Mondays with the Mayor

April 6, 2026: Guests and Topics Discussed:

• Heath Dobrovolny, Deputy Manager – Introduced as the Village’s new Deputy Manager, with leadership also addressing listener questions about the future of the Porr and Brady Canyon intersection and outlining key short-term priorities for the Village.

• Eric Queller, Emergency Manager – Reported on weekend efforts to evaluate unsafe structures in the Upper Canyon floodway to reduce risk ahead of monsoon season; highlighted new camera technology for real-time wildfire and flood monitoring; and answered listener questions about sandbag access and property preparation.

• Fire Chief Cade Hall & Assistant Fire Chief Austin Meuli – Announced the implementation of Fire Level 2 restrictions effective April 6 at noon, including bans on outdoor smoking, charcoal grills, and fire pits; also shared updates on several recent small fires, including one on Swiss Chalet Hill contained by civilians.

• Mark Coker, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director – Recapped a successful weekend of Easter events, including the egg hunt and trail run, and encouraged participation in the upcoming Keep America Beautiful cleanup at the end of April.

• Eddie Ryan, Manager of Events & Strategic Partnerships – Provided updates on new projects and a lineup of community events planned for the spring and summer seasons.

• Levi Beaty, Public Works Director – Discussed last week’s water leak repair in the Warrior Drive area and shared progress on the 603 Mechem housing project, with concrete work beginning this week.

• Stephanie Long, Wingfield Heritage House Museum Curator – Previewed the upcoming Historic Game Day at the Wingfield House and the Time Turner History Book Club meeting at the library.

• Police Chief Steve Minner – Updated listeners on a recent road rage incident and a traffic accident involving a police vehicle that was struck in a construction zone.