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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
2:00 p.m. CDT

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1819 Farnam St, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Omaha, NE 68102 (Directions)

Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, Legislative Chambers

The City Council has the power to adopt, amend or repeal ordinances necessary to execute or make effective the provisions of the charter. In addition, the City Council has the power to adopt the budget, make or confirm appointments, provide for an independent audit and other necessary actions consistent with the charter.

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Edited and summarized by the Omaha - NE Documenters Team

Note-taking by Natalie Ortega

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Live reporting by Anton Johnson

Anton Johnson @AntonIsWriting

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02:06 PM May 23, 2023 CDT

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We’re starting late today bc County Board ran long

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Starting now. CM Danny Begley began today’s meeting with a resolution recognizing National Public Works week

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Jim Theiler from the Public Works department thanked the City Council for their support

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On to the agenda, starting with liquor. License approved for Estilo Jalisco Restaurant at 1837 Vinton Street

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Licenses approved for four First Watch locations

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Licenses approved for four Don and Millie’s locations

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License for Dry Spokes at 1901 Leavenworth St approved. This is a dry bar, but a liquor license is still required

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Prelim plat for Indian Creek Reserve at 204th and Fort Streets approved

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Ordinance consent agenda approved

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Resolution consent agenda approved

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To be voted on separately is a contract with NL&L for parking lot modifications along I-480 downtown

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CM Juanita Johnson asked about NL&L’s economic equity and inclusion plan. A rep from HRR present it to her

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Christian Espinoza from HRR said the plan isn’t included on the agenda bc it may include private information from the contractor.

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Contract approved 5–1, Johnson voting no

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Now onto public hearings.

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The City Council went into closed session for labor negotiations at 2:37 pm

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