Lincoln City Council Regular Meeting Summary - August 10, 2026

The Lincoln City Council met on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM. All council members were present except Councilmember Shobe. The council considered a consent agenda, liquor license hearings, resolutions, and ordinances. Several items were delayed to future meetings. No public testimony was recorded on the agenda or action sheet, but an open microphone session was held per the agenda.

Consent Calendar

• Appointments (26R-355, 26R-356, 26R-357): Jeff Yost was appointed to the Lincoln City Libraries Board for a term expiring August 31, 2033. Mark Orr was appointed to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Board for a term expiring November 1, 2028. Diane Gonzolas, Steve Kiene, and Phil Goddard were reappointed to the Telecommunication/Cable Television Advisory Board for terms expiring July 1, 2029. All adopted 6-0.
• Clerk's Letter & Mayor's Approval: Resolutions and ordinances passed on July 13, 2026 were placed on file.
• Hearing Date Settings (26R-364 to 26R-367): Public hearings were set for August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM for the following liquor license matters: Renteria Taco Rico Inc. (Class C license, 5304 S. 56th St.), Mingalar Asian Market LLC (Class B license, 1328 S. 33rd St.), HopCat LN LLC manager application (601 P St.), and Silver Fox Inc./WC's South Lounge & Sports Bar outdoor area addition (2109 Highway 2). All adopted 6-0.
• Administrative Amendments Placed on File: Four administrative amendments were approved by the Planning Director between July 21-28, 2026, concerning Elizabeth Park Townhomes, Fire Ridge Community Unit Plan, Anderson's Place, and Sunrise Estates CUP. These were placed on file without council vote.

Public Hearing – Liquor Resolutions (Items 4.a. – 4.d.)

• Special Designated Licenses for Canopy Street Event (August 22, 2026): Four applications for an outdoor area measuring approximately 74 ft x 308 ft on Canopy Street from R Street to Q Street were approved unanimously (6-0):
  • Gate 25 (12:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
  • Mellow Mushroom (4:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
  • Tank's Country (4:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
  • The Corner Bar (4:00 PM to 11:00 PM)

Public Hearing – Resolutions (Items 5.a. – 5.f.)

• 26R-358: Amendment to the Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Test and Reduction Grant Program Agreement between Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and NDEE. Adopted 6-0.
• 26R-359: Amendment to Resolution A-91270 regarding FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing, creating a separate policy and guide compliant with current federal standards. Adopted 6-0.
• 26R-360: Approval of a tax levy request from the Lincoln Airport Authority. Adopted 6-0.
• 26R-361: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Conditional Annexation and Zoning Agreement for Falcon Heights (NebHoldings, LLC). Adopted 6-0.
• 26R-362: Renewal contract with modification for Parking Management Services (RFP No. 22-009). Adopted 6-0.
• 26R-363: Authorization for Parks and Recreation to apply to the Recreational Trails Program for development of the Prairie Corridor Trail from Pioneers Park Nature Center to SW 56th Street. Adopted as amended (MTA#1) 6-0.

Public Hearing – Ordinances Second Reading (Items 6.a. – 6.p.)

• 26-57 (Annexation 26006): Public hearing continued from July 13 was held; no further action was taken (continued four weeks to August 10, 2026 – no additional delay noted on action sheet).
• 26-71 (Street/Alley Vacation 26007): The council approved a verbal motion to delay with continued public hearing for two weeks to August 24, 2026 (6-0).
• 26-76 through 26-88: These ordinances (second reading) included lease agreements, pay range changes, pension plan updates, fire code amendments, vehicle traffic code revisions, and personnel system updates. Public hearings were held; no final votes were taken (standard second reading).
• 26-89 (Annexation 26002 – correcting legal description): The council suspended rules to allow action on the same date (6-0), and then passed the ordinance 6-0 (Ordinance #21903).

First Reading Items

• 26R-372 (Claims report for July 16-31, 2026) and 26R-373 (Amendment to Tobacco Free Nebraska grant): Had first reading; no final action taken.
• 26-90 (Library Board powers and duties): Had first reading; no final action taken.

Pending List – Delayed Items

• Items 9.a. through 9.r. (Operating Budget, CIP, Highway Program, various fee schedules, water/wastewater/solid waste rates, occupation tax): Public hearings were closed on August 3, 2026, and action was delayed three weeks to August 24, 2026 (all by verbal motion).
• Items 10.a. – 10.d. (Sesostris Temple zoning, special permit, conditional zoning agreement, Saltillo Road Interlocal Agreement): Remain on pending list without date certain.

Key Outcomes

• Consent calendar items and liquor special designated licenses all approved 6-0.
• Resolution 26R-363 was adopted as amended for the Prairie Corridor Trail grant application.
• Ordinance 26-89 (Annexation 26002) was passed 6-0 after rules suspension.
• Ordinance 26-71 (street vacation) delayed to August 24, 2026.
• Multiple fee schedules and budget items delayed to August 24, 2026.