Commissions

Civil Service Commission

The three member commission meets as needed to review applications for police officers and chief. This group interviews the applicants and then makes a recommendation to the City Administrator for hiring. The commission was created for the City as provided for by Section 19-18001 RS Neb., with the powers and duties as set forth in Sections 19-1801 through 19-1823 RS Neb. Such Civil Services Commission shall function pursuant to the provisions of such state law applicable thereto and pursuant to the procedures, rules, and regulations of the City of Holdrege Personnel Plan applicable thereto.

6 Year Term (Appointed by Mayor w/Council approval)
  • Phyllis Andrijeski - 2008
  • Ron Haflich - 2009
  • John Thorburn - 2010

    Planning Commission

    Commission consists of nine (9) members of which two (2) such members may be residents of the area over which the Municipality is authorized to exercise extraterritorial zoning and subdivision regulations. One member is also a member of the Board of Adjustment. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, 502 East Avenue. The group receives and acts upon applications for rezoning and conditional uses. The group is responsible for making and adopting plans for the development of the Municipality. Currently the group is involved in bringing the Comprehensive Plan up to date. Open meeting laws govern this group.

    3 Year Term (Appointed by Mayor w/Council approval)
  • Kevin Breece - 2010
  • Robert Slater - 2010
  • Rob Olson - 2008
  • Kendall Nelson - 2010
  • Ryan Bauer - 2008
  • Swan Lundeen - Chairman - 2009
  • Donn Black - 2009
  • Dave Nelson - 2008
  • Brad Sturgis - 2009

    Council Planning Commission Liaison

    Coucil Member serves as a liason between the Planning Commission and Council. This person attends planning commission meetings.

    1 Year Term (Appointed by Mayor w/Council approval)
  • Doug Young - 2008

    Beautification Committee

    Between five and seven members serve on this committee. They are responsible for ideas and the promotion of beautification in Holdrege. No set meetings.

    (Volunteers)
  • Shirley Dannehl
  • Deb Aldrich
  • Lynn Halvorson
  • Maxine Jones
  • Bob Slater

    Police Chaplins

    Volunteers - see Police Chief

  • Pastor Tom Thompson - Loomis
  • Pastor Darrel Wissman
  • Pastor Catherine Braasch
  • Paster Dana Carlson

    Citizen Advisory Review Committee

    3 Year Term (Appointed by Mayor w/Council approval)
  • Diana Watson - 2009
  • Dale Herrington - 2009
  • Lisa Havens - 2010
  • Rochelle Jurgens - 2010
  • Lenore Kayton - 2008
  • Keith Nelson - 2008
  • Jeanette Nedrig - 2008
  • Sheryl McClymont-ex-officio City Official