City of Harlan
Board And Commissions Members
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 interest to the appropriate person(s).
The current Boards & Commissions members are listed in the table below:
Mayor/City Council | |
Name | Term Expires |
Mike Kolbe | 12/31/25 |
Jay Christensen | 12/31/25 |
Sharon Kroger | 12/31/25 |
Jeanna Rudolph | 12/31/25 |
Greg Bladt | 12/31/25 |
Troy Schaben | 12/31/22 |
Richard Petersen | 12/31/22 |
Airport Commission - 6 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Rick Dotzler | 04/01/27 |
Ken Hansen | 04/01/22 |
Scott McLaughlin | 04/01/24 |
Zoning Board of Adjustment - 5 year term |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Mike Christensen, Chairman | 07/01/26 |
Ruthanne Grimsley | 07/01/22 |
Jennifer Kelly | 07/01/23 |
Al Ickes | 07/01/24 |
Doug Hammer | 07/01/25 |
Planning & Zoning Commission - 4 year term |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Lori Stitz | 07/01/22 |
Mary Johnson | 07/01/22 |
Russ Blenkinsop | 07/01/22 |
Phil Perkins | 07/01/23 |
Debbie Davis | 07/01/23 |
Brent Scheve | 07/01/24 |
Sheri Tyrrel | 07/01/24 |
EX-OFFICIO-Ken Weber- Liaison - Ordinance Committee Chairperson | |
Parks & Recreation Board - 4 year term |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Todd Berndt | 07/01/24 |
Open | 07/01/21 |
Sara Poepsel | 07/01/25 |
Ladonna Havick | 07/01/23 |
Elisha Leinen | 07/01/23 |
HMU Liaison - Jennifer Kelly | |
Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees -6 year term |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Terry Arentsen | 11/21/21 |
Michelle Erickson | 11/21/22 |
David Tyrrel | 11/21/23 |
Nella Seivert | 11/21/24 |
Randell Rees | 11/21/25 |
Tree Advisory/Environmental Commission - 2 to 4 year terms |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Ron Buck | 05/16/22 |
Chance Goddard | 05/16/23 |
Allison Manz | 05/16/24 |
Jeanna Rudolph | Council Liaison |
Bev Burmeister | Plant Iowa Committee Representative |
Hotel/Motel Tax Committee - 1 to 2 year terms | |
Name | Term Expires |
CITY OF HARLAN APPOINTEES | |
Council Rep-Greg Bladt | 12/31/23 |
Business Owner- Chris Polley | 12/31/21 |
Resident-Sharon Lucke, Chair | 12/31/21 |
SHELBY COUNTY APPOINTEES | |
Board of Sup-Darin Haake | 12/31/21 |
Business Owner-Marlin Smith | 12/31/22 |
Resident-Paulette Madson | 12/31/21 |
SHELBY CO CHAMBER APPOINTEES | |
Steve Ineson | 12/31/21 |
NON-VOTING MEMBERS | |
Gene Gettys Jr, City Administrator | |
Shelby Co Auditor-Mark Maxwell (FISCAL AGENT) | |
Exec Dir, Shelby Co Chamber - Todd Valline | |
Library Board - 4 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Bill Early | 07/01/25 |
Tanya Bruck | 07/01/25 |
Joann Miller | 07/01/22 |
Susan Finn | 07/01/23 |
Dick Jones | 07/01/23 |
Dan McElwain | 07/01/24 |
Paul Simpson | 07/01/24 |
Hope Chipman | 07/01/24 |
Roy Burkhalter | 07/01/2022 |
Veterans Memorial Auditorium Commission - 3 year term | |
Name | Term Expires |
Al Hazelton | 04/19/23 |
Reid Mosher | 04/19/24 |
Charlie Parkhurst | 04/19/24 |
Kay Benson | 04/19/22 |
Doug D-Arcy | 04/19/23 |
Ambulance Commission of Shelby County |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Gene Gettys Jr, City Administrator | N/A |
Vacant | N/A |
Mike Kolbe | N/A |
Barry A Jacobsen | N/A |
Dr. Scott Markham, County Coroner | N/A |
Harlan Historic Preservation
Commission |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Gene Gettys Jr, City Administrator | N/A |
Sharon Lucke, Business Owner | N/A |
Roger Bissen, Fire Chief | N/A |
Jay Christensen, Council Liaison | N/A |
Jerry Henscheid, Resident | N/A |
Shelby County Emergency Management Executive Committee |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Neil Gross (Chair) | N/A |
Frank L. Clark (Vice Chair) | N/A |
Charles Parkhurst, Board of Supervisors | N/A |
Karen Schlueter | N/A |
Ron Kroll (Shelby) | 2022 |
Tim Plumb (Irwin) | 2021 |
Mike Kolbe (Harlan) | 2021 |
Alexander Londo (EMC) | Liaison |
Gene Gettys Jr, City Administrator | Liaison |
Kandi Schlensig, Secretary | Liaison |
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) |
|
Name | Representing |
Steve Ineson, Vice President | 4 Seasons Travel |
Gervas Mgonja, Treasurer | Town & County Credit Union |
Steve Kenkel, Past President | Shelby County Board of Supervisors |
Marie Bengford | H&R Block |
Tim Christopherson | Monogram Prepared Meats |
Jahde Osborn | Courtside Marketing |
Sheri Tyrrel | Molded Products |
Todd Valline, Director | SCCCI |
Gene Gettys Jr, City Administrator | City of Harlan Liaison |
Ken Weber | HMU Liaison |
Harlan Housing Committee |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Gene Gettys Jr, City Administrator | City |
Mike Kolbe | City |
Dave Miller | Resident |
Ken Weber, CEO | HMU |
Mike Jones | HMU |
Todd Valline | Shelby Co. DevelopSource |
Kevin Campbell | Shelby County State Bank |
Becky Miller | Farmers Trust & Savings Bank |
Terry Arentson | MidStates Bank N.A. |
Ron Buck | Resident |
Bruce Burger | Resident |
City Officers - 2 year appointment |
|
Name | Term Expires |
Terri Daringer, Health Officer | 12/31/21 |
Wava Bails, Treasurer | 12/31/21 |
Todd Argotsinger, Attorney | 12/31/21 |
Frank L. Clark, Police Chief | 12/31/21 |
Cemetary Association (Information Purposes Only) |
|
Don Stowe, President | President |
Eldon Erickson, Secretary | Secretary |
Mickey Williams, Treasurer | Treasurer |
Bill Early | |
Allen Ickes |