Administration
Boards and Commissions
The various advisory boards and commissions are an important component of the City government. If you are interested in serving on an advisory board or commission, fill out and print the online application, or pickup an application at the City Administrator's office, 309 N 5th St., Norfolk, Nebraska 68701.
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council. Board members are appointed for a three-year term. Meetings of the Board are held at the call of the chairperson and at such times as the Board may determine necessary. The Board of Adjustment renders decisions only on appeals from an action of the Building Inspector, when it has determined that a permit has been issued incorrectly or denied, zoning regulations have been enforced or interpreted incorrectly, or when the appellant proves undue and unnecessary hardship due to a provision applied to a specific lot or tract. The Board of Adjustment is governed by the Revised Statutes of Nebraska. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Waite, Dirk | 2101 Sheridan Dr | 605-380-6147 | dcwaite23@gmail.com | 8-2027 |
| Love, Brad -- Vice-Chairman | 108 W Norfolk Ave #204 | 402-379-2339 | bradl@lovesignco.com | 8-2026 |
| Stahla, Ray (2-mile jurisdiction) | 5200 W Benjamin Ave | 402-640-6194 | raystahla@stahlahomes.com | 8-2025 |
| Lammli, Jason -- Chairman | 2208 W Prospect Ave | 402-644-7242 | jlammli@broganlammli.com | 8-2025 |
| Joy, Michael (alternate) | 610 Magnet St | 402-841-9444 | firemanjoy@hotmail.com | 8-2026 |
| Wilcox, Randy | 2802 Mimick Dr | 402-750-3977 | rlwilcox@telebeep.com | 8-2027 |
| (Secretary) | 309 N 5th St | 402-844-2065 |
Board of Health
The Board of Health shall consist of five (5) members and shall be composed of the Mayor, President of the City Council, Chief of Police, City Physician and one other member.
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Moenning, Josh | 1202 W Norfolk Ave | 402-580-2471 | jmoenning@norfolkne.gov | N/A |
| Clausen, Shane | 407 Ridgeway Dr | 402-750-2796 | sclausen@norfolkne.gov | N/A |
| Miller, Don | 201 N 7th St | 402-844-2150 | dmiller@norfolkne.gov | N/A |
| Yosten, Lisa | 2700 W Norfolk Ave | 402-371-4880 | jlyosten@cableone.net | N/A |
| Nordby, Kathy | 302 Phillip Ave | 402-371-8000 | knordby@midtownhealthne.org | N/A |
Building Code Appeals/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals
The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and City Council who serve for a five-year term. The Building Inspector is a non-voting ex officio member and acts as secretary to the Board. Each member must be a licensed, professional engineer or architect, or a builder or superintendent of building construction with at least ten years experience, for five years of which that board member shall have been in reasonable charge of work; there must not be more than two members of the board selected from the same profession or business; and at least one of the professional engineers must be a licensed, structural or civil engineer of architectural engineering experience. The Board is legally empowered to hold hearings and to conduct investigations into disputes between the building officials and members of the public, and pass judgment on matters in which the exercise of discretion is legal. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Machuca, Ignacio | 2600 Crestview Rd | 402-750-1043 | iandpconstruction@outlook.com | 2-2029 |
| Hofmann, Dan (alternate) | 814 S 3rd St | 402-371-7020 | sdhofmann@telebeep.com | 2-2029 |
| Johnson, Mark | 2703 N 25th St | 402-649-4597 | mblaljohnson@msn.com | 2-2027 |
| Swanson, Les | 904 Koenigstein Ave | 402-379-1915 | lswanson@conpoint.com | 2-2028 |
| Wenzl, Larry | 1404 Longhorn Dr | 402-371-2494 | larry.wenzl@nucor.com | 2-2025 |
| Wolfe, Terry | 1511 N 30th St | 402-379-2753 | wchterry88@gmail.com | 2-2027 |
| Lyon, Tim (alternate) | 3403 Rolling Hills Dr | 402-379-2376 | ttlyon1215@gmail.com | 2-2025 |
| (Secretary) | 309 N 5th St | 402-844-2065 |
Citizen Advisory Review Committee
3 year terms
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Means, Kathie | 1002 Eldorado Rd | 402-371-3355 | kathiemeans@remax.net | 10-31-2025 |
| Einspahr, Jan | 601 S 13th St | 402-371-3140 | janetleinspahr@gmail.com | 10-31-2025 |
| Day, Brandon | 1500 Riverside Blvd | 402-379-1440 | bday@daycos.com | 10-31-2025 |
| Morrow, Cindy | 1307 N 30th St | 402-379-0721 | ddcjmorrow@outlook.com | 10-31-2025 |
| Otten, Aaron | 1624 Hackberry Dr | 719-459-0064 | aaron@elkhornvalleybank.com | 10-31-2025 |
Civil Service Commission
The Commission is composed of three persons appointed by the Mayor for six-year terms. Members are vested with the responsibility to recruit, examine competitively and recommend to the hiring authority the appointment, employment and promotion of sworn police and fire personnel. The Commission also serves as an appeal board for all disciplinary action involving police and fire. Current commission members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Hansen, Susan | 1015 N 6th St #B | 402-371-3868 | susanhansen57@gmail.com | 04-2028 |
| Brooks, Brad | 2204 Highland Dr | 402-649-5512 | bbrooksie1948@gmail.com | 01-2029 |
| Joy, Mike | 610 Magnet St | 402-841-9444 | firemanjoy@hotmail.com | 12-2029 |
Fire Code Appeals Board
The appeals board will hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of the code. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection systems and are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Fire Code Board of Appeals shall consist of 5 members and 1 alternate person.
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Wemhoff, Curtis | 2915 Marconnit Circle | 402-860-2634 | curtw@carhartlumber.com | 2-2025 |
| Grimes, Johns | 1216 W Nebraska Ave | 402-370-1502 | johngrimes4@icloud.com | 2-2029 |
| Joy, Mike | 610 Magnet St | 402-649-7020 | firemanjoy@hotmail.com | 2-2026 |
| Sears, Mark | 401 Ridgeway Dr | 402-644-7655 | msears@frhs.org | 2-2028 |
| Swanson, Les | 904 Koenigstein Ave | 605-595-3498 | lswanson@conpoint.com | 2-2027 |
| Zaruba, Scott (alternate) | 2801 Ruthann Cir | 402-371-7195 | scott.zaruba@blackhillscorp.com | 2-2024 |
| Wortmann, Sarah (Secretary) | 309 N 5th St | 402-844-2065 | swortmann@norfolkne.gov |
Housing Agency Board
The Norfolk Housing Agency (NHA) Board consists of seven members, who are appointed by the Mayor. Each member is appointed a five-year term in office. One member of the Board also serves on the City Council. In addition to providing rental assistance for low-income persons, families and individuals with disabilities, the Housing Agency Board supervises Boulevard Village, the Kensington Apartments, Meadow Ridge Estates, Royal Oaks Estates, as well as private sector rentals. The Board also assists local landlords who offer low-income housing. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Geiger, Nicolette | 1803 Carmel Dr | 402-750-8433 | ngeiger20@gmail.com | 6-2027 |
| Knapp, Justine, Sec/Treas | 301 Broadmoor Dr | 402-992-1542 | justinemundorf@gmail.com | 6-2026 |
| Dover-Daake, Erica | 83076 556th Ave, Madison | 402-649-3700 | erica@doversite.com | 6-2029 |
| Dorado, Roberto Jr | 1206 E Sycamore Ave | 402-316-0309 | icolts@live.com | 6-2028 |
| Carstens, Annette | 900 N 10th St #4 | 402-992-5817 | annettecarstensalex@gmail.com | 6-2029 |
| Murren, Thad, Vice-Chair | 600 E Bluff Ave | 402-379-9512 | tmurren@norfolkne.gov | 6-2025 |
| Todd, Ian | 1002 Blue Stem Cir | 402-276-3660 | itodd@libertycentreservices.com | 6-2025 |
| Danielle Myers-Noelle, City Attorney | 202 N 7th St | 402-644-8732 | dnoelle@norfolkne.gov |
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board consists of five members. Each member is appointed for a five year term. The Board members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The Library Advisory Board advises the Mayor and City Council in regard to the operation, maintenance, and development of the public library. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Bogner, Kurt | 1630 Hackberry Dr | 402-750-1253 | BAFezziwig@gmail.com | 7-2025 |
| McKay, Elizabeth | 1107 Terrace Rd | 402-860-9505 | ljmckay@gmail.com | 7-2026 |
| Means, Kelli | 714 E Park Ave | 402-920-0103 | kmmeans@gmail.com | 7-2029 |
| Porn, Brian | 1219 W Prospect Ave | 402-841-5315 | bporn1@gmail.com | 7-2027 |
| Dover, Jr., Tom | 2201 Skyline Dr | 402-371-6760 | thomasdoverjr@doversite.com | 7-2028 |
Northeast Nebraska Regional Land Bank
The Board of the Land Bank will make decisions that will be in line with addressing the public need to confront the problems caused by vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties through the use of the land bank to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. Collectively, the votintg members of the Board must have verifiable skills, expertise, and knowledge in market-rate and affordable residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use real estate development, financing, law, purchasing and sales, asset management, economic and community development, and the acquisition of tax sale certificates.The Board of the Land Bank will make decisions that will be in line with addressing the public need to confront the problems caused by vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties through the use of the land bank to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. Collectively, the voting members of the Board must have verifiable skills, expertise, and knowledge in market-rate and affordable residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use real estate development, financing, law, purchasing and sales, asset management, economic and community development, and the acquisition of tax sale certificates.
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Lundy, Brian | 815 N Birch St | 402-841-2698 | bwlundy17@gmail.com | 12-2024 |
| Kouba, John | 1702 Sheridan Dr | 402-379-2270 | jkouba55@gmail.com | 12-2024 |
| Temple, Benjamin | 403 W Norfolk Ave #201 | 402-750-1057 | benjamin.j.temple@gmail.com | 12-2024 |
| Merrill, Rob | 1215 Nebraska Ave | 402-630-5674 | rmerrill222@icloud.com | 12-2025 |
| Wilcox, Randy | 2802 Mimick Dr | 402-750-3977 | randy@eaclehomerepair.com | 12-2025 |
| Johnson, Rod | 3416 Golf View Dr | 402-649-2661 | rodney.johnson@ufarm.com | 12-2025 |
| Bohn, Soshia | 1628 Mulberry Dr | 402-841-9372 | soshiab@womenslifeline.net | 12-2026 |
| Sandoval, Juan | 902 N Victory Rd | 402-990-0151 | juanesandoval@hotmail.com | 12-2026 |
| Mendoza, Myra | 209 W Spruce Ave | 402-860-8434 | mmendoza@norfollkareachamber.com | 12-2026 |
| Grimes, Valerie (non-voting) | City of Norfolk Planning Director | 402-844-2280 | vgrimes@norfolkne.gov | |
| Snorton, Justin (non-voting) | City of Norfolk Councilperson | 479-567-7859 | jsnorton@norfolkne.gov | |
| Craft, Mark (non-voting) | Village of Hadar Board Member | chairman@thevillageofhadar.com | ||
| Wasson, Myron (non-voting) | Village of Hadar | myronw@thevillageofhadar.com |
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board shall consist of nine members who shall be residents of the City of Norfolk. The members of the parks and rec board shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council. The Mayor and City Council shall strive to have at least one representative from each ward serve on the parks and rec board, if possible. No more than three members from private sports associations shall serve on the board at any given time. At least one representative from the City Council will sit on the Parks and Recreation Board in a nonvoting position and is not counted as one of the nine members. The term of office of three of the members appointed to the first Parks and Recreation Board shall be for one year, the term of office of three of the members appointed shall be two years and the term of three of the members appointed shall be three years, with the computation of the same being from the preceding January.
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Dover, Ann | 3211 Dover Dr | 402-649-7600 | anndover@doversite.com | 1-2027 |
| Rasmussen, Terry | 1206 N 27th St | 402-750-0012 | terry@terryras.com | 1-2027 |
| Bailey, Angie | 212 S 15th St | 402-500-9430 | angela.n.bailey@gmail.com | 1-2027 |
| Mills, Jerrett | 1010 S 4th St | 402-750-1372 | jjmills1994@hotmail.com | 1-2025 |
| Tollefson, Jason | 1408 Verges Ave | 402-817-8941 | tollefson_jason@yahoo.com | 1-2025 |
| Wulf, Becki | 902 S Pine St | 402-640-4573 | beckiwulf@gmail.com | 1-2025 |
| Gerhart, Patrick | 3006 Dover Dr | 402-321-8332 | patrick.gerhart@gmail.com | 1-2026 |
| Truex, Austin | 1002 N 7th St | 402-851-1970 | austinjtruex@gmail.com | 1-2026 |
| Temple, Melissa | 403 W Norfolk Ave #201 | 765-278-5172 | melissa.c.temple@gmail.com | 1-2026 |
Planning Commission
The Norfolk Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of 3/4 of the City Council and serve for three years. Two such members may be residents of the two-mile extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. The Commission evaluates information from staff and testimony in hearings, and makes recommendations to guide Council action. Commissioners make recommendations only. The Commission and City Council work with a Comprehensive Plan as a guideline for the growth of the City and its jurisdiction. Meetings, which may include public hearings, are held the Tuesday following the City Council meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the City Council Chambers. All meetings are advertised and open to the public. Current commission members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Bryant, Chad | 2512 Westside Ave | 402-992-7702 | cbryant@clnorfolk.org | 2-2025 |
| Waite, Dirk | 203 Harris Dr | 605-380-6147 | dcwaite23@gmail.com | 2-2027 |
| Ronnfeldt, Cody | 307 Windsor Dr | 308-249-4466 | crcronnfeldt@gmai.com | 2-2026 |
| Griffith, Martin | 408 S 4th St | 402-379-2196 | magriffitH79@gmail.com | 2-2025 |
| Franklin, Brandon | 1205 Sunnydell Ln | 515-745-5848 | brandon5455@outlook.com | 2-2027 |
| Sock, Jill | 500 Andy's N. Shore Dr | 402-841-4713 | jsock@heritage-communities.com | 2-2027 |
| Mason, Jordan | 1904 Mulberry Dr | 402-953-9394 | jmason013@yahoo.com | 2-2026 |
| Kube, Kaycee | 900 Blue Stem Cir | 402-992-9401 | kayceenkube@gmail.com | 2-2026 |
| Hupke, Colleen | 1708 Hilltop Dr | 813-399-2343 | colleenhupke@gmail.com | 2-2025 |
| Duerst, Brianna Planning Commission Secretary |
309 N 5th St | 402-844-2280 | bduerst@norfolkne.gov |
Plumbing Board
The Plumbing Board, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, consists of the following five members; the City plumbing inspector, the City health inspector, a master plumber, a journeyman plumber and one citizen. The health and plumbing inspectors serve during the term of the Mayor. The other three board members serve three-year terms. The board has the power to adopt rules and regulations for the sanitary construction, alteration and inspection of plumbing and sewer connections in Norfolk, and conducts examinations and approves permits for people who apply to do business as plumbers in Norfolk. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Swanson, Les Chairman | 904 Koenigstein Ave | 402-379-1915 | lswanson@conpoint.com | 8-2025 |
| Volkman, Aaron | 211 S 3rd St | 402-371-0316 | vphavolkman@conpoint.com | 8-2024 |
| Swoboda, Roy | 8-2026 | |||
| City Staff Members - term of mayor | ||||
| Serres, Paul | 109 Valley View Dr | 402-640-3456 | pserres@norfolkne.gov |
Property Tax Compliance Review Committee
Members are appointed by the Mayor, with approval of the City Council, and serve a three-year term. One member of the Committee is from the City at-large and one member from each of the City's four election wards. One member of the Committee shall be a Certified Public Accountant. The purpose of the Sales Tax Compliance Review Committee is to review the City's annual fiscal budget for compliance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 3257, passed and approved on Oct. 15, 1984, which provided for a self-imposed budget limitation on spending upon the governing body of the City of Norfolk. The Committee, after review of the annual fiscal budget, is to report their findings to the Mayor and City Council and citizens of the City prior to the adoption of the City's annual fiscal budget each year. Current committee members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Albin, Mark D | 604 Summit St | 402-371-9259 | mark@albinlaw.com | 8-2026 |
| Gray, Chris | 1704 E Sycamore Ave | 402-851-0727 | cgray@fsbdodge.com | 8-2026 |
| Hamm, David | 1220 W Benjamin Ave | 402-644-8308 | dwhamm@kdsi.net | 8-2026 |
| Putters, Jay | 701 E Bluff Ave | 402-371-5520 | jayputters43@gmail.com | 8-2026 |
| Williams, Scott | 1111 W Nebraska Ave | 402-371-8020 | scott@insuranceassociates.biz | 8-2026 |
Public Arts Council
The Public Arts Council consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, each serving a three-year term. A representative from the city will sit on the Arts Council in a nonvoting position. At least four regular meetings shall be held annually. It is the responsibility of the Arts Council to advise the mayor and city council of potential arts programs and activities pertinent to the city; notify the city representative on the Arts Council and make recommendations regarding potential arts programs and activities; review and make recommendations for art considered for placement on city-owned property; and research grants, programs and other activities pertaining to enhancement of the arts to the city. Current members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Collins, Ben | 704 N 19th St | 402-649-7557 | benlvicollins@gmail.com | 11-30-2025 |
| Einspahr, Jan | 1108 N 36th St | 402-649-3914 | janetleinspahr@gmail.com | 02-28-2027 |
| vacant | 11-30-2023 | |||
| Pflueger, Paula | 1811 Koenigstein Ave | 402-750-6021 | paula.pflueger@edwardjones.com | 11-30-2024 |
| Engelby, Janie | 312 S 11th St | 402-649-1188 | janie.engelby@hilton.com | 11-30-2024 |
|
Arens, Frank (non-voting member) |
1104 N 27th St | 402-750-6098 | farens@norfolkne.gov |
Riverfront Overlay Review Board
The Riverfront Overlay Review Board consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, and serve a three-year term. The City Planner is a non-voting ex officio member and acts as secretary to the Board. The Riverfront Overlay Review Board renders decisions only on plans for those properties within the official North Fork of the Elkhorn River Overlay District Map. The Riverfront Overlay Review Board meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month, only when a submittal has been made in the timeframe described in Norfolk City Code. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Vacant | 1-31-2026 | |||
| Love, Brad | 108 W Norfolk Ave #2 | 402.917.4674 | bradl@lovesignco.com | 1-31-2024 |
| Novacek, Darrel | 1301 Eldorado Rd | 402.649.3353 | darrel_novacek@yahoo.com | 1-31-2024 |
| Vacant | 1-31-2025 | |||
| Vacant | 1-31-2026 | |||
Trail Advisory Board
There are five voting members on this board - one from each ward and one from the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. The City park superintendent and a Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District member also serve on the board. The voting members have three-year terms. Responsibilities include advising the Mayor and City Council in development and implementation of trail policies, encourage public usage of the trail system, assist in applying for trail grants and fundraising, and make recommendation for trail projects. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Downey, Jon (Ward 2) |
2606 W Prospect Ave | 402-316-4917 | jon.m.downey@gmail.com | 9-2021 |
| Cleveland, Nick (extra territorial zoning jurisdiction) |
1207 Crown Rd | 402-371-8005 | nick@cleveland-bike.com | 9-2020 |
| McKeown, Danelle (Ward 4) |
103 S Chestnut St | 402-640-5982 | danelle@daycos.com | 9-2022 |
| Stuthman, Jon (Tony) (Ward 3) |
613 S 9th St | 402-316-0157 | nforkoutfitting@gmail.com | 9-2022 |
| Vacant (Ward 1) |
9-2021 | |||
| Vacant (non-voting member) |
12-2020 |
Tree Advisory Board
Members are chosen at-large for a three-year term and appointed by the Mayor, with approval of the City Council, to advise the elected officials and staff on landscaping and tree planting. The board’s duties would be coordinate educational events about the benefits of trees, set up pruning demonstrations, assist with public information handouts, assist in finding and applying for tree planting or landscaping grants, offer input and make recommendations for tree planting and landscaping projects in the city, serve as advocates for tree planting and maintenance, and assist in supplying volunteers for tree and shrub planting projects. Current board members are:
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Lienemann, Liz | Pierce | 402-336-7268 | llienemann@lenrd.org | 9-2026 |
| Bush, Trentee | 1504 W Benjamin Ave | 402-613-3159 | trentee@norrtheast.edu | 9-2025 |
| Sweeney, Georgette | 1004 Blue Stem Cirlce | 402-860-0618 | gsweeney@norfolkareachamber.com | 9-2026 |
| Atwood, Lonn | 921 Woodhurst Dr | 402-841-2292 | nolloatwood@yahoo.com | 9-2025 |
| Kucera, Erin | Pilger | 402-469-1599 | erink@northeast.edu | 9-2026 |
| Heller, Keriann | 2203 W Madison Ave | 402-750-4476 | keriannkdefor1@gmail.com | 9-2025 |
| Hammond, Linda | 1822 Imperial Rd | 402-371-2249 | mikehammond756@gmail.com | 9-2024 |
Vehicle Parking District Advisory Board
3 year terms
| Name | Address | Phone | Term Expires | |
| Geary, Connie | 200 W Norfolk Ave | 402-379-1820 | cgeary@degdaco.com | 2-2027 |
| Bates, Stephanie | 510 W Park Ave | 402-750-5302 | info@visitnorfolkne.com | 2-2027 |
| McNally, Steven | 435 W Norfolk Ave | 402-371-3176 | smcnally@1officesolution.com | 1-2026 |
| Stebbing, Douglas | 128 S 5th St | 402-640-0365 | doug.stebbing@gmail.com | 2-2027 |
| Carney, Pat | 109 S 5th St | 402-379-5600 | pat@carneylawpc.com | 1-2026 |
| Burnkink, Doug (alternate) | 55327 Rodeo Rd | 402-750-7501 | doug.burkink@davisdesign.com | 6-2027 |
| Fleming, Stephanie (alternate) | 120 El Camino Dr | 303-249-4660 | 4thstsweets@gmail.com | 6-2027 |
| Kruse, Angi (alternate) | 714 Andy's Lake Rd | 402-992-1947 | angi@windowworldnen.com | 6-2027 |
| Orwa, Daniel (alternate) | 411 W Norfolk Ave | 319-541-9713 | dorwa21@gmail.com | 6-2027 |
| Roberts, Troy (ex-officio) | troy.roberts@viaero.com |