Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting - February 24, 2025

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The meeting included a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and claims, adoption of several ordinances, and introduction of numerous resolutions. All members were present. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM.

Consent Calendar

• 25R-53: Setting a hearing date for March 17, 2025, on assessment of costs for neglected buildings and property cleanups at multiple addresses. (Adopted, 7-0)
• Clerk's Letters: Placed on file for approvals of resolutions and ordinances from January 27, February 3, and February 10, 2025.
• 25R-54: Setting a hearing date for March 10, 2025, on the application of Rez, LLC dba Cheapest Damn Butts & Booze for an indoor basement addition at 4821 Cornhusker Highway. (Adopted, 7-0)
• Referrals to Planning Department: Multiple text amendments, special permits, and change of zone applications were referred (no vote required).
• Administrative Approvals: Several administrative approvals and special permits were placed on file in the City Clerk's office.

Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions

• 25R-55: Application of Garage Beers, LLC dba Liquid Assets Sports Bar and Grill for a Class CGK Liquor License at 2755 Jamie Lane, Suite 14-16. (Adopted for approval, 7-0)
• 25R-56: Manager application of Jennifer H. Kucera for the same establishment. (Adopted for approval, 7-0)

Public Hearing - Resolutions

• 25R-52: Accepting report of new and pending claims against the City for January 16-31, 2025. A verbal motion to remove the claim of Larry Carder from denied and place on pending for two weeks was lost (3-4). The resolution was then adopted (6-1).

Ordinances - 3rd Reading

• 25-2: Amending the pay schedule for the 'N' pay range by creating the classification 'Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator'. (Motion to amend #1 passed 7-0; passed as amended 7-0)
• 25-3: Authorizing issuance of General Obligation Stormwater Drainage and Flood Management System Bonds, Series 2025, up to $13,900,000. (Passed, 7-0)
• 25-4: Approving a Real Estate Sales Agreement between the City and NeighborWorks, Inc. for sale of City-owned property at 3015 N Street. (Passed, 7-0)
• 25-5: Annexation 24010 - Application of Matodol, LLC to annex approximately 45 acres at S. 98th and Van Dorn Streets. (Passed, 7-0)
• 25-6: Change of Zone 17030F - Application of Matodol, LLC to change zoning at 98th and Van Dorn Streets to R-3 Residential PUD, P Public Use, and associated waivers. (Passed, 7-0)
• 25-7: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 10.32 to allow free parking in areas designated for handicapped persons. (Motion to amend #1 passed 7-0; passed as amended 7-0)

Resolutions - 1st Reading

• 25R-57 through 25R-67: Various reappointments (Urban Design Committee, Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals), professional services agreements, construction contract authorization, claims report, benefit plan amendments, grant acceptance, contract renewal, comprehensive plan conformance, and use permit amendments were introduced for first reading. No action taken.

Pending List

• 24-129: Verizon Wireless tower space agreement (no date certain).
• 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning and special permit items (pending list, no date certain).

Key Outcomes

• All consent agenda items were adopted unanimously (7-0).
• Both liquor license applications were approved unanimously (7-0).
• Resolution 25R-52 was adopted after a failed motion to modify the handling of one claim (lost 3-4, then adopted 6-1).
• All six ordinances on third reading were passed, some with amendments, all by 7-0 votes.
• Eleven resolutions were introduced for first reading; no votes were taken on them.
• Four pending items were extended without action.
• No public comments were recorded or available in the agenda.