Holdrege public meetings in 2025

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will elect a Chair and Secretary and discuss the Hangar Project 03-31-0042-18. The body will also consider replacing the airport tractor and courtesy van.

• Hangar Project 03-31-0042-18
• Replacement of airport courtesy van
• Replacement of airport tractor
• Membership in the Nebraska Association of Airport Officials
• Payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including claims payments, the November 2025 Treasurer's Report, and meeting minutes. It will also consider a stop‑sign request at 10th Avenue and Arthur Street, approve the appointment of Lance Steinshouer as Street Superintendent for 2026, and adopt the Atlanta Water Inspection and Maintenance Agreement. An animal‑control appeal and public forum will be heard, followed by open discussion.

• Approve claims by GL and Vendor (attachments: 12.16.25_Cl_GL.pdf, 12.16.25_Cl_V.pdf)
• Approve the November 2025 City Treasurer's Report (attachment: 12.16.25_TR.pdf)
• Consider a request for a stop sign at 10th Avenue and Arthur Street
• Approve appointment of Lance Steinshouer as City Street Superintendent for 2026
• Approve the Atlanta Water Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (attachment: 2026_Atlanta_Water_Main t._Agreement.pdf)

The council approved the routine consent agenda, including payment of claims and the November 2025 Treasurer's Report. It confirmed the appointment of Lance Steinshouer as Street Superintendent for 2026 and approved the Atlanta Water Inspection and Maintenance Agreement. Members decided to defer adding a stop sign at 10th Avenue and Arthur Street until enforcement results are reviewed. The council granted an appeal that reverses the Dangerous Dog designation for Brutus.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, claims payment, Treasurer's Report) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of Dec 2, 2025 meeting – 7 aye, 1 abstention
• Deferred stop‑sign addition at 10th Ave & Arthur St pending enforcement review
• Approved appointment of Lance Steinshouer as Street Superintendent for 2026 – unanimous
• Approved Atlanta Water Inspection and Maintenance Agreement – unanimous
• Granted appeal reversing Dangerous Dog finding for Brutus – 5 aye, 3 nay

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will conduct interviews for a City of Holdrege Police Officer position. Members will then consider recommendations for conditional employment offers to be sent to the City Administrator.

• Interviews for City of Holdrege Police Officer position
• Recommendations for Conditional Offer(s) of Employment

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2025 session. Commissioners voted to enter an executive session to interview candidates for the City of Holdrege Police Officer position and later voted to return to the public session. The commission advanced a conditional offer of employment to Avery Goldfish for the City Administrator role. The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

• Approved agenda and August 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for police officer interviews (4-0)
• Approved return from executive session (4-0)
• Advanced conditional offer of employment to Avery Goldfish (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider routine consent items, approve the November 18 meeting minutes, and hear a public forum. Council members will vote on Ordinance 2495, which adds a stop sign at 12th and Grant Street, and will approve the 2026 Garbage Haulers’ Agreement. The meeting will also include open discussion for staff and council members before adjournment.

• Approve claims submitted by GL and a vendor (pay the claims as submitted)
• Approve the minutes of the November 18, 2025, regular Council meeting
• Consider Ordinance 2495 to add a stop sign at 12th and Grant Street
• Approve the 2026 Garbage Haulers’ Agreement
• Public Forum: citizens may address the Council on non‑agenda items

The Holdrege City Council approved its agenda, paid pending claims, and adopted the minutes from the November 18 meeting. A routine contract with the 2026 garbage haulers was approved. The council then adjourned.

• Approved the meeting agenda (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of claims as submitted (consent agenda)
• Approved the minutes of the November 18, 2025 council meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved the 2026 garbage haulers’ agreement (consent agenda)
• Adjourned the meeting

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will consider approving several project cost summaries and invoices, including a fuel truck concrete analysis and a courtesy van replacement. The body will also discuss revisions to the airport hangar lease agreement and approve attendance at a future aviation symposium.

• Approve Summary of Project Costs No. 8 ($17,043.00)
• Approve Summary of Project Costs No. 9 ($12,148.00)
• Approve Progress Estimate No. 9E ($12,787.45)
• Consider revisions to the Airport Hangar Lease Agreement
• Approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee

The Authority approved Project Cost Summary No. 8 for $17,043 and Summary No. 9 for $12,148, approved Progress Estimate No. 9E for $12,787.45, and voted to increase the hangar lease amount by 3 %. It also approved attendance at the 2026 Nebraska Aviation Symposium and payment of the airport management fee.

• Approve Summary of Project Costs No. 8 – $17,043 (motion carried, aye: Anderson, Maloley, Marquardt, Lueking)
• Approve Summary of Project Costs No. 9 – $12,148 (motion carried, aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley)
• Approve Progress Estimate No. 9E – $12,787.45 (motion carried, aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley)
• Increase hangar lease amount by 3 % (motion carried, aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley)
• Approve attendance at the 2026 Nebraska Aviation Symposium (motion carried)
• Approve payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee (motion carried, aye: Maloley, Anderson, Lueking; abstain: Marquardt)
• Approve City Treasurer’s Report and pay claims on file (motion carried, aye: Marquardt, Anderson)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried, aye: Lueking, Anderson, Marquardt)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including claims, the Treasurer's report, and meeting minutes. Council members will take second readings of Ordinances 2490 through 2495, which modify accessory structure size limits in several zoning districts and add a stop sign at 12th and Grant Street. The council will also confirm a conditional use approval for Loving Care Early Learning Center in a C-1 Business District and approve a lot split plat for Lot 2, Block 1, P.C.C.F. 3rd Addition.

• Approve consent agenda items (claims, Treasurer's report, minutes)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2490 (R zoning accessory structure limit)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2495 (stop sign at 12th and Grant)
• Confirm conditional use approval for Loving Care Early Learning Center (C-1 district)
• Approve lot split plat for Lot 2, Block 1, P.C.C.F. 3rd Addition

The council approved the consent agenda and corrected the November 4 minutes, then passed six ordinances (2490‑2495) amending the 1,200‑sq‑ft accessory‑structure limit in various zoning districts. It also confirmed the Planning Commission’s conditional‑use approval for Loving Care Early Learning Center and approved a lot‑split plat for a new Thrive Daycare Center.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved corrected November 4 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2490 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2491 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2492 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2493 (7-0)
• Confirmed conditional use for Loving Care Early Learning Center (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Lot Split Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, P.C.C.F. 3rd Addition (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use application for a daycare center. The body will also review applications for a property replat and a lot split.

• Conditional Use application for Loving Care Early Learning Center to operate a daycare in a C-1 Business District
• Replat application from SCN Property Management for Tracts 1 and 2, Lot 3 of the Replat of Lots 2 and 3, Washington Heights Addition
• Lot Split application from Adjacent Properties LLC for Lot 2, Block 1, P.C.C.F. 3rd Addition

The commission unanimously approved the application for a Conditional Use allowing the Loving Care Early Learning Center to operate a daycare in a C‑1 Business District. It also approved a replat for the Washington Heights Addition, the final replat of that addition, and a lot split for Adjacent Properties LLC, followed by approval of the lot‑split plat. All motions carried without opposition.

• Approved Conditional Use for Loving Care Early Learning Center (unanimous)
• Approved Replat application from SCN Property Management for Washington Heights Addition (unanimous)
• Approved final Replat of Washington Heights Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Lot Split application from Adjacent Properties LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Lot Split Plat for Lot 2, Block 1, P.C.C.F. 3rd Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider first readings of five ordinances to amend the 1,200 square foot restriction for accessory use structures across various zoning districts. The body is also reviewing a conditional use application for a veterinary clinic and a liquor license expansion.

• Ordinances 2490-2494: Amending 1,200 sq ft accessory structure limits in R, R-1, R-2, R-3, and MH zones
• Conditional Use Application for a small animal veterinary clinic at 1625 Burlington Street
• Ordinance 2495: Adding a stop sign at 12th and Grant Street
• Liquor license area addition for Adjacent Entertainment's Sun Theater and Event Venue
• Appointment of Luke Mattson to the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department

The council approved the consent agenda, confirming routine payments and reports. It confirmed the Planning Commission’s conditional‑use approval for a veterinary clinic and appointed Luke Mattson to the volunteer fire department. First readings of Ordinances 2490‑2495, which modify 1,200‑sq‑ft accessory‑use limits in various zoning districts and add a stop sign at 12th Ave and Grant St, were carried. The council also adopted Resolution 2025‑12 authorizing the mayor to sign the year‑end certification and approved an expansion of the Sun Theater liquor‑license area.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Confirmed conditional use for veterinary clinic at 1625 Burlington St (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Luke Mattson to Volunteer Fire Department (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2490 (accessory‑use limit R district) (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2495 adding stop sign at 12th Ave & Grant St (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑12 authorizing mayor to sign year‑end certification (7-0)
• Approved Adjacent Entertainment liquor‑license area addition for Sun Theater (7-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including claims payments and the Treasurer's September report. Council members will hear a public forum where citizens can speak on non‑agenda topics. The council will decide whether to approve Brandon Beebout, DVM's conditional use application for a small animal veterinary clinic and shelter at 1625 Burlington Street. They will also take the first reading of Ordinances 2490‑2495, which amend accessory‑structure size limits in various zoning districts and add a stop sign at 12th and Grant Streets.

• Approve conditional use for veterinary clinic at 1625 Burlington Street
• First reading of Ordinance 2490 – accessory‑structure limit in R zoning
• First reading of Ordinance 2491 – accessory‑structure limit in R‑1 zoning
• First reading of Ordinance 2495 – add stop sign at 12th and Grant Streets
• Routine consent agenda items: claims payments and Treasurer's September report

The Holdrege City Council approved payment of claims totaling $985,115.89 despite lacking a quorum. The consent agenda items, including the City Treasurer’s September 2025 report and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, were also approved. No other ordinances or applications were voted on; they will be considered at the November 4 meeting.

• Approved payment of $985,115.89 claims (5-0)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report for September 2025 (approved)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2025 meeting (approved)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will approve the agenda, minutes from September meetings, and several progress estimates for Box Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018 totaling $88,386.68 payable to Benesch. It will also consider the annual hangar lease rate review, replacement of a courtesy van, and replacement of an airport tractor, and will approve the Holdrege Aviation management fee and related reimbursements.

• Approve Progress Estimate 1E ($7,907.16) to Benesch
• Approve Progress Estimate 2E ($15,707.87) to Benesch
• Approve Progress Estimate 3E ($28,325.92) to Benesch
• Consider annual hangar lease rate review and recommendations
• Consider replacing a courtesy van and an airport tractor

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider and vote on several land‑use items, including approving a conditional use for a small animal veterinary clinic and shelter at 1625 Burlington Street, approving a lot split for Ridder Custom Building LLC, and approving the re‑plat of Lot 1, Block 1 in the Crew Subdivision. The commission will also consider a recommendation to raise the maximum size of accessory‑use structures from 1,200 sq ft to 1,500 sq ft and a recommendation to eliminate two exemptions from Chapter 11, Article 12, Section 11‑1206 of Subdivision Regulations. The agenda, minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting, and a public forum for non‑agenda comments are also on the docket.

• Approve conditional use for Brandon Beebout, DVM, to continue a small animal veterinary clinic and shelter at 1625 Burlington Street
• Approve lot split application for Ridder Custom Building LLC to place each half of a duplex on separate lots
• Approve re‑plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Crew Subdivision to the City of Holdrege
• Consider recommendation to increase accessory‑use structure maximum size from 1,200 sq ft to 1,500 sq ft
• Consider recommendation to eliminate two exemptions from Chapter 11, Article 12, Section 11‑1206 of Subdivision Regulations

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and vote on three requests for variances from city zoning rules. These requests involve building setbacks and size restrictions for a business and two residential properties.

• Variance for Fritz Meat, LLC to build at 1304 4th Avenue encroaching on C-3 front yard setback
• Variance for Tim Meyer to build a garage at 512 Arthur Street exceeding 1,200 sq. ft. R-2 limit
• Variance for Tom Smith to build a shed at 319 Tilden Street encroaching on 25-foot setback

The Board of Adjustments approved the agenda and the August 19th minutes. It then approved variance requests for Fritz Meat, LLC, Tim Meyer, and Tom Smith, each with unanimous votes. No objections were recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 19th minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for Fritz Meat, LLC at 1304 4th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance for Tim Meyer at 512 Arthur Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for Tom Smith at 319 Tilden Street (5-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including payment of claims and minutes from recent meetings. Council members will then discuss a suggested parking ordinance and a request to install a stop sign at 12th and Grant. A public forum will allow residents to speak on non‑agenda topics, and the meeting will conclude with open discussion and adjournment.

• Approve payment of claims submitted by GL and vendors
• Approve minutes of the September 16, 2025 regular council meeting
• Approve minutes of the September 22, 2025 special budget meeting
• Discuss a suggested parking ordinance (see attachment)
• Discuss placing a stop sign at the intersection of 12th and Grant

The Holdrege City Council approved the consent agenda, which included payment of claims totaling $257,245.76. The council also approved the minutes of the September 16 regular meeting, the September 22 special‑budget public hearing, and the September 22 special‑budget meeting. No other actions were taken; the council asked staff to gather more information on a parking ordinance and a stop sign.

• Approved Consent Agenda and $257,245.76 claims payments (aye: all members, nay: none)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2025 regular meeting (aye: Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson; abstain: Warren; nay: none)
• Approved minutes of September 22, 2025 Special Budget Public Hearing (aye: Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller; abstain: Warren; nay: none)
• Approved minutes of September 22, 2025 Special Budget Meeting (aye: Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson; abstain: Warren; nay: none)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will vote on the 2025/26 fiscal year budget and adopt Resolution 2025-09 setting the property tax request for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. They will also approve Ordinance 2488, which appropriates monies for the city’s various funds, and adopt Resolution 2025-10 establishing depositories for city monies. A public forum will allow citizens to speak on non‑agenda items, but no formal action will be taken on those comments.

• Approve the City of Holdrege 2025/26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Adopt Resolution 2025-09 setting the City’s property tax request for FY ending September 30, 2026
• Approve Ordinance 2488 appropriating monies for the City’s various funds
• Adopt Resolution 2025-10 establishing depositories for City monies for FY ending September 30, 2026
• Public Forum for citizen comments on non‑agenda items (no formal action)

The council approved the City of Holdrege FY 2025/26 budget. It adopted a property tax rate of $0.390481 per $100 of assessed value. Ordinance 2488, which appropriates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, was fully approved. Resolution 2025-10 establishing banking depositories for city monies was also adopted.

• Approved FY 2025/26 budget (aye: Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker; absent: Warren, Ben Johnson)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 setting property tax at $0.390481 per $100 assessed (aye: Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Smith, Wiese, Tiller; absent: Warren, Ben Johnson)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2488 appropriating funds (aye: Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Smith, Wiese; absent: Warren, Ben Johnson)
• Suspended three‑reading rule and moved to final reading of Ordinance 2488 (aye: Tiller, Arp, Fuecker, Aaron Johnson, Smith, Wiese; absent: Warren, Ben Johnson)
• Approved final Ordinance 2488 appropriations (aye: Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith; absent: Warren)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10 establishing depositories for city monies (aye: Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson; absent: Warren)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings to receive comments on the 2025/26 Fiscal Year Budget and the 2025/26 Property Tax Request.

• Public hearing for City of Holdrege 2025/26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing for City of Holdrege 2025/26 Property Tax Request
• Review of Property Tax Resolution

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority meeting will consider and vote on its fiscal year 2025/26 budget. It will also review the Brewster Field Hangar Project and several financial items, including management fees and claims. A public hearing will be held for comments on the budget before any vote.

• Approve the Airport Authority’s 2025/26 Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30th, 2026
• Consider Brewster Field Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018.8
• Approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve progress estimates, statements or invoices not available prior to distribution of the Claims Report
• Approve the City Treasurer’s Report and pay the claims on file

The Authority approved the agenda and minutes from the August 15, 2025 meeting. It approved payment of Holdrege Aviation’s management fee and July‑August reimbursements. The City Treasurer’s report and pending claims were approved for payment. The Brewster Field hangar project remains on hold pending federal funding.

• Approved agenda and minutes of Aug 15, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee and July‑August reimbursements (3-0-1 abstain)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and payment of claims on file (4-0)
• Hangar project discussed; project on hold awaiting federal funding (no vote)
• Public hearing on FY 2025/26 budget held (no decision recorded)
• Motion to adjourn at 7:09 am carried (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn at 7:28 am carried (4-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will first approve routine items on the consent agenda, including claims, the August 2025 Treasurer's Report, and minutes from the September 2 meeting. Council members will then take the second reading of Ordinance 2487, which vacates South 7th Street, South Sheridan Street, and an alleyway in Block 3 of the Holdrege South Addition. They will also adopt Resolution 2025‑11 to sell the city‑owned house located at 610 East Avenue. A public forum will allow residents brief comments on non‑agenda topics.

• Approve claims submitted (attachments: 09.16.25_Cl_GL.pdf, 09.16.25_Cl_V.pdf)
• Approve the City Treasurer's Report for August 2025 (attachment: August_2025_Treasurer_s_Report.pdf)
• Approve the minutes of the September 2, 2025 council meeting (attachment: 09.02.25_CM.docx)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2487 vacating South 7th St, South Sheridan St and alleyway in Block 3, Holdrege South Addition (attachment: 2487_Vacating_S_7th_St_Hold_South_Add.pdf)
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑11 to sell the city‑owned house at 610 East Avenue (attachment: 2025-11_Selling_the_Library_House.docx)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included payment of claims and the Treasurer's Report. Councilmembers voted to adopt Ordinance 2487, vacating South 7th Street, South Sheridan Street, and the alleyway in Block 3 of the Holdrege South Addition. The Council also adopted Resolution 2025‑11 to sell the city‑owned house at 610 East Avenue.

• Approved Consent Agenda (payment of claims, Treasurer's Report, minutes) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Ordinance 2487 vacating South 7th St, South Sheridan St, and alleyway – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑11 to sell city house at 610 East Avenue – vote 7‑0

City Council

The City Council will consider a wage and salary schedule increase and a resolution regarding retirement plan contributions. The body will also review a report on municipal sales funds and a proposal to vacate specific streets.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2487 to vacate South 7th Street, South Sheridan Street, and an alleyway in Block 3, Holdrege South Addition
• Resolution 2025-07 for a 2% increase to the City of Holdrege Wage and Salary Schedule
• Resolution 2025-08 regarding 9% employee payroll deductions and matching employer contributions for retirement plans
• Semi-annual report on PCDC’s use of LB840 Local Option Municipal Sales Funds (Jan 1 – July 31, 2025)
• Approval of FOP Lodge #23 and IBEW Local No. 1597 Acceptance and Waivers

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will meet on August 19, 2025, to approve routine claims, minutes, and reports, as well as finalize Ordinance 2485 for a small animal veterinary clinic in a C-1 zoning district. The meeting also includes votes on the 2026 NPPD wholesale power contract and the Charter Spectrum franchise agreement, along with a first reading of Ordinance 2487 to vacate streets in the Holdrege South Addition.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2485 for small animal veterinary clinic in C-1 zoning
• Approval of 2026 NPPD wholesale power contract
• Approval of Charter Spectrum franchise agreement
• First reading of Ordinance 2487 vacating South 7th Street and South Sheridan Street in Holdrege South Addition
• Approval of July 2025 City Treasurer's Report

The Holdrege City Council approved the revised Charter Spectrum franchise agreement. It also gave final reading approval to Ordinance 2485 adding a small‑animal veterinary clinic or shelter as a conditional use in a C‑1 zone, and approved the 2026 wholesale power contract with Nebraska Public Power District. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Charter Spectrum Franchise Agreement (aye: Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2485 adding small‑animal clinic/shelter as conditional use (aye: Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson)
• Approved 2026 NPPD Wholesale Power Contract (aye: Arp, Warren, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Tiller)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2487 vacating South 7th St, South Sheridan St, and alleyway (aye: Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (aye: Arp, Warren, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Tiller)
• Approved minutes of the August 5, 2025 council meeting (aye: Arp, Warren, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Tiller)

Board of Adjustments

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments will decide whether to approve two variance applications for garage construction at 1400 Arthur Drive in an R-1 zoning district. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025, session and hold a public forum.

• Approve variance for Jess Hurlbert to construct a garage exceeding height and square foot restrictions for accessory use in R-1 district
• Approve variance for Doug Claussen to construct a garage exceeding square foot restrictions for accessory use in R-1 district
• Approve minutes from May 20, 2025, Board of Adjustments meeting

The Board of Adjustments approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 20 meeting. It then approved a variance for Jess Hurlbert to build a 34‑by‑50‑foot garage at 1400 Arthur Drive that exceeds height and size limits in the R‑1 district. The board also approved a variance for Doug Claussen to build a garage at 1111Arthur Street that exceeds the square‑foot restriction in the same district.

• Approved agenda and May 20 minutes (motion carried, ayes: Liljehorn, Steinmetz, Sander, Nitchie)
• Approved variance for Jess Hurlbert, garage at 1400 Arthur Drive (motion carried, ayes: Liljehorn, Sander, Nitchie, Steinmetz)
• Approved variance for Doug Claussen, garage at 1111Arthur Street (motion carried, ayes: Sander, Nitchie, Steinmetz, Liljehorn)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will discuss the Brewster Field Industrial Park project, a new Welcome Hub, and a new sign. The body will also review the first draft of the FYE September 30, 2026 budget.

• Discussion of advancing the Brewster Field Industrial Park project
• Consideration of the first draft of the Airport Authority Budget for FYE September 30, 2026
• Authorization for Sean Tillery dba Paradise Skydiving to conduct a boogie September 19-29, 2025
• Consideration of hangar project 3-31-0042-018
• Approval of Holdrege Aviation management fee and reimbursements

The Authority approved its agenda and minutes, authorized a September skydiving event, and adopted the Draft 2025‑26 budget along with the City Treasurer’s Report and claims payment. Members also set a special public hearing for the final budget on September 19.

• Approved agenda and minutes (3-0 vote)
• Authorized Sean Tillery dba Paradise Skydiving to conduct a skydive boogie Sep 19‑29, 2025 (3-0 vote)
• Approved Draft Airport Authority Budget for FY ending Sep 30, 2026 (3-0 vote)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and paid claims on file (3-0 vote)
• Scheduled special public hearing for 2025‑26 budget on Sep 19 at 7:00 a.m. (agreed)
• Did not consider payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee due to insufficient attendance

Citizen's Advisory Review Committee

The Citizen's Advisory Review Committee will review and potentially approve the Semi-Annual Review for Local Option Municipal Sales Tax utilization from January 1st through June 30th, 2025. The body will also review and certify findings regarding the Phelps County Development Corporation’s LB840 fund financial statements.

• Semi-Annual Review for Local Option Municipal Sales Tax utilization (Jan 1 - June 30, 2025)
• Phelps County Development Corporation’s (PCDC) LB840 fund financial statements

City Council

The City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance to issue revenue bonds for the 34.5 kV ring bus completion project. The body will also consider a zoning change for animal clinics and shelters and a municipal certification for road standards.

• Ordinance 2486: Combined Utilities Revenue Bonds up to $2,850,000 for electrical system improvements
• Ordinance 2485: Adding Small Animal Veterinary Clinic or Small Animal Shelter as a Conditional Use in C-1 Zoning District
• Resolution 2025-06: Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications Standards Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance
• Appointment of Barb Malm to the Community Redevelopment Authority

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance to allow small animal veterinary clinics or shelters as conditional uses in C-1 Zoning Districts. The body is also deciding on a franchise agreement with Spectrum Mid-America LLC and a conditional use application for a beauty salon.

• First reading of Ordinance 2485 to add Small Animal Veterinary Clinic or Small Animal Shelter as a Conditional Use in C-1 Zoning District
• Spectrum Mid-America LLC Franchise Agreement
• Conditional Use application for a Beauty Salon at 1423 7th Avenue
• Annual update and budget request from the Nebraska Prairie Museum
• Resolution 2025-05 for membership in the League Association of Risk Management

The Holdrege City Council approved its consent agenda, tabled a Spectrum franchise agreement, and approved several permits, appointments, and a zoning ordinance. It also validated the city’s urban‑area boundary map and adopted a three‑year insurance renewal with the League Association of Risk Management.

• Approved consent agenda, claim payments, Treasurer’s Report and July 1 minutes (aye: Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker)
• Tabled Spectrum Mid‑America LLC Franchise Agreement (aye: Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese)
• Approved conditional use permit for JoAnn Weisman, 1423 7th Ave beauty salon (aye: Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker)
• Approved Mayor’s appointment of Karen Stute to Holdrege Housing Authority (aye: Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller)
• Validated City of Holdrege Urban Area Boundary NFCS map (aye: Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2485 adding small‑animal veterinary clinic/shelter as conditional use (aye: Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑05 renewing three‑year insurance with LARM (aye: Tiller, Arp, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to determine its tax request for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also review reports from the police department and airport manager.

• Resolution 2025-01 establishing the Tax Request for the City of Holdrege 2025/26 fiscal year budget
• Registration for Phelps County Community Foundation’s Give2Grow
• Payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee
• City Treasurer’s Report and payment of claims on file

The Holdrege Airport Authority approved its agenda and minutes, adopted a $40,000 tax request for the 2025/26 budget, and authorized payments for management fees and city claims. It also registered for the Phelps County Give2Grow project. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved agenda and June 20 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 tax request for 2025/26 budget (4-0)
• Approved registration for Phelps County Give2Grow project (4-0)
• Approved Holdrege Aviation management fee payment (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and claim payments (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider adding veterinary clinics and shelters to C-1 Zoning District conditional uses. The body will also hold public hearings on two conditional use applications for specific business locations.

• Proposed addition of Small Animal Veterinary Clinic and Small Animal Shelter to C-1 Zoning District Conditional Uses
• Conditional Use application from Fil Pineda for a campground at 72909 O Road
• Conditional Use application from JoAnn Weisman for a beauty salon at 1423 7th Avenue

The commission added a Small Animal Veterinary Clinic and Shelter to the list of conditional uses in the C‑1 zoning district. It denied Phil Pineda’s request for a campground at 72909 O Road. It approved JoAnn Weisman’s conditional use for a beauty salon at 1423 7th Avenue, limited to three styling chairs.

• Added Small Animal Veterinary Clinic and Shelter to C‑1 conditional uses (9‑0)
• Denied Phil Pineda’s campground application at 72909 O Road (9‑0)
• Approved JoAnn Weisman’s beauty salon conditional use at 1423 7th Avenue, max three chairs (9‑0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of May 8, 2025 meeting (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on updates to the municipal cablevision code and a franchise agreement with Spectrum Mid-America LLC. The body will also review budget and project requests from the Chamber of Commerce and the Iron Horse Creative Arts District.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2484 to revise Chapter 13: Cablevision of the Holdrege Municipal Code
• Approval of the Spectrum Mid-America LLC Franchise Agreement
• Payment of claims totaling $297,459.88
• Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce budget request
• Iron Horse Creative Arts District request for festoon lighting and decorative crosswalk painting

The council approved the minutes of the June 17, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda items. It adopted the final reading of Ordinance 2484, revising Chapter 13 (Cablevision) of the Holdrege Municipal Code. The Spectrum Mid-America LLC franchise agreement was tabled until the next meeting. The council also approved the Iron Horse Creative Arts District’s request for crosswalk panels and additional festoon lighting.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda approval and claim payments) (routine)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 meeting (aye: Wiese, Tiller, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith; abstain: Arp, Warren, Aaron Johnson; nay: none)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2484 revising Chapter 13 Cablevision (aye: Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith; nay: none)
• Tabled Spectrum Mid-America LLC Franchise Agreement until next meeting (aye: Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker; nay: none)
• Approved Iron Horse Creative Arts District request for crosswalk panels and festoon lighting (aye: Arp, Warren, Aaron Johnson, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Smith, Wiese, Tiller; nay: none)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to discuss the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project and airport marker maintenance. The body will consider several project cost statements and progress estimates for payment.

• Brewster Field Box Hangar Project discussion
• Project Cost Statement No. 1 of $22,301.00
• Project Cost Statement No. 2 of $26,910.00
• Progress Estimate No. 3E of $28,325.92 due Benesch
• Airport marker maintenance

The board voted to move forward with the 80’ × 100’ Brewster Field Box Hangar and approved three cost statements of $22,301.00, $26,910.00, and $28,325.92. Members also agreed to lease one hangar for non‑aeronautical storage and to have Holdrege Aviation repair airport markers. Additional approvals included payment of management fees, reimbursement for April‑May 2025, and the City Treasurer’s report. The board set a follow‑up meeting for July 11.

• Approved moving forward with 80’ × 100’ hangar project (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Summary of Project Costs Statement 1 – $22,301.00 (aye: Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney, Maloley, Marquardt)
• Approved Summary of Project Costs Statement 2 – $26,910.00 (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney, Maloley)
• Approved Progress Estimate 3E – $28,325.92 due Benesch (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney, Maloley)
• Agreed to lease one hangar for non‑aeronautical storage (unanimous agreement)
• Agreed to have Holdrege Aviation arrange maintenance and painting of airport markers (unanimous agreement)
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fees and reimbursements for April‑May 2025 (aye: Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney, Maloley; abstain: Marquardt)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and payment of claims on file (aye: Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney, Maloley, Marquardt)

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to revise the municipal code regarding cablevision. The body will also consider a resolution to approve additional vacant property assessments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2484 revising Chapter 13: Cablevision
• Resolution 2025-04 approving additional Vacant Property assessments per Ordinance 2462
• Approval of May 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Payment of submitted claims

The council approved its consent agenda, which included the May 2025 Treasurer’s Report and the June 3rd meeting minutes. It passed the second reading of Ordinance 2484, revising Chapter 13 of the municipal code concerning Cablevision. The body also adopted Resolution 2025‑04, adding two vacant properties to the assessment list for lien placement.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims as submitted (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for May 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 3 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2484 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑04 for vacant‑property assessments (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget request for the Holdrege Area Public Library and a fireworks display application. The body will also review an ordinance amendment regarding CableVision and award a project bid for electrical infrastructure.

• Award bid for the Holdrege 34.5kV Subtransmission Line Rebuild Project
• First reading of Ordinance 2484 amending Municipal Code Chapter 13 regarding CableVision
• Holdrege Area Public Library budget presentation and request
• Application for Fireworks Display from the Phelps County Ag Society
• Appointment of Alexander McConnell to the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department

The council approved its consent agenda and the May 20 meeting minutes. It also added a new volunteer fire department member, approved a fireworks display for the county fair, accepted a 3% library budget increase, awarded the $2,629,225 subtransmission line rebuild contract to IES Electrical, and gave the first reading of Ordinance 2484 on CableVision. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approve consent agenda (8-0)
• Approve May 20 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approve Alexander McConnell as new volunteer fire department member (8-0)
• Approve fireworks display for Phelps County Fair (8-0)
• Accept Holdrege Library 3% budget increase request (8-0)
• Award $2,629,225 subtransmission line rebuild contract to IES Electrical (8-0)
• Approve first reading of Ordinance 2484 (CableVision) (8-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and vote on four separate applications for variances. These requests involve setbacks for garages and storage units at various residential and commercial locations.

• Variance for garage at 421 McMillan Street (18-foot alleyway setback)
• Variance for shipping container storage at 915 2nd Street (25-foot setback)
• Variance for garage at 2307 Brewster Road (exceeding 1,200 sq. ft. limit)
• Variance for garage at 1306 Garfield Street (10 1/2-foot sideyard setback)

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments approved variance requests for a garage at 421 McMillan Street, shipping containers at 915 2nd Street, a garage at 2307 Brewster Road, and a garage at 1306 Garfield Street. All motions carried unanimously. The agenda and minutes for the meeting were also approved.

• Approved agenda and minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for Monte Schultz garage at 421 McMillan St (5-0)
• Approved variance for Doug Miller shipping containers at 915 2nd St (5-0)
• Approved variance for Kyle Minnick garage at 2307 Brewster Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for Crystal and Paul Swearingen garage at 1306 Garfield St (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Project and a conditional use permit for multi-family housing at the former Plains Motel. The body will also consider the purchase of an aerial bucket truck for the Electric Department.

• Public hearing and vote on the Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan and Contract
• Public hearing and vote on a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family housing at the Plains Motel (Lots 3-16, Block 2)
• Purchase of a new 41’ Aerial Bucket Truck for the Electric Department
• Request from Trash Taxi for a commercial open account at the Prairie Hill Landfill
• Approval of April 2025 Treasurer's Report and claims

The council approved its consent agenda and adopted the minutes from recent meetings. It approved the Iron Horse Agricultural Redevelopment Project’s plan, contract and $2,178,032 in Tax Increment Financing. The city also approved the purchase of a new 41‑foot aerial bucket truck for $324,134 and a commercial open account for Trash Taxi at the Prairie Hill Landfill. A conditional‑use permit for multi‑family housing was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Iron Horse redevelopment plan and TIF contract (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 41' aerial bucket truck for $324,134 (6-0)
• Approved commercial open account for Trash Taxi at Prairie Hill Landfill (6-0)
• Tabled conditional‑use permit for multi‑family housing (4-2)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 council meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 council meeting (3-0, 3 abstain)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will consider a proposal to build a box hangar at Brewster Field, discuss a potential industrial park on the east side of the airport, review a skydiving request from Skydive Atlas, and approve a $15,707.87 payment to Alfred Benesch & Company for hangar project engineering. The board will also authorize the FY 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement and consider a bench donation from the Class of 1966.

• Consider Brewster Field Box Hangar Project with revised estimates
• Discussion of Brewster Field Industrial Park on east side of airport property
• Approve Progress Estimate No. 2E for $15,707.87 to Alfred Benesch & Company for Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018
• Authorize execution of FY 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement
• Consider skydiving request from Skydive Atlas

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on the Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan's conformance with the city comprehensive plan and redevelopment area plan, and another on a conditional use permit from John and Janalou Konzack to allow multi-family housing on Lots 3-16, Block 2 (the former Plains Motel), contingent on a sale to Crossroads Mission Avenue for long-term supportive housing. The commission will also consider recommending adding 'Veterinary Office, Small Animal Hospital or Animal Shelter' as a conditional use in C-1 zoning districts. Resolutions may be adopted for both the redevelopment plan and the zoning amendment.

• Public hearing and resolution on Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan conformance with Comprehensive Plan and Redevelopment Area #4
• Public hearing and decision on conditional use permit for multi-family housing at Lots 3-16, Block 2, Holdrege Einsel and Bailey’s Addition (Plains Motel), contingent on sale to Crossroads Mission Avenue for supportive housing
• Consideration of adding 'Veterinary Office, Small Animal Hospital or Animal Shelter' as a conditional use in C-1 Zoning District
• Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution 2025-01 recommending the Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan
• Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution 2025-02 recommending the C-1 zoning amendment

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve the agenda and pay submitted claims. The meeting includes a public forum for non-agenda items and a period for open discussion regarding department reports.

• Payment of claims as submitted
• Approval of April 15, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Department Reports during open discussion

The council approved the consent agenda, which included payment of claims totaling $244,478.16 across several city funds. They also approved the minutes of the April 15, 2025 regular council meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda, authorizing $244,478.16 in payments (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 regular council meeting

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Community Redevelopment Authority will consider the Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Redevelopment Contract, and is expected to adopt Resolution 2025-01 recommending them to the Holdrege Planning Commission and City Council for approval. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a public forum for non-agenda items, and open discussion.

• Adoption of CRA Resolution 2025-01 recommending the Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Redevelopment Contract to the Planning Commission and City Council
• Review of the Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Contract
• Conduct of a cost-benefit analysis for the Iron Horse Ag project
• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025, CRA meeting

The Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 10 meeting. It then adopted CRA Resolution 2025-01, which recommends the Iron Horse Ag Fertilizer Blending Plant redevelopment plan, its cost‑benefit analysis, and contract to the Holdrege Planning Commission and City Council. The motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved agenda and April 10 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adopted CRA Resolution 2025-01 recommending Iron Horse Ag redevelopment plan (3 aye, 0 nay, 1 abstain)
• Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous aye)

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will discuss updates from the police department and airport manager, but the main focus is on the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project. They will review pre-design conference materials, a funding shortfall worksheet, and a revised project estimate, then consider approving Progress Estimate No. 1 for $7,907.16. The board will also review the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for fiscal years 2026-2027 and approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee.

• Progress Estimate No. 1 of $7,907.16 for Brewster Field Box Hangar Project (item 6)
• Revised project estimate for box hangar (item 5c)
• Review of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for FY 2026-2027 (item 7)
• Payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee (item 8)
• Approval of City Treasurer's Report and claims on file (item 10)

The Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 21, 2025 meeting. It approved a $7,907.16 progress estimate for the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project and adopted the public notice schedule for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. The board also approved payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee, a claim from Weides Water, and the City Treasurer’s Report and related claims.

• Approved agenda and March 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 1 for $7,907.16 to Benesch for Brewster Field Box Hangar Project (5-0)
• Approved public notice and adoption schedule for Brewster Field Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (4-1)
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee (4-0-1)
• Approved claim from Weides Water for lift station parts (5-0)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and payment of claims on file (5-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will act on a consent agenda including claims and treasurer's report, then consider several items: approving a street use permit for the YMCA Duck Run, appointing a new volunteer firefighter, and a memorandum of understanding with Two Rivers Public Health for pool inspections. The main items are approving bid specifications for the 34.5K Electric Utility Ring Bus Completion Project and receiving a 30-day notice of intent for a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Tye and Aimee Marquardt for the Iron Horse Ag Project.

• Approve bid specifications for the 34.5K Electric Utility Ring Bus Completion Project
• Receive CRA's 30-day notice of intent to enter into TIF agreement with Tye and Aimee Marquardt for Iron Horse Ag Project
• Consider Memorandum of Understanding for public swimming pool inspection with Two Rivers Public Health Department
• Approve Justin Norris as a new member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department
• Approve street use and run route for the April 25th YMCA Duck Run

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, payment of claims totaling $98,722.05, and the March 2025 Treasurer’s Report. They approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 council meeting. The council also approved the YMCA Duck Run street use on Brown Street, appointed Justin Norris to the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department, and approved bid specifications for the $34.5K electric utility ring bus rehabilitation project. Additionally, they received a 30‑day notice of intent for a tax increment financing agreement for the Iron Horse Ag Project.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, claims payment, Treasurer’s Report) – motion carried; ayes: Arp, Warren, Ben Johnson, Wiese, Tiller; abstain: Fuecker
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 council meeting – motion carried; ayes: Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Ben Johnson; abstain: Fuecker
• Approved YMCA Duck Run street use on Brown Street – motion carried; ayes: Tiller, Arp, Warren, Fuecker, Ben Johnson, Wiese
• Approved appointment of Justin Norris to Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department – motion carried; ayes: Ben Johnson, Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Fuecker
• Approved bid specifications for 34.5K Electric Utility Ring Bus Completion Project – motion carried; ayes: Wiese, Tiller, Arp, Warren, Fuecker, Ben Johnson
• Received CRA 30‑day notice of intent for TIF agreement with Tye Marquardt for Iron Horse Ag Project – notice received, no vote

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests. These requests involve setbacks for a church pavilion and lot coverage for a residential breezeway.

• Variance application for Bethel Lutheran Church to build a pavilion at 704 West Avenue encroaching on 25-foot setbacks
• Variance application for Tom Rust to build a breezeway at 914 Miller Street exceeding 30 percent lot coverage in an R-1 zone

The Board of Adjustments approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then approved a variance for Bethel Lutheran Church to build a pavilion at 704 West Avenue that would encroach on the 25‑foot setback. A second variance was approved for Tom Rust to construct a breezeway at 914 Miller Street that would exceed the 30 % lot‑coverage limit. The meeting was adjourned after all items were addressed.

• Approved agenda and Jan 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Approved variance for Bethel Lutheran Church pavilion at 704 West Ave (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Approved variance for Tom Rust breezeway at 914 Miller St (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, 4‑0)

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Community Redevelopment Authority will review a redevelopment plan, cost-benefit analysis, and contract for Iron Horse Ag. The body intends to vote on a resolution recommending these documents to the Holdrege Planning Commission and City Council.

• Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Plan
• Iron Horse Ag Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Iron Horse Ag Redevelopment Contract
• CRA Resolution 2025-01

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Community Redevelopment Authority will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application from Tye Marquardt for the Iron Horse Ag Project.

• TIF application for Iron Horse Ag Project from Tye Marquardt
• Election of Authority Chair
• Election of Authority Vice-Chair

The Community Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from its April 11, 2024 meeting and retained Jared Engelbert as Chair and Dan Janssen as Vice‑Chair. Members voted to approve a Tax Increment Financing application from Tye Marquardt for the Iron Horse Ag Fertilizer Blending Plan, authorizing $635,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 11, 2024 minutes (4‑0)
• Retained Jared Engelbert as Chair (4‑0)
• Retained Dan Janssen as Vice‑Chair (4‑0)
• Approved $635,000 TIF for Iron Horse project (3‑0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to amend the Prairie Hill Landfill fee schedule and accept the 2025 Phelps County Local Emergency Operations Plan. They will also receive a semi-annual review report on LB840 local option sales tax funds used by the Phelps County Development Corporation, and discuss requests for the Iron Horse Festival. The consent agenda includes approval of claims and prior meeting minutes.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-02 amending Prairie Hill Landfill Schedule of Fees
• Adopt Resolution 2025-03 accepting 2025 Phelps County Local Emergency Operations Plan
• Receive Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee’s Semi-Annual Review Report on LB840 funds for Phelps County Development Corporation (Jan–Dec 2024)
• Consider requests for the Iron Horse Festival
• Approve payment of claims (dollar amounts not specified in agenda text)

The Holdrege City Council adopted Resolution 2025-02 to increase landfill dumping fees. It also adopted Resolution 2025-03 accepting the 2025 Phelps County Local Emergency Operations Plan. The council approved the Iron Horse Festival changes for 2025 and accepted the Citizen Advisory Review Committee’s report on LB840 sales‑tax fund use. The consent agenda and the March 18 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried, all present aye)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting (motion carried, all present aye)
• Accepted Citizens’ Advisory Review Committee report on LB840 funds (motion carried, all present aye)
• Approved 2025 Iron Horse Festival requests (motion carried, all present aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 amending Prairie Hill Landfill fee schedule (motion carried, all present aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-03 accepting 2025 Phelps County Local Emergency Operations Plan (motion carried, all present aye)

Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will meet to discuss the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project and the placement of a Class of '66 Memorial Bench. The body will also review financial reports and approve management fees for Holdrege Aviation.

• Brewster Field Box Hangar Project
• Placement of a Class of '66 Memorial Bench
• Payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee
• City Treasurer’s Report and claims payment

The board approved the agenda and minutes from the February 21, 2025 meeting. It approved payment of Holdrege Aviation’s management fee, with one member abstaining. The board also approved the City Treasurer’s report and paid the pending claims. Members agreed to place a Class of ’66 memorial bench in front of the terminal and noted that box‑hangar estimates are still pending.

• Approved agenda and minutes of Feb 21, 2025 (aye: Anderson, Maloley, Marquardt, Lueking; absent: Sweeney)
• Agreed to locate Class of ’66 memorial bench in front of the terminal
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee (aye: Anderson, Maloley, Lueking; abstain: Marquardt; absent: Sweeney)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and paid claims on file (aye: Lueking, Anderson, Maloley, Marquardt; absent: Sweeney)
• Noted pending estimates for the box hangar project; no decision taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution 2025-01, which approves the City of Holdrege's One- and Six-Year Plan for Street Improvement Projects. The Council will also receive and accept the annual audit report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, from KSO CPAs. Routine consent agenda items include approving claims, the February 2025 Treasurer's Report, and the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on the City of Holdrege One- and Six-Year Plan for Street Improvement Projects
• Adopt Resolution 2025-01 approving the street improvement plan
• Receive and accept the City of Holdrege Annual Audit Report for FY2024 from KSO CPAs
• Approve claims as submitted (attachments list payments by GL and vendor)
• Approve the City Treasurer's Report for February 2025

The Holdrege City Council approved the One- and Six-Year Plan for Street Improvement Projects via Resolution 2025-01, after a public hearing where curb and gutter work on 7th Avenue was added. The council also accepted the city's annual audit report from KSO CPAs for FY ending September 30, 2024, which received a clean, unmodified opinion. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Arp absent.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, treasurer's report, and prior minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 approving One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Accepted annual audit report from KSO CPAs for FY ending Sept 30, 2024 (7-0)

Citizen's Advisory Review Committee

The Citizen's Advisory Review Committee will receive the semi-annual report on local option municipal sales tax utilization for July–December 2024 and review Phelps County Development Corporation's LB840 fund financial statements. The committee will also vote to approve the semi-annual review for January–June 2024 and certify its findings on the LB840 fund statements for that period. Additionally, the agenda and minutes from the August 2024 meeting are up for approval.

• Approve agenda and minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting
• Receive semi-annual review of Local Option Municipal Sales Tax utilization for July–December 2024
• Review Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) LB840 fund financial statements for July–December 2024
• Approve semi-annual review of Local Option Municipal Sales Tax utilization for January–June 2024 and certify findings on LB840 fund statements

The Citizen's Advisory Review Committee approved the semi-annual review of Local Option Municipal Sales Tax utilization and certified PCDC's LB840 fund financial statements for January 1 through December 31, 2024, finding no discrepancies or concerns. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed a new method for selecting presenters.

• Approved agenda and minutes of August 14, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved semi-annual review of Local Option Municipal Sales Tax utilization and certified PCDC LB840 fund financial statements for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Agreed to select committee presenters by moving through a list of members (no formal vote)

City Council

The City Council will receive the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The body will also consider accepting a final re-plat for specific lots in the Iron Horse Second Addition.

• Annual Audit Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, from KSO CPAs
• Final re-plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2, Iron Horse Second Addition

The Holdrege City Council approved the consent agenda, including payment of claims, and unanimously accepted the final re-plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2, Iron Horse Second Addition. The annual audit report was postponed to a future meeting due to weather. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including claims payment (8-0)
• Accepted final re-plat of Iron Horse Second Addition (8-0)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will discuss and potentially decide on the Wells Flying Service Office Building Project (with an FAA determination attached) and the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project. Other business includes continuation of the Hangar C-2 lease agreement, approval of the Holdrege Aviation management fee, and routine financial approvals. A public forum allows residents to address non-agenda items.

• Consider Wells Flying Service Office Building Project (FAA determination attached)
• Consider Brewster Field Box Hangar Project
• Consider continuation of Lease Agreement for Hangar C-2
• Approve Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve city treasurer's report and pay claims

The Holdrege Airport Authority approved construction of the Wells Flying Service Office Building, contingent on FAA conformity, despite a noted size discrepancy. They also approved terminating the Hangar C-2 lease due to no aircraft storage, and approved routine financial items including the management fee and claims. No public comments were made.

• Approved Wells Flying Service Office Building construction, contingent on FAA conformity (3-0)
• Approved terminating Hangar C-2 lease and moving tenant to waiting list (3-0)
• Approved Holdrege Aviation management fee payment (3-0)
• Approved City Treasurer's Report and claims payment (3-0)
• Approved agenda and January 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Holdrege Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving a conditional use permit from Chelence LLC to allow commercial storage in Block 3 of the Holdrege South Addition. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 2024, election of a chair and secretary, and a public forum for non-agenda items.

• Approve October 17, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Elect a Chair of the Commission
• Elect a Secretary of the Commission
• Public Forum for non-agenda items
• Public hearing and vote on Conditional Use Permit for Chelence LLC for commercial storage in Block 3, Holdrege South Addition

The Holdrege Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Chelence LLC to operate commercial storage in Block 3, Holdrege South Addition. The permit was approved unanimously (8-0) after a public hearing where the applicant outlined plans for an open and dry-storage facility. The commission also re-elected Emily Anderson as Chair and Russell Carlston as Secretary for 2025, and approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Chelence LLC conditional use permit for commercial storage in Block 3, Holdrege South Addition (8-0)
• Re-elected Emily Anderson as Planning Commission Chair (7-0, Anderson abstained)
• Re-elected Russell Carlston as Planning Commission Secretary (7-0, Carlston abstained)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 meeting (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to address routine administrative items via a consent agenda. The body is scheduled to approve claims and the January 2025 Treasurer's Report.

• Payment of claims as submitted
• Approval of January 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Approval of February 4, 2025, meeting minutes

The Holdrege City Council met on February 18, 2025, and approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, payment of claims, the January 2025 Treasurer's Report, and the minutes of the February 4, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, claims, Treasurer's Report, and prior minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Class I Liquor License application for 37 Smokehouse LLC. The body will also consider the sale of Iron Horse Industrial Park property from the Phelps County Development Corporation to Nebraskaland Aviation.

• Public hearing and vote on Class I Liquor License for 37 Smokehouse LLC
• Sale of Iron Horse Industrial Park Property to Nebraskaland Aviation
• Acceptance of Holdrege Area Public Library’s Annual Report

The Council approved a Class I Liquor License for 37 Smokehouse LLC, accepted the Holdrege Area Public Library's Annual Report, and approved the sale of Iron Horse Industrial Park property to Nebraskaland Aviation. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included routine approval of the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda and claims payment (8-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 21 special meeting (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of Jan 21 regular meeting (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Class I Liquor License for 37 Smokehouse LLC (8-0)
• Accepted Holdrege Area Public Library Annual Report (8-0)
• Approved sale of Iron Horse Industrial Park property to Nebraskaland Aviation (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the mayor's appointment of a candidate to fill the Ward One Council vacancy for a term ending December 5, 2028. The agenda includes only this substantive item before adjournment.

• Consider appointment to fill Ward One Council vacancy, term through December 5, 2028

The City Council approved Mayor Liffrig's appointment of Shane Warren to fill the Ward One Council vacancy, with a term ending December 5, 2028. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, with no nays or abstentions. Councilmember Aaron Johnson was absent. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved appointment of Shane Warren to Ward One Council vacancy, term ending December 5, 2028 (6-0, Johnson absent)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a variance application from Walter Salgado to construct a carport at 718 Hancock that would encroach on the alleyway's 18-foot setback. Following the hearing, the board will vote on whether to approve the variance. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and general discussion.

• Public hearing on variance for carport at 718 Hancock encroaching on alley setback
• Vote on approving the variance application from Walter Salgado
• Approval of September 3, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Public forum for comments

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider adopting Resolution 2024-12A, which restates electric rates for various user classes and adds a new fee for Residential/Rural Three-Phase Meters. The meeting also includes the second reading of Ordinance 2483 to add a stop sign at the southwest corner of 12th Avenue and Logan Street, an oath of office for newly elected Council Member Shane Warren (Ward 1), and approval of Dreyden Roemmich as a new volunteer firefighter. Consent agenda items include approval of the agenda, payment of claims, and the Treasurer's Report for December 2024. A public forum for non-agenda items and open discussion among staff and council are also scheduled.

• Adopt Resolution 2024-12A restating electric rates and adding a fee for Residential/Rural Three-Phase Meters
• Second reading of Ordinance 2483 adding a stop sign at southwest corner of 12th Avenue and Logan Street
• Oath of office for Shane Warren as Council Member Ward 1
• Approve Dreyden Roemmich as new member of Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department
• Consent agenda includes claims payment (claims by GL and vendor) and Treasurer's Report for December 2024

The Holdrege City Council approved a consent agenda including claims and the December 2024 Treasurer's Report, and adopted Resolution 2024-12A to add a Residential/Rural Three-Phase Meter classification and fee to electric rates. The council also approved a new volunteer firefighter, passed the second reading of an ordinance adding a stop sign at 12th Avenue and Logan Street, and administered the oath of office to a new council member. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and December 2024 Treasurer's Report (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Administered oath of office to Councilmember Shane Warren
• Approved Dreyden Roemmich as new volunteer firefighter (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-12A adding Residential/Rural Three-Phase Meter fee (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2483 adding stop sign at 12th Ave & Logan St (7-0)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will consider construction specifications for the Wells Flying Service office building and approve a CIP data sheet for a hangar project. They will also review the 2025 Brewster Field Capital Improvement Program and approve the management fee and claims.

• Consider construction specifications for Wells Flying Service office building
• Approve CIP data sheet for Hangar Project 03-31-0042-18
• Consider 2025 Brewster Field Capital Improvement Program
• Approve payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve City Treasurer’s Report and pay claims

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider a first reading of Ordinance 2483, which modifies the city traffic map and adds a stop sign at 12th Avenue and Logan Street. The council will also review a festoon lighting proposal from the Iron Horse Creative District. The consent agenda includes approving the meeting agenda, paying claims, and approving minutes from the December 17, 2024 regular meeting. A public forum allows residents to speak on non-agenda items.

• First reading of Ordinance 2483 to add a stop sign at 12th Avenue and Logan Street
• Consideration of a festoon lighting proposal from the Iron Horse Creative District
• Consent agenda includes approval of claims and minutes from December 17, 2024
• Public forum for non-agenda citizen comments
• Open discussion for council and staff members

The City Council approved the Iron Horse Creative District's proposal to install festoon lighting over East and West Avenue, with the city taking ownership and assisting with installation. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance adding a stop sign at 12th Avenue and Logan Street. All votes were unanimous, with Councilmember Smith absent.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda and claims (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Approved festoon lighting proposal from Iron Horse Creative District (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2483 adding stop sign at 12th Ave & Logan St (6-0)