Along with answering your questions, Host Reid Holsen travels to the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum to join Mayor Dave Munson and Zoo President Elizabeth Whealy to discuss upgrades now taking place at the Zoo. Also, Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney talks about the Riverfront Greenway master plan, and an update of the Falls Park farmers market pavilion.

McKennan Park Centennial - McKennan Park is 100 years old this year and one the most beautiful and well used parks in the city. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Susie Garry talks about the history of the park and the plans for the celebration in August. Park Development Specialist Tory Miedema discusses all the improvements being done in the park this year and next. Leading Green - Leading Green is the City's initiative to focus on identifying current environmentally friendly practices, encouraging residents to participate in programs that are available to them and implementing new ways the City can Lead Green. Public Works Assistant Director Kevin Smith and Senior Planner Erica Beck show how the city and you can be "Leading Green". 4th of July Celebration - Public Health Manager Sandy Frentz heads up the City's annual 4th of July Celebration. This year's festivities include a parade, free lunch and picnic, music from the Municipal Band, inflatables and much, much more!

Events Center Task Force - The City of Sioux Falls recently asked all Sioux Falls residents interested in helping us work on a new events center to apply for a task force, and were overwhelmed with the positive response. Co-chairmen Terry Baloun and Jim Woster talk about the newly formed Events Center Task Force. New Washington Pavilion CEO - Gary Woods was named the new Washington Pavilion CEO earlier this year. More than 85,000 people visited the Washington Pavilion and Kirby Science Center last year. 20,000 of whom were kids. Wood wants to make sure people realize the Pavilion has something to offer for everyone.

Street Crimes Unit with Officers Nic Butler and Scott Nelson. Due to the increased prevalence of gang violence and activity in the city of Sioux Falls, officers Butler and Nelson explain what is being done to curb this growing trend. Citizen Boards with Mary Hublou from the Mayor's Office. There are dozens of Citizen Boards that you can volunteer your time on. Mary goes over a few of the opportunities and how to apply.

Along with answering your questions, Host Reid Holsen joins Mayor Dave Munson and Public Works Director Mark Cotter to discuss 2008 road construction updates. Also, Police Officer Galen Smidt joins the Mayor to talk about safe driving presentations that are presented in all three public high schools this spring.

Mayor Dave Munson and Host Reid Holsen answer your questions with the help of Erica Beck - Senior Planner, Rana Deboer - City Health and Wellness Coordinator, and Jim Oliver - Children's Librarian.

The very first episode of Ask the Mayor takes place on the stage of the historic Orpheum Theatre with host Reid Holson, and Mayor Dave Munson. Mayor Dave Munson and Assistant Director of Planning, Jeff Schmitt discuss the growth of Sioux Falls in 2008. Also, Director of Parks and Recreation, Don Kearney joins the Mayor to discuss plans for the upcoming year in the Sioux Falls parks system.