Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting included approval of a consent agenda, several public hearings for liquor licenses and other resolutions, adoption of the city’s two‑year operating budget and capital improvement program, approval of various fee schedules and rate increases, and action on a tax levy request from the Lincoln Airport Authority. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. No transcript or minutes of the meeting were provided; this summary is based solely on the published agenda. Consent Calendar - Reappointments to the Procurement Appeals Board (Ken Fougeron and Heather Seba) and to the Electrical Advisory, Appeals, and Examining Board (John Whitmer) were approved 7‑0. - The Clerk’s Letter and Mayor’s approval of resolutions and ordinances from August 12, 2024, were placed on file. - The Lincoln Electric System Financial and Operating Statement for July 2024 was placed on file. - A hearing date of September 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. was set for a Class I liquor license application for The Sitch, LLC (1140 O Street) (adopted 7‑0). - An administrative amendment to Preliminary Plat 23060 for Advantage Trucking Addition was placed on file. - Two special permits and a use permit were referred to the Planning Department. Public Hearings – Liquor Resolutions - Charging Station Coffee, LLC (Class C license, 6128 Havelock Ave.): Adopted for denial 7‑0 (items 4a and 4b). - Littleson East, LLC dba Watering Hole East (Manager Dakota Classon, 8300 Northwoods Dr.): Adopted for approval 7‑0 (item 4c). - McKenny’s Pub, LLC dba McKinney’s Irish Pub (special designated licenses for multiple dates at 151 N 8th St.): Adopted for approval 7‑0 (item 4d). - Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC (special designated licenses for Sept. 20, 2024 at 201 N 7th St. and Sept. 28, 2024 at 151 N 8th St.): Both adopted for approval 7‑0 (items 4e and 4f). Public Hearing – Resolutions - Claims Report (August 1–15, 2024): Adopted 7‑0 (item 5a). Public Hearing – Ordinances (2nd Reading) - Text Amendment 24011 (Airport Hazard Area blanket height permits): Public hearing held; second reading completed. No final vote noted on this agenda (item 6a). Ordinances – 3rd Reading - Correcting legal description of annexed area (repealing/replacing Ordinance 21642): Passed 7‑0 (item 7a). Resolutions – Action Only - Lincoln Airport Authority Tax Levy Request (24R‑352): A motion to divide the question passed 5‑2; the resolution as amended was adopted 7‑0 (item 8a). Budget Resolutions & Ordinances – Action Only - 2024‑26 City Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program (24R‑342): A motion to accept a substitute resolution was adopted 7‑0; the resolution as amended was adopted 7‑0 (item 9a). - Fee schedules for planning, ambulance, salvage, open burning, body art, food, noise, solid waste, water wells, swimming pools, onsite wastewater, illicit discharges, and air pollution regulation (items 9b‑9o): All adopted with votes of 7‑0 or (for items 9b and 9j) 6‑1. - Water, wastewater, and solid waste rate increases (items 9p‑9r): Adopted 6‑1 (water/wastewater) and 7‑0 (solid waste). - 1% restricted funds authority increase (24R‑343): Adopted 7‑0 (item 9s). - Amendments to Emergency Alarm System permit fees (24‑97) and refuse hauler occupation tax (24‑98): Both passed 7‑0. - 2024 Municipal Improvements Bonds (24‑99, up to $12.2 million): A motion to adopt a substitute ordinance including sidewalks passed 6‑1; the ordinance as amended passed 6‑1. - Transfer of unspent appropriations between CIP projects (24‑100): Passed 7‑0. Resolutions – 1st Reading - Professional services agreements for A Street (40th‑56th) rehabilitation (24R‑370, 24R‑371): First reading held. - Interlocal agreement with Lincoln Public Schools for naloxone administration (24R‑372): First reading held. Ordinances – 1st Reading - Telecommunication Occupation Tax rate reduction from 6% to 4% (24‑106): First reading held. - N. 26th & U Street Redevelopment Agreement (24R‑373), CIP amendment for $357,706 in TIF (24R‑374), and Tax Allocation Bonds (24‑107): First reading held. Pending List - Falcon Corner redevelopment items (12a‑12h): Extended for one week without date certain. Public Comment - Open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda. No speakers are recorded in the agenda. Key Outcomes - Adopted: Consent items, liquor licenses (denials and approvals), claims report, budget and CIP, fee schedules, rate increases, bond ordinance, and various other resolutions; all with votes as noted. - Passed: Ordinance correcting legal description (21650), alarm and refuse hauler ordinances (21651, 21652), bond ordinance as amended (21653), and CIP transfer ordinance (21654). - Deferred to next meeting: Airport Authority tax levy; Pending List items remain on pending list. - First readings completed: Several resolutions and ordinances advanced to second reading. - Next meeting: No meeting on September 2 due to Labor Day; next regular meeting likely September 9, 2024.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM with all members present except Councilmember Carlson. The meeting covered consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second and third reading of ordinances, first reading of appointments and claims, and updates on various pending items. The council took several votes, including delaying the Lincoln Airport Authority tax levy request to August 26, 2024, and passing three zoning text amendments. Consent Calendar - Clerk's Letters and Mayor's Approval of resolutions from July 29 and August 5, 2024 were placed on file. - Resolution 24R-356 setting a September 9, 2024 hearing date for a Class D Liquor License for Graze Craze Lenox Village was adopted (6-0). - Resolution 24R-357 setting a September 9, 2024 hearing date for a Catering License addition to Mellow Mushroom's Class I Liquor License was adopted (6-0). - Administrative amendments for Advantage2 Trucking Addition and Park Place Estates Community Unit Plan were placed on file. - Special Permit 24025 for soil mining and excavation at S. 96th Street and Roca Road was referred to the Planning Department. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions (Items 4.a – 4.i) - All nine liquor license applications and manager approvals were adopted for approval (6-0 each): - 24R-358: Big 10 Sports Bar and Grill (Class C) - 24R-359: Manager Cory Schaefer for Big 10 Sports - 24R-360: Salty's Lodge (Class CK) - 24R-361: Manager Thomas S. Rekasis for Salty's Lodge - 24R-362: Longwells (special designated licenses for outdoor area on Canopy Street on specific dates) - 24R-363: Gate 25 (same outdoor area) - 24R-364: Hiro 88 (same outdoor area) - 24R-365: Tank's (same outdoor area) - 24R-369: Mellow Mushroom (same outdoor area) Public Hearing – Resolutions - 24R-352: Approving a tax levy request from Lincoln Airport Authority. The council made a verbal motion to delay action only to August 26, 2024 (6-0). - 24R-353: Authorizing an application to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant funding for renovation and expansion of Antelope Park playground. The resolution was adopted (6-0). Public Hearing – Ordinances 2nd Reading - 24-104: Correcting the legal description of an area to be annexed by repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 21642. This item had its second reading but no vote was recorded in the agenda. Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions (Items 7.a – 7.c) - 24-101: Text Amendment 24009 clarifying accessory building “floor” area in Lincoln Municipal Code. Passed (6-0; Ordinance 21647). - 24-102: Text Amendment 24010 allowing more than two single-family dwellings on certain lots in specified zoning districts. Passed (6-0; Ordinance 21648). - 24-103: Text Amendment 24007 converting special permits for on- and off-sale alcohol to conditional uses. Passed (6-0; Ordinance 21649). Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 8.a – 8.c) - 24R-366: Reappointing Ken Fougeron and Heather Seeba to the Procurement Appeals Board (term to September 1, 2027). - 24R-367: Reappointing John Whitmer to the Electrical Advisory, Appeals, and Examining Board (term to August 15, 2027). - 24R-368: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for August 1 through August 15, 2024. These items had their first reading; no vote was recorded in the agenda. Ordinances – 1st Reading - 24-105: Text Amendment 24011 to expand blanket height permits in the Airport Hazard Area and remove post-construction certification for single-family and two-family homes under certain conditions. This item had its first reading. Pending List – Date Certain (Items 10.a – 10.w) - The council received updates on multiple pending items that had been delayed to August 26, 2024 via earlier verbal motion. These include the 2024-26 Operating Budget & CIP (24R-342), fee schedules for various departments (24R-325 through 24R-337), water/wastewater/solid waste rate schedules (24R-339, 24R-340, 24R-341), an amendment to the emergency alarm ordinance (24-97), an occupation tax on refuse haulers (24-98), issuance of 2024 Municipal Improvement Bonds (24-99), and transfer of unspent appropriations (24-100). No action was taken at this meeting. Pending List – Extended One Week (Items 11.a – 11.h) - The following Falcon Corner redevelopment items remain on the pending list without a date certain: 24R-18 (Comprehensive Plan Conformance), 24R-35 (Redevelopment Agreement), 24R-36 (TIF appropriation), 24-10 (Tax Allocation Bonds), 23R-638 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment), 23-158 (Annexation), 23R-639 (Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement), and 23-159 (Change of Zone). No action was taken. Public Comment - No public comments were recorded at this meeting. The next open microphone session was scheduled for August 26, 2024. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 3:57 PM.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in a regular session. The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings on resolutions and ordinances, multiple first readings, and a lengthy pending list with items delayed to future meetings. All council members were present. The Mayor’s Award of Excellence was presented to Curt Helgoth from the Information Services division of the Finance Department for Loss Prevention and Customer Relations. Consent Calendar - 24R-344: Appointing Susan Sapp to the City Personnel Board for a partial term ending June 22, 2026. Adopted 7-0 (A-94714). - 24R-348: Approving distribution of interest earnings on short-term investments of IDLE Funds for June 2024. Adopted 7-0 (A-94715). - Report from City Treasurer of cash on hand as of June 30, 2024. Placed on file. - 24R-349: Setting hearing date for Big 10 Sports, LLC dba Big 10 Sports Bar and Grill for a Class C Liquor License. Adopted 7-0 (A-94716). - 24R-350: Setting hearing date for Charging Station Coffee, LLC dba The Charging Station for a Class C Liquor License. Adopted 7-0 (A-94717). - 24R-351: Setting hearing date for manager application of Dakota B. Classon for Littleson East, LLC dba Watering Hole East. Adopted 7-0 (A-94718). - 24R-355: Setting hearing date for Welcome Back, LLC dba Salty’s Lodge for a Class CK Liquor License. Adopted 7-0 (A-94719). - Administrative amendments placed on file: 24046 (51 Commons Amendment) and 24043 (Pine Woods PUD). Approved by Planning Director. Public Hearings – Resolutions - 24R-345: Professional Services Agreement between City and Consultants in Infectious Disease, LLC for LLCHD medical consultation services, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. Adopted 7-0 (A-94720). - 24R-346: Approving Downtown Lincoln Association’s 2024-2025 BID Maintenance and Management Budget and Program of Work. Adopted 7-0 (A-94721). - 24R-347: Accepting report of new and pending claims against the City for July 16-31, 2024. Adopted 7-0 (A-94722). Public Hearings – Ordinances (Second Reading) - 24-101: Text Amendment 24009 clarifying accessory building floor area. Second reading held; no action taken. - 24-102: Text Amendment 24010 allowing more than two single-family dwellings on lots in certain districts. Second reading held; no action taken. - 24-103: Text Amendment 24007 converting special permits for alcohol sales to conditional uses. Second reading held; no action taken. First Readings - 24R-352: Approving tax levy request from Lincoln Airport Authority. First reading; no action. - 24R-353: Authorizing application for Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Antelope Park playground renovation/expansion. First reading; no action. - 24-104: Correcting legal description of annexed area. First reading; no action. Pending List – Date Certain (Items delayed to August 26, 2024) - The council considered a verbal motion to remove item 24R-342 (adopting 2024-26 Operating Budget & CIP) from the pending list for clarification. The motion clarified that the comment period for the One and Six Year Street and Highway Program is extended until August 22, 2024, and that the program reflects an average annual expenditure of $34.4 million. The item was then placed back on the pending list for action only on August 26, 2024. - Items 24R-325 through 24R-343, and ordinances 24-97 through 24-100, were all previously delayed from August 5 and remain on the pending list for action on August 26, 2024. These include fee schedules for various services, utility rate increases, bond issuance, and other operational matters. Pending List (Extended One Week) - Items 24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, and 23-159, all related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project at NW 48th Street and Interstate 80, remain on the pending list with no date certain for action. Public Comment - The open microphone session was held for comments on matters not on the agenda. No specific comments were recorded in the agenda. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items and public hearing resolutions were adopted by unanimous 7-0 votes. - The Council clarified the comment period for the One and Six Year Street and Highway Program and delayed action on the budget and other items to August 26, 2024. - The Falcon Corner redevelopment package remains pending. - The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met on August 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. for a regular meeting, preceded by a public hearing on the 2024-26 budget. All council members were present except Councilmember Bowers. The council approved two ordinances on final reading, introduced several resolutions and ordinances on first reading, and unanimously voted to delay action on all budget-related items to a future meeting on August 26, 2024. Consent Calendar - Approved reports from the City Clerk and Mayor on resolutions and ordinances passed on July 15 and July 22, 2024. - Placed on file an administrative amendment to Special Permit 22045A for the Hawley Corners Community Unit Plan, reducing the rear yard setback for Lot 3 to 2.5 feet. - Referred to the Planning Department: Special Permit 24024 for a heliport at 801 Cresthill Lane and Text Amendment 24011 concerning blanket height permits in the Airport Hazard Area. - No miscellaneous referrals. All consent items were approved by unanimous vote. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded in the agenda. Open microphone sessions were scheduled for August 12 and August 26, 2024. Discussion Items - Ordinances – Third Reading and Final Passage: - 24-94 (Change of Zone 24016): Application of Diamond Enterprises, LLC to rezone property at 3501 W O Street from H-3 Highway Commercial to I-1 Industrial. Passed 6-0. - 24-96 (Text Amendment 24008): Application of Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln to modify the definition of “Academies” in the Lincoln Municipal Code. Passed 6-0. - Resolutions – First Reading: Resolutions 24R-344 through 24R-347 were introduced, covering appointments, professional services agreement, Downtown Lincoln Association BID budget, and claims report. No action taken. - Ordinances – First Reading: Ordinances 24-101 through 24-103 were introduced, addressing accessory building definitions, multiple main uses on a lot, and conversion of alcohol sales special permits to conditional uses. No action taken. - Pending List – Extended One Week: Items related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, 23-159) were continued on the pending list without date certain. Public Hearing on the 2024-26 Budget - The council held a public hearing on the Mayor’s Recommended 2024-26 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and One- and Six-Year Street and Highway Program. - All budget-related resolutions (24R-325 through 24R-343) and ordinances (24-97 through 24-100) were presented and unanimously moved (6-0) to delay action to August 26, 2024. Items included fee schedules for various city services, rate schedules for water, wastewater, and solid waste, and the issuance of municipal improvements bonds not to exceed $12,200,000. Key Outcomes - Ordinances approved: 24-94 (rezoning) and 24-96 (academy definitions) passed 6-0 on final reading. - Budget action delayed: All budget items (resolutions and ordinances) were deferred to August 26, 2024, by unanimous vote (6-0). - Future meetings: Open microphone sessions on August 12 and August 26, 2024. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m. Note: This summary is based solely on the meeting agenda, as no transcript or minutes were provided.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 29, 2024 (per the agenda) at 5:30 PM, adjourning at 7:32 PM. All members were present except Weber. The meeting included consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second readings of ordinances, and first readings of FY2024-26 budget-related items. Votes were recorded on several items. Consent Calendar - 24R-314: Reappointed Lachel Bradley-Williams and Jessica Gieseke to the Community Forestry Advisory Board for terms expiring August 14, 2027. Adopted, 5-1 (A-94705). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances from July 8, 2024 placed on file. - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for June 2024 placed on file. - Administrative Amendment 24031 to the Southwest Village Heights 1st Addition Preliminary Plat approved by the Planning Director on July 15, 2024, placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded in the agenda or transcript. The agenda noted opportunities for public input on consent agenda items and an open microphone session, but no specific testimony was documented. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 24R-320A (MCO, LLC dba The Mercato, Class C license): Approved 6-0 (A-94706). - 24R-321 (Manager Krista L. Hauptmeier for The Mercato): Approved 6-0 (A-94707). - 24R-322 (Hopper Mobile Bar Inc. dba Hopper Mobile Bar, Class CK license): Denied 6-0 (A-94708). - 24R-323 (Manager Jazmin Patton for Hopper Mobile Bar): Denied 6-0 (A-94709). - 24R-324 (Leighton's Pub, LLC dba Leighton's Pub, special designated license for outdoor area on August 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.): Approved 6-0 (A-94710). Public Hearing – Resolutions - 24R-316: Directing submittal of a $13,900,000 General Obligation Bond Issue for Stormwater Drainage and Flood Management System Improvements to voters on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot. Adopted 6-0 (A-94711). - 24R-319: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for July 1–15, 2024. Adopted 6-0 (A-94712). - 24R-320 (Miscellaneous 24004): Reclassifying NW 27th Street north of Purple Heart Highway from Collector to Minor Arterial in the Access Management Policy. Adopted 6-0 (A-94713). Public Hearing – Ordinances (Second Reading) - 24-94 (Change of Zone 24016): Application of Diamond Enterprises, LLC to rezone property at 3501 W O Street from H-3 Highway Commercial to I-1 Industrial. Second reading held; no vote recorded. - 24-96 (Text Amendment 24008): Application of Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln to amend Lincoln Municipal Code Section 27.02.020 to modify the definition of “Academies.” Second reading held; no vote recorded. FY2024-26 Budget Items – First Reading (Public Hearing August 5, 2024; Action Delayed to August 26, 2024) The following items were introduced for first reading. A public hearing is scheduled for August 5, 2024, and council action is requested to be delayed until August 26, 2024: - 24R-342: Adopting the 2024-26 City of Lincoln Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and One- and Six-Year Street and Highway Program. - 24R-325: Miscellaneous 24005 – Adopting fee schedules for application reviews under Ch. 14.20, Title 26, and Title 27 for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026. - 24R-326: Updated fees for ambulance services for FY 2024-2025. - 24R-327: Updated permit fees for salvage, recycling, and composting operations under LMC Chapter 5.41. - 24R-328: Updated fees for open burning permits under LMC Chapter 8.06. - 24R-329: Updated fees under LMC Chapter 8.08 (Body Art Establishments). - 24R-330: Updated fees under LMC Chapter 8.20 (Food Code). - 24R-331: Updated noise variance fees under LMC Chapter 8.24. - 24R-332: Updated fees under LMC Chapter 8.32 (Solid Wastes). - 24R-333: Updated fees under LMC Chapter 8.44 (Water Wells). - 24R-334: Updated fees under LMC Chapter 8.38 (Public Swimming Pools). - 24R-335: Updated fees under LMC Chapter 24.38 (Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems). - 24R-336: Updated permit fees under LMC Chapter 24.42 (Regulation of Property Transfers with Onsite Systems). - 24R-337: Updated permit fees under LMC Chapter 28.02 (Illicit Discharges). - 24R-338: Amending Lincoln-Lancaster County Air Pollution Control Regulations, Article 1, Section 6 Fees. - 24R-339: New rate schedule for Lincoln Water System for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 (proposed increase in water use charges). - 24R-340: New rate schedule for Lincoln Wastewater System. - 24R-341: New rate schedule for Lincoln Solid Waste System. - 24R-343: Resolution to increase restricted funds authority by 1% per Neb. Rev. Stat. §13-519. - 24-97: Amending LMC Chapter 5.56 (Emergency Alarm Systems) to revise processing and renewal fees. - 24-98: Amending Section 8.32.150 to provide for an occupation tax on refuse haulers. - 24-99: Authorizing issuance of 2024 Municipal Improvements Bonds not to exceed $12,200,000. - 24-100: Approving transfer of unspent and unencumbered appropriations between certain Capital Improvement Projects. Pending List (Extended One Week, No Date Certain) The following items remained on the pending list: - 24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, 23-159: All related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (FFF, LLC) at NW 48th Street and Interstate 80, including comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, zoning, development agreement, and TIF bonds. Action was delayed indefinitely per a January 29, 2024 motion. Key Outcomes - Approved (5-1): Reappointment of Bradley-Williams and Gieseke to the Community Forestry Advisory Board. - Approved (6-0): Liquor licenses for The Mercato (Class C and manager), Leighton's Pub special designated license, and all three resolutions (bond election, claims report, street reclassification). - Denied (6-0): Hopper Mobile Bar Class CK license and manager application. - Second Reading Held: Two ordinances (rezoning at 3501 W O Street and text amendment for academies) received second reading; no vote recorded. - First Reading Held: All FY2024-26 budget items (resolutions and ordinances) were introduced; public hearing set for August 5, 2024, with action delayed to August 26, 2024. - Pending Items: The Falcon Corner redevelopment package remains on the pending list without a scheduled return date.

The Lincoln City Council met on July 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (though the agenda indicates July 22, the meeting date is recorded as July 23, 2024). The meeting included consent agenda approvals, public hearings on liquor licenses and service agreements, and final passage of numerous ordinances related to pay adjustments, redevelopment projects, annexations, zoning changes, and historic preservation standards. All items were approved with near-unanimous votes, with one dissent on the appointment to the Library Board. No public comments were made outside of the agenda items. Consent Calendar - 24R-301: Appointing Terri Dunlap to the Lincoln City Library Board for a term expiring August 31, 2031. (Adopted, 6-1; A-94692) - 24R-313: Reappointment of Yohance L. Christie as City Attorney for a two-year term effective July 21, 2024. (Adopted, 7-0; A-94693) - Petitions and communications were placed on file or referred to the Planning Department without council vote. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were received during the open microphone session, as the scheduled open microphone dates for July were July 15 and July 29, 2024. Discussion Items (Note: The agenda did not record discussion, only votes. The following are the major items considered.) Liquor License Approvals - 24R-317: Manager application of Olivia Longsine for EHPV Operating Group, LLC dba Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar at 955 W O Street. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-94694) - 24R-318: Application of Governor Pillen Inaugural Committee for special designated licenses for an outdoor event area at 1425 H Street on multiple dates in August through October 2024. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-94695) Minority Health Initiative Grant Service Agreements The council approved six service agreements between the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and community organizations for the Minority Health Initiative Grant, each for the period January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025: - 24R-302: Asian Community and Cultural Center (Adopted, 7-0; A-94696) - 24R-303: El Centro de las Americas (Adopted, 7-0; A-94697) - 24R-304: Good Neighbor Community Center (Adopted, 7-0; A-94698) - 24R-305: Malone Center (Adopted, 7-0; A-94699) - 24R-306: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska (Adopted, 7-0; A-94700) Comprehensive Plan Conformance - 24R-307: Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24015 for adding the "Bethany Land Purchase" to the Capital Improvement Program for FY2022/2023-2027/2028 on property at 1700 N. Cotner Blvd. (Adopted, 7-0; A-94701) Employee Pay Schedule Amendments (Ordinances 24-76 through 24-84) The council passed nine ordinances amending pay schedules for various employee groups: - 24-76: Changed the pay range for Senior Attorney (Class 0707) from W04 to W05 and Chief Assistant City Attorney (Class 0708) from W05 to W06. (Passed, 7-0; 21628) - 24-77: Changed the pay range for Utility Engineering Specialist (Class 5300) from C30 to C34. (Passed, 7-0; 21629) - 24-78: Adjusted pay ranges for employees in the 'X' prefix group. (Passed, 7-0; 21630) - 24-79: Adjusted pay ranges for employees in the 'E' prefix group. (Passed, 7-0; 21631) - 24-80: Adjusted pay ranges for employees in the 'W' prefix group. (Passed, 7-0; 21632) - 24-81: Adjusted pay ranges for employees in the 'DSS' prefix group. (Passed, 7-0; 21633) - 24-82: Adjusted pay ranges for employees in the 'M' prefix group in accordance with the current bargaining agreement. (Passed, 7-0; 21634) - 24-83: Adjusted pay ranges for employees in the 'P' prefix group in accordance with the current bargaining agreement. (Passed, 7-0; 21636) - 24-84: Adjusted pay ranges for employees in the 'F' prefix group. (Passed, 7-0; 21636) Street & Alley Vacation - 24-85: Vacation of the east-west alley between O and P Streets, and between N Antelope Valley Pkwy and N 20th Street, adjacent to property of Union Bank and Trust. (Passed, 7-0; 21637) N. 48th & Madison Avenue Mixed Use Redevelopment The council approved three related items for the redevelopment project at N. 48th Street and Madison Avenue: - 24R-295: Approving the Redevelopment Agreement between the City, New Generation Properties, LLC, and B & J Partnership, LTD. (Adopted, 7-0; A-94702) - 24R-296: Amending the FY23/24 CIP to authorize and appropriate $2,292,163 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF). (Adopted, 7-0; A-94703) - 24-86: Authorizing the issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds not to exceed $2,292,163 for the project. (Passed, 7-0; 21638) Temporary Transit Station Lease - 24-87: Approving a lease agreement with 1033 Brandeis, LLC for space at 333 S. 11th Street for a temporary transit station for a three-year term. (Passed, 7-0; 21639) Annexation and Rezoning – NW 19th & W Homer Drive - 24-88: Annexation of 1.13 acres on property at NW 19th Street and W Homer Drive (application of Starostka-Lewis, LLC). (Passed, 7-0; 21640) - 24-89: Change of zone from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential on the same property. (Passed, 7-0; 21641) Right-of-Way Annexation – W Vine - 24-90: Annexation of right-of-way for W Vine between NW 48th Street and NW 56th Street (application of Planning Department). (Passed, 7-0; 21642) Rezoning – Southwood Center - 24-92: Change of zone from O-3 Office District to B-2 Planned Neighborhood Business District within the existing Southwood Center Use Permit at 5555 S. 27th Street (application of West Gate Bank). (Passed, 7-0; 21643) Historic Preservation Code Amendments The council approved a comprehensive update to the Historic Preservation District regulations: - 24-93: Text Amendment 24006 amending Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 27.57 to add definitions, refine designation procedures, require structural and alternatives analysis for demolition, establish a one-year hold period after denial of a demolition request, and add a violation provision with fines up to $100. (Passed, 7-0; 21644) - 24R-292: Resolution adopting the Historic Preservation Design Standards as Title 3, Chapter 3.86 of the City Design Standards. (Adopted, 7-0; A-94704) Key Outcomes - Total Votes: 23 items were voted on (2 consent, 2 liquor, 6 resolutions, 13 ordinances/related resolutions), all passed with 7-0 votes except the Library Board appointment (6-1). - Items Introduced but Not Voted: Several resolutions and ordinances had their first reading and were deferred for future action, including reappointments to the Community Forestry Advisory Board (24R-314), a proposed $13.9 million stormwater bond election resolution (24R-316), a claims report (24R-319), a reclassification of NW 27th Street (24R-320), and zoning changes for 3501 W O Street (24-94) and a text amendment for Academies definition (24-96). - Pending List: Items related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, 23-159) remain on the pending list extended for one week, with no date certain for action. - Next Steps: The council will continue with first-reading items and pending matters at future meetings.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting covered a consent calendar, public hearings for liquor licenses and resolutions, second and third readings of ordinances, first readings of resolutions, and a pending list. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session. Consent Calendar - 24R-282: Appointing Roméo Guerra to the Aging Partners Areawide Advisory Council – adopted 7-0 (A-94672). - 24R-283: Appointing Dr. Amanda Baron to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee – adopted 7-0 (A-94673). - 24R-284: Professional Services Agreement with Olsson for signal project at 84th St. & College Park Dr. – adopted 7-0 (A-94674). - 24R-285: Professional Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for signal replacement at Cotner Blvd. & Adams – adopted 7-0 (A-94675). - 24R-286: Approving 48 Ventures LLC dba Bar 48 as a keno satellite – adopted 7-0 (A-94676). - 24R-287: Approving 2024-2025 Joint Budget Committee Funding recommendations – adopted 7-0 (A-94677). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Placed on file. - 24R-308: Setting hearing date for MCO, LLC dba The Mercato liquor license – adopted 7-0 (A-94678). - 24R-309: Setting hearing date for Hopper Mobile Bar Inc. liquor license – adopted 7-0 (A-94679). - 24R-310: Setting hearing date for manager application for Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar – adopted 7-0 (A-94680). - Placed on File: Administrative amendments to Highland View Preliminary Plat and Southwest Village PUD. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 24R-300: Application of Kinkaider Brewing Co. for a special designated license at Bierhaus Maischaler (outdoor area, July 27, 3-10 p.m.) – adopted for approval 7-0 (A-94681). The item had been delayed from July 8. - 24R-311: Application of Witches' Brew, LLC for a Class C liquor license at 200 West P Street – adopted for approval 7-0 (A-94682). - 24R-312: Manager application of Carissa Pschenica for Witches' Brew – adopted for approval 7-0 (A-94683). Public Hearing – Resolutions - 24R-288: Preliminary Plat No. 24003 amendment by Capitol City Christian Church (reduce lots by 17, change layout) – adopted 7-0 (A-94684). - 24R-299: Accepting claims report for June 16-30, 2024 – adopted 7-0 (A-94685). - 24R-289: Master Agreement with Sirsi Corporation for library ILS software (5-year term) – adopted 7-0 (A-94686). - 24R-290: Interlocal Agreement for Youth and Family Crisis Response Center (City, County, Region V Systems) – adopted 7-0 (A-94687). - 24R-291: Special Permit amendment for Dominion South, LLC (waive lot width, reduce min. lot area for two-family dwellings) – adopted 7-0 (A-94688). - 24R-293: Pioneers Mixed-Income Row House Redevelopment Project Agreement with NeighborWorks Lincoln – adopted 7-0 (A-94689). - 24R-294: CIP amendment for $610,000 TIF for the same project – adopted 7-0 (A-94690). Ordinances – Second Reading (Items 6.a-6.u) These items had second reading. For most, no final action was taken on July 15; they were set for subsequent action dates anywhere from later in the meeting to July 22, 2024. Notable exception: - 24-91 (Change of Zone 16038A for Garner Industries): A verbal motion to suspend the rules to allow third reading and action that date was adopted 7-0; the ordinance then passed 7-0 as ordinance 21625. Ordinances – Third Reading (Items 7.a-7.c) - 24-74: Lease agreement with Lamar Company for billboard space near South St. & Winthrop Rd. – passed 6-0 (Councilmember Bowers absent) as ordinance 21626. - 24R-276: Conditional Change of Zone Agreement for Faiferlick property (8401 N 70th St.) – MTA 1 adopted 7-0; resolution adopted as amended 7-0 (A-94691). - 24-75: Change of Zone 24014 (AG to I-1) for same property – MTA 1 adopted 7-0; passed as amended 7-0 as ordinance 21627. Resolutions – First Reading (Items 8.a-8.h) These items were introduced for first reading and no action was taken on July 15. They include appointments and service agreements for the Minority Health Initiative Grant with several community organizations, the Bethany Land Purchase conformance review, and reappointment of the City Attorney. Pending List (Items 9.a-9.h) - All eight items related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (NW 48th & I-80) were extended one week. These remain on the pending list without a definite action date. Public Comment An open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda. No individuals spoke, or none are recorded in the available transcript. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items, liquor resolutions, and public hearing resolutions were adopted unanimously (7-0). - Ordinance 24-91 (Garner Industries zone change to PUD) was passed after a successful motion to suspend rules for immediate third reading. - Ordinance 24-74 (Lamar lease) passed 6-0 with one absence. - The Faiferlick zone change and related agreement were approved as amended. - Items on the pending list (Falcon Corner) were continued for one week. - The meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM (agenda time). Councilmembers Carlson and Shobe were absent, leaving five members present. The meeting covered a consent calendar, public hearings on a liquor license, numerous resolutions and ordinances, and updates on pending items. All votes were 5-0 unless otherwise noted. Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers: Approved supplemental professional services agreements for the Randolph Street Rehabilitation Project (engineering and environmental) with Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig; received the Investment Activity Report for quarter ending May 31, 2024; approved distribution of interest earnings on short-term investments for May; placed on file the City Treasurer’s cash report and Lincoln Electric System financial statement for May; and placed on file the Clerk’s Letter and Mayor’s Approval of resolutions/ordinances from June 10, 2024. (Items 1a–1g; all adopted or placed on file as listed.) - Petitions & Communications: Placed on file administrative amendments regarding Cordner Court (reduced side yard setbacks) and Fire Ridge Community Unit Plan (temporary private roadway); referred to Planning Department a zone change for Diamond Enterprises (H3 to I1), a special permit for alcohol sales at 2200 Wildcat Drive, and a text amendment to define “Academies” in the municipal code. (Items 2a–2b) - Miscellaneous Referrals: None. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were taken at this meeting. The agenda noted that open microphone sessions for July would be held on July 15 and 29. Discussion Items Several public hearings were conducted and actions taken: - Liquor License (Item 4a): Application of Kinkaider Brewing Co. dba Bierhaus Maischaler for a special designated license at 151 N 8th Street on July 27, 2024, from 3:00–10:00 p.m. The council voted 5-0 to delay the public hearing to July 15, 2024. - Stormwater Management Work Plan (Item 5a): Adopted the 2024-25 Work Plan for the interlocal agreement with Lower Platte South NRD. - Health Department Interlocal Agreements (Items 5b–5e): Approved agreements with the Villages of Sprague, Hallam, Roca, and Raymond for health regulation inspection/enforcement. - Claims Report (Item 5f): Approved report of new and pending claims against the city for June 1–15, 2024, including the Litwinowicz settlement. - Joint Police Training Academy (Item 5g): Approved interlocal agreement between Lincoln Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to create a joint training academy. - Tactical Flight Officer Support (Item 5h): Approved interlocal agreement with Nebraska State Patrol. - Beal Slough Trail (Items 5i–5j): Approved professional services supplemental agreement with JEO Consulting and interlocal agreement with Railroad Transportation Safety District for undercrossing of OPPD Bridge. - Building Demolition & Neglected Properties (Item 5k): Adopted as amended, assessing costs for demolition and cleanup on multiple properties (826 H St, 3317 N 51st, etc.) and penalties for neglected buildings. - Ordinances – 2nd Reading (Items 6a–6c): Items had their second reading: lease agreement with Lamar Company for billboard space at South & Winthrop; conditional change of zone agreement for Faiferlick property at 8401 N 70th St; and change of zone from AG to I-1 for same property. Action was taken on related resolutions (see Key Outcomes). - Ordinances – 3rd Reading (Items 7a–7b): Street & alley vacation application (SAV23005) for Wilderness Crossing LLC passed as amended 5-0; related first amendment to annexation/change of zone agreement adopted 5-0. - Ordinances – 3rd Reading (Items 8a–8d): All passed: lease for Health Department WIC program at Cornhusker Shopping Center; pay schedule amendments creating and adjusting classifications for Accounting Manager, Accountant III/II, Assistant City Controller, Assistant City Treasurer, and Transportation/Utilities Business Manager. Key Outcomes - Consent items were approved unanimously (5-0). - Liquor license hearing delayed one week to July 15, 2024 (5-0). - All public hearing resolutions (Items 5a–5k) adopted as listed, with Item 5k adopted as amended (5-0). - Second reading ordinances (Items 6a–6c) advanced with related resolutions (24R-276 adopted with substitute resolution, 5-0). - Third reading ordinances (Items 7a–8d) all passed (5-0). - First reading items (Items 9a–9m, 10a–10u) were introduced, including appointments to advisory boards, professional services agreements, keno satellite approval, budget committee recommendations, preliminary plat amendment, claims report, library software agreement, youth crisis response center interlocal agreement, special permit amendment, and Pioneers Mixed-Income Row House redevelopment project (with TIF). Action dates set for July 22, 2024 for some items. - Pending List (Items 11a–11h): All Falcon Corner/FFF LLC related items (comprehensive plan conformance, redevelopment agreement, TIF, bond issuance, comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, conditional annexation/zone change, and zone change) remained on the pending list with no date certain, extended one week. The meeting adjourned at 4:54 PM.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Washington. The meeting covered a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and development plans, multiple resolutions, and various ordinances. All voted items were approved unanimously (6-0). Key actions included approval of liquor licenses for Ironhorse Bar & Event Room, amendments to three redevelopment plans (University Place, Antelope Valley, Historic Hawley), several interlocal agreements, and the sale/exchange of city property for a supportive housing project. Consent Calendar The council approved the consent agenda (items 1–3) by a 6-0 vote. This included: - Approval of idle funds interest distribution for April 2024 (24R-277). - Setting a July 15, 2024 public hearing for the Witches' Brew liquor license application (24R-278). - Placing on file the city treasurer’s cash report, demolition assessment affidavits, and the clerk’s letter of approved resolutions. - Referrals to the Planning Department for various zone changes and a text amendment. Public Comments & Testimony An open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda. No specific public comments were recorded in the agenda or minutes. Discussion Items Items under public hearing were presented and voted without recorded debate. These included: - Liquor license and manager application for MBC Events, LLC dba Ironhorse Bar & Event Room (24R-279, 24R-280). - Comprehensive Plan conformance for amendments to the University Place Redevelopment Plan (increasing housing units from 54 to 57 and TIF from $1,925,205 to $2,292,163), Antelope Valley Redevelopment Plan (adding eight townhouse units at 2537 Vine Street), and the Historic Hawley Rehabilitation Project (24R-259, 24R-260, 24R-261). - Second reading of ordinances for the WIC program lease (24-70), creation and reclassification of accounting positions (24-71, 24-72, 24-73). Key Outcomes - Liquor Licenses (Adopted for Approval, 6-0): Class C license for MBC Events, LLC dba Ironhorse Bar & Event Room at 728 Q Street, Suite B, and manager approval for Christina Meza (24R-279, 24R-280). - Redevelopment Plans (Adopted, 6-0): Approved conformance for University Place, Antelope Valley (N. 26th & U Street), and Historic Hawley projects (24R-259, 24R-260, 24R-261). - Real Estate Exchange and Surplus Property (Passed, 6-0): Approved exchange agreement with Lancaster County for property at 8th–9th, J–K Streets (24-64) and declared city’s 50% ownership at 555 S. 9th Street surplus, appropriating $155,000 from the Advance Land Acquisition Fund for a permanent supportive housing project (24-69). - Street Name Change (Passed, 6-0): Renamed W. Monroe Street to W. Monroe Court (24-65). - Text Amendment (Passed, 6-0): Allowed multiple main uses on a lot for religious assembly in R-1 through R-4 districts and adjusted parking requirements (24-66). - Annexation and Zoning (Passed, 6-0): Annexed 25.95 acres and rezoned 22.72 acres (R-3 and R-4) at SW Old Cheney Road and SW 12th Street for SW Folsom Development (24-67, 24-68). - First Reading – No Final Action Taken: Resolutions and ordinances in sections 8 and 9 (24R-264 through 24R-276, 24-74, 24-75) were given first reading only. No vote occurred. - Pending List Items: Several items related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, 23-159) remained on the pending list without action. The Wilderness Crossing items (24-47, 24R-185) were set for public hearing and action on July 8, 2024. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM.