City Hall

Tel (308) 995-8681
Fax (308) 995-5486
City of Holdrege Building
502 East Ave.
PO Box 436
Holdrege, NE 68949
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Holidays on which the City Building is closed:

City Administrator

Chris Rector
(308) 995-8681
E-mail: crector@cityofholdrege.org

Administrator Responsibilities

Manages the City’s business and carries out the City Council’s plans and directions by coordinating the work of all the City’s departments and employees
Expends funds as authorized by the Council’s budget
Advises the Council on legislation, financial program, capitol improvements, policies, employment, and service
Hires city employees and may remove them
Investigates and acts on complaints
Negotiates and administers contracts and agreements
Keeps the Council informed of the City’s business and financial condition
Represents the City at conferences, meetings, and committees

Natalie Nelsen
701 4th Avenue Suite 12
(308) 995-2293

Attorney Responsibilities

Advises City Council, City Administrator, and Department Heads of legality of actions
Represents the City in all pertinent legal action
Negotiates for easements, right-of-way, privileges, considerations,services and union agreements
Approves final form of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, bond indentures, legal actions, and miscellaneous documents

Dane Jensen
(308) 995-8681
E-mail: djensen@cityofholdrege.org

Clerk Responsibilities

Serves as recording secretary for the City Council and attends all meetings
Keeps files of ordinances, resolutions, and other official documents
Receives communications for Council’s consideration and prepares final agenda with City Administrator
Prepares agendas for and attends other committee and board meetings and serves as their recording secretary
Attests to Mayor’s signature on official documents
Serves as an HR Resource for the City
Administers the City’s various insurance policies; receives and manages claims on behalf of the City

Mary Magill
(308) 995-8681
E-mail: mmagill@cityofholdrege.org

Treasurer Responsibilities

Directs the City’s accounting program and maintains compliance with accounting standards as defined by the Government Accounting Standards Board
Implements and maintains the City’s cash management system and accounting software.
Assists the City Administrator with the preperation of the annual budget and supervises the annual audit
Prepares monthly financial statements and reports regarding the financial status of all funds and accounts of the City
Administers the City’s retirement funds, prepares tax returns, maintains special assessment information and supervises the City’s accounting Clerks