Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM for a regular session, preceded by the Board of Equalization meeting. The council approved consent agenda items, handled several liquor license withdrawals, passed ordinances including a minimum wage ordinance, and heard first readings of resolutions. The meeting adjourned at 3:58 PM. Board of Equalization - The Board of Equalization approved six street maintenance business improvement districts (BIDs) by 7-0 votes: College View, Havelock, North 27th Street, South Street, University Place, and West O Street. Consent Calendar - Appointments: Appointed Timothy Menter to the Electrical Advisory Board (term to 2028), reappointed Bennie Shobe to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee (term to 2028). (Adopted 7-0) - Keno Licenses: Approved Cornhusker Bar & Grill and Triple B Collective (The Night Before Lounge) as new Keno satellites. (Adopted 7-0) - Engineering Agreements: Approved supplemental agreements for the S. 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway Project (Alfred Benesch & Co., No. 3) and four LPA program agreements for the 33rd and Cornhusker Viaduct Project (early utility, roadway, trail/temporary signal, and demolition packages). (All adopted 7-0) Public Comments & Testimony - No public testimony was recorded on consent items or other agenda items. Open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda. Liquor License Withdrawals - Three applications for special designated licenses to cover an outdoor area at 1630 P Street on June 6, 2026 (8:00 AM to 11:00 PM) were withdrawn by verbal motion and approved 7-0: Kinkaider Brewing Co. (Sideshow Spirits), Blended Distilling, and Long Dogs Distilling. Claims Report - 26R-219: The council accepted the claims report for April 16–30, 2026. A verbal motion removed the claim of Andrea Bray from the denied list and placed it on pending. The resolution as amended was adopted 7-0. Ordinances – 2nd Reading (No Action) - 26-42 (Annexation 26004) and 26-43 (Change of Zone 17030G) for Matodol LLC at S. 98th and Van Dorn Streets received second reading. No vote was taken. Ordinances – 3rd Reading (Passed) - 26-39: Created the classification of Cybersecurity Analyst in the pay schedule. (Passed 7-0) - 26-40: Text Amendment 26006 clarifying exceptions to minimum lot requirements for converting structures to two-family dwellings in R-1 and R-2 districts. (Passed 7-0) - 26-41: Enacted a new Chapter 9.80 (Lincoln Minimum Wage Ordinance) in Title 9 of the Municipal Code. (Passed 6-1) Resolutions – 1st Reading (No Action) - 26R-224: Supplemental agreement for construction engineering on Adams Street pavement project (36th to 49th Streets). - 26R-225: Supplemental agreement with NDOT for the 33rd and Cornhusker Viaduct Project. - 26R-227: Master Services and Hosting Agreement with Selectron Technologies for an interactive voice response system (4-year term). - 26R-229: Third Amendment to the Fire Ridge Annexation Agreement to allow use of Lincoln on the Move 2 funding for arterial street improvements near 104th and Van Dorn Streets. Ordinances – 1st Reading (No Action) - 26-44 and 26R-226: Amendments to electrical permit fees (changing minimum fee to a base fee, removing separate permits for temporary/branch circuits, reducing fees for individual equipment) and mechanical/HVAC permit fee schedule changes. Pending List - Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. – change of zone and special permit near O Street and Anthony Lane) were extended one week on the pending list. Key Outcomes - All six business improvement districts were approved unanimously. - Consent agenda items (1a through 1i) adopted 7-0. - Three liquor license applications withdrawn by unanimous vote. - Claims report adopted as amended (Andrea Bray claim moved to pending) 7-0. - Minimum Wage Ordinance passed 6-1. - Cybersecurity Analyst classification and text amendment passed unanimously. - First-reading resolutions and ordinances were introduced without action. - Pending list items extended one week. - Mayor's Award of Excellence presented to Fariha Mohmand (Health Department) for Inclusion and Belonging.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The council considered a consent agenda containing routine approvals, conducted public hearings on a liquor license, an appeal, and ordinances, and took action on several items. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM. Consent Calendar - 1.a. 26R-186: Approved an agreement with NDOT for the City to perform responsible charge hours on the 33rd and Cornhusker Viaduct Project (6-0). - 1.b. 26R-187: Approved a professional services agreement with NDOT for construction engineering services on Cornhusker Hwy between 39th St. and L55X (6-0). - 1.c. 26R-200: Approved the assessment resolution for the College View Business Improvement District (6-0). - 1.d. 26R-201: Approved the assessment resolution for the Havelock Business Improvement District (6-0). - 1.e. 26R-202: Approved the assessment resolution for the North 27th Street Business Improvement District (6-0). - 1.f. 26R-203: Approved the assessment resolution for the University Place Business Improvement District (6-0). - 1.g. 26R-204: Approved the assessment resolution for the West O Street Business Improvement District (6-0). - 1.h. 26R-205: Approved the assessment resolution for the South Street Business Improvement District (6-0). - 1.i. 26R-220: Approved the distribution of interest earnings on short-term investments of idle funds for March 2026 (6-0). - 1.j., 1.k., 1.l.: Placed on file the Clerk's Letters and Mayor's Approvals of resolutions and ordinances passed on April 6, 13, and 20, 2026. - 1.m.: Placed on file the City Treasurer's report of cash on hand as of March 31, 2026. - 2.a. 26R-206: Set a hearing date of May 18, 2026, for the Firebirds of Lincoln NE, LLC liquor license application (6-0). - 2.b. 26R-207: Set a hearing date of May 18, 2026, for the Greenside Hospitality, LLC liquor license application (6-0). - 2.c. 26R-208: Set a hearing date of May 18, 2026, for the DDC Collective, LLC liquor license application (6-0). - 2.d.: Placed on file Administrative Amendment 26019 to Use Permit 15005, Firethorn Office Park. - 2.e.: Referred to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities an informal petition to create a Wastewater Special Assessment District along Anthony Lane. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded in the available agenda materials. The next open microphone sessions are scheduled for May 11 and May 18, 2026. Discussion Items - 4.a. 26R-209: Public hearing on the application of SMG Food & Beverage, LLC dba Pinnacle Bank Arena for special designated licenses to cover an outdoor area at Pinewood Bowl on multiple dates in 2026. Adopted 6-0. - 5.a. 26R-188: Public hearing on the appeal by Robert R. Otte on behalf of Black Forest Homeowners' Association of Special Permit 26010 for the Willowmere Forest Estates Community Unit Plan at 6400 Old Cheney Road. Adopted 6-0. - 5.b. 26R-189: Public hearing on the Service Subscription Agreement with Aurigo Software Technologies, Inc. for a four-year renewal with an option to renew for one additional year. Adopted 6-0. - 6.a. 26-39: Second reading of an ordinance amending the pay schedule to create a Cybersecurity Analyst classification. Public hearing held. - 6.b. 26-40: Second reading of Text Amendment 26006 to amend height and lot regulations for two-family dwellings in R-1 and R-2 districts. Public hearing held. - 6.c. 26-41: Second reading of an ordinance creating Chapter 9.80 "Lincoln Minimum Wage Ordinance" to adopt a minimum wage. Public hearing held and closed. - 7.a. 26-38: Third reading of an ordinance approving the Third Amended and Restated Facilities Agreement between the West Haymarket JPA and the City. Passed 6-0. - 8.a. through 8.j.: First reading of resolutions: appointing Timothy Menter to the Electrical Advisory Board; reappointing Bennie Shobe to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee; approving Cornhusker Bar & Grill LLC, Triple B Collective LLC as Keno satellites; approval of On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement Supplement No. 3 for S. 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway Project; and approving various LPA Program Agreements for the 33rd and Cornhusker Viaduct Project. Also accepting the report of claims for April 16-30, 2026. - 9.a. 26-42: First reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 30.24 acres at S. 98th Street and Van Dorn (Application of Matodol, LLC). - 9.b. 26-43: First reading of an ordinance to change zoning from AG to R-3 Residential PUD for the same property (Change of Zone 17030G). - 10.a. through 10.c.: Items related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement) were extended on the pending list for one week. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items were adopted or placed on file as noted, with most votes 6-0. - Resolution 26R-209 (Pinewood Bowl liquor license) adopted 6-0. - Resolution 26R-188 (Black Forest Homeowners' Association appeal) adopted 6-0. - Resolution 26R-189 (Aurigo Software agreement) adopted 6-0. - Ordinance 26-38 (West Haymarket Facilities Agreement) passed 6-0. - Several items were introduced for first reading and will be subject to future action. - The pending list items (10.a.-10.c.) were extended one week.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM. All seven members were present. The council considered reports, petitions, liquor license applications, resolutions, and ordinances, all of which were approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM. Consent Calendar - The 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, affidavits of mailing for Maintenance Improvement District Board of Equalization meetings, and Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statements for January through March 2026 were placed on file without objection. - Three items were referred to the Planning Department: Special Permit 1219P (Bryan Medical Center East Campus addition), Change of Zone 22023A (Turbine Flats PUD amendment), and Special Permit 26017 (Airgas commercial storage). No action was taken by the council as these referrals are administrative. Discussion Items - The council held a public hearing and voted on 16 liquor license applications (Items 4.a through 4.p). All were adopted for approval by a 7-0 vote. These included new Class I licenses for Ybor (Good Life Community Development) and Good Evans (Pepperjax Development), manager applications, and special designated licenses for an outdoor event on O Street between 14th Street and Centennial Mall on April 30, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for establishments including Brass Rail, Pita & Naan, The Junction, Iguana's Pub/Voda Lounge, Bodega's Alley, Duffy's Tavern, Itsumo Ramen, Bourbon Theatre, Fat Toad Pub, Sandy's, and Yia Yia's. - Resolution 26R-167 accepting the report of new and pending claims for April 1-15, 2026 was adopted 7-0. - Resolution 26R-179 for temporary use of the State Highway System for a City of Lincoln special event was adopted 7-0. - Ordinance 26-38 (Third Amended and Restated Facilities Agreement between West Haymarket JPA and the City) had second reading; no vote was taken at this meeting. - Four ordinances received third reading and were passed: - 26-34 (Text Amendment 26005) allowing accessory buildings in AGR district in side yard up to 5 feet from side lot line – passed 7-0 (21865). - 26-35 (Text Amendment 26004) amending sidewalk cafe regulations in LMC Chapter 14.50 – passed 7-0 (21866). - 26-36 (Text Amendment 26004) amending alcoholic liquor regulations for sidewalk cafes in LMC Chapter 5.04 – passed 5-0 (21867). - 26-37 (Text Amendment 26004) removing restaurant requirement in O-1 districts to be within mixed-use buildings – passed 5-0 (21868). - Resolution 26R-166 (Text Amendment 26004) adopting Sidewalk Cafe Design Standards was adopted 7-0 (A-95703). - Four resolutions had first reading (no action taken, to be considered later): - 26R-186: Agreement with NDOT for Responsible Charge Hours for 33rd and Cornhusker Viaduct Project. - 26R-187: Professional Services Agreement with NDOT for construction engineering on Cornhusker Hwy. - 26R-188: Appeal by Robert R. Otte for Black Forest Homeowners' Association regarding Special Permit 26010 (Willowmere Forest Estates CUP). - 26R-189: Service Subscription Agreement with Aurigo Software Technologies for renewal. - Three ordinances had first reading: - 26-39: Creating Cybersecurity Analyst classification (pay schedule amendment). - 26-40: Text Amendment 26006 to clarify conversion of existing structures to two-family dwellings in R-1/R-2 districts. - 26-41: Creating Chapter 9.80 "Lincoln Minimum Wage Ordinance" to establish a minimum wage. - Pending list items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zone change and special permit) were extended one week. Key Outcomes - All liquor license applications were approved unanimously (7-0). - All ordinances and resolutions subject to vote passed or were adopted unanimously. - No public comments were recorded. - The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. Note: The meeting start time in the agenda (5:30 PM) differs from the instruction-assumed timestamp (13:30 UTC). The agenda time was used for this summary.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (with a meeting start time of 11:00 UTC per record). All seven members were present. The council considered a consent agenda, multiple liquor license applications, an appeal of a special permit for a residential health care facility, an interlocal agreement for aerial mapping, and several ordinances and resolutions related to sidewalk cafes and zoning amendments. All items were approved, with one appeal passing on a 5‑1 vote after amendment. Consent Calendar - 26R‑161: Reappointment of Liz Standish to the StarTran Advisory Board for a term expiring April 3, 2029. (Adopted, 7‑0) - 26R‑178: Setting the Board of Equalization Hearing Date for May 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for six maintenance improvement districts (College View, Havelock, North 27th Street, South Street, University Place, West “O” Street). (Adopted, 7‑0) Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were scheduled for this meeting; the open microphone sessions were held on April 13 and April 27, 2026. Discussion Items - Liquor License Applications (Items 3a‑3j): Ten resolutions were adopted approving various manager applications and special designated licenses for temporary outdoor service. Licenses were granted for: - Immanuel Retirement Communities (Landing at Williamsburg Village) - Fast Taco, LLC (Tipsy Tina’s Taco Cantina) for May 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m.–11:55 p.m. at 800 Q Street - Sidecar Cider (Saro Cider) and Kinkaider Brewing Co. (Sideshow Spirits) for the Haymarket Farmers Market season - Jacob Thiessen (Hub Cafe) for multiple Hub Farmers Market dates from May 6 to September 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. - Landshark Realty Group (Tank’s Country), Yard Investments (Gate 25), Yin Family (Hiro 88), Home‑Grown Industries (Mellow Mushroom), and Landshark Realty Group (The CORNer Bar) for an outdoor event on Canopy Street on April 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. All liquor resolutions passed 7‑0. - Appeal of Special Permit SP26008 (Item 4a, 26R‑162): Lance C. Perez appealed the approval of a special permit allowing a residential health care facility for up to 12 residents at 929 South Cotner Boulevard. The council adopted two amendments (MTA 1 and MTA 2, both 5‑1) and then adopted the resolution as amended (5‑1). The specific content of the amendments is not recorded in the agenda, but the appeal was ultimately approved with changes. - Interlocal Agreement (Item 4b, 26R‑163): Approved an agreement with the Omaha‑Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency for professional aerial mapping products and services. (Adopted, 7‑0) - Ordinances and Related Resolutions on Sidewalk Cafes and Zoning (Items 5a‑5e, 26‑34 through 26R‑166): These items received second reading and are related to: - Allowing accessory buildings in the AGR Agriculture Residential District to be located up to 5 feet from the side lot line (26‑34). - Updating regulations for sidewalk cafes in the public right‑of‑way (26‑35, 26‑36, 26R‑166) and removing the requirement that restaurants in O‑1 districts be within a building containing office or residential uses (26‑37). No final action was taken at this meeting as these were second readings. - First Reading Items (Items 6a‑6b, 7a): - 26R‑167: Report of new and pending claims against the City for April 1‑15, 2026 (first reading). - 26R‑179: Resolution for temporary use of the State Highway System for a special event (first reading). - 26‑38: Third Amended and Restated Facilities Agreement between the West Haymarket JPA and the City (first reading). No final action. - Pending List (Item 8a‑8c): The applications for a zoning change, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement by Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. regarding property at 95th and O Street remain on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - Consent items: Adopted unanimously (7‑0). - All liquor license resolutions: Adopted 7‑0. - Appeal SP26008: Adopted as amended on a 5‑1 vote. - Interlocal agreement: Adopted 7‑0. - Second reading ordinances: Continued to a future meeting for final action. - First reading items: Continued. - Pending items: No action. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m. Note: No transcript or minutes were available for this summary; information is derived solely from the published agenda and its recorded actions.

The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting on April 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 3:27 PM. Council members Beckius, Washington, and Weber were absent, leaving four members present. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings, third reading of ordinances, first reading of resolutions and ordinances, and updates on pending items. Consent Calendar - 26R-151 – Approved an on-call professional services task order agreement supplement for preliminary engineering for the Lincoln Area Bridges Rehabilitation Project. (Adopted 4-0) - 26R-155 – Approved distribution of interest earnings on short-term investments of idle funds for February 2026. (Adopted 4-0) - 26R-156 – Accepted the Investment Activity Report for the quarter ending February 28, 2026. (Adopted 4-0) - 1.d. – Report from City Treasurer on cash on hand as of February 28, 2026, placed on file. - 1.e. – Clerk’s Letter and Mayor’s Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on March 30, 2026, placed on file. - 2.a. – 26R-157: Set a hearing date of April 27, 2026, for the manager application of Fangrui Ma for Pioneer Health Foods Inc. dba China Inn. (Adopted 4-0) - 2.b. – 26R-164: Set a hearing date of April 27, 2026, for the liquor license application of Good Life Community Development dba Ybor. (Adopted 4-0) - 2.c. – 26R-165: Set a hearing date of April 27, 2026, for the liquor license application of Pepperjax Development, LLC dba Good Evans. (Adopted 4-0) - 2.d. – Administrative Amendment 26011 to Special Permit 25017 (Northeast Childcare Center) was placed on file. Public Hearings – Liquor Licenses - 26R-158 – Approved the Class I liquor license application of VAL Limited dba The Lied Center. (Adopted 4-0) - 26R-159 – Approved the manager application of Anthony Messineo for VAL Limited dba The Lied Center. (Adopted 4-0) - 26R-160 – Approved the application of Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC dba Bierhaus Maischaler for an addition of an indoor basement area. (Adopted 4-0) Public Hearings – Resolutions - 26R-152 – Accepted and approved the report of new and pending claims against the City for March 16–31, 2026. (Adopted 4-0) - 26R-153 – Approved a cooperative agreement with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the Holmes Lake Angler Access Project. (Adopted 4-0) - 26R-154 – Approved Comprehensive Plan Conformance 26001 for the University Place Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. (Adopted 4-0) Third Reading Ordinances - 26-31 – Annexation 26003 of approximately 37.38 acres at S. 40th Street and Rokeby Rd. (Passed 4-0, Ordinance 21862) - 26-32 – Change of Zone 26003 for the same property to H-4 General Commercial PUD and P Public District with waivers. (Passed 4-0, Ordinance 21863) - 26-33 – Text Amendment 26003 to revise provisions for on-premises alcohol sales in I-1 Industrial zoning district. (Passed 4-0, Ordinance 21864) First Reading Items (Introduced, No Action Taken) - 26R-161 – Reappointment of Liz Standish to the StarTran Advisory Board (term to expire April 3, 2029). - 26R-162 – Appeal by Lance C. Perez of Special Permit 26008 for a residential health care facility at 929 South Cotner Blvd. - 26R-163 – Interlocal agreement with the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency for aerial mapping services. - 26-34 – Text Amendment 26005 to allow accessory buildings in AGR district to be located up to 5 feet from side lot line. - 26-35, 26-36, 26-37, 26R-166 – A package of text amendments (26004) to update sidewalk cafe regulations, including amendments to various chapters of the Lincoln Municipal Code and Design Standards. (Related items) Pending List (Extended) - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 – Items related to a change of zone and special permit for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. at 95th and O Street were continued on the pending list without a date certain. Public Comments - No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session. Key Outcomes - All votes were unanimous (4-0) with three council members absent. - Several routine approvals, liquor licenses, and redevelopment plans were adopted. - Three ordinances were passed on third reading. - First reading items were introduced for future consideration. - The pending list items were extended.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM with all seven members present. The meeting adjourned at 4:23 PM. The council considered a consent agenda, multiple public hearings, a third reading of a street vacation ordinance, first readings of several resolutions, and items on the pending list. All votes are recorded as per the agenda. Consent Calendar - 26R-143: Reappointment of Jacquelyn Miller to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health for a term expiring April 15, 2029. (Adopted 6-1) - 26R-144: Reappointment of Vance Behrens to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term expiring April 1, 2029. (Adopted 7-0) - 26R-145: Professional Services Agreement No. 4 for environmental services with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig for the A Street, 6th to 17th Street Project. (Adopted 7-0) - 26R-146: Professional Services Agreement Supplemental No. 3 for engineering services with Alfred Benesch & Company for the same project. (Adopted 7-0) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed on March 23, 2026. (Placed on file) - 26R-148: Setting a public hearing date of April 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM for the Manager Application of Joseph Brown for Immanuel Retirement Communities dba Landing at Williamsburg Village. (Adopted 7-0) Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded in the agenda. The agenda notes that anyone wishing to address an item on the Consent Agenda could do so, but no testimony is documented. Liquor Resolutions (Public Hearing) - 26R-149: Application of Glacial Till Vineyard, LLC dba Glacial Till Vineyard for a special designated license to serve alcohol at the Haymarket Farmers Market (7th & P Street) during the 2026 season. (Adopted for approval 7-0) - 26R-150: Application of McFarland Family Farms, LLC dba Mac's Creek Winery & Brewery for a similar license at 246 N 8th Street during the 2026 season. (Adopted for approval 7-0) Resolution – Reasonable Accommodation (Public Hearing) - 26R-147: Application of Oxford House, Inc., and Oxford House Hansen Manor for a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act to allow 8 unrelated persons to reside together and reduce parking requirements at 1035 S. 12th Street. (Adopted 6-1) Ordinances – Second Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-31 (Annexation 26003): Application of SRJ Company, LLC to annex approximately 37.38 acres at the southwest corner of S. 40th Street and Rokeby Rd. (Second reading; related to 26-32) - 26-32 (Change of Zone 26003): Application to change zoning from AG Agricultural to H-4 General Commercial PUD and P Public District with waivers at 3801 Rokeby Road and 10277 S. 40th Street. (Second reading; related to 26-31) - 26-33 (Text Amendment 26003): Application to amend Lincoln Municipal Code Section 27.62.110 regarding on-premises alcohol sales in the I-1 Industrial zoning district. (Second reading) Ordinance – Third Reading - 26-30 (Street and Alley Vacation 26001): Application to vacate a portion of right-of-way along the east side of N. 84th Street between Market Drive and Adams Street. (Passed 7-0, Ordinance 21861) Resolutions – First Reading - 26R-151: On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement Supplement No. 2 for preliminary engineering services with Alfred Benesch & Company for the Lincoln Area Bridges Rehabilitation Project. (First reading) - 26R-152: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for March 16-31, 2026. (First reading) - 26R-153: Cooperative Agreement between the City and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the Holmes Lake Angler Access Project. (First reading) - 26R-154: Comprehensive Plan Conformance 26001 for the proposed University Place Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. (First reading) Pending List (Extended One Week) - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Items related to a change of zone, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement for property near 95th and O Street (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp.). These items were previously delayed and moved to the pending list without a date certain. No action taken at this meeting. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items were adopted with majority votes, with one dissenting vote on reappointment 26R-143 (6-1). - Both liquor licenses for the Haymarket Farmers Market were approved unanimously. - The reasonable accommodation request (26R-147) was adopted 6-1. - The street vacation ordinance (26-30) passed on third reading 7-0. - Several resolutions were introduced on first reading, with final action expected at a later meeting. - Items on the pending list remain deferred.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 6:03 p.m. All seven members were present. The council approved numerous appointments, liquor licenses, professional services agreements, zoning ordinances, and other administrative items. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. No public comments were recorded. Consent Calendar - Appointments: Approved resolutions 26R-129 through 26R-132 appointing Christopher Maly to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (term to expire November 1, 2028), Diane Gonzolas to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board (term to expire July 1, 2026), James Lange to the Building Code Board of Appeals (term to expire April 1, 2029), and Jim Johnson to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board (term to expire July 1, 2028). All adopted 7-0. - Professional Services Agreement: Approved 26R-133, a Professional Services Agreement No. 3 with WSP USA, Inc., for preliminary engineering services for the A Street, 40th–56th Street Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. 702977). Adopted 7-0. - Clerk's Letters: Placed on file the Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on March 9 and March 16, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony No members of the public addressed the council during the consent agenda public hearing or the open microphone session. Public Hearings - Resolutions and Ordinances - Liquor License Applications (Items 4.a.–4.f.): The council approved all six liquor license and manager applications: Perfect Diner (Class C, manager Bo Ling), Big 8 (Class C, manager Bo Ling), and Glosse Nail Lounge (Class I, manager Kimthien Nguyen). Each adopted for approval 7-0. - Claims Report (Item 5.a.): Accepted and approved 26R-134, the report of new and pending claims against the city for March 1–15, 2026. Adopted 7-0. - Street Vacation (Item 6.a.): Ordinance 26-30 (Street and Alley Vacation 26001) had its second reading. No vote was taken; it will proceed to third reading. - Public Market Contract (Item 7.a.): Passed 26-27 approving a two-year contract with Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation to operate a Saturday Public Market in the Haymarket area from May 2, 2026, through October 9, 2027. Passed 7-0. - Zone Change (Item 7.b.): Passed 26-28 changing zoning at 2220 S 10th Street from P Public to R-4 Residential. Passed 7-0. - Accessory Dwelling Unit Text Amendment (Item 7.c.): Passed 26-29 amending multiple Lincoln Municipal Code chapters to revise conditions for Accessory Dwelling Units in R-1 through R-4 zoning districts. Passed 7-0. First Readings - Board Appointments (Items 8.a., 8.b.): First reading of 26R-143 reappointing Jacquelyn Miller to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health (term to expire April 15, 2029), and 26R-144 reappointing Vance Behrens to the Building Code Board of Appeals (term to expire April 1, 2029). - Professional Services Agreements (Items 8.c., 8.d.): First reading of 26R-145 and 26R-146 approving a Professional Services Agreement No. 4 with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig for environmental services, and a Supplemental No. 3 with Alfred Benesch & Company for engineering services, both for the A Street, 6th to 17th Street Project (City Project No. 705552). - Reasonable Accommodation (Item 8.e.): First reading of 26R-147, an application from Oxford House, Inc., and Oxford House Hansen Manor for a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act to allow eight unrelated persons to reside together and reduce parking requirements at 1035 S. 12th Street. A public hearing will be set. - Annexation and Zone Change (Items 9.a., 9.b.): First reading of 26-31 (Annexation 26003 of approximately 37.38 acres at S. 40th Street and Rokeby Road by SRJ Company, LLC) and 26-32 (Change of Zone 26003 to H-4 General Commercial PUD and P Public with waivers). - Text Amendment (Item 9.c.): First reading of 26-33 (Text Amendment 26003) to amend LMC Section 27.62.110 to revise provisions for on-premises alcohol sales within the I-1 Industrial zoning district. Pending List Items 24-130 (Change of Zone 24018), 24R-526 (Special Permit 24030), and 24R-527 (Conditional Zoning Agreement) for the Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. property at 95th and O Street remain on the pending list without a date certain, extended one week. Key Outcomes - All recorded votes were 7-0 in favor. - Consent calendar items (appointments, professional services agreement, and clerk's letters) were approved without discussion. - Six liquor licenses were granted. - Ordinances on third reading (market contract, zone change, ADU text amendment) were passed. - Several items received first reading and will return for public hearings and final votes. - No items were delayed, defeated, or subject to public testimony.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. with all seven members present. The agenda included a consent calendar, public hearings on liquor licenses, ordinances on second and third readings, resolutions on first reading, and pending items. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where recorded. Consent Calendar - 26R-125: Reappointed Jim Johnson and Dan Worth to the Historic Preservation Commission for terms expiring April 15, 2029 (Adopted, 7-0; A-95631). - 26R-126: Reappointed Doug Kreifels to the Board of Mechanical Examiners for a term expiring April 4, 2029 (Adopted, 7-0; A-95632). - 2.a. (Placed on File): Administrative Amendment 26009 to Pre-Existing Use Permit 9U for Edgewood/Vandervoort Regional Shopping Center was approved by the Planning and Development Services Director on March 9, 2026, to increase floor area in Building Envelope 9 on Lot 6 to 14,000 square feet, bringing the total floor area of the Vandervoort Addition to 113,888 square feet, generally located northeast of S. 59th Street and Old Cheney Road. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded for items not on the agenda. Open microphone sessions for March are held on March 9 and March 30, 2026. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 26R-127: Application of Show Stoppers Family Dining & Entertainment, LLC dba Show Stoppers Family Dining & Entertainment for a Class I Liquor License at 2077 N Street. Adopted for approval, 7-0 (A-95633). - 26R-128: Manager Application of Kevin Witcher for Show Stoppers Family Dining & Entertainment, LLC dba Show Stoppers Family Dining & Entertainment at 2077 N Street. Adopted for approval, 7-0 (A-95634). - 26R-103: Cancellation of the Class C Liquor License of BSR Inc. dba The Office at 640 West Prospector Court, Suite 200. (Continued from March 16, 2026) Adopted, 7-0 (A-95635). - 26R-104: Cancellation of the Class C Liquor License of RSB Volleyball Inc. dba Playmakers Sports Bar & Grill at 640 West Prospector Court, Suite 300. (Continued from March 16, 2026) Adopted, 7-0 (A-95636). Public Hearing – Ordinances 2nd Reading & Related Resolutions - 26-27: Approved the Public Market Contract between the City of Lincoln and Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation to operate and regulate a Saturday Public Market in the Haymarket area for a two-year term from May 2, 2026 through October 9, 2027. - 26-28: Change of Zone 26004 – Application of Centerpointe to change zoning from P Public District to R-4 Residential District on property generally located at 2220 S 10th Street. - 26-29: Text Amendment 26002 – Request of the City of Lincoln Planning and Development Services Department to revise conditions for Accessory Dwelling Units in R-1 through R-4 zoning districts, amending Lincoln Municipal Code Chapters 27.02, 27.06, 27.60, 27.62, 27.64, 27.65, and 27.72. Ordinance – 3rd Reading & Related Resolution - 26-26: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 20.06, Lincoln Building Code, to add Section 20.06.265 relating to Section 406.3.1 Classification of the International Building Code governing private garages and carports. Passed, 7-0 (Ordinance 21857). Resolutions – 1st Reading - 26R-129: Appointing Christopher Maly to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council for a term expiring November 1, 2028. - 26R-130: Appointing Diane Gonzolas to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for a term expiring July 1, 2026. - 26R-131: Reappointing James Lange to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a term expiring April 1, 2029. - 26R-132: Reappointing Jim Johnson to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for a term expiring July 1, 2028. - 26R-133: Approving Professional Services Agreement No. 3 for preliminary engineering services between the City of Lincoln and WSP USA, Inc., for the A Street, 40th – 56th Street Rehabilitation Project, Project No. LCLC-5220(6), Control No. 13439, City Project No. 702977. - 26R-134: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for March 1 through March 15, 2026. Ordinance – 1st Reading - 26-30: Street and Alley Vacation 26001 – Application of Austin Realty Co. and Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc., to vacate a portion of right-of-way generally located along the east side of N. 84th Street between Market Drive and Adams Street. Pending List (Extended One Week) - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. for property generally located north of O Street and Anthony Lane intersection. These items were continued from previous meetings and moved to the pending list with no date certain; they were extended one week. Key Outcomes - All votes on consent items, liquor resolutions, and ordinances were unanimous (7-0). The consent calendar was approved. Four liquor licenses were approved (two new licenses, two cancellations). Ordinance 26-26 (garage/carport classification) was passed. Appointments and agreements were approved. The pending list items were extended by one week.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM and adjourned at 4:35 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting covered consent items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, ordinance readings, and pending items. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. Consent Calendar - 26R-110: Approved a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Olsson for construction engineering services for the 84th Street & College Park Drive Traffic Signal Project. (Adopted 7-0, A-95617) - 26R-111: Approved a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Alfred Benesch & Co. for the Adams Street, 36th to 49th Street Project. (Adopted 7-0, A-95618) - 26R-117: Approved distribution of interest earnings on IDLE Funds for January 2026. (Adopted 7-0, A-95619) - 1.d.: Report from City Treasurer of cash on hand as of January 31, 2026. (Placed on file) - 1.e.: Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on March 2, 2026. (Placed on file) - 26R-118: Set a hearing date for March 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM for a Class C liquor license application by Green Bunny Catering, LLC dba Perfect Diner. (Adopted 7-0, A-95620) - 26R-119: Set a hearing date for March 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM for a Class C liquor license application by Green Bunny Blue, LLC dba Big 8. (Adopted 7-0, A-95621) - 26R-120: Set a hearing date for March 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM for a Class I liquor license application by Dengan, LLC dba Glosse Nail Lounge. (Adopted 7-0, A-95622) - 2.d.: Placed on file four administrative amendments approved by the Planning and Development Services Director: Amendment 26003 (Iron Ridge PUD), 26006 (Prairie Village North PUD), 26007 (Jensen View Estates 3rd Addition), and 26008 (Briarhurst Plaza). - 2.e.: Referred to Planning Department: Text Amendment 26004 (sidewalk cafes and alcohol regulations), Special Permit 26008 (residential healthcare facility), and Text Amendment 26003 (food/drink establishment use group in I-1 district). Discussion Items - 26R-112: Claims report for February 16-28, 2026. A verbal motion to remove the claim of Joe Miller from denied and place it on pending was adopted (7-0), then the resolution as amended was adopted (7-0, A-95627). - 26R-113: Approved the Safe Streets Lincoln Action Plan. (Adopted 7-0, A-95628) - 26R-114: Approved an interlocal agreement between the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Lincoln, and Nebraska DHHS to provide dental services for youth for a one-year term with three optional renewals. (Adopted 7-0, A-95629) - 26R-115: Approved proposed revisions to Administrative Regulation 20. (Adopted 7-0, A-95630) - 26-26 (2nd reading): Amended Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 20.06 to add Section 406.3.1 regarding private garages and carports. (2nd reading held; no final vote recorded in agenda) - 26R-103 and 26R-104: Public hearings for cancellation of Class C liquor licenses for BSR Inc. dba The Office and RSB Volleyball Inc. dba Playmakers Sports Bar & Grill. Both were delayed by verbal motion with continued public hearing to March 23, 2026 (7-0 each). Key Outcomes - All items on the consent calendar were approved or placed on file as described. - The claims resolution (26R-112) was amended to move Joe Miller's claim to pending and then adopted. - The Safe Streets Lincoln Action Plan (26R-113) was adopted. - The interlocal agreement for dental services (26R-114) was adopted. - Administrative Regulation 20 revisions (26R-115) were adopted. - Liquor license applications for UNL Outdoor Track & Field (26R-121), Darin Carter (26R-122), Tranquility Salon and Spa (26R-123), and Michelle Hobbs-Beecham (26R-124) were all adopted for approval (7-0; A-95623 through A-95626). - Ordinances - 3rd Reading: 26-21 (Human Resources Business Partner classification), 26-22 (General Laborer classification), 26-23 (Purchasing Agent range change), 26-24 (various LMC amendments for P classification, holidays, parental leave, outside employment), and 26-25 (Text Amendment 26001 for farm winery regulations, with MTA 1 adopted then passed as amended) all passed 7-0 (Ordinances 21852–21856). - Resolutions - 1st Reading: 26R-125 (reappointing Jim Johnson and Dan Worth to Historic Preservation Commission) and 26R-126 (reappointing Doug Kreifels to Board of Mechanical Examiners) were read and will be acted on later. - Ordinances - 1st Reading: 26-27 (Public Market Contract with Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation for Saturday market through October 2027), 26-28 (Change of Zone 26004 at 2220 S 10th Street to R-4), and 26-29 (Text Amendment 26002 for Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations) were read and will be acted on later. - Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. development north of O Street and Anthony Lane) were extended one week with no date certain.