Committees
There are various boards and commissions consisting of citizens and residents of the city. They are appointed by the mayor on an annual basis with the consent of the governing body. They are liaison boards and commissions and make recommendations to the following committees: Administration, Public Services, Property & Recreation and Public Safety.
Administrative Committee
Karla Sweet
Phil Kasper
Elton Hess
Theresa Charbonneau
Public Safety Committee
Mike Schultze
Daton Hess
Mike Peerson
Karla Sweet
Public Services Committee
Daton Hess
Glenn Hoover
Elton Hess
Theresa Charbonneau
Property and Recreation Committee
Phil Kasper
Glenn Hoover
Mike Peerson
Mike Schultze
Planning Commission Members & Term Expiry
The members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. The commission reviews and makes recommendations to the city council on zone change requests, variance requests, comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision regulations, plats or re-plats, and other assignments as requested by the governing body related to planning and land use regulations.
Nick Luke (2024)
Randy Carlson (2024)
Jim Lindsay (2024)
Preston Rook (2025)
Kurt Harberer (2025)
Kyle Bauer (2025)
Keith Hoffman (2026)
Richard Baxter (2026)
Jason Liby (2026)
Library Board Members & Term Expiry
The Clay Center Carnegie Board of Trustees meets every second Wednesday of the month except August and December at 4:30 in the library’s community room. Members serve a four-year term. Meetings are open to the public.
Judy Dreezen (2025)
Susan Melton (2025)
Dawson Miller (2026)
Stephen Birkbeck (2027)
Nancy Lee (2027)
Mindy Blake (2027)
Mick Payne (2028)
Local Housing Members & Term Expiry
The Housing Committee meets on an as-needed basis. Members serve a four-year term.
Austin Gillard (2024)
Kerri Spielman (2025)
Natalie Muruato (2026)
Bruce Wingerd (2026)
Vern Swanson (2027)
Electrical Board
The Electrical Board meets on an as need basis. Members serve a two-year term.
Glenn Hoover (2024)
Kevin Helms (2024)
Kevin Griggs (2025)
Plumbing Board & Term Expiry
The Plumbing Board meets on an as-needed basis. Members serve a one-year term.
Melvin Anderson (2024)
Mike Schultze (2024)
Kent Hessling, Inspector (2024)
Todd Slagle (2024)
Tree Board & Term Expiry
The Tree Board meets on an as-needed basis. Members serve a two-year term.
Scott Glaves (2024)
Alan Rourke (2024)
Shawn Stratton, 1st Ward (2024)
Doug Erickson, 3rd Ward (2024)
Cheri Birkbeck, 2nd Ward (2025)
Sharon Carlson, 4th Ward (2025)
Theresa Charbonneau, Councilmember (2025)
Patrick Hayes, Park Supervisor
Public Recreation & Term Expiry
The Public Recreation Committee helps with many of the recreational programs, either financially, with labor, or helping maintain fields, equipment, etc. Members serve a four-year term.
Patrick Hayes (2024)
Todd Slagle (2025)
Jim Franson (2026)
Shannon Stark (2026)
Jericho Hammond (2027)
Clay Center Revolving Loan Fund Unexpired Terms
Brandon Lee, Union State Bank
Maria Pfizenmaier, United Bank & Trust
Mike Peerson, Councilmember
Karla Sweet, Councilmember