Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting – June 10, 2024

The Lincoln City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM. All members were present except Councilmember Carlson. The council addressed consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions, ordinances, and pending list items. Notable actions included the approval of multiple liquor licenses, adoption of several agreements, and withdrawal of one resolution.

Consent Calendar

• 24R-239: Reappointed Gloria Aron and Tammy Burton-Fikar to the Aging Partners Areawide Advisory Council (terms expire June 30, 2027). (Adopted 6-0; A-94627)
• 24R-263: Set a hearing date of July 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM for assessment of costs, fees, and penalties on various properties for building demolition and neglected buildings. (Adopted 6-0; A-94628)
• Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Placed on file resolutions and ordinances passed on May 20, 2024.
• 24R-262: Set a hearing date of June 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM for a Class C liquor license application by MBC Events, LLC dba Ironhorse Bar & Event Room. (Placed on file)
• Administrative Amendment 24032: Placed on file an amendment for Sheridan Lutheran Church regarding lighting standards.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public comments or testimony were recorded or available for this meeting.

Discussion Items

Items under public hearing and regular business included:

Liquor Licenses (Items 4.a–4.n) All fourteen liquor license and manager applications were approved unanimously (6-0). These included:

• Residence Inn (Class C) and manager Joshua F. Jandera
• Drybar (Class I) and manager Julie N. Rhule
• Hampton Inn & Suites Lincoln South Heritage Park (Class C) and manager Donna R. Baker
• Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill (Class C) and manager Julie Replogle
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Class C) and manager Chloe M. Kramer
• Tank's Country (Class CK and Class E Entertainment District) and manager Todd P. Mosser
• Murphy Express 8781 manager Becky J. Kellogg
• Tailwind LNK addition of indoor areas

Resolutions (Items 5.a–5.d)

• 24R-240: Approved an advertising agreement between the city and Bench Craft Company for municipal golf course revenue (benches, scorecards, etc.) for a four‑year term. (Adopted 6-0; A-94644)
• 24R-241: Resolution approving a LPA Program Agreement for federal Carbon Reduction Act funds for the Rock Island Undercrossing at Old Cheney Road was withdrawn by verbal motion (5-0; Weber absent; #38-4773).
• 24R-242: Approved an interlocal agreement with Lancaster County for Aging Partners services. (Adopted 6-0; A-94645)
• 24R-243: Approved the FY24-25 Annual Action Plan for HUD Entitlement Programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG). (Adopted 6-0; A-94646)

Ordinances – Second Reading (Items 6.a–6.f) These items had second reading but no vote was taken:

• Real estate exchange with Lancaster County (8th-9th, J-K Streets)
• Comprehensive plan conformance and CIP amendment for permanent supportive housing (8th & J Streets)
• Street name change (W. Monroe Street to W. Monroe Court)
• Text amendment allowing multiple main uses on a lot with places of religious assembly
• Annexation of ~25.95 acres (southeast corner W. Old Cheney Road and SW 12th Street)
• Change of zone for SW Folsom Development, LLC (AG to R-3 and R-4)

Ordinances – Third Reading (Items 7.a–7.d)

• 24-61: Approved MOU for Ricoh copy machine lease (term to January 2026, renewable). (Passed 6-0; #21611)
• 24-62: Change of zone from H-1 to H-3 at N 27th Street and Wildcat Drive. (Passed 6-0; #21612)
• 24R-232: Comprehensive plan conformance for conservation easement in West View PUD (West A and SW 36th Street). (Adopted 6-0; A-94647)
• 24-63: Approved corporation warranty deed to Par 72, LLC for lots in southwest quarter of Section 29. (Passed 6-0; #21613)

Resolutions – First Reading (Items 8.a–8.d)

• 24R-258: Report of new and pending claims (May 16–31, 2024) approved.
• 24R-259: Comprehensive plan conformance for amendment to University Place Redevelopment Plan (increasing housing units from 54 to 57, TIF allocation increase to $2,292,163).
• 24R-260: Comprehensive plan conformance for Antelope Valley Redevelopment Plan amendment (N. 26th & U Street project – eight townhouse units).
• 24R-261: Comprehensive plan conformance for Historic Hawley Rehabilitation Project (assist rehabilitation in Hawley Landmark District).

Ordinances – First Reading (Items 9.a–9.d)

• 24-70: Cornhusker Shopping Center lease for Health Department WIC Program (2024–2028).
• 24-71: New classifications (Accounting Manager, Accountant III, Accountant II) in pay schedule A.
• 24-72: Pay range changes for Assistant City Controller and Assistant City Treasurer.
• 24-73: Pay range change for Transportation/Utilities Business Manager from M07 to W04.

Pending List (Items 10.a–10.j) Several items related to Falcon Corner Redevelopment (NW 48th & I-80) remain on pending list with no date certain (items 10.a–10.h). Items 10.i (Street & Alley Vacation) and 10.j (First Amendment to Annexation Agreement for Wilderness Crossing) were removed from the pending list by verbal motion, with continued public hearing and action set for July 8, 2024.

Key Outcomes

• All consent items and liquor licenses approved unanimously (6-0).
• Resolution 24R-241 withdrawn (Rock Island Undercrossing LPA Program Agreement).
• Adoption of advertising, interlocal, and HUD Action Plan agreements.
• Third‑reading ordinances passed 6-0 (Ricoh lease, zone change, deed transfer).
• First‑reading items advanced without vote.
• Two pending list items (10.i & 10.j) removed and scheduled for further hearing on July 8, 2024.
• No public comments were presented during the open microphone session.

The meeting adjourned at 4:16 PM.