Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting - April 29, 2024

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 5:30 PM in a regular session. The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second and third readings of ordinances, first readings of several items, and updates on pending items. All votes on adopted items were unanimous (7-0). The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM.

Consent Calendar

• 24R-176: Appointing Ameil Kieu to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term expiring April 27, 2026) – Adopted.
• 24R-177: Appointing Jill Flagel to the Mayor's Multicultural Advisory Committee (term expiring September 18, 2026) – Adopted.
• 24R-178: Reappointing Alyssa Martin to the Commission on Human Rights (term expiring December 31, 2026) – Adopted.
• 24R-192 to 24R-197: Approving assessment resolutions for six Business Improvement Districts (College View, Havelock, North 27th Street, University Place, West O Street, South Street) – All adopted.
• 24R-188: Setting a hearing date of May 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM for a Class C liquor license application for Tru by Hilton – Adopted.
• Clerk's Letter: Placed on file regarding resolutions and ordinances passed on April 15, 2024.

Public Comments & Testimony

• An open microphone session was held for items not on the agenda. No specific comments or testimony were recorded in the agenda summary.

Discussion Items

• Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions:
  • 24R-189: Aragon Tavern – Addition of outdoor area (approx. 47 ft x 9 ft at 1125 Q St) – Adopted for approval.
  • 24R-190: Early Bird – Addition of second outdoor area (approx. 36 ft x 8 ft at 1900 K St) – Adopted for approval.
  • 24R-191: Hub Cafe – Special designated licenses for four dates in 2024 (5-9 PM at 250 N 21st St) – Adopted for approval.
• Public Hearing – Resolutions:
  • 24R-179: Accepting new and pending claims against the City (April 1-15, 2024) – Adopted.
  • 24R-180: Assessing costs ($1,576.19 total) for sidewalk snow/ice removal on four properties (2023-2024 winter) – Adopted as amended.
• Ordinances – 2nd Reading (no vote; continued to future meeting):
  • 24-44: Text Amendment 24002 – Allow air conditioners/heat pumps at 4 ft instead of 3 ft from building in side yards.
  • 24-45: Change of Zone 07060D – Amendments to Wilderness Heights PUD (increase commercial space by 17,000 sq ft, add 47 dwelling units, allow townhomes with waivers).
• Ordinances – 3rd Reading:
  • 24-43: Street and Alley Vacation 24002 – Vacate portion of alley between D and E Streets (13th to 14th St) – Passed.
• Ordinances – 1st Reading (action dates set for May 13, 2024):
  • 24-47 / 24R-185: Street vacation and annexation agreement for Wilderness Crossing (South 1st St & Pioneers Blvd).
  • 24-49: Amending purchasing thresholds from $10,000 to $50,000 for one-time purchases.
  • 24R-186 / 24R-187 / 24-50 / 24-51: Shops at Lincoln Redevelopment – Approval of redevelopment agreement, $7,534,974 in TIF, tax allocation bonds, and 0.5% occupation tax.
• Pending List (Extended One Week): Items related to Falcon Corner (NW 48th & I-80) – Comprehensive plan conformance, redevelopment agreement, TIF, bonds, comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, conditional annexation agreement, and change of zone. No action taken; remain on pending list.

Key Outcomes

• All consent calendar items (10 resolutions) were adopted by a 7-0 vote.
• Three liquor license expansions/special licenses were approved unanimously.
• The claims report and snow removal assessment resolutions passed (the latter as amended).
• One street vacation ordinance (24-43) passed on third reading.
• First reading items (wilderness crossing, purchasing changes, Shops at Lincoln) were introduced with action scheduled for May 13, 2024.
• The Falcon Corner pending list items were continued without a set date for further action.
• The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM.