Lincoln City Council Meeting - June 8, 2026

The Lincoln City Council met on June 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:06 PM, with all members present except Councilmember Bowers. The agenda included routine approvals, liquor license applications, resolutions, ordinance readings, and a pending item. All votes were unanimous (6-0) where action was taken.

Consent Calendar

• 26R-262 (Adopted 6-0): Selection of K2 Real Estate Development, LLC for the Nebraska Parkway and S. 70th Street Turn Lane Project (state project HSIP-5247(14)).
• 26R-263 (Adopted 6-0): Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for construction engineering services for the 9th and 10th Street Signal Project at A and D Streets.
• Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval of resolutions and ordinances passed on May 18, 2026 (placed on file).
• Petitions & Communications: Administrative Amendment 25046 to Use Permit 140H (Appian Way Regional Center) placed on file; referral to Planning Department for zoning and annexation items.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public comments were recorded on agenda items. An open microphone session was held for matters not on the agenda; no testimony was noted.

Discussion Items

• Liquor License Applications: Four applications were considered:
  • 26R-270: Class C license for 2.1.O's, LLC dba G.O.A.T.'s Table (2901 South 84th Street, Suite 16) – adopted for approval 6-0.
  • 26R-271: Manager application (Troy Olson) for G.O.A.T.'s Table – adopted 6-0.
  • 26R-272: Class C license for R & A Events, LLC dba The Ballroom at Grand Manse (129 North 10th Street, Suite 115) – adopted 6-0.
  • 26R-273: Manager application (Cherie Anderson) for The Ballroom at Grand Manse – adopted 6-0.
  • 26R-274: Manager application (Ian Forshee) for Round One Entertainment Inc. dba Round1 Bowling & Arcade (6100 O Street, Suite 190A) – delayed by verbal motion for one week to June 15, 2026 (6-0).
• Stormwater Management Work Plan (26R-264): Approved the FY2026-2027 Work Plan for the Interlocal Agreement with Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (adopted 6-0).
• East Dominion Estates Amendment (26R-265): Second Amendment to Conditional Annexation and Change of Zone Agreement for property at NW 112th and O Streets (adopted 6-0).
• Lincoln Family Church Parking Waiver (26R-266): Waiver 26003 to waive paving requirements for a parking lot at 6601 S. 70th Street (adopted 6-0).
• Ordinances – Second Reading: Items 6.a–6.f (West View Ridge annexation and zoning, Redtail Heights annexation and zoning) had second reading; action scheduled for June 15, 2026.
• Resolutions – First Reading: Seven items introduced:
  • Reappointments of Jeffrey Johnson (Electrical Board) and Orville Jones (Housing Authority).
  • Acceptance of claims report (May 15–31, 2026).
  • Approval of FY26-27 Annual Action Plan for HUD Entitlement Programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG).
  • Approval of Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreements with Lancaster County for properties at 206 S. 14th St., 1318 M St., and 1340 M St.
• Ordinances – First Reading:
  • 26-49: Change of Zone 26007 for Corner Stores Local Landmark Thematic District (multiple locations).
  • 26-50: Change of Zone 26009 for NeighborWorks Lincoln at S. 36th Street and Prescott Avenue.
• Pending List: Items 24-130, 24R-526, and 24R-527 (Sesostris Temple Holding Corp. change of zone and special permit at 95th and O Street) were extended one week.

Key Outcomes

• All resolutions on the consent agenda and public hearings (except the delayed Round1 manager application) were adopted unanimously (6-0).
• The Round1 manager application (26R-274) was delayed to June 15, 2026.
• Second-reading ordinances for West View Ridge and Redtail Heights were continued to June 15, 2026, for final action.
• First-reading items were introduced and will return for subsequent readings.
• The pending Sesostris Temple items remain on the pending list with no date certain.