Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting - April 22, 2024

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting adjourned at 4:09 PM. All agenda items were approved unanimously (7-0).

Consent Calendar

• 24R-163: Appointing Cody Schaaf to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (partial term to November 1, 2025). Adopted.
• 24R-164: Reappointing Isabelle Huertas and Adrian Lauer to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (terms to May 31, 2025). Adopted.
• 24R-165: Reappointing Jessica Boren, Tut Kailech, Sherrie Nelson, and Jonathan Peterson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (terms to April 27, 2027). Adopted.
• 24R-166: Reappointing Dan Kubr to the Building Code Board of Appeals (term to April 1, 2027). Adopted.
• 24R-167: Reappointing Kyle Biggerstaff to the Board of Mechanical Examiners (term to April 4, 2027). Adopted.
• 24R-168: Approving an on-call professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Co. for the 70th Street & Nebraska Parkway right turn lane addition (preliminary engineering). Adopted.
• 24R-169: Approving a supplement for environmental services related to the same project. Adopted.
• Other consent items (affidavits of mailing for Board of Equalization meetings, clerk's letters regarding March 25, April 1, and April 8, 2024 council actions) placed on file.

Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions

• 24R-181: Application of Norm's Fuel & Food, LLC dba Norm's on 48th for a Class CK liquor license (2510 South 48th Street) adopted for denial (7-0).
• 24R-182: Manager application of Stacey L. Sell for Norm's on 48th adopted for denial (7-0).
• 24R-183: Application of Lincoln Arts Council for a special designated license for an outdoor area (101 N 14th Street, May 3-4, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.) adopted for approval (7-0).
• 24R-184: Application of Rhino Dynamics Inc. dba Duffy's Tavern for a special designated license for the same event adopted for approval (7-0).

Public Hearings - Resolutions

• 24R-170: Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24003 for the East Gateway Mall Redevelopment Plan (58 acres, including Shops at Lincoln and former McGinnis Ford redevelopment) adopted (7-0).
• 24R-171: Grant award agreement with Nebraska DHHS for the Minority Health Initiative ($659,657.03, January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025) adopted (7-0).
• 24R-172: Redevelopment agreement with the League of Nebraska Municipalities for property at 1335 L Street and 401 S. 14th Street adopted (7-0).
• 24R-173: Amendment to FY 2023-2024 CIP to appropriate $436,625 in TIF funds for the League of Nebraska Municipalities Redevelopment Project adopted (7-0).

Ordinances (Second and Third Reading)

• 24-43: Street and Alley Vacation 24002 (portion of east-west alley between D and E Streets from S. 13th to S. 14th Street) – public hearing held, second reading.
• 24-35: Lease agreement with Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation for space at 3131 O Street Ste. 300 (May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2034) passed (7-0).
• 24-36: Amending municipal code sections regarding food establishments, vendor trucks, and vending regulations (including hours restrictions in residentially zoned districts) – amended (MTA #1) and passed (7-0).
• 24-37: Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24004 – surplus declaration of .09 acres at 10th & N Streets passed (7-0).
• 24R-146/24-38 to 24-42: A package of items related to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan amendment and annexation near N. 70th Street and I-80: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 24002 (change to Tier I Priority A); surplus declaration of 314.51 acres; annexation of approximately 448 acres; zone change to P Public (Highway 77 to N 84th Street, I-80 to Bluff Road); vacation of McKelvie Road remnant right-of-way; and real property exchange with the State of Nebraska – all adopted/passed (7-0).

Resolutions and Ordinances - First Reading

• 24R-176: Appointment of Ameil Kieu to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (partial term to April 27, 2026). First reading.
• 24R-177: Appointment of Jill Flagel to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee (term to September 18, 2026). First reading.
• 24R-178: Reappointment of Alyssa Martin to the Commission on Human Rights (term to December 31, 2026). First reading.
• 24R-179: Acceptance of claims report for April 1-15, 2024. First reading.
• 24R-180: Assessment of snow and ice removal costs totaling $1,576.19 on four properties for the 2023-2024 winter season. First reading.
• 24-44: Text Amendment 24002 to increase allowed distance for air conditioners/heat pumps from three to four feet in side yards. First reading.
• 24-45: Change of Zone 07060D for Wilderness Heights PUD to allow additional commercial space (17,000 sq ft to total 231,000), increased dwelling units (47 unassigned for total 1,451), and townhome allowances with waivers. First reading.

Pending List (Extended)

• Items 10.a through 10.h (Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project and related annexation, zone change, and agreements at NW 48th Street and I-80) remain on the pending list with no date certain for further action.

Key Outcomes

• All votes on consent, public hearing items, and ordinances were 7-0 in favor.
• Liquor licenses for Norm's on 48th were denied; special designated licenses for Lincoln Arts Council and Duffy's Tavern were approved.
• Major development approvals included the East Gateway Mall Redevelopment Plan and a package of annexation and zoning changes near N. 70th and I-80.
• The meeting adjourned at 4:09 PM.