#81: A Look At Plano’s Cultural Arts Master Plan Inside Plano, The City podcast

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We want you to be informed about the City of Plano's Cultural Arts Master Plan process. Today's bonus episode features audio from the Monday, March 3, 2025 community presentation of the draft Cultural Arts Master Plan.

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#84: Why is the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center closed? 13:23

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Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center has closed for renovation. In this month’s episode, we go behind the construction fencing to talk about the improvements underway. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – project website Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – general center information Parks and Recreation master plan Get a recreation center membership…

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#83: State of the City 36:10

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In this special episode of Inside Plano, we’re airing Mayor Muns’ State of the City address. The State of the City was held at the Robinson Fine Arts Center in Plano on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Watch this episode on YouTube.

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#82: Go inside Plano’s renovated City Council Chambers and discover how you can get involved in your city 6:25

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The renovation to Plano’s City Council Chambers is complete! In this month’s episode, we go inside the chambers to talk about the work done and how you can get involved in the business of the city. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Updated City Council Chambers City Council agendas Planning & Zoning agendas Boards and Commissions meeting calendar Sign up to speak Meeting guidelines Watch meetings live and on demand on planotv.gov…

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#81: A Look at Plano’s Cultural Arts Master Plan 9:17

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Plano’s arts and culture are taking center stage! In this month’s episode, we explore the city’s first Cultural Arts Master Plan. Michelle Hawkins joins the show to discuss why it matters, the vision for creativity in our community, and how you can get involved. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Plano’s Cultural Arts Master Plan with Michelle Hawkins Cultural Arts Master Plan…

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#80: Behind the Scenes: Big Changes at Plano Event Center 21:59

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Have you noticed all the construction at the Plano Event Center? We’re on a mission to learn what’s on the way for this iconic venue. Mark Jarrell joins the show to give us a preview of the big changes on the way at Plano Event Center. Watch this episode on YouTube . This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Plano Event Center with Mark Jarrell Plano Event Center Envision Oak Point special use plan Map of projects underway in Plano…

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#79: Reviving Plano’s Retail Spaces 21:10

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This year we’ve explored ways Plano is investing in the community. Today’s show dives into a new tool implemented by Plano’s City Council focusing on our retail spaces. Peter Braster joins the show to talk about the retail rehabilitation program. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Retail Rehabilitation Program with Peter Braster Special Projects Contact Peter Braster Show recording location: Green Vine Market…

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#78: More than Books: How the library is supporting Plano’s business community. 27:57

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Businesses are a key part of Plano. Today we wanted to focus on some ways that Plano engages with our business community that you might not be aware of. Kristin Linscott and Eric Bullock join the show to explain the way the Plano Public Library supports businesses and job seekers. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Business Resources at Plano Public Library with Kristin Linscott and Eric Bullock Plano Public Library Business resources through the Library SCORE Mentoring Check out the Plano Library Learns blog for information on classes, programs and databases Foundation Directory Online for non-profits Find an upcoming networking event Request an outreach visit Listen to the Plano Library Learns podcast Get a library card…

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Budget discussions at August 26, 2024, City Council meeting (bonus episode) 21:17

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 26, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed: Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Discussion and Direction regarding FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget. You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget . You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov . Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget .…

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Budget discussions at August 22, 2024, Budget Town Hall (bonus episode) 50:14

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. July through September, we release all budget-related City Council and Town Hall meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 22, 2024, Budget Town Hall. You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget . You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov . Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget .…

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Budget discussions at August 15, 2024, City Council Work Session (bonus episode) 2:21:18

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 15, 2024, City Council Work Session when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed: Grant funding requests Revenues: Ad Valorem Tax Base, Tax Rate, Sales Tax, Water & Sewer rate increase, Evironmental Waste Services rate increase. Community Investment Program. Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate. You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget . You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov . Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget .…

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Budget discussions at August 12, 2024, City Council meeting (bonus episode) 1:27:36

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 12, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed: Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Approval of Appraisal Roll. Discussion of proposed tax rate for publication of notice. Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council. You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget . You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov . Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget .…

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There's a Little Something for Everyone at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve 11:39

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Have you visited Plano's Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve? Plano's largest park is 800 acres. Trail lovers will enjoy the nearly eight miles of concrete trails and five miles of soft surface trails located along Rowlett Creek. Bring your own kayak, canoe or SUP and enjoy paddling around the park's pond. Zipline through the forest canopy and over the creek beds. Nature lovers will enjoy a day of bird watching and wildlife tours in this certified Audubon Cooperative sanctuary. The Nature and Retreat Center is the perfect venue for corporate meetings, special events and retreats. Kelley Crimmins joins Plano Mayor Summer Intern Alexa on a walk-and-talk through Oak Point Park in this bonus episode. Links in this episode Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve The Nature and Retreat Center Go Ape Zipline…

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#77: Taking a look at what’s on the way for Parks and Recreation 21:05

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You may have noticed a lot of construction projects happening in our parks right now. From trail extensions to erosion control, and playground replacement to recreation center renovations, Renee Jordan joins the show to give us an update. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Parks and Recreation Projects with Renee Jordan Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program Plano Parks and Recreation Active projects in Plano Parks and Recreation Tom Muhlenbeck Recreation Center Renovation Plano’s trail system…

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Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program 50:55

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