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City Council Meeting 7/20/2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Gler's Tavern Approved for Lottery Sales Outlet Location
The city council approved a request from Butcher Saloon LLC, doing business as Gler's Tavern, for a lottery sales outlet location at 2301 111th Street [cite: 555-566].
Centennial Park Tennis Courts to be Resurfaced
The City Council approved a quote from Protra and Tennis for the resurfacing of the Centennial Park tennis courts. The project is identified under CIP number [cite: 595-605].
City Council Approves Final Plat for Hall's Culligan Subdivision
The city council considered and approved the preliminary plat for Hall's Culligan subdivision, located at the southeast corner of East 23rd Street and East 12th Avenue. Subsequently, they held a public hearing and approved the final plat for the same subdivision. This was followed by the adoption of Resolution R26-90, which officially approved the final plat and development for Hall's Culligan subdivision [cite: 80-126].
City Departments Report on Progress in Community Services, Development, and Recreation
Reports from various city departments highlighted ongoing initiatives and achievements. General Services is refining priorities based on its strategic plan. The Library reported a significant return on investment, estimating $12.21 million in savings to residents for the 2024-2025 year. The Planning and Economic Development Coordinator reported on the Creative District and Arts Gallery, noting 723 unique visitors in three months from various locations and 79 participants in workshops, with gallery operations relying on 163 hours of volunteer docent support. The Business Improvement District promoted downtown through social media, featuring 17 businesses and running 11 campaigns and 22 blogs, and completed the Frankfurt Square permanent lighting project. Public Communications Manager Matt Lindberg is developing educational videos on oil spillage and highlighting progress in Vitality Village, alongside hosting a city podcast. Parks and Recreation reported over 30,000 check-ins at Pawnee Plunge, 185 kids in swim lessons, and numerous sports tournaments, with the department also applying for three grants. Council members and the public praised the quality and quantity of city programs, with special commendation for the library, parks and recreation, and golf courses [cite: 253-447].
Loop River Bridges Project Ahead of Schedule; Northbound Bridge Repairs Confirmed
An update was provided on the Nebraska Department of Transportation Loop River Bridges project. Progress includes the completion of the southbound bridge deck and connection to the road, with remaining work on shouldering and islands. The project is ahead of schedule, with traffic expected to be moved to the other side around Thanksgiving, allowing for the removal of the temporary bridge before potential March floods and icing. The northbound bridge will undergo patching of bad areas and railing repairs, with an expected lifespan of approximately 10 years for the patched deck. A request to red deck the northbound bridge was evaluated but not approved due to permit, environmental, timing, and cost issues [cite: 133-237].
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