Holdrege, Nebraska

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will consider several actions, including a public forum for citizen comments, updates from the police department and airport manager, and a series of project approvals. The board will vote on the FAA’s recommendation of On Point Construction’s bid for Hangar Project 3-31-0042-020-2026, adopt Resolution 2026-01 with an agency agreement, and approve a five‑acre farm‑ground reduction to accommodate the new hangar. Additional items include approval of a memorial narrative and payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee.

• Consider the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project (Item 4)
• Approve FAA’s recommendation of On Point Construction’s bid for Hangar Project 3-31-0042-020-2026 (Item 5)
• Adopt Authority Resolution 2026-01 and agency agreement (Item 6)
• Approve reduction of Brewster Field farm ground acres (~5 acres) for the hangar (Item 7)
• Approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee (Item 9)

The Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 20, 2026 meeting. It approved the FAA’s recommendation to award Hangar Project 3‑31‑0042‑020‑2026 to On‑Point Construction, pending FAA concurrence. The board adopted Resolution 2026‑01 to sign an agency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for Hangar Project 3‑31‑0042‑019/20‑2026 and approved a five‑acre reduction of farm ground for the new hangar. Members also approved the Class of 1966 Brewster Field memorial narrative and the City Treasurer’s Report (with no claims to pay).

• Approved agenda and March 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FAA recommendation for On‑Point Construction hangar project (contingent on FAA concurrence)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑01 agency agreement with Nebraska DOT for Hangar Project 3‑31‑0042‑019/20‑2026
• Approved reduction of about five farm acres for new hangar
• Approved Class of 1966 Brewster Field memorial narrative
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and paid claims (none)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider routine consent items, including payment of vendor claims and approval of the March 17 meeting minutes. Council members will vote on adding Richard Peterson to the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department. A resolution will be adopted to name MasinMisko as an official depository for city funds. A public forum will allow residents brief comments on non‑agenda topics.

• Approve payment of claims submitted by GL and other vendors (see attached claim PDFs)
• Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2026 council meeting
• Approve Richard Peterson as a new member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department
• Adopt Council Resolution 2026-03 adding MasinMisko as an official depository of city funds
• Public forum for resident comments on non‑agenda items

The Holdrege City Council approved its consent agenda, paid $804,655.66 in routine claims, and accepted the March 17 minutes. Council members also approved Richard Peterson as a new volunteer fire department member and adopted Resolution 2026-03 to add MasinMisko as an official depository of city funds. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Paid routine claims totaling $804,655.66 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Richard Peterson as a new Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department member (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03 adding MasinMisko as an official depository of city funds (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public forum and a public hearing to receive comments on Jim Fry's application for a variance to build an accessory use structure at 408 Blaine Street that exceeds the 40 percent lot‑coverage and 1,500 sq ft limits for a C‑3 zoning district. The board will then vote to approve that variance. The meeting will conclude with open discussion and adjournment.

• Approve agenda and March 3, 2026 Board of Adjustments meeting minutes
• Public Forum
• Public Hearing on Jim Fry's variance application for 408 Blaine St
• Approve variance allowing accessory structure exceeding 40% lot coverage and 1,500 sq ft limit in C‑3 zone
• Open discussion and adjournment

The Board of Adjustments approved its agenda and the March 3rd meeting minutes. After a brief public hearing with no comments, the Board approved Jim Fry's variance to exceed lot coverage and size limits for an accessory structure at 408 Blaine Street. The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Approved agenda and March 3rd minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Jim Fry at 408 Blaine St (unanimous)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will discuss a request for a Skydive Boogie event and the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project. The body will also review several project payments and financial reports.

• Request for Skydive Boogie on Brewster Field, June 11-23, 2026
• Brewster Field Box Hangar Project discussion
• Summary of Project Costs No. 11 for $7,332.00
• Progress Estimate No. 11E for $7,717.63 due to Benesch
• Payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee

The Authority approved the agenda and minutes from the February 20, 2026 meeting. Members approved Sean Tillery’s request for Paradise Skydiving to operate at Brewster Field from June 11 to June 23, 2026 under the existing agreement. The board also approved several financial items, including Summary of Project Costs No. 11 for $7,332.00, Progress Estimate No. 11E for $7,717.63, payment of Holdrege Aviation’s management fees, and the City Treasurer’s report and claims. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 a.m.

• Approved agenda and minutes of Feb 20, 2026 meeting (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley)
• Approved skydiving operations for Paradise Skydiving, June 11‑23 2026 (aye: Lueking, Anderson, Maloley, Marquardt)
• Approved Summary of Project Costs No. 11, $7,332.00 due Holdrege Airport Authority (aye: Anderson, Maloley, Marquardt, Lueking)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 11E, $7,717.63 due Benesch (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley)
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley; abstaining: Marquardt)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and payment of claims on file (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley)
• Adjourned meeting (aye: Marquardt, Lueking, Anderson, Maloley)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider adopting Resolution 2026-02, which approves the city's One- and Six-Year Plan for Street Improvement Projects. A public hearing will be held for residents to comment on the plan, and the council will also receive a 30‑day notice of a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Larry Fitzgerald for the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Project. Routine consent‑agenda items—including vendor claims, the February 2026 Treasurer's Report, and the March 3 meeting minutes—will be approved, and the 2025 Year‑End Semi‑Annual Watchdog Report will be received.

• Approve consent agenda items: vendor claims, February 2026 Treasurer's Report, March 3 council minutes
• Receive the 2025 Year‑End Semi‑Annual Watchdog Report
• Public hearing for comments on the One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan
• Adopt Resolution 2026-02 approving the One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan
• Receive 30‑day notice of CRA’s intent to enter a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Larry Fitzgerald for the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Project

The council approved its consent agenda, accepted the Watchdog Committee report on LB840 sales‑tax funds, and adopted Resolution 2026‑02 approving the city’s One‑ and Six‑Year Street Improvement Plan. All motions carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved February 2026 Treasurer’s Report (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2026 meeting (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Accepted Watchdog Committee report on LB840 sales‑tax funds (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstains)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑02 approving One‑ and Six‑Year Street Improvement Plan (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstains)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. It will hold public hearings on four variance applications for carports, a fence, and an accessory structure. The board will then vote to approve each of those variance requests, allowing the proposed constructions to proceed despite setback or distance restrictions.

• Approve the agenda and the minutes of the January 20, 2026 Board of Adjustments meeting.
• Approve the variance for a carport at #1 Perry Drive that encroaches the side‑yard setback.
• Approve the variance for a carport at 214 8th Avenue that encroaches the 18‑foot alleyway setback.
• Approve the variance for an eight‑foot fence at 319 Tilden Street inside the rear yard.
• Approve the variance for an accessory use structure at 700 S Lincoln Street that exceeds the 1,500‑foot restriction.

The Board of Adjustments approved variance applications for three residential carports, a fence, and an accessory‑use structure. All motions carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were received during the hearings. The agenda and the January 20 minutes were also approved.

• Approved agenda and Jan 20 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved variance for Henry & Deb Barlovic carport at #1 Perry Drive (5‑0)
• Approved variance for John Skaggs & James Urbom carport at 214 8th Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved variance for Tom Smith fence at 319 Tilden Street (5‑0)
• Approved variance for Reliable Pest Control Services accessory structure at 700 S Lincoln Street (5‑0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including approving the meeting agenda, paying submitted claims, and adopting the February 17 minutes. Council members will also consider and accept KSO CPAs’ audited financial report for the fiscal year ending September 30 2025. A public forum will allow residents to speak on non‑agenda topics, though no formal action will be taken on those comments.

• Approve the meeting agenda (consent agenda)
• Pay claims submitted by GL and by vendors (see attached claim PDFs)
• Approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Council meeting
• Accept KSO CPAs’ City of Holdrege Annual Audit Report for FY ending 9/30/2025
• Public forum for citizens to address the Council on non‑agenda items

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included payment of $515,023.48 in various city claims. They also unanimously approved the minutes of the February 17, 2026 regular council meeting. A motion was made to accept the 2025 City of Holdrege audit report, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. No public comments were made during the public forum.

• Approved Consent Agenda and payment of $515,023.48 claims (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 17, 2026 regular Council meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to accept 2025 audit report presented (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will approve the agenda and minutes from the January 16 meeting, hear a public forum, and receive reports from the police department and airport manager. The board will consider the Brewster Field Box Hangar project and its bid schedule, and approve related financial items including a $5,785 project cost summary and a $6,090.15 progress estimate payable to Benesch, as well as the aviation management fee and other claims. The meeting will conclude with open discussion before adjournment.

• Approve Summary of Project Costs No. 10 for $5,785.00
• Approve Progress Estimate No. 10E for $6,090.15 payable to Benesch
• Consider the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project and its bid schedule
• Approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve the City Treasurer’s Report and pay pending airport authority claims

The Authority voted to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes. It then approved a $5,785 project‑cost summary and a $6,090.15 progress estimate for the Brewster Field box‑hangar project, as well as payment of Holdrege Aviation’s management fee and the City Treasurer’s claims report. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved agenda and Jan 16, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Summary of Project Costs No. 10 for $5,785 (motion carried)
• Approved Progress Estimate No. 10E for $6,090.15 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee (motion carried)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and payment of claims on file (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

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 Larry Fitzgerald.

• Election of Authority Chair
• Election of Authority Vice-Chair
• TIF application from Larry Fitzgerald for the Holdrege Restoration and Repair project

City Council

The City Council will review a conditional use application from Larry Fitzgerald and requests from the Iron Horse Arts District for two upcoming events. The body will also receive the 2025 Impact Report from the Holdrege Area Public Library.

• Conditional Use application from Larry Fitzgerald
• Iron Horse Arts District requests for May 30th Artisan Expo
• Iron Horse Arts District requests for August 29th Flyover Country Stage
• Holdrege Area Public Library 2025 Impact Report
• January 2026 City Treasurer's Report

The council approved its routine consent agenda, including payment of claims and the January 2026 Treasurer's Report. It also approved the minutes from the February 3 meeting and authorized the Iron Horse Arts District's May 30 Artisan Expo and August 29 Flyover Country Stage. Finally, the council confirmed the Planning Commission's approval of Larry Fitzgerald's conditional use to build an apartment in the C‑2 Business District.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved January 2026 City Treasurer’s Report (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 3, 2026 council meeting (7-0)
• Approved Iron Horse Arts District requests for May 30 Artisan Expo and August 29 Flyover Country Stage (7-0)
• Confirmed Planning Commission’s conditional use approval for Larry Fitzgerald’s apartment project (6-0-1 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Holdrege Planning Commission will elect a Chair and a Secretary. A public forum will allow residents to speak on non‑agenda items. The commission will hear comments on, and then vote to approve, a conditional use permit for residential apartments within a commercial building at 219 Grant Street, zoned C‑2 in the Central Business District.

• Elect a Chair of the Commission
• Elect a Secretary of the Commission
• Public Forum for non‑agenda citizen comments
• Open public hearing on Larry Fitzgerald’s conditional use application for 219 Grant Street
• Approve the conditional use permit for residential apartments at 219 Grant Street

Citizen's Advisory Review Committee

The Citizen's Advisory Review Committee will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. Members will elect a chair and hold a public forum for citizen comments, which will not result in formal action. The committee will review the Phelps County Development Corporation’s LB840 fund financial statements for 2025 and then approve and certify the semi‑annual review of local option municipal sales tax utilization for the 2025 calendar year. The meeting will conclude with open discussion.

• Approve agenda and minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting
• Elect a Chair of the Committee
• Public Forum for citizen comments (no formal action)
• Review Phelps County Development Corporation’s LB840 fund financial statements for 2025
• Approve and certify the 2025 semi‑annual review of local option municipal sales tax utilization

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting, with all five members voting aye and one member absent. Diana Watson was retained as Chair of the Watchdog Committee after a motion carried unanimously among those present. The semi‑annual review of the Local Option Municipal Sales Tax (LB840) fund for 2025 was approved and the committee’s findings were certified, again with all present members voting aye.

• Approved agenda and August 13, 2025 minutes (aye: Pierce, Gray, Ericksen, Klein, Watson; absent: Stute)
• Retained Diana Watson as Chair of the Watchdog Committee (aye: Klein, Gray, Ericksen, Pierce, Watson; absent: Stute)
• Approved semi‑annual review and certified LB840 fund statements for 2025 (aye: Pierce, Gray, Watson, Ericksen, Klein; absent: Stute)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including payment of claims and approval of the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes. Council members will also vote on Mayor Liffrig’s appointments to city authorities, boards, and commissions. A key item is the approval to create an Auditorium Rehabilitation Fund account with the Phelps County Community Foundation. The meeting includes a public forum for citizen comments and open discussion.

• Approve payment of claims submitted by GL and vendors
• Approve minutes of the January 20, 2026 Council meeting
• Approve Mayor Liffrig’s appointments to city authorities, boards, and commissions
• Approve creation of an Auditorium Rehabilitation Fund account with the Phelps County Community Foundation
• Public forum for citizens to address non‑agenda items (no formal action)

The council approved the consent agenda, which included payment of $603,093.44 in various city claims. It also approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. Mayor Liffrig’s appointments to city authorities, boards, and commissions were approved, and a new Auditorium Rehabilitation Fund account with the Phelps County Community Foundation was created.

• Approved consent agenda and payment of claims (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 20, 2026 council meeting (7-0)
• Approved Mayor Liffrig’s appointments to city authorities, boards and commissions (7-0)
• Approved creation of an Auditorium Rehabilitation Fund account with the Phelps County Community Foundation (7-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public forum and hear comments on two variance applications: a 6‑foot‑8‑inch ceiling request for 711 4th Avenue and a 6,000‑square‑foot accessory‑use structure on Block 10 of the Holdrege West Addition. After the hearings, the board will vote to approve both variance requests.

• Approve agenda and October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on variance for a 6‑foot‑8‑inch ceiling at 711 4th Avenue (Olson)
• Approve variance for the 6‑foot‑8‑inch ceiling at 711 4th Avenue
• Public hearing on variance for a 6,000 sq ft accessory structure on Block 10, Holdrege West Addition (Schultz)
• Approve variance for the 6,000 sq ft accessory structure on Block 10

The Board of Adjustments approved its agenda and the October 7, 2025 minutes. It approved a variance allowing a 6‑foot‑8‑inch ceiling in an employee‑only area at 711 4th Avenue. It also approved a variance for Monte Schultz to build a 6,000‑sq‑ft accessory structure on Block 10, with the condition that the building site be moved ten or more feet east.

• Approved agenda and Oct 7 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved variance for 711 4th Ave ceiling (5‑0)
• Approved variance for Monte Schultz accessory structure, condition move site ≥10 ft east (5‑0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council meeting includes routine consent‑agenda items such as paying claims, approving the December 2025 Treasurer's Report, and adopting the minutes from the January 6 meeting. The council will also consider and adopt Resolution 2026-01, which provides for the sale of the city's junk and scrap materials. A public forum will allow residents to address non‑agenda items, and there will be open discussion for staff and council members.

• Approve claims submitted by GL (attachment 01.20.26_Cl_GL.pdf)
• Approve claims submitted by Vendor (attachment 01.20.26_Cl_V.pdf)
• Approve the City Treasurer's Report for December 2025 (attachment 01.20.26_TR.pdf)
• Approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026 Council meeting (attachment 01.06.26_CM.docx)
• Adopt Resolution 2026-01 to sell the city's junk and scrap materials (attachment 2026-01_Scrap_Material_Disposal.docx)

The Holdrege City Council approved the consent agenda, which included payment of $1,133,181.40 in various claims and the December 2025 Treasurer’s Report. The council also approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. Finally, the council adopted Resolution 2026-01, establishing a policy for selling the city’s junk and scrap materials.

• Approved consent agenda (payment of claims and Treasurer’s Report) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved payment of claims totaling $1,133,181.40 – motion carried unanimously
• Approved December 2025 City Treasurer’s Report – motion carried unanimously
• Approved minutes of the January 6, 2026 council meeting – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01 for sale of city junk and scrap materials – motion carried unanimously

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will consider the proposed Box Hangar Project and review its bid schedule. It will also approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee and other pending financial claims. A public forum will allow citizens to speak on non‑agenda items, though no formal action will be taken on those comments.

• Consider the new Box Hangar Project and its bid schedule
• Approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve progress estimates, statements or invoices not available prior to distribution
• Approve the City Treasurer’s Report and pay the claims on file
• Public forum for citizen comments on non‑agenda items

The Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the Dec. 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved the City Treasurer’s Report and authorized payment of the claims on file. The meeting was formally adjourned. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda and Dec. 19, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved City Treasurer’s Report and paid claims (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will adopt routine items on the consent agenda, including payment of claims and approval of the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes. A public forum was held with no citizen comments. The Council will vote to approve Eric Wilkins as a new member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department.

• Approve claims submitted by GL (attachment 01.06.26_Cl_GL.pdf)
• Approve claims submitted by Vendor (attachment 01.06.26_Cl_V.pdf)
• Approve minutes of the December 16, 2025 Council meeting (attachment 12.16.25_CM.docx)
• Approve Eric Wilkins as a new member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department (attachment 12.25_Eric_Wilkins.pdf)
• Public Forum – no comments received

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included payment of listed claims and adoption of the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Councilmembers also approved Eric Wilkins as a new member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department. Both actions passed with no opposing votes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda, including payment of claims and December 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Eric Wilkins as new member of Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)