Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The agenda included a consent calendar, multiple public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, and ordinances, as well as first readings and pending items. Due to the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday, the council will not meet on October 12, 2026. The open microphone public comment sessions for October were scheduled for October 19 and October 26, 2026. Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers: - Reappointment of Bennie Shobe, Justin Carlson, and Tom Duden to the City Performance Audit Committee (terms expire June 1, 2029). - Approval of Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig (FHU) for preliminary engineering on the Randolph St. Capitol Parkway to 40th Street Rehabilitation Project (LCLC-5224(1), CN 13434, City Project No. 705290). - Approval of Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 4 with Schemmer Associates, Inc. for preliminary engineering on the Lincoln Waterford Trail Project (TAP-55(192)). - Approval of Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with FHU for environmental services on the Lincoln Rock Island Trail Widening Project (CRP-55(198)). - Approval of Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Schemmer Associates, Inc. for preliminary engineering on the Lincoln Rock Island Trail Widening Project (CRP-55(198)). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed by City Council on September 14 and September 21, 2026 (placed on file). - Petitions & Communications: - Setting a hearing date of October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM for MoMo Food Service, LLC dba MoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante (Class C Liquor License, 7701 Pioneers Boulevard). - Setting a hearing date of October 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM for Variedades El Quetzal, LLC dba Variedades El Quetzal (Class D Liquor License, 930 South 13th Street). - Miscellaneous Referrals: Included for vote on consent items. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 26R-483: Application of Paddle House, LLC dba Pickl'N Pickleball Club for a Class I Liquor License (2600 Kimco Drive, Suite 100). - 26R-484: Manager Application of Lucas Bell for Paddle House, LLC dba Pickl'N Pickleball Club. - 26R-485: Application of JJF Enterprises, LLC dba The Post for a special designated license covering an outdoor area (366 ft × 230 ft) at 699 K Street on October 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and October 18, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. - 26R-490: Application of Decanted, LLC dba Bin 105 for a special designated license for the same outdoor area at 699 K Street on the same dates and times. Public Hearing – Resolutions - 26R-472: Assessing public health nuisance abatement costs for 13 properties (e.g., 1715 North 31st Street, 3060 'T' Street) cleared by the Health Department. - 26R-473: Amending Resolution A-95263 to de-obligate $505,754.70 of State funds (Year 1) and award an additional $241,543.03 (Year 2) for an amended total of $564,748.48 from Nebraska DHHS Minority Health Initiative Award (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027). - 26R-474: Authorizing an application to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for Land and Water Conservation Funds to renovate playgrounds at Highlands, Bethany, Pentzer, and Tyrrell Parks. - 26R-475: Authorizing an application to the National Park Service (through Nebraska Game and Parks) for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program funding for improvements in Antelope Park. - 26R-476: Approving Interlocal Agreement with Lancaster County for detour of Saltillo Road traffic via South 27th Street, South 70th Street, and Yankee Hill Road during county construction (Saltillo Road between 27th and South 68th Street). - 26R-477: Approving Interlocal Agreement between Lancaster County Attorney's Office and City Attorney's Office to form an advisory committee for evaluating Brady-Giglio disclosures. - 26R-478: Establishing the property tax levy for the City's 2026-27 fiscal year. - 26R-479: Setting Lincoln Airport Authority property tax rate for 2026-27. - 26R-480: Proclaiming the week of October 4–10, 2026 as Public Power Week for the 60th Anniversary of Lincoln Electric System. Public Hearing – Ordinances (2nd Reading & Related Resolutions) - 26-107: Change of Zone 19031D – Application of Chateau Development LLC to amend the Chateau at Yankee Hill PUD (South 40th Street and Yankee Hill Road) to reduce required parking in the R-3 Apartment Area. - 26-108: Change of Zone 07060F – Application of Lincoln Federal Bancorp, Inc. to amend the Wilderness Heights PUD (South 40th Street and Wilderness Hills Boulevard) to revise lot layout for additional townhome lots with waivers and increase total dwelling units. - 26-109: Authorizing issuance of Sanitary Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $39,300,000. Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-106: Adopting supplements to the Lincoln Municipal Code dated June 2025 and December 2025. Resolutions – 1st Reading - 26R-486: Reappointing Katie Umberger to the Aging Partners Areawide Advisory Council (term to expire June 30, 2029). - 26R-487: Reappointing Katie Clear, Elizabeth Vanwormer, and Joe Francis to the Air Pollution Control Advisory Board (terms to expire September 1, 2029). - 26R-489: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for September 16–30, 2026. - 26R-491: Approving a correction to budget schedules 2 and 3 due to a clerical error. Ordinances – 1st Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-110: Amending the pay schedule for a certain employee group (classifications prefixed by 'N') by adjusting annual, monthly, biweekly, and hourly pay ranges. - 26R-488: Approving the labor contract between the City of Lincoln and the Public Association of Government Employees (PAGE) for a term effective August 13, 2026 through August 31, 2028. - 26-111: Street and Alley Vacation 26008 – Application of the City of Lincoln to vacate a portion of the east-west alley between L and M Streets west of South 7th Street. Pending List - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Continued items related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp.'s request to change zoning from AG Agricultural to H-4 Highway Commercial on 15 acres north of O Street and Anthony Lane, along with a special permit and conditional zoning agreement. These items were previously delayed and moved to the pending list without a date certain. Key Outcomes - The consent calendar items were voted on as a group. (Specific votes and outcomes are not recorded in the agenda; actual results may differ.) - Public hearings were held for liquor resolutions (26R-483 through 26R-490) and for resolutions 26R-472 through 26R-480, followed by votes. - The council conducted second readings of ordinances 26-107, 26-108, and 26-109. - Third reading of ordinance 26-106 was held. - First readings were conducted for resolutions 26R-486, 26R-487, 26R-489, and 26R-491, and for ordinances 26-110 and 26-111 along with resolution 26R-488. - Items on the pending list (24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527) remained pending with no date certain set. - Next open microphone public comment sessions are scheduled for October 19 and October 26, 2026.

The Lincoln City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM. All council members were present. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM. The council noted the next scheduled meeting for October 12, 2026, was cancelled due to the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. Consent Calendar The council unanimously approved the consent agenda (7-0), which included: - Appointments of Maria Lechado Moraga, Makenna Kroeger, Holly Bowen, Amanda Baron, and Jill Flagel to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee and the Commission on Women and Gender. - Approval of Construction Engineering Services Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the Cornhusker Highway pavement rehabilitation project (from 39th Street to L55X). - Setting a public hearing date of Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM for Wastewater Special Assessment District 1190 (Anthony Lane and E. Hillcrest Drive in the Hillcrest Heights neighborhood). - Placing the Lincoln Electric System Financial and Operating Statement for August 2026 on file. Public Comments & Testimony The agenda provided a period for public comment on matters not on the agenda as well as an opportunity to address items on the consent agenda and public hearings. The provided documents (agenda only) do not contain a transcript or minutes recording specific testimony from the public or speakers. Liquor Resolutions (Item 3) All liquor items were decided by a 7-0 vote. - Lobo City Mex Supermarket (Resolutions 26R-463 & 26R-464): The council voted to deny the Class B Liquor License application and the manager application of Ben Lobo for the establishment at 340 North 27th Street. - The Ballroom at Grand Manse (Resolution 26R-465): The council voted to approve the manager application of Matthew Rogge for the venue at 129 North 10th Street, Suite 115. - McKinney's Irish Pub (Resolution 26R-466): The council voted to approve a special designated liquor license for an outdoor area (approx. 60 ft by 120 ft) at 151 North 8th Street for October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Resolutions (Item 4) - The council approved (7-0) the report of new and pending claims against the city for September 1-15, 2026. - The council approved (7-0) an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Lincoln Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol for conducting joint narcotics investigations. Ordinances (Items 5 & 6) - Municipal Code Supplements (Ordinance 26-106): Following second reading, the council adopted supplements to the Lincoln Municipal Code dated June 2025 and December 2025. - Aging Partners Lease (Ordinance 26-102): Passed on third reading (7-0), approving a lease with Larry Wulf for space at 820 North 9th Street, Geneva, NE for the Medicaid Waiver program (September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028). - Lincoln Lutheran School Parking (Ordinance 26-103 & Resolution 26R-438): Passed on third reading (7-0), amending the municipal code to allow parking lots under a special permit in R-2 districts for schools, and granting a special permit for the property at 1100 North 56th Street. - Parks and Recreation Annexation/Rezone (Ordinances 26-104 & 26-105): Passed on third reading (7-0), approving the change of zone from AG to P and annexation of approximately 154.88 acres of Parks and Recreation property at the northwest corner of North 27th Street and Arbor Road. Resolutions - First Reading (Item 7) The following items were introduced for first reading. No vote was taken on final adoption at this meeting. - Committee Appointments: Reappointment of Bennie Shobe, Justin Carlson, and Tom Duden to the City Performance Audit Committee. - Professional Services Agreements: Supplements for engineering services on the Randolph Street Rehabilitation Project (FHU), the Lincoln Waterford Trail Project (Schemmer Associates), and the Rock Island Trail Widening Project (FHU and Schemmer Associates). - Public Health Nuisance Abatement: Assessment of costs for nuisance clearing on 13 benefitted properties. - Minority Health Initiative Grant: Amendment de-obligating $505,754.70 and awarding an additional $241,543.03 in state funds (total amended to $564,748.48) from the Nebraska DHHS. - Grant Applications: Authorized applications for Land and Water Conservation Funds for neighborhood playgrounds (Highlands, Bethany, Pentzer, Tyrrell Parks) and National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program funding for Antelope Park improvements. - Interlocal Agreements: Agreements with Lancaster County for a Saltillo Road detour and with the County Attorney's Office for a Brady-Giglio advisory committee. - Fiscal Items: Resolutions establishing the property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-27 and setting the Lincoln Airport Authority property tax rate. - Proclamation: Proclaiming the week of October 4-10, 2026, as Public Power Week in honor of the 60th anniversary of Lincoln Electric System. Ordinances - First Reading (Item 8) - Chateau at Yankee Hill PUD (Ordinance 26-107): Introduced to amend the PUD to reduce parking within the R-3 Apartment Area. - Wilderness Heights PUD (Ordinance 26-108): Introduced to revise the lot layout for additional townhome lots with waivers and increase the total allowed dwelling units. - Sanitary Sewer Bonds (Ordinance 26-109): Introduced to authorize the issuance of Sanitary Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $39,300,000. Pending List (Item 9) - Sesostris Temple Property (Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527): The items related to the zone change, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement for the property generally located north of the O Street and Anthony Lane intersection remained on the pending list without a date certain for action, having been delayed multiple times since November 2024. Key Outcomes - All actions taken on final reading or adoption during the meeting were decided by a 7-0 vote. - The Class B liquor license and manager application for Lobo City Mex Supermarket were unanimously denied. - The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 PM.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time. This summary is based solely on the published agenda; meeting minutes and transcript were not provided. Mayor's Award of Excellence - The Mayor's Award of Excellence for June 2026 was presented to the Bridges to Careers Team in the category of Inclusion and Belonging. Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers: Appointments and reappointments to various boards: Carmen Maurer to Historic Preservation Commission (term to April 2028); Jason Conrad, John Goldrich, Max Young, and Michelle Suarez to Community Health Endowment Board (terms to September 2029); David Williams and Jamie Carson to StarTran Advisory Board (terms to September 2029); Steve Hubka to Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Board (term to September 2031). - Petitions & Communications: Setting a public hearing date of October 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for the liquor license application of Paddle House, LLC dba Pickl'N Pickleball Club at 2600 Kimco Drive. An administrative amendment for Sandhills Global (vacation of right-of-way) was placed on file. - Miscellaneous Referrals: None specified. - The consent agenda items were approved by a single vote (outcome not recorded in available materials). Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 26R-445 & 26R-446: Application of Jim Nails, LLC dba Jim Nails for a Class I Liquor License and manager application of Vi Luu at 1245 Libra Drive, Suite 104. - 26R-447 & 26R-448: Application of Beatrice Petroleum, LLC dba NP Mart 36 for a Class D Liquor License and manager application of Anne Gordon at 800 N 27th Street. - 26R-449 through 26R-454: Special designated licenses for outdoor areas at Canopy Street (from R to Q Street) on October 3, 10, 31, and November 21, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for Yard Investments (Gate 25), Home Grown Industries (Mellow Mushroom), Landshark Realty Group (The CORNer Bar and Tank's Country), Yin Family (Hiro 88 Bar), and JDHQ Hotels (Embassy Suites at 1040 P Street). Each license covers a specific outdoor area (e.g., 74x308 feet for Canopy Street, 100x105 feet for Embassy Suites). - 26R-455: Application of ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment (Memorial Stadium) for a special designated license on October 10, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. covering a 33x30 foot area. - Votes on these items were taken but results are not available from the agenda alone. Public Hearing – Resolutions - 26R-434: Accepting claims report for August 16–31, 2026. - 26R-435: Approving agreement with Public Consulting Group for consulting services on Nebraska's Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) program with Medicaid. - 26R-436: Amending the FY 2025-2026 CIP to authorize and appropriate $40,000 in TIF funds for Creative Placemaking within the Mid-South Belmont Revitalization TIF District. - 26R-437: Amending the FY 2025-2026 CIP to authorize and appropriate $1,500,000 in TIF funds for the University Place Commercial Corridor Facade Restoration and Streetscape Enhancement Project. - Votes taken; outcomes not recorded in agenda materials. Public Hearing – Ordinances (2nd Reading) & Related Resolutions - 26-71: Street and Alley Vacation 26007 – Application of the City to vacate an east-west alley between South 13th and 14th Streets and L and M Streets. This item had been delayed multiple times (last delay on August 24, 2026 for 3 weeks to September 21, 2026). - 26-102: Lease agreement with Larry Wulf for Aging Partners Medicaid Waiver program space at 820 North 9th Street, Geneva, NE from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028. - 26-103 & 26R-438: Text amendment to Lincoln Municipal Code Section 27.63.170 to include schools in use types that allow parking lots under a special permit, and corresponding special permit for Lincoln Lutheran School Association at 1100 North 56th Street (with associated waiver). - 26-104 & 26-105: Change of zone from AG to Public on approximately 154.88 acres at the northwest corner of North 27th Street and Arbor Road, and annexation of the same parcel (City Parks and Recreation application). - Public hearing held; votes taken but not recorded in agenda. Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-92: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Section 12.08.270 to allow alcohol in the Cottonwood Commons Building at Canopy Yard when the building is not otherwise open to the public. - 26-93: Change of zone from AGR to R-1 on property at 4101 South 88th Street (Fredrick and Vera Porter, City-initiated for portion of Outlot A). - 26-94: Change of zone from R-2 and O-2 to R-4 on property east of North 48th Street between Francis and Martin Street (Terry and Christine Hagan and LA Real Estate). - 26-95 through 26-101: Approving lease agreements for Aging Partners Senior Center programs in David City (Rex and Jane Rehmer), Lincoln (Grace Lutheran Church), Malcolm (Village of Malcolm), Bennet (American Legion Post 280), Firth (Village of Firth), Hickman (City of Hickman), and Osceola (Polk County). All leases run from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028. - Final reading and vote; outcomes not available. Resolutions – 1st Reading & Ordinances – 1st Reading - 26R-456: Appointing Maria Lechado Moraga and Makenna Kroeger to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee (terms to September 1, 2027). - 26R-457: Appointing Holly Bowen to the Commission on Women and Gender (term to September 1, 2027). - 26R-458: Reappointing Amanda Baron and Jill Flagel to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee (terms to September 18, 2029). - 26R-459: Approving Construction Engineering Services Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for pavement rehabilitation on Cornhusker Highway (39th Street to L55X), project 705551. - 26R-460: Accepting claims report for September 1–15, 2026. - 26R-461: Approving interlocal agreement with Nebraska State Patrol for joint narcotics investigations. - 26-106: Adopting supplements to the Lincoln Municipal Code dated June 2025 and December 2025 as part of the official code. - First reading; no vote required at this stage. Pending List - Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-507 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp.) relating to a change of zone from AG to H-4, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement for property north of O Street and Anthony Lane intersection. These items were previously delayed and moved to the pending list with no date certain. Public Comment / Open Microphone - An open microphone session was scheduled after adjournment for public comments on matters not on the agenda. Each speaker was allowed up to 5 minutes. The next open microphone session was set for September 28, 2026. Key Outcomes - The council voted on consent items, liquor resolutions, resolutions, and ordinances at second and third readings. Specific vote tallies and decisions are not available from the published agenda. The meeting adjourned following the open microphone session.

This summary is based solely on the published agenda, as no minutes or transcript were provided. The meeting was scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and included a Mayor’s Award of Excellence, consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses, several resolutions and ordinances (including charter amendments for the November ballot), and multiple pending items. Actual discussion, public testimony, and final votes are not recorded in the available source material. Mayor's Award of Excellence - The Mayor presented the Award of Excellence for April 2026 to Willa Dicostanzo of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Solid Waste Management Department, recognized in the categories of Community Engagement, Sustainability and Resilience, Civic Innovation, Youth Empowerment, Cultural Vitality, and Fiscal Stewardship. Consent Calendar - 26R-413: Approval of Construction Services Agreement Supplement 4 for the Adams Street pavement project (36th to 49th Street). - 26R-420: Approval of distribution of interest earnings on idle funds for July 2026. - Report from City Treasurer: Cash on hand as of July 31, 2026 (placed on file). - Clerk's Letters: Mayor’s approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on August 24 and August 31, 2026 (placed on file). - 26R-421 & 26R-422: Setting hearing dates (September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.) for liquor license applications (The Ballroom at Grand Manse and Lobo City Mex Supermarket). - Placed on File: Administrative Amendment 26050 to Special Permit 06022C (Outdoor Solutions & Heritage Nursery). Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a public hearing for the consent agenda and a general public comment period near the end of the meeting (for items not on the agenda). No testimony or comments are recorded in the available source material. Public Hearings – Liquor Resolutions - 26R-423 & 26R-424: Application of Gaby's Foods Corp dba El Muchacho Alegre for a Class C liquor license and manager application for Fernando Aveiga Alcivar (location: 3930 Village Drive). - 26R-425 & 26R-426: Application of Four Fledgling, LLC dba EPIC Pickleball for a Class I liquor license and manager application for Spencer Doyle (location: 315 Speedway Circle). - 26R-427: Special designated license for Kinkaider Brewing Co. dba Bierhaus Maischaler for an outdoor area at 151 North 8th Street on September 26, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. - Note: The agenda does not indicate whether these licenses were approved or denied. Public Hearings – Resolutions - 26R-414: Approving a four‑year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for cloud and software solutions (with an option to renew for an additional four years). Public Hearings – Ordinances (2nd Reading & Related Resolutions) - 26-92: Amendment to Lincoln Municipal Code Section 12.08.270 to allow alcohol in the Cottonwood Commons Building at Canopy Yard when not open to the public. - 26-93: Change of Zone 26015 (Fredrick and Vera Porter) from AGR to R‑1 at 4101 South 88th Street. - 26-94: Change of Zone 26014 (Terry and Christine Hagan and LA Real Estate) from R‑2 and O‑2 to R‑4 east of North 48th Street between Francis and Martin Street. - 26-95 through 26-101: Approval of lease agreements for Aging Partners Senior Center programs in David City, Lincoln (Grace Lutheran), Malcolm, Bennet, Firth, Hickman, and Osceola (Polk County). Resolutions – 1st Reading, Public Hearing, and Action (Charter Amendments) - 26R-439 & 26R-440: Placing on the November general election ballot a proposed charter amendment (and alternative) to change the city election date. - 26R-441 & 26R-442: Placing on the November ballot a proposed charter amendment (and alternative) to impose city council term limits. - 26R-443: Placing on the November ballot a proposed charter amendment allowing residents outside city limits to vote in city elections. Resolutions – 1st Reading (Other) - 26R-428: Appointment of Carmen Maurer to the Historic Preservation Commission (term to April 2028). - 26R-429 & 26R-430: Appointment and reappointments to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees. - 26R-432: Reappointments to the StarTran Advisory Board. - 26R-433: Reappointment of Steve Hubka to the Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Board. - 26R-434: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the city (August 16–31, 2026). - 26R-435: Approving an agreement with Public Consulting Group for GEMT program cost recovery consulting. - 26R-436 & 26R-437: Amending the FY 2025‑2026 CIP to authorize TIF funds ($40,000 for Creative Placemaking in Mid‑South Belmont; $1,500,000 for University Place Commercial Corridor Façade Restoration and Streetscape Enhancement). - 26R-438: Special Permit 26032 (Lincoln Lutheran Association) for a parking lot in an R‑2 district at 1100 North 56th Street (with waiver). Ordinances – 1st Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-102: Lease with Larry Wulf for Aging Partners Medicaid Waiver program space in Geneva, NE. - 26-103: Text Amendment 26008 to include schools in use types allowing parking lots under special permit. - 26-104 & 26-105: Change of Zone 26016 (AG to P) and Annexation 26008 for approximately 154.88 acres at the northwest corner of North 27th Street and Arbor Road (Parks and Recreation). Pending List – Date Certain - 26-71: Street and Alley Vacation 26007 (alley between South 13th/14th and L/M Streets) – previously delayed to September 21, 2026. Pending List (No Date Certain) - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. requests for change of zone (AG to H‑4), special permit, and conditional zoning agreement near 95th and O Street – held over from 2024. - 26R-295: Interlocal Agreement for Phase 2 Saltillo Road intersection improvements (roundabouts and third lane at S. 62nd Street) – moved to pending list on June 29, 2026. Key Outcomes - No outcomes are recorded in the available source material. The agenda indicates that votes were scheduled on consent items, liquor resolutions, resolution 26R‑414, and the charter amendment resolutions (26R‑439 to 26R‑443). Actual decisions are unknown.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on August 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM (last Monday of the month). The agenda covered consent items, liquor license applications, resolutions, ordinances, and pending items. No minutes or transcript were provided, so the summaries below reflect the planned agenda items only; actual discussion, testimony, and voting outcomes are not recorded in the available documents. Consent Calendar - Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Resolution 26R-389 to appoint Risha Gumudavalli and Simon Brockmeier for terms ending June 1, 2027; and 26R-390 to reappoint Tammy Poe and Katie Graf for terms ending April 27, 2029. - Beal Slough Trail Project: 26R-391 – Approval of contractor selection and construction contract for the Beal Slough Trail Project (TAP-55(182), CN 13366). - Lincoln Area Bridges Rehabilitation: 26R-392 – Contractor selection and contract for bridge rehabilitation (LCLC-55(188), CN 13491, City Project 705553). - NW 56th Street Detour Interlocal Agreement: 26R-393 – Agreement with Lancaster County for detour routing during NW 56th Street construction. - 70th & Nebraska Parkway Turn Lane Project: 26R-394 – Agreement for construction engineering services (HSIP-5247(14), CN13458, City Project 705641). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Minutes from August 17, 2026 meeting placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments or testimony are recorded because no transcript was provided. The agenda included an open microphone session for matters not on the agenda at the end of the meeting. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 26R-410 & 26R-411: Application of Red Herring Concepts LLC (dba Drift) for a Class CK liquor license and manager application of Anthony Young at 819 O Street. - 26R-412: Special designated license application of Rhino Dynamics (dba Duffy's Tavern) for an outdoor area at 1412 O Street on September 18, 19 & 20, 2026. - 26R-415 through 26R-419: Multiple applications for special designated licenses to cover outdoor areas on Canopy Street (from R to Q Street) on September 12 & 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for Hiro 88 Bar, Tank’s Country, The CORNer Bar, Mellow Mushroom, and Gate 25. Public Hearing – Resolutions - 26R-395: Report of new and pending claims against the City for August 1–15, 2026. - 26R-396: Designation of the Human Rights Manager as the City’s Title VI Coordinator. - 26R-397: Designation of the Human Rights Manager as the City’s ADA Coordinator. - 26R-398: Approval of a request to the City Performance Audit Committee to determine whether an audit of the Finance Department’s payment card processing services is appropriate. Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-91: Change of Zone 21057A – Amendment to the Wilderness Crossing Planned Unit Development (Tuscany Townhomes) to modify lot area and width requirements for single-family lots, located at southwest corner of South 1st Street and West Pioneers Boulevard. Resolutions – 1st Reading - 26R-413: Construction Services Agreement Supplement 4 for pavement construction on Adams Street from 36th to 49th Street (LCLC-5250(4), CN13440, City Project 702976). - 26R-414: Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for cloud and software solutions (four-year term with renewal option). Ordinances – 1st Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-92: Amendment to LMC Section 12.08.270 to allow alcohol in the Cottonwood Commons Building at Canopy Yard when not open to the public. - 26-93: Change of Zone 26015 – Rezone property at 4101 South 88th Street from AGR to R-1. - 26-94: Change of Zone 26014 – Rezone property east of North 48th Street between Francis and Martin Street from R-2 and O-2 to R-4. - 26-95 through 26-101: Lease agreements for Aging Partners Senior Center programs in David City, Lincoln (Grace Lutheran Church), Malcolm, Bennet (American Legion), Firth, Hickman, and Osceola (Polk County), all running from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028. Pending List – Date Certain - 26-71: Street and Alley Vacation 26007 – Continuation of public hearing delayed to September 21, 2026, for vacation of alley between South 13th/14th Streets and L/M Streets. Pending List - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. – Rezone, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement for property near 95th and O Street (held pending since December 2024). - 26R-295: Interlocal agreement for Phase 2 Saltillo Road intersection improvements (three roundabouts and third lane at S. 62nd Street), moved to pending list on June 29, 2026. Key Outcomes No voting outcomes or decisions are recorded in the available documents (no minutes or transcript provided). All items listed above were scheduled for consideration, but actual council action is unknown.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The agenda included a consent agenda for liquor licenses, public hearings on multiple resolutions and ordinances, and final action on the 2026-28 Operating Budget and various fee schedules. No public comment session was scheduled for this date (open microphone sessions were held on August 10 and 31). Due to the Labor Day holiday, the council will not meet on September 7, 2026. Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers: Clerk's letters and mayor's approval of resolutions and ordinances from August 3 and August 10, 2026; Lincoln Electric financial statement for July 2026 (placed on file). - Petitions and Communications: Administrative Amendment 26039 (Prairie Village North PUD) and Administrative Amendment 26035 (Briarhurst Community Unit Plan) placed on file. Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions - The following liquor license applications were scheduled for public hearing and vote as consent items: - 26R-383: Renteria Taco Rico – Class C license at 5304 South 56th Street. - 26R-384: Manager application of Ricardo Diaz De Leon for Renteria Taco Rico. - 26R-385: Mingalar Asian Market – Class B license at 1328 South 33rd Street. - 26R-386: Manager application of Maung Aung for Mingalar Asian Market. - 26R-387: Manager application of Sadiyah Ali for HopCat Lincoln. - 26R-388: Outdoor area addition for WC's South Lounge & Sports Bar. - 26R-399: Hiro 88 Bar – special designated licenses for multiple dates in September–November 2026. - 26R-400 through 26R-404: Special designated licenses for various establishments (Hiro 88, Tank's Country, The CORNer Bar, Mellow Mushroom, Gate 25) for an outdoor area on Canopy Street on September 5, 2026. - 26R-405: Governor Pillen Inaugural Committee – special designated licenses for events in September and October 2026. Public Hearings - Resolutions - 26R-376: Contract with Rochester Armored Car for armored car services (4-year term, not to exceed $28,000, with renewal option). - 26R-377: Special Permit 26029 for Advantage Trucking LLC to allow a salvage yard with a setback waiver at 4333 W Monroe Court. - 26R-378: Professional Services Agreement with Consultants in Infectious Disease, LLC for medical consultation services (not to exceed $70,440.57, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). - 26R-379/380: Victory Park Phase F redevelopment agreement and TIF fund appropriation ($850,000) for property at 600 South 70th Street (old VA Hospital). Public Hearings - Ordinances (2nd Reading) - 26-71: Street and Alley Vacation 26007 – City application to vacate an alley between 13th and 14th Streets and L and M Streets (delayed from August 10). - 26-91: Change of Zone 21057A – Tuscany Townhomes, LLC amendment to Wilderness Crossing PUD to modify lot area and width requirements. Ordinances - 3rd Reading - 26-90: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code sections regarding the Library Board's powers and duties. Budget Resolutions & Ordinances – Action Only - 26R-338: Adoption of the 2026-28 Operating Budget & CIP (public hearing held August 3; action delayed to August 24). - 26R-339 through 26R-351: Updated fee schedules for various city services (planning applications, ambulance, salvage operations, open burning, body art, child care, food code, noise variance, solid waste, public swimming pools, onsite wastewater systems, property transfers, illicit discharges). - 26R-352: New water rate schedule for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28. - 26R-353: New wastewater rate schedule. - 26R-354: New solid waste system use charges. - 26-74: Amendment to increase occupation tax on refuse haulers from $20.80 to $21.85 per ton effective January 1, 2028. Resolutions - 1st Reading - 26R-389/390: Appointments/reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. - 26R-391: Beal Slough Trail Project construction contract authorization. - 26R-392: Lincoln Area Bridges Rehabilitation project. - 26R-393: Interlocal agreement with Lancaster County for NW 56th Street detour. - 26R-394: Engineering services agreement for 70th & Nebraska Parkway Turn Lane Improvement. - 26R-395: Acceptance of new and pending claims against the City (August 1-15, 2026). - 26R-396/397: Designating Human Rights Manager as Title VI Coordinator and ADA Coordinator. - 26R-398: Request for audit of Finance Department payment card processing services. Pending List - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning and special permit applications (delayed to pending list no date certain). - 26R-295: Interlocal agreement for Phase 2 Saltillo Road intersection improvements (moved to pending list no date certain). Key Outcomes No transcript or minutes were provided for this meeting; therefore, actual votes, public testimony, and decisions are not available. The agenda indicates that all public hearing items were scheduled for action, and many items had been previously delayed. It is likely that the council voted on the consent agenda, resolutions, ordinances, and budget items as listed, but specific outcomes cannot be confirmed.