Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting - March 24, 2025

The Lincoln City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 5:46 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting covered a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second and third readings of ordinances, and first readings of several items. Nearly all votes were unanimous (7-0). No public comments were taken as the open microphone session was not scheduled for this date.

Consent Calendar

• 25R-90: Reappointed David Johnson and Craig Gies to the Building Code Board of Appeals for terms expiring April 1, 2028. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95076)
• 25R-91: Reappointed Ronald Geary to the Board of Mechanical Examiners for a term expiring April 4, 2028. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95077)
• Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions adopted on March 10, 2025, placed on file.
• Administrative Approval 25003 for Ashbrook Preliminary Plat 97019, approved by Planning Director on March 5, 2025, placed on file.
• Informal petition for Water and Wastewater Special Assessment Districts along SW 6th St, referred to Lincoln Transportation & Utilities.

Public Hearings - Liquor Resolutions

• 25R-96: Application of Heinegill Inc. dba Dish Restaurant (1100 O Street) to add a Catering License to Class I Liquor License. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95078)
• 25R-97: Application of The Sitch, LLC dba The Sitch (1140 O Street) to add a Catering License to Class I Liquor License. (Adopted for approval, 7-0; A-95079)

Public Hearings - Resolutions

• 25R-92: Approved an interlocal agreement between the City (Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for tuberculosis services from January 1 through June 30, 2025. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95080)
• 25R-93: Approved a contract with US Foods, Inc. for food and food-related products for a four-year term with two optional two-year renewals (RFP No. 24-189). (Adopted, 7-0; A-95081)
• 25R-94: Approved Special Permit 25008 for TMCO Investments, LLC to operate an Early Childhood Care Facility for up to 30 children with associated waivers at 921 S 6th Street. (Adopted, 7-0; A-95082)

Public Hearing - Ordinance 2nd Reading

• 25-21: Amending Title 10 to create definitions and prohibitions for race track and racing, and a new chapter 10.43 “Nuisance Vehicles” for impoundment of disorderly vehicles. (Second reading; no vote taken at this stage)

Ordinances - 3rd Reading & Related Resolutions

• 25-15: Change of Zone 25003 (48th Street and O Street area from B-1 and B-3 to H-2). Delayed from March 10; passed 7-0 (#21709).
• 25-16: Text Amendment 25002 regarding “H” and “I” zoning districts (eliminating H-1, revising H-2, etc.). Delayed from March 10; passed 7-0 (#21710).
• 25R-75: Related resolution adopting design standards for H-2 Mixed-Use Corridor District. Delayed from March 10; adopted 7-0 (A-95083).
• 25-17: Related amendments to sidewalk and landscape regulations. Delayed from March 10; passed 7-0 (#21711).
• 25-18: Approved Second Amendment to PCS Tower Agreement with Verizon Wireless at 5500 W. Superior St. (Passed, 7-0; #21712)
• 25-19: Approved Fifth Amendment to Tower Agreement with Verizon Wireless at 809 Van Dorn Street. (Passed, 7-0; #21713)
• 25-20: Approved Option to Lease Agreement with NEBCO, Inc. for space north of I-80 between N. 56th and 70th Streets through December 31, 2027. (Passed, 7-0; #21714)

Resolutions - 1st Reading

• 25R-98: Reappointing Stacie Bleicher, Katherine Garcia, and Tom Randa to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health (terms to expire April 15, 2028).
• 25R-99: Approving Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Test and Reduction Grant Program Agreement with Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.
• 25R-100: Accepting report of new and pending claims against the City for March 1–15, 2025.
• 25R-101: Resolution honoring Don Wesely for his service to Nebraska and Lincoln.

Ordinances - 1st Reading & Related Resolutions

• 25-22: Annexation 25002 (Fire Ridge, LLC) for ~2.82 acres at S 98th and Van Dorn Street.
• 25-23: Street and Alley Vacation 25001 (Fire Ridge, LLC) for portion of Tupelo Lane right-of-way.
• 25-24: Change of Zone 25005 (Fire Ridge, LLC) from AG Agricultural to R-3 Residential at S 98th and Van Dorn Street.

Pending List - Date Certain

• 25-8: Amending pay range for Emergency Communications Head from M05 to M07. Delayed to April 7, 2025.

Pending List (No Date Certain)

• 24-129: Tower Space Agreement with Verizon Wireless at 2201 S. 84th Street. No action; remains on pending list.
• 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527: Change of Zone, Special Permit, and Conditional Zoning Agreement for Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. property at 95th and O Street. No action; remain on pending list.

Key Outcomes

• All consent and voting items were approved unanimously (7-0) except where noted as pending or delayed.
• Multiple items related to the Text Amendment 25002 (H‑2 district revisions) were passed after a two-week delay from March 10.
• The Fire Ridge annexation, street vacation, and rezoning (items 25-22, 25-23, 25-24) received first reading; final action will occur at a later meeting.
• The Verizon tower agreements (25-18, 25-19) and NEBCO lease (25-20) were finalized.
• The Sesostris Temple items (24-130 etc.) remain on the pending list with no date certain.
• No public comments were received, as the open microphone session was not held at this meeting.