Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting - March 2, 2026

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM to consider a consent agenda, public hearings on liquor licenses, resolutions for interlocal agreements with rural fire districts for advanced life support, ordinances annexation and pay schedule changes, first readings, and pending items. Councilmember Weber was absent. All votes were 6-0 in favor.

Consent Calendar

• Approved Kelli's Pub LLC dba Kelli's Pub as a keno satellite (26R-79).
• Approved professional services agreements with NDOT for 14th St. rehabilitation (26R-80), with Benesch & Company for 70th Street and Nebraska Parkway project (26R-81), and with Schemmer Associates for Waterford Trail (26R-82).
• Set hearing dates for March 16, 2026 for liquor license applications: ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment for UNL Outdoor Track & Field (Class IK) and Blown, LLC for Tranquility Salon and Spa (Class C).
• Referred to Planning Department: text amendment 26002 for Accessory Dwelling Units, change of zone applications (Fire Trail PUD, Grandale West PUD, 2220 S 10th St.), and special permit 26005 for residential healthcare facility expansion.

Public Hearing - Liquor Resolutions

• Approved applications: Mariscos El Rey Seafood Bar (Class C), manager Alma Sandoval; Kelli's Pub (Class C), manager Daniel Eichorn; and manager Jim Crawford for Towneplace Suites by Marriott (Class C). All adopted 6-0.

Public Hearing - Resolutions

• Approved claims report for February 1-15, 2026 (26R-83).
• Approved ten interlocal agreements between Lincoln Fire and Rescue and rural fire districts (Ceresco, Elmwood, Firth, Hallam, Hickman, Malcolm, Raymond, Southeast, Southwest, Valparaiso) for Advanced Life Support services, each for a term September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2035 (26R-84 through 26R-93). All adopted 6-0.

Public Hearing - Ordinances 2nd Reading

• 26-20: Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Section 3.20.240 to change the late penalty for wheel tax to a $25.00 late fee. (2nd reading held)

Ordinances - 3rd Reading

• 26-12: Annexation 25011 – Annexation of approximately 4.7 acres at S. 91st Street and Nebraska Parkway (William and Kathleen Rentschler). Passed 6-0 (Ordinance #21850).

Resolutions - 1st Reading

• 26R-105: Approved contract with Credit Management Services for collection services for Lincoln Fire & Rescue for 4-year term with one 4-year renewal option, pursuant to RFP No. 25-197. (1st reading held)

Ordinances - 1st Reading

• 26-21: Creating classification "Human Resources Business Partner" in pay range W.
• 26-22: Creating classification "General Laborer" in pay range N.
• 26-23: Changing pay range for Purchasing Agent from M06 to W03.
• 26-24: Amending various sections of LMC regarding compensation plan, holidays, paid parental leave for police/fire trainees, and outside employment.
• 26-25: Text Amendment 26001 – Application of Lorenzo Ball to amend farm winery provisions (LMC 27.63.810) regarding sale of food and alcohol, use of single-family dwelling, and social hall special permits.

Pending List

• Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. change of zone and special permit at 95th and O Street) continue on pending list without date certain.

Public Comment

• Open microphone sessions for March will be held on March 9 and March 30, 2026. No public comment was made on non-agenda items at this meeting.

Key Outcomes

• All consent items approved 6-0.
• All liquor licenses and manager applications approved 6-0.
• All interlocal agreements for ALS services with rural fire districts approved 6-0.
• Claims report approved 6-0.
• Annexation 25011 passed 6-0.
• Collection services contract approved on first reading.
• Various pay schedule and ordinance amendments introduced on first reading.
• Sesostris Temple items remain on pending list.
• Meeting adjourned at 3:22 PM.

Note: No transcript was provided; summary based on agenda and minutes. All votes were 6-0 in favor unless noted.