Lincoln City Council Meeting Summary - February 2, 2026

The Lincoln City Council met on February 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM (agenda date) to consider a variety of items including appointments, contracts, land use changes, and funding approvals. All members were present. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless otherwise noted.

Consent Calendar

• 26R-41: Reappointment of Hugh Sieck to the Examining Board of Plumbers for a term expiring February 1, 2029. (Adopted 7-0)
• 26R-42: Approval of contractor selection and construction contract for the Cornhusker Hwy, 39th to L55X Rehabilitation Project. (Motion to amend adopted 7-0; adopted as amended 7-0)
• Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Resolutions and ordinances from January 12, 2026, placed on file.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public comments were made at this meeting. The open microphone session is scheduled for February 9 and 23, 2026.

Discussion Items

No discussion items were recorded. All agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda or following public hearings.

Key Outcomes

• 26R-43: Adopted an Interlocal Agreement with Lower Platte South Natural Resources District for the Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project. (7-0)
• 26R-44: Adopted the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for federal disaster mitigation fund eligibility. (7-0)
• 26R-45: Accepted the report of new and pending claims against the city for January 1-15, 2026, as amended. (Motion to amend adopted 7-0; adopted as amended 7-0)
• 26R-46: Approved Use Permit 22004A for 21 townhouse units at N 26th Street and Kensington Drive. (7-0)
• 26R-47: Amended FY 2025-2026 CIP to authorize $250,000 in TIF for the Hawley Historic Restoration Redevelopment Project. (7-0)
• 26-6 through 26-9 (Second Reading): All ordinances and related resolutions (street name change, vacation, Terminal Building amendment, 18N Building TIF project) passed second reading; action dates set for February 9, 2026.
• 26R-52 through 26R-56 (First Reading): Professional services agreements, telephone answering contract, and an appeal of a Battery Energy Storage System special permit were introduced and had first reading.
• 26-10 through 26-18 (First Reading): Multiple ordinances and resolutions concerning pay schedule changes, annexations, zone changes, and a real estate exchange were introduced and had first reading.
• Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple zoning) remain on the pending list with no date certain.
• Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.