Holdrege public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the mayor's appointments to city boards and commissions, appointing the Municipal Services Director as Street Superintendent for 2024, and adopting a resolution to add Lincoln Federal Savings Bank as an official depository of city funds. The agenda also includes consent items such as paying claims, approving the treasurer's report, and approving prior meeting minutes. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve 2024 mayoral appointments to Authorities, Boards and Commissions
• Appoint Municipal Services Director Kim Parsons as Street Superintendent for 2024
• Adopt Resolution 2023-24 adding Lincoln Federal Savings Bank as official depository
• Approve Road-Street-Highway Budget and Expenditure Report for FY ending Sept 30, 2023
• Pay claims as submitted and approve November 2023 Treasurer's Report

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to consider several routine administrative items, including approving the consent agenda, minutes, and financial claims. The main substantive items are approving the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and considering the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan, along with the status of Airport Minimum Standards development.

• Approve the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan (2023 Brewster Field ALP)
• Consider the Brewster Field Capital Improvement Plan (2024 CIP)
• Approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve the City Treasurer's Report and pay claims on file
• Consider status of Airport Minimum Standards development

Board of Adjustments

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Triple 7, Inc. to build a five-foot open-rail fence at 406 Brown Street that would encroach on the 25-foot setback. The board will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Triple 7, Inc. variance for a five-foot fence at 406 Brown Street encroaching on the 25-foot setback
• Vote on the variance application
• Approval of agenda and November 21, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Class A liquor license for High Plains Pizza Hut, Inc., and consider several other routine items including a 911 interlocal agreement, a paving project on Hill Street, and an EV charging station agreement. The agenda also includes discussion of auditorium rental fees and approval of meeting minutes and claims.

• Public hearing and approval of Class A liquor license for High Plains Pizza Hut, Inc.
• Approval of Jaimee Anderson as liquor license manager for Holdrege Sun Theater
• Partnership in South Central/Panhandle Nebraska 911 Regional Interlocal Agreement
• Resolution 2023-23 authorizing Paving Improvement Project #172 on Hill Street
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Agreement with Janssen Family Investments, LLC

Board of Adjustments

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and vote on two variance applications: one from Jared and McKenzie Engelbert to build a 45-foot-wide driveway at 1722 East Avenue (exceeding the 36-foot limit), and another from Karen and Craig Philips to build a carport at 920 West Avenue (exceeding the 30% lot coverage limit for an R-1 District). The board will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then adjourn.

• Public hearing and vote on Engelbert variance for 45-foot driveway at 1722 East Avenue
• Public hearing and vote on Philips variance for carport at 920 West Avenue exceeding 30% lot coverage
• Approval of agenda and November 7, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider approving a redevelopment plan and contract for the P.C.C.F. Addition Residential Workforce Housing Project, along with several final plats and ordinance readings. The agenda includes routine consent items, a public forum, and an open public hearing on the redevelopment plan.

• Public hearing and approval of General Plan of Redevelopment for P.C.C.F. Addition Residential Workforce Housing Project
• Redevelopment Contract between City of Holdrege Community Redevelopment Authority and SCN Property Management, LLC
• Final Re-Plat of Northern Meadows Subdivision
• Final Plat of Matousek Addition, Skiles Addition, and Brewster Field 3rd Subdivision
• Final reading of Ordinance 2468 (sidewalk/street obstructions) and second reading of Ordinance 2469 (dog licensing)

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Holdrege Community Redevelopment Authority will consider and likely vote on two redevelopment projects. They will review and potentially adopt resolutions approving a workforce housing project (P.C.C.F. Addition) and a Dairy Queen redevelopment (SCN Property Management), both involving tax increment financing (TIF). The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and open discussion.

• Review and cost-benefit analysis of P.C.C.F. Addition Residential Workforce Housing Project (CRA #30)
• Adopt Resolution 2023-03 approving the P.C.C.F. Addition Redevelopment Plan
• Review and cost-benefit analysis of SCN Property Management Dairy Queen Redevelopment Project (CRA #31)
• Adopt Resolution 2023-04 approving the SCN Dairy Queen Redevelopment Plan and Contract
• Approve minutes of September 16, 2023 meeting

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to approve the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and the Authority's Capital Improvement Plan for long-term development, as well as to approve attendance at the Nebraska Aviation Symposium and payment of the management fee. The agenda also includes routine items such as the consent agenda, public forum, police report, airport manager's update, and financial approvals.

• Approve Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Plan with Coffman Associates, LLC
• Approve attendance at the Nebraska Aviation Symposium
• Approve payment of the Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve City Treasurer's Report and pay claims on file
• Approve consent agenda including October 20, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Holdrege Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider approvals for several subdivision applications, including those from Kent and Lisa Matousek, Brent and Amanda Skiles, and James and Janice Isaacson. They will also review a General Plan of Redevelopment for the P.C.C.F. Addition Residential Workforce Housing Project and a replat of Northern Meadows Subdivision. The meeting includes both public hearings and approval votes on these items.

• Subdivision application for 735 Tibbals Street (Matousek)
• Subdivision application for 206 Water Avenue (Skiles)
• Brewster Field 3rd Subdivision application (Isaacson)
• General Plan of Redevelopment for P.C.C.F. Addition Residential Workforce Housing Project
• Re-plat of Northern Meadows Subdivision and lot split for Michael Buettner

Board of Adjustments

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and vote on two variance applications: one from Bruce Hultine to build a garage addition encroaching on the side yard setback at 1417 Garfield Drive, and another from Rex and Debra Sindt to construct a six-foot privacy fence encroaching on the McGrew Street setback at 1321 11th Avenue. The board will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then open discussion before adjourning.

• Public hearing and vote on Bruce Hultine's variance for garage addition at 1417 Garfield Drive encroaching on south property line side yard setback
• Public hearing and vote on Rex and Debra Sindt's variance for six-foot privacy fence at 1321 11th Avenue encroaching on 25-foot McGrew Street setback
• Approval of agenda and October 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Open discussion for staff and board members

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider routine consent items, approve minutes, and hold a public forum. They will vote on allowing Lost Way Brewery to use the street for a Winterfest Beer Garden, appoint a new Library Board member, and take readings on three ordinances (handicap parking, sidewalk obstructions, dog licensing). They will also consider awarding a bid for a new public water supply well and adopt a resolution for the street superintendent's certification.

• Approve Lost Way Brewery street/sidewalk use for Winterfest Beer Garden
• Appoint Cassie Ehrenberg to Library Board, term to June 30, 2025
• Final reading of Ordinance 2467: add handicap parking stall on 3rd Avenue
• Second reading of Ordinance 2468: amend sidewalk/street obstruction rules
• Consider bid for Public Water Supply Well #2024-1 and related work

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to consider a rent increase for hangar leases, discuss the status of proposed telecommunications towers, and review airport minimum standards. They will also vote on approving the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, along with routine financial approvals and reports.

• Consider Hangar Lease Agreement rent increase
• Consider status of proposed telecommunications towers
• Consider Airport Minimum Standards for Brewster Field
• Approve Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee and reimbursements

Civil Service Commission

The Holdrege Civil Service Commission will approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes, conduct interviews for a City of Holdrege Police Officer position, and consider recommending conditional offers of employment to the City Administrator. The meeting is primarily focused on the police officer hiring process.

• Approve agenda and May 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Conduct interviews for City of Holdrege Police Officer position
• Consider recommendations for conditional offers of employment to City Administrator

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will vote on routine consent items, then consider requests for street closures and sidewalk use for Winterfest and Tractor Supply's grand opening. They will also take readings on two ordinances related to sidewalk/street obstructions and a handicap parking stall, adopt a resolution on street-use permissions, and discuss possibly eliminating the city dog tag requirement.

• Approve Chamber of Commerce requests for sidewalk use, City assistance and routes for Winterfest activities
• Consider Tractor Supply request for temporary closure of High Street from West 3rd Ave to W 4th Avenue for Oct 21 grand opening
• Second reading of Ordinance 2467 adding a handicap parking stall on 3rd Avenue
• First reading of Ordinance 2468 amending Section 8-103(B) on obstructions and sales displays on sidewalks and streets
• Adopt Resolution 2023-21 designating City Administrator and City Clerk as agents for street and sidewalk use permission

Board of Adjustments

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on Chuck Bergman's application for a variance to build a 42-foot-wide driveway at 1921 Sunset Drive, exceeding the 36-foot limit. The board will also approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance application for 42-foot driveway at 1921 Sunset Drive
• Vote on variance application exceeding 36-foot driveway restriction
• Approval of agenda and September 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Holdrege Community Redevelopment Authority will consider adopting a redevelopment plan for Area No. 6 and two Tax Increment Financing applications: one from PCDC et al. for workforce housing and one from SCN Enterprises for a new Dairy Queen. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the October 2022 meeting.

• Adopt CRA Resolution 2023-01 approving General Plan of Redevelopment for Area No. 6
• Consider TIF application from PCDC et al. for workforce housing project
• Consider TIF application from SCN Enterprises for new Dairy Queen
• Approve agenda and minutes of October 5, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider approving the 2023/24 fiscal year budget, including an additional 1% increase in Restricted Funds requiring a super majority vote. They will also adopt resolutions setting the property tax request and designating depositories, and consider an ordinance appropriating funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

• Authorize additional 1% increase in Restricted Funds to 2023/24 budget (requires 6 votes)
• Approve City of Holdrege 2023/24 Fiscal Year Budget
• Adopt Resolution 2023-19 setting property tax request for FY ending Sept 30, 2024
• Consider Ordinance 2466 appropriating monies for various city funds
• Adopt Resolution 2023-20 designating depositories for city funds

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is holding two public hearings to receive comment on the proposed 2023/24 fiscal year budget and the associated property tax request. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is limited to public input on these two items before adjournment.

• Public hearing on the City of Holdrege 2023/24 Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing on the City of Holdrege 2023/24 Property Tax Request

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Class C retail liquor license application from Hy-Vee Corporation, approve a fireworks permit for the Holdrege Dusters' homecoming game, and adopt resolutions setting the 2023/24 wage and salary schedule and amending the personnel plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a library board appointment, and a request for a handicap-accessible parking space.

• Public hearing and vote on Hy-Vee Class C retail liquor license application
• Fireworks display permit for Tom Schrock at Holdrege Dusters' September 29th homecoming game
• Resolution 2023-17 approving 2023/24 wage and salary schedule
• Resolution 2023-18 amending the City of Holdrege personnel plan
• Request to add handicap-accessible parking space at 3rd and East Avenue

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to approve its fiscal year 2024 budget, finalize the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Plan with Coffman Associates, and consider a telecommunications antenna near Runway 36. The agenda also includes routine items such as consent agenda approval, public forum, police report, airport manager's update, and payment approvals.

• Approve Airport Authority Budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
• Finalize Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan options and Capital Improvement Plan with Coffman Associates, LLC
• Consider construction of telecommunications antenna 1.38 nautical miles southwest of approach to Runway 36 (40-25-49.42N, 99-21-37.85W)
• Approve payment of Holdrege Aviation management fee
• Approve City Treasurer's Report and pay claims on file

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to open a public hearing on the proposed 2023/24 fiscal year budget for Brewster Field. The agenda includes only this hearing and adjournment, with no other business items. The budget document and key provisions are attached for review.

• Public hearing on Airport Authority 2023/24 Fiscal Year Budget
• Budget attachment: Airport_Budget_FYE_09.30.24.pdf
• Key Provisions attachment: Key_Provisions.pdf

Board of Adjustments

The Holdrege Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and vote on three variance applications: Brendt Lynch seeks to build a garage encroaching on a side-yard setback at 915 East Street; Cheryl Joy requests a garage exceeding the 1,200-square-foot limit at 117 West 2nd Avenue; and Cindy Dick asks to build a fence encroaching on a 25-foot setback at 520 East Street. The board will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for garage at 915 East Street encroaching on 5-foot side yard setback
• Variance for garage at 117 West 2nd Avenue exceeding 1,200 sq ft accessory structure limit
• Variance for fence at 520 East Street encroaching on 25-foot setback from East Street and 6th Avenue
• Public hearings for each variance application
• Approval of July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Class I Retail Liquor License for Mammoth Burger Bar and Grill at 805 4th Avenue. The council will also consider several street and sidewalk use requests for community events, approve a final replat, and receive a semi-annual report on LB840 funds. Consent agenda items include paying claims and approving minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing and approval of Class I Retail Liquor License for Mammoth Burger Bar and Grill, LLC at 805 4th Avenue
• Receive Citizen's Advisory Review Committee semi-annual report on LB840 Local Option Municipal Sales Funds (Jan 1 - Jul 31, 2023)
• Approve Holdrege High School Homecoming Parade route
• Approve sidewalk use and closing West Avenue from 4th to 6th Avenue for Spirit of Grace Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat on Oct 29
• Approve final re-plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Swanson First Subdivision to the City of Holdrege

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including the first draft of the FY2024 budget, liability insurance renewal, and modifications to private hangar lease rents. They will also discuss the auction of the airport farm ground lease, an update on telecommunications antennas, and the airport's readiness for remotely piloted aircraft. The meeting includes routine reports and approval of claims.

• Consider first draft of Airport Authority Budget for FYE September 30, 2024
• Consider airport's liability insurance renewal (Aero Guard/Old Republic proposal)
• Consider method of private hangar lease rent modification (COLA/CPI calculations)
• Consider Stitch Ranch private hangar lease rent modification for 2023
• Auction of Airport Farm Ground Lease

Planning Commission

The Holdrege Planning Commission will vote on a lot split for SCN Property Management, a subdivision application from BLS Farms (Swanson First Subdivision), and preliminary and final re-plats for that subdivision. They will also receive a recommendation from the Airport Zoning Board regarding a proposed telecommunications antenna near the airport, and consider appointing a liaison to the Board of Adjustments.

• Lot split application from SCN Property Management, LLC for Lots 2 and 3, Washington Heights Addition
• Subdivision application from BLS Farms, Inc. for east half of Section 15, T5N, R18W, to be known as Swanson First Subdivision
• Preliminary and final re-plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Swanson First Subdivision
• Airport Zoning Board recommendation of denial for telecommunications antenna (Jaycee 5158) near Runway 36
• Consideration of Planning Commission liaison to Board of Adjustments

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 2023. The committee will also certify its findings for PCDC's LB840 fund financial statements for the first half of the year. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and open discussion.

• Approve agenda and minutes from April 5, 2023 meeting
• Review LB840 Local Option Municipal Sales Tax fund utilization for Jan-Jun 2023
• Approve semi-annual review and certify committee findings for PCDC's LB840 fund financial statements

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the 2023 Nebraska road classification standards certification, and approve the mayor's appointment of Dan Brundrett to the Planning Commission. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of claims, the treasurer's report, and prior meeting minutes. A public forum allows residents to address non-agenda items.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-13 authorizing Mayor Liffrig to sign 2023 Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications Standards Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance
• Approve appointment of Dan Brundrett to the City of Holdrege Planning Commission
• Consent agenda: pay claims as submitted, approve July 2023 Treasurer's Report, approve August 1st meeting minutes

Airport Zoning Board

The Holdrege Airport Zoning Board will consider risk assessments and mitigation for two proposed telecommunications antennas near the airport, respond to Nebraska Department of Aeronautics comments, and make recommendations to the Board of Adjustments. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from a 2014 meeting, and hold open discussion.

• Jaycee 5158 antenna, 1.38 nautical miles southwest of Runway 36 approach
• Verizon NE08 Dusters antenna, 2.48 nautical miles west of Runway 18 approach
• Responses to Nebraska Department of Aeronautics comments on both towers
• Recommendations to Airport Zoning Board of Adjustments for both towers
• Approval of May 5, 2014 meeting minutes

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to handle routine business and several key decisions, including adopting a tax request resolution for the city budget, approving the final Airport Layout Plan, and addressing hangar lease rent modifications. The board will also consider a solution to a low-pressure well problem and attendance at a regional conference. Most items are up for decision, with the tax request and layout plan being the most consequential.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-01 setting the Authority's tax request for the City of Holdrege 2023/24 fiscal year budget
• Approve Final Draft of the Airport Layout Plan
• Consider Stitch Ranch private hangar lease rent modification for 2023
• Consider Farm Ground Lease Agreement
• Consider solution to airport's north well low-pressure problem

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will vote on routine consent items (agenda, claims, treasurer's report, minutes) and then take up several individual items: a request from James Hays about vacant property at 1317 6th Avenue, a special assessment deferral application from Jane Dahlstrom-Quinn, an update on city-wide fiber installation from Glenwood, a library budget presentation, adoption of Resolution 2023-14 for a three-year League Association of Risk Management commitment, appointment of Nick Smith as Veterans Memorial Committee Chair, and purchase of a Police Responder pickup. Public forum allows residents to speak on non-agenda items.

• Request from James Hays re: vacant property at 1317 6th Avenue
• Deferral of special assessments application from Jane Dahlstrom-Quinn
• Update from Glenwood on city-wide fiber installation
• Holdrege Area Public Library budget presentation
• Purchase of a Police Responder pickup (F150)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items (agenda approval, claims payment, and June 20 minutes) and to discuss several requests, including assistance for the Phelps County Fair, a landfill opening for Trinity Church's Serve Sunday cleanup, and the Nebraska Prairie Museum's annual report and budget request. They will also vote on appointing Adam Hohlfeld as Liquor License Manager for the Holdrege Country Club. The agenda includes a public forum for non-agenda comments and possible closed session for litigation discussion.

• Consider request for assistance with Phelps County Fair
• Consider Trinity Church request to open landfill Sept 24, 2023, 12-4 p.m. for Serve Sunday cleanup
• Consider Nebraska Prairie Museum annual report and budget request
• Approve Adam Hohlfeld as Liquor License Manager for Holdrege Country Club
• Consent agenda: approve agenda, pay claims, approve June 20 minutes

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative matters and a few community items. They will vote on a consent agenda covering claims, the treasurer's report, and meeting minutes, and will consider approving a free swimming day sponsored by Phelps Memorial Health Center and the use of sidewalks for the Holdrege Sidewalk Sales. The meeting also includes receiving a report from Two Rivers Public Health Department and rescheduling the first July meeting to July 5th.

• Approve free day of swimming on National Swimming Pool Day, July 11, 2023, sponsored by Phelps Memorial Health Center
• Approve use of City sidewalks for Holdrege Sidewalk Sales, July 13-16
• Receive Two Rivers Public Health Department report
• Reschedule first July meeting to July 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Consent agenda: approve claims, treasurer's report for May 2023, and June 6 meeting minutes

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will meet to approve routine items, consider hangar door repairs and well system maintenance, and discuss rent modifications for private hangars. The main item is finalizing the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Plan with Coffman Associates, including discussion of proposed telecommunications antennas near the airport.

• Approve repair of Section E hangar doors (estimate attached)
• Consider options for maintenance of the airport's north well system
• Consider Stitch Ranch private hangar rent modification for 2023 (CPI-based)
• Consider method of rent modification for Private Hangar Lease Agreement
• Finalize Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Plan with Coffman Associates, including two proposed antennas

Civil Service Commission

The Holdrege Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the agenda and prior minutes, conduct interviews for a City of Holdrege Police Officer position, and consider recommendations for conditional offers of employment. The commission will also adopt the Manual of Organizational Standards and Procedures and recommend City Council approval. The meeting includes open discussion and adjournment.

• Approve agenda and March 22, 2023 minutes
• Interviews for City of Holdrege Police Officer
• Consider recommendations for conditional offers of employment
• Adopt Civil Service Commission Manual of Organizational Standards and Procedures
• Open discussion

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will consider declaring a new Redevelopment Area No. 6 on Hill Street as blighted and substandard, and approve its redevelopment plan. They will also amend an existing redevelopment area, consider a sidewalk use request from Lost Way Brewery, and take up other routine items.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-07 removing parcels from redevelopment area that no longer qualify as blighted
• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-08 to declare Redevelopment Area No. 6 (Hill Street between 14th and 18th Avenues) blighted and substandard
• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-09 to approve general redevelopment plan for Area No. 6 by Five Rule Planning
• Request from Lost Way Brewery to use sidewalk for market events
• Final reading of Ordinance 2463 amending weed removal code (Section 6-302)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including the consent agenda and minutes, and to receive reports. Key items include a request for a sidewalk sale, renewal of the city's health insurance program, and receiving a county-wide housing study. The council will also consider approving a professional services agreement with Frontwater Engineering for a new public water supply well and the second reading of an ordinance on weed removal.

• Request to use sidewalk at 507 West Avenue for a sidewalk sale
• Renewal of the City's LIGHT Health Insurance Program
• Receive Citizen's Advisory Review Committee semi-annual report on LB840 funds
• Approve agreement with Frontwater Engineering, LLC for new public water supply well
• Second reading of Ordinance 2463 amending weed removal code (Section 6-302)

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to impose special assessments on properties for weed and litter cleanup costs. They will also vote on appointing Jeremy Feusner to the volunteer fire department, discuss a YMCA request for the Swedish Days Silver Run and Pickleball Tournament, and consider an ordinance amending weed removal rules. Routine items like claims, the treasurer's report, and prior minutes are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-06 for weed/litter special assessments
• Approve Jeremy Feusner as new volunteer firefighter
• Consider YMCA requests for Swedish Days Silver Run and Pickleball Tournament
• Ordinance 2462 amending weed removal section 6-302
• Consent agenda: claims, March treasurer's report, April 4 minutes

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, paying claims, and approving minutes from the March 21 meeting. They will also vote on a request from Lost Way Brewery to hold their annual 5K event on April 22, 2023, and hold a public forum for non-agenda comments.

• Approve claims as submitted (attached by GL and vendor)
• Approve minutes of March 21, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve Lost Way Brewery's annual Find Your Way 5K event on April 22, 2023
• Public forum for citizen comments on non-agenda items

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the prior meeting's minutes, conduct interviews for the City of Holdrege Police Officer position, and consider recommendations for conditional offers of appointment to the City Administrator. The agenda also includes open discussion and adjournment.

• Approve agenda and minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting
• Conduct interviews for City of Holdrege Police Officer position
• Consider recommendations for Police Officers' Conditional Offer of Appointment to the City Administrator

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent items, public forum, and several appointments. Key actions include considering a bid for baseball field grading and irrigation, accepting the annual audit, and approving new committee members.

• Consider awarding bid for baseball field grading and irrigation
• Review and accept annual audit from KSO CPAs
• Approve food vendor truck parking at auditorium for Spring Craft Show
• Approve Kim Klein and Zachary Gray to Citizen's Advisory Review Committee
• Approve claims and treasurer's report

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple progress estimates and invoices for ALP Project 3-31-0042-016, and to consider hangar maintenance, an airport security system, and airport signage. The meeting also includes reports from the police department and airport manager, and approval of the management fee and claims.

• Approve multiple progress estimates and Coffman invoices for ALP Project 3-31-0042-016
• Consider hangar maintenance with income comparison report
• Consider airport security system
• Consider airport signage
• Approve Holdrege Aviation management fee

Planning Commission

The Holdrege Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions recommending the City Council declare Redevelopment Area No. 6, along Hill Street between 14th and 18th Avenues, as blighted and substandard, and approve a general redevelopment plan for it. The commission will also elect a chair and secretary, and consider a resolution to modify Redevelopment Area No. 1 by removing a specific area between West 2nd and West 3rd Avenues from Denver Street east to Burlington Street.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-01 recommending blight declaration for Redevelopment Area No. 6 (Hill Street, 14th to 18th Avenues)
• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-02 recommending approval of general redevelopment plan for Area No. 6
• Resolution 2023-03 recommending modification of Redevelopment Area No. 1 (removing area between West 2nd and West 3rd Avenues, Denver to Burlington Streets)
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Secretary

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to declare Redevelopment Area No. 6 (east and west sides of Hill Street between 14th and 18th Avenues) as blighted and substandard, and to approve its redevelopment plan. The council will also consider routine consent agenda items, a library report and street closure, and a liquor license manager appointment.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-06 to declare Redevelopment Area No. 6 blighted and substandard
• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-07 to approve the General Plan for Redevelopment of Area No. 6
• Resolution 2023-08 to modify Redevelopment Area No. 1, removing area between West 2nd and West 3rd Avenues from Denver to Burlington Streets
• Library request to close 6th Ave between East Ave and the alley on May 23, noon to 8 pm for Summer Reading Program Kickoff
• Approve Christopher Sieck as Liquor License Manager for Casey's Convenience Stores #1606 and #1800

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan, set new water and wastewater rates, and consider Chamber of Commerce requests for Swedish Days. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of claims, the treasurer's report, and prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2023-03 for One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2023-04 setting water rates
• Resolution 2023-05 setting wastewater rates
• Chamber of Commerce requests for Swedish Days
• Consent agenda: claims, treasurer's report, minutes

The City Council adopted a one- and six-year plan for street improvement projects. The Council also passed resolutions to set the city's water and wastewater rates.

• Approved Consent Agenda including claims and February 7th meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 approving the One- and Six-Year Plan for Street Improvement Projects
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 setting the Water Rate
• Adopted Resolution 2023-05 setting the Wastewater Rate

City Council

The Holdrege City Council is meeting to consider several routine and substantive items. They will vote on a consent agenda, hear public comments, and consider resolutions related to joining a health insurance cooperative. The council will also take a final vote on an ordinance requiring registration of vacant properties.

• Resolution 2023-02 authorizing membership in League Insurance Government Health Team (LIGHT)
• Interlocal agreement with LIGHT cities
• Membership agreement with LIGHT
• Final reading of Ordinance 2462 on vacant property registration
• Consent agenda: approve agenda, pay claims, approve Jan 17 minutes

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority will hear a presentation on the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan from Coffman Associates. The meeting includes only this presentation and adjournment, with no other action items listed.

• Presentation on Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan by Coffman Associates
• Draft ALP narrative attached (HDE_Draft_ALP_Study_012023.pdf)

Airport Authority

The Holdrege Airport Authority is meeting to consider a proposal from Ostgren Construction Company for concrete and asphalt removal, review the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Program, and approve routine financial reports and claims. The agenda also includes an oath of office for Ashley Maloley and reports from the police department and airport manager.

• Consider proposal from Ostgren Construction Company to remove concrete and asphalt
• Consider the Brewster Field Airport Layout Plan
• Consider the Brewster Field Capital Improvement Program
• Approve the City Treasurer’s Report and pay claims on file
• Oath of Office for Ashley Maloley

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, a presentation on Tax Increment Financing, and several action items including a new fire department member, a liquor license manager, and a workforce housing grant application. The council will also consider the second reading of an ordinance on vacant property registration.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2462 on vacant property registration
• Grant application for Rural Workforce Housing
• Approve Kasey Smith to Holdrege Volunteer Fire Department
• Liquor license manager application for Cobblestone Inn and Suites
• Appointment to Holdrege Airport Authority

City Council

The Holdrege City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily addressing routine consent items and minutes. The main substantive items are a resolution setting rules for public conduct at meetings and the first reading of an ordinance requiring registration of vacant properties.

• Resolution 2023-01: rules for conduct of persons attending and speaking at public meetings
• First reading of Ordinance 2462: registration of vacant property in Holdrege
• Consent agenda: approve agenda and pay claims as submitted
• Approve minutes of December 20, 2022 regular meeting
• Public forum for non-agenda items