Lincoln City Council approves board appointments, infrastructure projects

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln City Council on Monday approved a series of board appointments and infrastructure projects during its December 15 meeting, according to the city council agenda.

The council unanimously appointed and reappointed six members to city boards, including Donna Garden to the Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board. Eric Schafer and Kate Bolz were reappointed to the same board, while Kim Morrow was reappointed to the District Energy Corporation.

The council also approved supplemental agreements for several infrastructure projects. One agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation addresses safety improvements at the 84th Street and U.S. Highway 6 intersection. The council authorized a professional services supplement for street paving rehabilitation on Adams Street between 36th and 49th streets.

Additionally, the council approved engineering and environmental services agreements for the 27th Street Bridge south of Rokeby Road. The city has multiple infrastructure projects planned in this area, including water main replacements and street improvements funded through Lincoln on the Move, the voter-approved sales tax.

The council set hearing dates in January for liquor license applications, including Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs at 200 South 21st Street and White Elm Brewing at 2717 South 8th Street. The council also approved liquor licenses for Casa Bovina and The Mercato at 4841 North 84th Street.

The city council will skip its regularly scheduled meetings on December 22 and 29 due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.