Your City Hall news bulletin with updates on all things De Soto.
April 7, 2023
City News & Updates
Public Visioning Survey
April’s Designing De Soto survey is open!
This month we're focusing on the downtown area as well as economic development and businesses that are important to you and your family; follow the link below to tell us your thoughts!
Thinking about upgrading your landscaping this season?
Consider eco-friendly options like installing a rain barrel, building a rain garden, or planting native trees. You could be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement of materials and installation costs through the Johnson County ‘Contain the Rain’ program!
The City Council approved a zoning regulation that will pave the way for a Utility-Scale Solar Facility on the southern edge of Astra Enterprise Park. The area was selected because it is heavily timbered -- providing a natural screen -- and will be buffered by approximately 2,000 acres of passive-use parkland.
The City Council approved a 5% water rate increase and a 4% sewer increase at last night's Council meeting.
The increase, which will take effect immediately, accounts for inflation and an increase in the price of lime. Read about the increase, including options for utility assistance, here.
City Council Meeting Recap
The De Soto City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting last night, April 6th, at City Hall. View the agenda here. Here is a quick run-down:
Proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month
Approved an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the Sunflower Recreational Path
Approved text amendment regarding Solar Ordinance
Approved agreement with Sosaya and Sons Construction for traffic signal maintenance services
Approved resolution to increase water & sewer rates
Approved bid for CDBG sidewalk construction on Ottawa Street
Bring your little ones to our new Parks & Recreation program, Toddler Time! We've got tons of toys and equipment, including slides and tunnels, so the kids are sure to have a blast!
Every Wednesday until April 26th
8:30am-10:30am
De Soto Community Center
$1 per child
Guardian required to stay with child
Programming Poll
What types of recreation programming, workshops, or events would you and your family like to see in De Soto?
