CITY OF DESOTO

The City of PRIDE

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF DESOTO

The City of De Soto operates under a City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is subject to their direction, supervision and is to exercise control of all departments; Public Safety (Police and Fire), Public Works (streets, parks, water and sewer), Administration and Building. All department heads report to the City Manager.

Each year the City Manager collaborates with all departments to create a city budget and capital improvements plan to submit to the City Council for approval. He then has the responsibility of implementing those plans and is to keep the City Council apprised of the needs of the City and its financial condition.

David was appointed as the De Soto City Manager in 1999. He came to De Soto with quite a range of expertise and education. After college, he started his career in the engineering field in Columbia, Missouri from 1980-1988 followed by a five-year stint with an Electric Cooperative at a power plant in north central Missouri. In 1995, David was appointed the City Administrator in Fayette Missouri where he served until coming to De Soto.

He holds a BA degree in Chemistry as well as a BS degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting from Columbia College.

After arriving in De Soto, David has become very active in city, county and state organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Growth and Development Association, Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association and Rotary International. David operates an open door policy, but it is advisable to make an appointment as he is the key representative for the City and is often required to be out of the office.

City Clerk

Arlene Burt - City Clerk Some of the responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant/City Clerk are to attend meetings of the City Council; record and transcribe meeting minutes; serves as custodian of official City records; coordinate City elections, supervise preparation and publication of legal notices; draft letters and memoranda; oversee the Risk Management Program and in the absence of the City Manager, will supervise all activities and personnel of the City.

The Administrative Assistant/City Clerk attends meetings of the City Council, records and transcribes minutes; serves as the custodian of official City records; serves as safety coordinator and oversees the Risk Management Program. Prepares letters, memoranda, and legal notices. The Administrative Assistant/City Clerk certifies election ballots to the County Clerk’s Office. The Administrative Assistant/City Clerk administers oaths of Office and accepts voter registration.

Additionally, the Administrative Assistant/City Clerk serves as office supervisor for the positions of Deputy City Clerk, Finance Clerk, Utility Billing Coordinator, Court Clerk and Clerk. This position also performs duties of the City Manager, in his absence.

City Hall Personnel

City Hall Hours of Operation

Monday thru Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: (636)586-2236
Fax: (636)586-9201