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City of Liberal

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Air Museum

Liberal Mid-America Air Museum
2000 West 2nd Street
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199

Jim Bert, Director
Phone: (620) 624-5263
Fax: (620) 624-0592
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Airport

7th Street and Terminal Road
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199

Debbie Giskie, Airport Manager
Phone: (620) 626-2206
Fax: (620) 626-0511
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Dennis Young, Airport Maintenance Supervisor
Phone: (620) 626-0125
Fax: (620) 626-0592
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Building & Zoning

324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Fax: (620) 626-0572
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Kory Krause, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator
(620) 626-2260

John Arellano, Assistant Building Inspector
(620) 626-2260

Lina Hill, Executive Secretary
(620) 626-2260

Pete Earles, Building/Planning & Zoning Engineer
(620) 626-2221

Graffiti Help Line: (620) 624-4357

Code Enforcement: (620) 626-2265

Cemetery

Liberal Cemetery
1900 West 15th Street
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 626-0174

Brad Beer, Industrial Park Director
(620) 626-0174
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City Clerk's Office
324 North Kansas Avenue
PO Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-2206
Fax: (620) 626-0511
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City Administration

324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Fax: (620) 626-0511

Mark Hall, City Manager
Phone: (620) 626-2201
Fax: (620) 626-0511
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Alicia Hidalgo, Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (620) 626-2201
Fax: (620) 626-0511
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City Clerk

324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-2202
Fax: (620) 626-0511
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Debbie Giskie, City Clerk
Phone: (620) 626-2206
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Alicia Hidalgo, Deputy City Clerk
Phone: (620) 626-2202
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City Commission Contact

Tim Long
Mayor
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 624-6023 (Business)

Joe Denoyer
Vice Mayor
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 624-3405 (Home)

Dave Harrison
Commissioner
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 629-0022 (Business)

Larry Koochel
Commissioner
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 624-7451 (Business)

Janet Willimon
Commissioner
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 624-3654 (Home)

Communications

Liberal Seward County Communications
501 N Washington
P O Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-0150
Fax: (620) 309-2046

Pam Johnson, Director
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Community Development

Housing & Community Development
324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-2250
Fax: (620) 626-0589

Karen LaFreniere, Director
(620) 626-2251
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Erika Villa, Administrative Assistant
(620) 626-2250
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Convention & Tourism

Sally Fuller, Director
One Yellow Brick Road
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-0171
Fax: (620) 626-0540
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Economic Development

City of Liberal
324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-2255
Fax: (620) 626-0589

Jeff Parsons, Director of Economic Development
(620) 626-2256
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Virginia Webb, Administrative Assistant
(620) 626-2255
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Finance

City of Liberal
324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-2275
Fax: (620) 626-0173

Chris Ford, Finance Director
Phone: (620) 626-2275
Fax: (620) 626-0511
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Marie Redger, Accounting Supervisor
Phone (620) 626-2275
Fax: (620) 626-0173
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Utility Billing - Water, Sewer & Trash Services
City of Liberal
324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-2230
Fax: (620) 626-0524

Melissa Cowan, Water Billing Supervisor
Phone: (620) 626-2230
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Tim Lunceford, IT Systems Supervisor
(620) 626-2225
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Fire Department

110 West 15th
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-0128
Fax: (620) 626-0568
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Human Resources

City of Liberal
324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-2241
Fax: (620) 626-0572

Sheena Schmutz, Human Resources Director
(620) 626-2240
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Lynn Khemraj, Payroll & Benefits Specialist
(620) 626-2241

Municipal Court

City of Liberal
325 North Washington
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-0143
Fax: (620) 626-0569
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Cathy Lucas, Municipal Court Judge

Kim Clinkingbeard, Supervisor

Court Clerks
(620) 626-0143
(620) 626-0163
(620) 626-0195

Shawnna Shuck, Probation Officer &
Victim Witness Coordinator
(620) 626-0142

Warrant Officers
(620) 626-0565
(620) 626-0575

Parks & Recreation

Parks

Bill Houk, Parks Director
724 Armory Road
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-0132
Fax: (620) 626-0167
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Beautification

Beautification Supervisor
City of Liberal
724 Armory Road
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-0162
Fax: (620) 626-0167
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Recreation

William Weber, Recreation Director
City of Liberal
Blue Bonnet Park
1109 West 7th
PO Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 626-0133
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Willow Tree Golf Course

P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Fax: (620) 626-0191

Darrell Kennedy, Golf Course Director
2413 West 11th Street
(620) 626-0176

Chris Ewalt, Golf Pro Shop Supervisor
1800 West 15th Street
Phone: (620) 626-0175
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Police Department

325 North Washington
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199

Emergency: 911

General Information: (620) 626-0141
Crime Reporting & Animal Control: (620) 626-0150

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Public Works

City of Liberal
324 North Kansas Avenue
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199

Joe Sealey, Public Works Director
Phone: (620) 626-2220
Fax: (620) 626-0511
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Sanitation/Streets/Traffic Signals

City of Liberal
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 626-0135

Daniel Zuniga, Street Superintendent
Phone: (620) 626-0135
Fax: (620) 626-0551

John Meacham, Fleet Maintenance
(620) 626-0165

Frank Holman, Sanitation Superintendent
Phone: (620) 626-0136
Fax: (620) 626-0500

Robert George, Traffic Signal Maintenance
(620) 626-0521
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Wastewater/Sewer

City of Liberal
1700 Country Estates Road
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
(620) 626-0185

Kenny Williams, Wastewater Superintendent
Phone: (620) 626-0185
Fax: (620) 626-0566
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Water Plant

City of Liberal
1021 North Grant
P.O. Box 2199
Liberal, KS 67905-2199
Phone: (620) 626-0138
Fax: (620) 626-0503

Joe Sieber, Water Superintendent
Phone: (620) 626-0138
Fax: (620) 626-0503
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Johanna Vos, Secretary
Phone: (620) 626-0138

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City of Liberal Staff Directory

Public Services

Fire Department

The Liberal Fire Department was established on June 5th 1906, and incorporated Liberal's first fire chief and thirteen volunteer firefighters. Liberal's first fire department apparatus was a newly bought American LaFrance fire truck, this apparatus was purchased at a price of $3000.

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court, presided over by the Municipal Judge serving on a full-time basis, hears misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases occurring within city limits. Types of cases include domestic violence, theft, disorderly conduct, DUI, animal control and city code violations. Court policies and procedures follow the Kansas Code of Municipal Courts K.S.A. 12-4101, et seq., The Municipal Court Supervisor oversees 6 full-time municipal court employees. The Municipal Court is located at 325 N. Washington, Liberal, Kansas.

Police Department

With an authorized strength of 42 sworn officers and 15 non-sworn personnel, we are committed to working with our community to keep all of our citizens safe and secure. Our principles of Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork are more than just words; they are exercised in the daily work ethic of our employees. Our employees are well-trained, well-equipped, and eager to serve our diverse community. Our primary goals are to reduce crime and the fear of crime in Liberal.

Recycling

Liberal Recycling Program

In order to help contribute to a better environment, the City of Liberal is involved in a recycling program. Containers are located at the Recycle Center, 1931 Airpark Avenue, which is adjacent to the Mid-America Air Museum in the Airport Industrial Park. The containers are clearly marked to assist you in depositing your items.

Solid Waste

PICKUP SCHEDULES:
1. Polycarts curbside pickup two (2) times a week. Have out by curb by 7:00 AM.
2. Residential 3-yard dumpster pickup is one (1) time a week.
3. Commercial 3-yard dumpster pickup from one (1) to six (6) times a week.
4. All trash needs to be bagged and tied except for larger boxes.
5. Please call (620) 626-0136 for exact scheduled pickup day.

Water / Sewer

Located at City Hall, 324 North Kansas Avenue (620) 626-2230

In order to start service, please bring two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture I.D. Examples are: Valid driver's license, social security card, student ID, Kansas ID or work ID. All services are billed monthly on one invoice.