Public Meetings - Lincoln, Nebraska

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 4:56 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting included a Mayor's Award of Excellence, consent agenda approvals, liquor license decisions, public hearings on several resolutions, and the second reading of multiple ordinances. Several items were delayed to future meetings. No public comments were made during the open microphone session, which is scheduled for December 9 and 16. Mayor's Award of Excellence - The Mayor's Award of Excellence for June 2024 was presented to Joe Villamonte, Dustin Lind, Kevin Meyer, and Alex Salcedo from the Lincoln Police Department in the categories of Safety and Productivity. Consent Calendar - All items on the consent calendar were adopted or placed on file by unanimous 7-0 votes, including: - 24R-537: Appointing Yinka Akinyemi to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees (term to expire September 1, 2027). - 24R-538: Approving a four-year full-service beverage and snack vending contract with LinPepCo Partnership/First Choice Vending. - 24R-539: Approving the Second Amendment to the Lower Platte River Consortium Interlocal Agreement (extending term to December 4, 2029). - 24R-544, 24R-545, 24R-546, 24R-547: Assessment resolutions for Downtown Core Management BID, Downtown Management BID, Downtown Maintenance District, and West Haymarket/Downtown Maintenance District (board of equalization meetings set for December 9, 2024). - Affidavit of Mailing for the above districts (placed on file). - Report from City Treasurer on cash on hand as of September 30, 2024 (placed on file). - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions/ordinances from November 4, 2024 (placed on file). - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for October 2024 (placed on file). - Petitions & Communications (items 2.a–2.g): All liquor license hearing dates set for December 16, 2024, at 5:30 PM (7-0 votes). Administrative amendments and referrals to the Planning Department (items 2.h–2.i) were placed on file or referred as noted. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the meeting. The open microphone session for non-agenda items will be held on December 9 and 16, 2024. Discussion Items - Liquor License Public Hearings (Items 4.a–4.c): - 24R-555/24R-556: Application of The Joint Liquor & Tobacco, LLC for a Class D license and manager application of Ahmad Shamo – both adopted for denial (7-0). - 24R-557: Application of MCO, LLC dba Aragon Tavern for addition of indoor area – adopted for approval (7-0). - Public Hearings – Resolutions (Items 5.a–5.c): - 24R-540: Accepting new and pending claims report (November 1–14, 2024) – adopted as amended (Motion to Amend No. 1 adopted 7-0; resolution adopted as amended 7-0). - 24R-541: Approving interlocal agreement between Lancaster County and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department for emergency dental services at Youth Services Center (September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025) – adopted (7-0). - 24R-542: Approving Landfill Gas Rights and Lease Agreement with Sparq Renewables, LLC – adopted (7-0). - Ordinances – 2nd Reading (Items 6.a–6.l): - Items 6.a (24-130), 6.b (24R-526), and 6.c (24R-527) – relating to change of zone, special permit, and conditional zoning for Sesostris Temple property near 95th and O Street – were delayed by verbal motion (7-0) to December 16, 2024, with continued public hearing and action. - Items 6.d–6.l (ordinances on street vacation, Lincoln Food Code amendments, pay schedule changes) received second reading; no action was taken. - Ordinance – 3rd Reading (Item 7.a): - 24-129 (Verizon tower space agreement) – delayed by verbal motion (7-0) for one week to December 9, 2024. - Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 8.a–8.g): - Items introduced but no vote: 24R-558 (Finance Director appointment), 24R-559/24R-560 (Human Rights Commission appointments), 24R-561 (Citizen Police Advisory Board reappointments), 24R-562 (LES Board reappointments), 24R-563 (Air pollution control regulations amendment), 24R-568 (weed assessment costs). - Ordinances – 1st Reading (Items 9.a–9.k): - Items introduced but no vote: annexation and zoning items for Falcon Heights (NebHoldings), Southwest Village PUD amendment (horse racing), plat vacation, sign code text amendment, and the Firefox Properties development at S. 84th & Van Dorn (including annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, change of zone, annexation agreement, and use permit). - Pending List (Items 10.a–10.h): - All items related to the Falcon Corner redevelopment project (NW 48th & I-80) remain on the pending list with no date certain, as previously delayed. Key Outcomes - All consent and routine items passed unanimously (7-0). - Liquor licenses: The Joint Liquor & Tobacco (Class D) was denied; Aragon Tavern expansion was approved. - Delays: Sesostris Temple items (6.a–6.c) delayed two weeks to December 16, 2024; Verizon tower agreement (7.a) delayed one week to December 9, 2024. - Next steps: Board of equalization hearings for downtown maintenance and BID districts are set for December 9, 2024. Several ordinances and resolutions will be brought back for second/third reading at future meetings.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM and adjourning at 7:24 PM. All council members were present except Councilmember Weber. The meeting addressed a wide range of items including consent agenda approvals, public hearings, resolutions, and ordinances. All votes were 6-0 in favor unless otherwise noted. Consent Calendar - Approved Witches Brew LLC, dba Witches Brew, as a keno satellite located at 200 West P Street (24R-522). - Approved the Certification of the Street Superintendent for a term from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (24R-523). - Set the Board of Equalization Hearing Date for Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. on assessments for the Downtown Management B.I.D., Downtown Management Core Overlay District, Downtown Maintenance District, and West Haymarket Maintenance District (24R-543). - Placed on file the Affidavit of Mailing for the Assessment of Weed Abatement by the County Weed Control Authority for Calendar Year November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024. - Placed on file the Lincoln Electric System Financial and Operating Statement for September 2024. - Placed on file the Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed by City Council on October 28, 2024. Petitions & Communications - Set a public hearing date of December 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. for the Class CKE liquor license application of Landshark Realty Group, LLC dba The CORNer Bar (24R-530). - Set a public hearing date of December 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. for the Class I liquor license application of VI OPCO, LLC dba Village Inn (24R-531). - Placed on file four administrative amendments approved by the Planning Director: Great Plains Beef (increase square footage), Fallbrook PUD (lot transfer), Wilderness Crossing PUD (rear yard setback reduction), and West View Addition Final Plat (typographical corrections). Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions - Approved the Class I liquor license for VI OPCO, LLC dba Village Inn at 7101 South 27th Street (24R-532). - Approved the manager application of Brian Mellick for that location (24R-533). - Approved the Class I liquor license for Cornhusker Bar and Grill, LLC dba Cornhusker Bar & Grill at 1445 Cornhusker Highway (24R-534). - Approved the manager application of Saad Khodida for that location (24R-535). - Approved the manager application of Kevin M. Ames for Vincenzo's Inc. dba Vincenzo's Ristorante at 808 P Street, Suite 100 (24R-536). Public Hearing – Resolutions - Adopted Resolution 24R-524 authorizing the issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds for the Dairy House Redevelopment Project, Phase II in an amount not to exceed $315,000. - Adopted Resolution 24R-525 accepting and approving the report of new and pending claims against the City for October 15 through October 31, 2024. Public Hearing – Ordinances 2nd Reading & Related Resolutions - Item 24-129 (Verizon Wireless tower space agreement) was given second reading. - Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. – change of zone, special permit, and conditional zoning agreement for property north of O Street and Anthony Lane) were delayed by verbal motion with continued public hearing and action set for December 2, 2024 (6-0). Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions (Public Hearing & Action) - Glenbrook, LLC (70th & Nebraska Parkway): Passed change of zone 24-123 (AGR to O-3) and adopted related resolutions: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24R-475 (future land use from Urban Residential to Commercial), Conditional Zoning Agreement 24R-474 as amended (MTA adopted 6-0; adopted as amended 6-0), and Use Permit 24R-476 as amended (MTA adopted 6-0; adopted as amended 6-0). All items had been delayed from October 28, 2024. Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions - White Development Company (112th & O Street): Passed annexation 24-124 (29 acres) and change of zone 24-125 (AG and R-3 to H-4, 31 acres). Adopted the First Amendment to the Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement (24R-496) and Special Permit 24R-497 for Planned Service Commercial with waivers. - Central at South Haymarket Redevelopment: Adopted Redevelopment Agreement 24R-498, amended the FY 24/25 CIP to authorize $5,594,000 in TIF (24R-499), and passed ordinance 24-126 authorizing Tax Allocation Bonds for the project. - Central Park Offices and Apartments PUD: Passed change of zone 24-127 (amending PUD to allow O-3 uses and signs). - Lincoln Electric System: Passed ordinance 24-128 authorizing issuance of up to $300,000,000 in Revenue and Refunding Bonds. Adopted 24R-493 establishing rate schedules effective January 1, 2025. Adopted 24R-502 approving the 2025 budget. Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 9.a. through 9.f.) - Appointed Yinka Akinyemi to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees (term to expire September 1, 2027). - Approved a vending services contract with LinPepCo Partnership/First Choice Vending (four-year term with one four-year renewal option). - Approved the Second Amendment to the Lower Platte River Consortium Interlocal Cooperation Agreement extending the term to December 4, 2029. - Accepted and placed on file the claims report for November 1–14, 2024. - Approved an interlocal agreement with Lancaster County for emergency dental services at the Youth Services Center. - Approved a Landfill Gas Rights and Lease Agreement with Sparq Renewables, LLC. Ordinances – 1st Reading (Items 10.a. through 10.i.) - Introduced street and alley vacation for ABC Electric Company (24-131). - Introduced amendments to the Lincoln Food Code to comply with the Nebraska Pure Food Act (24-132). - Introduced pay schedule amendments creating and deleting numerous classifications across multiple pay ranges (24-133 through 24-139). Pending List (Extended One Week) - Items related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, 23-159) remained on the pending list with no date certain for action; originally moved to pending in January 2024. Public Comment - No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session. The agenda noted that individuals may speak up to 5 minutes on matters not on the agenda, but no testimony was provided. Key Outcomes - All items on the consent calendar were adopted or placed on file without opposition. - All liquor license and manager applications were approved unanimously (6-0). - The Dairy House Phase II TIF bonds ($315,000) were authorized (6-0). - The Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. items were delayed to December 2, 2024 (6-0). - The Glenbrook, LLC redevelopment (70th & Nebraska Parkway) passed all related items with amendments (6-0 each). - The White Development annexation and commercial development at 112th & O Street were approved (6-0). - The Central at South Haymarket TIF and bond issuance were approved (6-0 each). - The Central Park Offices PUD amendment was passed (6-0). - LES bonds ($300M), new rate schedules, and the 2025 budget were adopted (6-0 each). - All first-reading items were introduced and will be considered for final action at a future meeting. - The Falcon Corner project remained on the pending list.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM with all members present except Beckius. The meeting covered appointments, professional service agreements for trail projects, liquor license applications, development agreements, annexations, utility bonds, and other routine business. All consent items and most other items were approved unanimously (6-0). The meeting adjourned at 5:36 PM. Consent Calendar - Appointments: Michael Harpster to the Urban Design Committee (partial term expiring Feb 1, 2025), David Williams to StarTran Advisory Board (partial term expiring Oct 20, 2026), Lyn Heaton to the Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Board (term expiring Sep 1, 2029), reappointment of Kaylie Hogan-Schnittker to StarTran Advisory Board (term expiring Oct 20, 2027), clarification and reappointment of Bennie Shobe to District Energy Corporation (partial term to Dec 31, 2024 and term to Dec 31, 2026) — all adopted 6-0. - Professional Services Agreements: Task order agreements with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for preliminary engineering and environmental services for the Rock Island Undercrossing at Old Cheney (Project CRP-55(197)); and with The Schemmer Associates for preliminary engineering and with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for environmental services for the Rock Island Trail, A Street to Boosalis Trail (Project CRP-55(198)) — all adopted 6-0. - Hearing Dates: Setting Board of Equalization hearing on Dec 2, 2024 for Downtown Management B.I.D. and related districts; and setting hearing on Dec 9, 2024 for weed abatement assessments — adopted 6-0. - Clerk's Letter: Placed on file. - Petitions & Communications: Setting hearing dates for liquor license applications: Nov 18, 2024 for Vincenzo's Ristorante (manager application); Dec 2, 2024 for Aragon Tavern (indoor area addition) and for The Joint Liquor & Tobacco (Class D license) — adopted 6-0. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded. The agenda included an open microphone session at the end of the meeting, but no testimony is available in the provided materials. Discussion Items - Liquor Resolutions (Items 4.a–4.p): All 16 applications (Class D, Class C, manager approvals, and special designated licenses for the Dec 8, 2024 Winter Market under the bridge at 8th & O Street) were adopted for approval 6-0 without discussion as recorded. - Resolution 5.a (56th Street Rehab): After previous delays (verbal motions on 10/7 and 10/28), the contract for design and construction engineering services was adopted as amended 6-0 (MTA1 adopted 6-0, then adopted as amended 6-0). - Resolution 5.b (Nuisance Abatement Assessments): Assessments for 15 properties cleaned by the Health Department were adopted 6-0. - Resolution 5.c (Special Permit 17022C – Dominion South): Amending a Community Unit Plan at N. 105th & Wayborough Lane to replace a 440-unit multifamily complex with 130 attached townhomes and 18 single-family attached dwellings, with associated waivers, was adopted 6-0. - Resolution 5.d (Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds – Central at South Haymarket): Authorizing up to $26,000,000 in bonds for a 175-unit project at 205 S. 10th St. was adopted 6-0. - Ordinances 2nd Reading & Related Resolutions (Items 6.a–6.k): Introduced for second reading. Items include annexation AN24003 and change of zone CZ24010 (White Development at 112th & O St.), related agreements (24R-496, 24R-497), Central at South Haymarket redevelopment agreement and TIF appropriation (24R-498, 24R-499, 24-126), amendment to Central Park Offices PUD (24-127), and Lincoln Electric System bond authorization, rate schedules, and annual budget (24-128, 24R-493, 24R-502). Action set for Nov 18, 2024. - Ordinances 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions (Items 7.a–7.d): - 7.a: Lease with Grace Lutheran Church for Aging Partners Senior Center (Nov 2024 – Aug 2026) – passed 6-0. - 7.b: Change of zone from H-3 to I-1 at 3501 W O St. – passed 6-0. - 7.c: Annexation of 32.41 acres at 8601 Highway 6 – passed 6-0. - 7.d: Conditional annexation agreement with TCI Acquisition Corp. – MTA1 adopted 6-0, then adopted as amended 6-0 (substitute Attachment A approved). - Resolutions 1st Reading (Items 8.a–8.d): - 8.a: Approving Witches Brew as a keno satellite (consent). - 8.b: Certifying Street Superintendent for 2024. - 8.c: Authorizing up to $315,000 in Tax Allocation Bonds for Dairy House Phase II. - 8.d: Accepting claims report for Oct 15–31, 2024. - Ordinances 1st Reading & Related Resolutions (Items 9.a–9.d): - 9.a: Tower space agreement with Verizon at 2201 S. 84th St. - 9.b–9.d: Change of zone for Sesostris Temple (AG to H-4) at 95th & O St., related special permit and conditional zoning agreement – action set for Dec 2, 2024. - Pending List – Date Certain (Items 10.a–10.d): Glenbrook, LLC items (change of zone, conditional zoning, comprehensive plan amendment, use permit for office park at 70th & Nebraska Parkway) were delayed by verbal motion to Nov 18, 2024. - Pending List – Extended (Items 11.a–11.h): Falcon Corner Redevelopment items (NW 48th & I-80) remain on pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items approved 6-0. - All liquor license and manager applications approved 6-0. - 56th Street Rehab contract adopted as amended 6-0. - Nuisance abatement assessments approved 6-0. - Dominion South special permit approved 6-0. - Central at South Haymarket bond resolution approved 6-0. - Grace Lutheran Church lease passed 6-0. - Change of zone at 3501 W O St. passed 6-0. - Annexation at 8601 Highway 6 passed 6-0. - TCI Acquisition annexation agreement adopted as amended 6-0. - Items 6, 7, 8, and 9 set for future action as noted above. - Glenbrook items delayed to Nov 18, 2024. - Falcon Corner items remain pending without set date.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. The council took action on numerous consent items, liquor licenses, and resolutions, and held first and second readings on a variety of annexation, zoning, and redevelopment proposals. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Consent Calendar - 24R-466 – Approved a professional service agreement supplement with Benesch & Co. for preliminary engineering on the Adams Street Rehabilitation Project (36th to 49th St.) (Adopted 7-0). - 24R-467 – Approved the 2024-2025 Joint Budget Committee Non-profit Childcare Assistance funding recommendations (Adopted 7-0). - Clerk’s Letter & Mayor’s Approval – Placed on file. - 24R-477 through 24R-501 – Set hearing dates for liquor manager applications for Elks BPO Lincoln Lodge 80, HopCat Lincoln, Zipline Tap & Grill, Sportscasters Bar & Grill, Village Inn, and Cornhusker Bar & Grill (All adopted 7-0). - Administrative Amendments – Placed on file for Northbank Preserve 7th Addition, Pine Woods PUD, Pioneers Woods, Taylor Greens, and Glynoaks Plaza PUD. Public Comments & Testimony - Open microphone session was held for members of the public to address matters not on the agenda. No specific comments are recorded in the agenda. Liquor Licenses - 24R-481 – Approved the Class C liquor license application for Cornhusker Liquor, LLC dba F&D’s Liquor at 3243 Cornhusker Highway, Suite A1 (Adopted for approval 7-0). - 24R-482 – Approved the manager application of Dennis W. Thompson for the same establishment (Adopted 7-0). Resolutions - 24R-429 – 56th Street Rehabilitation Project (Spruce to Van Dorn): Public hearing and action delayed by verbal motion for one week to November 4, 2024 (7-0). - 24R-468 – Adopted a resolution honoring the service of Patricia Lopez (Adopted 7-0). - 24R-469 – Claims report: Approved as amended after three motions to amend (MTA1 adopted 6-1, MTA2 adopted 7-0, MTA3 adopted 7-0; final adoption 7-0). - 24R-470 – Approved a three-year life insurance and long-term disability contract with Mutual of Omaha for city employees (Adopted 7-0). - 24R-471 – Clarified that Council Aides may be hired as city employees through the Human Resources Department (Adopted 6-1). - 24R-472 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance for a conservation easement at 14th and Saltillo Road: Approved as amended (MTA1 adopted 7-0, final adoption 7-0). Second Reading Ordinances and Related Resolutions - 24-120 – Lease agreement with Grace Lutheran Church for Aging Partners Senior Center (Second reading; no action). - 24-121 – Change of Zone for Diamond Enterprises at 3501 W O Street (Second reading). - 24-122 & 24R-473 – Annexation of 32.41 acres at 8601 Highway 6 and conditional annexation agreement (Second reading; action on resolution set for November 4, 2024). - 24-123, 24R-474, 24R-475, 24R-476 – Glenbrook, LLC items for property at S. 70th and Nebraska Parkway: Public hearing and action delayed for two weeks to November 18, 2024 (7-0 for each). First Reading Items (No Votes Taken) - 24R-483 through 24R-487 – Appointments to Urban Design Committee, StarTran Advisory Board, Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Board, and District Energy Corporation. - 24R-488 through 24R-491 – On-call professional services agreements for Rock Island Trail projects (preliminary engineering and environmental services). - 24R-492 – Assessment of public health nuisance abatement costs for 15 properties. - 24R-494 – Special permit amendment for Dominion South, LLC to replace a 440-unit apartment complex with 130 attached townhomes and 18 single-family attached dwellings. - 24R-495 – Authorization of up to $26,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Central at South Haymarket Project (175 units). - 24-124, 24-125, 24R-496, 24R-497 – Annexation and zoning for White Development Company at N. 112th and O Street. - 24R-498, 24R-499, 24-126 – Central at South Haymarket Redevelopment Agreement, TIF authorization, and tax allocation bonds. - 24-127 – Amendment to Central Park Offices and Apartments PUD. - 24-128, 24R-493, 24R-502 – LES revenue bonds (up to $300M), electric rate schedules effective Jan 1, 2025, and LES 2025 annual budget. Pending List - Nine items related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, 23-159) remained on the pending list with no date certain for action. Key Outcomes - Multiple consent items and liquor licenses approved unanimously. - Resolution 24R-469 on claims was amended and adopted. - Delays granted for the 56th Street project (one week) and the Glenbrook, LLC development (two weeks). - First reading items placed on file for future action, with action dates set for November 4, 18, and beyond. - Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

The Lincoln City Council met in regular session on October 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (per agenda) with all members present. The meeting included consent agenda items, public hearings, ordinances, and resolutions. Key actions included approval of a labor contract, appointments, and various planning referrals. Consent Calendar - 24R-457 – Appointing Kerry Kernen as Director of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. (Adopted, 7-0) - 24R-459 – Naming the park area at N. 27th Street and Arbor Road as Cornhusker Bank Park. (Adopted, 7-0) - 24R-460 – Investment Activity Report for quarter ending August 31, 2024. (Adopted, 7-0) - Report from City Treasurer of cash on hand as of August 31, 2024. (Placed on file) - Clerk's Letter and Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed on September 30, 2024. (Placed on file) - 24R-461 – Setting hearing date for Eto's, LLC Class D liquor license. (Adopted, 7-0) - 24R-462 – Setting hearing date for Blown, LLC Class C liquor license. (Adopted, 7-0) - Waiver 24004 to Outdoor Lighting Standards (filed in Clerk's office). - Referrals to Planning Department for multiple zoning and permit applications. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session. Discussion Items Liquor License Resolutions - 24R-463 – Application of Team 402 dba Speedway Village Fieldhouse for a Class I liquor license. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) - 24R-464 – Manager application of Sara Martin for Team 402. (Adopted for approval, 7-0) - 24R-465 – Manager application of Gregory Wren for Blazin Wings Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings. (Adopted for denial, 7-0) Claims Report (24R-458) - Accepting and approving new and pending claims against the City for September 16–30, 2024. The resolution was amended four times: - Motion to Amend 1 (adopted 6-0) - Motion to Amend 2 (adopted 5-1) - Motion to Amend 3 (adopted 6-0) - Motion to Amend 4 (adopted 5-2) - Final resolution adopted as amended (7-0) Labor Contract and Pay Schedule - 24R-450 – Approving the labor contract between the City and Amalgamated Transit Union Local No. 1293 for term August 15, 2024 through August 31, 2027. (Adopted, 7-0) - 24-118 – Amending pay schedule for employee groups with pay ranges prefixed by ‘B’. (Passed, 7-0; Ordinance No. 21668) Surplus Property - 24-119 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24017: Declaring approximately 415 square feet of city-owned property at 205 S. 10th Street as surplus. (Passed, 7-0; Ordinance No. 21669) First Reading Items (Actions scheduled for future meetings) - 24R-466 – Professional Service Agreement Supplement No. 5 for Adams Street Rehab Project ($0 value, preliminary engineering). - 24R-467 – 2024-2025 Joint Budget Committee Non-profit Childcare Assistance Funding recommendations (consent). - 24R-468 – Resolution honoring service of Patricia Lopez. - 24R-469 – Accepting claims report for October 1–15, 2024. - 24R-470 – Approving life insurance and long-term disability proposal with Mutual of Omaha (three-year term). - 24R-471 – Resolution clarifying Council Aides may be hired as city employees. - 24R-472 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24018 for a conservation easement at 14th and Saltillo Road. - 24-120 – Lease agreement with Grace Lutheran Church for Aging Partners Senior Center. - 24-121 – Change of Zone 24023: H-3 to I-1 Industrial at 3501 W O Street. - 24-122 – Annexation 24004: Approximately 32.41 acres at 8601 Highway 6 (with related resolution 24R-473). - 24-123 – Change of Zone 24003: AGR to O-3 at S. 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway (with related resolutions 24R-474, 24R-475, 24R-476). Delayed and Pending Items - 24R-429 – 56th Street from Spruce to Van Dorn Rehab Project: Verbal motion to delay public hearing and action three weeks to October 28, 2024 (7-0). - Items 10.a through 10.h (Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project) remain on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items, liquor licenses, the claims report, labor contract, pay schedule, and surplus property declaration were approved with the noted vote tallies. - The 56th Street project hearing was postponed to October 28, 2024. - Multiple first-reading items will return for second reading and final action at subsequent meetings.

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 3:00 PM for a regular meeting. The council considered a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, and several other items. Most items were approved unanimously, with one resolution on a comprehensive plan amendment passing 5-2 and one resolution delayed for three weeks. No public comment session was held. Consent Calendar - The council recognized the MyCity Academy Cohort 6 for their dedication to building inclusive communities and civic engagement. - Approved the Clerk's Letters and Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances from September 16 and September 23, 2024 (placed on file). - Adopted three resolutions setting hearing dates for liquor license applications: 24R-451 (Speedway Village Fieldhouse, Oct 21), 24R-452 (Buffalo Wild Wings, Oct 21), and 24R-453 (F&D's Liquor, Oct 28) – all 7-0. - Placed on file two administrative amendments approved by the Planning Director: one for West View Planned Unit Development (PUD) and one for Hub Hall Heights Community Unit Plan (CUP). - No miscellaneous referrals. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were taken; the next open microphone sessions are scheduled for October 21 and 28, 2024. Discussion Items - Liquor License Resolutions (4a-4c): All three applications were approved unanimously (7-0): - 24R-454: Class C license for Hampton Inn at 1033 O Street. - 24R-455: Manager application for Hampton Inn. - 24R-456: Expansion of indoor areas for Warhorse Casino Lincoln. - Resolution 24R-429 (56th Street Rehab Project): A verbal motion was made to delay the public hearing and action for three weeks to October 28, 2024, due to bid opening results. The motion passed 7-0. - Resolution 24R-430 (Railroad Crossing Interlocal Agreement): Adopted 7-0. - Resolution 24R-431 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24005): Application by White Holdings, LLC to change future land use on approximately 138.5 acres from Urban Density Residential to Industrial and Commercial at NW 27th Street and Purple Heart Highway. Adopted 5-2. - Resolutions 24R-432 through 24R-449 (Advanced Life Support Interlocal Agreements): 21 interlocal agreements between Lincoln Fire and Rescue and various rural fire districts and villages for emergency services from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025. All adopted 7-0. - Ordinances 2nd Reading (6a-6c): Three items had second reading with action scheduled for October 21, 2024: - 24R-450: Labor contract with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 1293 (August 15, 2024 – August 31, 2027). - 24-118: Pay schedule adjustment for employee group with pay ranges prefixed by 'B'. - 24-119: Declaring approximately 415 square feet of city-owned property at 205 S. 10th Street as surplus. - Resolutions 1st Reading (7a-7c): First reading only, no action: - 24R-457: Appointing Kerry Kernen as Director of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. - 24R-458: Accepting new and pending claims report (September 16-30, 2024). - 24R-459: Naming the park area at N. 27th Street and Arbor Road as Cornhusker Bank Park. - Pending List (8a-8h): Items related to the Falcon Corner project (NW 48th & I-80) remain on the pending list with no date certain for further action. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - All three liquor license resolutions adopted 7-0. - Resolution 24R-429 delayed to October 28, 2024, by a 7-0 vote. - Resolution 24R-431 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment) adopted 5-2. - All 21 Advanced Life Support interlocal agreements (24R-432 through 24R-449) adopted 7-0. - Second reading items (6a-6c) set for final action on October 21, 2024. - First reading items (7a-7c) will be on a future agenda for action. - No action on pending list items.

The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting lasted approximately 31 minutes, adjourning at 6:01 PM. The council addressed a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, and took final action on several ordinances. All items except one (24R-422, passed 6-1) were approved unanimously. The council also noted that there will be no meeting on October 14, 2024, due to the Indigenous Peoples & Columbus Day holidays. Consent Calendar - 24R-419: Appointing Amanda Krivda to the Commission on Women and Gender (partial term expiring November 23, 2026). Adopted 7-0. - 24R-420: Approving Big 10 Sports Bar LLC dba Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill as a keno satellite at 130 N 10th St. Adopted 7-0. - 24R-421: Approving Welcome Back LLC dba Salty's Lodge as a keno satellite at 1339 West O St. Adopted 7-0. - Lincoln Electric Financial and Operating Statement for August 2024: Placed on file. - Petitions & Communications: Referred to the Planning Department: Change of Zone 21020B (South of Downtown PUD amendment), Change of Zone 24023 (Diamond Enterprises, H-3 to I-1), Change of Zone 24018 (AG to H-4, 15 acres north of O St & Anthony Lane), and Special Permit 24030 (planned service commercial development with waivers, up to 22,500 sq ft auto repair and 90,000 sq ft mini warehousing). Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session or on any agenda items. The agenda provided an opportunity for public comment on the consent agenda and other matters, but no speakers are noted in the available materials. Discussion Items 24R-407 – Natural Gas Supply Contract: The council considered a resolution approving a natural gas supply contract with Heartland Natural Gas. This item had been delayed from the September 23 meeting by a verbal motion. After public hearing, a motion to amend (MTA1) was adopted 7-0, and the resolution as amended was adopted 7-0. 24R-422 – Interlocal Agreement with DHHS for Medicaid Outreach: This resolution approved an interlocal agreement between the City of Lincoln (on behalf of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to provide Medicaid eligibility outreach and enrollment to incarcerated individuals of the Lancaster County Department of Corrections. The term is August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2029. The resolution was adopted 6-1, with one council member dissenting. 24R-423 – New and Pending Claims Report: Accepted and approved the report of new and pending claims against the City for September 1–15, 2024. Adopted 7-0. Center Terrace Redevelopment Project (Items 24R-411, 24R-412, 24R-413, 24-117): The council approved a series of related items to facilitate the redevelopment of property generally bounded by D Street, S. 13th Street, and E Street. This included: - 24R-411: Redevelopment agreement with CT4 Redevelopment, LP. Adopted 7-0. - 24R-412: Amendment to the FY 24/25 CIP to authorize and appropriate $2,476,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Adopted 7-0. - 24R-413: Authorization to issue multifamily housing revenue bonds not to exceed $24,000,000 for a multifamily housing facility at 1000 S. 13th St. A substitute resolution was adopted 7-0 after an amendment. - 24-117: Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds for the Center Terrace project, not to exceed $2,476,000. Passed 7-0. Annexation 24008 (24-115): Annexation of 4.6 acres generally located at S. 56th Street and Cavvy Road, applied by Medallion Custom Homes. Passed 7-0. Verizon Wireless Tower Agreement (24-116): Ordinance approving an agreement for tower space and appurtenances between the City and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a city-owned parcel at 7401 S. 56th Street. An amendment was adopted 7-0, and the ordinance as amended passed 7-0. First Reading Items: Numerous resolutions and ordinances received first reading but no action was taken. These include: - 24R-429: Selection of contractor for 56th Street Rehab Project (Spruce to Van Dorn). - 24R-430: Interlocal agreement with Railroad Transportation Safety District for railroad crossings. - 24R-431: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24005 for 138.5 acres at NW 27th Street & Purple Heart Highway (Urban Density Residential to Industrial and Commercial). - 24R-432 through 24R-449: 18 interlocal agreements with various rural fire districts and villages for Advanced Life Support Emergency Services (term September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025). - 24R-450, 24-118, 24-119: Labor contract with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), pay schedule amendment, and surplus property declaration (205 S. 10th St., 415 sq ft). Pending List (Extended One Week): Items 24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, and 23-159, all related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project near NW 48th Street and Interstate 80, were continued on the pending list with no date certain. Key Outcomes - All consent items were approved unanimously (7-0). - Liquor licenses for Pickle Family, LLC (dba Let's Pickle) and manager Chadwick Fisher were approved 7-0. - Resolutions 24R-407 (natural gas contract) and 24R-413 (housing bonds) were adopted as amended, both 7-0. - Resolution 24R-422 (Medicaid outreach for incarcerated individuals) was adopted 6-1. - Ordinance 24-116 (Verizon tower agreement) was passed as amended 7-0. - All other ordinances (24-115, 24-117) passed 7-0. - The next regular council meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2024, due to the holiday on October 14.

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, beginning at 3:00 PM and adjourning at 4:21 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting addressed consent items, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, ordinances, and several deferred items. A total of 30 agenda items were processed, with many approved unanimously. Consent Calendar - Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions and Ordinances passed on September 9, 2024 — placed on file. - 24R-415: Setting a hearing date of October 7, 2024 for Warhorse Casino Lincoln's indoor area additions at 7055 South 1st Street — adopted 7-0. - 24R-416: Setting a hearing date of October 7, 2024 for Hampton Inn's Class C liquor license at 1033 O Street — adopted 7-0. - Placed on File — Administrative amendments for Foreman Ridge Addition, Hillcrest Community Unit Plan, Eagle Crest Use Permit, and Northbank Junction — approved by the Planning Director. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were scheduled or received; open microphone sessions are held only on September 16 and 30 according to the agenda. Discussion Items - Liquor Resolutions: - 24R-417 (Salt Mine Brewing Co. Class CG license at 801 R Street) — adopted 7-0. - 24R-418 (Manager application Clifford Roper for Salt Mine Brewing Co.) — adopted 7-0. - 24R-424 (Hiro 88 special designated license for outdoor area on Canopy Street on October 4, 2024) — adopted 7-0. - 24R-425 (Gate 25 special designated license for same event) — adopted 7-0. - 24R-426 (Longwells special designated license for same event) — adopted 7-0. - Resolutions: - 24R-405: Health Insurance Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska — adopted 7-0. - 24R-414: Pharmacy Insurance Agreement with Employers Health Purchasing Corporation — amended via Motion to Amend 1 (adopted 7-0) then adopted as amended 7-0. - 24R-406: Special Permit 24026 for Unitarian Church of Lincoln early childhood care facility at 6300 A Street — adopted 7-0. - 24R-407: Natural gas supply contract with Heartland Natural Gas — verbally moved to delay with continued public hearing and action one week to September 30, 2024 (7-0). - 24R-408: Constellation Studios Expansion Redevelopment Agreement at 2055 O Street — adopted 7-0. - 24R-409: FY 2024-2025 CIP amendment authorizing $230,000 in TIF funds for Constellation Studios — adopted 7-0. - 24R-410: Establishing property tax levy for FY 2024-2025 — Motion to Amend 1 adopted 7-0, then adopted as amended 7-0. - Ordinances – 2nd Reading & Related Resolutions (public hearings held; final action scheduled for September 30, 2024): - 24-115: Annexation 24008 of 4.6 acres at S. 56th Street and Cavvy Road. - 24-116: Tower space agreement with Verizon Wireless at 7401 S. 56th Street. - 24R-411: Center Terrace Redevelopment Agreement. - 24R-412: CIP amendment for $2,476,000 in TIF for Center Terrace. - 24R-413: Multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $24,000,000. - 24-117: Tax Allocation Bonds for Center Terrace up to $2,476,000. - Pending List (Extended One Week): All eight items related to Falcon Corner Redevelopment (24R-18, 24R-35, 24R-36, 24-10, 23R-638, 23-158, 23R-639, 23-159) remained on the pending list with no date certain for further action. Key Outcomes - Approvals (all 7-0): - Consent items (24R-415, 24R-416). - Liquor licenses for Salt Mine Brewing Co., Hiro 88, Gate 25, Longwells. - Health insurance (24R-405), pharmacy insurance as amended (24R-414), special permit for Unitarian Church (24R-406), Constellation Studios redevelopment (24R-408) and TIF (24R-409), property tax levy as amended (24R-410). - Delays: - Natural gas supply contract (24R-407) — continued to September 30, 2024, 7-0. - Center Terrace items (24R-411, 24R-412, 24R-413, 24-117) — public hearing held; final action set for September 30, 2024. - Falcon Corner items (Pending List) — extended one week, no date certain. - Ordinances passed (3rd reading): Aging Partners lease agreements for seven locations (24-108 through 24-114) — all passed 7-0. - First reading resolutions postponed to later meeting: Commission on Women and Gender appointment (24R-419), keno satellite approvals (24R-420, 24R-421), DHHS interlocal agreement for Medicaid outreach (24R-422), claims report (24R-423).

Note: The agenda for this meeting was dated Monday, September 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM, while the meeting timestamp provided is September 17, 2024, at 11:00 UTC. This summary reflects the agenda as provided. The Lincoln City Council convened for a regular meeting. All members were present for most items; Councilmember Bowers was absent for the 6‑0 votes on items 7a‑7d. The meeting covered consent items, public hearings, liquor resolutions, ordinances, and resolutions. Consent Calendar All consent items were adopted 7‑0: - Reappointment of Blake Anderson and Michelle Petersen to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees (24R‑391). - Approval of Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill LLC as a keno satellite (24R‑392). - Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with JEO Consulting Group for the Cotner Blvd. Rehabilitation Project (24R‑393). - Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with HDR Engineering for environmental services on the same project (24R‑394). - LPA Program Agreement with NDOT for Phase 2 of Standardizing Lincoln's Integrated e‑Construction (24R‑395). - Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Olsson, Inc., for Fletcher Landmark Trail construction engineering (24R‑398). - Two LPA Program Agreements with NDOT for Carbon Reduction Program funds for widening the Rock Island Trail from A Street to Boosalis Trail (24R‑399 and 24R‑400). - Setting a hearing date of September 30, 2024, for a liquor license application for Pickle Family, LLC dba Let's Pickle (24R‑402). - Items placed on file and referred to the Planning Department as listed. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were recorded in the agenda. Discussion Items Public Hearings – Liquor Resolutions (both approved 7‑0) - Manager application of Ross L. Gorham for Blaze Pizza (24R‑403). - Manager application of Rachel McGill for Dish Restaurant (24R‑404). Public Hearings – Resolutions - 24R‑396 (Claims Report): A verbal motion to remove the claims of Justin Dubas and Ashley Beetum from denied and place them on pending for two weeks to September 30, 2024, was adopted 7‑0. The resolution as amended was adopted 7‑0. - 24R‑397: Resolution declaring September 21st as Otoe Missouria Day adopted 7‑0. - 24R‑401: Comprehensive Plan Conformance for the Constellation Studios Expansion Redevelopment Project adopted 7‑0. Ordinances – 2nd Reading (Items 6a‑6g) – Seven lease agreements for Aging Partners programs in Geneva, Osceola, Hickman, Bennet, Firth, David City, and Malcolm received second reading; no vote recorded. Ordinances – 3rd Reading and Related Resolutions - 24‑106: Amending the Telecommunication Occupation Tax rate from 6% to 4% passed 6‑0 (Bowers absent). - 24R‑373 & 24R‑374: N. 26th & U Street Redevelopment Agreement and TIF appropriation adopted as amended 6‑0 (Bowers absent). - 24‑107: Tax Allocation Bonds for the same project passed 6‑0 (Bowers absent). Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 8a‑8g) – Seven resolutions introduced, including health insurance, pharmacy insurance, a special permit for a childcare facility, natural gas supply contract, Constellation Studios redevelopment and TIF, and the property tax levy. Ordinances – 1st Reading (Items 9a‑9f) – Six items introduced, including annexation at S. 56th & Cavvy Road, a Verizon tower agreement, and the Center Terrace redevelopment project (action dates set for September 30, 2024). Pending List – Eight items related to the Falcon Corner development (NW 48th & I‑80) remain on the pending list without a definite date, including comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, change of zone, redevelopment agreement, TIF, and bonds. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar adopted 7‑0. - Liquor manager applications approved 7‑0. - Claims report amended to move two claims to pending, then adopted. - Otoe Missouria Day resolution adopted. - Comprehensive plan conformance for Constellation Studios adopted. - Telecom tax rate reduced from 6% to 4%. - N. 26th & U Street redevelopment agreements and TIF bonds approved (Bowers absent). - All other items introduced for first reading or placed on pending list.