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1. Can I have a pit bull in town?

You can. We do not have any breed bans. 

2. What do I do about my neighbor's dog running loose?

If your neighbor's dog, or any dog is running loose please call 417-682-3546 while the incident is occurring. Please note we only have an Animal Control Officer on duty Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. If you run into an issue where a dog has bit someone or been aggressive please call in any time immediately after the incident occurred. 

3. Do you have dogs and cats available for adoption?

Yes we do. The adoption fee is $20 and an adoption agreement will need to be completed as well. We post available dogs on our Facebook page. 

4. What are the animal shelter's hours?

We are open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

5. Am I allowed to have chickens in town?

Yes, you can have up to six chickens (no roosters) on your property as long as you have been given written consent from any neighbors within 100 feet of your property. 

6. Do I need city tags for my dog or cat?

Yes you do. Tags can be purchased at City Hall - the cost for unsterilized pets is $10 per tag and $2 per tag for sterilized pets. Tags are due to be renewed in June of every year. 

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1. Can I build a fence on my property line?

Yes, you can - there are restrictions to building as well as a required permit. 

You will need to contact Jim Buzzard at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317 or email him at buildinginspector@lamarmo.org. 

2. Do I need a permit for my remodel?

In some cases your remodel will require a permit, in order to ensure we are following proper building protocols. 

To get more information call Jim Buzzard at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317 or email him at buildinginspector@lamarmo.org.

3. How do I find answers to my building and zoning questions?

Due to the complex nature of zoning and building regulations for answers call Jim Buzzard at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317 or email him at buildinginspector@lamarmo.org. 

4. What do I need to do to install a new sewer line?

To get more information call Jim Buzzard at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317 or email him at buildinginspector@lamarmo.org.

5. How much are tap fees for water and electric lines?

Costs can vary based upon each situation to get more information call Jim Buzzard at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317 or email him at buildinginspector@lamarmo.org. 

6. How do I add utilities or know if they are existing on my lot?

To get more information call Jim Buzzard at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317 or email him at buildinginspector@lamarmo.org.

7. How do I obtain a building permit?

To get a building permit you will need to fill out an application and return it to Jim Buzzard at City Hall. If you have additional questions you can reach Jim by email at buildinginspector@lamarmo.org or at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317.

8. How do I report a nuisance structure?

To report a nuisance structure please complete our online form or call Jim Buzzard at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2317.

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1. Who do I call if I need to burn?

You will call the Fire Department at 417-682-5512.

2. How do I book Memorial Hall?

Call the Fire Department at 417-682-5512 or stop by 1100 Broadway to pick up a rental form.

3. How and when do I pay my fire membership fees?

You will need to pay your membership fees by July 31st each year and you will make your payment at City Hall.

4. How do I become a rural fire member?

To obtain a rural fire membership you will need to stop by the Fire Department and pick up an application.

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1. How do I apply for a job with the City?

All open positions will be posted here. If you visit this link and do not see a posting - we currently have no open positions.

2. How can I see the agenda for an upcoming City Council meeting?

Council Meeting agendas are posted under agendas and minutes.

3. When are City Council meetings held?

City Council meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 6pm. They are held at The Thiebaud Auditorium at 105 E. 11th St. 

4. How do I pay my utility bill?

We have several payment options available, you can pay by:

1. Calling City Hall at 417-682-5554
2. Using the drop-box at City Hall
3. Stopping by City Hall's office or going through the drive-thru 
4. Paying online

Please note bills are due the 15th of each month. After the 15th a 10% late fee will be incurred. Shut offs for unpaid accounts begins the 20th of each moth. 

5. How do I start or stop utilities?

To start or stop service you will need to come into City Hall. 

When starting service you will be asked to fill out a utility application, to pay a meter deposit, and we will take a copy of your photo ID.

To stop service we will ask that you complete our utility cancellation form. 

6. What day does my trash get picked up?

7. How do I find a rental house?

We have several landlords in Lamar and you can fins their contact information here. 

8. How do I report a concern?

To report a concern you will need to use our request tracker. 

9. How do I check a city ordinance?

Our ordinances can be found on MuniCode. 

10. How do I rent a city facility?

To rent a facility you will use our facilities page and follow the directions listed for the facility of your choosing. 

11. How do I know which ward I am in?

View our ward map here.

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1. What are the Park Hours?

Lamar City Park is open 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. daily. The Parks and Recreation Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

2. How do I rent a shelter or picnic area at Lamar City Park?

The Enclosed Shelter, Shelter 2 (across the creek from the enclosed shelter), Shelter 3 (across from the playground by the basketball courts) and Shelter 6 (small memorial shelter across from the outfield of the high school baseball field) are all available to reserve for smaller events. There is a $25 deposit required to reserve, that is refundable, as long as all trash from your event is in the trash cans and no park property is damaged. The Enclosed Shelter also requires a $25 rental fee. Shelters 4, 5 and 7 at the City Park and the Shelter at Wheeler Park are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We do ask if you will have a group of more than 50 using one of these space, that you let park staff know so that we can have plenty of trash cans available for you. 

Please go to our Parks & Recreation Catalog to reserve your shelter!

3. Is there overnight camping available?

There is overnight camping available only in the RV Park, located on the west side of the Lamar City Park. There are three electrical hookups available. There is a frost free hydrant available for filling by the green bathroom facility and a central dumping station on the southwest edge of the RV area. The first night you stay with us is free, each additional night is $20 up to a seven day maximum stay. There is currently no overnight camping allowed at the Lamar City Lake and no tent camping is allowed at any city facility. 

4. How do I rent a boat slip at the Lamar City Lake

The Lamar City Lake has 17 boat slips available, two being specifically for pontoon boats. They are rented per year beginning in March of each year. Currently all boat slips are filled, but people wishing to rent a slip may be put on a waiting list. First priority for slips is given to City of Lamar residents first, then residents of Barton County, then finally to those living outside Barton County. You may fill out a form here to be added to the waiting list. 

5. How do I get a permit to fish/boat at Lamar City Lake?

Fishing and boating at Lamar City Lake requires a fishing permit by anyone over 16-year-old or older, unless they are over 65 and a resident of Barton County. 

Season fishing and boating permits are good from January through December each year. They can be purchased in person at City Hall or the Parks and Recreation Office or online through our online catalog in the activities tab. Fishing is $30 per year, boating is $45 per year. Non-motorized boats (canoes, kayaks, paddle boats) do need a permit, however it is just $10 per year.

Daily fishing and boating permits can be purchased by using the drop box at the Lake Office on the south side of the lake or by using our online catalog in the activities tab.

6. How can I find out information about the Thiebaud Meeting rooms?

The Thiebaud Meeting Rooms are an ideal spot for your next family event, party, class reunion, meeting or training session.

There are two meeting rooms in the front of the Thiebaud that can also be combined to make one big room. Room A is the room with the kitchen. With tables and chairs, it can seat 60 people comfortably. It also has a 42-inch television and a white board. The kitchen as a sink, stove and oven, refrigerator with freezer, microwave and dishwasher. We do not provide any serving ware or utensils.

The B Room does not have the kitchen, but has a small tiled area, a sound system, a 65-inch television and a white board. It was seat 80 people with tables and chairs.

Both rooms combined have seated up to 200 people. 

The Thiebaud staff sets tables and chairs to your specifications for your event. All Thiebaud tables are rectangle tables, either 8 ft. banquet tables, narrow student tables or 4 ft tables. 

Rental is done by the half day (any time period less than 6 hours) or whole day (any time period over 6 hours). There is a deposit required to reserve your space and reservations can be made at any time in advance of your event. Alcohol is permitted in the meeting rooms with a $200 alcohol fee, $100 of which is refundable.

To see the full pricing or to reserve Thiebaud for your next event, please visit our online catalog!

7. How do I get a message on the Thiebaud sign?

The LED video sign along 160 is available for use by community members and organizations for a nominal fee. To put your event on the sign, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 417-682-5851 or visit our online catalog. 

8. How many people does Thiebaud Auditorium seat?

The Thiebaud Auditorium seats up to 805 people. 

The auditorium is complete with a stage, two backstage dressing rooms, stage lighting and sound, a projector and screen, as well as an array of microphone and monitors to help you have the best performance or meeting. 

Thiebaud is available to rent for $50 per hour for non-ticketed events or $400 or 10 percent of ticket sales for ticketed events. Lamar Schools are provided use of the Auditorium for a discounted rate as well. 

Thiebaud has been used for school concerts, dance recitals, plays and community meetings, as well as a concert venue for visiting performers at the annual Lamar Free Fair.

To begin the process for reserving Thiebaud Auditorium, visit our online catalog!

9. Can I rent Moore Pavilion?

Moore Pavilion can be rented for community or business events, auctions and garage sales. It is also home to the 10th Street Farmer's Market. There is no charge to use Moore Pavilion, however, it must be reserved through the Parks and Recreation Office. To do so, please call 417-682-5851 or visit our online catalog.

10. How can I sign my child up for a sport?

The Lamar Parks and Recreation Office sponsors several youth sports through Lamar Youth Athletics. Sign ups can be done through our online catalog or watch our Facebook page for specific sign up dates. 

Sports	Ages/Grades	Sign Ups Begin	Practices Begin	Season Runs
Summer Ball (TBall, Machine Pitch, Baseball & Softball)	Ages 5-15 by May 1	February	April 1	Mid-May through June
Flag Football	Grades 1 & 2	July	Mid-August	Saturday after Labor Day through October
Soccer	Pre-K (Age 4) - Grade 3	July	Mid-August	Saturday after Labor Day through October
Basketball	Grades 3-6	October	Mid-November	January & February

Other groups in the community also offer Youth Tackle Football and Volleyball for grades 3-6 and Wrestling for Kindergarten through 6th grade. The Lamar R-1 School District offers an archery program from third grade through seniors, as well as football, basketball, volleyball, cross country and track for 7th through 12th grades and tennis, baseball, softball, golf and fishing for high school students. 

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1. What hours is the police department open?

The police department operates 24 hours a day seven days a week. 

Our lobby is open Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm. We are closed on holidays and weekends. 

2. How do I dispose of my old prescription medications?

We will take your old prescription pills only. Please bring them emptied into a Ziploc bag during business hours. 

3. How do I register my golf cart?

To get your golf cart registered you will need to come by our office during business hours to complete an inspection. 

4. How do I get a copy of my police report?

To obtain a copy of your police report you will need to call Diane Helms at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2332 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

5. How do I make a nuisance complaint?

You can call us at 417-682-5554 Ext. 2332 or you can fill out a nuisance complaint form. 

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1. How do I report a water leak?

To report a water leak please call City Hall at 417-682-5554 during business hours, if it is outside of business hours please call 417-682-5512.

2. How do I report an electric outage?

To report an electric outage please call City Hall at 417-682-5554 during business hours, if it is outside of business hours please call 417-682-5512.

3. How do I report a pothole?

To report a pothole please call City Hall at 417-682-5554 during business hours.

4. How do I report a sewage backup?

To report a sewage backup please call City Hall at 417-682-5554 during business hours, if it is outside of business hours please call 417-682-5512.

5. How do I obtain a street closure permit?

You can print our street closure permit and turn it into City Hall. 

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1. How do I get a second trash cart?

An additional trash cart will cost $5 a month. 

To order an additional cart you can call us at 4174-682-5554, call Republic Services at 1-800-431-1507, or visit Republic's website.

2. What do I do with my bulky trash items?

If you are looking to throw away a bulky item Republic Services allows you to dispose of one each week. To ensure your item is picked up you will need to call Republic Services prior to pick up at 1-800-431-1507.

3. What day does my trash get picked up?

4. What do I do with my trash on a holiday?

In the event of a holiday your trash will be picked up a day later than normal.

For example: if your trash is normally picked up on a Monday and Monday is Labor day, your trash will be collected Tuesday. Tuesday pick ups will be collected on Wednesday and so on. 

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1. How far will TATS take me?

TATS operates within a 3-mile radius of Lamar city limits. 

With a 24-hour notice we will also pick up for medical rides within Barton County. We however will only take individuals for medical appointments that are in Lamar.

2. How do I order a Taxi?

Call us at 417-682-5542. We are an on demand service and will get you as quickly as we can. 

If you are needing to get to work or to a medical appointment we ask that you please give us a 30 minute notice so we can ensure you arrive on time.

3. What are TATS hours?

We are open Monday-Friday from 6:30am-5:00pm. We do ask that afternoon riders call no later than 4:40pm so we can ensure we get everyone home by 5:00pm. 

4. Why would TATS be closed?

We close for holidays, required trainings, and inclement weather. 

If we have advanced notice of our closures we will post in our vehicles when we will be closed.

In the event of inclement weather we will post on City Hall's Facebook page which will also appear here on our website. 

5. How do I make a donation to TATS?

Without donations from our community we would not be able to continue the way we do. If you wish to make a donation you can mail a check to 1104 Broadway, Lamar, MO. 64759, you can stop by City Hall or call City Hall and make a donation over the phone at 417-682-5554 - just be sure to let them know you would like this donation to be made to TATS. 

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1. How do I pay my utility bill?

We have several payment options available, you can pay by:

1. Calling City Hall at 417-682-5554
2. Using the drop-box at City Hall
3. Stopping by City Hall's office or going through the drive-thru 
4. Paying online

Please note bills are due the 15th of each month. After the 15th a 10% late fee will be incurred. Shut offs for unpaid accounts begins the 20th of each moth. 

2. How much is my utility bill?

You can check your utility bill online or give us a call at 417-682-5554.

3. How do I start or stop utilities?

To start or stop service you will need to come into City Hall. 

When starting service you will be asked to fill out a utility application, to pay a meter deposit, and we will take a copy of your photo ID.

To stop service we will ask that you complete our utility cancellation form.