
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.
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.
Looking forward to Maize Road opening at the end of the month!!!!
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!!
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.
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.
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
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The Maize Police Department is now providing crime mapping through crimereports.com. Visit our Crimereports.com page for more information and instructions on how to use the site.
Population:
2010
Census: 3,420
Year Established: 1870
Year Incorporated: 1886
County: Sedgwick
State: Kansas
Zip Code: 67101
Area Code: 316
Sales Tax: 7.3%
School District: 266
2012 Total Mill Levy:
153.812
Census 2010 Demographic Profile Highlights
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