Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting - March 9, 2026

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The meeting included consent agenda approvals, public hearings on liquor licenses and a collection services contract, second and third readings of ordinances, first readings of resolutions and an ordinance, and an update on pending items from previous meetings. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where taken.

Consent Calendar

• Clerk's Letters and Mayor's Approvals for resolutions adopted on February 9, 2026 (Item 1.a) and February 23, 2026 (Item 1.b) were placed on file.
• Resolution 26R-116 (Petition 2.a) setting a hearing date of March 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM for a Class I Liquor License application by Show Stoppers Family Dining & Entertainment, LLC at 2077 N Street was adopted (7-0; A-95611).
• Administrative Amendment 26005 (Petition 2.b) to Change of Zone 16016A (48th & Aylesworth Redevelopment PUD) was placed on file; the amendment revises commercial allocation from 25,000 SF to 4,000 SF, increases residential units from 115 to 120 on the south block, and removes first-floor residential percentage restrictions.

Public Comments & Testimony

• An open microphone session was held for members of the public to address matters not on the agenda or not appearing on future agendas. No specific comments are recorded in the agenda.

Public Hearings – Liquor Resolutions

• 26R-106: Application of Global Warming Inc. dba The Mill Coffee & Tea/Milieu Market for a Class C Liquor License at 800 P Street, Suite 100 & 101 – adopted for approval (7-0; A-95612).
• 26R-107: Manager Application of Tamara Sloan for Global Warming Inc. dba The Mill Coffee & Tea/Milieu Market – adopted for approval (7-0; A-95613).
• 26R-108: Application of LIF Lincoln, LLC dba Let it Fly Sports Bar for a Class C Liquor License at 4630 Leighton Avenue, Suite 10, 15, 20 & 25 – adopted for approval (7-0; A-95614).
• 26R-109: Manager Application of Michael Beene for LIF Lincoln, LLC dba Let it Fly Sports Bar – adopted for approval (7-0; A-95615).

Public Hearing – Resolution

• 26R-105: Approving a four-year contract (with one four-year renewal option) between the City and Credit Management Services for collection services for Lincoln Fire & Rescue, pursuant to RFP No. 25-197 – adopted (7-0; A-95616).

Second Reading of Ordinances (Items 6.a – 6.e.)

• 26-21: Creating the classification "Human Resources Business Partner" (W pay range).
• 26-22: Creating the classification "General Laborer" (N pay range).
• 26-23: Changing the pay range for Purchasing Agent from M06 to W03 (M pay range).
• 26-24: Amending compensation plan, holidays, paid parental leave, and outside employment provisions (adding P classification, police and fire trainees, etc.).
• 26-25: Text Amendment 26001 (application of Lorenzo Ball) to modify Lincoln Municipal Code Section 27.63.810 Farm Winery regarding sale of food/alcohol, use of single-family dwelling, and social hall special permits. A substitute ordinance was introduced. These ordinances received second reading and no further action was taken at this meeting.

Third Reading of Ordinance

• 26-20: Amending Municipal Code Section 3.20.240 to change the late penalty for failure to pay wheel tax to a $25.00 late fee – passed (7-0; #21851).

First Reading of Resolutions (Items 8.a – 8.h.)

• 26R-103: Public hearing scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM on cancellation of Class C Liquor License for BSR Inc. dba The Office (640 West Prospector Court, Suite 200).
• 26R-104: Public hearing scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM on cancellation of Class C Liquor License for RSB Volleyball Inc. dba Playmakers Sports Bar & Grill (640 West Prospector Court, Suite 300).
• 26R-110: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 1 with Olsson for the 84th Street & College Park Drive Traffic Signal Project.
• 26R-111: Professional Services Agreement Supplement No. 2 with Alfred Benesch & Co. for the Adams Street, 36th Street to 49th Street Project.
• 26R-112: Accepting new and pending claims report for February 16–28, 2026.
• 26R-113: Approving the Safe Streets Lincoln Vision Zero Action Plan.
• 26R-114: Approving Interlocal Agreement between LLCHD, Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Lincoln, and NDHHS for dental services (one-year term with three one-year renewal options).
• 26R-115: Approving revisions to Administrative Regulation #20. All resolutions received first reading; no vote was taken.

First Reading of Ordinance

• 26-26: Amending Lincoln Building Code to add Section 20.06.265 regarding International Building Code Section 406.3.1 classification of private garages and carports – first reading, no vote.

Key Outcomes

• Consent items (1.a, 1.b, 2.a, 2.b) were approved or placed on file without objection.
• Liquor license applications (26R-106, 26R-107, 26R-108, 26R-109) were each adopted for approval (7-0).
• Collection services contract (26R-105) was adopted (7-0).
• Wheel tax late fee ordinance (26-20) passed (7-0).
• Pending List items (24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527) regarding Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning were extended one week.
• The meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.

All actions were taken as listed in the agenda; no transcripts were available to capture additional discussion or public testimony.