The De Soto Public Works Department provides many services throughout the city. They operate the water treatment plant and the waste water treatment facilities. They maintain several public owned properties such as the city cemetery, city hall, public safety buildings, and the public works buildings. They’re alsoin charge of maintaining city streets, the parks and recreations areas such as Little Bridge Park, and Hampton Field where baseball games are played.
The De Soto Public Works Department also maintains a concession stand at the Hampton Field. The concession stand is staffed during baseball games by volunteers. Proceeds from products sold go to the restock of the concession stand.
Reminders and Announcements
Property owners may park currently licensed automobiles, trailers, campers, boats and/or outdoor recreational vehicles on an approved parking pad placed in the rear or side yard. The property owner must complete a Parking Pad Site Plan Application, pay a $20.00 permit fee, and comply with all of the site plan requirements before receiving approval by the city. The parking of any automobiles, trailers, campers, boats and/or outdoor recreational vehicles in the front yard of any property is prohibited unless parked completely upon a driveway. Please review the ordinances, and the parking pad requirements below.
Rear and Side Yard Parking Ordinance
Rock Pad Parking Requirements and Site Plan Form
Public Notices
Water Quality Report
Contact
Public Works Director
Dan Van Langen
Shop Phone: 515-834-2502
Cell: 515-208-0066
Email: pwdirector@desoto-ia.org
Public Works Employee
Nick Eckstein
Shop Phone: 515-834-2502
Cell: 515-468-1311
Email: pwdept@desoto-ia.org