# Lincoln City Council addresses licensing, infrastructure ahead of Pride festival  
**Published:** 2026-05-28T09:24:49.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln City Council Agendas](https://lnklan.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=896)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — [Lincoln's City Council will meet Monday, June 1](https://lnklan.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=896) to address dozens of liquor license applications, infrastructure projects and personnel matters as the city prepares for upcoming summer events.

The council is expected to approve special designated liquor licenses for at least two major festivals. [Star City Pride, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization](https://starcityprideevents.org/), is seeking approval for [Pride events returning to Lincoln on June 12 and 13](https://starcityprideevents.org/events/pride-parade.html). The organization is requesting permits for [two festival locations downtown](https://starcityprideevents.org/events/pride-festival.html), including an outdoor area on 17th Street between O and P Street from noon to 11:55 p.m. on June 13. [The celebrations bring together over 4,000 LGBTQIA+ community members and allies each year](https://26-2).

Multiple downtown venues are seeking special licenses for what appears to be a separate "Gameday" event on Canopy Street between Q and R Street on June 12. The council will consider applications from Gate 25, Mellow Mushroom, Tank's Country and The CORNer Bar for the same venue and timeframe.

The council will also recognize Ben Middendorf from Aging Partners with the Mayor's Award of Excellence for February 2026 in the categories of Inclusion and Belonging and Customer Service Excellence. [Middendorf manages Victory Park Senior Center](https://nebraska.tv/news/local/senior-citizens-are-getting-help-navigating-technology-and-learning-how-to-avoid-scams), where seniors receive digital literacy assistance.

Infrastructure projects on the agenda include approval of construction awards for the Nebraska Parkway and South 70th Street turn lane project, and engineering services agreements for the Cornhusker Highway between 39th Street and L55X. The council is also scheduled to address a proposed Short Term Rental Software agreement with Deckard Technologies.

The City Council will also consider appointing Patricia Owen as an ex-officio member to the Capital Humane Society Board and approving permit fee changes for electrical and mechanical systems. The regular meeting begins at 3 p.m. at the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th Street.

## Sources

- [Lincoln City Council Agendas](https://lnklan.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=896)
- [Star City Pride Events nonprofit organization information](https://starcityprideevents.org/)
- [Star City Pride 2026 parade and festival dates](https://starcityprideevents.org/events/pride-parade.html)
- [Ben Middendorf, Victory Park Senior Center manager](https://nebraska.tv/news/local/senior-citizens-are-getting-help-navigating-technology-and-learning-how-to-avoid-scams)

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