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If you have recently moved to Lee’s Summit, started a business within the city, or are considering relocating to this area, this list will assist you with resources you may need to get started. You’ll discover what others have found-a city with a proud and colorful past and a very bright future. Water Utilities: Call or stop by City Hall, 220 Green St., to start water service, 816-969-1940. Electrical Service: Call Kansas City Power & Light, 816-471-5275. Gas Service: Call Missouri Gas Energy, 816-756-5252. Telephone Service: Arrange for residential or commercial telephone service with AT&T, 800-342-5792. Arrange commercial telephone service with Surewest,913-322-9899. 36 •
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Enroll Children in School: R-7 School District Office, Tudor Road, 816-9861000. If you live in the northern area of Lee’s Summit, contact the R-4 Blue Springs School District, 816-224-1300.
Lee’s Summit North Recycling Center is located at the corner of Lee’s Summit Road and Colbern Road. Items to recycle at this location include paper, glass, cardboard and plastics.
Housing: If you need a house or apartment, you can begin by contacting a real estate agency, consulting the Lee’s Summit Journal at 816-524-2345; Lee’s Summit Tribune at 816-524-0061; the Examiner, 816-254-8600 or the Kansas City Star at 816-234-4545.
Relocating: When relocating from out of state, driver’s license testing is done at 1920 NE Independence Ave., or call 816-622-0720. For in-state driver’s license renewal, visit 196 NW Oldham Parkway in Summit Shopping Center., or call 816-524-6464. For commercial driver’s license information, call 816-622-0718.Pet Licenses: To purchase required pet licenses visit 220 SE Green St. or call 816-969-7405. For all other city licenses, call 816-969-1000. Register to Vote: Call the Election Board,816-325-4600.Libraries: MidContinent Public Libraries are located at 150 NW Oldham Parkway, 816-524-0567, and 1000 NE Colbern Road, 816-525-9924.
Recycling: The City of Lee’s Summit owns a landfill/recycling center that is located at 2101 SE Hamblen Road. Hours of operation for the landfill are 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Hours of operation for recycling are 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For additional information, call 816-969-1980. The