Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Carlson. The meeting began with the Mayor's Award of Excellence presented to Sarah Mason from the Health Department for Sustainability and Resilience. The council approved a consent agenda, multiple liquor licenses, resolutions regarding blight and tax increment financing, and several ordinances. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - 25R-458: Certification of Street Superintendent for 2025 (Adopted, 6-0; A-95439). - 25R-459: GolfXperiences LLC dba GolfX as keno satellite (MTA 1 adopted, 6-0; adopted as amended, 6-0; A-95440). - 25R-460: 12th Street Pub Inc. dba The Tap Sports Bar as keno satellite (MTA 1 adopted, 6-0; verbal MTA 2 to correct address adopted, 6-0; adopted as amended, 6-0; A-95441). - 25R-461: Professional Services Agreement Supplemental No. 3 for Randolph St. rehabilitation (Adopted, 6-0; A-95442). - 25R-478, 25R-479, 25R-480, 25R-481: Assessment resolutions for Downtown Core BID, Downtown BID, Downtown Maintenance District, and West Haymarket Maintenance District for Board of Equalization on November 24, 2025 (All adopted, 6-0; A-95443 through A-95446). - 1.i, 1.j, 1.k: Affidavits of mailing (Board of Equalization and weed abatement) and Clerk's Letter placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded at the open microphone session or during the consent agenda. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions All liquor license applications were approved unanimously (6-0): - 25R-482: Sakura Japanese Restaurant – Class C liquor license (A-95447). - 25R-483: Manager Lixia Wu for Sakura (A-95448). - 25R-484 through 25R-489: Special designated licenses for an outdoor event under the bridge at 8th and O Street on December 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM for Wax Buffalo, Occidental/Kate Martin, Tavern on the Square, Bierhaus Maischaler, The Thursday Club, and Fleetwood (A-95449 through A-95454). Public Hearing – Resolutions - 25R-462: Declared area (N. 56th to N. 27th, Superior to Holdrege) blighted and substandard (Adopted, 6-0; A-95455). - 25R-463: Declared same area extremely blighted (Adopted, 6-0; A-95456). - 25R-465: Authorized assignment of tax allocation bonds to accredited investors (Adopted, 6-0; A-95457). Public Hearing – Resolutions Action Only - 25R-454: Adopted Lincoln Electric System 2026 Annual Budget (Initially adopted 5-0 with Duden absent; later reconsidered and adopted 6-0; A-95458). - 25R-455: Adopted Lincoln Electric System 2026 Rate Schedules (Same reconsideration; adopted 6-0; A-95459). - 25R-456: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25002 for 113 acres at S. 98th & Pine Lake Road (Adopted, 6-0; A-95460). Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - 25-105: Amended pay schedule for employee group (Passed, 6-0; 21800). - 25-106: Amended pay range for Broadband Conduit System Manager (Passed, 6-0; 21801). - 25-107: Created new Chapter 9.70 on cryptocurrency ATMs (MTA 1 adopted as amended, 6-0; passed as amended, 6-0; 21802). - 25-108: Text Amendment 25012 adding wastewater lift station regulations (Passed, 6-0; 21803). - 25R-457: Related design standards amendment (Adopted, 6-0; A-95461). - 25-109: Added wastewater lift station surcharge and operating fee (Passed, 6-0; 21804). Ordinances – 2nd Reading - 25-110: Repealing Chapter 5.26 Amusement Devices (2nd reading). - 25-111: Amending permit amount for lottery/raffle to $15,000 (2nd reading). Resolutions – 1st Reading - 25R-490: Reappointments to Commission on Women and Gender (terms to 2028). - 25R-491: Claims report for October 16-31, 2025. - 25R-492, 25R-493: Interlocal and LPA agreements for 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway project. - 25R-494: Amendment One with Spare Labs Inc. for paratransit software. - 25R-495: Dissolution of Lincoln/Lancaster County EMS Oversight Authority. - 25R-496 through 25R-503: Interlocal agreements for Advanced Life Support services with Waverly, Palmyra, Greenwood, Douglas, Cortland, Clatonia, Bennet, and Adams (terms September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2035). Ordinances – 1st Reading - 25-112: Amending Food Code to align with 2022 FDA Food Code. - 25-113: Annexation of 9.80 acres at W Old Cheney and SW 12th Street. - 25-114: Change of zone to R-3 Residential for same property. Pending List - Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. at 95th and O Street) remain on pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All votes were unanimous (6-0 or 5-0 with later reconsideration to 6-0). - Lincoln Electric System 2026 budget and rates approved. - Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25002 approved. - Multiple liquor licenses and special designated licenses approved for December 7 event. - Blight and extremely blight declarations for area near N. 27th-56th and Superior-Holdrege. - Cryptocurrency ATM regulations passed. - Wastewater lift station regulations and fees adopted. - Seven interlocal agreements for ALS services approved. - Dissolution of EMS Oversight Authority approved. - Next meetings: November 24, 2025 (Board of Equalization hearings); no meeting on December 1 due to Thanksgiving.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Washington. The meeting included consent agenda items, public hearings, and first/second readings of ordinances and resolutions. Several items were approved unanimously, while others were delayed to future dates. The meeting adjourned at 5:12 PM. Consent Calendar - Appointments to Community Health Endowment: Dr. Darla Eisenhauer and Mary Ann Stallings appointed for terms to expire September 1, 2028 (25R-449, adopted 6-0). Dr. Michael Ferris reappointed for term to expire September 1, 2028 (25R-450, adopted 6-0). - Professional Services Agreements: Supplement No. 6 with JEO Consulting Group for Lincoln Beal Slough Trail (25R-451, adopted 6-0). Supplement No. 1 with Alfred Benesch & Company for traffic signal project at Cotner Blvd and Adams Street (25R-452, adopted 6-0). - Setting Hearing Dates: Board of Equalization hearing on November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM for downtown management districts (25R-466, adopted 6-0). Weed abatement assessment hearing on December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM (25R-467, adopted 6-0). - Idle Funds Interest Distribution: Approved for month ending August 31, 2025 (25R-468, adopted 6-0). City Treasurer's cash report placed on file. - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Of resolutions and ordinances passed on October 20, 2025 placed on file. - Liquor License Hearing Dates Set: For Sakura Japanese Restaurant (Nov 17), The Night Before Lounge (Nov 24), and Kripa Indian & Nepali Cuisine (Nov 24) – all adopted 6-0. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made at this meeting. The open microphone sessions for November are scheduled for November 17 and 24, 2025. Discussion Items - Lincoln Electric System 2026 Budget and Rate Schedules (25R-454, 25R-455): The council unanimously voted to delay action for two weeks to November 17, 2025. - Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25002 (25R-456): Application to amend the 2050 plan for approximately 155 acres (113 acres from Tier I Priority C to Priority B, 42 acres moved into Future Service Limit and changed from Tier II to Tier I Priority B, and changed from Agriculture to Urban Residential) near S 98th & Pine Lake Road. Unanimously delayed two weeks to November 17, 2025. - Ordinances – Second Reading: Items 25-105 through 25-109 and related resolution 25R-457 had second reading, including creating a Technology Project Coordinator classification, changing Broadband Conduit System Manager pay range from W04 to W02, regulating cryptocurrency ATMs (Chapter 9.70), and amending code for wastewater lift stations (definitions, plat approvals, design standards, fees). No action taken; placed on file for future reading. - Ordinances – First Reading: Resolutions 25R-458 through 25R-465 and ordinances 25-110 and 25-111 had first reading. These include: Street Superintendent certification; two keno satellite approvals (GolfXperiences, 12th Street Pub); professional services agreement for Randolph Street rehabilitation; blighted and extremely blighted declarations for an area bounded by N. 56th, Superior, N. 27th, and Holdrege; authorization for tax allocation bonds; repeal of Chapter 5.26 Amusement Devices; and amendment to lottery/raffle permit amount to $15,000. No action taken. - Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zone change, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement) were extended one week. Key Outcomes - Mayor's Award of Excellence: Presented to Wade Noll from Parks and Recreation for June 2025. - Public Health Nuisance Abatement (25R-453): Costs assessed on 21 properties adopted 6-0. - Liquor License Approvals: Nelnet Cafe (Class C, 5-0) with manager Brandon Akert; Super C 2 (Class D, 5-0) with manager Joel Larson; Tru by Hilton (Class C, 5-0) with manager Amanda Cadena. - Labor Contract (25R-443, 25-103): Approved the LMCEA contract effective August 14, 2025 through August 31, 2027 (6-0); corresponding pay schedule amendment passed 6-0. - Annexation (25-104, 25R-444): Annexation of 8.56 acres at NW 48th & W Vine Street passed 6-0; conditional annexation agreement amendment with Ringneck Development and LPS approved 6-0. - Other Resolutions: All consent items adopted unanimously. No ordinances were passed to third reading.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 PM local time (the provided timestamp indicates 13:30 UTC, but the agenda states the meeting began at 5:30 PM). The council considered a wide range of items including appointments, service agreements, liquor licenses, labor contracts, annexation, zoning amendments, and ordinances. Most consent items were approved unanimously (7-0) with one dissenting vote on a parks board appointment. Public hearings were held on liquor licenses, claims, a labor contract, and an annexation. Several ordinances received final passage, and multiple resolutions and ordinances were introduced for future action. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM. No public comments were recorded in the agenda. Consent Calendar The following items were approved without discussion as part of the consent agenda (all votes 7-0 unless noted): - 25R-435: Approving Carl Steffen as Chief Information Officer effective October 27, 2025. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-436: Appointing Maimoon Qureshi and Faisal Alsayid to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee, terms to expire September 1, 2026. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-437: Appointing Carter Grier and Jihye Seo to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, terms to expire June 1, 2026. (Adopted 6-1) - 25R-438: Appointing Jolen Nguyen to the Commission on Women and Gender, term to expire September 1, 2026. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-445: Appointing Danielle Jefferis to the Charter Revision Commission for a partial term to expire July 15, 2026. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-439: Reappointing Suzanne Mealer, Tremaine Combs, Olga Kanne, Janet Goodman Banks, and Luke Peterson to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee, terms to expire September 18, 2028. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-440: Approving the Service Agreement between the City and Nebraska Department of Transportation for Responsible Charge and Project Management Services for 27th Street Bridge, Project No. LCLC-55(199), Control No. 13621. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-441: Approving Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for environmental services on the Cotner Blvd Rehab Project between O Street and Starr Street, Project No. LCLC-5237(4), Control No. 13498. (Adopted 7-0) - Lincoln Electric System Financial and Operating Statement for September 2025: Placed on file. - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed by City Council on October 6, 2025: Placed on file. Additionally, several petitions and communications were placed on file or referred to departments as noted in the agenda. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded in the agenda for the consent agenda public hearing or the open microphone session. The agenda indicates that the public comment period was open, but no speakers are listed. Discussion Items Liquor License Applications (Public Hearing): - 25R-447: Application of Drury Nebraska, LLC dba Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown for a Class I Liquor License at 920 Q Street. Approved for approval (7-0). - 25R-448: Manager Application of Megan Clark for Drury Nebraska, LLC dba Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown at 920 Q Street. Approved for approval (7-0). Claims Report (Public Hearing): - 25R-442: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for October 1 through October 15, 2025. Adopted (7-0). Labor Contract and Related Ordinance (2nd Reading): - 25R-443 and 25-103: Approving the labor contract between the City of Lincoln and the Lincoln M Class Employees Association (LMCEA) for a term effective August 14, 2025 through August 31, 2027, and amending the pay schedule for M-prefix classifications. These items had second reading; action scheduled for November 3, 2025. Annexation and Conditional Zoning Agreement (2nd Reading): - 25-104: Annexation 25004 - Application of Olsson to annex approximately 8.56 acres at NW 48th Street and W Vine Street. - 25R-444: Approving Amendment No. 2 to the I-80 West Lincoln Business Center Conditional Annexation and Zoning Agreement between the City, Ringneck Development, LLC, and Lincoln Public Schools for property south of W. Holdrege Street and north of W. Vine Street. Both items had second reading; action scheduled for a future date. Ordinances – 3rd Reading (All passed 7-0): - 25-93: Amending the pay schedule for the employee group assigned to pay range prefixed by "W" by creating the classification "Dentist." (Passed 7-0) - 25-94: Amending the pay schedule for the employee group assigned to pay range prefixed by "C" by creating the classification "Senior Community Outreach Specialist." (Passed 7-0) - 25-95: Amending the pay schedule for the employee group assigned to pay range prefixed by "W" by deleting the classification "Chief Information Officer." (Passed 7-0) Note: This deletion aligns with the appointment of a new CIO under a different classification. - 25-102: Amending multiple sections of Lincoln Municipal Code (2.76.130, 2.76.135, 2.76.153, 2.76.200, 2.76.380, 2.76.395, 2.76.400) regarding compensation, merit pay, shift differential, temporary assignment, sick leave, vacation leave, and leaves of absence. (Passed 7-0) Resolutions – 1st Reading (Introduced, no action taken): - 25R-449: Appointing Dr. Darla Eisenhauer and Mary Ann Stallings to the Community Health Endowment, terms to expire September 1, 2028. - 25R-450: Reappointing Dr. Michael Ferris to the Community Health Endowment board, term to expire September 1, 2028. - 25R-451: Approving Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 6 with JEO Consulting Group, Inc., for Lincoln Beal Slough Trail, Project No. TAP-55(182). - 25R-452: Approving Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Alfred Benesch & Company for construction engineering services for the traffic signal project at Cotner Blvd and Adams Street, Project No. LCLC-5245(2). - 25R-453: Assessing public health nuisance abatement costs on 21 properties (list provided in agenda). - 25R-454: Adopting Lincoln Electric System Annual Budget for 2026, effective January 1, 2026. (Request action date: 11/17/25) - 25R-455: Adopting Lincoln Electric System Rate Schedules for 2026, effective January 1, 2026. (Request action date: 11/17/25) - 25R-456: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25002 - Application of Matodol, LLC to amend the Lincoln Lancaster County 2050 Comprehensive Plan to change approximately 113 acres from Tier I Priority C to Tier I Priority B, move approximately 42 acres into the Future Service Limit and change from Tier II to Tier I Priority B, and change the same 42 acres from Agriculture to Urban Residential on the Future Land Use Map, property at NE corner of S 98th & Pine Lake Road. Ordinances – 1st Reading (Introduced, no action taken): - 25-105: Amending pay schedule for "A" group to create classification "Technology Project Coordinator." - 25-106: Amending pay schedule for "W" group to change pay range for "Broadband Conduit System Manager" from W04 to W02. - 25-107: Creating new Chapter 9.70 of Lincoln Municipal Code entitled "Crypto Currency" to provide guidelines for cryptocurrency ATMs and penalties. - 25-108, 25R-457, 25-109: Package of amendments related to wastewater lift stations: definitions, design standards, fees, and surcharges. These items had first reading. Pending List: - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Items related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. for a change of zone from AG to H-4, special permit for planned commercial development, and conditional zoning agreement at 95th and O Street. These remain on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items were approved (mostly 7-0; 25R-437 passed 6-1). - Liquor license and manager application for Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown approved unanimously. - Claims report approved. - Four ordinances on third reading (25-93, 25-94, 25-95, 25-102) all passed 7-0. - Labor contract with LMCEA had second reading; action scheduled for November 3, 2025. - Annexation 25004 and related resolution had second reading; action pending future meeting. - Several resolutions and ordinances introduced on first reading will be considered at subsequent meetings. - The Sesostris Temple zoning items remain on the pending list indefinitely. - Meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM. Note: No transcript or minutes were provided; this summary is based solely on the agenda.

The Lincoln City Council met on October 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 3:35 PM. All seven members were present. The meeting included a Mayor's Award of Excellence, multiple consent agenda items, public hearings for liquor licenses, resolutions, and ordinances. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. Consent Calendar - Appointments: Reappointed Amber Pace, Isaac Remboldt, and Cody Schaaf to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (terms to expire November 1, 2028). (25R-424) - Funding: Approved 2025-2026 Joint Budget Committee Non-profit Childcare Assistance Funding recommendations. (25R-425) - Investment Report: Accepted the Investment Activity Report for the quarter ending August 31, 2025. (25R-446) - Claims Report: Accepted the report of new and pending claims for September 16–30, 2025. (25R-426) - Liquor License Hearings: Set public hearing dates (November 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM) for applications from Catering Investments, LLC dba Nelnet Cafe (Class C), Hergert Oil Company dba Super C 2 (Class D), and O Street Hotel Associates, LLC dba Tru by Hilton (Class C). (25R-428, 25R-429, 25R-430) - Administrative Amendments: Placed on file amendments related to Use Permits and Planned Unit Developments at various locations. (Items 2.d.) Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony were recorded in the agenda. Discussion Items - No substantive discussion items were documented; the meeting proceeded with votes on all agenda items. Key Outcomes - Liquor Licenses Approved (4 items): - Approved Class CK license for VAL Limited dba Lincoln Station Great Hall (25R-431). - Approved Manager Application of Anthony Messineo for same establishment (25R-432). - Approved Class C license for Frutylu, LLC dba Cuba en Frutylu (25R-433). - Approved Manager Application of Victorino Gonzalez for same establishment (25R-434). - Comprehensive Plan Amendment (25R-404): Adopted (7-0) to revise Priority Growth Areas and Future Service Limit near W. Pioneers Blvd. & S. Folsom Street, changing designations for LPS property and two parcels. - Annexations: - Approved annexation of 67.5 acres by Lincoln Public Schools (25-96). - Approved annexation of 0.54 acres by Starostka-Lewis, LLC (25-97). - Change of Zone: Approved rezoning of 0.54 acres from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential (25-98). - Highland Townhomes Development: Approved appeal of access management deviation (25R-406), use permit amendment for 72 multi-family units (25R-405), surplus property declaration (25-99), zone changes (25-100), and real estate exchange agreement (25-101) – all related to NW 13th Street & W Fletcher Avenue. - Personnel & Appointments: - Approved Carl Steffen as Chief Information Officer effective October 27, 2025 (25R-435). - Appointed members to various boards and commissions (Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Commission on Women and Gender, Charter Revision Commission) (25R-436, 25R-437, 25R-438, 25R-439, 25R-445). - Service Agreements: Approved agreement with Nebraska Department of Transportation for 27th Street Bridge project (25R-440) and supplement with HDR Engineering for Cotner Blvd Rehab (25R-441). - First Reading Items: Received first reading for LMCEA labor contract (25R-443, 25-103), Olsson annexation (25-104), and I-80 West Lincoln Business Center conditional annexation agreement amendment (25R-444). - Pending List: Items related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (Change of Zone, Special Permit, Conditional Zoning Agreement) remain on pending list with no date certain. Note: No transcript or minutes were available; all information is derived from the agenda, which recorded all votes as 7-0.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with all members present except Councilmember Shobe. The meeting adjourned at 3:50 PM. The council addressed a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses, and several resolutions and ordinances including approval of the property tax levy, a labor contract with the Lincoln Police Union, and annexation and zoning items. The council also set hearing dates for future liquor license applications and reappointed board members. Consent Calendar - 25R-402: Reappointed Emily Deeker and Christopher Walsh to the StarTran Advisory Board for terms expiring October 20, 2028 (Adopted, 6-0). - 25R-403: Approved an On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement with Schemmer Associates, Inc. for preliminary engineering services for the West South Street Bridge over Salt Creek (Adopted, 6-0). - 25R-415: Approved an On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig for environmental services for the West South Street Bridge over Salt Creek (Adopted, 6-0). - 1.d: Placed on file the Clerk’s Letter & Mayor’s Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed by City Council on September 22, 2025. - 25R-416: Set a hearing date of Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for the Class CK liquor license application of VAL Limited dba Lincoln Station Great Hall (Adopted, 6-0). - 25R-417: Set a hearing date of Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for the Class C liquor license application of Frutylu, LLC dba Cuba en Frutylu (Adopted, 6-0). - 25R-427: Set a hearing date of Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for the Class I liquor license application of Drury Nebraska, LLC dba Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown (Adopted, 6-0). - 2.d: Placed on file Administrative Amendment 25031 to Special Permit 19024, Reunion Ridge Community Unit Plan, approved by the Planning Director on September 22, 2025. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded during the meeting. The agenda noted open microphone sessions will be held on October 20 and October 27, 2025. Discussion Items - Liquor Licenses (Public Hearing): - 25R-418: Application of Cornhusker Bar and Grill, LLC for a Class I liquor license at 1445 Cornhusker Highway – adopted for approval (6-0). - 25R-419: Manager application of Saad Khodida for Cornhusker Bar and Grill – adopted for approval (6-0). - 25R-420: Application of CMCC Partners, LLC dba Arbor Axe House for a Class A liquor license at 1821 N Street – adopted for approval (6-0). - 25R-421: Manager application of Connor Pedersen for Arbor Axe House – adopted for approval (6-0). - 25R-422 and 25R-423: Application of Mill Global, LLC dba Milieu Market for a Class C liquor license and manager application of Tamara Sloan – withdrawn by verbal motion (6-0). - Property Tax Levy: 25R-407 establishing the property tax levy to fund the previously adopted budget for the City's 2025-26 fiscal year was adopted (6-0). - Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Annexations, and Zoning (2nd Reading): Items 6.a through 6.i had their second reading and public hearing. Action dates are set for October 20, 2025, except where noted. - 6.a (25R-404): Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25005 to revise Priority Growth Areas and Future Service Limit on property near W. Pioneers Blvd. & S. Folsom Street. - 6.b (25-96): Annexation 25005 by Lincoln Public Schools of approximately 67.5 acres near S. Folsom St. and W. Pioneers Blvd. - 6.c (25-97): Annexation 25007 by Starostka-Lewis, LLC of approximately 0.54 acres at W. Avalanche Road and W. Beartooth Drive. - 6.d (25-98): Change of Zone 25021 by Starostka-Lewis, LLC from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential on property at W. Avalanche Road and W. Beartooth Drive. - 6.e-6.i: Several related items for Highland Townhomes, LLC development at NW 13th Street and W Fletcher Avenue, including appeal of access management deviation (25R-406), use permit amendment for 72 multi-family units (25R-405), surplus declaration (25-99), change of zone (25-100), and real estate exchange agreement (25-101). - Ordinances 3rd Reading: - 25-92: Amending the pay schedule for employees in pay ranges prefixed by "P" per the parties bargaining agreement – passed (6-0). - 25R-401: Approving the labor contract between the City and the Lincoln Police Union (LPU) for term effective August 14, 2025 through August 31, 2028 – adopted (6-0). - Resolutions 1st Reading: Items 8.a through 8.c had first reading. - 25R-424: Reappointing Amber Pace, Isaac Remboldt, and Cody Schaaf to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council for terms expiring November 1, 2028. - 25R-425: Approving the 2025-2026 Joint Budget Committee Non-profit Childcare Assistance Funding recommendations (consent). - 25R-426: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for September 16 through September 30, 2025. - Ordinances 1st Reading: Items 9.a through 9.d had first reading, including amendments to pay schedules and compensation plan sections. - Pending List: Items 10.a-c (Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. near 95th and O Street) remained on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items were adopted unanimously (6-0). - Liquor licenses for Cornhusker Bar and Grill and Arbor Axe House were approved; Milieu Market applications were withdrawn. - The property tax levy resolution (25R-407) was adopted unanimously. - The Lincoln Police Union labor contract (25R-401) was approved unanimously. - Pay schedule amendment for "P" employees (25-92) passed unanimously. - Several items are scheduled for future action on October 20 and October 27, 2025. - No meeting will be held on October 13, 2025 due to the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM in a regular session. All council members were present except Shobe. The meeting included approvals of appointments, liquor licenses, resolutions, ordinances, and other routine business. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved Resolution 25R-397: Appointing Maddie Gates and Misty Muff to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term expiring April 28, 2028). (Adopted 6-0) - Approved Resolution 25R-398: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 3 for environmental services with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for the Lincoln Beal Slough Trail. (Adopted 6-0) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed on September 15, 2025 placed on file. (Placed on file) Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session. Discussion Items - Liquor License Applications (all approved 6-0): - 25R-408: 12th Street Pub Inc. dba The Tap Sports Bar (Class C) at 100 North 12th Street, Suite 102. - 25R-409: Manager application of Tuan Mai for The Tap Sports Bar. - 25R-410: South Street Petroleum, LLC dba NP Mart 32 (Class D) at 1648 South Street. - 25R-411: Manager application of Anne Gordon for NP Mart 32. - 25R-412: Manager application of Gracelyn Hendricks for Littleson East, LLC dba The Watering Hole East at 8300 Northwoods Drive. - 25R-413: Hy-Vee Inc. dba Hy-Vee Food Store addition of a Catering License at 1601 North 84th Street. - 25R-414: Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC dba Sideshow Spirits special designated license for outdoor area on K Street between 6th and 7th Street on October 18, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Resolutions (all approved 6-0): - 25R-399: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for September 1-15, 2025. - 25R-400: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25004 adopting the "Belmont Neighborhood Subarea Plan". - Ordinances 2nd Reading & Related Resolutions (all approved 6-0; items 6.a and 6.b had 2nd reading): - 25-92: Amending pay schedule for employee group with "P" prefix pay ranges per labor agreement. - 25R-401: Approving the labor contract between City and Lincoln Police Union (LPU) for term effective August 14, 2025 through August 31, 2028. - Ordinances 3rd Reading (all passed 6-0): - 25-85: Amending pay schedule for "W" prefix group by creating classification "Assistant Director of Planning". - 25-89: Approving Service Agreement with CenterPointe, Inc. for Permanent Supportive Housing Services, including lease of City-owned property at 810 J Street. - 25-90: Text Amendment 25010 to allow up to three main buildings or uses in AG or AGR districts if one is a dwelling. - 25-91: Merging Planning and Building and Safety Departments into a single Planning Department; Planning Director designated as single director. MTA 1 adopted; passed as amended. - Resolutions 1st Reading (items 8.a through 8.d had 1st reading; no final vote listed, likely carried forward): - 25R-402: Reappointing Emily Deeker and Christopher Walsh to StarTran Advisory Board (terms to expire October 20, 2028). - 25R-403: Approving On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement with Schemmer Associates for West South Street Bridge over Salt Creek preliminary engineering. - 25R-415: Approving On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig for environmental services for the same bridge project. - 25R-407: Establishing property tax levy for 2025-26 fiscal year. - Ordinances 1st Reading (items 9.a through 9.i had 1st reading; no final vote listed): - Multiple annexations, zone changes, comprehensive plan amendments, and real estate exchange related to properties at W. Pioneers Blvd. & S. Folsom Street, W Avalanche Road, NW 13th Street & W Fletcher Avenue, and NW 20th Street. - Pending List (extended one week): Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 regarding Change of Zone 24018 and related special permit and conditional zoning agreement for property north of O Street and Anthony Lane (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp.). Continuous delays with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All 17 items that received a vote were approved unanimously (6-0). - The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 PM. - The next City Council meeting will not occur on October 13, 2025 due to Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on September 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All seven members were present. The council addressed a range of items including appointments, liquor licenses, land use changes, and departmental reorganizations. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 PM. Reports of City Officers - 25R-369: Appointed Dr. Steve Joel to the Charter Revision Commission for a term to expire July 15, 2029 (previously delayed from September 15, 2023). Adopted 7-0. - 25R-388: Appointed Zuleika Doremus and Scott Hajek to the Air Pollution Control Advisory Board (term to September 1, 2028). Adopted 7-0. - 25R-389: Reappointed Ed Hubbs to the Air Pollution Control Advisory Board (term to September 1, 2028). Adopted 7-0. - 25R-391: Approved distribution of interest earnings on IDLE funds for the month ended July 31, 2025. Adopted 7-0. - Report from City Treasurer of cash on hand as of July 31, 2025 – placed on file. - Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of resolutions from September 8, 2025 – placed on file. - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for August 2025 – placed on file. Petitions and Communications - 25R-392, 25R-393, 25R-394: Set hearing dates for October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM for liquor license applications: Cornhusker Bar and Grill (Class I), Arbor Axe House (Class A), and Milieu Market (Class C). All adopted 7-0. - Administrative amendments to Use Permit 103, Northstar Crossing (increased square footage on Lot 13 and Lot 15, approved by Planning Director on September 2, 2025) – placed on file. Public Hearings – Liquor Resolutions - 25R-395: Application of Authentic Taqueria el Alteno for a Class I liquor license at 2701 North 48th Street, Suite 4 – approved for issuance 7-0. - 25R-396: Manager application of Carlos Lomeli for the same establishment – approved 7-0. Public Hearings – Resolutions - 25R-390: Comprehensive Plan Conformance 25007 (City of Lincoln application) for a permanent conservation easement at Bridges First Addition (SW 33rd Street and W Bow Bridge Road) – adopted 7-0. Public Hearings – Ordinances 2nd Reading and Related Resolutions - 25-89: Service agreement with CenterPointe, Inc. for Permanent Supportive Housing Services at 810 J Street, including lease of city-owned property – second reading held; no final vote. - 25-90: Text amendment to allow up to three main buildings in AG or AGR districts if one is a dwelling – second reading held. - 25-91: Ordinance to merge Planning and Building and Safety Departments into a unified Planning Department – second reading held. Ordinances – 3rd Reading and Related Resolutions - 25-85: Creating classification "Assistant Director of Planning" and amending pay schedule – verbal motion to delay action one week to September 29, 2025 (7-0). - 25-86: Changing pay range for Control System Support Specialist from A11 to A15 – passed 7-0. - 25-87: Real estate sales agreement with Malcolm Construction for city-owned property near NW Roundhouse Drive and West O Street – passed 7-0. - 25-88: Change of zone for 45.83 acres from AG to R-5 Residential PUD at South 91st Street and Rokeby Road (Smetter Development) – passed 7-0. - 25R-377: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25003 for 13 acres on the same property, revising future land use from Residential-Urban Density to Commercial – adopted 7-0. Resolutions – 1st Reading - 25R-397: Appointment of Maddie Gates and Misty Muff to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (terms to April 28, 2028) – first reading. - 25R-398: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 3 for environmental services on the Lincoln Beal Slough Trail – first reading. - 25R-399: Accepting and approving report of new and pending claims against the City for September 1-15, 2025 – first reading. - 25R-400: Adoption of the Belmont Neighborhood Subarea Plan as an amendment to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan – first reading. Ordinances – 1st Reading and Related Resolutions - 25-92: Amending pay schedules for "P" pay ranges per bargaining agreement – first reading. - 25R-401: Approving labor contract with Lincoln Police Union (LPU) for term August 14, 2025 through August 31, 2028 – first reading. Pending List (Extended One Week) - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. applications: Change of Zone 24018 (AG to H-4 Highway Commercial), Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for property at 95th and O Street. These items have been delayed multiple times and were extended one week on the pending list.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with all seven members present. The meeting included the presentation of the Mayor's Award of Excellence, multiple consent items, public hearings on liquor licenses and special designated licenses, approval of various resolutions and ordinances, and first readings of several new items. The meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. Mayor's Award of Excellence - The Mayor's Award of Excellence for August 2025 was presented to Jess Sundeen from LTU – Transportation, in the category of Valor and Bravery. Consent Calendar - 25R-369 (Appointment of Dr. Steve Joel to the Charter Revision Commission): Delayed with continued public hearing and action one week to September 22, 2025 (7-0). - 25R-370 (Professional Services Agreement Supplemental No. 2 for A Street Project): Adopted (7-0; A-95344). - 25R-371 (Professional Services Agreement Supplemental No. 2 for Randolph Street Project): Adopted (7-0; A-95345). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed on August 25, 2025: Placed on file. - 25R-378 through 25R-381 (Setting hearing dates for liquor license applications on September 29, 2025): All adopted (7-0; A-95346 through A-95349). - Referrals to Planning Department (Change of Zone 25021, 25013, Use Permit 04004A, Special Permit 25028, Change of Zone 25020): Referred without action. - 25R-382 through 25R-387 (Special designated licenses for outdoor areas on specific dates): All adopted for approval (7-0; A-95350 through A-95355). - 25R-372 (Claims report for August 15–31, 2025): Adopted (7-0; A-95356). - 25R-373 (Trail agreement with NDOT): Adopted (7-0; A-95357). - 25R-374 (Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act joint application with N4VB): Adopted (7-0; A-95358). - 25R-375 (Use Permit 25005 - 3814 Farnam, LLC for commercial floor area): Adopted (7-0; A-95359). - 25R-376 (Accommodation request for Oxford House, Orison to allow ten individuals with disabilities): Adopted (6-1; A-95360). Public Comments & Testimony - Open microphone was available for public comment on matters not on the agenda. The agenda notes that open microphone sessions were held on September 15 and 29, 2025. No specific comments or testimony were recorded in the agenda. Discussion Items - 25R-376 (Accommodation request for Oxford House): This resolution was adopted with a 6-1 vote, indicating one council member dissented. The request was for an accommodation to the Collaborative Living provisions to allow ten individuals with a disability to occupy a dwelling at 1007 S. 16th Street. - Second Reading Ordinances (Items 6.a.–6.e.): All had second reading and were passed unanimously or with the related resolutions adopted. Key items included: - 25-85: Creating classification

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with all members present. The meeting adjourned at 3:54 PM. The council considered appointments, liquor license applications, contracts, ordinances, and zoning changes. The Mayor's Award of Excellence for May 2025 was presented to Brandi Lehl (Finance Department) and Jennifer Hiatt (Urban Development Department). Consent Calendar - Approved the appointment of Phil Goddard to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for a term expiring July 1, 2026 (7-0). - Placed on file the Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on August 18, 2025. - Set a hearing date of September 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM for the liquor license application of Authentic Taqueria el Alteno, LLC (7-0). - Placed on file an administrative amendment to the Wilderness Commons Planned Unit Development, increasing allowed units from 467 to 476. Public Hearings – Liquor Licenses - 25R-364: Application of SJ's Liquor & Vape, LLC for a Class C license at 2645 O Street: Adopted for denial (7-0). - 25R-365: Manager application of Sadeer Ali for SJ's Liquor & Vape: Adopted for denial (7-0). - 25R-366: Application of Zipline Brewing Co., LLC to add an outdoor area (20 ft x 24 ft) at 2100 Magnum Circle: Adopted for approval (7-0). - 25R-367: Manager application of Connor Bohlin for Craft Axe Throwing, LLC at 1821 N Street: Adopted for approval (7-0). - 25R-368: Application of Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC for a special designated license for an outdoor area (285 ft x 135 ft) at 151 North 8th Street on September 27, 2025: Adopted for approval (7-0). Public Hearings – Resolutions - 25R-355: Approved a contract with Spare Labs Inc. for ADA-compliant paratransit and on-demand scheduling software for a four-year term with an option to renew for an additional four years (7-0). Ordinances – Second Reading Items 25-79 through 25-84 had their second reading and will be considered for final adoption at a future meeting: - 25-79 & 25-80: Amendments to Police and Fire Pension definitions, including updates to “Total Disability,” COLA provisions, and service credit purchase options. - 25-81: Revisions to employee leave policies (funeral leave and bereavement leave consolidation). - 25-82: Gender-neutral updates to Disability Pension Review Committee procedures and streamlined application processes for deceased members. - 25-83: Change of Zone 25016 for AMERCO Real Estate Company – rezone approximately 1.2 acres at 5959 Tombstone Ridge Drive from R-3 Residential to H-3 Heavy Commercial. - 25-84: Amendments to minibike definition, increased fines for speeding, and classification of driving at double the speed limit as reckless driving. Ordinances – First Reading Items 25-85 through 25-88 and 25R-377 had their first reading: - 25-85: Pay schedule amendment creating “Assistant Director of Planning” classification. - 25-86: Pay range change for Control System Support Specialist from A11 to A15. - 25-87: Approval of real estate sales agreement for City-owned property at NW Roundhouse Drive and West O Street to Malcolm Construction, LLC. - 25-88 & 25R-377: Change of Zone 25017 for Smetter Development, LLC – rezone 45.83 acres from AG Agricultural to R-5 Residential PUD at South 91st Street and Rokeby Road; and Comprehensive Plan Amendment to revise future land use on 13 acres from Residential-Urban Density to Commercial. Resolutions – First Reading Items 25R-369 through 25R-376 had their first reading: - 25R-369: Appointment of Dr. Steve Joel to the Charter Revision Commission (term expiring July 15, 2029). - 25R-370 & 25R-371: Professional services agreement supplements for environmental services on the A Street (6th to 17th) and Randolph Street (Capitol Parkway to 40th) projects. - 25R-372: Acceptance of new and pending claims against the city (August 15–31, 2025). - 25R-373: Trail agreement with Nebraska Department of Transportation for construction/maintenance along Highway 6 between NW 22nd and NW 48th Streets. - 25R-374: Joint application with N4VB for state assistance under the Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act, authorizing a future election and revenue bonds. - 25R-375: Use Permit 25005 for 3814 Farnam, LLC – up to 15,000 sq ft commercial floor area on 2.7 acres at S 75th Street and Archer Place. - 25R-376: Miscellaneous accommodation request by Oxford House, Orison for ten individuals with a disability at 1007 S. 16th Street. Pending List (Extended One Week) - Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Change of Zone 24018 and related special permit/conditional zoning agreement for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. at O Street and Anthony Lane remained on the pending list with no date certain (moved from active calendar). Key Outcomes - All votes on consent agenda and public hearing items were unanimous (7-0). - The meeting adjourned at 3:54 PM. - No public comment session was held (open microphone sessions were scheduled for September 15 and 29, 2025).