Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM to consider a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions for interlocal agreements with rural fire districts for advanced life support, ordinances annexation and pay schedule changes, first readings, and pending items. Councilmember Weber was absent. All votes were 6-0 in favor. Consent Calendar - Approved Kelli's Pub LLC dba Kelli's Pub as a keno satellite (26R-79). - Approved professional services agreements with NDOT for 14th St. rehabilitation (26R-80), with Benesch & Company for 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway project (26R-81), and with Schemmer Associates for Waterford Trail (26R-82). - Set hearing dates for March 16, 2026 for liquor license applications: ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment for UNL Outdoor Track & Field (Class IK) and Blown, LLC for Tranquility Salon and Spa (Class C). - Referred to Planning Department: text amendment 26002 for Accessory Dwelling Units, change of zone applications (Fire Trail PUD, Grandale West PUD, 2220 S 10th St.), and special permit 26005 for residential healthcare facility expansion. Public Hearing - Liquor Resolutions - Approved applications: Mariscos El Rey Seafood Bar (Class C), manager Alma Sandoval; Kelli's Pub (Class C), manager Daniel Eichorn; and manager Jim Crawford for Towneplace Suites by Marriott (Class C). All adopted 6-0. Public Hearing - Resolutions - Approved claims report for February 1-15, 2026 (26R-83). - Approved ten interlocal agreements between Lincoln Fire and Rescue and rural fire districts (Ceresco, Elmwood, Firth, Hallam, Hickman, Malcolm, Raymond, Southeast, Southwest, Valparaiso) for Advanced Life Support services, each for a term September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2035 (26R-84 through 26R-93). All adopted 6-0. Public Hearing - Ordinances 2nd Reading - 26-20: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Section 3.20.240 to change the late penalty for wheel tax to a $25.00 late fee. (2nd reading held) Ordinances - 3rd Reading - 26-12: Annexation 25011 – Annexation of approximately 4.7 acres at S. 91st Street and Nebraska Parkway (William and Kathleen Rentschler). Passed 6-0 (Ordinance 21850). Resolutions - 1st Reading - 26R-105: Approved contract with Credit Management Services for collection services for Lincoln Fire & Rescue for 4-year term with one 4-year renewal option, pursuant to RFP No. 25-197. (1st reading held) Ordinances - 1st Reading - 26-21: Creating classification "Human Resources Business Partner" in pay range W. - 26-22: Creating classification "General Laborer" in pay range N. - 26-23: Changing pay range for Purchasing Agent from M06 to W03. - 26-24: Amending various sections of LMC regarding compensation plan, holidays, paid parental leave for police/fire trainees, and outside employment. - 26-25: Text Amendment 26001 – Application of Lorenzo Ball to amend farm winery provisions (LMC 27.63.810) regarding sale of food and alcohol, use of single-family dwelling, and social hall special permits. Pending List - Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. change of zone and special permit at 95th and O Street) continue on pending list without date certain. Public Comment - Open microphone sessions for March will be held on March 9 and March 30, 2026. No public comment was made on non-agenda items at this meeting. Key Outcomes - All consent items approved 6-0. - All liquor licenses and manager applications approved 6-0. - All interlocal agreements for ALS services with rural fire districts approved 6-0. - Claims report approved 6-0. - Annexation 25011 passed 6-0. - Collection services contract approved on first reading. - Various pay schedule and ordinance amendments introduced on first reading. - Sesostris Temple items remain on pending list. - Meeting adjourned at 3:22 PM. Note: No transcript was provided; summary based on agenda and minutes. All votes were 6-0 in favor unless noted.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM, with all six members present except Councilmember Bowers. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM and included a consent agenda, public hearings, final readings of ordinances, and first readings of resolutions. All votes were unanimous (6-0) unless otherwise noted. Consent Calendar - 26R-71 – Appointing Malak Al-Derawi to the Commission on Women and Gender for a term to expire September 1, 2026. (Adoption 6-0) - 26R-72 – Re-appointing Gill Peace, Jill Grasso, and Michelle Penn to the Urban Design Committee for terms to expire February 1, 2029. (Adoption 6-0) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on January 26, 2026. (Placed on file) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions adopted on February 2, 2026. (Placed on file) - 26R-75 – Setting a hearing date of March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for the Class C liquor license application of Global Warming Inc. dba The Mill Coffee & Tea/Milieu Market at 800 P Street, Suite 100 & 101. (Adoption 6-0) - 26R-76 – Setting a hearing date of March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for the Class C liquor license application of LIF Lincoln, LLC dba Let it Fly Sports Bar at 4630 Leighton Avenue, Suite 10, 15, 20 & 25. (Adoption 6-0) - 26R-94 – Setting a hearing date of March 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for the cancelation of the Class C liquor license of BSR Inc. dba The Office at 640 West ProspectorCourt, Suite 200. (Adopted as amended 6-0) - 26R-95 – Setting a hearing date of March 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for the cancelation of the Class C liquor license of RSB Volleyball Inc. dba Playmakers Sports Bar & Grill at 640 West Prospector Court, Suite 100. (Adopted as amended 6-0) Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session, nor were members of the public addressing items on the consent agenda. Discussion Items - Liquor License Denials (26R-77 & 26R-78): The Council held a public hearing on the application of D'zzz Ride'z, LLC for a Class C liquor license at 310 South 10th Street, Suite 1C & 2, and the associated manager application of Jody Gilfillan. The Council voted 6-0 to adopt for denial both resolutions, rejecting the license and the manager approval. - Claims Report (26R-73): The Council considered new and pending claims against the City for January 16 through January 31, 2026. A verbal motion was made and adopted 6-0 to remove the claim of Theresa Lemons from the denied list and place it on pending. The resolution was then adopted as amended (6-0). - StarTran Electronic Fare Collection Contract (26R-74): The Council approved a contract with Cubic Transportation Inc. for an electronic fare collection system for StarTran, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,420,661.39 for the first four-year term and an option to renew for one additional four-year term. (Adopted 6-0) - Ordinances on Final Reading: The Council passed the following ordinances on third reading, all by 6-0 votes: - 26-10: Amending the pay schedule for the "A" pay range by creating the classification "Parks Event Coordinator." - 26-11: Amending the pay schedule for the "N" pay range by creating the classification "Automotive Services Coordinator." - 26-12 (Annexation 25011): A verbal motion to delay action for one week to March 2, 2026 was adopted 6-0, regarding the annexation of approximately 4.7 acres at S. 91st Street and Nebraska Parkway. - 26-13 (Annexation 25008): Annexation of approximately 13.12 acres at SW corner of S. 70th & Yankee Hill Road. - 26-14 (Change of Zone 050681): Amending the Woodlands at Yankee Hill Planned Unit Development (PUD) to add approximately 13 acres, allowing an additional 161,000 square feet of commercial floor area with associated waivers. - 26R-57 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25006): Revising the Future Land Use Map on approximately 13 acres from Residential-Low Density to Commercial, and adjusting the Future Growth Tier designation from Tier 1, Priority C to Tier 1, Priority A. - 26R-58: Approving the Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for the Woodlands at Yankee Hill West. - 26-15 (Change of Zone 22012A): Amending the Bishop Heights PUD to expand by approximately 1.15 acres and allow an additional 11,500 square feet of commercial floor area (total 126,500 sq ft). - 26-16 (Annexation 25012): Annexation of approximately 26.65 acres near S. 79th Street & Ambrose Drive. - 26-17 (Change of Zone 25028): Rezoning property from AG Agriculture to R-3 Residential and from AG Agriculture to P Public near S. 79th Street and Ambrose Drive. - 26-19 (Comprehensive Plan Conformance 25013): Declaring an area of approximately 920.37 square feet of city-owned property at S. 6th Street and L Street as surplus. - 26-18: Approving the Real Estate Exchange Agreement between the City and Sprenger Properties Nebraska, LLC for property at the southwest corner of S. 6th and L Streets. - Items Referred to Departments: - 2.e – Referred to the Planning Department: Text Amendment 26001, Change of Zone 26001 (Redtail Heights PUD), Special Permit 20014B (Coffey Borrow Pit), and Special Permit 25033 (Divine Oaks). Planning Commission action is final unless appealed. - 2.f – Referred to Planning and Development Services: a request for reasonable accommodation from Nicole Miller for Oxford House - Hansen Manor at 1035 S 12th Street. First Readings & Pending Items - The Council gave first reading to the following items (no final action taken): - 26R-79: Approving Kelli's Pub LLC dba Kelli's Pub as a keno satellite at 1318 North 66th Street. - 26R-80: Professional Services Agreement with NDOT for the 14th St. from Salt Creek Bridge to Adams St. Rehab Project. - 26R-81: On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Benesch & Company for the 70th Street and Nebraska Pkwy Project. - 26R-82: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 3 with Schemmer Associates, Inc. for the Waterford Trail project. - 26R-83: New and pending claims report for February 1 through February 15, 2026. - 26R-84 through 26R-93: Ten interlocal agreements between Lincoln Fire and Rescue and individual rural fire districts (Ceresco, Elmwood, Firth, Hallam, Hickman, Malcolm, Raymond, Southeast, Southwest, and Valparaiso) for Advanced Life Support Emergency Service, each for a term from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2035. - 26-20: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Section 3.20.240 to set the late penalty for wheel tax delinquencies to a $25.00 late fee. - Pending List: Items 24-130 (Change of Zone 24018), 24R-526 (Special Permit 24030), and 24R-527 (Conditional Zoning Agreement) related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. property at 95th and O Street remained on the pending list with no new date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items were adopted or placed on file unanimously (6-0). - Two liquor license applications were denied unanimously (26R-77, 26R-78). - The claims report for January 16-31 was approved as amended (removing the Theresa Lemons claim to pending). y- The StarTran electronic fare collection contract was approved (6-0). - Eleven ordinances and related resolutions were passed on final reading, all by 6-0 votes, with the exception of one annexation (26-12) delayed by one week to March 2, 2026. - First reading items were introduced and will be considered for final action at a future meeting. - The Sesostris Temple pending items remain on the pending list with no action taken.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. with all seven members present. The meeting covered consent items, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, and ordinances. Due to Presidents' Day, the Council will not meet on February 16, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Consent Calendar - 26R-52 – Approved a professional services agreement with Olsson for final design of the 33rd and Cornhusker Viaduct project (7-0). - 26R-53 – Approved a supplement to the construction engineering services agreement with Speece Lewis Engineers for the 56th Street rehabilitation project (7-0). - 26R-55 – Approved a contract with Executive Answering Services for telephone answering services for a four-year term with renewal options (7-0). - 26R-59 – Approved distribution of interest earnings on idle funds for December 2025 (7-0). - Report of City Treasurer – Placed on file (cash on hand as of December 31, 2025). - 26R-60 through 26R-63 – Set hearing dates for liquor license applications for D'zzz Ride'z, Seafood El Rey, Kelli's Pub, and a manager application for Towneplace Suites (all 7-0). - Placed on File – Administrative amendments for Firethorn Office Park (Use Permit 107E) and Cedarhurst of Lincoln (Special Permit 24011). Public Comments & Testimony No public comments are recorded in the agenda or minutes. Open microphone sessions were announced for February 9 and February 23, 2026. Discussion Items Liquor License Applications (Public Hearing) - 26R-64 – Application of Steele Events, LLC dba Havelock Social Hall for a Class I liquor license – Adopted for approval (7-0). - 26R-65 – Manager application of Rebecca Sallinger for Havelock Social Hall – Adopted for approval (7-0). - 26R-66 – Application of Triple B Collective, LLC dba The Night Before Lounge for a Class C liquor license – Motion to amend adopted (7-0); adopted for approval as amended (7-0). - 26R-67 – Manager application of Elena Settell for The Night Before Lounge – Motion to amend adopted (7-0); adopted for approval as amended (7-0). - 26R-68 – Application of CMCC Partners, LLC dba Arbor Axe House for a Class I liquor license – Adopted for approval (7-0). - 26R-69 – Manager application of Connor Pedersen for Arbor Axe House – Adopted for approval (7-0). - 26R-70 – Manager application of Cory Landon for Sam's Club 6413 – Adopted for approval (7-0). Resolutions (Public Hearing) - 26R-54 – Appeal by Melissa Pishna of Planning Commission approval of Special Permit 25046 for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at N. 120th Street and Highway 6. The Council voted to adopt the appeal (i.e., deny the special permit) by a vote of 6-1 (A-95571). - 26R-56 – Approved a non-contact cooling water main agreement with Agate, LLC for property between N. 40 Street and U.S. Highway 77 north of I-80 (7-0). Ordinances – 2nd Reading (No action taken, only read) - 26-10 – Creation of Parks Event Coordinator pay classification. - 26-11 – Creation of Automotive Services Coordinator pay classification. - 26-12 – Annexation of 4.7 acres at S. 91st Street and Nebraska Parkway. - 26-13 – Annexation of 13.12 acres at SW corner of S. 70th & Yankee Hill Road. - 26-14 – Change of Zone 050681 (Woodlands at Yankee Hill PUD amendment). - 26R-57 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25006 for the same property (action date 2/23/26). - 26R-58 – Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement (action date 2/23/26). - 26-15 – Change of Zone 22012A (Bishop Heights PUD expansion). - 26-16 – Annexation of 26.65 acres near S. 79th Street & Ambrose Drive. - 26-17 – Change of Zone 25028 for Southview Inc. property (to R-3 and P). - 26-19 – Surplus declaration of 920.37 sq. ft. at S. 6th & L Streets. - 26-18 – Real estate exchange agreement with Sprenger Properties Nebraska, LLC. Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions (Action taken) - 26-6 – Street name change of a portion of Peregrine Court to Peregrine Road – Passed (7-0). - 26-7 – Street and alley vacation (South Street right-of-way) – Verbal motion to insert purchase price of $1.00 adopted (7-0); passed as amended (7-0). - 26R-48 – Second Amendment to Terminal Building Redevelopment Agreement with 947 TERMINAL, LLC – Adopted (7-0). - 26-8 – Ordinance to extend bond term from 15 to 20 years for Terminal Building – Passed (7-0). - 26R-49 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance for 18N Building Redevelopment Project – Adopted (7-0). - 26R-50 – Redevelopment Agreement with New Generation Properties, LLC for 18N Building – Adopted (7-0). - 26R-51 – Amendment to CIP to appropriate $4,943,379 in TIF funds for 18N Building – Adopted (7-0). - 26-9 – Authorizing Tax Allocation Bonds up to $4,943,379 for 18N Building – Passed (7-0). Resolutions – 1st Reading (No action taken, only read) - 26R-71 – Appointment of Malak Al-Derawi to Commission on Women and Gender (term to 9/1/2026). - 26R-72 – Reappointments to Urban Design Committee (Gill Peace, Jill Grasso, Michelle Penn; terms to 2/1/2029). - 26R-73 – Acceptance of new and pending claims report for January 16-31, 2026. - 26R-74 – Contract with Cubic Transportation Inc. for StarTran electronic fare collection system (not to exceed $1,420,661.39 for initial four-year term with renewal option). Pending List (Extended One Week) - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 – Items concerning Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (change of zone to H-4, special permit for planned service commercial development, and conditional zoning agreement at 95th & O Street) were continued on the pending list without a date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items were approved unanimously (7-0). - Liquor license applications for Havelock Social Hall, The Night Before Lounge (as amended), Arbor Axe House, and Sam's Club were approved (7-0 each). - The appeal of the BESS special permit (26R-54) was adopted (6-1), effectively denying the permit. - The Agate non-contact cooling water agreement (26R-56) was approved (7-0). - Ordinances on second reading were read but not voted on; further action scheduled for February 23 or March 2, 2026. - Ordinances on third reading and related resolutions all passed (7-0), including the Terminal Building amendments and the 18N Building Redevelopment Project with $4,943,379 in TIF bonds. - First-reading resolutions were read and will be acted upon at a future meeting.

The Lincoln City Council met on February 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM (agenda date) to consider a variety of items including appointments, contracts, land use changes, and funding approvals. All members were present. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. Consent Calendar - 26R-41: Reappointment of Hugh Sieck to the Examining Board of Plumbers for a term expiring February 1, 2029. (Adopted 7-0) - 26R-42: Approval of contractor selection and construction contract for the Cornhusker Hwy, 39th to L55X Rehabilitation Project. (Motion to amend adopted 7-0; adopted as amended 7-0) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Resolutions and ordinances from January 12, 2026, placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were made at this meeting. The open microphone session is scheduled for February 9 and 23, 2026. Discussion Items No discussion items were recorded. All agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda or following public hearings. Key Outcomes - 26R-43: Adopted an Interlocal Agreement with Lower Platte South Natural Resources District for the Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project. (7-0) - 26R-44: Adopted the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for federal disaster mitigation fund eligibility. (7-0) - 26R-45: Accepted the report of new and pending claims against the city for January 1-15, 2026, as amended. (Motion to amend adopted 7-0; adopted as amended 7-0) - 26R-46: Approved Use Permit 22004A for 21 townhouse units at N 26th Street and Kensington Drive. (7-0) - 26R-47: Amended FY 2025-2026 CIP to authorize $250,000 in TIF for the Hawley Historic Restoration Redevelopment Project. (7-0) - 26-6 through 26-9 (Second Reading): All ordinances and related resolutions (street name change, vacation, Terminal Building amendment, 18N Building TIF project) passed second reading; action dates set for February 9, 2026. - 26R-52 through 26R-56 (First Reading): Professional services agreements, telephone answering contract, and an appeal of a Battery Energy Storage System special permit were introduced and had first reading. - 26-10 through 26-18 (First Reading): Multiple ordinances and resolutions concerning pay schedule changes, annexations, zone changes, and a real estate exchange were introduced and had first reading. - Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple zoning) remain on the pending list with no date certain. - Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting included consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses, multiple resolutions and ordinances, and a public comment period. The council adjourned at 6:13 p.m. All members were present except Councilmember Bowers for certain votes. Consent Calendar - 26R-25: Approved a Professional Services Agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for preliminary engineering services for the N. 14th St. rehabilitation project (7-0; A-95534). - 26R-26: Approved a Professional Services Agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for environmental services for the same project (7-0; A-95535). - 26R-30: Approved distribution of interest earnings on short-term investments of idle funds for November 2025 (7-0; A-95536). - 1.d.: Placed on file the City Treasurer's report of cash on hand as of November 30, 2025. - 1.e.: Placed on file the Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on January 5, 2026. - 26R-31: Set a hearing date of February 9, 2026, for the liquor license application of Steele Events, LLC dba Havelock Social Hall (7-0; A-95537). - 26R-32: Set a hearing date of February 9, 2026, for the liquor license application of Triple B Collective, LLC dba The Night Before Lounge (7-0; A-95538). - 26R-33: Set a hearing date of February 9, 2026, for the liquor license application of CMCC Partners, LLC dba Arbor Axe House (7-0; A-95539). - 26R-34: Set a hearing date of February 9, 2026, for the manager application of Cory Landon for Sam's West Inc. dba Sam's Club 6413 (7-0; A-95540). Public Comments & Testimony - An open microphone session was held for members of the public to address matters not on the agenda. No specific comments were recorded in the agenda. Liquor License Decisions - 26R-35: Application of Cloud 9 Billiards Club, LLC for a Class M liquor license at 5945 Cornhusker Highway, Suite E, was adopted for denial (7-0; A-95541). - 26R-36: Manager application of Tommy Lacarbo for Cloud 9 Billiards Club was adopted for denial (7-0; A-95542). - 26R-37: Manager application of Kendrick Carter for Hampton Inn at 7343 Husker Circle was adopted for denial (7-0; A-95543). - 26R-38: Manager application of Amber Groszkrueger for Blazin Wings Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings at 1328 P Street was adopted for approval (7-0; A-95544). - 26R-39: Application of Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC dba Bierhaus Maischaler for a special designated license for an outdoor area on P Street on February 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. was adopted for approval (7-0; A-95545). - 26R-40: Application of McKenny's Pub, LLC dba McKinney's Irish Pub for two special designated licenses at 151 North 8th Street on March 14 and 17, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. was adopted for approval (7-0; A-95546). Resolutions – Public Hearing - 26R-27: Adopted as amended (MTA 1 adopted 7-0; adopted as amended 7-0; A-95547) assessing fees and penalties for demolitions, neglected buildings, and property cleanup/boardings on multiple properties listed in the agenda. - 26R-28: Adopted a resolution proclaiming January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month (7-0; A-95548). Ordinances – 3rd Reading - 26-1: Passed (6-0, Bowers absent) approving a lease agreement with Lancaster County for records management space at the Municipal Service Center from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2035 (21832). - 26-2: Passed (6-0, Bowers absent) changing the name of North 54th Street to North 54th Court (21833). - 26-3: Passed (6-0, Bowers absent) annexing approximately 4.96 acres at 6701 Folsom Street (Acton Acres LLC) (21834). - 26-4: Passed (6-0, Bowers absent) changing the zoning of the annexed property from Agricultural Residential to Residential District (21835). - 26-5: Passed (7-0) amending Lincoln Municipal Code Section 9.24.190 to require that notice against trespass be given by actual communication to the actor, consistent with state statute (21836). Resolutions – 1st Reading - 26R-41: Clarified the prior reappointment of Hugh Sieck to the Examining Board of Plumbers for a partial term expiring February 1, 2026, and reappointed him for a term expiring February 1, 2029. - 26R-42: Approved selecting a contractor and authorizing a construction contract for the Cornhusker Hwy, 39th to L55X Rehabilitation Project using federal transportation funds. - 26R-43: Approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District for the Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project. - 26R-44: Approved and adopted the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for eligibility of federal disaster mitigation funds. - 26R-45: Accepted the report of new and pending claims against the City from January 1 to January 15, 2026. - 26R-46: Approved Use Permit 22004A for La Real Estate LLC to allow 21 townhouse units with associated waivers at N 26th Street and Kensington Drive. - 26R-47: Amended the FY 2025-2026 CIP to authorize and appropriate $250,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the Hawley Historic Restoration Redevelopment Project. Ordinances & Related Resolutions – 1st Reading - 26-6: Street name change from Peregrine Court to Peregrine Road (first reading). - 26-7: Street and alley vacation application by Greg and Cassidy Bohac at S. 98th Street and South Street (first reading). - 26R-48, 26-8: Approved first reading of resolutions and ordinance relating to the Terminal Building Redevelopment Agreement, including extending the bond term from 15 to 20 years (action date February 9, 2026). - 26R-49, 26R-50, 26R-51, 26-9: First reading of resolutions and ordinance for the 18N Building Redevelopment Project, including comprehensive plan conformance, a redevelopment agreement with New Generation Properties, LLC, and authorization of $4,943,379 in TIF funds and related tax allocation bonds (action date February 9, 2026). Pending List - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Continued without a date certain the change of zone and special permit applications by Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. for property at 95th and O Street. Key Outcomes - All consent items, liquor license decisions, and public hearing resolutions were approved with unanimous votes (7-0) except where noted. - Ordinances on third reading passed 6-0 (with Councilmember Bowers absent) except 26-5 which passed 7-0. - Several resolutions and ordinances received first reading and will be scheduled for final action on February 9, 2026. - The pending list items remain postponed indefinitely.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. All seven council members were present. The meeting covered consent items, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, ordinances at second and third readings, first‑reading resolutions, and a pending list item. Key actions included a divided vote on keno lottery fund appropriations and a debated parking enforcement ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m. (Note: No transcript was provided; this summary is based solely on the agenda and action sheet.) Consent Calendar - 26R-6 – Appointing Jose Soto to the Commission on Human Rights (term expiring Dec. 31, 2028) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-7 – Reappointing John Goldrich to the Commission on Human Rights (term expiring Dec. 31, 2028) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-8 – Reappointing Eileen Bergt to the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission (term expiring Jan. 9, 2029) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-9 – Reappointing Cindy Ryman Yost to the Board of Zoning Appeals (term expiring Feb. 1, 2031) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-10 – Reappointing Hugh Sieck to the Examining Board of Plumbers (term expiring Feb. 1, 2026) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-29 – Investment Activity Report for Quarter Ending Nov. 30, 2025 – Placed on file (accepted). - Affidavit of Mailing for demolitions and property clean‑up fees (list of 18 properties) – Placed on file. - 26R-18 – Setting hearing date for Cloud 9 Billiards Club Class M liquor license – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-19 – Setting hearing date for Hampton Inn manager application (Kendrick Carter) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-20 – Setting hearing date for Buffalo Wild Wings manager application (Amber Groszkrueger) – Adopted 7‑0. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session. The agenda noted that an open microphone session was available for matters not on the agenda or future agendas. Discussion Items - 26R-11 (Keno Lottery Funds for Human Services): An appropriation of $250,000 from keno lottery funds for various human services was adopted by a vote of 6‑1. One council member voted against. - Parking Enforcement Ordinance (25-133): This ordinance amended multiple sections of the Municipal Code to revise parking enforcement area boundaries, fee schedules, and allow modernized payment platforms. A verbal motion to divide the question (to separate sections) passed 7‑0. Subsequently, an amendment (MTA 1) passed 6‑1. The ordinance as amended then passed 7‑0. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 26R-21 (White Elm Brewing – Class L license) – Adopted for approval 7‑0. - 26R-22 (White Elm Brewing – Class C license) – Adopted for approval 7‑0. - 26R-23 (Kolby Wood manager application for White Elm Brewing) – Adopted for approval 7‑0. - 26R-24 (Jeffery Tyson manager application for Hillcrest Country Club) – Adopted for approval 7‑0. Public Hearing – Resolutions - 26R-12 (Claims report for Dec. 1–31, 2025) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-13 (SCS Engineers consulting agreement for environmental services, not to exceed $1,190,300) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-15 (Municipal financial agreement for Highway 6/Adams St. bridges over I‑180) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-16 (Use Permit 125C amendment for Exchange Bank sign at 7655 Pioneers Blvd.) – Adopted 7‑0. - 26R-17 (Comprehensive Plan conformance for Terminal Building TIF amendment at 947 O St.) – Adopted 7‑0. Ordinances – Second Reading (Items 6.a. through 6.e) These ordinances received second reading only; no vote was taken: - 26-1 – Lease agreement with Lancaster County for Records Management space at Municipal Service Center. - 26-2 – Street name change from N. 54th Street to N. 54th Court. - 26-3 – Annexation of 4.96 acres at 6701 Folsom Street (related to 26-4). - 26-4 – Change of zone for same property (Agricultural Residential to Residential). - 26-5 – Amendment to loitering/trespass ordinance to require actual communication for trespass notice. Ordinances – Third Reading (Passed unanimously except as noted) - 25-133 – Parking enforcement ordinance (see Discussion Items above). - 25-134 – Text amendment to household living uses, conditional uses in O‑2 district, lot area in B‑2 district – Passed 7‑0. - 25-135 – Zone change from AG to AGR at SW 89th & Buckboard Dr. – Passed 7‑0. - 25-136 – Text amendment for early childhood care facilities – Passed 7‑0. - 25R-529 – Related resolution for early childhood care facility design standards – Adopted 7‑0. - 25-137 – Amendment to South of Downtown PUD (lot area and width reduction) – Passed 7‑0. - 25-138 – Correction of legal description for Annexation 25004 – Passed 7‑0. Resolutions – First Reading (No action taken) - 26R-25 – Professional services agreement with JEO Consulting for N. 14th St. rehabilitation (preliminary engineering). - 26R-26 – Professional services agreement with JEO Consulting for environmental services on same project. - 26R-27 – Assessment of fees and penalties for demolitions/neglected buildings (see Consent Calendar for placed‑on‑file item). - 26R-28 – Proclaiming January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Pending List Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple zone change, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement at 95th & O St.) were extended one week. Key Outcomes - Appointments & reappointments to various boards/commissions approved unanimously (7‑0). - Keno lottery fund appropriation ($250,000) approved 6‑1. - White Elm Brewing (Class L & C liquor licenses) and two manager applications approved 7‑0. - SCS Engineers contract ($1,190,300) for environmental compliance approved 7‑0. - Parking enforcement overhaul passed 7‑0 after a motion to divide and an amendment (MTA 1) passed 6‑1. - Early childhood care facility zoning changes adopted 7‑0. - South of Downtown PUD amendment reducing lot standards passed 7‑0. - No action on first‑reading resolutions; they will return for second reading. - Sesostris Temple items remain on pending list. The next regular meeting will be January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. (The January 19 meeting was canceled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.)

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 4:04 PM. The meeting included a Mayor's Award, approval of consent items, liquor licenses, interlocal agreements, and multiple ordinance readings and votes. All council members were present except Weber. Mayor's Award of Excellence - The Mayor's Award of Excellence for November 2025 was presented to Gerald Okra and Jon Mora (LTU Operations and Maintenance) in the category of Valor and Bravery. Consent Calendar - 25R-528 – Approved the Professional Services Agreement Supplemental No. 3 for environmental services for the A Street, 6th to 17th Street Project. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95507) - 26R-1 – Set a hearing date of January 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for assessment of demolition costs, fees, and penalties on multiple properties. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95508) - 26R-2 – Approved distribution of interest earnings on short-term investments of IDLE Funds for October 2025. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95509) - City Treasurer's report of cash on hand as of October 31, 2025 – Placed on file. - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for November 2025 – Placed on file. - Clerk's Letters & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances from December 8 and December 15, 2025 – Placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made on the consent agenda or any other agenda items during this meeting. Discussion Items - Liquor License Applications (Items 3a–3c): Heard and approved: - 26R-3 – Remy Restaurant Group, LLC dba Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs at 200 South 21st Street for a Class I Liquor License. (Adopted for Approval, 6-0; A-95510) - 26R-4 – Manager Application of Andrea Remaklus for Cheba Hut. (Adopted for Approval, 6-0; A-95511) - 26R-5 – Manager Application of Javier Lara for Walmart 1943 at 4700 North 27th Street. (Adopted for Approval, 6-0; A-95512) - Interlocal Agreement (Item 4a): 25R-534 – Approved lease of a vehicle by the Police Department for use by Community Corrections. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95513) - Ordinances – 2nd Reading (Items 5a–5g): These items were read for the second time; no votes were taken: - 25-133: Parking enforcement code amendments. - 25-134: Text Amendment 25011 – household living use regulations. - 25-135: Change of Zone 25025 – AG to AGR on property at SW 89th and Buckboard Dr. - 25-136 & 25R-529: Text Amendment 25014 and related design standards for early childhood care facilities. - 25-137: Change of Zone 21020D – lot area standards for the South of Downtown Planned Unit Development. - 25-138: Annexation 25004 – correcting legal description of a previous annexation. - Ordinances – 3rd Reading (Items 6a–6d): Passed: - 25-129 – Amended multiple sections of Chapter 2.76 (personnel rules) including layoff/reduction in force, leave, and sick leave policies. (Passed, 6-0; 21822) - 25-130 – Adjusted pay range for Police Records Supervisor from C26 to C28. (Passed, 6-0; 21823) - 25-131 – Deleted the classification of Gatehouse Attendant I from the N pay schedule. (Passed, 6-0; 21824) - 25-132 – Authorized issuance of Tax Supported Lease Rental Revenue Bonds (not to exceed $19,200,000) for the Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Building Commission. (Passed, 6-0; 21825) - Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 7a–7k): Introduced; no action taken: - 26R-6: Appointment of Jose Soto to Commission on Human Rights. - 26R-7: Reappointment of John Goldrich to Commission on Human Rights. - 26R-8: Reappointment of Eileen Bergt to Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission. - 26R-9: Reappointment of Cindy Ryman Yost to Board of Zoning Appeals. - 26R-10: Reappointment of Hugh Sieck to Examining Board of Plumbers. - 26R-11: Keno lottery fund appropriations of $250,000 for Human Services. - 26R-12: Report of new and pending claims (Dec 1–31, 2025). - 26R-13: Consulting services agreement with SCS Engineers for environmental compliance (not to exceed $1,190,300). - 26R-15: Municipality Financial Agreement for Highway 6 and Adams Street bridges over I-180. - 26R-16: Use Permit 125C – Exchange Bank sign modification at 7655 Pioneers Blvd. - 26R-17: Comprehensive Plan Conformance 25012 – Amendment to Terminal Building Redevelopment Project (TIF period extension). - Ordinances – 1st Reading (Items 8a–8e): Introduced; no action taken: - 26-1: Lease agreement for Lancaster County Records Management at 901 W. Bond St. - 26-2: Street name change of N. 54th Street to N. 54th Court. - 26-3 & 26-4: Annexation and zoning change for 4.96 acres at 6701 Folsom Street. - 26-5: Amendment to loitering/trespass ordinance (Section 9.24.190) to align with state statute. - Pending List (Items 9a–9c): Extended one week – Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. property north of O Street and Anthony Lane. Key Outcomes - All consent and liquor items were approved unanimously (6-0). - Ordinance 25-129 (personnel code amendments) passed with modifications to layoff, leave, and discrimination policies. - Ordinance 25-132 authorized up to $19.2 million in bonds for the Public Building Commission. - Several items (2nd reading ordinances, 1st reading resolutions and ordinances) were introduced and will return for further action at a later meeting. - The pending Sesostris Temple items were continued for one week.

The Lincoln City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:24 p.m. The agenda indicated all members were present except Councilmember Duden; however, several votes are recorded as 7-0, which would imply all seven members voted. This discrepancy is noted. The council addressed appointments, agreements, liquor licenses, code updates, and zoning matters. Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, the council will not meet on December 22 or 29, 2025. Consent Calendar (Reports of City Officers and Petitions) - Appointed Donna Garden to the Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028; adopted 7-0 (A-95488). - Reappointed Eric Schafer and Kate Bolz to the Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board for terms expiring December 31, 2028; adopted 7-0 (A-95489). - Reappointed Kim Morrow to the District Energy Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2027; adopted 7-0 (A-95490). - Reappointed Gail Perry and Kathy Campbell to the Charter Revision Commission for terms expiring July 15, 2029; adopted 7-0 (A-95491). - Reappointed Ingrid Kirst to the Keno/Human Services Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028; adopted 7-0 (A-95492). - Approved a supplemental agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for the 84th St. & US-6 (Cornhusker Hwy.) Intersection Safety Project; adopted 7-0 (A-95493). - Approved Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Alfred Benesch & Company for the Adams Street paving rehab project (36th to 49th St.); adopted 7-0 (A-95494). - Approved an On-Call Professional Services Task Order with Speece Lewis Engineers for the 27th Street Bridge project; adopted 7-0 (A-95495). - Approved an On-Call Professional Services Task Order with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for environmental services for the 27th Street Bridge project; adopted 7-0 (A-95496). - Placed on file the Clerk's Letter and Mayor's approvals of resolutions and ordinances passed November 24, 2025. - Set a January 5, 2026 hearing for Remy Restaurant Group LLC dba Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs Class I liquor license at 200 South 21st Street; adopted 6-0 (A-95497). - Set a January 12, 2026 hearing for Hoppy Days LLC dba White Elm Brewing Class L liquor license at 2717 South 8th Street, Suite 1; adopted 6-0 (A-95498). - Set a January 12, 2026 hearing for Hoppy Days LLC dba White Elm Brewing Class C liquor license at the same address; adopted 6-0 (A-95499). - Set a January 5, 2026 hearing for the manager application of Javier Lara for Walmart Inc. dba Walmart 1943 at 4700 North 27th Street; adopted 6-0 (A-95500). - Set a January 12, 2026 hearing for the manager application of Jeffery Tyson for Hillcrest Country Club at 9401 O Street; no vote outcome was listed in the agenda. Note: The vote counts for items 1a–1i are recorded as 7-0 despite the agenda stating all members were present except Duden. Liquor Resolutions (Public Hearing) - Approved the Class CK liquor license for MCO, LLC dba Casa Bovina and The Mercato at 4841 North 84th Street; adopted 6-0 (A-95502). - Approved the manager application of Shane Peed for the same establishment; adopted 6-0 (A-95503). Resolutions (Public Hearing) - Accepted and approved the report of new and pending claims against the City for November 16–30, 2025; adopted 6-0 (A-95504). - Approved the Arbor Road Water Main and Water Pump Agreement with Agate, LLC for construction from N. 27th Street and Arbor Road to approximately N. 40th Street and Arbor Road; adopted 6-0 (A-95505). Ordinances – Second Reading The following ordinances had their second reading and were not up for final action at this meeting: - 25-129: Amendments to personnel rules (layoff/reduction in force, merit pay, sick leave, bereavement leave, etc.). - 25-130: Pay range change for Police Records Supervisor from C26 to C28. - 25-131: Deletion of Gatehouse Attendant I classification. - 25-132: Authorizing issuance of Tax Supported Lease Rental Revenue Bonds not to exceed $19,200,000 for the Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Building Commission. Ordinances – Third Reading and Related Resolutions - Passed 25-116 (Text Amendment 25013) allowing more flexibility for structural alterations for reuse of existing buildings; 6-0 (21810). - Adopted 25R-509 (Comprehensive Plan Conformance 25010) for a conservation easement to preserve flood storage capacity and natural resources within Pine Woods Planned Unit Development at 6511 Pine Lake Road; 6-0 (A-95506). - Passed 25-118 (Change of Zone 08041G) to increase commercial floor area by 5,760 square feet and expand contractor services use in Pine Woods PUD; 6-0 (21811). - Passed 25-119 (Equipment Lease Agreement with Exchange Bank for 262 golf carts for a 57-month term); 6-0 (21812). - Passed 25-120 (Lease Agreement with Lincoln Trap and Skeet Club for the southwest portion of the N. 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility for a ten-year term); 6-0 (21813). - Passed 25-122 (Mechanical Code update to the 2021 International Mechanical Code); 6-0 (21815). - Passed 25-123 (Fuel Gas Code update to the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code); 6-0 (21816). - Passed 25-124 (Plumbing Code update to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code); 6-0 (21817). - Passed 25-125 (Building Code update to the 2021 International Building Code); 6-0 (21818). - Passed 25-126 (Existing Building Code update to the 2021 International Existing Building Code); 6-0 (21819). - Passed 25-127 (Residential Building Code update to the 2021 International Residential Code); 6-0 (21820). - Passed 25-128 (Fire Code update to the 2021 International Fire Code); 6-0 (21821). Note: Item 25-121 (Electrical Code adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code) appeared on the agenda but no vote outcome was listed. Resolutions – First Reading - 25R-528 (Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 3 with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for the A Street, 6th to 17th Street Project) had first reading; no action taken. - 25R-534 (Interlocal Agreement with Lancaster County for leasing a police vehicle for Community Corrections) had first reading; no action taken. Ordinances – First Reading and Related Resolutions - 25-133 (Parking enforcement revisions) had first reading. - 25-134 (Text Amendment 25011 re household living uses) had first reading. - 25-135 (Change of Zone 25025 at SW 89th & Buckboard) had first reading. - 25-136 (Text Amendment 25014 re early childhood care facilities) had first reading. - 25R-529 (Design standards for early childhood care facilities) had first reading; action date set for January 12, 2026. - 25-137 (Change of Zone 21020D for South of Downtown PUD) had first reading. - 25-138 (Annexation 25004 correcting legal description) had first reading. Pending List - 24-130 (Change of Zone 24018), 24R-526 (Special Permit 24030), and 24R-527 (Conditional Zoning Agreement) for the property generally located north of O Street and Anthony Lane remain on the pending list with no date certain. Public Comment The agenda included public comment periods (consent agenda and open microphone), but no public comments are recorded in the available agenda or action sheet. Key Outcomes - The council adopted all consent items, liquor resolutions, and public hearing resolutions as noted. - All final votes on ordinances were 6-0 in favor. - Several items were advanced to first reading, with hearings scheduled for January 2026. - The council will not meet on December 22 or 29, 2025, due to the Christmas and New Year holidays. - The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met on December 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM with all seven members present. The meeting adjourned at 3:51 PM. Votes on all items were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. The agenda included consent calendar items, public hearings on resolutions and ordinances, several first readings, and items on the pending list. Consent Calendar - Reappointed Eric Hoke and Patrick Finnegan to the Citizen Police Advisory Board for terms expiring November 17, 2028 (25R-506). - Approved the resolution levying assessments for the Downtown Management Business Improvement District, Downtown Core Management Business Improvement District, Downtown Maintenance District, and the West Haymarket/Downtown Maintenance District, setting an interest rate (25R-527). - Placed on file the Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for October 2025. - Placed on file the Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on November 20, 2025. - Placed on file several administrative amendments to special permits and use permits approved by the Planning Director. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were listed on the agenda for this meeting. The next open microphone session was scheduled for December 15, 2025. Discussion Items - Public hearing on resolutions: - 25R-504: Assessing costs for cutting, clearing, and removing weeds against benefitted properties for November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025 (MTA1 adopted 7-0; adopted as amended 7-0). - 25R-505: Approving consultant agreement with Continuum Employee Assistance for a five-year term not to exceed $405,856.70 (adopted 7-0). - 25R-507: Accepting the report of new and pending claims against the City for November 1 through November 15, 2025 (MTA1 adopted 7-0; adopted as amended 7-0). - 25R-508: Comprehensive Plan Conformance for a proposed conservation easement by People's City Mission at 110 Q Street (adopted 7-0). - Public hearing on ordinances (second reading) and related resolutions: - 25-116: Text Amendment to allow more flexibility for structural alterations for reuse of existing buildings. - 25R-509 and 25-118: Comprehensive Plan Conformance and Change of Zone for Pine Woods Planned Unit Development at 6511 Pine Lake Road to increase commercial floor area by 5,760 square feet and expand contractor services (action date 12/15/25). - 25-119: Equipment lease agreement with Exchange Bank for 262 golf carts for a 57-month term. - 25-120: Lease agreement with Lincoln Trap and Skeet Club for a ten-year term for competitive sporting clay events at the N. 48th Street Solid Waste Management Facility. - 25-121 through 25-128: Adoption of updated codes including Electrical Code (2023 National Electrical Code), Mechanical Code, Fuel Gas Code, Plumbing Code, Building Code, Existing Building Code, Residential Building Code, and Fire Code. - Third reading ordinances (passed 7-0): - 25-112: Amending Food Code to be consistent with the state's adoption of the 2022 FDA Food Code. - 25-113: Annexation of approximately 9.80 acres at the southeast corner of W Old Cheney Road and SW 12th Street (SW Folsom Development, LLC). - 25-114: Change of Zone from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential on that same property. - First reading of resolutions and ordinances (items 7.a. through 8.d.) – no action taken; introduced for future consideration. Key Outcomes - All resolutions and ordinances that were voted upon passed or were adopted by a 7-0 vote. - Specific enacted items: 25R-506, 25R-527, 25R-504 (as amended), 25R-505, 25R-507 (as amended), 25R-508, 25-112 (21807), 25-113 (21808), 25-114 (21809). - Items on the pending list (24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527) regarding Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. at 95th and O Street were extended one week without action.