Holdrege public meetings in 2025

Airport Authority

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Board of Adjustments

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

Board of Adjustments

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

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

City Council

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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

Citizen's Advisory Review Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

City Council

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

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

Board of Adjustments

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

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

City Council

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

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

Community Redevelopment Authority

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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

City Council

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

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

Board of Adjustments

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

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

Community Redevelopment Authority

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

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

City Council

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

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

Airport Authority

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

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