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OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Administration offices are located in City Hall. These offices include the City Manager and City Clerk.
A wide variety of city business can be conducted at City Hall. A partial listing includes the following:
A drive up window is available for utility payments only (see utility billing page for specific policies and rates). An after hours drop box for utility payments is located on the east side of the building.
Copies of ordinances and other official records of the City are available at this location. The City Clerk is the official custodian of these records. All requests to view or obtain copies must be directed to the City Clerk. Copies will be subject to established charges.
If you would like to receive text, email and/or voice messages regarding Job Postings, Severe Weather Warnings for Cedar or Vernon County, Bulky Trash, Leaf Pick Up, Recycling or General Announcements,
El Dorado Springs maintains a municipal airport. It is located less than two miles southeast of town, off of Highway 32, on Airport Road. The airport is operated by a resident Fixed Based Operator.
Runway 04-22 is 3,400 feet long and has a hard surface. It is in excellent shape. Runway 18-36 is 2,600 feet long with turf. The airport has one lighted runway (04-22). The lights are radio controlled for night operation.
There are 3 tie-downs available on the apron. Aviation fuel is available. There are 16 + hangar spaces. All of them are occupied at this time.
For more information, contact Jerry Shilt, FBO at 417-876-4370.
The El Dorado Springs Municipal Court handles municipal ordinance violations. These are violations of the ordinances adopted by the City Council.
Municipal Violations citations are serious matters and should not be ignored. Failure to appear in municipal court will result in an arrest warrant being issued in addition to the original offense.
Municipal Court is in session the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Court convenes at 135 W. Spring Street at 5:00 p.m. The Municipal Court Clerk is usually at the court room by 4:00 p.m. on court nights to take payments and handle court business. All payments must be made in cash or money orders, no personal checks will be accepted.
The Court Clerk is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 405 W. Oak to conduct court business.
Municipal Judge: Greg Beydler
Court Clerk: Jada Tittle, 876-4821
City Prosecutor: Blane Baker, 417-646-8125
The El Dorado Springs Street Department has a wide range of duties. They are responsible for the maintenance of 42 miles of streets. There are approximately 16 miles of hot mix asphalt and 26 miles of chip and seal. Hot mix overlays are done by outside contractors because of the need for specialized equipment.
The City Street Department maintains the asphalt and puts down the chip and seal itself.
The Street Department performs snow removal activities when needed. The department has three snow plows that attach to dump trucks and a motor grader to perform plowing duties. There are also two salt spreaders that set in the back of a pickup bed to distribute a salt, sand and chips mixture to melt snow and ice and improve traction. When the precipitation is ice, it is almost impossible to plow. Salt can be applied to ice, but is ineffective when the temperature drops below 20°. It takes approximately 24 tons of the salt mix to make one pass around the city streets.
Other duties include maintaining the water drainage ditches and culvert tubes. If someone wants to add a driveway, the property owner can buy the culvert tube and the City will install them for residential property. The Street Department also maintains all the traffic control and informational signs except those on State Highways.
Additionally, the Street Department performs maintenance at the airport, maintains a burn pile and a compost pile near the dog pound. The burn pile accepts only tree limbs or vegetative growth. Lumber and other man made products are illegal. The compost pile accepts leaves and grass clippings. The public can take composted material for their gardens or flower beds. Finally, the Street Department oversees the taxi program and operates a shop where maintenance is performed on city vehicles and equipment.
Brian Koger, Street Superintendent, 876-5376
El Dorado Springs maintains and operates a taxi service for the benefit of residents. The taxi program is made possible by a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The grant pays for approximately one-half of the operating costs of the program. The City of El Dorado Springs pays for the balance of the operating costs from the General Fund.
Citizens may call the taxi number (876-6576) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The taxi does not run a fixed route. The taxi will respond to calls as they are received.
Taxi fees are as follows:
Please be aware that the taxi driver does take a lunch break at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Calls placed just before noon or during the lunch hour will have to wait accordingly. Also, the taxi driver is not a personal delivery person and will not assist in carrying groceries or other personal items.
The taxi is equipped with a manual ramp.
To schedule a ride, call 876-6576.
Riders on the taxi must comply with guidelines to ensure the safety of the driver and other passengers. To view the general guidelines, Click here.
Passengers with disabilities may request modifications to current service procedures to access the service. To make a request, please call 417-876-2521 or email eldocclerk@centurytel.net. Please submit requests at least the day before the trip.
The City of El Dorado Springs operates its transit program without regard to race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information, Click here.
If you feel you have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin by the City of El Dorado Springs transit service, you may print and fill out our complaint form, Click here.
If you have a complaint about the accessibility of our transit system or service, you may print and fill out our ADA complaint form, Click here.