Southwest District.

  • Inside Town Hall - June 18, 2010
    Proposed Utility Rate increases is the topic of discussion as City Council Member Vernon Brown and Public Works Director Mark Cotter stop by the studio. Then Councilor Bob Litz has a variety of topics to discuss including development, roads, urban renewal and downtown events.

  • Inside Town Hall - June 4, 2010
    We meet two more new City Council members; Sue Aguilar from the Southeast District, and Michelle Erpehnbach from the Central District.

  • Inside Town Hall - May 21, 2010
    Meet new Council Members Jim Entenman and Rex Rolfing and learn more about them. Find out why they wanted to be on the Council, what their top priorities are for the next four years and how the first few weeks have gone.

  • Inside Town Hall - May 7, 2010
    We say farewell to City Council members Kermit Staggers and Pat Costello who reflect on their years serving on the Sioux Falls City Council.

  • Inside Town Hall - April 18, 2010
    We say farewell to two long-time City Council Members. De Knudson and Gerald Beninga reflect on their eight years serving on the Sioux Falls City Council.

  • Inside Town Hall - April 5, 2010
    2010 Election Update - City Clerk Debra Owen stops by to discuss who is running for the Mayor and open City Council spots, what you need to do to become a registered voter and a look at the ballot initiatives. 41st Street Bridge - The demolition of the old bridge is underway and it won't be long before crews start building the new one. Council Member Greg Jamison and Engineer DJ Buthe look at the impact the construction has and what you can expect this summer.
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