Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting - June 3, 2024

The Lincoln City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Council members Bowers and Duden were absent. The meeting was adjourned at 3:26 PM. All votes were unanimous (5-0) among present members.

Consent Calendar

• 24R-230 – Appointing Lynn Sunderman to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term expiring February 1, 2029. Adopted (5-0).
• Treasurer's Report – Report of city cash on hand as of March 31, 2024 placed on file.
• Clerk's Letter – Mayor's approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on May 13, 2024 placed on file.
• 24R-236 – Setting a public hearing for June 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM for a manager application of Murphy Oil USA Inc. (Murphy Express 8781) at 3301 North 85th Street. Adopted (5-0).
• Informal petition – Referred to Transportation and Utilities: paving special assessment district for Garland Street from N 63rd St to N 64th St submitted by Ginar Majid.
• Administrative approvals – Several administrative amendments and a waiver placed on file as noted in the agenda (items 2.c).
• Referrals to Planning Department – Change of Zone 24014 (Agricultural to I-1 at 8401 N 70th St); Special Permit 1713D (Aspen 3rd Addition CUP); Change of Zone 24013 (R-4 to H-3 at NW 9th and W Saunders Ave).

Liquor Resolutions

• 24R-237 – Application of RC's Boxing Productions Inc. for addition of an outdoor area (~2 acres) at 1555 Yolande Avenue. Adopted for approval (5-0).
• 24R-238 – Application of Zoo Blues Inc. (Zoo Bar) for a special designated license covering an outdoor area (516 ft x 195 ft) at 14th Street between O and P Streets on July 4-6, 2024. Adopted for approval (5-0).

Resolutions (Public Hearing)

• 24R-231 – Accepting and approving report of new and pending claims against the City for May 1-15, 2024. Adopted (5-0).

Ordinances – 2nd Reading & Related Resolutions

• 24-61 – Memorandum of Understanding with Capital Business Systems/Ricoh USA for copy machine lease (expires Jan 25, 2026, with five one-year renewal options).
• 24-62 – Change of Zone 24011 (H-1 to H-3) at N 27th Street and Wildcat Drive.
• 24R-232 / 24-63 – Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24009 and conveyance of conservation easement over West View PUD flood storage area; Corporation Warranty Deed to Par 72 LLC.

Ordinances – 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions

• 24-52 – Land Exchange Agreement with Cotswold Management LLC for properties at 7th and M Streets, including multiple associated agreements. Passed (5-0, #21607).
• 24-53 – Amendment No. 1 to Real Property Agreement with West Haymarket JPA. Passed (5-0, #21608).
• 24-54 – Amending pay schedule for employee groups with “F” prefix pay ranges effective August 17, 2023. Passed (5-0, #21609).
• 24-60 – Amending Lincoln Municipal Code to define “Hiker-Biker trail,” prohibit certain motorized vehicles on shared use paths, and clarify swimming prohibitions in fountains. Amendment (MTA#1) adopted and ordinance passed as amended (5-0, #21610).

Resolutions – 1st Reading

• 24R-239 – Reappointing Gloria Aron and Tammy Burton-Fikar to Aging Partners Areawide Advisory Council (terms expire June 30, 2027).
• 24R-240 – Advertising Agreement with Bench Craft Company for municipal golf course advertising (four-year term expiring June 30, 2029).
• 24R-241 – LPA Program Agreement with NDOT for Federal Carbon Reduction Act funds for Rock Island Undercrossing at Old Cheney Road.
• 24R-242 – Interlocal Agreement with Lancaster County for Aging Partners services.
• 24R-243 – FY24-25 Annual Action Plan for HUD Entitlement Programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG).

Ordinances – 1st Reading & Related Resolutions

• 24-64 / 24-69 – Real Estate Exchange Agreement with Lancaster County for property between 8th-9th and J-K Streets; Comprehensive Plan Conformance 24008 and CIP amendment to declare City’s 50% interest at 555 S. 9th St. surplus and appropriate $155,000 for Permanent Supportive Housing for Chronically Homeless Project at 8th and J Streets.
• 24-65 – Street Name Change 24001: W. Monroe Street to W. Monroe Court east of SW 44th Street.
• 24-66 – Text Amendment 24005: Allowing more than one main use on a lot in R-1 through R-4 districts for places of religious assembly; amending parking requirements.
• 24-67 / 24-68 – Annexation 24005 of ~25.95 acres at SE corner of W. Old Cheney Road and SW 12th Street; Change of Zone 24012 (AG to R-3 on ~10.66 acres and AG to R-4 on ~12.06 acres) for SW Folsom Development LLC.

Pending List (Extended One Week)

• 10.a – 10.h – Six items related to the Falcon Corner Redevelopment Project at NW 48th Street and Interstate 80 (comprehensive plan conformance, redevelopment agreement, TIF funding, tax allocation bonds, comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, conditional annexation agreement, change of zone). All placed on pending list with no date certain since January 29, 2024.
• 10.i – 10.j – Street & Alley Vacation 23005 (South 1st Street between Pioneers Blvd. and Old Cheney Road) and First Amendment to Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for Wilderness Crossing. Placed on pending list with continued public hearing (no date certain) on May 6, 2024.