Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting

The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM, adjourning at 4:10 PM. All seven council members were present. The meeting included consent agenda items, public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, second readings of ordinances, and first readings of multiple resolutions. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where recorded. No transcript or minutes were provided, so public testimony and discussion details are unavailable from the source.

Consent Calendar

• Appointments (Items 1.a-1.d): All four appointments to various boards and commissions were adopted unanimously (7-0).
  • 25R-156: Lisa Danette Matty appointed to Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council (term expires Nov. 1, 2027).
  • 25R-157: Dr. Sonya Türkman appointed to Historic Preservation Commission (term expires Apr. 15, 2028).
  • 25R-158: Edward Hoffman, Helen Meeks, and Laurie Thomas Lee reappointed to Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board (terms expire July 1, 2027).
  • 25R-159: Clarifying prior appointments of Dr. Karen Kassebaum and Kevin Koester to Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (partial terms to Dec. 31, 2026).
• Affidavits of Mailing: Filed for Board of Equalization meetings for six Maintenance Improvement Districts (May 19, 2025, at 5:30 PM).
• Petitions & Communications (Items 2.a-2.g): Six resolutions setting hearing dates for liquor license applications and one administrative approval placed on file; all adopted 7-0.
  • 25R-165: VAL Limited dba Valentino's (Holdrege St.) – Class I license hearing set.
  • 25R-166: VAL Limited dba Valentino's (Pine Lake Rd.) – Class C license hearing set.
  • 25R-167: Hergert Oil Company dba Super C 12 – Class DK license hearing set.
  • 25R-168: ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment dba Memorial Stadium – Class IK license hearing set.
  • 25R-169: ARAMARK dba Bob Devaney Sports Center – Class IK license hearing set.
  • 25R-170: ARAMARK dba Hibner Stadium – Class IK license hearing set.
  • 2.g: Administrative approval placed on file.

Public Comments & Testimony

• The agenda listed a public comment period for non-agenda items (open microphone), scheduled for May 12 and May 19, 2025. No comments were recorded in the source material.

Discussion Items – Public Hearings

• Liquor Resolutions (Items 4.a-4.d): Four applications were considered and all adopted for approval 7-0.
  • 25R-171: CJS416, LLC dba The Thursday Club – Class DK license at 1400 Pioneers Blvd., Suite 150.
  • 25R-172: Manager application of Chloe Stokes for The Thursday Club.
  • 25R-173: Manager application of Angela M. Fitzgerald for Fareway Meat Market 179 (3033 S. 84th St.).
  • 25R-174: Avenue 6113, LLC dba Arnold's – special designated license for outdoor area at 6200 Havelock Ave., June 7, 2025 (rain date June 21, 2025).
• Resolutions (Items 5.a-5.c): All adopted 7-0.
  • 25R-160: Amendments to Lincoln-Lancaster County Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards.
  • 25R-162: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25001 – adopting the University Place Subarea Plan.
  • 25R-163: Use Permit 140H for Christianson Companies – modifying setback and allowing mini-warehouse at Andermatt Dr. and Eiger Dr.
• Ordinances – 2nd Reading (Items 6.a-6.f): Held public hearing; no final vote recorded.
  • 25R-161: Approving labor contract with Lincoln City Employees Association (LCEA) for Aug. 15, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2026.
  • 25-32: Amending pay schedule for 'A' range employees.
  • 25-33: Amending pay schedule for 'C' range employees.
  • 25-34: Text Amendment 25005 – Increasing opportunities to grow and sell produce in residential zones.
  • 25-35: Change of Zone 21020C – Community Action Partnership – PUD amendment for Neighborhood Support Service use with height waiver.
  • 25-36: Street and Alley Vacation 24003 – vacating right-of-way near Pine Lake Rd. and Nebraska Parkway.

Key Outcomes

• Ordinance 3rd Reading (Item 7.a): 25-31 passed 7-0 – continuing local option sales tax increase from 1.5% to 1.75% for eight years to fund street rehabilitation and new arterial construction.
• Resolutions 1st Reading (Items 8.a-8.i): Introduced; no final action.
  • 8.a: Reappointing Christine Abraham to City Personnel Board.
  • 8.b: Reappointing Ardy Kellie to Lincoln Housing Authority Board.
  • 8.c: Approving Professional Services Supplement No. 3 with Schemmer Associates for 1st St. & Cornhusker Hwy. Intersection Project.
  • 8.d-8.g: Four agreements with NDOT for Responsible Charge Services on various transportation projects.
  • 8.h: Accepting report of new and pending claims (Apr. 16–30, 2025).
  • 8.i: Approving Amendment No. 2 to Canopy Park Project Redevelopment Agreement.
• Ordinance 1st Reading (Item 9.a): 25-37 introduced – creating "City Facilities Manager" classification in M pay schedule.
• Pending List (Items 10.a, 11.a-11.e):
  • 10.a: 25R-112 (101 N. 14th St. redevelopment) – delayed to May 12, 2025 per prior motion.
  • 11.a: 25-8 (Emergency Communications Head pay range change) – on pending list no date certain.
  • 11.b: 24-129 (Verizon Wireless tower agreement) – on pending list no date certain.
  • 11.c-11.e: Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. items (change of zone, special permit, conditional zoning) – on pending list no date certain.

Note: The raw transcription was empty; this summary is derived solely from the agenda and does not include any discussion or public testimony.