Sep 23, 2025 | Inside the City
Palmer Airport Superintendent John Diumennti joins Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City. John and Mike covered a lot of information about the airport and the upcoming improvement plans. The lighting project requires the replacement of the controllers, conductors, and...
Sep 10, 2025 | Inside the City
John Prevost, Intermin Chief of the Palmer Fire Department, joins Mike Chmiekewski and David Shields. John answers David and Mike’s questions about gear, from weight to special ways to clean the different parts of the equipment. Training drills, such as those...
Aug 29, 2025 | Inside the City
Mike Chmielewski welcomed Commander Luke Szipszky to discuss aspects of public safety. Public safety encompasses more than just the police force; it also includes the fire department and rescue services. The department is exploring new technologies, including AI, to...
Aug 26, 2025 | Inside the City
Palmer Public Works a dministrative assistant Crystal Dermer joins Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City. The Department of Public Works responsibilities include street cleaning, maintenance of city vehicles and equipment, managing refuse collection, and numerous other...
Aug 13, 2025 | Inside the City
Palmer Library Director Joy Bailey and Library Services Coordinator Seina Bell join Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City. The library has been at the interim site for two years now, and the library staff has become creative in its activities and use of space....
Aug 6, 2025 | Inside the City
Palmer City Manager Kolby Zerkel joins Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City. Mike asked Kolby about the idea of annexation and the proposed ballot measure to allow the City Manager to live up to 5 miles from the city. They also discussed the parking survey being taken...
