Lincoln City Council Meeting - May 18, 2026

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM with all seven members present. The meeting covered consent agenda items, several public hearings on liquor licenses and resolutions, third reading of annexation and zoning ordinances, and first reading of various resolutions. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

Consent Calendar

• 26R-224: Approved Construction Services Supplemental Agreement #3 for the Adams Street pavement project (36th to 49th Street). (Adopted 7-0)
• 26R-225: Approved Supplemental Agreement with NDOT for the 33rd and Cornhusker Viaduct Project. (Adopted 7-0)
• 26R-230: Resolution levying special taxes for improvements in six Business Improvement Districts. (Adopted 7-0)
• Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Placed on file.

Public Comments & Testimony

• An open microphone session was held for public comment on matters not on the agenda. No specific comments were recorded in the agenda or minutes.

Discussion Items

• Setting Hearing Dates for Liquor License Applications (26R-231 through 26R-234): Approved hearing dates for G.O.A.T.'s Table, The Ballroom at Grand Manse, Costco Wholesale, and Round1 Bowling & Arcade. (All adopted 7-0)
• Liquor License Applications (26R-235 through 26R-241): Approved licenses for Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Double Eagle Golf, 1867 Bar, and a special designated license for Arnold's. (All adopted 7-0)
• Public Hearing - Resolutions:
  • 26R-227: Approved Master Services Agreement with Selectron Technologies for an IVR system (4-year term). (Adopted 7-0)
  • 26R-229: Approved Third Amendment of Annexation Agreement for Fire Ridge to allow use of Lincoln on the Move 2 funding for arterial street improvements near 104th and Van Dorn. (Adopted 7-0)
• Public Hearing - Ordinances 2nd Reading:
  • 26-44 & 26R-226: Amended electrical code permit fees and approved fee schedule changes for mechanical/HVAC permits. (Second reading held; action date set for June 1, 2026)
• Ordinances - 3rd Reading:
  • 26-42: Annexation of 30.24 acres at S. 98th and Van Dorn (Matodol, LLC). (Passed 7-0)
  • 26-43: Change of Zone from AG to R-3 PUD for the same property. (Passed 7-0)
• Resolutions - 1st Reading:
  • 26R-228: Waiver of paving requirements for Elevate Church parking lot at 7155 S 75th St.
  • 26R-242: Appointment of Patricia Owen to Capital Humane Society Board (term expires December 31, 2028).
  • 26R-243: On-Call Construction Engineering Services Task Order Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for Cornhusker Hwy project.
  • 26R-244: Master Professional Services Agreement with Deckard Technologies for Short Term Rental Software (3-year term, not to exceed $124,523).
  • 26R-245: Interlocal Agreement with ESUCC for joint bidding.
  • 26R-246: Comprehensive Plan Conformance for Belmont Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan.
  • 26R-247: Report of claims against the city (May 1-14, 2026).
• Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. zoning) were extended one week.

Key Outcomes

• All consent calendar items and public hearing resolutions were adopted unanimously (7-0).
• Annexation and zoning change for 30.24 acres at S. 98th and Van Dorn were passed on third reading.
• Several first-reading resolutions were introduced and will be subject to future action.
• The pending list for the Sesostris Temple property was extended one week.
• Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Council will not meet on May 25, 2026.