This month host Reid Holsen and Mayor Dave Munson discuss the City's Wellness program with Wellness Coordinator Rana Deboer. See how the City is saving money by helping employees stay healthy. Also, Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney talks about winter programs taking place at the City's five community centers.

This month host Reid Holsen discusses the recent Orpheum Theatre renovations with SMG Assistant General Manager Terry Torkildson, Shape Sioux Falls with Transportation Planner Sam Trebilcock and the 2010 Census with Assistant Planning Director Jeff Schmitt.

In this episode we get a Pettigrew Heights Housing Resource Center update from Jim Schmidt. Also, the Washington Pavilion is having it's 10th birthday. Pavilion President Gary Wood tells us how they plan to celebrate. And we take a look at the renovations underway at the Orpheum Theater.

Great Plains Zoo President Elizabeth Whealey discusses the improvements and new animals at the zoo. Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney talks about all the wonderful opportunities available in the parks and what new parks are being built in the next few years.

Planning Director Mike Cooper gives an update on this years growth and development, including planned quality of life projects. CVB Director Terri Ellis Schmidt talks about gearing up for the 2009 tourism season. and Sandy Frentz previews the Mayors 4th of July Celebration.

Help!Line Center: The Help!Line Center, commonly known for its 211 assistance phone number, is a valuable resource when it comes to tracking needs in Sioux Falls. In 2008 more than 52,000 calls came in and more than 32,000 people used the Help!Line's database. Director Carol Muller stops by to discuss how 211 can help everyone in the community. Parks and Recreation Update: It's going to be another exciting year for park projects and improvements. Director Don Kearney gives us all the details on work at Sherman Park, McKennan Park, the Falls and about what you can do to keep your street trees trimmed up and looking good.

In this episode of Ask the Mayor we go on location in downtown Sioux Falls to discuss the Phillips Avenue reconstruction project with Public Works Engineer Brad Ludens. Also joining Mayor Munson is Larry Rehfeld, President of Downtown Sioux Falls, who talks about the future of the downtown area.

Finance Director Gene Rowenhorst talks about 2008 budget performance, and financial planning during economic uncertainty. Also, the City is excited to get started with a 2009 construction plan that balances maintaining existing roads, expanding roads and building roads for future development. Public Works Director Mark Cotter gives us a preview to the 2009 construction season.

Half of all deaths of firefighters nationwide are caused by heart related problems. Fire Rescue Chief Donn Hill and Wellness Coordinator Rana DeBoer discuss the ways Sioux Falls firefighters are staying healthy on the job. The Summit League Championships promise to be the biggest sporting event in town this year. Reid and the Mayor talk with Sports Authority Director Mike Sullivan on what these nationally televised games will mean to the City of Sioux Falls.

Planning Director Mike Cooper to discuss 2008-2009 growth and development. Also, Sustainability Coordinator Aimee Ladonski talks about her role in the City of Sioux Falls' Leading Green initiative.

Galynn Huber discusses the snow removal plan and budget for the City of Sioux Falls and Tammie Denning from the Heartland House talks about the Holiday Extravaganza happening at the Orpheum Theatre.

Event Center Task Force co-chairs Jim Woster and Terry Baloun discuss the committees recent trips to Omaha, Sioux City and Fargo on a fact finding mission. Teri Ellis Schmidt, Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, chats with the mayor about the beautiful Winter Wonderland lights at Falls Park.

Keep Sioux Falls Moving - Planning Director Mike Cooper gives us an update on the $16.6 million boost for the development-driven street program. Arboretum Campaign - The Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce has selected the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum for its 2009 Community appeals drive. Jeff Scherschligt discusses the goals and objectives of the appeal, and talks about what the arboretum offers the community.

Teri Ellis Schmidt, Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, talks about the CVB's role with in helping bring events to the city. Fire Chief Donn Hill discusses the recent accreditation of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue.

Keep Sioux Falls Moving and online Parks and Recreation activity registration are discussed.

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.