Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The meeting included consent agenda approvals, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, and ordinances at second reading, as well as first readings and a pending list. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM. Consent Calendar - 25R-71: Approved Garage Beers LLC, dba Liquid Assets Sports Bar and Grill, as a keno satellite (adopted 7-0). - 25R-72: Approved contractor selection for the signal replacement project at S. 9th & A, D Streets and S. 10th & A, D Streets, and authorized a construction contract with NDOT (adopted 7-0). - 1.c. and 1.d.: Placed on file the affidavit of mailing for neglected building assessments and the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. - 25R-82 and 25R-83: Set hearing dates of March 24, 2025, for catering license applications from Heinegill Inc. dba Dish Restaurant and The Sitch, LLC dba The Sitch (both adopted 7-0). - 2.c.: Placed on file Administrative Approval 25005 correcting a street name on the Southwest Village Heights 9th Addition Final Plat. Public Comments & Testimony - An open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda; no specific public comments were recorded in the agenda materials. Discussion Items - Liquor Resolution (25R-81): Application of Rez, LLC dba Cheapest Damn Butts & Booze to expand an indoor basement area was adopted for approval (7-0). - Pre-Existing Special Permit 23K (25R-73): Nebraska Wesleyan University’s application to expand its campus to include the former Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority property at 2541 N 50th Street was adopted (7-0). - Correcting Legal Description (25R-77): Resolution to correct a Use Permit Area legal description was adopted (7-0). - Source of Income Anti-Discrimination Ballot Question (25R-76): Resolution directing submission of a ballot question for the May 6, 2025 general election to prohibit housing discrimination based on lawful source of income was adopted (7-0). - Ordinances – Second Reading: Public hearings were held for ordinances 25-8 through 25-17. - 25-8: Pay range change for Emergency Communications Head (M05 to M07) – verbal motion to delay with continued public hearing and action for four weeks to April 7, 2025 (7-0). - 25-9 through 25-14: No final actions were recorded in the agenda; these items were likely continued for a future meeting. - 25-15: Zone change at 48th & O Street – verbal motion to delay action two weeks to March 24, 2025 (6-0). - 25-16, 25R-75, 25-17: H/I zoning district text amendments and related design standards – verbal motions to delay action two weeks to March 24, 2025 (6-0 for each). - Resolutions – First Reading: Introduced and placed on file: 25R-78 (reappointments to Examining Board of Plumbers), 25R-79 (claims report), 25R-80 (assessment of fees for neglected buildings). - Ordinances – First Reading: Introduced: 25-18 and 25-19 (Verizon Wireless tower amendments), 25-20 (Option to Lease Agreement with NEBCO, Inc.). - Pending List: Items 24-129, 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 remain on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items and liquor resolution adopted unanimously (7-0). - All resolutions under the public hearing (25R-73, 25R-77, 25R-76) adopted unanimously (7-0). - Ordinance 25-8 delayed four weeks to April 7, 2025 (7-0). - Ordinance 25-15 delayed two weeks to March 24, 2025 (6-0). - Items 25-16, 25R-75, and 25-17 delayed two weeks to March 24, 2025 (6-0 each). - No votes were recorded on ordinances 25-9 through 25-14; they remain in progress. - First reading items were introduced without action. - Pending list items remain deferred indefinitely.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on March 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All seven council members were present, with Councilmember Bowers absent for the consent agenda votes. The meeting covered consent items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, a reconsideration of a previous claims report, and first readings of several ordinances and resolutions. Votes were taken on all items. Consent Calendar - 25R-57: Reappointed Emily Deeker and Michael Harpster to the Urban Design Committee for terms expiring February 1, 2028. (Adopted 6-0, Bowers absent; A-95041) - 25R-58: Reappointed Andrea Gebhart and David Quade to the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission for terms expiring January 9, 2028. (Adopted 6-0, Bowers absent; A-95042) - 25R-59: Reappointed David Johnson to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term expiring February 1, 2030. (Adopted 6-0, Bowers absent; A-95043) - 25R-60: Approved a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Schemmer Associates, Inc., for preliminary engineering services for the Waterford Trail Project (TAP-55(192), CN 13554). (Adopted 6-0, Bowers absent; A-95044) - 25R-61: Approved the selection of a contractor for the Adams Street from 36th to 49th Street Rehab Project (LCLC-5250(4), CN 13440). The council initially adopted the resolution 6-0, but then made a verbal motion to reconsider, which was approved 7-0. A substitute resolution was accepted and adopted as amended 7-0. (Final adoption A-95045) - 25R-68: Set a hearing date of March 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM for Ken's Liquor Inc. dba Ken's Liquor to add an indoor area at 1350 North 48th Street. (Adopted 6-0, Bowers absent; A-95046) - 25R-69: Set a hearing date of March 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM for On the Run Quick Shop, LLC dba On the Run Quick Shop for a Class C Liquor License at 100 North 12th Street, Suite 102. (Adopted 6-0, Bowers absent; A-95047) - 25R-70: Set a hearing date of March 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM for LaughingCrabNE Inc. dba Laughing Crab for a Class I Liquor License at 6100 O Street, Suite 256. (Adopted 6-0, Bowers absent; A-95048) Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions - 25R-71A: Approved the application of KEDDS Enterprises Inc. dba DaVinci's for a Class C Liquor License at 4344 O Street. (Adopted 7-0; A-95049) - 25R-72A: Approved the manager application of Joe Armstrong for KEDDS Enterprises Inc. dba DaVinci's. (Adopted 7-0; A-95050) - 25R-73A: Approved the application of McFarland Family Farms, LLC dba Mac's Creek Winery & Brewery for special designated licenses for the Haymarket Farmers Market on specific dates in 2025. (Adopted 7-0; A-95051) Public Hearings - Resolutions - 25R-62: Accepted and approved the report of new and pending claims against the City for February 1-15, 2026. (Adopted 7-0; A-95052) - 25R-63: Approved the amended and restated City of Lincoln's employee Flexible Benefit Plan, Health Flexible Spending Account Plan and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Plan effective January 1, 2025. (Adopted 7-0; A-95053) - 25R-64: Accepted the Air Quality Program Grant (105 Funds) Workplan for the 2025-2028 Federal Fiscal Years. (Adopted 7-0; A-95054) - 25R-65: Approved the contract renewal with Oracle America, Inc. for technical support services for a two-year term. (Adopted 7-0; A-95055) - 25R-66: Approved Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24020 for Hawley Hamlet, LLC, to amend a conservation easement at N. 26th Street and U Street. (Adopted 7-0; A-95056) - 25R-67: Approved Use Permit 17007A for 1081 Properties, LLC, to amend an existing use permit for expansion and development at NW 1st Street and W Harvest Drive, including a height waiver. (Adopted 7-0; A-95057) Reconsideration - 25R-52: The council reconsidered the previous denial of a claim from Larry Carder. A motion to reconsider was approved 7-0, followed by a motion to remove the claim from the denied list and place it on pending, approved 7-0. The resolution was adopted as amended 7-0. First Reading Items The following items were introduced for first reading and will be subject to a future public hearing and vote: - 25R-71: Approval of Garage Beers LLC dba Liquid Assets Sports Bar and Grill as a keno satellite at 2755 Jamie Lane. - 25R-72: Approval of a construction contract for signal replacements at intersections of S. 9th & A, S. 9th & D, S. 10th & A, and S. 10th & D Streets. - 25R-73: Pre-Existing Special Permit 23K for Nebraska Wesleyan University to expand its campus to include the former Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority property at 2541 N 50th Street. - 25R-74: Appeal by James Emmerich of Planning Commission approval of Special Permit 632B for Abbott Estates community unit plan. The council made a verbal motion to withdraw the bill, approved 7-0. - 25R-76: Directing submittal to voters of a ballot question for the May 6, 2025 general election to amend Title 11 to prohibit discrimination in housing based on lawful source of income. - 25R-77: Correcting the legal description of a Use Permit Area by repealing and replacing Resolution No. A-94987. - 25-8: Amending the pay schedule for the "M" pay range for class 3161 "Emergency Communications Head" from M05 to M07. - 25-9: Amending the pay schedule for the "W" pay range for class 2255 "Human Rights Manager" from W02 to W04. - 25-10: Text Amendment 25001 to amend Lincoln Municipal Code Section 27.62.110 regarding food and drink establishments and alcohol sales in B-2 and B-5 districts. - 25-11: Annexation 25001 of approximately 67 acres southwest of S 84th Street and Rokeby Road (related to 25-12). - 25-12: Change of Zone 25004 from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential for approximately 60 acres at the same location. - 25-13: Change of Zone 25001 from H-2, H-3, and R-2 to R-T Residential Transition at 1045 N 35th Street. - 25-14: Change of Zone 25002 from H-2 to H-3 Highway Commercial at 7600 N 70th Street for Lincoln Sports Foundation. - 25-15: Change of Zone 25003 from B-1 and B-3 to H-2 Highway Business for properties around 48th and O Street. - 25-16: Text Amendment 25002 to eliminate the H-1 district and revise H-2, H-3, I-3, and H-4 districts (related to 25R-75 and 25-17). - 25R-75: Related resolution for Text Amendment 25002 adopting design standards for H-2 Mixed-Use Corridor District. - 25-17: Text Amendment 25002 related amendments to sidewalk space and landscape regulations in certain districts. Pending List (Extended) - Items 24-129 (Verizon tower agreement), 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple zoning and special permit) remained on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items were adopted with 6-0 votes (Bowers absent), except 25R-61 which was reconsidered and adopted as amended 7-0. - All liquor resolutions were adopted 7-0. - All public hearing resolutions were adopted 7-0. - Reconsideration of 25R-52 resulted in the claim of Larry Carder being moved to pending, and the resolution adopted as amended 7-0. - Bill 25R-74 (appeal of Special Permit 632B) was withdrawn by a 7-0 vote. - All first reading items were introduced for future consideration. Note: The raw transcript for this meeting was not provided, so the summary is based solely on the agenda and action sheet.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and claims, adoption of several ordinances, and introduction of numerous resolutions. All members were present. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM. Consent Calendar - 25R-53: Setting a hearing date for March 17, 2025, on assessment of costs for neglected buildings and property cleanups at multiple addresses. (Adopted, 7-0) - Clerk's Letters: Placed on file for approvals of resolutions and ordinances from January 27, February 3, and February 10, 2025. - 25R-54: Setting a hearing date for March 10, 2025, on the application of Rez, LLC dba Cheapest Damn Butts & Booze for an indoor basement addition at 4821 Cornhusker Highway. (Adopted, 7-0) - Referrals to Planning Department: Multiple text amendments, special permits, and change of zone applications were referred (no vote required). - Administrative Approvals: Several administrative approvals and special permits were placed on file in the City Clerk's office. Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions - 25R-55: Application of Garage Beers, LLC dba Liquid Assets Sports Bar and Grill for a Class CGK Liquor License at 2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 14-16. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) - 25R-56: Manager application of Jennifer H. Kucera for the same establishment. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) Public Hearing - Resolutions - 25R-52: Accepting report of new and pending claims against the City for January 16-31, 2025. A verbal motion to remove the claim of Larry Carder from denied and place on pending for two weeks was lost (3-4). The resolution was then adopted (6-1). Ordinances - 3rd Reading - 25-2: Amending the pay schedule for the 'N' pay range by creating the classification 'Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator'. (Motion to amend 1 passed 7-0; passed as amended 7-0) - 25-3: Authorizing issuance of General Obligation Stormwater Drainage and Flood Management System Bonds, Series 2025, up to $13,900,000. (Passed, 7-0) - 25-4: Approving a Real Estate Sales Agreement between the City and NeighborWorks, Inc. for sale of City-owned property at 3015 N Street. (Passed, 7-0) - 25-5: Annexation 24010 - Application of Matodol, LLC to annex approximately 45 acres at S. 98th and Van Dorn Streets. (Passed, 7-0) - 25-6: Change of Zone 17030F - Application of Matodol, LLC to change zoning at 98th and Van Dorn Streets to R-3 Residential PUD, P Public Use, and associated waivers. (Passed, 7-0) - 25-7: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 10.32 to allow free parking in areas designated for handicapped persons. (Motion to amend 1 passed 7-0; passed as amended 7-0) Resolutions - 1st Reading - 25R-57 through 25R-67: Various reappointments (Urban Design Committee, Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals), professional services agreements, construction contract authorization, claims report, benefit plan amendments, grant acceptance, contract renewal, comprehensive plan conformance, and use permit amendments were introduced for first reading. No action taken. Pending List - 24-129: Verizon Wireless tower space agreement (no date certain). - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning and special permit items (pending list, no date certain). Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items were adopted unanimously (7-0). - Both liquor license applications were approved unanimously (7-0). - Resolution 25R-52 was adopted after a failed motion to modify the handling of one claim (lost 3-4, then adopted 6-1). - All six ordinances on third reading were passed, some with amendments, all by 7-0 votes. - Eleven resolutions were introduced for first reading; no votes were taken on them. - Four pending items were extended without action. - No public comments were recorded or available in the agenda.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting included a Mayor's Award of Excellence, a consent calendar, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second-reading ordinances, and other business. Multiple items were approved unanimously. Consent Calendar - 25R-43: Reappointing Shandana Khattak, Nicole Trevena Flores, and Kathie Uhrmacher to the Commission on Women and Gender for terms to expire November 23, 2027. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95027) - 25R-44: Approving a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Olsson, Inc. for construction engineering services for the Fletcher Landmark Trail. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95028) - 25R-46: Approving distribution of interest earnings on IDLE Funds for months ending September through December 2024. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95029) - Report from City Treasurer: City cash on hand as of December 31, 2024. (Placed on file) - 25R-47: Setting a hearing date of March 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for the application of KEDDS Enterprises Inc. dba DaVinci's for a Class C liquor license at 4344 O Street. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95030) - Administrative Special Permit 25001: Approved by the Planning Director on January 27, 2025 for wireless device facilities at 200 S 13th Street. (Placed on file) Public Comments & Testimony An open microphone session was held for public comment on matters not on the agenda. No specific comments are recorded in the agenda or minutes. Discussion Items Public Hearing - Liquor Resolutions - 25R-48: Application of Venue 5 Twenty-Two, LLC dba Venue 5 Twenty-Two for a Class IK liquor license at 1525 Yankee Hill Road. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95031) - 25R-49: Manager application of Kylie Gana for Venue 5 Twenty-Two. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95032) - 25R-50: Manager application of Yao Amegandji for Hillcrest Country Club at 9401 O Street. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95033) - 25R-51: Manager application of Ronald Bohaty for Lancaster Co. Agricultural Society Inc. dba Sandhills Global Event Center at 4100 North 84th Street. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95034) Public Hearing - Resolutions - 25R-45: Approving an agreement between the City and Lancaster County for use of city-owned right-of-way for traffic detour during road paving at N. 148th Street and Holdrege St. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95035) Public Hearing - Ordinances (2nd Reading) - 25-2: Amending the pay schedule to create the classification "Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator" (employee group with "N" pay range). (Had second reading) - 25-3: Authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Stormwater Drainage and Flood Management System Bonds, Series 2025, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,900,000. (Had second reading) - 25-4: Approving a Real Estate Sales Agreement between the City and NeighborWorks, Inc. for sale of City-owned property at 3015 N Street. (Had second reading) - 25-5: Annexation 24010 of approximately 45 acres of property generally located at S. 98th and Van Dorn Streets (application of Matodol, LLC). (Had second reading) - 25-6: Change of Zone 17030F for property at 98th and Van Dorn Streets from AG to R-3 Residential PUD, from R-3 to P Public Use, and from AG to P Public Use with associated waivers. (Had second reading) - 25-7: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 10.32 to allow free parking in areas designated as being reserved for handicapped persons. (Had second reading) Resolutions - 1st Reading - 25R-52: Accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for January 16 through January 31, 2025. (Had first reading) Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items were adopted or placed on file as noted. - All four liquor-related resolutions (25R-48 through 25R-51) were adopted for approval unanimously (7-0). - Resolution 25R-45 (right-of-way detour agreement) was adopted (7-0). - Six ordinances (25-2 through 25-7) had their second reading; no final vote was taken at this meeting. - Resolution 25R-52 (claims report) had its first reading and will be considered further. - Four items remain on the pending list: 24-129 (Verizon Wireless tower space agreement), 24-130 (Change of Zone 24018), 24R-526 (Special Permit 24030), and 24R-527 (Conditional Zoning Agreement) – all related to Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. properties at 95th and O Street, with no date certain for further action. - The meeting adjourned at 4:09 PM.

The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 3:33 PM. All 7 council members were present. The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings on resolutions, and action on several resolutions and ordinances. All items on the agenda were adopted unanimously (7-0) or placed on file as noted. Consent Calendar - 25R-36: Appointed Dan Marvin to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees for a term ending September 1, 2027. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-42: Set a public hearing for February 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM on the liquor license application for Garage Beers, LLC dba Liquid Assets Sports Bar and Grill at 2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 14-16. (Adopted 7-0) - Placed on File: Administrative Amendment 25002 to Special Permit 2022 (Pine Lake Heights South 4th Addition) increasing allowed floor area on Lot 17, Block 1 to 28,000 sq ft and total floor area to 231,725 sq ft. Located at NE corner of S 27th Street and Yankee Hill Road. - Referred to Planning Department: Several special/use permits (Special Permit 632B, Use Permit 17007A, Special Permit 25001) were referred for review. Public Hearing – Resolutions - 25R-37: Approved the report of new and pending claims against the City for January 1–15, 2025. (Motion to Amend No. 1 adopted 7-0; Adopted as amended 7-0) - 25R-38: Approved Special Permit 1020J for Bryan Medical Center to allow temporary banner signs at 2300 S 16th Street. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-39: Approved Special Permit 1219O for Bryan Medical Center to allow temporary banner signs at 1535 S 52nd Street. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-40: Approved Use Permit 24008 for Bryan Medical Center to allow temporary banner signs at 3901 Pine Lake Road. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-41: Approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County for grading and paving of S. 98th Street between A Street and O Street. (Adopted 7-0) Discussion Items (Resolutions – Action Only) - 25R-24: Directed submittal to voters of a ballot question for the April 8, 2025 primary election to continue the 1/4 cent local sales tax for eight years for street rehabilitation and improvements. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-26: Approved resolution freezing Impact Fee increases due to inflation for eight years if the sales tax renewal is approved. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-25: Approved an Interlocal Agreement with Railroad Transportation Safety District (RTSD) for use of not less than 1.5% of the continued 1/4 cent sales tax for the 33rd and Cornhusker Safety Improvement Project. (Adopted 7-0) Resolutions – 1st Reading - 25R-43: Reappointed Shandana Khattak, Nicole Trevena Flores, and Kathie Uhrmacher to the Commission on Women and Gender for terms ending November 23, 2027. - 25R-44: Approved Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Olsson, Inc. for construction engineering services for the Fletcher Landmark Trail (Project TAP-55(186)). - 25R-45: Approved an agreement with Lancaster County for use of City right-of-way for traffic detour during paving at N. 148th Street and Holdrege Street. Ordinances – 1st Reading - 25-2: Amended pay schedule to create the classification “Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator” (pay range N). - 25-3: Authorized issuance of General Obligation Stormwater Drainage and Flood Management System Bonds, Series 2025, not to exceed $13,900,000. - 25-4: Approved a Real Estate Sales Agreement with NeighborWorks, Inc. for sale of City-owned property at 3015 N Street. - 25-5: Annexation 24010 – Application of Matodol, LLC to annex approximately 45 acres at S. 98th and Van Dorn Streets. - 25-6: Change of Zone 17030F – Application of Matodol, LLC to rezone property at 98th and Van Dorn Streets from AG to R-3 Residential PUD and P Public Use District with waivers. - 25-7: Amended Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 10.32 to allow free parking in areas designated for handicapped persons. Pending List (Extended One Week) - 24-129: Agreement for Tower Space with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless at 2201 S. 84th Street – remained on pending list without a date certain. - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning and special permit applications (Change of Zone 24018, Special Permit 24030, Conditional Zoning Agreement) – remained on pending list without a date certain. Key Outcomes - All 7 action items on the consent agenda and public hearing resolutions were adopted unanimously (7-0). - The council approved placing a proposed sales tax renewal on the April 8, 2025 primary election ballot, along with associated resolutions freezing impact fees and allocating funds to RTSD. - Several appointments, agreements, and ordinances received first reading approval. - No public comment was taken (open microphone sessions are scheduled for February 10 and February 24, 2025).

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting included public hearings, approval of consent items, liquor licenses, a zoning appeal, and a proposed sales tax renewal package that was delayed by one week. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where taken. Consent Calendar - Reports of City Officers: Placed on file the Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions from January 6 and January 13, 2025 meetings. - Petitions & Communications: - 25R-27: Hearing date set for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. on a Class IK liquor license for Venue 5 Twenty-Two, LLC (1525 Yankee Hill Road). (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-28: Hearing date set for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. on a manager application for Hillcrest Country Club (9401 O Street). (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-29: Hearing date set for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. on a manager application for Sandhills Global Event Center (4100 North 84th Street). (Adopted 7-0) - Placed on file: Administrative Amendments 24082 (Wilderness Crossing PUD) and 24081 (Pine Lake Plaza). Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session at the end of the meeting. The agenda allowed for public comment on consent items and non-agenda matters, but no speakers are noted. Discussion Items - Liquor Licenses (Items 4.a. through 4.f.): All six liquor license applications were approved for issuance following public hearing: - 25R-30: Class DK license for Pat on Tap, LLC (2124 Y Street, Flat 139). (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-31: Manager application for Abby Miller for Pat on Tap. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-32: Class I license for HVP Queen Nails, LLC (111 North 27th Street). (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-33: Manager application for Hoa Phan for Queen Nails. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-34: Special designated license for Bierhaus Maischaler outdoor area (151 North 8th Street) on February 22, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. (Adopted 7-0) - 25R-35: Special designated license for McKinney's Irish Pub outdoor area (151 North 8th Street) on March 15-17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. (Adopted 7-0) - Appeal of Special Permit 24009 (Item 5.a.): Council approved the appeal by Jason Schwinck to allow a garden center on the east side of N. 56th Street between Bluff Road and Waverly Road. (Adopted 7-0; Resolution 25R-23) - Proposed Sales Tax Renewal Package (Items 5.b., 5.c., 5.d.): Three related resolutions were delayed by verbal motion for one week to February 3, 2025 (all 7-0): - 25R-24: Directing a ballot question for the April 8, 2025 primary election to continue the quarter-cent sales tax for eight years for street rehabilitation. - 25R-26: Freezing impact fee increases for eight years if the sales tax renewal is approved. - 25R-25: Approving an interlocal agreement with the Railroad Transportation Safety District (RTSD) for at least 1.5% of the continued sales tax for the 33rd and Cornhusker Safety Improvement Project. - Zoning Ordinances – 3rd Reading: - 24-146A: Amended Wilderness Heights PUD (add 0.5 acres, increase single-family units from 270 to 279) – passed 7-0 (21695). - 25-1: Text Amendment 24013 updating definitions and special permit process for “Annual Attraction Event” and “Agricultural Attraction” – passed 7-0 (21696). - Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 8.a. through 8.f.): Introduced for future action: - 8.a: Appointment of Dan Marvin to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees (term expiring September 1, 2027). - 8.b: Acceptance of new and pending claims report (January 1-15, 2025). - 8.c, 8.d, 8.e: Special permit amendments for Bryan Medical Center to allow temporary banner signs at three locations. - 8.f: Interlocal agreement with Lancaster County for grading/paving S. 98th Street between A Street and O Street. - Pending List (Item 9): Extended one week for items 24-129 (Verizon tower agreement) and 24-130/24R-526/24R-527 (Sesostris Temple zoning and special permit). Key Outcomes - Consent items: All placed on file or adopted without discussion. - Liquor licenses: All seven resolutions adopted for approval (7-0). - Appeal approved: Resolution 25R-23 approved (7-0), allowing a garden center at N. 56th Street between Bluff and Waverly Roads. - Sales tax renewal package: Delayed to February 3, 2025 by unanimous verbal motion. - Zoning amendments: Both ordinances (24-146A and 25-1) passed on 3rd reading (7-0). - First reading resolutions: Introduced; no vote taken. - Pending items: Extended for one week. - Adjournment: 8:01 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Bowers, who was absent for votes on liquor items. The meeting covered a consent agenda, multiple public hearings, and first readings of resolutions. Key actions included appointments, appropriations, interlocal agreements, comprehensive plan amendments, and decisions on liquor license applications. Notable votes included unanimous approvals for most items, with one abstention on a keno fund appropriation. Consent Calendar - 25R-5: Appointing Greer McCurley to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees for a term expiring September 1, 2027. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-6: Reappointing Kenneth Brownell and Marcy Haas to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council for partial one-year terms, as amended. (Adopted as amended, 7-0) - 25R-7: Reappointing Lanetta Edison-Soe to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 18, 2027. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-8: Approving $250,000 from keno lottery funds for Human Services. (Adopted, 6-0; Councilmember Weber abstained) - 25R-18: Investment Activity Report for quarter ending November 30, 2024. (Adopted, 7-0) - Report from City Treasurer: Cash on hand for October 31, 2024, and November 30, 2024. (Placed on file) - Miscellaneous Referrals: None. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded during the meeting. The agenda allowed for public comment on consent items and an open microphone session at the end, but no speakers are noted in the available materials. Discussion Items Mayor's Award of Excellence Mayor's Award of Excellence for September 2024 was presented to Thomas Svehla and Sam Salem from the Lincoln Police Department for productivity, loss prevention, and customer relations. Public Hearing - Liquor Resolutions - 25R-19: Application of Opulent Nails Spa, LLC dba Opulent Nail & Spa for a Class I Liquor License at 8415 Maddox Drive, Suite 102. (Adopted for denial, 6-0; Bowers absent) - 25R-20: Manager application of Thach Nguyen for the same establishment. (Adopted for denial, 6-0; Bowers absent) - 25R-21: Manager application of Aiden Burkitt for HopCat Lincoln at 601 P Street. (Adopted for approval, 6-0; Bowers absent) - 25R-22: Manager application of Kevin Clark for Zipline Brewing Co. at 2100 Magnum Circle, Suite 1-5. (Adopted for approval, 6-0; Bowers absent) Public Hearing - Resolutions - 25R-9: Accepting claims report for December 1–30, 2024. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-10: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with HDR Engineering for environmental services on the Waterford Trail project. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-11: License Agreement with Lincoln Flying Disc Club for disc golf courses at four parks. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-12: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24006 by 84Ventures, LLC to revise Priority Growth Areas, Future Service Limit, and Future Land Use Map for property at S. 84th Street and Rokeby Road, changing from Agriculture to Urban Residential and Tier III to Tier I. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-13: Interlocal Agreement with Nebraska DHHS for Healthy Families America home visiting services. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-14: Interlocal Agreement with Village of Denton for health regulation inspection and enforcement. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-15: Interlocal Agreement with Village of Davey for health regulation inspection and enforcement. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-16: Revisions to Administrative Regulation 20. (Adopted, 7-0) - 25R-17: Agreement with Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors for a $231,000 sub-grant to address health equity and social determinants of health through community health workers. (Adopted, 7-0) Public Hearing - Ordinances 2nd Reading - 25-1: Text Amendment 24013 to amend Lincoln Municipal Code regarding definitions for “Annual Attraction Event” and related changes to agricultural and commercial recreation use groups. The ordinance had its second reading; no vote was taken at this meeting. Resolutions - 1st Reading - 25R-23: Appeal by Jason Schwinck of Special Permit 24009 for a garden center on N. 56th Street. (First reading, no vote) - 25R-24: Resolution to direct submittal to voters of a ballot question for the April 8, 2025 primary election to continue a 1/4 cent sales tax for street rehabilitation for eight years. (First reading, no vote) - 25R-25: Interlocal Agreement with Railroad Transportation Safety District for use of at least 1.5% of the continued sales tax for the 33rd and Cornhusker Safety Improvement Project, contingent on voter approval. (First reading, no vote) - 25R-26: Resolution freezing Impact Fee increases for eight years if the sales tax renewal is approved. (First reading, no vote) Pending List – Date Certain - Bill 24-129: Agreement for tower space with Verizon Wireless at 2201 S. 84th Street. A verbal motion to remove from pending list date certain and place on pending list no date certain was approved (7-0). - Item 7.b: Change of Zone 07060E for Wilderness Heights PUD (Lincoln Federal Bancorp, Inc.). Delayed with continued public hearing and action to January 27, 2025. Pending List (Extended One Week) - Items 8.a–8.c: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. applications for change of zone (24-130), special permit (24R-526), and conditional zoning agreement (24R-527) for property near O Street and Anthony Lane. All were moved to pending list no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items were approved unanimously (7-0) except for 25R-8 (6-0, Weber abstained). - Two liquor licenses and manager applications were denied for Opulent Nail & Spa (6-0, Bowers absent). - Two manager applications were approved for HopCat and Zipline Brewing (6-0, Bowers absent). - All resolutions under public hearing (4.a–4.i) were adopted 7-0. - The text amendment (25-1) received second reading; no action taken. - Four resolutions (25R-23 through 25R-26) were introduced for first reading; no vote. - The Verizon tower agreement was moved to pending list without date certain. - The Wilderness Heights PUD was delayed to January 27, 2025. - The Sesostris Temple items remain on pending list no date certain.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 3:20 PM. All council members were present except Bowers and Weber. The meeting covered consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, first readings of resolutions and ordinances, and pending items. Consent Calendar - 24R-594: Approved a Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Olsson, Inc. for preliminary engineering on Cornhusker Hwy (39th Street to L55X). (Adopted, 5-0; A-94980) - 24R-595: Approved a LPA Programming Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for STPBR funds for the W. South Street bridge over Salt Creek. (Adopted, 5-0; A-94981) - Lincoln Electric System Financial and Operating Statement for November 2024: Placed on file. - Clerk's Letters & Mayor's Approvals: Resolutions and ordinances passed on December 2, 9, and 16, 2024, placed on file. - 25R-1: Set a public hearing for January 13, 2025, for Kevin Clark's liquor manager application for Zipline Brewing Co. (Adopted, 5-0; A-94982) - 25R-2: Set a public hearing for January 27, 2025, for Pat on Tap, LLC's Class DK liquor license. (Adopted, 5-0; A-94983) - 25R-3: Set a public hearing for January 27, 2025, for HVP Queen Nails, LLC's Class I liquor license. (Adopted, 5-0; A-94984) Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment session was held; the next open microphone sessions are scheduled for January 13 and January 27, 2025. Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions - 24R-593: Application of Tailwind LNK, LLC to expand its licensed area at 2400 West Adams Street. A verbal motion to delay from December 16, 2024, was carried to January 6, 2025. The council adopted a substitute resolution approving the expansion as amended (MTA1 Adopted, 5-0; Adopted for Approval as Amended, 5-0; A-94985). - 25R-4: Manager application of Kevin Clark for Zipline Brewing Co., LLC dba Zipline Brewing Co. Beer Hall at 5740 Hidcote Drive, Suite B. Approved as amended (MTA1 Adopted, 5-0; Adopted for Approval as Amended, 5-0; A-94986). Public Hearings - Resolutions - 24R-596: Use Permit 126H for Wilderness Woods Holding, LLC to amend permit to allow freestanding signs on internal lots/outlots at 8700 Executive Woods Drive. (Adopted, 5-0; A-94987) - 24R-597: Approved a contract with Patagonia Health, Inc. for Electronic Health Records Replacement for five years with renewal options. (Adopted, 5-0; A-94988) Public Hearings - Ordinances (Second Reading) - 24-146A: Change of Zone 07060E for Lincoln Federal Bancorp, Inc. to amend Wilderness Heights PUD (add 0.5 acres, increase dwelling units from 270 to 279 with waivers). A verbal motion to delay with continued public hearing and action to January 27, 2025, was adopted (5-0). Resolutions - First Reading - 25R-5: Appointing Greer McCurley to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees (term to September 1, 2027). - 25R-6: Reappointing Kenneth Brownell and Marcy Haas to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (partial terms to November 1, 2025). - 25R-7: Reappointing Lanetta Edison-Soe to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee (term to September 18, 2027). - 25R-8: Approving $250,000 from keno lottery funds for Human Services. - 25R-9: Accepting the claims report for December 1–30, 2024. - 25R-10: Approving Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with HDR Engineering for Waterford Trail environmental services. - 25R-11: Approving a License Agreement with Lincoln Flying Disc Club for disc golf courses at four parks. - 25R-12: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24006 by 84Ventures, LLC to revise Tier designation and land use at S. 84th Street and Rokeby Road. - 25R-13: Approving interlocal agreement with Nebraska DHHS for Healthy Families America home visiting services. - 25R-14: Interlocal agreement with Village of Denton for health regulation inspection. - 25R-15: Interlocal agreement with Village of Davey for health regulation inspection. - 25R-16: Approving revisions to Administrative Regulation 20. - 25R-17: Approving agreement with Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors for a $231,000 sub-grant for health equity and social determinants of health. Ordinances - First Reading - 25-1: Text Amendment 24013 to add definition for "Annual Attraction Event" and related changes to Municipal Code sections regarding agricultural attractions and special permits. Pending List - Date Certain - 24-129: Agreement for Tower Space with Verizon Wireless at 2201 S. 84th Street. Previously delayed multiple times; next hearing set for January 13, 2025. Pending List (Extended One Week) - 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. applications for zone change, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement at 95th and O Street. Delayed to pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent calendar items were approved unanimously (5-0). - Liquor license and manager applications for Tailwind LNK and Zipline Brewing were approved as amended. - Use permit amendment and Patagonia Health contract were approved. - The Wilderness Heights PUD zone change was delayed to January 27, 2025. - Multiple first-reading items were introduced and will be considered at a future meeting. - A $250,000 keno lottery appropriation for human services was approved. - The Verizon tower agreement was continued to January 13, 2025. - The Sesostris Temple items remain on the pending list with no set date.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, action on ordinances and resolutions, and first readings of future items. The council adjourned at 7:56 PM. Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, the council will not meet on December 23 and 30, 2024. Consent Calendar - Appointments: Eric Barth to the Air Pollution Control Advisory Board (7-0), Hasan Khalil to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee (7-0), Joselyn Luedtke and Piyush Srivastav to the Air Pollution Control Advisory Board (7-0), and Chelsea Johnson to the Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board (6-1). - Professional Services: Approved Supplement No. 4 for preliminary engineering services with Olsson, Inc., for the 84th St. & US-6 Intersection Safety Project (7-0). - Assessments: Resolution levying assessments for Downtown Management Business Improvement District, Downtown Core Management Business Improvement District, Downtown Maintenance District, and West Haymarket/Downtown Maintenance District (7-0). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Placed on file for resolutions and ordinances passed on November 18, 2024. - 2023 City Law Department Annual Report: Placed on file. - Hearing Date Settings: Set for liquor license applications: Kevin Clark for Zipline Brewing Co. (January 6, 2025, 3:00 PM), Opulent Nails & Spa (January 13, 2025, 3:00 PM), and Aiden Burkitt for HopCat Lincoln (January 13, 2025, 3:00 PM) — all adopted 7-0. - Referrals to Planning Department: Special Permit 24038, Text Amendment 24012, and Text Amendment 24013 regarding commercial space and agricultural attraction definitions. Public Hearings Liquor Resolutions - Restaurante La Union, LLC: Class I liquor license and manager application for Miriam D. Lopez at 844 South Street — both approved 7-0. - Cornhusker State Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC dba Total Wine, Spirits, Beer & More: Class C liquor license and manager application for Jim Lofreddo at 6400 O Street, Suite 300 — both approved 7-0. - Rez, LLC dba Moran's Liquor Works: Class CGK liquor license and manager application for Lori Rezac at 3400 A Street — both approved 6-1. - Manager Applications for C Station: John Domant for MMG Properties, LLC (1120 South Coddington Avenue) and Pine Lake II, LLC (1401 Pine Lake Road) — both approved 7-0. - Marilyn R. Slattery for Countryview Studios Inc. dba Art & Soul: Manager application at 5740 Hidcote Drive, Suite A — approved 7-0. - Tailwind LNK, LLC: Application for additional indoor areas at 2400 West Adams Street — delayed for three weeks to January 6, 2025 (7-0). Resolutions - Claims Report: Resolution 24R-577 accepting and approving new and pending claims for November 15-30, 2024 — adopted as amended 7-0. - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement: Resolution 24R-579 approving a 36-month license agreement with Microsoft Corporation and a $4,160,712.93 expenditure from Insight Public Sector — adopted 7-0. - Resolution Honoring Lori Seibel: Resolution 24R-578 expressing gratitude for outstanding service — adopted 7-0. Ordinances - 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. (Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527): Change of zone from AG to H-4, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement for property near O Street and Anthony Lane — delayed and moved to pending list with no date certain (7-0). - Verizon Wireless Tower Space (Item 24-129): Agreement for tower space at 2201 S. 84th Street — delayed for four weeks to January 13, 2025 (7-0). - Annexation 24009 - NebHoldings, LLC (Item 24-140): Annexation of approximately 36.59 acres at NW 48th Street and W Holdrege Street — passed 6-0 (Council member Beckius abstained). - Change of Zone 24025 (Item 24-141): Change from AG to R-5 Residential PUD and B-2 Planned Neighborhood Business PUD for Falcon Heights — passed as amended 6-0 (Beckius abstained). - Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement (Item 24R-564): Falcon Heights agreement — adopted as amended 6-0 (Beckius abstained). - Change of Zone 05061G - Nebraska Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association (Item 24-142): Amendment to Southwest Village PUD to increase gaming positions from 1,210 to 1,350 and modify W. Denton Road access — passed 7-0. - Vacation of Final Plat (Item 24-143): G & C 3rd Addition at 2100 Magnum Circle and 235 S Coddington Avenue — passed 7-0. - Text Amendment 24014 (Item 24-144): Clarifying language for freestanding signage at places of religious assembly, schools, and community playhouses — passed 7-0. - Annexation 24001 - Firefox Properties, LLC (Item 24-145): Annexation of approximately 37.43 acres at South 84th and Van Dorn Streets — passed 7-0. - Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24001 (Item 24R-565): Change future land use from Urban-Density Residential to Commercial — adopted 7-0. - Change of Zone 24001 (Item 24-146): Change from AG to B-2 Planned Neighborhood Business — passed 7-0. - Annexation Agreement for Firefox Development (Item 24R-566): Approved 7-0. - Use Permit 24001 (Item 24R-567): Allow up to 175,000 square feet of commercial floor area and a 100-room hotel with waivers — adopted 7-0. Resolutions - 1st Reading - 24R-594: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 for preliminary engineering services on Cornhusker Hwy, 39th Street to L55X. - 24R-595: LPA Programming Agreement for W. South Street bridge over Salt Creek using Surface Transportation Block Grant funds. - 24R-596: Use Permit 126H amendment for Wilderness Woods Holding, LLC to allow freestanding signs on internal lots. - 24R-597: Contract with Patagonia Health, Inc. for Electronic Health Records Replacement (five-year term with renewal options). Ordinances - 1st Reading - 24-146: Change of Zone 07060E for Lincoln Federal Bancorp, Inc. to amend the Wilderness Heights PUD to add approximately 0.5 acres and increase single-family dwelling units from 270 to 279 with waivers. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items and most public hearing items were approved unanimously (7-0) except: reappointment of Chelsea Johnson (6-1), Moran's Liquor Works license and manager (6-1), and several items where Council member Beckius abstained (6-0). - The Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning and related items were moved to the pending list without a specific future date. - The Verizon Wireless tower space agreement was delayed to January 13, 2025. - Tailwind LNK's expansion request was delayed to January 6, 2025. - The council will not meet on December 23 and 30, 2024, due to holidays.