Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. with all members present except Councilmember Weber. The meeting included consent agenda approvals, public hearings on resolutions and ordinances, and multiple votes on appointments, liquor licenses, tax levy, downtown revitalization TIF bonds, zoning changes, and other administrative items. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Consent Calendar - 25R-324: Appointing Brooke Imm to the Commission on Women and Gender for a partial term to expire November 23, 2025. (Adopted 6-0; A-95303) - 25R-325: Reappointing Carlos Servan to the StarTran Advisory Board for a term to expire August 15, 2028. (Adopted 6-0; A-95304) - 25R-342: Setting a public hearing date of Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. on the Application of Sandy's Inc. dba Sandy's for a Class C Liquor License located at 110 South 14th Street. (Adopted 6-0; A-95305) - 25R-335: Application of Governor Pillen Inaugural Committee for special designated licenses to cover an outdoor area (approx. 300 ft x 300 ft) at 1425 H Street on September 20 & 24, October 4 & 25, and November 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Adopted for approval 6-0; A-95306) Discussion Items - Claims Report (25R-327): A verbal motion (MTA1) to move the claim of Brooklyn Polensky from denied to pending was adopted 5-1; the amended claims report was then adopted 6-0. (A-95307) - Lincoln Airport Authority Tax Levy (25R-328): Approved 6-0. (A-95308) - Downtown Lincoln Association BID Budget and Program of Work (25R-329): Approved 6-0. (A-95309) - Tobacco Free Nebraska Grant (25R-330): Accepted a grant award of $588,750 from DHHS for tobacco prevention efforts from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. (Adopted 6-0; A-95310) - Appeal by Troy Bird (25R-331): Appeal of Planning Commission approval of Special Permit 1423M to add 9 lots at South 89th Street and HiMark Lane. (Denied, adopted resolution affirming Planning Commission 6-0; A-95311) - Special Permit 25029 – St. Matthew's Church (25R-332): Early Childhood Care Facility for up to 85 children at 2325 South 24th Street. (Adopted 6-0; A-95312) - Service Agreement with Capital Humane Society (25R-334): Approved for a 4-year term with option to renew for one additional 4-year term; MTA1 accepted substitute Attachment 1 (Terms and Conditions) adopted 5-1, and resolution as amended adopted 6-0. (A-95313) - Greater Downtown Principal Corridors Revitalization Project: A package of three related items: - 25R-319 (Comprehensive Plan Conformance): Approved 6-0. (A-95314) - 25-74 (Tax Allocation Bonds): Authorized issuance of bonds up to $31.2 million. (Passed 6-0; 21769) - 25R-320 (CIP Amendment): Appropriated an additional $29 million in TIF funds for the downtown corridors project. (Adopted 6-0; A-95315) - 2nd Reading of Ordinances (Items 6.a through 6.e): - 25-75: Change of Zone 25015 (AGR to O-3) at Nebraska Parkway and Pine Lake Road. - 25-76: Change of Zone 25012 (R-2 to R-2 Landmark with historic overlay) at 1821 S. Pershing Road. - 25R-333: Special Permit 25027 for historic preservation garage at 1821 S. Pershing Road (Action date set for August 18, 2025). - (No final action taken at this meeting; all items received second reading.) - 1st Reading of Resolutions and Ordinances (Items 8.a, 8.b, 9.a, 9.b, 9.c): - 25R-337: Reappointing Jose Soto to the Charter Revision Commission term expiring July 14, 2029. - 25R-338: Approving On-Call Construction Engineering Services task order with Alfred Benesch & Company for pavement repairs at Adams St, 36th to 49th St. - 25-78: Approving Amendment No. 2 to Verizon Wireless tower agreement. - 25R-341 and 25-77: Budget amendment and CIP transfer; public hearing set for August 18, 2025, action delayed to August 25, 2025. - Pending List (Items 10.a, 10.b, 10.c): Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning and special permit applications (24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527) remain on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items and most resolutions were adopted or passed by 6-0 votes. - A verbal motion (MTA1) on claims report (25R-327) passed 5-1. - A verbal motion (MTA1) on the Capital Humane Society agreement (25R-334) passed 5-1. - The Greater Downtown Principal Corridors Revitalization Project (TIF bonds and CIP amendment) was approved, authorizing up to $31.2 million in bonds and $29 million in additional TIF appropriations. - Several items (2nd reading ordinances, 1st reading items) were advanced without final action; public hearings and action dates are scheduled for future meetings (August 18, 2025 and August 25, 2025). - The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Weber. The meeting included consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second and third readings of ordinances, and first readings of several items. The council adopted multiple resolutions and one ordinance, and advanced other items to future meetings. The meeting adjourned at 3:35 PM. Consent Calendar - 25R-313: Reappointed Cindy Ryman Yost, Lorenzo Ball Jr., and Cristy Joy to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission for terms to expire August 24, 2031 (adopted 5-1). - 25R-314: Reappointed Don Schroeder to the Electrical Advisory, Appeals and Examining Board for a term to expire August 15, 2028 (adopted 6-0). - 25R-315: Approved a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Schemmer Associates, Inc., for preliminary engineering services for Waterford Trail, Project No. TAP-55(192) (adopted 6-0). - 25R-316: Approved a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Schemmer Associates, Inc., for preliminary engineering services for Rock Island Trail, A Street to Boosalis Trail, Project No. CRP-55(198) (adopted 6-0). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed by City Council on July 21, 2025 (placed on file). Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were made during the open microphone session, as the next scheduled open microphone sessions were for August 11 and August 25, 2025. The agenda did not record any public testimony for specific agenda items. Discussion Items - Liquor Resolutions (Public Hearing): - 25R-321: Application of Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC dba Kinkaider Brewing Co. for special designated licenses to cover indoor and outdoor areas at 201 North 7th Street on multiple dates in fall 2025 (adopted for approval, 6-0). - 25R-322: Application of Premier Catering Inc. dba Lincoln Station Great Hall for special designated licenses to cover an outdoor area at 201 North 7th Street on multiple dates in fall 2025 (adopted for approval, 6-0). - 25R-323: Application of Brewsky's Food & Spirits Haymarket Inc. dba Brewsky's Food & Spirits for a special designated license covering an outdoor area at 201 North 8th Street on August 16, 2025 (adopted for approval, 6-0). - Resolutions (Public Hearing): - 25R-317: Accepted the Air Quality Program Section 103 Workplan for PM2.5 Activities from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027 (adopted 6-0). - 25R-318: Approved a Community Health Endowment of Lincoln Grant Contract in the amount of $15,000 to provide home pregnancy tests and pregnancy resources through public health vending machines, pharmacies, and community partners, for a term effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (adopted 6-0). - Ordinances – 2nd Reading (Items 6.a-6.e): - 25-72: Amending the pay schedule for employee group whose classification is assigned to pay range prefixed by "A", changing the pay range for Class 3662 "Public Health Nurse" from A11 to A13. - 25-73: Amending the pay schedule by deleting the classification for "Public Health Nurse I." - 25R-319, 25-74, 25R-320: Related items for the Greater Downtown Principal Corridors Revitalization Project, including conformance with the 2050 Comprehensive Plan (25R-319), authorizing issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds not to exceed $31.2 million (25-74), and amending the FY 2024-2025 CIP to appropriate an additional $29 million in TIF funds (25R-320). These items had second reading and were scheduled for action on August 11, 2025. - Ordinance – 3rd Reading (Item 7.a): - 25-71: Change of Zone 07018B – Application of Hampton Enterprises, Inc., to amend the Glynoaks Plaza Planned Unit Development to increase commercial floor area by 78,977 square feet (total 258,000 square feet) and add 100 dwelling units at South 84th Street and Glynoaks Drive (passed 6-0; Ordinance 21766). - Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 8.a-8.i): First reading given to: - 25R-324: Appointing Brooke Imm to the Commission on Women and Gender for a partial term to expire November 23, 2025. - 25R-325: Reappointing Carlos Servan to the StarTran Advisory Board for a term to expire August 15, 2028. - 25R-327: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for July 16-31, 2025. - 25R-328: Approving a tax levy request from the Lincoln Airport Authority. - 25R-329: Approving the Downtown Lincoln Association's 2025-2026 Maintenance and Management BID Budget and Program of Work. - 25R-330: Approving a grant award from Nebraska DHHS for $588,750 for tobacco prevention and cessation activities. - 25R-331: Appeal by Troy Bird of Planning Commission approval of Special Permit 1423M for HiMark Estates Community Unit Plan amendment to add 9 lots at South 89th Street and HiMark Lane. - 25R-332: Application of St. Matthew's Church for a Special Permit to allow an Early Childhood Care Facility for up to 85 children with associated waivers at 2325 South 24th Street. - 25R-334: Approving a service agreement with Capital Humane Society for animal shelter and related services for a 4-year term with an option to renew. No action taken on first reading items; they are scheduled for future readings/action. - Ordinances – 1st Reading (Items 9.a-9.c): First reading given to: - 25-75: Change of Zone 25015 – Application of U.S. Property to change from AGR Agricultural Residential to O-3 Office Park District on approximately 2.7 acres at southeast corner of Nebraska Parkway and Pine Lake Road. - 25-76: Change of Zone 25012 – Application of Phillip Romberg and Rochelle Mallett to change from R-2 Residential to R-2 Landmark with historic overlay at 1821 S Pershing Road (related to 25R-333). - 25R-333: Special Permit 25027 – Application of Phillip Romberg and Rochelle Mallett for a Historic Preservation Special Permit to allow a garage within the required front yard at 1821 S Pershing Road (action date August 18, 2025). - Pending List (Items 10.a-10.c): Items related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement) remained on the pending list with no date certain for further action. Key Outcomes - Adopted all consent agenda items: 25R-313 (5-1), 25R-314, 25R-315, 25R-316 (all 6-0); clerk's letter placed on file. - Approved all three liquor license applications (25R-321, 25R-322, 25R-323) unanimously (6-0). - Adopted resolutions 25R-317 and 25R-318 unanimously (6-0). - Passed Ordinance 25-71 on third reading (6-0), allowing the Glynoaks Plaza PUD amendment. - Advanced items 6.a-6.e, 8.a-8.i, and 9.a-9.c to future meetings with specified action dates: 8/11/25 for items 6; first reading items to be scheduled; 8/18/25 for items 9.b-9.c. - No action taken on pending list items (10.a-10.c). - Meeting adjourned at 3:35 PM.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM. All council members were present except Carlson. The meeting covered administrative appointments, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, and ordinances, and multiple votes on board appointments, grants, pay schedule adjustments, and a central library project. A number of items received first readings for future action. Consent Calendar - 25R-300 appointing Marilyn Moore to the Lincoln City Library Board for a term expiring August 31, 2032. (Adopted 6-0) - 25R-301 appointing Lauren Obermier to the StarTran Advisory Board for a term expiring October 20, 2027. (Adopted 6-0) - 25R-303 appointing Brian Murray to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for a term expiring July 1, 2028. (Adopted 6-0) - 25R-304 reappointing Bennie Shobe to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for a term expiring July 1, 2027. (Adopted 6-0) - 25R-306 approving the On-Call Construction Engineering Services Task Order Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the 9th and 10th Streets at A and D Streets signal project. (Adopted 6-0) - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for June 2025 placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony - An open microphone session was held for comments on matters not on the agenda. No specific public comments were documented in the agenda or minutes. Discussion Items - 25R-311 and 25R-312 – Applications of Escape Lincoln, LLC for a Class C liquor license and manager approval at 815 O Street, Suites 100-200. Adopted for approval 6-0 each. - 25R-305 – Authorizing a grant application to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to renovate and upgrade two ballfields at Jensen Park. Adopted 6-0. - 25R-307 – Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for July 1–15, 2025. Adopted 6-0. - 25R-308 – Approving an agreement between the City and the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors for a $199,000 sub-grant for health equity and social determinants of health through Community Health Workers, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Adopted 6-0. - 25R-309 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance 25003 for adding the “Police Property Storage Remodel” to the Capital Improvement Program at 635 J Street. Adopted 6-0. - 25R-310 – Reasonable Accommodation request by Oxford House, Inc. and Oxford House Hanna Pointe to allow up to 8 persons in a Collaborative Living Facility at 6010 S. 81st Street. Adopted 5-1. - 25-71 (Change of Zone 07018B) – First reading? (Actually second reading) of application by Hampton Enterprises, Inc. to amend the Glynoaks Plaza PUD to increase commercial floor area by 378,977 square feet (for a total of 258,000 square feet) and add 100 dwelling units at South 84th Street and Glynoaks Drive. Public hearing held; no vote recorded in agenda (likely continued). - 25-59 through 25-68 – Amending pay schedules for employee groups prefixed by N (2 ordinances), X, E, W, DSS, B, A, C, and F. All passed 6-0. - 25-69 – Authorizing issuance of up to $25,000,000 in municipal improvement bonds for a new central library at 1111 O Street. Passed 6-0. - 25-70 – Approving the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Southeast Community College Area for the library property. Passed 6-0. - 25R-294 – Amending the Capital Improvement Program for the Downtown Central Library project to decrease funding and amend the funding source. Adopted 6-0. - 25R-313 through 25R-318 (first reading items) – Reappointments to Planning Commission (Ryman Yost, Ball Jr., Joy), Electrical Advisory Board (Schroeder), professional service agreements for Waterford Trail and Rock Island Trail trails, Air Quality Program Section 103 Workplan, and a Community Health Endowment grant of $15,000 for pregnancy tests. All set for future action (Action dates vary; most on 8/11/25 or later). - 25-72 and 25-73 (first reading) – Amending pay schedules for Public Health Nurse classifications (Class 3662 from A11 to A13) and deleting Public Health Nurse I. Action date not specified; likely 8/11/25. - 25R-319, 25-74, 25R-320 (first reading) – Related to the Greater Downtown Principal Corridors Revitalization Project: extending TIF period from 15 to 20 years, increasing TIF amount, authorizing up to $31.2 million in Tax Allocation Bonds, and amending the CIP with an additional $29 million in TIF funds. Action date: 8/11/25. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 – Pending items (continued from previous meetings) for a zone change and special permit for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. at 95th and O Street. No action taken; remain on pending list. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items (25R-300, 301, 303, 304, 306) adopted 6-0. Lincoln Electric Statement placed on file. - Liquor license and manager approval for Escape Lincoln (25R-311, 312) adopted 6-0 each. - Grant application for Jensen Park ballfields (25R-305) adopted 6-0. - Claims report (25R-307) adopted 6-0. - Health Department sub-grant (25R-308) adopted 6-0. - Comprehensive Plan conformance for police property storage (25R-309) adopted 6-0. - Reasonable Accommodation for Oxford House (25R-310) adopted 5-1. - Pay schedule ordinances (25-59 through 25-68) all passed 6-0. - Central library bond ordinance (25-69) passed 6-0. - Real estate purchase agreement for library (25-70) passed 6-0. - CIP amendment for library (25R-294) adopted 6-0. - All first reading items (25R-313 through 25R-318, 25-72, 25-73, 25R-319, 25-74, 25R-320) were introduced with action scheduled for future meetings (primarily August 11, 2025). No votes taken at this meeting. - Pending items (24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527) remained on the pending list with no new action.

The Lincoln City Council met in regular session on July 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Shobe. The council considered a wide range of items including appointments, liquor licenses, pay schedule adjustments, a central library project, and the Foxtail Meadows redevelopment. All votes taken during the meeting were unanimous (6-0). Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers (Items 1a-1e): Reappointed Denise Alkali and Jenika Long to the Aging Partners Areawide Advisory Council (25R-288); reappointed Tom Beckius and Sandra Washington to the Public Building Commission (25R-289); reappointed Sandra Washington to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (25R-290); approved BDF LLC dba Captain Jack's as a keno satellite at 140 N. 12th St (25R-291); placed on file the Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances from June 30, 2025. All adopted 6-0. - Petitions and Communications (Items 2a-2b): Placed on file Administrative Amendment 25014 (parking lot conversion at N 27th and Cornhusker) and Administrative Amendment 25018 (basement space in Village Gardens PUD). Referred to Planning Department: Special Permit 25029 (early childhood care facility at 2325 S 24th St), Special Permit 25027 (garage waiver at 1821 S Pershing Rd), Change of Zone 25012 (historic landmark), and Change of Zone 25015 (AGR to O-3 at Nebraska Pkwy and Pine Lake Rd). - Claims Report (Item 5a): Resolution 25R-292 accepting new and pending claims for June 16-30, 2025, adopted 6-0. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded during the meeting. The agenda included an open microphone session for matters not on the agenda, but no comments were noted in the available records. Discussion Items - Liquor Licenses (Items 4a-4d): The council held a public hearing. Applications of GNS Corporation dba Tobacco Shack for a Class D license (25R-296) and manager Angela Coffey (25R-297) were adopted for denial, 6-0. Applications of KEDDS Enterprises Inc. dba DaVinci's for a Class C license (25R-298) and manager Joe Armstrong (25R-299) were adopted for approval, 6-0. - Central Library Project (Items 6k, 6l, 6m): Ordinances 25-69 (authorizing up to $25,000,000 in improvement bonds for a new central library) and 25-70 (approving purchase of 1111 O St) received second reading. Resolution 25R-294 (amending CIP for the project) was also on second reading; action was deferred to July 28, 2025. - Pay Schedule Ordinances (Items 6a-6j): Eleven ordinances (25-59 through 25-68) adjusting pay schedules for employee groups prefixed N, X, E, W, DSS, B, A, C, and F received second reading. No vote was taken on July 21; final adoption will occur at a later meeting. - Ambulance Code Update (Item 7a): Ordinance 25-47 amending Title 7 of the Lincoln Municipal Code (Ambulance Transportation Code) passed on third reading, 6-0. - Street Name Change (Item 7b): Ordinance 25-57 changing Williamson Drive to S 28th Street (north of Yankee Hill Rd) passed on third reading, 6-0. - Information Services Department (Items 7c-7d): Ordinance 25-48 creating a new Information Services Department and Resolution 25R-255 approving the interlocal agreement with the county were passed/adopted on third reading, 6-0. - Foxtail Meadows Redevelopment (Items 7e-7h): The council adopted four related items: 25R-276 (Comprehensive Plan conformance), 25R-278 (First Amendment to redevelopment agreement with SOFO Housing), 25R-279 (CIP amendment appropriating $5,891,440 in TIF), and 25-58 (ordinance authorizing tax allocation bonds). All passed 6-0. - Resolutions on First Reading (Items 8a-8j): Introduced without action: 25R-300 (appointment to Library Board), 25R-301 (StarTran Advisory Board), 25R-303 and 25R-304 (Telecommunication/Cable TV Advisory Board), 25R-305 (grant application for Jensen Park ballfields), 25R-306 (construction services agreement for signal project), 25R-307 (claims report July 1-15), 25R-308 (health department sub-grant), 25R-309 (police property storage remodel CIP), and 25R-310 (reasonable accommodation for Oxford House). - Ordinance on First Reading (Item 9a): 25-71 (amending Glynoaks Plaza PUD to increase commercial floor area and add 100 dwelling units) was introduced. - Pending List (Items 10a-10c): The Sesostris Temple zoning and special permit items were extended one week. Key Outcomes - All votes on July 21 were 6-0 (Councilmember Shobe absent). - Tobacco Shack liquor license denied; DaVinci's liquor license approved. - Foxtail Meadows Phase I redevelopment approved with $5,891,440 in Tax Increment Financing. - Pay schedule ordinances for multiple employee groups progressed to second reading; final passage pending. - Central library project advanced; final CIP amendment vote scheduled for July 28, 2025.

The Lincoln City Council convened on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM with all seven members present. The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings on resolutions and ordinances, and final votes on several items. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM. Consent Calendar - 25R-272: Appointing Dan Marvin as Director of the Urban Development Department. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-273: Reappointing James Michael Bowers to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health for a term to expire July 23, 2028. (Adopted, 6-1) - 25R-293: Approving distribution of interest earnings on idle funds for May 2025. (Adopted, 7-0) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Resolutions and ordinances passed on June 9, 2025. (Placed on file) - Treasurer's Report: City cash on hand as of May 31, 2025. (Placed on file) - 25R-295: Setting a public hearing for July 28, 2025, on a Class C liquor license application for Escape Lincoln, LLC. (Adopted, 7-0) - Administrative Amendment: To Use Permit 108A, Pioneer Greens, increasing floor area on Lot 16 to 16,500 sq ft and total to 145,500 sq ft. (Placed on file) - Reasonable Accommodation Request: Oxford House Orison's request referred to the Planning Commission. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were scheduled for this meeting on non-agenda items. Open microphone sessions are planned for July 21 and July 28, 2025. Discussion Items - Public Hearings on Resolutions (Items 4a-4c): The council held public hearings and then voted to approve three grant agreements (Minority Health Initiative, Refugee Health Promotion) and the dedication of a portion of South Haymarket Park as a perpetual public park. - Public Hearings on Second Reading Ordinances (Items 5a-5h): Second readings were held for amendments to ambulance transportation code, a street name change, creation of an Information Services Department, and the Foxtail Meadows redevelopment project (including TIF and bond ordinance). No final votes were taken; these items are scheduled for action on July 21 or July 28, 2025. - Third Reading Ordinances (Items 6a-6i): Final passage of nine items including the PAGE labor contract, building code exception for single-occupancy facilities, zone changes, battery energy storage system definitions, plat extension authority, and youth membership on advisory committees. - First Reading Ordinances & Resolutions (Items 7a-7e, 8a-8m): First readings for appointments to advisory boards, a keno satellite approval, claims report, multiple pay schedule adjustments for various employee groups, and the central library bond and purchase agreement (up to $25,000,000 in bonds for a new central library at 1111 O Street). These items will receive further public hearings and votes. - Pending List (Items 9a-9c): The Sesostris Temple rezoning and conditional zoning agreement remained on the pending list with no date certain for further hearing. Key Outcomes - Appointments: Dan Marvin confirmed as Urban Development Director (7-0). James Bowers reappointed to Board of Health (6-1). - Grant Approvals: Minority Health Initiative grant (7-0) and Refugee Health Promotion grant (7-0) approved. - Park Dedication: South Haymarket Park portion dedicated as public park (7-0). - Labor Contract: Approved the PAGE labor contract and corresponding pay schedule adjustment (both 7-0). - Zoning Changes: Zone change to H-3 at 91st & NE Parkway passed 5-2; zone change to O-3 at 2221 & 2231 S. 39th St. passed 7-0; battery energy storage system text amendment passed 6-1. - Miscellaneous: Single-occupancy facility exception passed 7-0; Use Permit 55A expansion passed 7-0; final plat extension authority and youth membership amendments passed 7-0 each. - Continued Items: Second reading ordinances (ambulance code, IT department, Foxtail Meadows) will be voted on in subsequent meetings. First reading of central library bond and purchase agreement to be scheduled for a public hearing. Note: All votes are as recorded in the agenda. No minutes or transcript were available for detailed discussion.

The Lincoln City Council met on June 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. The council approved several resolutions, ordinances, and liquor license applications, and recognized community members with police department awards. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless noted. Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers: Approved the LPA Program Agreement with NDOT for N. 14th St. improvements (25R-261), and an on-call agreement with HDR Engineering for Rock Island Trail undercrossing (25R-262). Placed on file Lincoln Electric financial statement and Clerk's Letter (items 1.a-1.d). - Petitions & Communications: Set hearing dates for liquor license applications for GNS Corporation (Tobacco Shack) and KEDDS Enterprises (DaVinci's) for July 21, 2025 (25R-281, 25R-282). Community Awards The Lincoln Police Department presented awards: - Community Certificate of Merit to Leo "Mike" Brett. - Community Life Saving Award to Derek Hilgert, Senad Salja, Diamond Young, Thomas Nesbitt, and Kelcee & Tyler Rogers. - Community Meritorious Conduct Award to Stacy M. Sovereign. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - Approved a Class C liquor license for Firethorn Golf Club (25R-283) and manager application for Trent Price (25R-284), both as amended. - Denied manager application of Tim R. Sanwick for Towneplace Suites by Marriott (25R-285). - Approved expansion of indoor area for Captain Jacks (25R-286) and Bierhaus Maisschaler (25R-287). Public Hearing – Resolutions - Approved claims report for June 1-15, 2025, with an amendment to add a claim by Joshua and Amy Lambert for $18,621.01 (25R-263). - Approved 2025-2026 Stormwater Management Work Plan with Lower Platte South NRD (25R-264). - Authorized agreement with NDOT for US-77 improvements (25R-265). - Approved FY25-26 Annual Action Plan for HUD programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG) (25R-266). - Amended Resolution A-80028 to allow youth members on Pedestrian/Bicycle Advisory Committee (25R-268). - Approved Special Permit 25017 for First United Methodist Church early childhood care facility for up to 80 children (25R-270). Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - Passed (7-0) an amendment to the agreement with Verizon Wireless for tower space at 2201 S. 84th St. (24-129). - Passed (6-1) a change of zone for District 33 LLC at S. 33rd St. and A Street to planned unit development (25-45). - Passed (7-0) adoption of supplements to the Lincoln Municipal Code (25-46). Other Public Hearings - Second reading held for items 6.a through 6.i, including employee pay schedule amendments, labor contract with PAGE, gender-neutral facilities code amendment, zoning changes, battery energy storage system definitions, and youth membership on boards. No final action taken. - First reading held for resolutions 8.a through 8.e (appointment of Dan Marvin as Urban Development Director, reappointment to Board of Health, grant agreements for Minority Health Initiative and Refugee Health Promotion, dedication of South Haymarket Park) and ordinances 9.a through 9.g (street name change, creation of Information Services Department, Foxtail Meadows redevelopment phases and TIF). No final action taken. Pending Items - Item 10.a (ambulance code amendments) delayed to July 14, 2025. - Items 11.a-11.c (Sesostris Temple zoning and special permit) remained on pending list. Public Comment - No public comment is recorded in the agenda. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Note: No transcript or minutes were provided; this summary is based solely on the agenda and action sheet notations.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM and adjourned at 4:34 PM. The meeting included approval of reappointments, a settlement report, liquor license applications, a claims report amendment, adoption of Lincoln Electric System (LES) budget and rate schedules, and several planning and zoning items. The council also delayed action on an ambulance code ordinance and a planned unit development zone change. Consent Calendar - 25R-247: Reappointed Jennifer Seacrest and JJ Toczek to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for terms expiring April 27, 2028. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-248: Reappointed Jamie Wenz and Timothy Klein to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for terms expiring July 1, 2028. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-249: Reappointed Josephine Rodriguez to the Commission on Women and Gender for a term expiring November 23, 2027. (Adopted, 6-1) - 1.d.: Report regarding a Settlement Agreement with Tallgrass Development, Inc. under Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-713 (non-tort claims) was placed on file. - 1.e.: Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on June 2, 2025, were placed on file. - 2.a.: Administrative Approval 24080 (amending a special permit for Jensen View Estates) was placed on file. - Liquor Licenses (Items 4.a. through 4.e.): All five liquor license applications (Casey's 4597 Class D, manager Krystal Carter; Bodega's Alley Class C; manager Andrew Intrieri; manager Madison Tilghman for Piezano's) were adopted for approval, all 7-0. Discussion Items - Claims Report (25R-250): The council considered new and pending claims for May 16-31, 2025. A verbal motion to remove the claim of Antelope Creek Village Townhome Owners’ Association from the list of denied claims was adopted (6-1). The resolution was then adopted as amended (7-0). - LES Revised Annual Budget (25R-251): Adopted the Lincoln Electric System Revised Annual Budget for 2025, effective July 1, 2025. (Adopted, 7-0) - LES Revised Rate Schedules (25R-252): Adopted the Lincoln Electric System Revised Rate Schedules, effective July 1, 2025. (Adopted, 7-0) - Ambulance Code Amendments (25-47): An ordinance to amend Title 7 of the Lincoln Municipal Code regarding ambulance transportation (removing outdated language and the Emergency Medical Services Oversight Authority) was introduced. A motion to delay with continued public hearing for three weeks to July 14, 2025, was adopted 7-0. - Zone Change with PUD (25-45): Application of District 33 LLC to rezone 12.78 acres at S. 33rd Street and A Street to planned unit development districts. A substitute ordinance (MTA 1) was adopted 7-0. A verbal motion to delay for three weeks to July 14, 2025, failed (2-5). A subsequent motion to delay for one week to June 30, 2025, was adopted 7-0. Key Outcomes - Surplus Property Declaration (25-42): Passed an ordinance declaring 0.69 acres of city-owned property at NW Roundhouse Dr and West O Street as surplus. (Passed, 7-0; Ordinance 21737) - Annexation (25-43): Annexed approximately 15.27 acres at S. 79th Street and Augustine Avenue. (Passed, 7-0; Ordinance 21738) - Zone Change (25-44): Changed zoning from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential for the same 15.27 acres. (Passed, 7-0; Ordinance 21739) - Pending List Items (10.a.-10.c.): Three items related to the Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (zone change, special permit, conditional zoning agreement) were extended for one week on the pending list. - Resolutions and Ordinances on First Reading (Items 8.a.-8.h. and 9.a.-9.i.): Received first reading and were not acted upon; they will be considered at a future meeting.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM and adjourned at 5:51 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Duden. The meeting included a Mayor's Award of Excellence, consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, multiple ordinance readings, and reports. All votes were 6-0 unless otherwise noted. Mayor's Award of Excellence - James Munyon, from Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, received the Mayor's Award of Excellence for February 2025 in the category of Education and Lifelong Learning. Consent Calendar - 25R-224 – Appointing Andrew Dominguez Farias to the Commission on Women and Gender for a partial term expiring November 23, 2027. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95218) - 25R-225 – Appointing Jackie Greenfield and Nate Woods to the Aging Partners Areawide Advisory Council for terms expiring June 30, 2028. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95219) - 25R-226 – Appointing Dr. Roli Saraf to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring September 18, 2027. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95220) - 25R-237 – Correcting the legal description of Use Permit 17007A by repealing and replacing Resolution A-95057. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95221) - 25R-239 – Approving distribution of interest earnings on IDLE Funds for April 2025. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95222) - 1.f – Report from City Treasurer on cash on hand as of April 30, 2025. (Placed on file) - 1.g – Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed May 19, 2025. (Placed on file) - 25R-240 – Setting a hearing for June 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM on a liquor license addition for Captain Jacks at 140 North 12th Street. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95223) - 25R-241 – Setting a hearing for June 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM on a liquor license addition for Bierhaus Maisschaler at 151 North 8th Street. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95224) - 25R-253 – Setting a hearing for June 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM on a Class C liquor license for Firethorn Golf Club at 9301 Firethorn Lane. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95225) - 25R-254 – Setting a hearing for June 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM on a manager application for Towneplace Suites by Marriott at 7353 Husker Circle. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95226) Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included an open microphone session for matters not on the agenda. No speakers were recorded or documented in the available materials. Discussion Items Liquor Resolutions (Public Hearing & Vote) - 25R-242 – Application of Maverik Inc. dba Maverik 768 for a Class D liquor license at 150 Southwest 48th Street. (Adopted for approval, 6-0; A-95227) - 25R-243 – Manager Application of Jen Miller for Maverik 768. (Adopted for approval, 6-0; A-95228) - 25R-244 – Application of Venue 5 Twenty-Two, LLC for addition of two outdoor areas at 1525 Yankee Hill Road. (Adopted for approval, 6-0; A-95229) - 25R-245 – Application of Zoo Blues Inc. dba Zoo Bar for a special designated license for an outdoor area on 14th Street between O and P Streets on July 11-12, 2025. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95230) - 25R-246 – Application of Global Warming Inc. dba The Mill for a special designated license at 330 South 21st Street on July 16, 2025. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95231) Resolutions - 25R-227 – Authorizing the issuance of Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Eastmont Projects), Series 2025, not exceeding $43,000,000, for a loan to Christian Retirement Homes, Inc. d/b/a Eastmont. (Adopted, 6-0; A-95232) - 25R-251 – Adopting Lincoln Electric System Revised Annual Budget for 2025. A verbal motion to waive rules for first and second reading passed 6-0. A second verbal motion to delay action with continued public hearing for two weeks to June 23, 2025, also passed 6-0. - 25R-252 – Adopting Lincoln Electric System Revised Rate Schedules. The same motions were made: waive rules (6-0) and delay action to June 23 (6-0). Ordinances – Second Reading & Related Resolutions - 25-42 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance 25002: Declaring 0.69 acres of city-owned property at NW Roundhouse Dr and West O Street as surplus. (Second reading held) - 25-43 – Annexation 25003: Application of Southview, Inc. to annex 15.27 acres at S. 79th Street and Augustine Avenue. (Second reading held; related to 25-44) - 25-44 – Change of Zone 25010: Southview, Inc. to rezone the same 15.27 acres from AG to R-3 Residential. (Second reading held) - 25-45 – Change of Zone 25007: District 33 LLC to rezone 12.78 acres at S. 33rd Street and A Street to B-3 Commercial PUD, R-2 Residential PUD, and O-2 Office PUD. (Second reading held) Ordinances – Third Reading & Related Resolutions - 25-38 – Amending Chapter 3.30 of the Lincoln Municipal Code on Restaurant Occupation Tax to update definitions, expand enforcement, etc. (Passed, 6-0; 21732) - 25-8 – Amending the pay schedule for employee group "M" (Emergency Communications Head) from M05 to M07. (Passed, 6-0; 21733) - 25-39 – Amending pay schedule for employee group "C": Public Safety Dispatcher from C19 to C20, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher from C25 to C28, Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor from C31 to C32. (Passed, 6-0; 21734) - 25-40 – Amending pay schedule for employee group "A": Emergency Communications Operations Manager from A13 to A14. (Passed, 6-0; 21735) - 25-41 – Approving an equipment lease purchase agreement with Cogent Leasing and Financing, Inc. for grounds maintenance equipment totaling $787,018.63. (Passed, 6-0; 21736) Resolutions – First Reading - 25R-247 – Reappointing Jennifer Seacrest and JJ Toczek to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for terms expiring April 27, 2028. - 25R-248 – Reappointing Jamie Wenz and Timothy Klein to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for terms expiring July 1, 2028. - 25R-249 – Reappointing Josephine Rodriguez to the Commission on Women and Gender for a term expiring November 23, 2027. - 25R-250 – Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for May 16-31, 2025. Ordinances – First Reading - 25-46 – Adopting supplements to the Lincoln Municipal Code dated June 2024 and December 2024. - 25-47 – Amending Title 7 (Ambulance Transportation Code) to update definitions, remove outdated procedures, and eliminate the Emergency Medical Services Oversight Authority (EMSOA). Pending List Items - 24-129 – Agreement for Tower Space with Verizon Wireless at 2201 S. 84th Street. No action taken; remains on pending list. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 – Related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. for zoning change, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement at 95th and O Street. All remain on pending list. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar and liquor resolutions were adopted unanimously (6-0). - Lincoln Electric System budget and rate schedule adoptions were delayed to a continued public hearing on June 23, 2025. - All pay schedule amendments (for M, C, and A employee groups) were passed unanimously. - The $43 million Eastmont bond resolution was adopted. - The $787,018.63 equipment lease purchase agreement was approved. - Two ordinances on ambulance code and municipal code supplements received first reading. - No action was taken on pending list items.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on June 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All seven members were present. The council addressed a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, ordinances, and pending items. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. The meeting adjourned at 4:14 PM. Consent Calendar - 25R-203 – Resolution levying special taxes in six Business Improvement Districts. Adopted 7-0 (A-95205). - 25R-221 – Appointing Alex Toalson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Withdrawn by verbal motion 7-0 (38-4785). - 25R-222 – Resolution acknowledging Logan Krabbenhoft's athletic achievement. Adopted 7-0 (A-95206). - 1.d. – Lincoln Electric System Financial and Operating Statement for April 2025. Placed on file. - 1.e. – Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed May 5, 2025. Placed on file. - 1.f. – Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed May 12, 2025. Placed on file. - 25R-228 – Setting hearing date for manager application of Madison Tilghman for Acme Widget Company, LLC dba Piezano's. Adopted 7-0 (A-95207). - 25R-229 – Setting hearing date for application of Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's 4597 for a Class D liquor license. Adopted 7-0 (A-95208). - 25R-230 – Setting hearing date for application of Sagedob, LLC dba Bodega's Alley for a Class C liquor license. Adopted 7-0 (A-95209). - 2.d. – Referral to Planning Commission of a reasonable accommodation request from Oxford House Hanna Pointe. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded during the meeting. The next open microphone session was scheduled for June 9 and June 30, 2025. Discussion Items Liquor License Resolutions (Public Hearing and Vote) - 25R-231 – Application of Frosty Mug Inc. dba Harry's Wonder Bar for a Class C liquor license. Adopted for approval 7-0 (A-95210). - 25R-232 – Manager application of Michael Scott Ritter for Frosty Mug Inc. dba Harry's Wonder Bar. Adopted for approval 7-0 (A-95211). - 25R-233 – Application of Blue Collar Brewing Company LTD dba Blue Collar Brewing Company for a Class L liquor license. Adopted for approval 7-0 (A-95212). - 25R-234 – Manager application of Nicholas Grable for Blue Collar Brewing Company LTD. Adopted for approval 7-0 (A-95213). - 25R-235 – Manager application of Lilly Ann Rose for Kinseth Hotel Corporation dba Residence Inn. Adopted for approval 7-0 (A-95214). - 25R-236 – Application of Star City Pride for a special designated license for an outdoor area on 17th Street on June 14, 2025. Adopted for approval 7-0 (A-95215). - 25R-238 – Application of Norris Bland, LLC dba Das Haus for a special designated license for the same outdoor area and date. Adopted for approval 7-0 (A-95216). Resolution on Claims - 25R-223 – Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims for May 1-15, 2025, as amended. Two amendments (MTA1 and MTA2) to remove claims of Audrey Taylor and Enisa Dzafic were each approved 7-0. The resolution as amended was adopted 7-0 (A-95217). Ordinances – Second Reading (Items 6.a. through 6.e.) These ordinances received their second reading. No vote was taken; they were placed on file for further action at a future meeting: - 25-38 – Amending Restaurant Occupation Tax code. - 25-8 – Adjusting pay range for Emergency Communications Head. - 25-39 – Adjusting pay ranges for Public Safety Dispatcher, Senior Dispatcher, and Supervisor. - 25-40 – Adjusting pay range for Emergency Communications Operations Manager. - 25-41 – Authorizing an equipment lease purchase agreement for grounds maintenance equipment ($787,018.63). Resolutions and Ordinances – First Reading (Items 7.a. through 7.g. and 8.a. through 8.d.) These items had their first reading. No action was taken: - 25R-224 – Appointment of Andrew Dominguez Farias to Commission on Women and Gender. - 25R-225 – Appointments to Aging Partners Areawide Advisory Council. - 25R-226 – Appointment of Dr. Roli Saraf to Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee. - 25R-227 – Authorizing Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Eastmont Projects) up to $43,000,000. - 25R-237 – Correcting legal description of Use Permit 17007A. - 25R-251 – Adopting Lincoln Electric System Revised Annual Budget (effective July 1, 2025). - 25R-252 – Adopting Lincoln Electric System Revised Rate Schedules (effective July 1, 2025). - 25-42 – Declaring 0.69 acres of city-owned property at NW Roundhouse Dr and West O Street as surplus. - 25-43 – Annexation of 15.27 acres at S. 79th Street and Augustine Avenue. - 25-44 – Change of Zone for the same property to R-3 Residential District. - 25-45 – Change of Zone for 12.78 acres at S. 33rd Street and A Street to PUD districts. Pending List - 24-129 – Agreement for tower space with Verizon Wireless. Removed from pending list and rules suspended to hold public hearing on June 23, 2025. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 – Items related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (change of zone, special permit, conditional zoning agreement). Remained on pending list without a date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items were approved or placed on file as listed. - All seven liquor license applications were approved for issuance (7-0). - The claims resolution was adopted as amended (7-0). - The pending item 24-129 was set for public hearing on June 23, 2025. - Several ordinances and resolutions received first or second reading and will return for further action. - The meeting adjourned at 4:14 PM.