Bellevue City Council approves liquor license for Patton Wally's and land ordinances

The Bellevue City Council meeting on May 6, 2025, focused on several key issues, including liquor license approvals, boundary adjustments, and land use ordinances.

One of the primary discussions involved the approval of a Class C liquor license for W and P Enterprises Inc., doing business as Patton Wally's, located at 701 Galvin Road South. The council opened a public hearing on the matter, but no public comments were made. Following a motion by Councilman Casey and a second by Councilman Burns, the council unanimously approved the liquor license application and a temporary operating permit for the establishment.

The council also addressed two significant ordinances related to land management. The first, Ordinance Number 4182, involved the detachment of specific tax lots from the city, which was approved after a motion by Councilman Casey. The second, Ordinance Number 4183, amended the Bellevue municipal code to adjust the Ward 1 boundary due to the deannexation of Offutt Air Force Base property. This ordinance was also approved following a motion by Councilman Burns.

In addition, the council introduced several new ordinances, including Ordinance Number 4185, which seeks to rezone certain lots for commercial development, and Ordinance Number 4186, which involves a real estate exchange agreement with Bellevue University. The latter ordinance was expedited through a suspension of rules, allowing for immediate public hearing and approval, which was supported by Councilman Preister, who praised the partnership with the university.

The meeting concluded with a public hearing on the final plat for the Bellevue Entertainment District, located at the northwest corner of Highway 75 and Hidden Valley Drive. No public comments were made during this hearing, and the council moved forward with the necessary motions.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's ongoing efforts to manage local business regulations and land use effectively, ensuring that Bellevue continues to develop in a structured manner. The next steps for the ordinances will include further readings and public hearings scheduled for May 20, 2025.