Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM. All council members were present except Councilmember Shobe. The council considered a consent agenda, liquor license hearings, resolutions, and ordinances. Several items were delayed to future meetings. No public testimony was recorded on the agenda or action sheet, but an open microphone session was held per the agenda. Consent Calendar - Appointments (26R-355, 26R-356, 26R-357): Jeff Yost was appointed to the Lincoln City Libraries Board for a term expiring August 31, 2033. Mark Orr was appointed to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Board for a term expiring November 1, 2028. Diane Gonzolas, Steve Kiene, and Phil Goddard were reappointed to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for terms expiring July 1, 2029. All adopted 6-0. - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Resolutions and ordinances passed on July 13, 2026 were placed on file. - Hearing Date Settings (26R-364 to 26R-367): Public hearings were set for August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM for the following liquor license matters: Renteria Taco Rico Inc. (Class C license, 5304 S. 56th St.), Mingalar Asian Market LLC (Class B license, 1328 S. 33rd St.), HopCat LN LLC manager application (601 P St.), and Silver Fox Inc./WC's South Lounge & Sports Bar outdoor area addition (2109 Highway 2). All adopted 6-0. - Administrative Amendments Placed on File: Four administrative amendments were approved by the Planning Director between July 21-28, 2026, concerning Elizabeth Park Townhomes, Fire Ridge Community Unit Plan, Anderson's Place, and Sunrise Estates CUP. These were placed on file without council vote. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions (Items 4.a. – 4.d.) - Special Designated Licenses for Canopy Street Event (August 22, 2026): Four applications for an outdoor area measuring approximately 74 ft x 308 ft on Canopy Street from R Street to Q Street were approved unanimously (6-0): - Gate 25 (12:00 PM to 12:00 AM) - Mellow Mushroom (4:00 PM to 11:00 PM) - Tank's Country (4:00 PM to 11:00 PM) - The Corner Bar (4:00 PM to 11:00 PM) Public Hearing – Resolutions (Items 5.a. – 5.f.) - 26R-358: Amendment to the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Test and Reduction Grant Program Agreement between Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and NDEE. Adopted 6-0. - 26R-359: Amendment to Resolution A-91270 regarding FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing, creating a separate policy and guide compliant with current federal standards. Adopted 6-0. - 26R-360: Approval of a tax levy request from the Lincoln Airport Authority. Adopted 6-0. - 26R-361: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Conditional Annexation and Zoning Agreement for Falcon Heights (NebHoldings, LLC). Adopted 6-0. - 26R-362: Renewal contract with modification for Parking Management Services (RFP No. 22-009). Adopted 6-0. - 26R-363: Authorization for Parks and Recreation to apply to the Recreational Trails Program for development of the Prairie Corridor Trail from Pioneers Park Nature Center to SW 56th Street. Adopted as amended (MTA1) 6-0. Public Hearing – Ordinances Second Reading (Items 6.a. – 6.p.) - 26-57 (Annexation 26006): Public hearing continued from July 13 was held; no further action was taken (continued four weeks to August 10, 2026 – no additional delay noted on action sheet). - 26-71 (Street/Alley Vacation 26007): The council approved a verbal motion to delay with continued public hearing for two weeks to August 24, 2026 (6-0). - 26-76 through 26-88: These ordinances (second reading) included lease agreements, pay range changes, pension plan updates, fire code amendments, vehicle traffic code revisions, and personnel system updates. Public hearings were held; no final votes were taken (standard second reading). - 26-89 (Annexation 26002 – correcting legal description): The council suspended rules to allow action on the same date (6-0), and then passed the ordinance 6-0 (Ordinance 21903). First Reading Items - 26R-372 (Claims report for July 16-31, 2026) and 26R-373 (Amendment to Tobacco Free Nebraska grant): Had first reading; no final action taken. - 26-90 (Library Board powers and duties): Had first reading; no final action taken. Pending List – Delayed Items - Items 9.a. through 9.r. (Operating Budget, CIP, Highway Program, various fee schedules, water/wastewater/solid waste rates, occupation tax): Public hearings were closed on August 3, 2026, and action was delayed three weeks to August 24, 2026 (all by verbal motion). - Items 10.a. – 10.d. (Sesostris Temple zoning, special permit, conditional zoning agreement, Saltillo Road Interlocal Agreement): Remain on pending list without date certain. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar items and liquor special designated licenses all approved 6-0. - Resolution 26R-363 was adopted as amended for the Prairie Corridor Trail grant application. - Ordinance 26-89 (Annexation 26002) was passed 6-0 after rules suspension. - Ordinance 26-71 (street vacation) delayed to August 24, 2026. - Multiple fee schedules and budget items delayed to August 24, 2026.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The meeting included the presentation of the Mayor's Award of Excellence, a public hearing on the consent agenda, passage of several ordinances on third reading, introduction of multiple resolutions and ordinances on first reading, and a public hearing on the FY 2026-28 budget and related fee schedules. The budget hearing was continued to August 24, 2026. Mayor's Award of Excellence - The Mayor's Award of Excellence for January 2026 was presented to Kayla Kruske and Benjamin Cosier from LTU StarTran and Administration in the categories of Civic Innovation and Fiscal Stewardship. Consent Calendar - Petitions & Communications (1.a.): Administrative Amendment 26038 (Costco Center Use Permit) and Administrative Amendment 26026 (Foxtail Meadows PUD) were placed on file as approved by the Planning Director. - Petitions & Communications (1.b.): Change of Zone 21057A (Wilderness Crossing PUD) and Special Permit 26029 (Advantage Trucking) were referred to the Planning Department. - Petitions & Communications (1.c.): Informal petitions for a Wastewater Special Assessment District in Hillcrest Heights were referred to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities. - Resolutions – 1st Reading (4.a. through 4.i.): All items were approved via consent agenda (vote not individually recorded in agenda, but noted as consent). These included appointments to boards (Libraries, Veterans Memorial Garden, Telecommunication/Cable TV), amendments to grant agreements (Lead Remediation, FTA Drug Testing), Lincoln Airport Authority tax levy request, amendment to Falcon Heights annexation agreement, renewal of parking management contract, and authorization for Parks and Recreation to apply for a recreational trails grant. Ordinances – Third Reading - 26-68 (Real Estate Purchase Agreement – Sharp Building): Passed 7-0 (21900). Approved conveyance of city-owned property at 200 S 13th Street. - 26R-322 (Sharp Building Redevelopment Agreement Amendment 1): Adopted 7-0 (A-95840). - 26-72 (Street and Alley Vacation 26005 – H Street): Passed 7-0 (21901). Vacated H Street between South 9th and South 10th Streets. - 26-73 (Change of Zone 06063C – North Forty Plaza PUD amendment): Passed 6-0 (21902) with Councilmember Beckius abstaining. Added 90 dwelling units to the existing PUD. Ordinances – First Reading (Items 5.a. through 5.n.) All ordinances were introduced and had first reading; no action taken. These included: lease with Downtown Lincoln Association (Old City Hall), amendments to compensation plans (Fire Marshal, Police Lieutenant/Captain), police pension plan changes, fire code and public peace amendments, personnel system updates, creation of new classification, golf car/ low-speed vehicle regulations, and annexation correction (26-89). Public Hearing – Budget and Related Items A public hearing was held on the FY 2026-28 City of Lincoln Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program, along with numerous related resolutions establishing fee schedules and rates (items 8.a. through 8.q. and 9.a.). The hearing opened after the regular meeting adjourned at 3:18 PM. For each item, the council voted 7-0 to close the public hearing and delay action to August 24, 2026. Key Outcomes - Ordinances 26-68, 26R-322, 26-72, and 26-73 were passed/adopted with votes as noted. - Consent agenda items (4.a.-4.i.) were approved. - Budget and fee resolutions (8.a.-8.q., 9.a.) were continued to August 24, 2026 after public hearing. - Pending items (6.a., 6.b., 7.a.-7.d.) were left on the pending list without action. - The meeting recessed at 6:13 PM following the budget hearing.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The council took action on appointments, liquor licenses, annexations, zoning changes, and several budget-related items. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where recorded. Several items were introduced or continued to future meetings. Consent Calendar - Appointments: Julie Heinrich was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term to April 2029), Lily Ealey to the City Personnel Board (term to June 2031), and Kathleen Neary, Rick Poore, and Danielle Jefferis were reappointed to the Charter Revision Commission (terms to July 2030). All approved 7-0. - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for June 2026 was placed on file without objection. Public Comments & Testimony - An open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda. No specific public comments were recorded in the meeting materials. - Public hearings were held on several items; no testimony from the public is noted in the summary. Liquor Resolutions - 26R-336 and 26R-337: Approved the application of Silverado Sales Inc. dba Outcast Bar & Nightclub for a Class C Liquor License and the manager application of Nickolas Rowan, both for 1332 P Street, Suite 1. Both adopted 7-0. Discussion Items - Rokeby Road Coalition Annexation Agreement Amendment (26R-333): Approved amendment No. 6 to increase impact fee reimbursement for arterial road improvements. Adopted 7-0. - Comprehensive Plan Conformance 26005 (26R-334): Approved a conservation easement in the Woodlands at Yankee Hill Planned Unit Development at South 70th and Yankee Hill Road. Adopted 7-0. - Claims Report (26R-335): The council verbally moved to remove the claim of Michael Case from denied to pending, then adopted the report as amended, both 7-0. - Real Estate Purchase Agreement (26-68 and 26R-322): Ordinance 26-68 (conveying city-owned property at 200 S 13th Street to Sharp Building LLC) and Resolution 26R-322 (amending the redevelopment agreement) had second reading. Action was scheduled for August 3, 2026. - Street and Alley Vacation 26007 (26-71): The council verbally moved to delay the item with continued public hearing two weeks to August 10, 2026, approved 7-0. - Street and Alley Vacation 26005 (26-72): Ordinance for vacating H Street between South 9th and 10th Streets had second reading. - Change of Zone 06063C (26-73): Ordinance for adding 90 dwelling units to the North Forty Plaza Planned Unit Development at North 84th and Adams Street had second reading. - Annexation & Zoning – Fire Trail Development (26-69, 26-70, 26R-325): Annexation of approximately 39 acres and change of zone to B-2 PUD, R-4 PUD, and R-T PUD were passed (7-0, 21898, 21899). The conditional annexation agreement was adopted 7-0 (A-95839). - FY2026-28 Budget-Related Items (7.a. through 7.q.): These 17 resolutions (operating budget, fee schedules for planning, ambulance, salvage, open burning, body art, child care, food code, noise, solid waste, swimming pools, onsite wastewater, property transfers, illicit discharges, plus water, wastewater, and solid waste rates) had first reading. Public hearing is set for August 3, 2026, with action delayed to August 24, 2026. - Occupation Tax on Refuse Haulers (26-74): Ordinance to increase the tax from $20.80 to $21.85 per ton, effective January 1, 2028, had first reading. Public hearing August 3, 2026, action delayed to August 24, 2026. - Pending List – Date Certain: Annexation 26006 (26-57) for property at S. 88th Street and Taliesin Drive was continued to August 10, 2026. - Pending List – No Date Certain: Three items related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (zoning change, special permit, conditional zoning agreement at 95th and O Street) remain pending without a new date. The interlocal agreement for Saltillo Road Phase 2 roundabouts (26R-295) also remains on the pending list. Key Outcomes - All votes on consent items, liquor licenses, resolutions, and ordinances where action was taken were unanimous (7-0). - The claims report was amended to move Michael Case’s claim to pending status. - Street and Alley Vacation 26007 was delayed two weeks to August 10, 2026. - The annexation and zoning for the Fire Trail Development (Kendog, LLC) were fully approved. - First reading was held for all FY26-28 budget items; public hearing will be August 3, 2026, with action on August 24, 2026. - The meeting adjourned at 6:52 PM.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Shobe. The council considered a consent agenda, public hearings, resolutions, and ordinances. Key actions included the adoption of multiple contracts, budget approvals, zoning changes, pay schedule amendments, and the presentation of a Mayor's Award of Excellence. Consent Calendar - 26R-315 – Approved an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for construction engineering services for the 70th & Nebraska Parkway Turn Lane Improvement Project (Project No. HSIP-5247(14)). (Adopted, 6-0; A-95818) - 26R-316 – Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Alfred Benesch & Company for engineering services on A Street, 6th to 17th Street (Project No. LCLC-5220(7)). (Adopted, 6-0; A-95819) - 26R-317 – Approved a professional services agreement with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig (FHU) for environmental services for the Rock Island Trail Undercrossing (Project No. CRP-55(197)). (Adopted, 6-0; A-95820) - 26R-318 – Approved 2.1.O's, LLC dba G.O.A.T.'s Table as a keno satellite at 2901 S. 84th Street, Suite 16. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95821) - 26R-326 – Reappointed Yohance L. Christie as City Attorney for a two-year term effective July 21, 2026. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95822) - 26R-327 – Approved distribution of interest earnings on idle funds for May 2026. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95823) - 26R-328 – Accepted Investment Activity Report for the quarter ending May 31, 2026. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95824) - Report from City Treasurer – Report of city cash on hand as of May 31, 2026, was placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded in the agenda. The meeting included an open microphone session for matters not on the agenda, but no transcript was available. Discussion Items - Mayor's Award of Excellence – Presented to Blake Reppert and Kevin Ryder from Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department for Customer Service Excellence (March 2026). - 26R-329 (Liquor Resolution) – Application of Big 10 Sports, LLC dba Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill for a special designated license covering an outdoor area at Sandhills Youth Complex (2100 N 1st Street) for multiple dates in August and September 2026. Approved for approval, 5-0 (Shobe absent). - 26R-308 – Downtown Lincoln Association's 2026-2027 Maintenance and Management BID Budget and Program of Work. (Public hearing continued from July 13; adopted, 6-0; A-95826) - 26R-319 – Amendment for renewal of contract with Downtown Lincoln Association for Downtown Management and Maintenance Services for two years (July 31, 2026 through July 31, 2028). (Adopted, 6-0; A-95827) - 26R-314 – 2026-2027 Joint Budget Committee Funding recommendations. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95828) - 26R-320 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance 26004 – Gold's Lot 3 Redevelopment Project (residential and commercial uses north of N Street between 10th and 11th Streets). (Adopted, 6-0; A-95829) - 26R-321 – Report of new and pending claims against the City for June 16-30, 2026. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95830) - Public Hearing – Annexation 26002 and Related Items (26-69, 26-70, 26R-325) – Application of Kendog, LLC to annex approximately 39 acres southeast of South 84th Street and South Street, with related change of zone and conditional annexation agreement. The items had second reading; action on 26R-325 was scheduled for July 27, 2026. No vote taken at this meeting. - Ordinances – Third Reading – All passed 6-0: - 26-56: Change of Zone 26010 (48th & Pioneers PUD) – zoning changes on approximately 10 acres (B-1 to B-3 PUD, etc.). (Passed, 21887) - 26-58: Annexation 26007 (East Dominion Estates 4th Addition) at N. 112th Street and O Street. (Passed, 21888) - 26-59: Change of Zone 26011 – AG to H-4 and R-3 on same property. (Passed, 21889) - 26-60: Create classification 3025 Fire Marshal W04. (Passed, 21890) - 26-61: Adjust pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by 'X'. (Passed, 21891) - 26-62: Adjust pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by 'E'. (Passed, 21892) - 26-63: Adjust pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by 'W'. (Passed, 21893) - 26-64: Adjust pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by 'DSS' (as amended by MTA 1). (MTA 1 passed 6-0; ordinance passed as amended 6-0, 21894) - 26-65: Adjust pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by 'B' (bargaining agreement). (Passed, 21895) - 26-66: Adjust pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by 'M' (management). (Passed, 21896) - 26-67: Adjust pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by 'P' (police). (Passed, 21897) - First Reading Items (7.a. through 7.f. and 8.a. through 8.e.) – No votes taken. Included appointments to boards, amendments to agreements, comprehensive plan conformance, claims reports, property conveyances, street and alley vacations, and a change of zone application (26-73, North Forty Plaza PUD amendment). - Pending List – - 26-57 (Annexation 26006) continued to August 10, 2026. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp.) remain on pending list with no date certain. - 26R-295 (Saltillo Road Phase 2 Interlocal Agreement) moved to pending list with no date certain on June 29, 2026. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda – All eight items (26R-315 through 26R-318, 26R-326 through 26R-328, and cash report) adopted or placed on file unanimously (6-0). - Liquor Resolution 26R-329 – Approved for approval (5-0). - Resolutions 26R-308, 26R-319, 26R-314, 26R-320, 26R-321 – Adopted (6-0 each). - Ordinances on Third Reading (26-56 through 26-67) – All passed (6-0). - Public Hearing for Annexation 26002 – Continued to July 27, 2026 for action on 26R-325. - Pending Items – 26-57 continued to August 10, 2026; Sesostris and Saltillo Road items remain on pending list. - No decisions were made on first reading resolutions or ordinances.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM with all seven members present. The meeting was adjourned at 3:48 PM. The council considered routine consent items, public hearings on resolutions and ordinances, and read items for the first and second time. Consent Calendar - 26R-305: Approved Lincoln Holdings LTD dba Ramo's Pizza as a new Keno satellite at 2435 S. 48th St. (Adopted 7-0) - 26R-306: Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig for environmental services on the Randolph Street Rehabilitation Project. (Adopted 7-0) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Placed on file. - 26R-323: Set a public hearing date of July 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM for the liquor license application of Silverado Sales Inc. dba Outcast Bar & Nightclub. (Adopted 7-0) - Wastewater Special Assessment District petitions: Referred to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities. - Administrative Amendments: Placed on file for Knolls Senior Living Community, West View Ridge, and Appian Way Regional Center. Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions - 26R-324: Approved the manager application of Tina Bretting for JDHQ Hotels, LLC dba Embassy Suites. (Adopted for approval 7-0) Public Hearings - Resolutions - 26R-307: Accepted and approved the claims report for June 1-15, 2026. (Adopted 7-0) - 26R-308: Downtown Lincoln Association's 2026-2027 BID Budget and Program of Work. The council granted a verbal motion to delay the vote with continued public hearing to July 20, 2026. (Motion carried 7-0) - 26R-309: Adopted proposed revisions to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Air Pollution Control Program Regulations (Article 2, Sections 1, 14, and 17). (Adopted 7-0) - 26R-310: Approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Crete for environmental health regulation inspection and enforcement. (Adopted 7-0) - 26R-311: Granted Waiver 26004 to Star City Optimist Youth Foundation to waive paving requirements for a parking lot portion at 5300 S. Folsom Street. (Adopted 7-0) Public Hearings - Ordinances (2nd Reading) Ordinances 26-56 through 26-67 were given second reading. Notable action: - 26-57 (Annexation 26006): The council granted a verbal motion to delay the public hearing four weeks to August 10, 2026. (Motion carried 7-0) Ordinances - 3rd Reading - 26-51 (Change of Zone 22023A): Lincoln Lumber Company's amendment to the Turbine Flats PUD to add 4.47 acres with a change from H-3 to R-6 Residential PUD, including waivers. Passed 7-0. - 26-52 (Street and Alley Vacation 26002): Lincoln Lumber Company's vacation of alley between N. 23rd and N. 24th Streets south of Y Street. Passed 7-0. - 26-53: Approved the StarTran Transportation Agreement with the University of Nebraska for transit routes 22, 24, and 25, expiring August 20, 2028 with an option to renew. Passed 7-0. Resolutions - 1st Reading The following items were read for the first time and no action was taken: - 26R-314: 2026-2027 Joint Budget Committee Funding recommendations - 26R-315: Engineering services agreement for 70th & Nebraska Parkway Turn Lane Improvement - 26R-316: Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for A Street engineering services - 26R-317: Environmental services agreement for Rock Island Trail Undercrossing - 26R-318: Keno satellite approval for 2.1.O's, LLC dba G.O.A.T.'s Table - 26R-319: Renewal of contract with Downtown Lincoln Association for management services - 26R-320: Comprehensive Plan Conformance for Lincoln Center Redevelopment Plan amendment - 26R-321: Claims report for June 16-30, 2026 - 26R-326: Reappointment of Yohance L. Christie as City Attorney Ordinances - 1st Reading Ordinances 26-69, 26-70, and resolution 26R-325 related to the Fire Trail Development (Kendog, LLC annexation and zoning) were read for the first time with action scheduled for July 27, 2026. Pending List Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp.) and 26R-295 (Saltillo Road Phase 2 interlocal agreement) remain on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - Seven consent items were adopted or placed on file unanimously. - The DLA BID budget vote was delayed one week to July 20. - The annexation hearing for 26-57 was delayed four weeks to August 10. - The Lincoln Lumber PUD amendment, street vacation, and StarTran agreement all passed unanimously on third reading. - All resolutions on public hearing were adopted 7-0. - First reading items will be considered at future meetings.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Carlson. The meeting included community awards, approval of consent items, liquor license applications, resolutions, and several ordinances. Key actions included approval of a medical disability evaluation contract, an auction house bond, multiple liquor licenses, and agreements for road improvements and property purchases. A zoning appeal was adopted as amended, and a major road project was moved to the pending list. Community Awards - The Council presented Community Meritorious Conduct and Life Saving Awards to Tyler Fadler, Amy Worrell, Jennifer Somers, Thomas Gollin, Dale Nelson, Ian McKinnon, Nicholas Marckel, Sue Morrison, Patrick Moran, Aaron Hensley, Trenna Rager, and Douglas Fitzgerald. Consent Calendar - 26R-292 – Approved a five-year contract with Medical Evaluation Specialists, LLC for independent medical disability evaluation services (Bid No. 26-092). (Adopted, 6-0) - 26R-298 – Approved the bond of F5 Enterprises, LLC dba F5 Liquidations to operate an auction house at 1234 South 9th Street. (Adopted, 6-0) - Clerk's Letters – Placed on file the Mayor's approval of resolutions and ordinances from June 1 and June 8, 2026. - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement – Placed on file for May 2026. - 26R-299 – Set a public hearing date of July 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM for the manager application of Tina Bretting for JDHQ Hotels, LLC dba Embassy Suites at 1040 P Street. (Adopted, 6-0) - Administrative Amendment 26024 – Placed on file, approving removal of ground sign location requirement for Special Permit 04015 at S. 120th Street and Yankee Hill Road. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded in the agenda or minutes. The agenda noted an open microphone session for non-agenda items. Liquor License Resolutions (All Adopted for Approval, 6-0) - 26R-300 – Manager application of Katrin Zimmerman for Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar at 8933 Andermatt Drive. - 26R-301 – Class C liquor license for Global Warming Inc. dba The Mill Coffee & Tea at 4100 South 27th Street. - 26R-302 – Manager application of Tamara Sloan for The Mill Coffee & Tea at 4100 South 27th Street. - 26R-303 – Manager application of Clayton Engelman for VFW 3606 at 23340 West A Street. - 26R-304 – Special designated license for The Mill to cover an outdoor area at 330 South 21st Street on July 29, 2026, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. - 26R-312 – Special designated license for Star City Hockey, LLC dba Lincoln Stars Hockey at 1680 Transformation Drive on July 23, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. - 26R-313 – Special designated license for Capitol View Winery & Vineyards at the Haymarket Farmers Market for the 2026 season. Discussion Items - 26R-293 – Appeal by Vishnu Redi of Planning Commission approval of Special Permit 26016 for historic preservation at S. 17th Street and Harwood Street. A substitute resolution was adopted as amended (MTA 1 adopted, 6-0; adopted as amended, 6-0). - 26R-294 – Approved an interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for reporting violent deaths to the Nebraska Violent Death Reporting System (Adopted, 6-0). - 26R-295 – Saltillo Road Phase 2 Interlocal Agreement with Lancaster County for design and construction of three additional roundabouts and a third lane at S. 62nd Street. A verbal motion moved the item to the pending list with no date certain and continued public hearing (6-0). - 26R-296 – Approved an interlocal agreement with Lancaster County for construction of turn lanes at Northwest 56th Street and Vine Street (Adopted, 6-0). - 26-51 (Change of Zone 22023A) – Application of Lincoln Lumber Company to amend the Turbine Flats PUD. Public hearing continued to July 13, 2026 (6-0). - 26-52 (Street and Alley Vacation 26002) – Related to the Lincoln Lumber Company property. Continued with the same motion. - 26-53 – StarTran Transportation Agreement with the University of Nebraska for transit service between UNL campuses. Had 2nd reading; no action recorded. - 26R-279 – Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreements for properties at 206 South 14th Street, 1318 M Street, and 1340 M Street. Withdrawn by verbal motion (6-0). - 26-54 and 26-55 – Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Option to Purchase Agreement between the City and Lancaster County for properties at 1318 M Street, 1340 M Street, and 206 South 14th Street. Rules were waived to allow public hearing and action on June 29. Both passed as amended (6-0). Key Outcomes - Zoning and Land Use: - 26-49 (Change of Zone 26007) – Corner Stores Local Landmark Thematic District zoning changes in multiple locations. Passed (6-0). - 26-50 (Change of Zone 26009) – NeighborWorks Lincoln's request to rezone property at S. 36th Street and Prescott Avenue from R-1 to R-3. Passed (6-0). - First Reading Items (No Action Taken): - Resolutions 26R-305 through 26R-311 had first reading, including Keno satellite approval, engineering supplemental agreement, claims report, Downtown Lincoln Association BID budget, air pollution control regulation revisions, interlocal agreement with Crete, and paving waiver for Star City Optimist Youth Foundation. - Ordinances 26-56 through 26-67 had first reading, covering zoning changes, annexations, pay schedule adjustments for multiple employee groups (Fire Marshal, Class X, E, W, DSS, B, M, P), and other items. - Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning and special permit) were extended one week. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM. The next regular meeting was noted as July 13, 2026, due to the Independence Day holiday.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. All members were present except Council member Washington. The meeting addressed routine consent items, multiple liquor license applications, two annexation and rezoning cases, and several first‑reading items. Consent Calendar - 26R‑275: Reappointment of Jeffrey Johnson to the Electrical Advisory, Appeals, and Examining Board for a term expiring August 15, 2029. (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95777) - 26R‑276: Reappointment of Orvile Jones to the Lincoln Housing Authority Board for a term expiring July 1, 2031. (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95778) - 26R‑280: Distribution of interest earnings on short‑term investments of Idle Funds for April 30, 2026. (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95779) - Report: City Treaurer’s report of cash on hand at the close of business April 30, 2026. (Paced on file) - 26R‑281: Setting a public hearing for June 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. on the Class C Liquor License application of Gloal Warming Inc. dba The Mill Coffee & Tea, 4100 South 27th Street. (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95780) - 26R‑282: Settiing a public hearing for June 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. on the Manager Application of Katrin Zmmerman for Endgame Operating Group, LLC dba Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar, 8933 Andermatt Drive. (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95781) - 26R‑283: Setting a public hearing for June 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. on the Manager Application of Clayton Engelman for VFW 3606 dba VFW 3606, 3340 West A Street. (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95782) Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were scheduled or received during this meeting. The next open microphone sessions are June 8 and June 29, 2026. Discussion Items Liquor License Approvals (Public Hearing) All ten liquor‑related items were approved unaniously (6‑0): - 26R‑274: Manager Application of Ian Forshee for Round One Entertainment Inc. dba Round1 Bowling & Arcade, 6100 O Street, Suite 190A. (A‑95783) - 26R‑284: Application of Druk Enterprises Inc. dba Tandoor for a Class I Liquor License, 3530 Village Drive, Suite 100. (A‑95784) - 26R‑285: Manager Application of Pem Wangchuck for Druk Enterprises Inc. dba Tandoor, same address. (A‑95785) - 26R‑286: Application of Corn Coast Brewing, LLC dba Corn Coast Brewing for a Class I Liquor License, 1433 Dahlberg Drive, Suite A‑C. (A‑95786) - 26R‑287: Manager Application of Daniel Wlakemeyer for Corn Coast Brewing, LLC dba Corn Coast Brewing, same address. (A‑95787) - 26R‑288: Application of Dame, LLC dba Dame for a Class I Liquor License, 2713 North 48th Street. (A‑95788) - 26R‑289: Manager Application of Cassie Tate for Dame, LLC dba Dame, same address. (A‑95789) - 26R‑290: Manager Application of Tracy Johnson for Aqua Vitae Group, LLC dba Alchemy, 801 P Street, Suite 150. (A‑95790) - 26R‑291: Application of Zoo Blues Inc. dba Zoo Bar for a special designated license for an outdoor area at 14th Street between O and P Streets on July 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (A‑95791) - 26R‑297: Application of Pat on Tap, LLC dba Pat on Tap for special designated license for indoor/outdoor areas at 1201 Infinity Court on June 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (A‑95792) Resolutions (Public Hearing) - 26R‑277: Accepting the report of new and pending claims against the City for May 15–31, 2026. (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95793) - 26R‑278: Approving the FY26‑27 Annual Action Plan for HUD Entitlement Programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG). (Adopted 6‑0, A‑95794) - 26R‑279: Approving Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreements with Lancaster County for properies at 206 South 14th Street, 1318 M Street, and 1340 M Street. (Verbal motion to delay for two weeks to June 29, 2026, with continued public hearing and action, 6‑0) Ordinances – 2nd Reading - 26‑49: Change of Zone 26007 for the Corner Stores Local Landmark Thematic District in multiple locations. (2nd reading held; no final action) - 26‑50: Change of Zone 26009 by NeighborWorks Lincoln from R‑1 to R‑3 Residential on propery near S. 36th Street and Prescott Avenue. (2nd reading held; no final action) Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions All six items were approved unaniously (6‑0): - 26R‑267: Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for West View Ridge at NW 56th and W. Holdrege Streets. (A‑95795) - 26‑45: Annexation 25006 of approx. 37.07 acres by Lewis‑Starostka, Inc. at same location. (Passed, 21876) - 26‑46: Change of Zone 25020 from AG Agricultural to R‑3 Residential for same propery. (Passed, 21877) - 26R‑268: Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for Redtail Heights northeast of S. 98th Street and Pine Lake Road. (A‑95796) - 26‑47: Annexation 26001 of approx. 34 acres by Redtail Heights, LLC at same location. (Passed, 21878) - 26‑48: Change of Zone 26001 from AG Agricultural to R‑3 Residential PUD with waivers for same propery. (Passed, 21879) Resolutions – 1st Reading - 26R‑292: Contract with Medical Evaluation Specialists, LLC for Independent Medical Disability Evaluation Services (5‑year term). (1st reading; no action taken) - 26R‑293: Appeal by Vishnu Redi of Planning Commission approval of Special Permit 26016 for historic preservation at S. 17th Street and Harwood Street. (1st reading; no action taken) - 26R‑294: Interlocal Agreement with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for violent death reporting (NeVDRS). (1st reading; no action taken) - 26R‑295: Interlocal Agreement with Lancaster County for Phase 2 Saltillo Road Intersection improvements (roundabouts and third lane). (1st reading; no action taken) - 26R‑296: Interlocal Agreement with Lancaster County for turn lanes at NW 56th Street and Vine Street. (1st reading; no action taken) Ordinances – 1st Reading - 26‑51: Change of Zone 22023A by Lincoln Lumber Company to amend Turbine Flats PUD (add 4.47 acres, change from H‑3 to R‑6 Residential PUD). (1st reading; no action taken) - 26‑52: Street and Alley Vacation 26002 by Lincoln Lumber Company for an alley north of Y Street. (1st reading; no action taken) - 26‑53: StarTran Transportation Agreement with the University of Nebraska (Routes 22, 24, 25) through August 20, 2028, with optional two‑year renewal. (1st reading; no action taken) - 26‑54: Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Lancaster County for City‑owned propery at 1318 M Street and 1340 M Street. (1st reading; request to waive rules for public hearing and action on June 29, 2026) - 26‑55: Option to Purchase Agreement with Lancaster County for propery at 206 South 14th Street. (1st reading; request to waive rules for public hearing and action on June 29, 2026) Pending List (Items Extended One Week) Three related items (24‑130, 24R‑526, 24R‑527) concerning the Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. propery at 95th and O Street remain on the pending list with no date certain. - 24‑130: Change of Zone 24018 from AG Agricultural to H‑4 Highway Commercial (approx. 15 acres). - 24R‑526: Special Permit 24030 for planned service commercial development with waivers. - 24R‑527: Conditional Zoning Agreement. Key Outcomes - All seven consent calendar items were approved or placed on file unaniously (6‑0). - All ten liquor license and manager applications (Items 4.a–4.j) were approved unaniously. - The claims report and FY26‑27 HUD Annual Action Plan were adopted unaniously. - The Option to Purchase Agreement (26R‑279) was delayed two weeks to June 29, 2026, with continued public hearing and action (6‑0). - The second‑reading ordinances (26‑49, 26‑50) received readings but no final action. - The West View Ridge and Redtail Heights annexation and rezoning packages (Items 7.a–7.f) were all approved unaniously. - Five resolutions (Items 8.a–8.e) and five ordinances (Items 9.a–9.e) were introduced on first reading; two ordinances (26‑54, 26‑55) have requests to waive rules for hearing and action on June 29, 2026. - Pending items related to Sesostris Temple remain without a set hearing date.

The Lincoln City Council met on June 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:06 PM, with all members present except Councilmember Bowers. The agenda included routine approvals, liquor license applications, resolutions, ordinance readings, and a pending item. All votes were unanimous (6-0) where action was taken. Consent Calendar - 26R-262 (Adopted 6-0): Selection of K2 Real Estate Development, LLC for the Nebraska Parkway and S. 70th Street Turn Lane Project (state project HSIP-5247(14)). - 26R-263 (Adopted 6-0): Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for construction engineering services for the 9th and 10th Street Signal Project at A and D Streets. - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on May 18, 2026 (placed on file). - Petitions & Communications: Administrative Amendment 25046 to Use Permit 140H (Appian Way Regional Center) placed on file; referral to Planning Department for zoning and annexation items. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded on agenda items. An open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda; no testimony was noted. Discussion Items - Liquor License Applications: Four applications were considered: - 26R-270: Class C license for 2.1.O's, LLC dba G.O.A.T.'s Table (2901 South 84th Street, Suite 16) – adopted for approval 6-0. - 26R-271: Manager application (Troy Olson) for G.O.A.T.'s Table – adopted 6-0. - 26R-272: Class C license for R & A Events, LLC dba The Ballroom at Grand Manse (129 North 10th Street, Suite 115) – adopted 6-0. - 26R-273: Manager application (Cherie Anderson) for The Ballroom at Grand Manse – adopted 6-0. - 26R-274: Manager application (Ian Forshee) for Round One Entertainment Inc. dba Round1 Bowling & Arcade (6100 O Street, Suite 190A) – delayed by verbal motion for one week to June 15, 2026 (6-0). - Stormwater Management Work Plan (26R-264): Approved the FY2026-2027 Work Plan for the Interlocal Agreement with Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (adopted 6-0). - East Dominion Estates Amendment (26R-265): Second Amendment to Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for property at NW 112th and O Streets (adopted 6-0). - Lincoln Family Church Parking Waiver (26R-266): Waiver 26003 to waive paving requirements for a parking lot at 6601 S. 70th Street (adopted 6-0). - Ordinances – Second Reading: Items 6.a–6.f (West View Ridge annexation and zoning, Redtail Heights annexation and zoning) had second reading; action scheduled for June 15, 2026. - Resolutions – First Reading: Seven items introduced: - Reappointments of Jeffrey Johnson (Electrical Board) and Orville Jones (Housing Authority). - Acceptance of claims report (May 15–31, 2026). - Approval of FY26-27 Annual Action Plan for HUD Entitlement Programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG). - Approval of Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreements with Lancaster County for properties at 206 S. 14th St., 1318 M St., and 1340 M St. - Ordinances – First Reading: - 26-49: Change of Zone 26007 for Corner Stores Local Landmark Thematic District (multiple locations). - 26-50: Change of Zone 26009 for NeighborWorks Lincoln at S. 36th Street and Prescott Avenue. - Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. change of zone and special permit at 95th and O Street) were extended one week. Key Outcomes - All resolutions on the consent agenda and public hearings (except the delayed Round1 manager application) were adopted unanimously (6-0). - The Round1 manager application (26R-274) was delayed to June 15, 2026. - Second-reading ordinances for West View Ridge and Redtail Heights were continued to June 15, 2026, for final action. - First-reading items were introduced and will return for subsequent readings. - The pending Sesostris Temple items remain on the pending list with no date certain.

The Lincoln City Council convened on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM with all seven members present. The meeting featured the Mayor's Award of Excellence presentation, unanimous approval of consent items and multiple liquor license applications, adoption of several resolutions and an ordinance, and first reading of new resolutions and ordinances. Mayor's Award of Excellence - Ben Middendorf from Aging Partners received the Mayor's Award of Excellence for February 2026 in the categories of Inclusion & Belonging and Customer Service Excellence. Consent Calendar - 26R-242 (7-0): Appointed Patricia Owen as an ex-officio member to the Capital Humane Society Board, term expiring December 31, 2028. - 26R-243 (7-0): Approved On-Call Construction Engineering Services Task Order Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for the Cornhusker Hwy from 39th Street to L55X Project, Project No. LCLC-6-6(165), Control No. 13497, City Project No. 705551. - Clerk's Letters (Placed on file): Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on May 4, 2026, and May 11, 2026. - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statements for April 2026 (Placed on file). - Petitions and Communications (all 7-0): - 26R-248: Set hearing date of Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM on application of Druk Enterprises Inc. dba Tandoor for a Class I Liquor License located at 3530 Village Drive, Suite 300. - 26R-249: Set hearing date of Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM on application of Corn Coast Brewing, LLC dba Corn Coast Brewing for a Class I Liquor License located at 1433 Dahlberg Drive, Suite A-C. - 26R-250: Set hearing date of Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM on application of Dame, LLC dba Dame for a Class I Liquor License located at 2713 North 48th Street. - 26R-251: Set hearing date of Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM for the Manager Application of Tracy Johnson for Aqua Vitae Group, LLC dba Alchemy located at 801 P Street, Suite 150. Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions All seven liquor resolution items were approved for approval by a 7-0 vote: - 26R-252 (7-0): Manager Application of Kyle Arneson for Costco Wholesale Corporation dba Costco Wholesale 1285 located at 1620 Pine Lake Road. - 26R-253 (7-0): Special designated license for Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC dba Kinkaider Brewing Co. to cover an indoor area measuring approximately 270 feet by 75 feet and an outdoor area measuring approximately 350 feet by 110 feet at Lincoln Station Building at 201 North 7th Street on June 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. - 26R-254 (7-0): Special designated license for VAL Limited dba Lincoln Station Great Hall for same location, date, and dimensions as 26R-253. - 26R-255 (7-0): Special designated license for Star City Pride to cover an outdoor area measuring approximately 300 feet by 155 feet on 17th Street between O and P Street on June 13, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. - 26R-269 (7-0): Special designated license for Norris Bland, LLC dba Das Haus for same location, date, and dimensions as 26R-255. - 26R-256 (7-0): Special designated license for Jacob Thiessen dba Hub Cafe to cover an indoor area measuring approximately 30 feet by 30 feet and an outdoor area measuring approximately 200 feet by 170 feet at Jayne Snyder Trails Center at 250 North 21st Street on June 26, July 24, August 28 & September 29, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - 26R-257 (7-0): Special designated license for Yard Investments, LLC dba Gate 25 to cover an outdoor area measuring approximately 74 feet by 308 feet at Canopy Street from R to Q Street on June 12, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. - 26R-258 (7-0): Special designated license for Home-Grown Industries Lincoln dba Mellow Mushroom for same location, date, and dimensions as 26R-257. - 26R-259 (7-0): Special designated license for Landshark Realty Group, LLC dba Tank's Country for same location, date, and dimensions as 26R-257. - 26R-260 (7-0): Special designated license for Landshark Realty Group, LLC dba The CORNer Bar for same location, date, and dimensions as 26R-257. - 26R-261 (7-0): Special designated license for Yin Family, LLC dba Hiro 88 Bar for same location, date, and dimensions as 26R-257. Public Hearing - Resolutions - 26R-247 (7-0): Accepted and approved the report of new and pending claims against the City for May 1 through May 14, 2026. - 26R-228 (7-0): Waiver 26002 - approved waiving the paving requirements for a parking lot for Elevate Church on property generally located at 7155 S 75th Street. - 26R-244 (7-0): Approved a Master Professional Services Agreement between the City of Lincoln and Deckard Technologies, Inc. to provide Short Term Rental Software for a three (3) year term with the option to renew for one additional three (3) year term, not to exceed $124,523.00. - 26R-245 (7-0): Approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Lincoln and the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) to jointly bid and contract for supplies, materials, equipment, and services. - 26R-246 (7-0): Comprehensive Plan Conformance 26003 - determined conformance with the 2050 Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan and the Belmont Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, including the Mid-South Belmont Revitalization Project, generally bounded by Interstate 180 on the west, Superior Street on the north, North 27th Street on the east, and Cornhusker Highway and Salt Creek on the south. Ordinances - Third Reading - 26-44 (7-0, passed as Ordinance 21875): Amended Lincoln Municipal Code Section 23.10.520, Electrical Code Permit Fees, changing the minimum fee to a base fee applied to all permits, removing the requirement that temporary and branch circuits be separate permits, and reducing fees associated with individual equipment and repairs due to changes in the base fee. - 26R-226 (7-0, adopted): Approved fee schedule changes to mechanical/HVAC permits issued through Planning and Development Services (related to 26-44). Resolutions and Ordinances - First Reading The following items had first reading and were placed on file for future action: - 26R-262: Approving selection of K2 Real Estate Development, LLC for construction contract for Nebraska Parkway and S. 70th Street Turn Lane Project, State project No. HSIP-5247(14), CN 13548, City project No. 705641. - 26R-263: Approving Construction Engineering Services Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the 9th and 10th Street Signal Project at A and D Streets, LCLC-5261(1); CN13436; BK2527-001; City Project 702144. - 26R-264: Approving the 2026-2027 Work Plan for the Interlocal Agreement on Stormwater Management between the City of Lincoln and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District. - 26R-265: Approving the Second Amendment to the Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for East Dominion Estates for property at NW corner of N. 112th and O Streets. - 26R-266: Waiver 26003 - Application of Lincoln Family Church to waive paving requirements for a parking lot at 6601 S. 70th Street. - 26R-267 and 26-45/46: Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for West View Ridge (NW 56th and W. Holdrege Streets), annexation of approximately 37.07 acres, and change of zone from AG to R-3 (action date June 15, 2026). - 26R-268 and 26-47/48: Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for Redtail Heights (NE of S. 98th and Pine Lake Road), annexation of approximately 34 acres, and change of zone from AG to R-3 PUD with associated waivers (action date June 15, 2026). Pending List (Extended One Week) - Items 9.a, 9.b, 9.c (24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527): Concerning Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. - Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for property generally located north of O Street and Anthony Lane intersection (95th and O Street). These items remain on the pending list. Key Outcomes - All votes on consent items, liquor licenses, resolutions, and the ordinance were unanimous (7-0). - The council set public hearing dates for three new Class I liquor licenses and one manager application on June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM. - First reading items will be considered for final action at the June 15, 2026 meeting (for items 8.a-8.f) or at a future meeting. - The pending list items were extended one week. - The council also held an election for Chair and Vice Chair; results are not recorded in the agenda.