Holdrege, NE

City Council

The City Council will meet to review routine administrative items and a specific intercity agreement. The body is deciding whether to approve a contract with Oxford, Nebraska, regarding the delivery of water samples to Grand Island.

• Agreement with Oxford, Nebraska, for water sample delivery to Grand Island
• Payment of claims as submitted
• Approval of the September 2026 City Treasurer's Report

Tree Board

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will meet to discuss the Brewster Field Hangar Project and a 5010 Airport Inspection from the NDOT. The body will also consider the transfer of airport farm records and approve various claims and management fees.

• Brewster Field Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018
• NDOT’s 5010 Airport Inspection
• Transfer of Airport Farm Records
• Holdrege Aviation management fee and reimbursements
• City Treasurer’s Report and claims on file

The Authority approved the minutes from previous meetings, the City Treasurer's report, and the payment of management fees and reimbursements to Holdrege Aviation. Members also discussed airport maintenance, inspection recommendations, and the transfer of farm records to the Kearney County FSA office.

• Approved agenda and September 18, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Holdrege Aviation management fees and reimbursements (4-0)
• Approved City Treasurer's report and claims (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm with Mayor James Liffrig presiding. The council will consider the first reading of Amended Ordinance 2499 revising parking zones in the municipal code, and will vote on Resolution 2026-10 authorizing a marked pedestrian crosswalk at 14th and Miller Street. It will also consider a Phelps County interlocal agreement for network administrative services and Change Orders 9 and 10 to the 34.5 kV Subtransmission Line Rebuild Project 022-00533. Routine items include paying claims and approving minutes from the September 15 special budget and regular meetings.

• First reading of Amended Ordinance 2499 revising Chapter 5, Article 4, Section 5-428 on Parking Zones
• Resolution 2026-10 authorizing a marked pedestrian crosswalk at 14th and Miller Street
• Phelps County Interlocal Agreement with the City of Holdrege for Network Administrative Services
• Change Orders 9 and 10 to the 34.5 kV Subtransmission Line Rebuild Project 022-00533
• Consent agenda: pay claims as submitted and approve September 15 special budget and regular meeting minutes

The provided document is a draft agenda for the October 6, 2026, meeting. It does not record any final decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes.

Tree Board

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to approve its 2026/27 budget and consider the Brewster Field Hangar Project, including approving a Notice to Proceed. The board will also approve several payments, including a $13,181 project cost statement and progress estimates to Benesch. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, a police report, and a public forum.

• Approve 2026/27 budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027
• Consider Brewster Field Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018, including Notice to Proceed
• Approve Summary of Project Costs No. 15 for $13,181.00
• Approve Progress Estimate No. 16E for $3,036.89 due Benesch
• Approve Progress Estimate No. 17E for $10,837.49 due Benesch

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to hold a public hearing on its proposed 2026/27 fiscal year budget, which ends September 30, 2027. The agenda includes only this hearing and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on 2026/27 FY budget (ending September 30, 2027)
• Budget document attached: Airport_2026_27_Final_Budget.pdf

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is meeting to open two public hearings: one for the proposed 2026/27 fiscal year budget and one for the property tax request. The council will receive comments from the public on both items before any decisions are made. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Public hearing on the City of Holdrege 2026/27 Fiscal Year Budget (proposed final draft attached)
• Public hearing on the City of Holdrege 2026/27 Fiscal Year Property Tax Request (Resolution 2026-08 attached)

The Holdrege City Council met on September 15, 2026, and opened public hearings to receive comments on the 2026/27 Fiscal Year Budget and the 2026/27 Fiscal Year Property Tax Request. The source minutes record no final decisions, votes, or ordinances passed during the meeting, concluding with an adjournment.

• Opened public hearing on 2026/27 Fiscal Year Budget
• Opened public hearing on 2026/27 Fiscal Year Property Tax Request
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider approving the 2026/27 fiscal year budget, setting the property tax request, and appropriating funds for the coming year. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a public forum, and several ordinances and resolutions, including one on school bus parking zones and another on a volunteer emergency responder service award.

• Approve 2026/27 Fiscal Year Budget
• Adopt Resolution 2026-08 setting property tax request for FY ending Sept 30, 2027
• Approve Ordinance 2500 appropriating monies for various city funds
• Second reading of Ordinance 2499 amending restricted school bus parking zones
• First reading of Ordinance 2501 vacating easements in Allmand Brothers 1st Replat and Holdrege Iron Horse Addition

The City Council approved the 2026/27 fiscal year budget and set the property tax request at $2,073,931.29. The Council also passed ordinances regarding school bus parking zones and easement vacations, and established a volunteer emergency responder benefit program.

• Approved 2026/27 Fiscal Year Budget
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08 setting property tax request at $2,073,931.29 (0.386000 per $100 assessed value)
• Approved Ordinance 2500 appropriating monies for various city funds
• Adopted Resolution 2026-09 establishing depositories for City monies
• Accepted Citizens’ Advisory Review Committee report on PCDC’s use of LB840 funds
• Adopted Ordinance 2499 amending Restricted School Bus Parking Zones
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 implementing Local Option Volunteer Emergency Responders Service Award Benefit Program
• Approved Ordinance 2501 vacating easements in Allmand Brothers 1st Replat and Holdrege Iron Horse Addition

City Council

The City Council will review a 3.5% increase to the City of Holdrege Wage and Salary Schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes readings for ordinances regarding dead tree removal and school bus parking zones.

• Final reading of Ordinance 2498 regarding dead or diseased tree removal on private property
• First reading of Ordinance 2499 regarding Restricted School Bus Parking Zones
• Resolution 2026-06: 3.5% increase to the City Wage and Salary Schedule
• Oath of Office for Police Officer Avery Goldfish
• Approval of FOP Lodge #23 and IBEW Local No. 1597 Acceptance and Waivers

The Holdrege City Council met on September 1, 2026. The minutes are marked DRAFT and list agenda items including a final reading of Ordinance 2498 on dead or diseased tree removal, a first reading of Ordinance 2499 on restricted school bus parking zones, acceptance and waiver agreements with FOP Lodge #23 and IBEW Local No. 1597, and Resolution 2026-06 for a 3.5% wage and salary schedule increase. The minutes as provided do not record any motions, votes, or outcomes for these items, so what was actually decided is not established by this document.

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will review the first draft of the budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The body will also consider a hangar project, an equipment purchase, and three quotes for hangar roof repairs. Routine items include approving July minutes, paying aviation management fees, and reviewing the City Treasurer’s report.

• Consider first draft of Airport Authority Budget for FYE September 30, 2026
• Consider hangar project 3-31-0042-018
• Consider equipment purchase
• Review Costello, Melroy, and Tillotson quotes for hangar roof repair
• Approve payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee and reimbursements

The Airport Authority met on August 28, 2026, and considered several agenda items, including the first draft of the FYE 2026 budget, a state grant agreement for Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018, an equipment purchase, and a hangar roof repair project. The minutes are marked as draft and do not record specific votes or outcomes for these items. The meeting also included a public forum, police department report, airport manager's update, and approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved agenda and minutes of July 17, 2026 meeting
• Considered first draft of Airport Authority Budget for FYE September 30, 2026
• Considered Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018 State Grant Agreement
• Considered equipment purchase
• Considered hangar roof repair project
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee and reimbursements
• Approved Progress Estimates, Statements or Invoices not available prior to distribution of Claims Report
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and paid claims on file

Citizen's Advisory Review Committee

The Citizen's Advisory Review Committee will consider and potentially approve the semi-annual review of LB840 Local Option Municipal Sales Tax fund utilization for January through June 2026. The meeting includes a public forum for non-agenda items and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Semi-annual review of LB840 Local Option Municipal Sales Tax fund utilization for January 1 – June 30, 2026
• Possible certification of committee findings on the tax fund use
• Public forum for citizen comments on non-agenda items
• Approval of February 11, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance 2498, which would amend the municipal code regarding removal of dead or diseased trees on private property. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving claims, the treasurer's report, and prior meeting minutes, plus a public forum for non-agenda comments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2498 amending Chapter 8, Article 7, Section 8-711 (dead or diseased tree removal on private property)
• Approve claims as submitted (attachments: claims by GL and by vendor)
• Approve July 2026 City Treasurer's Report
• Approve minutes of August 4, 2026 regular City Council meeting
• Public forum for citizen comments on non-agenda items

The Holdrege City Council approved Ordinance 2498 on second reading, amending the municipal code regarding dead or diseased tree removal on private property. The consent agenda, including claims totaling $1,248,060.47, was also approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included public forum comments and open discussion items.

• Approved Ordinance 2498 amending Chapter 8, Article 7, Section 8-711 on dead/diseased tree removal (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $1,248,060.47, July Treasurer's Report, and August 4th minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to approve routine claims and minutes, hold a public hearing on rezoning the Wilson Daycare property from R-2 to C-3, consider the first reading of Ordinance 2498 on dead tree removal, and adopt a resolution for state road compliance.

• Approve claims totaling amounts listed in 08.04.26 Claims by GL and Vendor
• Rezone Lots Pt. 1-6, Block 6, Holdrege Lincoln Addition from R-2 to C-3 for Wilson Daycare
• First reading of Ordinance 2498 amending dead/diseased tree removal rules
• Adopt Resolution 2026-05 for Nebraska Board of Public Roads certification

The City Council approved a zoning change for Lots 1-6, Block 6 of the Holdrege Lincoln Addition, moving them from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential) to C-3 (Service Commercial), described as a housekeeping item. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 2498, which would allow the city to require removal of dead or diseased trees on private property. A resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the 2026 Nebraska road certification was adopted, and the consent agenda, including $718,205.76 in claims, was approved.

• Approved rezoning of Lots 1-6, Block 6, Holdrege Lincoln Addition from R-2 to C-3 (Service Commercial)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2498 on dead/diseased tree removal from private property
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05 authorizing mayor to sign 2026 Nebraska road certification
• Approved consent agenda including payment of claims totaling $718,205.76
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 regular meeting

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Community Redevelopment Authority will consider an amendment to the 2019 Mesner Redevelopment Plan for workforce housing. The body will also discuss changing its regular meeting time.

• Amendment to the Mesner Redevelopment Plan; Holdrege Workforce Housing, 2019
• Proposed change to the CRA's regular meeting time

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including payment of claims and the June 2026 Treasurer's Report. A public hearing will be held on the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Project, followed by a vote to approve its redevelopment plan, cost‑benefit analysis, and contract for Tax Increment Financing. The Council will also award the bid for the West 18th Avenue Improvement Project and approve Bond Ordinance 2497, authorizing up to $425,000 in highway allocation pledge bonds for street work.

• Approve claims and the June 2026 City Treasurer's Report (consent agenda).
• Public hearing on the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Plan, Cost‑Benefit Analysis, and contract.
• Approve the redevelopment plan and contract for Tax Increment Financing.
• Award bid for the West 18th Avenue Improvement Project.
• Approve Bond Ordinance 2497 to issue up to $425,000 for street improvements.

The Council approved the Redevelopment Plan and Contract for Tax Increment Financing for the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Project. The Council also authorized the issuance of up to $425,000 in Highway Allocation Pledge Bonds for street improvements.

• Approved Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Contract
• Authorized CRA to execute the Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Contract
• Approved Bond Ordinance 2497 for Highway Allocation Pledge Bonds up to $425,000
• Approved June 2026 City Treasurer's Report
• Approved July 7, 2026 regular Council meeting minutes
• Approved payment of claims as submitted

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will meet to adopt the tax request for the 2026/27 fiscal year budget. The body will also consider a new hangar project and approve several project payments.

• Resolution 2026-02 establishing the 2026/27 fiscal year tax request
• Discussion of New Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018
• Summary of Project Costs No. 14 for $1,857.00
• Progress Estimate No. 15E for $1,955.65 due to Benesch
• Payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee

Planning Commission

The Holdrege Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Plan and consider its conformity with city plans. Commissioners will adopt two resolutions approving the redevelopment plan and its contract, and will vote on a request to rezone six lots in the Lincoln Addition from R‑2 (multi‑family residential) to C‑3 (service commercial). The meeting also includes a public forum for non‑agenda comments and open discussion among commissioners and staff.

• Public forum for citizens to address non‑agenda items (no formal action)
• Public hearing on the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Plan’s conformance with city plans
• Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2026‑01 approving the redevelopment plan
• Adopt CRA Resolution 2026‑02 approving the redevelopment contract
• Approve rezoning of Lots Pt. 1‑6, Block 6, Holdrege Lincoln Addition from R‑2 to C‑3

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider several routine items on its July 7 meeting, including paying submitted claims and approving the June 16 minutes. Council members will discuss and potentially award the contract for the West 18th Avenue Improvement Project. Additional agenda items include requests from the Phelps County Fair Board, the Nebraska Prairie Museum’s annual report and budget request, and a resolution renewing membership in the League Association of Risk Management.

• Award bid for the West 18th Avenue Improvement Project
• Consider requests from the Phelps County Fair Board
• Consider Nebraska Prairie Museum annual report and budget request
• Adopt Resolution 2026-04 for a 3‑year commitment to the League Association of Risk Management
• Pay the claims as submitted (consent agenda item)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will discuss hangar roof repairs and the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018. The body will also review project costs and progress estimates for approval.

• Consideration of hangar roof repairs
• Consideration of Brewster Field Box Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018
• Approval of Summary of Project Costs Statement No. 13 for $9,242.00
• Approval of Progress Estimate No. 14E for $9,728.38 due to Benesch
• Approval of attendance at the Four States Airport Conference

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Scott Feusner to build a carport at 1424 10th Avenue that would encroach on the required three-foot setback.

• Public hearing on Scott Feusner's variance request for a carport at 1424 10th Avenue
• Approval of the Application for Variance
• Discussion for Staff and Board members

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance for Scott Feusner to build a carport at 1424 10th Avenue that encroaches on the three-foot side-yard setback. The motion passed with five votes in favor and none against. Board members noted no utility easement conflicts but warned against setting a precedent for structures close to neighboring homes.

• Approved May 5th meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for carport at 1424 10th Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Items on the consent agenda include payment of claims, approval of the May 2026 Treasurer’s Report, and approval of the June 2 meeting minutes. The council will vote on appointments to the Holdrege Area Public Library Board of Trustees and on adding Christopher Sabatka as a volunteer EMS member. The council will consider Ordinance 2496, which proposes installing a stop sign at 11th Avenue and Gustin Street, and will receive a library budget presentation.

• Approve payment of claims submitted by GL and vendors
• Approve May 2026 City Treasurer’s Report
• Approve appointments of Janeil Borg and Anita Dow to the Holdrege Area Public Library Board of Trustees
• Approve Christopher Sabatka as a new EMS member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department
• Consider Ordinance 2496 to add a stop sign at 11th Avenue and Gustin Street

The Holdrege City Council approved its consent agenda, including payment of claims and the May 2026 Treasurer’s Report. Council members appointed Christopher Sabatka to the volunteer fire department and Janeil Borg and Anita Dow to the Holdrege Area Public Library Board of Trustees. The Council also approved Ordinance 2496, adding a stop sign at 11th Avenue and Gustin Street. All actions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Sabatka to volunteer fire department (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Janeil Borg to Library Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Anita Dow to Library Board (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2496 adding stop sign at 11th Ave & Gustin St (7-0)

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Community Redevelopment Authority will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. It will then consider and vote on Holdrege Restoration and Repair’s redevelopment plan, its cost‑benefit analysis, and the associated redevelopment contract. Finally, the board will adopt a resolution recommending the plan, analysis, and contract to the Holdrege Planning Commission and City Council for statutory approval.

• Approve agenda and May 18, 2026 CRA meeting minutes
• Public forum for non‑agenda citizen comments (no formal action)
• Approve Holdrege Restoration and Repair’s Redevelopment Plan
• Approve Holdrege Restoration and Repair’s Cost‑Benefit Analysis
• Approve Holdrege Restoration and Repair’s Redevelopment Contract

The Community Redevelopment Authority approved a redevelopment plan to convert a former parts store into an automotive repair shop, dog grooming studio, and apartment. The Authority modified the contract's future real property value to $400,000 and set a 90% tax return over a 15-year TIF period. The plan was recommended for further approval by the Planning Commission and City Council.

• Approved May 18th, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Plan with property value set at $400,000 and 90% tax return over 15 years (4-0)
• Adopted CRA Resolution 2026-01 recommending the redevelopment plan to the Planning Commission and City Council (4-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, which include paying submitted claims and approving the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting. These items are routine and will be approved by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion. The meeting also includes a public forum for non‑agenda comments, open discussion for staff and council, and the possibility of a closed session.

• Approve payment of claims submitted by GL (attachment 06.02.26_Cl_GL.pdf)
• Approve payment of claims submitted by vendors (attachment 06.02.26_Cl_V.pdf)
• Approve the minutes of the May 19, 2026 Council meeting (attachment 05.19.26_CMp.pdf)

The council voted to adopt the consent agenda, which covered the meeting agenda, payment of claims, and the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Smith and carried with five ayes and no nays or abstentions. Councilmembers Warren, Aaron Johnson, and Ben Johnson were absent.

• Approved the consent agenda (agenda, claim payments, prior minutes) – motion carried (ayes: Arp, Fuecker, Smith, Wiese, Tiller)
• Approved payment of claims as submitted – motion carried
• Approved the minutes of the May 19, 2026 regular council meeting – motion carried

City Council

The City Council will review health insurance options from the Jones Group and a change order for a transmission line rebuild. The body will also vote on appointments for the Board of Adjustments and the Volunteer Fire Department.

• Health insurance options from the Jones Group
• Change Order No. 1 for OA Project 022-00533 IES 34.5kV Sub Transmission Line Rebuild project
• Reappointment of Sam Brown to the Board of Adjustments
• Approval of Ridge Roberts to the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department

The council approved the consent agenda, accepted the Jones Group’s Medica health‑insurance offer, and authorized Change Order No. 1 for the 34.5 kV sub‑transmission line rebuild. It also reappointed Sam Brown to the Board of Adjustments and approved Ridge Roberts as a new volunteer fire‑department member.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, Warren abstained)
• Approved May 5 council meeting minutes (unanimous, Warren and Aaron Johnson abstained)
• Accepted Jones Group health‑insurance offer from Medica (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 34.5 kV sub‑transmission line rebuild (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sam Brown to the Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Ridge Roberts as new member of Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Holdrege Community Redevelopment Authority will approve its agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and consider amendments to the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Tax Increment Financing application. It will review and recommend the redevelopment plan, cost‑benefit analysis, and contract for Holdrege Restoration and Repair. The board will adopt a resolution forwarding that recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council as required by statute.

• Approve agenda and minutes of the February 19, 2026 CRA meeting
• Public forum for non‑agenda citizen comments (no formal action)
• Approve amendments to the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application
• Consider approval and recommendation of Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Plan, Cost‑Benefit Analysis, and Redevelopment Contract
• Adopt CRA Resolution 2026‑01 recommending the redevelopment plan and contract to the Planning Commission and City Council

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will discuss the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project and a farm lease amendment for Dave Olson to adjust acreage for a new hangar. The body will also review several project cost estimates and payments.

• Brewster Field Box Hangar Project discussion
• Summary of Project Costs No. 12: $8,437.00
• Progress Estimate No. 12E to Benesch: $5,155.40
• Progress Estimate No. 13E to Benesch: $3,725.20
• Amended Farm Lease Agreement with Dave Olson

The Holdrege Airport Authority approved the agenda and prior minutes, then authorized several financial items including a $8,437 project cost summary and two progress estimates totaling $8,880.60. The board also approved an amended farm ground lease with Dave Olson to accommodate the new hangar and authorized payment of Holdrege Aviation’s management fee. The City Treasurer’s Report was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda and April 17 minutes (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney)
• Approved Summary of Project Costs No.12 for $8,437.00 (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney)
• Approved Progress Estimate No.12E for $5,155.40 due Benesch (aye: Anderson, Sweeney, Marquardt, Lueking)
• Approved Progress Estimate No.13E for $3,725.20 due Benesch (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney)
• Approved amended Farm Ground Lease with Dave Olson (aye: Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney, Marquardt)
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee (aye: Anderson, Sweeney, Lueking; abstain: Marquardt)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and payment of claims (aye: Anderson, Sweeney, Marquardt, Lueking)
• Adjourned meeting (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Sweeney; absent: Sweeney)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application from Laurie Raboin. The board will decide whether to allow the reconstruction of a garage that encroaches on north side and rear yard setbacks.

• Public hearing and variance application for a garage at 715 7th Avenue

City Council

The Holdrege City Council approved routine consent items, including payment of submitted claims and the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. A public forum allowed citizens to address non‑agenda topics. The council discussed councilmember and mayoral salaries but tabled those items for a future meeting. After open discussion, the council moved to consider contract negotiations.

• Approve payment of claims (attachments 05.05.26_Cl_GL.pdf and 05.05.26_Cl_V.pdf)
• Approve minutes of the April 21, 2026 council meeting (attachment 04.21.26_CM.pdf)
• Public forum for citizen comments on non‑agenda items
• Discussion on councilmember and mayoral salaries – motion to table
• Consider contract negotiations (agenda order modified by Mayor Liffrig)

The council approved the consent agenda, including payment of listed claims and the minutes of the April 17th meeting, with all members present voting aye. The council also approved Bill and Sheila Tringe's request to add a plaque to the North Park “Welcome to Holdrege” sign. A motion to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations was carried, and a later motion to exit that executive session was also carried. Consideration of council member and mayoral salaries was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, claims payment, April 17 minutes) – motion carried, all six voting members aye
• Approved North Park sign plaque request – motion carried, all six voting members aye
• Entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations – motion carried, all six voting members aye
• Exited executive session – motion carried, all six voting members aye
• Tabled consideration of council member salaries – no vote recorded
• Tabled consideration of mayoral salary – no vote recorded

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider approving routine claims, the March 2026 treasurer's report, and the April 7 council meeting minutes. The body will also discuss a request for the Phelps County Celebrates America's 250 event and consider appointing a new member to the Community Redevelopment Authority.

• Approve claims and March 2026 treasurer's report
• Approve April 7 council meeting minutes
• Consider Phelps County Celebrates America's 250 event
• Consider Legacy Brokers health insurance proposals
• Approve appointment to Community Redevelopment Authority

The council approved the consent agenda, including payment of claims and the March 2026 Treasurer's Report. It voted to approve DeEtte Bailey's request to block the intersection of 5th and West Avenues for the Phelps County Celebrates America’s 250th event. The council also approved Mayor Liffrig's appointment of Lane Schulz to the Community Redevelopment Authority.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, claims payment, Treasurer's Report, prior minutes) – unanimous
• Approved request to block 5th & West Avenues for July 2 event – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Lane Schulz to Community Redevelopment Authority – unanimous