Boards and Commissions
Boards and Commissions
Harlan has many opportunities for volunteers to serve on various Boards & Commissions.
If you would like to express your interest in serving, please contact City Hall and we will route your email to the appropriate person(s).
Current Boards & Commissions members:
MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL | |
Name | Term Expires |
Jay Christensen - Mayor | 12/31/23 |
Kyle Lindberg - Ward 1 | 12/31/23 |
Richard Petersen - Ward 2 | 12/31/23 |
Jeanna Rudolph - Ward 3 | 12/31/25 |
RJ Bielenberg - Ward 4 | 12/31/23 |
Sharon Kroger - At Large, Center Twnshp | 12/31/25 |
Troy Schaben - At Large, Lincoln Twnshp | 12/31/23 |
AIRPORT COMMISSION - 6 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Rick Dotzler | 04/01/27 |
Larry Chapman | 04/01/28 |
Scott McLaughlin - Chair | 04/01/24 |
Sharon Kroger - Council Liaison | |
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 5 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Mike Christensen - Chair | 07/01/26 |
Ruthanne Grimsley | 07/01/27 |
Jennifer Kelly | 07/01/25 |
Allan Ickes | 07/01/24 |
Doug Hammer | 07/01/25 |
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - 4 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Lori Stitz | 07/01/26 |
Mary Johnson | 07/01/26 |
Russ Blenkinsop | 07/01/26 |
Phil Perkins | 07/01/27 |
Debbie Davis | 07/01/27 |
Brent Scheve | 07/01/24 |
Sheri Tyrrel | 07/01/24 |
Jeanna Rudolph - Council Liaison | |
Joe Rueschenberg - EX-OFFICIO HMU Mgr | |
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD - 4 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Todd Berndt - Chair | 07/01/24 |
Jeff Moser | 07/01/25 |
Sara Poepsel | 07/01/25 |
Ladonna Havick | 07/01/27 |
Nic Christensen | 07/01/27 |
Jennifer Kelly - HMU Liaison | |
Richard Petersen - Council Liaison | |
HMU BOARD OF TRUSTEES -6 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Jim Shelton | 11/21/27 |
Michelle Erickson | 11/21/28 |
Michael Maass | 11/21/29 |
Nella Seivert | 11/21/24 |
Doug Hammer | 11/21/25 |
Kyle Lindberg - Council Liaison | |
TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION: 3 year terms | |
Name | Term Expires |
Ron Buck | 05/16/25 |
Paul Bruck | 05/16/26 |
Allison Manz | 05/16/24 |
RJ Bielenberg - Council Liaison | |
Bev Burmeister -Plant Iowa Committee Rep | |
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX COMMITTEE - 1 to 2 year terms | |
Name | Term Expires |
CITY OF HARLAN APPOINTEES | |
Sharon Kroger - Council Rep | 12/31/23 |
Sharon Lucke - Harlan Busn Owner - Chair | 12/31/24 |
Marlin Smith - Rural Busn Owner | 12/31/24 |
SHELBY COUNTY APPOINTEES | |
Bryce Schaben - Board of Supv | 12/31/23 |
Jeff Sundholm - Chamber Board Rep | 12/31/23 |
NON-VOTING MEMBERS | |
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin | |
Mark Maxwell - SCSO (FISCAL AGENT) | |
Todd Valline - SCCCI Director | |
LIBRARY BOARD - 4 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Bill Early - Vice President | 07/01/25 |
Tanya Bruck- Secretary | 07/01/25 |
Connie Claussen | 07/01/27 |
Susan Finn - President | 07/01/27 |
Andrew Sandquist | 07/01/26 |
Dan McElwain | 07/01/24 |
Paul Simpson | 07/01/24 |
Hope Chipman | 07/01/27 |
Roy Burkhalter | 07/01/26 |
RJ Bielenberg - Council Liaison | |
VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION - 3 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Al Hazelton | 04/19/26 |
Reid Mosher | 04/19/24 |
Charlie Parkhurst | 04/19/24 |
Kay Benson | 04/19/25 |
Matt Worthey | 04/19/26 |
Troy Schaben - Council Liaison | |
AMBULANCE COMMISSION OF SHELBY COUNTY | |
Name | |
Barry Jacobsen - Hospital Admin - Chair | |
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin - Secretary | |
Jeanine Larsen - Hospital Board Member - Vice Chair | |
Dr. Scott Markham - Trauma Svc Med Center | |
Jay Christensen - City of Harlan Mayor | |
Steve Kenkel - Shelby Co BOS | |
Neil Gross - Shelby Co EMA President | |
HARLAN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION (formerly Upper Story/Facade Grant Committee) |
|
Name | |
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin |
|
Sharon Lucke - Busn Owner | |
Roger Bissen - Fire Chief/Inspector | |
Kyle Lindberg - Council Liaison | |
Jerry Henscheid - Resident | |
SHELBY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | |
Name | |
VOTING MEMBERS | |
Neil Gross - Shelby Co Sheriff- Chair | |
Bryce Schaben - Shelby Co Board of Supv | |
Karen Schleuter - Shelby Co ESA | |
Jay Christensen - Mayor City of Harlan | |
Tim Plumb - City of Irwin | |
Ron Kroll - City of Shelby | |
Donnie Kenkel - City of Portsmouth | |
NON-VOTING MEMBERS | |
Alexander Londo, EMA | |
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin | |
SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SCCCI) | |
Name | Representing |
Steve Ineson - President | 4 Seasons Travel |
Jeff Sundholm - Vice President | Myrtue Medical Center |
Gervas Mgonja - Treasurer | Town & County Credit Union |
Steve Kenkel - Past President | Shelby County Board of Supervisors |
Marie Bengford | H&R Block |
Darrin Turner | Hy-Vee |
Jahde Osborn | Courtside Marketing |
Amanda Miller | St. Croix Hospice |
Todd Valline - Director | SCCCI |
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin | City of Harlan Liaison |
Joe Rueschenberg | HMU Liaison |
HARLAN HOUSING COMMITTEE | |
Name | |
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin | |
Jay Christensen | |
Dave Miller | |
Joe Rueschenberg | HMU |
Mike Jones | HMU Board |
Todd Valline | SCCCI |
Kevin Campbell | Shelby County State Bank |
Becky Miller | Farmers Trust and Savings |
Terry Arentson | MidStates |
Ron Buck | |
Bruce Burger | |
CITY OFFICERS - 2 year appointment | |
Name | Term Expires |
Luke Wolken - Health Officer | 12/31/23 |
Wava Bails - Treasurer | 12/31/23 |
Todd Argotsinger - Attorney | 12/31/23 |
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION (Informational Purposes Only) | |
Name | |
Don Stowe - President | |
Eldon Erickson - Secretary | |
Brenda Contrad | |
Bill Early | |
Allan Ickes |