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City Council meetings are held every third Monday of the month: 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission meetings are held every first Thursday of the month: 7:00 p.m.

Park & Tree Board meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month: 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Clair Donnelly

City of Maize Mayor Clair Donnelly Welcome! Maize is a unique, progressive city enjoying metropolitan status in a rural surrounding. We are a civic-minded community with numerous citizens who volunteer their time for an array of activities. Our city officials and city staff continue to strengthen the value of teamwork and civic loyalty, as we provide essential services ensuring all citizens a secure environment in which to live, work and play. Excellent schools, low crime rate and easy access to the entire metro area makes Maize a unique place to live. Maize, where community counts. We welcome you to Maize and invite you to visit our local businesses.

Mission:

Through the integration of its population into every aspect of quality education, civic improvements, community appearance, commerce and recreation, Maize shall preserve its small town atmosphere and become the best small city in Kansas.

! Welcome to Maize, Kansas

Maize Road Construction Update

Looking forward to Maize Road opening at the end of the month!!!!

Lions Club Helping a Hero to Call Home

Be part of the Maize Lions 9th annual cell phones for soldiers collection drive. Donate a used cell phone at the Maize Lions Fireworks tent at 37th and Maize Road and receive a free package of firecrackers while supplies last. All active military, police and fire personnel who drop by will receive a 10% discount in appreciation for their service, and everyone dropping by will receive a tax exemption on their purchases.

What a perfect time to show your gratitude for those who are sacrificing day-to-day contact with their families while defending our freedom and liberty so we can enjoy and celebrate the meaning of Independence day with our own families and friends here at home. Drop off your used cell phones at the Maize Lions tent located at 37th and Maize Road, across from Menard’s and next to Goodwill. Join the Maize Lions in helping a hero call home!!

Town Hall Meeting on Addresses in Maize

The City of Maize is committed to quality service to our citizens. We continually strive to improve these services. Recently an issue regarding the safety of our citizens has arisen regarding 911 calls. Due to confusing names or numberings in the City of Maize first-responders have been dispatched to incorrect locations. This issue directly involves your home (or business) address.

The City of Maize is one of approximately twenty jurisdiction included in the county wide 911 dispatching system. Therefore continuity, consistency and lack of duplication of street names are a necessity.

Currently, certain addresses on 45th St and on Central have been been identified as potential problem areas. As a result, we have set up a meeting with the impacted citizens, interested citizens, Sedgwick County and Maize. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather data and discuss options. Everyone is welcome.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 7pm in the City Council Chambers, 10100 W Grady, Maize, KS. If you have questions contact Becky Bouska 316-722-7561 or rbouska@cityofmaize.org.

Park and Tree Board Opening

Maize Tree and Park Board The Park and Tree Board currently has an opening for an interested member of the community or surrounding area. Participation in the Board only requires a small amount of your time on the second Tuesday of the month and some throughout the month on projects as they arise. If you are interested in becoming an active member of the Maize Community please contact Laura Fearey at 722-7561 or by e-mail at lfearey@cityofmaize.org.

City of Maize Updates

Here are a few updates on some Maize happenings from your Administrator:

CITY ELECTION 2013:

I am pleased to report the incumbents were re-elected. Mayor Clair Donnelly, Council President Donna Clasen, and Council Member Pat Stivers will each serve another four-year term. I am confident the City’s governing body will continue to provide the positive direction that has been established. It is through the City Council’s vision and policies that the course of the City is determined. Maize is fortunate to have a skilled governing body that understands what it takes to move our city forward in this clear and cohesive manner. Congratulations to each of them and to our citizens for their vote of confidence.
2014 BUDGET TIME:

It’s budget time again. Seems like we just close out one year, get into the new one, and it’s time to start budgeting for the next one. State law requires cities provide an approved budget for 2014 in August of this year. Council and staff are in the preliminary planning steps for the 2014 budget.
As reported earlier the City closed out its 2012 budget on a positive trend and through the first quarter of 2013 everything is on track. We anticipate a very conservative 2014 budget with no increase in city taxes. The goal of the City Council is to continue making the needed improvements as we grow but to do so in a controlled responsible manner. As our city continues to develop and grow the overall plan is to implement a tax reduction plan that will be sustainable into the future.
MAIZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

Last year the city had a record year with 64 new single-family housing starts at an average cost of just under $300,000 per home. This year has started in similar fashion with 28 new single-family housing starts. The word is out, “Maize is the place to build and live.” We would like to welcome these new residents to our wonderful city!

Respectfully,

Richard LaMunyon
City Administrator