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Frequently
Asked Questions
Who do I contact for city
information?
What type of governing body does De Soto have?
Where is City Hall located?
Where do I pay my utility bills?
What available sites and buildings are in De Soto?
Where is the Chamber and EDC office located?
What employment opportunities are available
in De Soto?
What types of health care providers are in De
Soto?
What recreational activities are found in De Soto?
What types of civic groups are in De Soto?
Who can I contact for rental properties?
Where can I find important contact numbers?
Contact
Information
Following is a list of City
department numbers:
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Type
of Information Needed:
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Contact:
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Phone:
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Aquatics Department |
Justin Huslig
Aquatics & Recreation Mgr.
Aquatics Facility |
913-583-1182
x131
x132 |
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Chamber
of Commerce
|
Sara
Ritter
Executive
Director
|
913-583-1585
x10
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City
Information (Administration)
|
Pat
Guilfoyle
City
Administrator
|
913-583-1182
x120
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City Attorney |
Patrick Reavy
City Attorney |
913-583-1182
x125 |
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City Clerk |
Lana McPherson
City Clerk |
913-583-1182
x110 |
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City Finance |
Bonnie Bennett |
913-583-1182
x111 |
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Codes
Department
|
Steve Chick, Sr.
Building
Official
|
913-583-1182
x130 913-208-4526 |
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Community
Development
|
Kim
Gordanier
City Planner
|
913-583-1182
x115
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Court Clerk |
Boots Linden |
913-583-1182
x122 |
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Economic
Development
|
Sara
Ritter
Executive
Director
|
913-583-1585
x10 |
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Fire Department |
Kevin Ritter
Fire Chief |
913-583-1196 |
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Parks &
Recreation Department |
Jay Garvin
Parks Director
|
913-208-5962
x127 |
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Planning
Department
|
Mike
Brungardt
Public
Works Dir./Engineer
|
913-583-1182
x116 |
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Street Department |
Ron Creason
Street
Superintendent |
913-238-0437
x126 |
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Wastewater
Department |
Doug Smith |
913-238-0436 |
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Water Department |
Clarence Brunk
Water
Superintendent |
913-238-0436
x119 |
For additional formation on the City's services and departments,
please visit their web site at
www.desotoks.us.
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What
type of governing body does De Soto have?
The City government of De Soto is constantly
working toward improved administration of the community they serve.
The De Soto Governing Body consists of a Mayor and five City Council
Members.
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Where is City Hall located?
City Hall is located at 32905 W. 84th
Street in De Soto and is also home to the Community Center and
Senior Citizen’s Center.
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Where do I
pay my utility bills?
Utility
bills can be mailed to the appropriate utility companies. For
residents who are provided water and/or trash service by the
City
of De Soto, you can pay your water bill at City Hall or at their
drop box located outside City Hall.
In addition, automatic payment services are available.
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Available
Sites and Buildings (LOIS)
Interested in finding
available buildings
and/or sites in De Soto? The EDC utilizes the LocationOne Information
System (LOIS) which is a site and buildings database. LOIS helps
you find available buildings and sites in De Soto, along with
other pertinent information about our community.
Where is the Chamber
and EDC office located?
The De Soto
Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council office is
located at 33150 W. 83rd Street. This location is also home
to the De Soto Fire Department and is the former City Hall.
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What employment
opportunities are available in De Soto?
For a
listing of available positions in the De Soto area, click
here.
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What types
of health care providers are in De Soto?
De
Soto is home to a variety of health care providers, such as a
family health care center, dental center, eye care provider, chiropractor,
and psychiatrist. For more information about local health care
providers, please see the Membership Directory.
In addition, De Soto is within five minutes of an additional
family health care center. Many other health care facilities are
conveniently located within 20 minutes, such as Olathe Medical
Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Shawnee Mission
Medical Center and Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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For
medical emergencies, dial 911. The De Soto Fire Department, staffed
with an around-the-clock Emergency Medical Technician, provides
Basic Life Support care. Johnson
County Med-Act also responds with Paramedics, providing Advanced
Life Support care and transportation.
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What
recreational activities are found in De Soto?
 Acres
of city and county parks generate an abundance of year-round activities
in De Soto. Miller Memorial Park offers outdoor enthusiasts
walking trails, baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts,
playgrounds and city pool. Miller Park is the setting for many
civic events throughout the year.
The
newly dedicated Kill Creek Park, located at the southern
edge of the city, features 850 acres of hiking trails through
largely undeveloped prairie and lowland vistas. A new lake is
brimming with small trout, bass and catfish. The 26.5 acre lake
features a swimming beach and bathhouse as well as a marina.
Sunflower
Park
is a 60-acre park with natural prairie grasses, a lake and nature
trails including a trail for the physically challenged.
With immediate access to the Kansas River, the City of De Soto is
currently constructing a new Boat Ramp, which is scheduled to
be completed in May, 2006.
The attached map
(courtesy of Friends of the Kaw) shows ramp access points along the
Kansas River through Edwardsville.
Until it is
officially opened, the gates to the park will be locked and access
is denied due to the construction.
Fore more information, please contact City Hall at 913-583-1182 or
visit the city's website at
www.desotoks.us.
 Two
golf courses are located within the city limits of De Soto. Burning
Tree Golf Course, the city’s 9-hole course, runs
along the Kansas River and features beautifully manicured fairway
sand greens for the experienced and duffer. Oak Country Club
is a beautiful 18-hole course and boasts its signature "Island
Green".
Regional
attractions within minutes from De Soto include the Kansas City
Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Worlds of Fun, Union Station/Science
City. Newest attractions within the area include the Kansas Speedway
and the T-Bones baseball team. A De Soto resident also enjoys
theatre, ballet and symphonic performances in Kansas City and
on the Lawrence campus of Kansas University.
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What types
of civic groups are in De Soto?
True to our small-town values, De Soto’s
civic organizations are among the most dedicated you can find.
For a list of civic groups, click
here.
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Who can I contact
for rental properties?
De
Soto has a variety of rental opportunities, from apartments to
homes with large lots. A recent CERI survey found that the average
rental rate for De Soto is $620 per month. Prices vary depending
upon size. Click
here
for a contact list of rental properties. Not all landlords are
listed.
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Where can I
find important numbers?
As
a new resident, or even an existing resident, the following contact
numbers will benefit you as questions or emergencies occur.
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