Airport Advisory Board
Board Details
Continuously studies airport and aviation needs in the area and makes recommendations to the Council for the development and use of the airport.
Meets as needed at the Airport Arrival Departure Building
Board Members
Jim Carlson
Jeff Boersma
Alan Johnson
Brian Stenholm
Cornell Weltin
Peter Kienzle
Jacob Pastoors
Wayne Olson
Richard Sigurdson
Dan Coughlin
Blanca Ferguson
Jon Hawkinson
George Ebbers
Airport Board of Appeals and Adjustments
Board Details
The purpose of the Board is to hear and deliberate requests for variances from zoning regulations pertaining to the property surrounding the airport. Specifically, variance requests will normally pertain to the construction of a structure, increasing the height of a structure or the use of property in such a manner that would violate airport zoning regulations.
The Board meets on an as needed basis.
Board Members
Alan Johnson
Brian Stenholm
Cornell Weltin
Peter Kienzle
Richard Sigurdson
Dan Coughlin
Blanca Ferguson
Jon Hawkinson
Airport Zoning Board
Board Details
The Board is responsible for developing a zoning ordinance for land uses around an airport.
The Board meets on an as needed basis.
Board Members
Alan Johnson
Cornell Weltin
Richard Sigurdson
Dan Coughlin
Blanca Ferguson
Jon Hawkinson
Convention and Tourism Bureau
Board Details
The Olivia Convention & Tourism Bureau exists to promote the city as a destination location for conventions and tourism activities. The goal is to provide additional economic activity in the area along with improving on the quality of life for those living in or visiting Olivia. The Tourism Bureau receives its funding primarily through a 2% tax on overnight lodging establishments and its goal is to serve as a grant board to fund convention and tourism-focused proposals from individuals or organizations. The funds available can be used for a variety of promotional and organizational needs; however they cannot be used to purchase hard assets such as computers, real property, etc. Payment of grant awards are made upon receipt of paid invoices or other proof of project expenditures. Funds are limited and the board meets only as needed.
Board Members
Steve Altmann
Nanette Serbus
Bernard Johnson
Cathy Baumgartner
Blanca Ferguson
Tom Kalahar
Susie Lang
Fire Service Board
Board Details
Board Members
George Ebbers
Tom Kalahar
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Board Details
This group works to keep the City strong by fostering business growth and development, promoting tourism and recreation, and providing housing opportunities for City residents.
The group meets as needed at City Hall
Board Members
Steve Dirks
Blanca Ferguson
Richard Bonlender
Cathy Baumgartner
Jon Hawkinson
Library Board / Friends of the Library
Board Details
Board Members
Cathy Baumgartner
Heidi Gross
Sandy Moorse
Lora Coughlin
Jake Fejedelem
Olivia Economic Development Authority
Board Details
EDA Mission Statement: To promote, preserve and expand the economy of Olivia and Renville County through quality, affordable housing and creating new jobs in value added agriculture, manufacturing, the service industry and retail by retention and expansion.
The Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 12 Noon every month in the Council Chambers.
Board Members
George Ebbers
Steve Dirks
Cathy Baumgartner
Richard Bonlender
Chuck Brown
Thomas McDonnell
Jon Hawkinson
Susie Lang
Dan Coughlin
Landon Padrnos
Greg Snow
Olivia Swimming Pool / Joint Powers Board
Board Details
It is the responsibility of the Board to study, consider and recommend to the City Council general policies for the operation of the BOLD Community Pool.
The board meets on an as needed basis in the Council Chambers.
Board Members
Blanca Ferguson
Tom Kalahar
Landon Padrnos
Tracey Johnson
Parks and Recreation Board
Board Details
The Parks and Recreation Board exists to provide places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment. The Board shall preserve, protect, maintain, improve, and enhance the City's natural resources, parkland, and recreational opportunities for current and future generations.
The Board meets on the 1st Tuesday at 12 noon every month in the Council Chambers, or if weather permits, at Nester Park.
Board Members
Brian Boen
Steve Altmann
Alicia Osthus
Mikayla Holm
Lisa Ryan
Adrienne Haugen
Richard Haugen
Wayne Olson
Tom Kalahar
Dan Coughlin
Blanca Ferguson
Conor Plumley
Caylee Weber
Jeff Filipek
Personnel Committee
Board Details
The Personnel Committee advises the City Council on matters relating to personnel policies and practices, compensation and benefits, labor relations and collective bargaining, employee relations, staffing and organizational structure.
The Committee meets as needed at City Hall
Board Members
Dan Coughlin
Jon Hawkinson
Blanca Ferguson
Christi Weidemann
Planning Commission
Board Details
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on all planning and development matters including rezoning, issuance of special use permits, and community development policies.
The Commission meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers.
Board Members
Sue Erickson
Larry Lee
Chris Hanson
Mary Jo Halliday
Julie Remer
Kain Ervin
Jon Hawkinson
Tom Kalahar
Jasmine Miller
Public Utilities Commission
Board Details
The Commission's mission is to create and maintain a regulatory environment that ensures safe, adequate and efficient utility services at fair, reasonable rates consistent with State telecommunications and energy policies.
The Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 6:00pm every month in the Council Chambers.
Board Members
Matt Baumgartner
Mike Filzen
Mark Thiesse
Bernard Johnson
Bill Ervin
George Ebbers (Council Representative)
Dan Coughlin (Staff Member)
Blanca Ferguson (Council Alternate)
Amber Dale (Staff Member)
Technology Committee
Board Details
The Technology Committee shall work to ensure that all City Entities utilize technology in a common, productive and cost effective manner for the benefit of the City, its operations and its residents.
The committee meets on the 4th Thursday at 5:30pm every month in the Council Chambers.
Board Members
Lisa Herges
Jake Fejedelem
Scott Tedrick
Thomas McDonnell
Neil Kaufenberg
Landon Padrnos
Blanca Ferguson
Dan Coughlin
Amber Dale
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board Details
The purpose of this Board is to hear and decide all appeals and matters referred to it under the laws and ordinances of the City. The Board is authorized to overturn decisions of any official or employee of the City where error is alleged and proven in the interpretation or enforcement of the zoning ordinance, grant variances from the strict letter of the zoning ordinance provided that practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship exists and is proven, and render a decision on applications made to the board in those cases where the zoning ordinance specifically provides that the Board shall render a decision on the matter.
The Board meets as needed at City Hall.
Board Members
Ronald Selander
John Baumgartner
Jeff Kern
Sue Erickson
Larry Lee
Tom Kalahar
Jasmine Miller