Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 3:00 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting addressed consent items, liquor license applications, interlocal agreements, an appeal, and multiple ordinances and resolutions. Notable outcomes included the loss of a water district special assessment and unanimous approval of several routine measures.

Consent Calendar

• Reports of City Officers: Investment Activity Report for quarter ending February 29, 2024 (adopted 7-0). Clerk's Letters and Mayor's Approvals for resolutions and ordinances passed on January 8, 22, and 29, 2024 (placed on file).
• Petitions & Communications: Setting hearing dates (April 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM) for liquor license applications: Wilkinson Development Inc. dba Fat Dogs Lincoln (Class D), New Degas LLC dba Bodega's Alley (Class C), Zipline Brewing Co. Beer Hall (Class C), SDL LLC dba Hampton Inn – Airport (Class I), and Zipline Brewing Co. catering license addition (Class L) – all adopted 7-0. Also, two administrative amendments were placed on file regarding parking reduction at University Place PUD and office space increase at Central Park Offices PUD.
• Miscellaneous Referrals: None.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public comments were made during the open microphone session, as the next scheduled sessions are April 8 and 29, 2024.

Discussion Items

Liquor License Public Hearings

• Cassie Tate dba Dame: Class I liquor license at 2719 North 48th Street (adopted for approval 7-0).
• Cassie J. Tate as manager for Dame (adopted for approval 7-0).
• Bar at the Yard LLC dba Longwells: Special designated licenses for outdoor area on Canopy Street for April 13 (4–10 PM) and April 27, 2024 (7 AM–11 PM) (adopted for approval 7-0).
• Yard Investments LLC dba Gate 25: Special designated licenses for outdoor area on Canopy Street for April 13 (10 AM–10 PM) and April 27, 2024 (7 AM–11 PM) (adopted for approval 7-0).
• Yin Family LLC dba Hiro 88: Special designated licenses for outdoor area on Canopy Street for April 13 (4–10 PM) and April 27, 2024 (7 AM–11 PM) (adopted for approval 7-0).

Resolutions (Public Hearing)

• Interlocal Agreements with the City of Hickman, City of Waverly, Village of Firth, and Village of Malcolm: Authorizing the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department to provide health regulation inspection and enforcement within their corporate limits and one-mile jurisdiction (all adopted 7-0).
• On-Call Construction Engineering Services Task Order Agreement with Olsson for Fletcher Landmark Trail (adopted 7-0).
• Claims Report: Accepting new and pending claims for March 1–15, 2024 (adopted 7-0).

Appeal of Special Assessment Revolving Committee Recommendation (24R-97)

• Regarding Water and Wastewater Districts at SW 6th Street and High Street. The council voted 7-0 to deny the appeal, upholding the committee's recommendation.

Ordinances – 2nd Reading

• 24-29: Adopting supplements to the Lincoln Municipal Code dated June 2023 and December 2023. (Public hearing held; no vote recorded on this item in the agenda action sheet.)

Ordinances – 3rd Reading

• 24-27: Creating Special Assessment Water District #1211 for a 12-inch diameter water main in Fletcher Avenue from N 7th to N 14th Streets. Lost (3-4).
• 24-28: Repealing Ordinance No. 21008 which created Alley Paving District No. 365 (north-south alley from South St. to Park Ave. between S 9th and S 10th Sts.). Passed (7-0).

Resolutions – 1st Reading (Continued to April 15, 2024)

• 24R-110: Comprehensive Plan Conformance for League of Nebraska Municipalities Redevelopment Project (southwest corner of 14th & L Streets).
• 24R-126: Appeal by James Michael Bowers of the StarTran Advisory Board action approving the Temporary Transfer Center Relocation Proposal.

Ordinances – 1st Reading and Related Resolutions (Continued to April 15, 2024)

• 24-30: Contract with Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation for Saturday Public Market (May 4–Oct 12, 2024 and May 3–Oct 11, 2025).
• 24R-111, 24-31, 24R-112, 24-32: Package for Saltillo Express Business Park (R.C. Krueger Development) including comprehensive plan amendment, annexation of ~32.29 acres, conditional change of zone agreement, and change to H-4 General Commercial on ~23.75 acres at 10955–11205 South 14th Street.
• 24R-113, 24-33, 24R-114, 24-34, 24R-115: Package for Jamaica North Business Park (FOG Limited Partnership) including comprehensive plan amendment, annexation of ~55.26 acres, conditional zoning and annexation agreement, change to I-3 Employment Center, and use permit for 29 lots and 5 outlots with waivers.

Pending List (Extended Indefinitely)

• Items related to Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project (NW 48th Street and Interstate 80) including redevelopment plan, agreement, TIF appropriation of $4,290,090, and tax allocation bonds, along with related comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, conditional annexation agreement, and zone change. All remain on pending list without a return date.

Key Outcomes

• Adopted (7-0): Consent calendar items (investment report, hearing dates, administrative amendments), all five liquor license applications, four interlocal health agreements, Fletcher Landmark Trail agreement, claims report, denial of appeal for SW 6th/High Street special assessment, and ordinance repealing Alley Paving District No. 365.
• Lost (3-4): Ordinance creating Special Assessment Water District #1211 for Fletcher Avenue water main.
• Continued to April 15, 2024: Several first-read resolutions and ordinances (items 9.a, 9.b, and all items under 10).
• Remain on pending list: Falcon Corner project items (no date certain).
• The meeting adjourned at 3:26 PM.