Regular City Council Meeting – January 27, 2025

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting included public hearings, approval of consent items, liquor licenses, a zoning appeal, and a proposed sales tax renewal package that was delayed by one week. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where taken.

Consent Calendar

• Reports of City Officers: Placed on file the Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of Resolutions from January 6 and January 13, 2025 meetings.
• Petitions & Communications:
  • 25R-27: Hearing date set for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. on a Class IK liquor license for Venue 5 Twenty-Two, LLC (1525 Yankee Hill Road). (Adopted 7-0)
  • 25R-28: Hearing date set for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. on a manager application for Hillcrest Country Club (9401 O Street). (Adopted 7-0)
  • 25R-29: Hearing date set for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. on a manager application for Sandhills Global Event Center (4100 North 84th Street). (Adopted 7-0)
  • Placed on file: Administrative Amendments 24082 (Wilderness Crossing PUD) and 24081 (Pine Lake Plaza).

Public Comments & Testimony

No public comments were recorded during the open microphone session at the end of the meeting. The agenda allowed for public comment on consent items and non-agenda matters, but no speakers are noted.

Discussion Items

• Liquor Licenses (Items 4.a. through 4.f.): All six liquor license applications were approved for issuance following public hearing:
  • 25R-30: Class DK license for Pat on Tap, LLC (2124 Y Street, Flat 139). (Adopted 7-0)
  • 25R-31: Manager application for Abby Miller for Pat on Tap. (Adopted 7-0)
  • 25R-32: Class I license for HVP Queen Nails, LLC (111 North 27th Street). (Adopted 7-0)
  • 25R-33: Manager application for Hoa Phan for Queen Nails. (Adopted 7-0)
  • 25R-34: Special designated license for Bierhaus Maischaler outdoor area (151 North 8th Street) on February 22, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. (Adopted 7-0)
  • 25R-35: Special designated license for McKinney's Irish Pub outdoor area (151 North 8th Street) on March 15-17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. (Adopted 7-0)
• Appeal of Special Permit 24009 (Item 5.a.): Council approved the appeal by Jason Schwinck to allow a garden center on the east side of N. 56th Street between Bluff Road and Waverly Road. (Adopted 7-0; Resolution 25R-23)
• Proposed Sales Tax Renewal Package (Items 5.b., 5.c., 5.d.): Three related resolutions were delayed by verbal motion for one week to February 3, 2025 (all 7-0):
  • 25R-24: Directing a ballot question for the April 8, 2025 primary election to continue the quarter-cent sales tax for eight years for street rehabilitation.
  • 25R-26: Freezing impact fee increases for eight years if the sales tax renewal is approved.
  • 25R-25: Approving an interlocal agreement with the Railroad Transportation Safety District (RTSD) for at least 1.5% of the continued sales tax for the 33rd and Cornhusker Safety Improvement Project.
• Zoning Ordinances – 3rd Reading:
  • 24-146A: Amended Wilderness Heights PUD (add ~0.5 acres, increase single-family units from 270 to 279) – passed 7-0 (#21695).
  • 25-1: Text Amendment 24013 updating definitions and special permit process for “Annual Attraction Event” and “Agricultural Attraction” – passed 7-0 (#21696).
• Resolutions – 1st Reading (Items 8.a. through 8.f.): Introduced for future action:
  • 8.a: Appointment of Dan Marvin to the Community Health Endowment Board of Trustees (term expiring September 1, 2027).
  • 8.b: Acceptance of new and pending claims report (January 1-15, 2025).
  • 8.c, 8.d, 8.e: Special permit amendments for Bryan Medical Center to allow temporary banner signs at three locations.
  • 8.f: Interlocal agreement with Lancaster County for grading/paving S. 98th Street between A Street and O Street.
• Pending List (Item 9): Extended one week for items 24-129 (Verizon tower agreement) and 24-130/24R-526/24R-527 (Sesostris Temple zoning and special permit).

Key Outcomes

• Consent items: All placed on file or adopted without discussion.
• Liquor licenses: All seven resolutions adopted for approval (7-0).
• Appeal approved: Resolution 25R-23 approved (7-0), allowing a garden center at N. 56th Street between Bluff and Waverly Roads.
• Sales tax renewal package: Delayed to February 3, 2025 by unanimous verbal motion.
• Zoning amendments: Both ordinances (24-146A and 25-1) passed on 3rd reading (7-0).
• First reading resolutions: Introduced; no vote taken.
• Pending items: Extended for one week.
• Adjournment: 8:01 p.m.