# Lincoln City Council approves appointments, engineering contract  
**Published:** 2026-03-30T12:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4302?channel=1)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln City Council unanimously approved four appointments to municipal advisory bodies and a professional services agreement during its March 30, 2026 meeting, with all seven council members present for the routine session.

The council appointed Christopher Maley to the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council and Diane Gonzales to the Telecommunications Cable Television Advisory Board. James Lane and Tim Johnson were reappointed to the Building Code Board of Appeals and Telecommunications Cable Television Advisory Board, respectively, according to [meeting records available on Lincoln Cablecast](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4302?channel=1).

The council also approved a professional services agreement with HDR Inc. for preliminary engineering services, though specific details about the scope of work and contract value were not disclosed in available meeting materials.

All five roll call votes passed unanimously 7-0, with Councilmember Bowers moving and Councilmember Weber seconding each item. Councilmembers Washington, Shobe, Beckius, Rabel, and Christensen voted in favor of all measures.

During the public comment period, Rosina Peeling raised concerns about the Wilderness Crossing Development, citing potential flooding and environmental impacts associated with the project. No other public comments were recorded during the meeting.

The appointments represent routine governance actions filling positions on advisory boards that guide city policy on topics ranging from telecommunications cable television issues to building code standards and memorials.

## Sources

- [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4302?channel=1)

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