Bridging De Pere

Latest Episodes:

Ep 5: Engineering Projects Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

For episode 5 of Bridging De Pere, Assistant City Engineer Chase Kuffel and City Engineer Eric Rakers review the engineering and street construction projects completed in the City of De Pere in 2026, as well as look forward to upcoming projects in 2027 and 2028. From Merrill Street this year to future large projects like Main Avenue and the Southern Bridge, learn about what's been keeping them busy and how these projects might impact you.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - Types of engineering projects

02:42 - How streets are picked for reconstruction

06:02 - Projects completed in 2026

07:28 - Challenges scheduling road construction

09:13 - Construction projects from other entities (county, etc.)

11:45 - Utility company projects in 2026

14:33 - Right of way and easement access

17:28 - 2027 construction projects

21:06 - How citizens are notified of impacting construction

21:58 - 2027 construction projects from other entities

24:08 - Main and Reid reconstruct in 2028

25:55 - Other construction projects in 2028

26:49 - GV Corridor/Southern Bridge progress/timeline

29:13 - Favorite De Pere memory

31:18 - Favorite engineering project while working at the City of De Pere

Ep 4: Health Inspections Aug 29, 2026

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In episode 4 of Bridging De Pere, the official City of De Pere podcast, Health Director Chrystal Woller and Environmental Health Sanitarian Trista Groth cover all the health inspections she performs for the City! From routine restaurant and school kitchen inspections to child lead poison prevention, learn all about the important inspections the De Pere Health Department undertakes!

00:00 - Intro03:21 - Health inspections06:27 - School inspections08:57 - Building relationships11:45 - Frequency of inspections13:03 - Complaint based inspections and where to find reports15:25 - Pre-inspections for new businesses18:02 - Are inspections planned?19:14 - What do inspectors look for?25:19 - Proactive businesses28:22 - Benefits of a local inspector31:37 - Lead poisoning prevention36:40 - Radon poisoning prevention39:31 - Nuisance complaints (mold, etc)42:01 - Contact the health department!42:46 - Favorite De Pere memory

Ep 3: Community Policing Jul 24, 2026

Show notes

On episode 3 of the Bridging De Pere Podcast, Police Chief Jeremy Muraski is joined by the two Community Policing Officers at the City of De Pere: Joe Johnson and Adam Heynen. They cover what sets their jobs apart from a regular patrol officer, chat about the upcoming National Night Out, and also talk about a hot topic: E-Bikes.

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - What is community policing?

06:34 - National Night Out

07:54 - Neighborhood Watch program

11:05 - Being proactive

14:27 - Citizens Academy

16:20 - Other programs

19:39 - E-Bikes

26:49 - Always available

28:12 - Favorite De Pere memory

Ep 2: Urban Deer Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

De Pere Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Marty Kosobucki and Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Biologist Steve Burns chat urban deer. They cover what issues deer can cause, what individuals and communities can do to mitigate the problems, the pros and cons of various herd reduction measures, and ask: does the City of De Pere have a deer problem?

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Wildlife Biologist Steve Burns' Background

02:38 - Issues Deer Can Cause

07:19 - What Can Communities Do?

12:05 - Deer Aerial Surveys

15:47 - Does De Pere Have a Deer Problem?

21:22 - Herd Reduction Measures

36:38 - What Can People Do?

39:41 - Summary

42:22 - Favorite De Pere Memory

Ep 1: New Developments May 26, 2026

Show notes

Mayor James Boyd and City Manager Kim Flom chat about a bunch of new developments happening in the City of De Pere! Get the latest about the Front Street property, Southern Bridge, and Main Avenue reconstruction. Also learn about how De Pere is tackling affordability in housing, the new Volunteer Park, and more!

00:00 - Intro

3:14 - Shopko Development

8:30 - State of De Pere

10:57 - Community Events

14:04 - Youth Commission

15:29 - Front Street

23:24 - Affordability in Housing

27:29 - New Park (Volunteer Park)

29:59 - Local Partnerships/Community

32:57 - Southern Bridge

37:17 - Main Avenue Reconstruct

38:58 - Favorite De Pere Memory