Thank you for moving to De Soto. We are a community that has our eye on the future while remembering our past. We have many great things to enjoy in De Soto such as our award winning city park, our award winning library, and local businesses. <\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the more frequently asked questions.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q. I am moving to town. Who do I contact for water, garbage collection, gas, electric, cable and telephone? How do I start utility service at my new address?<\/span><\/strong> Q. What are the payment options for the water and garbage bill?<\/strong> Q. What can I do about a high water bill?<\/strong> Q. Where do I register my children for school?<\/strong> Q. What day is solid waste collection?<\/strong> Q. Do I need to license my dog or cat?<\/strong> Q. What are the hours for City Hall?<\/strong> Q. Where and when does the City Council meet?<\/strong> Q. Where and when are agendas and minutes posted?<\/strong> Q. When is a building permit required?<\/strong> Q. Is the Little Bridge Park shelter available to rent for picnics, birthday parties, reunions, etc.?<\/strong> Q. Who do I contact about a streetlight that is out or flickering?<\/strong> Q. I want to plant a tree or install a fence (or dig a hole for any reason), do I need to contact anyone?<\/strong>
A.<\/strong> To obtain water and garbage collection services for your address in the city of De Soto, either visit City Hall at 405 Walnut Street or call 515-834-2233.<\/a> An application form is available at the time service is requested. There is a $125.00 deposit required with the application. You will also need to do this if you move from one address in De Soto to another De Soto address. MidAmerican Energy provides natural gas and electric services \u2013 call 1-888-427-5632<\/a>, Mediacom provides cable service \u2013 call 1-800-332-0245<\/a>. Make sure to call the post office at 515-834-2014 <\/a>to notify them of your move to De Soto.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Our newest option is to pay manually online through our city website. You can find the button toward the top of our home page.<\/mark> Utility bills may also be paid in person at City Hall or through the mail. There is a secured drop box slot to the right of the front door at 405 Walnut St; or payments may be mailed to: City of De Soto, P.O. Box 100, De Soto, IA 50069. The last payment option is to sign up for ACH. Your payment is automatically debited from your checking or savings account on the 15th of each month. Forms are available at City Hall.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Water leaks are the usual culprits that cause an increase in your water bill. Usually leaking faucets or toilets cause an increase in water usage. To check for a leak in your toilet, add a few drops of food coloring to your tank during a period that the toilet will not be used. If the food coloring shows up in the bowl, you have a leak and you need some repairs. Even small leaks can be costly.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Contact the Adel-De Soto-Minburn Community School District (ADM) at 515-993-4285<\/a> for Elementary, 515-834-2424<\/a> for Intermediate, 515-993-4778<\/a> for the Middle School, and 515-993-4584<\/a> for the High School.
<\/mark>– ADM Website<\/mark><\/a> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A. <\/strong>Waste Management<\/mark><\/a> <\/mark>is contracted by the city to pick up trash and recycling. Trash is picked up weekly, on Wednesday. Recycling is picked up every two weeks, on Wednesday. Each week on the monthly events calendar it shows whether it\u2019s \u201cTrash Pickup\u201d week or \u201cTrash and Recycling Pickup\u201d week.<\/mark> On days for both services, please be sure to allow enough space between your trash and recycling bins to make it easier for the trucks to pick them up.
Waste Management observes the following six holidays: New Year\u2019s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (prior to or on our normal service day), our collection day will be Thursday for that week. If the holiday is Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, our collection day will not change. The holiday schedule is effective for both trash and recycling and only applies the week of the holiday. Service the week before and after the holiday will not be impacted.
<\/mark>– Waste Management Website<\/mark><\/a> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Yes, the city does require any dog or cat 6 months or older to be licensed annually. The license is effective from January 1 to December 31. The fee is $15.00 for an unaltered dog or cat and $5.00 for a neutered\/spayed dog or cat. A $5.00 late fee is added after January 31 plus $2.00 for each additional month the license is not obtained. Licenses may be purchased at City Hall beginning December 1 for the following year. A current rabies vaccination certificate is required.
<\/mark>– Animal Control<\/mark><\/a> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> The City Council meets the third Tuesday of every month at City Hall, located at 405 Walnut Street. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. On occasion, the council schedules a special meeting. The public notice will be posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a meeting.
<\/mark>– City Council<\/mark><\/a> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A. <\/strong>The agenda is posted at least twenty-four hours prior to a city council meeting. The agenda is posted at the: City Hall, Post Office, Earlham Savings Bank in De Soto and Casey\u2019s. Agenda and Minutes are posted on the city website and published within fifteen days in the Dallas County News.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Building permits are required for almost any construction on your property; adding a deck, fence, shed, garage, sidewalk or driveway. The City of De Soto contracts with Veenstra & Kimm Inc to perform building inspections. Applications are available at City Hall, and online.
<\/mark>– City Ordinances, Permits & Forms<\/mark><\/a> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Yes, the fee is $20.00 for up to 4 hours and $30.00 for over 4 hours. Contact City Hall at 515-834-2233<\/a> to make a reservation.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Go to<\/mark> www.midamericanenergy.com – Street Light Repair Request<\/mark><\/a> or call City Hall at 515-834-2233<\/a>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/mark>A.<\/strong> Yes. Contact Iowa One Call at 1-800-292-8989 <\/a>at least 48 hours in advance. They will schedule a time to locate all the power lines, cables, water and sewer lines. This call is free to the public.
<\/mark>– IowaOneCall Website<\/mark><\/a> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n