One on one interviews with Council Members Gerald Beninga and Kermit Staggers. Streets, 2nd penny sales tax and the City's economy are just a few of the items discussed during their time on Inside Town Hall.

Homeless Advisory Board - Council member Vernon Brown and Homeless Coordinator Stacey Tieszen discuss the goals and proposals on managing the city's chronic homeless population. Campaign Finance Reform - City Clerk Debra Owen discusses possible changes in election finance rules.

Council members Greg Jamison and Bob Litz discuss many topics facing the City Council including 2nd penny sales tax and the Event Center Task Force. Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Updates with Lorie Hogstad, Licensing Technician, City Finance Office. Lorie talks about all the new regulations facing establishments that serve and sell alcoholic beverages.

Keep Sioux Falls Moving - As Sioux Falls adds residents and visitors, our streets become more congested. Every year, we receive requests to build more arterial streets. Council member Bob Litz and Public Works Director Mark Cotter discuss a new funding partnership called Keep Sioux Falls Moving, which focuses on building more arterial streets. Council Member Greg Jamison - What is it like to serve on the Sioux Falls City Council? New Council Member Greg Jamison evaluates the experience as he serves the Southwest District.

Council members Litz and Costello. Chair Bob Litz and Vice-Chair Pat Costello, discussing Council goals and priorities along with Event Center locations and the proposed second penny sales tax increase. Irrigation Timer Research. Kevin Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Bonny Seagraves, SDSU Extension Associate, discussing irrigation timer research project with South Dakota State University This research will determine the current landscape water use patterns within the City along with testing multiple landscape conservation efforts for improving water use efficiency.

Daycare Regulations with Public Health Director Judy Buseman and Council Member De Knudson. New daycare regulations have been proposed. Find out what impact they may have on your child. Humanitarian Award with Carol Garry, Human Relation Assistant, and Terry Rist, Humanitarian Award Committee Member. Carol and Terry discuss the upcoming Humanitarian Award and the call for nominations.

Water Conservation with Assistant Director of Public Works Kevin Smith and Council member De Knudson - The City of Sioux Falls is engaged in public education programs to encourage the wise use of water. Effective May 29, 2008, all residents of the City of Sioux Falls must follow a new year-round odd/even watering schedule that also prohibits Noon - 5 p.m. watering every day. The City also continues to provide funding for our plumbing retrofit and rain sensor rebate programs to provide additional financial incentives for customers to replace older, inefficient devices in and around their homes. Sioux Falls Sports Authority with Executive Director Mike Sullivan and Council member De Knudson - The Sioux Falls Sports Authority was formed in 2006 by community leaders to recruit major sporting events to the Sioux Falls area. The organization attracts international, national, regional and state sporting events by operating, leasing, enhancing or owning sports facilities in the Sioux Falls area. It is run by a board of directors made up of 15 community members, an executive director and project director.

Meet your new City Council Members - Reid introduces us to Councilor Kenny Anderson Jr. and Councilor Greg Jamison and finds out what their priorities and hopes are for their first term in office.

Conversations with re-elected council members Bob Litz and Vernon Brown. Litz and Brown talk about their service to the City and their goals for the next four years.

A conversation with outgoing Councilmen Kevin Kavanaugh and Bob Jamison. Reid asks about the past 8 years, their most memorable moments and what they see as the future goals of the City Council.

Whittier Neighborhood Cleanup with Council member De Knudson and Whittier resident Gigi Rieder. The 2nd Annual Whittier Cleanup involves various City agencies, private businesses and hundreds of volunteers all coming together to clean up the historic northern Sioux Falls neighborhood. Parks and Rec Summer Activities Guide with Recreation Manager Barb Hermanson. 2008 promises to be an exciting summer and the Parks and Recreation department has dozens of activities for every member of your family. Barb gives everyone a sneak peek at the upcoming guide and the wonderful activities found inside.

Shape Sioux Falls - Jeff Schmitt, Assistant Director of Planning and Building Services, and Candy Hanson from Community Foundation and Sioux Falls Tomorrow discuss Shape Sioux Falls, a community-wide visioning initiative to help determine the Citys land use development standards. The objective is to define the vision for the future development of the City as a part of the planned update of the comprehensive plan. These land use design standards will then be incorporated into the City's planned update of the Zoning Ordinance. Underage Drinking and Driving Campaign - In 2006, 12 teenagers in South Dakota died in underage drinking and driving crashes. Dozens of family members mourned, hundreds of friends grieved, and the entire state lost a portion of its future. The Drug and Alcohol-Free Communities Coalition is sponsoring a special awareness campaign and video, drawing attention to the crisis of underage drinking and driving in South Dakota. Talking about this important topic is Darcy Jensen from Prairie View Prevention Services and Sgt. Galen Smidt of the Sioux Falls Police Department.

Super precincts with City Clerk Debra Owen. Debra talks about why the City uses Super precincts in elections and who is running for City Council in April. Charter Revision Commission amendments that will be on the ballot with Dick Gregerson, Chair of Charter Revision Commission, and Lon Stroshein, Vice Chair of CRC. The Sioux Falls Charter Revision Commission, appointed in August 2007 by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council, has conducted twelve public meetings over the past five months and has proposed ten amendments to the current Charter. New electronics drop-off hours with Sanitary Landfill Superintendent Dave McElroy. Starting April 12, the free electronics drop-off event will be held monthly instead of semi-annually, and the hours have changed and are now 8 a.m. to noon.

Metro Communications with Mayor Dave Munson and County Commissioner Anne Hajek. The City and the County have entered into a joint agreement to create Metro Communications as a separate governmental agency funded 75% by the City and 25% by the County. The Agency is governed by a Metro Management Council made up of the Mayor, two council members and two County Commissioners. 2008 Street Construction projects with Assistant City Engineer Shannon Ausen and Assistant City Engineer Shannon VerHey. There still may be snow on the ground but street construction season is right around the corner. Find out what major projects the City is undertaking in 2008.

Shape Sioux Falls - Jeff Schmitt, Assistant Director of Planning and Building Services, discusses Shape Sioux Falls, a community-wide visioning initiative to help determine the City’s land use development standards. The objective is to define the vision for the future development of the City as a part of the planned update of the comprehensive plan. These land use design standards will then be incorporated into the City’s planned update of the Zoning Ordinance. Road Conditions and Potholes - Each year, the City of Sioux Falls fights what seems to be an endless battle of potholes on our city streets. Galynn Huber, Street/Utility Manager gives us an update on the status of some road conditions within the city, and tells us what the street department is doing to help prevent these pavement pests.

Upcoming City Election - Debra Owen, City Council Chief of Staff and City Clerk, discuss the upcoming City Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Sanitary Landfill- New Sanitary Landfill Superintendent Dave McElroy and Assistant Director of Public Works Kevin Smith discuss solid waste priorities at the landfill.

National Citizen Survey with Mayor Dave Munson and Council Member De Knudson. The National Citizen Survey will be sent out to 3000 citizens in Sioux Falls. Find out what the Council and City hope to find out from these questionnaires. Floodplain Remapping with Assistant Director of Planning Jeff Schmitt. Jeff talks about where the new boundaries of the floodplain are where citizens can find more information about the remapping. Importance of ice and snow removal from sidewalks with Human Resources Manager Jeff Munce and Dave Skancke Public Parking Facilities Supervisor. Jeff talks about why it's important from a disability awareness point of view and Dave talks about the ordinance requirement.

Whittier neighborhood cleanup, code enforcement, safety issues, and neighborhood/city partnership actions being taken to resolve matters with Council member Kevin Kavanaugh, Brian Majerus and April Schave. Renaming of the Mayor's Conservation area with Urban Planner Russ Sorenson and Ron Sauby. Find out what the progress is on this core area of Sioux Falls and how you can help rename the neighborhood. Heroes Behind the Badges with Division Chief Jim Sideras from Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and Bridget O'Toole from Sioux Falls Police Department. The annual blood drive is on, learn how you can help over the holiday season with this important contest.

Audit Reports - Council member Pat Costello and Audit Committee Chair Brad Whitsell discuss the recent report of the 2007 audit. City Council Topics - City Council members De Knudson and Kermit Staggers talk about a variety of subjects, including the 2008 City election, the Charter Revision Committee, and the current exhibits at the Siouxland Heritage Museums.

Greenway Project with Council member Bob Litz. The river greenway has become a vital asset and attraction for the City of Sioux Falls. Councilor Litz explains a few of the upcoming changes proposed for the area. Performance Measurement with Council member Vernon Brown and Director of Central Services Mike Hall. Finding out what the citizens wish to have their tax money spent on.

Downtown Library Expansion - Mayor Dave Munson and Library Director Sally Felix discuss the new renovation plans for the downtown library. Campaign Finance Reform - City Council Members Bob Jamison and Kermit Staggers debate possible changes in election finance rules. Update on water conservation opportunities with Council member Vernon Brown and Kevin Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works. Vernon and Kevin will explain how the changes in the Lewis and Clark plan affect Sioux Falls. Snow removal operations with Kevin Smith and Galynn Huber, Street/Utilities Manager. Winter is just around the corner. Are you ready? Find out what's new for this year's snow season.

New floodplain areas with Jeff Schmitt, Assistant Director of Planning, and Tom Berkland, Principal Engineer. The new FEMA floodplain map is out and many changes are in store for residents. Update on water conservation opportunities with Council member Vernon Brown and Kevin Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works. Vernon and Kevin will explain how the changes in the Lewis and Clark plan affect Sioux Falls. Snow removal operations with Kevin Smith and Galynn Huber, Street/Utilities Manager. Winter is just around the corner. Are you ready? Find out what's new for this year's snow season.

2007/2008 Influenza Season, and Pandemic Flu preparedness - Public Health Manager Sandy Frentz and Clinical Services Manager Judy Kendall reminds us of all hazards preparedness and that the upcoming flu season is a good time to think about what we need to take care of ourselves at home. Overlook Café, and the Falls Park Master Plan for 2008 - Parks and Recreation director Don Kearney and Cafe Manager Jan Wood discuss the new menu at the Overlook Cafe at Falls Park.

Sioux Falls Convention Center's new management with Scott Kavanaugh, General Manager of Convention Center, and Terri Ellis Schmidt, Executive Director, Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau. Find out what the change in management means to the 10 year old facility and what new responsibilities the CVB will be undertaking in the change-over. Airport Master Plan with Jeff Schmitt, Assistant Director of Planning, and Mike Marnach, Executive Director, Airport Authority. The numbers of passengers has been steadily on the rise. Find out what is new out at the airport and what travelers can expect in the years to come.

2007 Water consumption update - For many, the summer of 2007 proved to be a long season of hot and dry weather. How did the citizens of Sioux Falls fare when it came to water consumption? Kevin Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Randy Janssen, Water Superintendent gives us a report card on this summer's water usage. Council Meeting web streaming - City Clerk Debra Owen discusses the new web streaming program that allows citizens anytime access to various City Council meetings online at www.siouxfalls.org.