Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Todd Melkus’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
De Soto City Council Regular Session Minutes
The Council discussed and took action on several ordinances and administrative matters. These included scheduling a public hearing for the upcoming fiscal year property tax rate, amending city codes to remove the mandatory International Energy Conservation Code, and adopting a Risk Assessment and Internal Control policy. The Council also approved a street closure request for a local event, rezoned a parcel of land from R-1 to R-4 to accommodate a senior apartment complex, and authorized the acceptance of a property donation on Rollins Street. Additionally, the City Manager provided project progress updates regarding street infrastructure and railway platform planning.
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The City Council conducted several legislative actions, including the readoption of the city's code of ethics and the authorization of a supplemental agreement with MODOT for a bridge replacement project. Appointments were finalized for the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the Council approved the donation of property to the city for floodplain management, authorized a special event road closure, and addressed several subdivision and rezoning requests, including a minor subdivision at 1600 N. 5th Street, a major subdivision at 801 Vineland School Road, and the rezoning of 1501 Clarke Street from single-family to general commercial district. Updates were provided regarding tree removal on Main Street and playground fencing projects.
Jun 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
De Soto City Council Special Session Minutes
The council met to address the awarding of the bid for the Tanyard Branch Wastewater Encasement Project. This project is intended to secure a wastewater main by encasing it to prevent future erosion caused by the crossing of Tanyard Branch south of Main Street. The council reviewed two bids received for the project and officially awarded the contract to Kimes Contracting LLC.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
De Soto City Council Regular Session
The council approved a minor subdivision at 1300 N. Main Street and awarded the bid for the Blow Street Watermain Replacement to Vern Bauman Contracting. Appointments were made for Edward Sacco to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment. Additionally, the council approved multiple liquor license renewals and passed Resolution 4-2026, which designates electric vehicle fires as hazardous materials (HAZMAT) events. A report regarding the progress of Amtrak construction and engineering plans was also provided by the City Manager.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
