De Soto Newsletter. They have a staff of 7 fulltime employees who are CPR trained and have been with 100 Acre Woods for 1-3 years.

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1 De Soto Newsletter June 2017 De Soto City Hall 405 Walnut St. PO Box 100 (515) De Soto Public Library 405 Walnut St. PO Box 585 (515) Acre Woods Childcare 100 Acre Woods Childcare is a small family owned childcare facility conveniently located at 805 Guthrie Street (Highway 169) in De Soto. It has been owned by Traci Vorpahl for 13 years and is a Level 4 QRS rated childcare. Local resident Michelle Crozier has been director for 2 years at the facility which cares for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age and can handle up to 62 children. They feature - We Got The Beat music program, Library, Gardening and Fall Preschool Programs with a certified preschool teacher. They also conduct field trips for school age children including the pool, swimming lessons, the park and the Science Center during the summer. 100 Acre Woods Childcare also partners with United Way to bring Read Rover for children 3-5 to provide early literacy and also features Vision, Hearing, and Dental clinics on site which is no charge to parents even with insurance and no co-pay. This saves parents time off work for those services. They have a staff of 7 fulltime employees who are CPR trained and have been with 100 Acre Woods for 1-3 years. They currently have openings and their hours are 6 am to 6 pm Monday thru Friday. For more information on their openings, rates and programs please call Another De Soto Business who is READY TO GO, READY TO GROW!!! De Soto Public Works (515) De Soto Police Department Emergency 911 Non-Emergency Dispatch (515) The De Soto Public Library is pleased to announce the Summer Library Program Build a Better World, coming June 12th at the De Soto Public Library. Stop by the library or call to register your child for a chance to win great prizes like books, toys, Cubs tickets or a trip to the Omaha Zoo. Join us for outdoor storytimes, a magic show, a nature program, silly games, crafts, a carnival & more this summer! Mayor Butch Ostrander (515) Council Members Kelly Summy (515) Karen Wilson (515) Matthew Sanders (515) Emily Cramp (515)

2 De Soto City Council CITY OF DESOTO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 16, 2017 Mayor Butch Ostrander called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Answering roll call was: Emily Cramp, Mathew Sanders, Kelly Summy and Karen Wilson. May 16, 2017 Meeting Staff present included City Clerk Marcia Thomas, Public Works Director Dan Van Langen, Police Chief Dustin Runge, Fire Chief Gina Lark, City Attorney DuWayne Dalen. Motion by Wilson/Summy to approve the agenda; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Summy/Wilson to approve the consent agenda; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Ostrander stated that he had received an earlier in the day stating that I, Clayton Wright, resign my council seat effective immediately due to my residency not being in De Soto, Iowa. Mayor Ostrander opened the public hearing for the budget amendment #1 for fiscal year ending June 30, Clerk Thomas said she had received no written correspondence or phone calls regarding the amendment. Clerk Thomas stated the city incurred additional legal and engineering fees related to the 2017 Urban Revitalization Plan and the 2016 Urban Renewal Plan. Public Works has a 2017 Pavement Repair project for Ash/Adair Street. The police department received a grant for and purchased a Your Speed Sign. The police department purchased a digital in car video camera and a cage for the Ford Explorer. With no further questions from the audience Mayor Ostrander closed the public Motion to approve Resolution ; A Resolution approving the City Budget Amendment #1 and Certification for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Wally Peld with Peld Engineering discussed with Mayor Ostrander and City Council the site plan for Insurance Auto Auction, property located Lots 3 & 4 in the amended plat of Chapman Estates (Karen Armstrong property); Due to the size and scope of this parcel as well as the distance from the roadway we believe this site is unique. The parcel is approximately a 60 acre property who s building is setback 1800 ft. from Highway 169 and 470 ft. from Interstate 80. Additionally the site will incorporate an 8 ft. solid white steel fence to limit visibility. Trees, evergreens and bushes will be planted along the perimeter to soften the look. Motion by Cramp/Sanders to approve the site plan for Insurance Auto Auction, Lots 3 & 4 in the amended plat of Chapman Estates (Karen Armstrong property); Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Summy/Wilson to approve second reading of Ordinance #318; An Ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of De Soto, Iowa, 2009, by amending section (1) Collection Fee for disposal of solid waste; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Wilson/Sanders to approve waiving the third reading of Ordinance #318; An Ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of De Soto, Iowa, 2009, by amending section (1) Collection Fee for disposal of solid waste; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Summy/Karen to adopt Ordinance #318; An Ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of De Soto, Iowa, 2009, by amending section (1) Collection Fee for disposal of solid waste; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Cramp/Wilson to approve Resolution ; A Resolution approving an urban chicken and fowl policy for the City of De Soto; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Summy/Wilson to approve Amendment #2 to CDGB Administrative Services Contract with Simmering & Cory; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Wilson/Sanders to approve change order #1; Dykstra Concrete; 350 square feet repair on Ash Street; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Summy/Wilson to approve sidewalk grant of $ for David Pettorini, property 904 Warren Street, De Soto; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Wilson/Cramp to approve Task Order #12; Bartlett & West Engineering provide services to update the City of De Soto s subdivision regulations; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Summy/Wilson to approve plans, specifications, forms of contract and estimate of cost for the De Soto Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) Improvements Project. By approving, the council will be setting the bid date to be June 15, 2017 at 2PM at City Hall. They will also be setting a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate on June 20, 2017, as well as considering bids for award on June 20th as well; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Wilson/Cramp to approve Task Order #13; Bartlett & West Engineering; provide engineering and construction administrative services for the De Soto Waste Water Treatment Facility Improvements Project; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Sanders/Wilson to approve Public Works proposal from Satellite Center, LLC for security cameras at the Little Bridge Park, City Hall and the Public Works facility, approximate cost of $3,029.00; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. No action on item #14. Motion by Summy/Cramp to approve part-time De Soto police officer Justin Edwards pay increase to $20.00/per hour; Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. No action on item #16. Having no other business Mayor Ostrander asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion by Sanders/Summy to Cramp,Sanders,Summy,Wilson all in favor; Motion carried 4-0. Mayor: Butch Ostrander Attest: City Clerk, Marcia Thomas

3 Toddler Storytime Do you have a little one around? Come to the library on Thursday mornings at 11:15 to join our fun group and read stories, make crafts and do fun activities! Ages 0-5 Check us out on Facebook to stay up to date on our programs & activities! Adult Soup Program Come join us for soup & card games on July 11:30AM!

4 2017 Swimming Lesson Registration is now open All Swimming Abilities Welcome The City of De Soto is offering swimming lessons once again at the Adel Aquatic Center. Lessons will run July 24 27, and July 31 August 3, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If necessary, July 28 or August 4, 2017 will be the rain make-up dates. The water temperature at the pool is 82 degrees. Bus transportation will be available and is provided by the City at no additional charge. The bus will leave promptly at 11:00 a.m. from the De Soto Intermediate School and arrive back to the Intermediate School at approximately 12:30 p.m. Please insure that riders are at the school no later than 10:55 a.m. Those not riding the bus should be at the pool, ready to swim, by 11:20 a.m. The fee is $ Payment is due at time of registration. Make checks payable to City of De Soto. Please sign up at City Hall or the Library. Deadline for sign-up is Wednesday, July 19, **MUST BE AT LEAST 5 YRS OLD**

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