Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council convened on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a Board of Equalization meeting followed by a Regular City Council meeting. The Council handled a consent agenda, public hearings for liquor licenses and resolutions, ordinance readings, and pending items. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except where noted. The meeting included the administration of the oath of office to re-elected Council Members Tom Beckius, Bennie Shobe, and Sandra Washington, after which the New City Council began its session. Board of Equalization - The Board of Equalization approved six maintenance business improvement districts (College View, Havelock, North 27th Street, South Street, University Place, and West O Street), each with a 7-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. Consent Calendar - 25R-196: Appointing Tamara Sloan to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health for a partial term expiring April 15, 2027. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-197: Approving a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 5 with JEO Consulting Group Inc. for preliminary engineering for the Lincoln Beal Slough Trail. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-198: Approving an On-Call Professional Services Task Order Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the Adams St. from 36th St. to 49th St. Rehab Project. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-202: Approving a contract with Thomson Reuters for West Proflex software for a four-year term (plus optional year). (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-204 through 25R-208: Setting hearing dates for liquor license applications: Harry's Wonder Bar (June 2), Residence Inn manager (June 2), Venue 5 Twenty-Two (June 9), Blue Collar Brewing Company (June 2), and Maverik 768 (June 9). All adopted 7-0. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda scheduled open microphone sessions for May 12 and May 19, 2025. No public comments are recorded in the agenda or minutes. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 25R-209 through 25R-220: Approved liquor license and manager applications for Valentino's (two locations), Super C 12, Memorial Stadium, Bob Devaney Sports Center, and Hibner Stadium. All adopted 7-0 for approval. Public Hearing – Resolutions - 25R-199: Grant agreement with NEHA-FDA for $51,500.00 to support the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s retail program standards. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-200: Grant agreement with Nebraska DHHS for $132,175.52 to transform public health system capacity. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-201: Establishing a new rate schedule for the Lincoln Solid Waste System to cover increased disposal fees due to State Statute 13-2042 (LB 247) for July and August 2025 and FY 2025-2026. (Adopted 7-0) Ordinances – 3rd Reading - 25-37: Amending the pay schedule to create the classification “City Facilities Manager” (pay range prefixed by “M”). Passed 7-0. Pending List – Date Certain - 25-8: Amending the pay range for “Emergency Communications Head” from M05 to M07. A verbal motion to remove from the pending list and suspend rules to hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025, was approved 7-0. New City Council – First Reading Items - The New Council began after administering the oath of office to re-elected members Tom Beckius, Bennie Shobe, and Sandra Washington, and electing Council Chair and Vice Chair. - 25R-221: Appointing Alex Toalson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a term expiring April 27, 2028. (First reading, no vote yet) - 25R-222: Resolution acknowledging Logan Krabbenhoft’s athletic achievement at the 2025 Lincoln Public Schools Championship for Golf. (First reading) - 25R-223: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for May 1-15, 2025. (First reading) - 25-38 through 25-41: First reading of ordinances related to Restaurant Occupation Tax amendments, pay schedule changes for Public Safety Dispatchers, Emergency Communications Operations Manager, and an equipment lease purchase agreement for grounds maintenance equipment ($787,018.63). Key Outcomes - All votes on action items were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted. - The Board of Equalization approved six maintenance business improvement districts. - The City Council approved all consent agenda items, liquor licenses, grant agreements, solid waste rate increase, and pay schedule amendment (25-37). - Bill 25-8 was moved from the pending list and scheduled for a public hearing on June 2, 2025. - Several items (24-129, 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527) remain on the pending list with no date certain. - The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM in a regular public meeting. The agenda included the Mayor's Award of Excellence, a consent calendar with multiple personnel reappointments and professional service agreements, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, and ordinances, and first-reading resolutions. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for one abstention on a change of zone ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM. Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers: All items adopted unanimously (7-0) unless noted: - 25R-175: Reappointing Christine Abraham to the City Personnel Board (6-1, A-95158). - 25R-176 through 25R-181: Reappointment to Housing Authority Board; professional services agreements for 1st St. & Cornhusker Hwy. Intersection Project; and NDOT agreements for Responsible Charge Services on Cotner Blvd., 48th/56th & Calvert St., Lincoln Area Bridges, and 1st & Cornhusker projects (all 7-0). - 25R-184 through 25R-190: Assessment resolutions for College View, Havelock, North 27th Street, University Place, West O Street, and South Street Business Improvement Districts; distribution of idle funds interest earnings (all 7-0). - 25R-191 to 25R-195: Liquor license applications and manager approvals for DaVinci's (Class C), Haymarket Park (Class I), and VFW 3606 (manager) – all adopted for approval (7-0). - Petitions & Communications: Administrative Approval 25012 for Sunrise Estates Community Unit Plan placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded in the agenda or minutes. The agenda provided a public hearing period for the consent agenda and an open microphone session for non-agenda matters, but no speakers or testimony appeared in the available documentation. Discussion Items - 25R-112 (101 North 14th Street Redevelopment Project): After a four-week delay from April 14, 2025, the council adopted the resolution unanimously (7-0; A-95177). - 25R-182 (Claims Report April 16-30, 2025): A verbal motion to remove the claim of Troy & Tiffany Renk from denied to pending was approved (7-0), and the resolution as amended was adopted (7-0; A-95178). - 25R-183 (Canopy Park Project Redevelopment Agreement Amendment No. 2): Adopted unanimously (7-0; A-95179). - Ordinances – 2nd Reading: 25-37 (creating City Facilities Manager classification) had second reading and public hearing ended. - Ordinances – 3rd Reading: - 25R-161, 25-32, 25-33: LCEA labor contract and pay schedule adjustments for 'A' and 'C' pay plans – all passed (7-0). - 25-34: Text amendment to increase opportunities to grow and sell produce in residential zones – passed (7-0; 21728). - 25-35: Change of Zone 21020C for Community Action Partnership – passed (6-0, Councilmember Weber abstained; 21729). - 25-36: Street and Alley Vacation 24003 – motion to amend adopted (7-0), then passed as amended (7-0; 21730). - Resolutions – 1st Reading: Items 25R-196 through 25R-202 were introduced for first reading and will have public hearings at a future meeting. These include: - Appointing Tamara Sloan to the Board of Health. - Professional services agreements for Beal Slough Trail, Adams St. Rehab. - Grant agreements for Health Department (NEHA-FDA and DHHS). - New rate schedule for Solid Waste System due to state disposal fee increase (LB 247). - Contract with Thomson Reuters for West Proflex software. Key Outcomes - All consent items and public hearing resolutions were adopted unanimously except where noted. - 25R-182 was amended to move one claim from denied to pending. - 25-35 passed with Councilmember Weber abstaining; all other ordinance votes were 7-0. - Pending List: Bill 25-8 (Emergency Communications Head pay range) was removed from the pending list and scheduled for public hearing on June 2, 2025 (7-0). Items 24-129 (Verizon tower space), 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple) remain on pending list with no date certain.

The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 4:10 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting included consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second readings of ordinances, and first readings of multiple resolutions. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where recorded. No transcript or minutes were provided, so public testimony and discussion details are unavailable from the source. Consent Calendar - Appointments (Items 1.a-1.d): All four appointments to various boards and commissions were adopted unanimously (7-0). - 25R-156: Lisa Danette Matty appointed to Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (term expires Nov. 1, 2027). - 25R-157: Dr. Sonya Türkman appointed to Historic Preservation Commission (term expires Apr. 15, 2028). - 25R-158: Edward Hoffman, Helen Meeks, and Laurie Thomas Lee reappointed to Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board (terms expire July 1, 2027). - 25R-159: Clarifying prior appointments of Dr. Karen Kassebaum and Kevin Koester to Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (partial terms to Dec. 31, 2026). - Affidavits of Mailing: Filed for Board of Equalization meetings for six Maintenance Improvement Districts (May 19, 2025, at 5:30 PM). - Petitions & Communications (Items 2.a-2.g): Six resolutions setting hearing dates for liquor license applications and one administrative approval placed on file; all adopted 7-0. - 25R-165: VAL Limited dba Valentino's (Holdrege St.) – Class I license hearing set. - 25R-166: VAL Limited dba Valentino's (Pine Lake Rd.) – Class C license hearing set. - 25R-167: Hergert Oil Company dba Super C 12 – Class DK license hearing set. - 25R-168: ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment dba Memorial Stadium – Class IK license hearing set. - 25R-169: ARAMARK dba Bob Devaney Sports Center – Class IK license hearing set. - 25R-170: ARAMARK dba Hibner Stadium – Class IK license hearing set. - 2.g: Administrative approval placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda listed a public comment period for non-agenda items (open microphone), scheduled for May 12 and May 19, 2025. No comments were recorded in the source material. Discussion Items – Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions (Items 4.a-4.d): Four applications were considered and all adopted for approval 7-0. - 25R-171: CJS416, LLC dba The Thursday Club – Class DK license at 1400 Pioneers Blvd., Suite 150. - 25R-172: Manager application of Chloe Stokes for The Thursday Club. - 25R-173: Manager application of Angela M. Fitzgerald for Fareway Meat Market 179 (3033 S. 84th St.). - 25R-174: Avenue 6113, LLC dba Arnold's – special designated license for outdoor area at 6200 Havelock Ave., June 7, 2025 (rain date June 21, 2025). - Resolutions (Items 5.a-5.c): All adopted 7-0. - 25R-160: Amendments to Lincoln-Lancaster County Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards. - 25R-162: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25001 – adopting the University Place Subarea Plan. - 25R-163: Use Permit 140H for Christianson Companies – modifying setback and allowing mini-warehouse at Andermatt Dr. and Eiger Dr. - Ordinances – 2nd Reading (Items 6.a-6.f): Held public hearing; no final vote recorded. - 25R-161: Approving labor contract with Lincoln City Employees Association (LCEA) for Aug. 15, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2026. - 25-32: Amending pay schedule for 'A' range employees. - 25-33: Amending pay schedule for 'C' range employees. - 25-34: Text Amendment 25005 – Increasing opportunities to grow and sell produce in residential zones. - 25-35: Change of Zone 21020C – Community Action Partnership – PUD amendment for Neighborhood Support Service use with height waiver. - 25-36: Street and Alley Vacation 24003 – vacating right-of-way near Pine Lake Rd. and Nebraska Parkway. Key Outcomes - Ordinance 3rd Reading (Item 7.a): 25-31 passed 7-0 – continuing local option sales tax increase from 1.5% to 1.75% for eight years to fund street rehabilitation and new arterial construction. - Resolutions 1st Reading (Items 8.a-8.i): Introduced; no final action. - 8.a: Reappointing Christine Abraham to City Personnel Board. - 8.b: Reappointing Ardy Kellie to Lincoln Housing Authority Board. - 8.c: Approving Professional Services Supplement No. 3 with Schemmer Associates for 1st St. & Cornhusker Hwy. Intersection Project. - 8.d-8.g: Four agreements with NDOT for Responsible Charge Services on various transportation projects. - 8.h: Accepting report of new and pending claims (Apr. 16–30, 2025). - 8.i: Approving Amendment No. 2 to Canopy Park Project Redevelopment Agreement. - Ordinance 1st Reading (Item 9.a): 25-37 introduced – creating "City Facilities Manager" classification in M pay schedule. - Pending List (Items 10.a, 11.a-11.e): - 10.a: 25R-112 (101 N. 14th St. redevelopment) – delayed to May 12, 2025 per prior motion. - 11.a: 25-8 (Emergency Communications Head pay range change) – on pending list no date certain. - 11.b: 24-129 (Verizon Wireless tower agreement) – on pending list no date certain. - 11.c-11.e: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. items (change of zone, special permit, conditional zoning) – on pending list no date certain. Note: The raw transcription was empty; this summary is derived solely from the agenda and does not include any discussion or public testimony.

The Lincoln City Council met on April 28, 2025, with all members present except Bowers and Carlson. The agenda included consent items, liquor license hearings, resolutions, ordinances, and a pending list. This summary is based on the agenda/action sheet; meeting minutes were not available and the transcript was empty. Consent Calendar - 25R-139: Appointing Andy Barry to the Charter Revision Commission for a partial term expiring July 15, 2028 — adopted 5-0 (A-95124). - 25R-140: Appointing Lynn Ayers to the Citizen Police Advisory Board for a term expiring November 17, 2027 — adopted 5-0 (A-95125). - 25R-141: Appointing Drake Bray to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council for a term expiring November 1, 2027 — adopted 5-0 (A-95126). - 25R-142: Appointing Isaac Remboldt to the Veterans Memorial Advisory Council for a partial term expiring November 1, 2025 — adopted 5-0 (A-95127). - 25R-144: Clarifying and reappointing John Goldrich to the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights for a term expiring December 31, 2025 — adopted 5-0 (A-95128). - 25R-145: Approving Joint Funding Agreement between the City of Lincoln/Lincoln Water System and Lower Platte South Natural Resources District for USGS water quality monitoring at Leshara — adopted 5-0 (A-95129). - 25R-146: Approving On-Call Construction Engineering Services Task Order with Speece Lewis Engineers for the 56th Street, Van Dorn to Spruce Rehab Project — adopted 5-0 (A-95130). - Lincoln Electric System Financial and Operating Statements for January, February, and March 2025 — placed on file. - 25R-149, 25R-150, 25R-151: Setting public hearing dates of May 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for liquor license applications (DaVinci's, Haymarket Park, and VFW 3606 manager application) — adopted 5-0 (A-95131 through A-95133). - Administrative Approval 25010 to Special Permit 17022B (Dominion at Steven Creek CUP) — placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included an open microphone session for public comments on matters not on the agenda. No specific comments were recorded in the provided agenda/action sheet; no transcript or minutes were available. Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - 25R-152: Of the Earth Florals, LLC dba Of the Earth Florals, Class C liquor license at 8320 Glynoaks Drive — adopted for approval 5-0 (A-95134). - 25R-153: Manager application of Dara Wells for Of the Earth Florals — adopted for approval 5-0 (A-95135). - 25R-154: TFL Inc. dba Mega Saver, Class D liquor license at 5700 North 33rd Street — adopted for denial 5-0 (A-95136). - 25R-155: Manager application of Kamol Samiev for Mega Saver — adopted for denial 5-0 (A-95137). - 25R-164: Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC dba Sideshow Spirits, special designated license for an outdoor area of approximately 170 by 315 feet at 1630 P Street on June 7, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. — adopted for approval 5-0 (A-95138). Public Hearing – Resolutions - 25R-147: Report of new and pending claims against the City for April 1–15, 2025 — adopted 5-0 (A-95139). - 25R-148: Appeal of Special Assessment Revolving Committee recommendation regarding the Water District at Fletcher Avenue from N. 7th to N. 14th Streets — lost, 4-1 (38-4783). Public Hearing – Ordinances 2nd Reading - 25-31: Amending LMC 3.16.010 to continue the local option sales tax increase of 1/4 percent (from 1.5% to 1.75%) for eight years for street rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new arterial streets — public hearing held; no final vote at this reading. Ordinances – 3rd Reading - 25-26: Amending pay schedule to create classification "Emergency Communications Technology Specialist" — passed 5-0 (21720). - 25-27: Text Amendment 24015 revising definitions (club, floor area for accessory buildings, recreational facilities), salvage yard regulations, and off-premises sign provisions — passed 5-0 (21721). - 25-28: Change of Zone 25006 from AGR Agricultural Residential to R-1 Residential at 6620 Almira Lane — passed 5-0 (21722). - 25-29: Change of Zone CZ24022 adding historic overlay on property from S. 6th to S. 9th, J to N Streets — motion to accept substitute ordinance passed 5-0; ordinance passed as amended 5-0 (21723). - 25-30: Street and Alley Vacation 24008 east of S. 16th Street and north of Dakota Circle — motion to accept substitute ordinance and amended exhibit passed 5-0; ordinance passed as amended 5-0 (21724). Resolutions – 1st Reading - 25R-156: Appointing Lisa Danette Matty to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (term expiring 11/1/2027). - 25R-157: Appointing Dr. Sonya Türkman to the Historic Preservation Commission (term expiring 4/15/2028). - 25R-158: Reappointing Edward Hoffman, Helen Meeks, and Laurie Thomas Lee to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board (terms expiring 7/1/2027). - 25R-159: Clarifying prior appointments of Dr. Karen Kassebaum and Kevin Koester to the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (partial terms expiring 12/31/2026). - 25R-160: Amending Lincoln-Lancaster County Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards (Article 1, Section 6; Article 2, Sections 1, 5, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 22, 28, 34). - 25R-162: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25001 to adopt the "University Place Subarea Plan". - 25R-163: Use Permit 140H for Christianson Companies to reduce rear setback to 10 feet and allow mini-warehouse uses west of S. 88th Street at Andermatt Drive and Eiger Drive. These items were read for the first time; no final action was taken. Ordinances – 1st Reading & Related Resolutions - 25R-161: Approving labor contract between the City of Lincoln and the Lincoln City Employees Association (LCEA) for August 15, 2024 through August 31, 2026. - 25-32: Amending pay schedules for employee group 'A'. - 25-33: Amending pay schedules for employee group 'C'. - 25-34: Text Amendment 25005 to increase opportunities to grow and sell produce in residential districts by updating definitions, allowing Urban Gardens as a permitted use, and clarifying home occupation sales. - 25-35: Change of Zone 21020C for Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders to amend the South of Downtown PUD for a Neighborhood Support Service use with a height waiver to 40 feet at 919 S. 12th Street. - 25-36: Street and Alley Vacation 24003 for Highway 2 Development, LLC and 3814 Farnam, LLC near Pine Lake Road and Nebraska Parkway. These items had first reading; no final action was taken. Pending List - 25R-112: 101 North 14th Street Redevelopment Project — delayed to 5/12/25 with continued public hearing and action. - 25-8: Pay schedule change for Emergency Communications Head (class 3161, M05 to M07) — pending, no date certain. - 24-129: Verizon Wireless tower space agreement at 2201 S. 84th Street — pending, no date certain. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement items north of O Street and Anthony Lane — pending, no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items adopted unanimously (5-0). - Liquor licenses: Of the Earth Florals approved (license and manager); Mega Saver denied (license and manager); Sideshow Spirits special designated license approved. - Fletcher Avenue appeal resolution lost by a 4-1 vote. - All five third-reading ordinances passed unanimously (5-0). - Public hearing held on the sales tax continuation ordinance; action deferred to a later reading. - Numerous appointments and first-reading items were advanced without final votes.

The Lincoln City Council met on April 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM and took action on a wide range of items including appointments, liquor licenses, planning and zoning amendments, contracts, and pending items. All council members were present. The meeting adjourned at 3:53 PM. Consent Calendar - 25R-126: Appointed David Landis to the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission for a partial term to expire January 9, 2027. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-127: Approved Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Alfred Benesch & Co. for preliminary engineering on A Street (6th to 17th Street), Project LCLC-5220(7). (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-131: Set the Board of Equalization Hearing date for May 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM for multiple Maintenance Improvement Districts. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-132: Rescinded prior approval of interest earnings distribution and approved corrected distribution for month ended February 28, 2025. (Adopted, 7-0) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Resolutions and ordinances passed on April 4, 2025 placed on file. (Placed on file) - 25R-133: Set hearing date for May 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM for Class DK liquor license application of CJS416, LLC dba The Thursday Club. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-134: Set hearing date for May 5, 2025 for manager application of Angela M. Fitzgerald for Fareway Stores Inc. dba Fareway Meat Market 179. (Adopted, 7-0) Public Hearings – Liquor Licenses - 25R-135: Application of Textbook 21, LLC dba Residence Inn for a Class C liquor license at 850 R Street. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) - 25R-136: Manager Application of Aaron Stitt for same location. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) - 25R-137: Application of SMG Food & Beverage, LLC dba Pinnacle Bank Arena for special designated licenses for outdoor area at Pinewood Bowl on multiple dates in 2025. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) - 25R-138: Application of Jacob Thiessen dba Hub Cafe for special designated licenses at Jayne Snyder Trails Center on four dates in 2025. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) Public Hearing – Resolution - 25R-128: Approved contract with Industrial Services, Inc. for Dead Animal Removal for a four-year term with renewal option. (Adopted, 7-0) Public Hearings – Ordinances (2nd Reading) The following ordinances had their second reading; no vote was taken at this meeting: - 25-26: Amending pay schedule to create classification "Emergency Communications Technology Specialist." - 25-27: Text Amendment 24015 to clarify definitions for clubs, floor area, recreational facilities, salvage yards, and off-premises signs. - 25-28: Change of Zone 25006 from AGR Agricultural Residential to R-1 Residential at 6620 Almira Lane (Charles and Amy Smith). - 25-29: Change of Zone CZ24022 to apply historic overlay in downtown area (South 6th to 9th Streets, J to N Streets). - 25-30: Street and Alley Vacation 24008 for alley east of S. 16th Street and north of Dakota Circle (Gail McNair and others). Resolutions – 1st Reading The following resolutions were introduced (first reading) and will be considered at a future meeting: - 25R-139: Appointing Andy Barry to the Charter Revision Commission (partial term to July 15, 2028). - 25R-140: Appointing Lynn Ayers to the Citizen Police Advisory Board (term to November 17, 2027). - 25R-141: Appointing Drake Bray to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (term to November 1, 2027). - 25R-142: Appointing Isaac Remboldt to the Veterans Memorial Advisory Council (partial term to November 1, 2025). - 25R-144: Clarifying and reappointing John Goldrich to the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (term to December 31, 2025). - 25R-145: Approving Joint Funding Agreement with Lower Platte South NRD for water quality monitoring by USGS at Leshara (2025-2030). - 25R-146: Approving On-Call Construction Engineering Services Task Order with Speece Lewis Engineers for 56th Street, Van Dorn to Spruce Rehab Project. - 25R-147: Accepting report of new and pending claims against the City for April 1-15, 2025. - 25R-148: Appeal of Special Assessment Revolving Committee recommendation regarding Water District at Fletcher Avenue from N. 7th to N. 14th Streets. (No action recorded; two draft resolutions – one to deny, one to approve – were presented.) Ordinance – 1st Reading - 25-31: Amending Section 3.16.010 to continue the local option sales tax rate increase by 1/4 percent (from 1.5% to 1.75%) for eight years to fund street rehabilitation and construction. (First reading introduced.) Pending List – Date Certain - 25R-112: 101 North 14th Street Redevelopment Project with Tallgrass Development, Inc. – delayed to May 12, 2025 (verbal motion from April 14). Pending List – No Date Certain - 25-8: Amending pay schedule for Emergency Communications Head (class 3161) from M05 to M07 – moved to pending list on April 7. - 24-129: Agreement for tower space with Verizon at 2201 S. 84th Street – on pending list. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. items (change of zone, special permit, conditional zoning agreement at 95th & O Street) – on pending list. Public Comments No open microphone session was scheduled for this meeting. The next sessions are April 14 and April 28, 2025. Key Outcomes - All consent items and liquor license applications approved unanimously (7-0). - Dead animal removal contract awarded to Industrial Services, Inc. - Five ordinances had second reading; final adoption expected at a future meeting. - Nine resolutions and one ordinance introduced on first reading. - One redevelopment project delayed to May 12, 2025. - Multiple items remain on pending list without a specific return date.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM and adjourned at 3:58 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Weber. The meeting began with the Mayor's Award of Excellence, proceeded through a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, ordinances, and a pending list. Notable outcomes included the unanimous approval of several liquor license applications and a four-week delay of the 101 North 14th Street redevelopment project. Mayor's Award of Excellence - Recipient: Matt Baker, Lincoln Police Department, in the category of Safety for December 2024. Consent Calendar - 25R-114: Reappointing Nancy Hove-Graul to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire April 15, 2028. (Adopted 6-0; A-95098) - 25R-115: Investment Activity Report for Quarter Ending February 28, 2025. (Adopted 6-0; A-95099) - Clerk's Letters and Mayor's Approvals of resolutions and ordinances from March 24 and March 31, 2025. (Placed on file) - 25R-116 & 25R-117: Setting hearing dates of April 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM for liquor license applications by Of the Earth Florals, LLC (Class C) and TFL Inc. dba Mega Saver (Class D). (Adopted 6-0; A-95100, A-95101) - Administrative Approval 25009 for lot line adjustments in The Bridges First Addition Community Unit Plan. (Placed on file) - Referred to Planning: Text Amendment 25005 (produce sales in residential zones), Change of Zone 21020C (South of Downtown PUD amendment), and Use Permit 140H (rear setback adjustment). Public Comments & Testimony - No public testimony is recorded in the agenda or action sheet. A public comment period was scheduled at the end of the meeting for matters not on the agenda, but no transcript is available. Discussion Items - Liquor License Public Hearings (Items 4.a–4.j): The Council conducted public hearings and approved the following liquor license applications unanimously (6-0): - GolfXperience, LLC (Class I) and manager Scott Holly - Lincoln Petroleum, LLC dba NP Mart 29 (Class D) and manager Anne Gordon - Salt Mine City Brewing Co. (expansion of indoor/outdoor areas) - Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill (expansion of outdoor area) - Fast Taco, LLC dba Tipsy Tina's Taco Cantina (special designated licenses for May 3 and 5, 2025) - Near South Neighborhood Association (special designated license for May 10, 2025) - Sidecar Cider, LLC dba Saro Cider (multiple special designated licenses for Haymarket Farmers Market) - Kinkaider Brewing Co., LLC dba Sideshow Spirits (multiple special designated licenses for Haymarket Farmers Market) - Resolution Public Hearing (Item 5.a): 25R-111 – Approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for March 16–31, 2025. (Adopted 6-0; A-95112) - Resolution Public Hearing (Item 5.b): 25R-112 – Redevelopment project at 101 North 14th Street between the City and Tallgrass Development, Inc. Council made a verbal motion to delay the bill for four weeks to May 12, 2025, with continued public hearing and action. (Unanimous, 6-0) - Ordinance – 3rd Reading (Item 6.a): 25-25 – Street and Alley Vacation 25002 for portion of Grainger Parkway. (Passed 6-0; 21719) - Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 7.a–7.c): These items had first reading and were not voted on at this meeting: - 25R-126: Appointing David Landis to the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission (partial term to Jan. 9, 2027) - 25R-127: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Alfred Benesch & Co. for A Street engineering - 25R-128: Contract with Industrial Services, Inc. for Dead Animal Removal (4-year term with renewal option) - Ordinances – 1st Reading (Items 8.a–8.e): First reading held: - 25-26: Create classification "Emergency Communications Technology Specialist" - 25-27: Text Amendment 24015 revising definitions for club, floor area, recreational facilities, salvage yards, and off-premises signs - 25-28: Change of Zone 25006 (AGR to R-1) at 6620 Almira Lane - 25-29: Change of Zone CZ24022 with historic overlay (South 6th–9th, J–N Streets) - 25-30: Street and Alley Vacation 24008 east of S. 16th Street and north of Dakota Circle - Pending List (Items 9.a–9.e): - 25-8: Amending pay schedule for Emergency Communications Head (M05 to M07). Verbal motion to move to pending list no date certain with public hearing. (7-0) - 24-129: Verizon Wireless tower space agreement – remained on pending list no date certain. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. items (change of zone, special permit, conditional zoning agreement) – remained on pending list no date certain. Key Outcomes - Mayor's Award of Excellence presented to Matt Baker (Lincoln Police Department). - Consent Agenda items all adopted with 6-0 votes. - All 10 liquor license applications (Items 4.a–4.j) approved unanimously (6-0). - Claims Report (25R-111) adopted 6-0. - 101 North 14th Street Redevelopment (25R-112) delayed for 4 weeks to May 12, 2025 with continued public hearing and action (6-0). - Street Vacation (25-25) passed 6-0. - Ordinances 25-26 through 25-30 and Resolutions 25R-126 through 25R-128 given first reading; no final action taken. - Pending items 25-8, 24-129, 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 remained on pending list with no date certain (25-8 moved to pending list, 7-0). - Meeting adjourned at 3:58 PM.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. All seven council members were present. The meeting included a Mayor's Award presentation, multiple resolutions, ordinances, a reconsideration vote, and items on the pending list. Key actions included approvals of a programming agreement for the 27th Street Bridge project, appointments to the Human Rights Commission, several annexation and zoning items, and a motion to delay an emergency communications head pay schedule change. The council also voted on a motion to reconsider a previous appointment, which failed. Mayor's Award of Excellence - Matthew Hudson from the Finance Department received the Mayor's Award of Excellence for January 2025 in the categories of Productivity, Loss Prevention, and Customer Relations. Consent Calendar - 25R-107: Approved (7-0) a Programming Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for STBG funds for the 27th Street Bridge South of Rokeby Road (preliminary engineering, right-of-way, utility relocation, construction). - 25R-108: Approved (7-0) the appointments of Dr. Karen Kassebaum and Kevin Koester to the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights, terms to expire December 31, 2027. - 25R-109: Approved (7-0) the distribution of interest earnings on short-term investments of idle funds for February 2025. - 1.d.: Placed on file the City Treasurer's report on cash on hand as of February 28, 2025. - 25R-110: Approved (7-0) setting a hearing date of April 21, 2025, for the liquor license application of Textbook 21, LLC dba Residence Inn at 850 R Street. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded in the agenda. The public hearing for consent agenda items and the liquor resolution (4.a.) were opened, but no testimony is noted. Discussion Items - Public Hearing – Liquor Resolution: 25R-113 – Application of Glacial Till Vineyard, LLC for special designated licenses at the Haymarket Farmers Market. Approved for approval (7-0). - Ordinances – 2nd Reading: 25-25 – Street and Alley Vacation 25002 for a portion of Grainger Parkway. The item had its 2nd reading and public hearing; no further action noted. - Ordinances – 3rd Reading: - 25-22 – Annexation of 2.82 acres at S 98th and Van Dorn Streets (Fire Ridge, LLC). Passed (7-0, 21716). - 25-23 – Vacation of a portion of Tupelo Lane right-of-way (Fire Ridge, LLC). Passed (7-0, 21717). - 25-24 – Change of zone from AG to R-3 at S 98th and Van Dorn Streets (Fire Ridge, LLC). Passed (7-0, 21718). - Ordinances – 3rd Reading with Continued Public Hearing: - 25-8 – Amendment to pay schedule for Emergency Communications Head (class 3161) from M05 to M07. A verbal motion to move the bill to the pending list with no date certain and continued public hearing was approved (7-0). - Reconsideration: - 25R-98 – Reappointments to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health (Stacie Bleicher, Katherine Garcia, Tom Randa) had been adopted earlier (6-0). A verbal motion to reconsider was made but lost (2-5). - Resolutions – 1st Reading: - 25R-111 – Report of new and pending claims for March 16–31, 2025 (first reading, no vote). - 25R-112 – Approving the 101 North 14th Street Redevelopment Project with Tallgrass Development, Inc. (first reading, no vote). - 25R-114 – Reappointing Nancy Hove-Graul to the Historic Preservation Commission (first reading, no vote). - Pending List: Items 24-129 (Verizon tower agreement), 24-130 (change of zone – Sesostris Temple), 24R-526 (special permit), and 24R-527 (conditional zoning agreement) remained on the pending list with no date certain, as no action was taken. Key Outcomes - Consent items: All five resolutions on the consent calendar were adopted unanimously (7-0). - Liquor license: The special designated licenses for Glacial Till Vineyard were approved for approval (7-0). - Annexation, vacation, and rezoning: All three related items for Fire Ridge, LLC passed 7-0. - Pay schedule amendment (25-8): Delayed and moved to the pending list with continued public hearing, no date certain (7-0 vote to delay). - Reconsideration motion: Failed 2-5, therefore the original appointment of the Board of Health members stood. - Meeting adjourned: 3:40 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. All members were present except Councilmember Washington. The council voted 6-0 on all consent items, liquor resolutions, and regular resolutions that came before it. The meeting included public hearings, second and third readings of ordinances, first readings of resolutions and ordinances, and items continued on the pending list. The council adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Consent Calendar - Reappointed Stacie Bleicher, Katherine Garcia, and Tom Randa to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health for terms expiring April 15, 2028 (Resolution 25R-98, adopted 6-0). - Placed on file the Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on March 17, 2025. - Set a public hearing for April 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for the Class I liquor license application of GolfXperience, LLC dba GolfXperience at 7125 South 29th Street, Suite D (25R-102, adopted 6-0). - Set a public hearing for April 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for Salt Mine City, LLC dba Salt Mine City Brewing Co. to add an indoor area of approximately 90 feet by 40 feet and an outdoor area of approximately 20 feet by 15 feet at 801 R Street, Suite 100 (25R-103, adopted 6-0). - Set a public hearing for April 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill, LLC dba Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill to add an outdoor area of approximately 25 feet by 15 feet at 3111 NW 12th Street (25R-104, adopted 6-0). - Set a public hearing for April 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for Lincoln Petroleum, LLC dba NP Mart 29 for a Class D liquor license at 1448 North 48th Street (25R-105, adopted 6-0). Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - Approved the manager application of Bryan J. Stanley for Aldi Inc. (Kansas) dba Aldi 27 at 8701 South 28th Street (25R-106, adopted for approval 6-0). Public Hearing – Resolutions - Approved the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Test and Reduction Grant Program Agreement between the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy for the Lead Remediation Project (25R-99, adopted 6-0). - Accepted the report of new and pending claims against the City for March 1 through March 15, 2025 (25R-100, adopted 6-0). - Adopted a resolution expressing gratitude and honoring Don Wesely for his outstanding service to the State of Nebraska and the City of Lincoln (25R-101, adopted 6-0). Public Hearing – Ordinances (Second Reading) - Conducted the second reading and public hearing for the following related applications by Fire Ridge, LLC: Annexation 25002 (25-22) to annex approximately 2.82 acres at S. 98th Street and Van Dorn Street; Street and Alley Vacation 25001 (25-23) to vacate a portion of Tupelo Lane right-of-way northeast of S. 102nd Street and Van Dorn Street; and Change of Zone 25005 (25-24) to change the zoning from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential at S. 98th and Van Dorn Street. No vote was taken; these items remain pending for third reading. Ordinances – Third Reading - Passed Ordinance 25-21 (6-0, 21715) amending Title 10 of the Lincoln Municipal Code to create new definitions and prohibitions for race track and racing, and adding Chapter 10.43 “Nuisance Vehicles.” The new chapter declares any motor vehicle in violation of listed city ordinances and Nebraska statutes to be a disorderly vehicle and public nuisance, and subject to impoundment. Resolutions – First Reading - Received the first reading of Resolution 25R-107, approving a Programming Agreement between the City of Lincoln and the Nebraska Department of Transportation for use of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds for preliminary engineering, right-of-way, utility relocation, construction, and construction engineering on the 27th Street Bridge south of Rokeby Road. - Received the first reading of Resolution 25R-108, appointing Dr. Karen Kassebaum and Kevin Koester to the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights for terms expiring December 31, 2027. Ordinances – First Reading - Received the first reading of Ordinance 25-25, Street and Alley Vacation 25002, application of Chateau Properties North, LLC, to vacate a portion of Grainger Parkway right-of-way generally located at S. 44th Street and Dillon Drive. Pending List – Date Certain - Continued to April 7, 2025, Ordinance 25-8, which would amend the pay schedule for employee group “M” by changing the pay range for class 3161 “Emergency Communications Head” from M05 to M07. Pending List (Extended One Week / No Date Certain) - The following items remain on the pending list with no date certain: 24-129 (Verizon Wireless tower space agreement at 2201 S. 84th Street); 24-130 and related 24R-526, 24R-527 (Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. property generally located north of O Street and Anthony Lane). No action was taken on these items. Public Comment - No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session. Per the agenda, open microphone sessions are held on March 10 and March 31, 2025, for individuals to address the council on matters not on the agenda. Key Outcomes - All consent items, the liquor resolution, and the three public hearing resolutions were adopted by 6-0 votes. - Ordinance 25-21 was passed on third reading by a 6-0 vote. - Second reading items (Fire Ridge annexation, street/alley vacation, and change of zone) were heard but not voted on. - Ordinance 25-8 was continued to April 7, 2025. - Several pending items remain under review without a set action date.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 5:46 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting covered a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second and third readings of ordinances, and first readings of several items. Nearly all votes were unanimous (7-0). No public comments were taken as the open microphone session was not scheduled for this date. Consent Calendar - 25R-90: Reappointed David Johnson and Craig Gies to the Building Code Board of Appeals for terms expiring April 1, 2028. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95076) - 25R-91: Reappointed Ronald Geary to the Board of Mechanical Examiners for a term expiring April 4, 2028. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95077) - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions adopted on March 10, 2025, placed on file. - Administrative Approval 25003 for Ashbrook Preliminary Plat 97019, approved by Planning Director on March 5, 2025, placed on file. - Informal petition for Water and Wastewater Special Assessment Districts along SW 6th St, referred to Lincoln Transportation & Utilities. Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions - 25R-96: Application of Heinegill Inc. dba Dish Restaurant (1100 O Street) to add a Catering License to Class I Liquor License. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95078) - 25R-97: Application of The Sitch, LLC dba The Sitch (1140 O Street) to add a Catering License to Class I Liquor License. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95079) Public Hearings - Resolutions - 25R-92: Approved an interlocal agreement between the City (Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for tuberculosis services from January 1 through June 30, 2025. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95080) - 25R-93: Approved a contract with US Foods, Inc. for food and food-related products for a four-year term with two optional two-year renewals (RFP No. 24-189). (Adopted, 7-0; A-95081) - 25R-94: Approved Special Permit 25008 for TMCO Investments, LLC to operate an Early Childhood Care Facility for up to 30 children with associated waivers at 921 S 6th Street. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95082) Public Hearing - Ordinance 2nd Reading - 25-21: Amending Title 10 to create definitions and prohibitions for race track and racing, and a new chapter 10.43 “Nuisance Vehicles” for impoundment of disorderly vehicles. (Second reading; no vote taken at this stage) Ordinances - 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - 25-15: Change of Zone 25003 (48th Street and O Street area from B-1 and B-3 to H-2). Delayed from March 10; passed 7-0 (21709). - 25-16: Text Amendment 25002 regarding “H” and “I” zoning districts (eliminating H-1, revising H-2, etc.). Delayed from March 10; passed 7-0 (21710). - 25R-75: Related resolution adopting design standards for H-2 Mixed-Use Corridor District. Delayed from March 10; adopted 7-0 (A-95083). - 25-17: Related amendments to sidewalk and landscape regulations. Delayed from March 10; passed 7-0 (21711). - 25-18: Approved Second Amendment to PCS Tower Agreement with Verizon Wireless at 5500 W. Superior St. (Passed, 7-0; 21712) - 25-19: Approved Fifth Amendment to Tower Agreement with Verizon Wireless at 809 Van Dorn Street. (Passed, 7-0; 21713) - 25-20: Approved Option to Lease Agreement with NEBCO, Inc. for space north of I-80 between N. 56th and 70th Streets through December 31, 2027. (Passed, 7-0; 21714) Resolutions - 1st Reading - 25R-98: Reappointing Stacie Bleicher, Katherine Garcia, and Tom Randa to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health (terms to expire April 15, 2028). - 25R-99: Approving Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Test and Reduction Grant Program Agreement with Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. - 25R-100: Accepting report of new and pending claims against the City for March 1–15, 2025. - 25R-101: Resolution honoring Don Wesely for his service to Nebraska and Lincoln. Ordinances - 1st Reading & Related Resolutions - 25-22: Annexation 25002 (Fire Ridge, LLC) for 2.82 acres at S 98th and Van Dorn Street. - 25-23: Street and Alley Vacation 25001 (Fire Ridge, LLC) for portion of Tupelo Lane right-of-way. - 25-24: Change of Zone 25005 (Fire Ridge, LLC) from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential at S 98th and Van Dorn Street. Pending List - Date Certain - 25-8: Amending pay range for Emergency Communications Head from M05 to M07. Delayed to April 7, 2025. Pending List (No Date Certain) - 24-129: Tower Space Agreement with Verizon Wireless at 2201 S. 84th Street. No action; remains on pending list. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Change of Zone, Special Permit, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. property at 95th and O Street. No action; remain on pending list. Key Outcomes - All consent and voting items were approved unanimously (7-0) except where noted as pending or delayed. - Multiple items related to the Text Amendment 25002 (H‑2 district revisions) were passed after a two-week delay from March 10. - The Fire Ridge annexation, street vacation, and rezoning (items 25-22, 25-23, 25-24) received first reading; final action will occur at a later meeting. - The Verizon tower agreements (25-18, 25-19) and NEBCO lease (25-20) were finalized. - The Sesostris Temple items (24-130 etc.) remain on the pending list with no date certain. - No public comments were received, as the open microphone session was not held at this meeting.