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Brent Beller, representing Great Lakes Capital, told the council the proposal is intended to enable a workforce housing project on a 1.5-acre infill lot that has been on the market about 20 years. Beller said the developer originally proposed 96 units and later reduced that to 80 units while pursuing financing through Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (referred to in the hearing as NYFA). He described the project mix as roughly 21 one-bedroom, 39 two-bedroom, 13 three-bedroom and eight four-bedroom units, with 120 underground parking spaces (a 1.5-to-1 parking ratio for 80 units). Beller said independent traffic analysis for the earlier 96-unit plan estimated peak-hour trips of about 31 vehicles in the morning and 38 in the evening; with the reduction to 80 units he said peak trips would be lower.

Beller and planning staff cited LB866, a 2020 Nebraska statute, as a state-level driver directing cities to allow increased density to support affordable and workforce housing. Tammy, planning staff, told the council that any lowered minimum lot area under the PS overlay would still require council site-plan approval; the change would not allow increased density by right through a building permit.

The proposed project drew strong opposition from residents of Freedom Village, a nearby 55-plus community, and from operators of adjacent senior-living facilities. Dozens of residents testified in the public hearing, describing concerns about increased traffic at nearby driveways and intersections, insufficient green space and playgrounds, parking adequacy, and effects on the neighborhood’s quiet and safety. Jolene Roberts' firm Hillcrest Health and Living (represented at the hearing by owner/representative Jim Janekie) submitted a written statement and argued the lot is too small for the apartment-style density being proposed; Janekie also cited comparative lot-area standards in neighboring jurisdictions and urged the council to wait for a viable site plan before amending the code.

Beller and other supporters said Great Lakes Capital is an experienced owner-operator and that workforce housing requires greater density or incentives (tax credits, TIF) to be financially viable. Beller said the project would include underground parking, a playground, garden and outdoor seating areas, and that the developer manages similar projects elsewhere though this would be the group's first in Nebraska.

Council members and staff emphasized that the hearing was on the text amendment, not on final project approvals; any requested site plan, TIF or parking variances would come to council separately. Planning staff confirmed their packet included comparative minimum-lot-area figures for other municipalities. The hearing was closed and the council scheduled the third reading and final action on this ordinance for Sept. 16, 2025, at 6 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellevue City Council Sept 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Bellevue City Council on Sept. 2 held a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4,194, a proposed text amendment to lower the minimum lot area per multifamily unit in the RG‑8 planned subdivision overlay to support a proposed workforce housing development.","taxTitle","Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska","taxId",3789,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470043,"Gross Arpey reports one project, growth in school construction kits; cites workforce as ongoing hurdle",262,258000,520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780176-384778b2b448e9ac92af375033946c3a&start=258&end=520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780176-384778b2b448e9ac92af375033946c3a/thumbnail_258000.jpg","/articles/6470043/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/Gross-Arpey-reports-one-project-growth-in-school-construction-kits-cites-workforce-as-ongoing-hurdle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470043-ac7e8ac849970b0f551e59d75a84ab25/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195114&Signature=b9ylY9PLAlmllXsnAoylFt3bZwLTHx9n0qzawSP0TsMW-T3gWs8HQqXMCZZP1eoNLOhEtmLbQIuQgdKt20l1zaEoS3pmgMTY6RY57S9kQBtLWwd-nqK0gQ5bSga~1qTMhD4C5~~eor04zVZQ~THUM5snLg8yrDLJ0cNGy~SfZPpUzpPV-4vpdyvMTtlXUZMbDfcZhXVCj52PeEG5fPXNnmnCN~Ul7UctaVJ5D7r8OGbhhcYifZ7n3YXY6sF4CO79i21Q-W~N9VSDh7R1h8cUOUMnfNMDOP7BFJllFsbtO9lGNXkj~GWEL9FF4olIdqEX3-JJZsYQic1zL0IvFPgB-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lisa Schieve, executive director of Gross Arpey, told the Bellevue City Council on Sept. 2 that the economic development partnership landed one project in the second quarter — the Sarpy campus for Metropolitan Community College, which broke ground in June. Schieve gave a brief overview of the organization’s second-quarter report and took council questions.

Schieve said some project activity was slower than typical for the quarter but that the landed MCC project and a number of local expansion projects helped offset the slowdown. She said Gross Arpey conducted several headquarters visits to recruit and retain local employers and to discuss workforce needs.

The report showed growth in Gross Arpey’s free “construction kits” program for local schools: the program distributed nearly 1,500 kits this year, up from about 1,100 previously. Schieve said the annual cost to assemble the kits is roughly $50,000 and thanked partners and donors who help fund the program.

When Councilman Waltz asked what the city could do to help, Schieve said the most common issue businesses raise is access to a skilled workforce. She urged continued coordination between employers and the education system to align pipelines of trained workers to business needs.

Schieve closed by noting community engagement efforts and local expansions and invited further council questions. She also briefly mentioned upcoming community theater dates for Bellevue Little Theater as a personal announcement.","Gross Arpey reported one landed project in Q2 — the Sarpy campus for Metropolitan Community College — and said enrollment for its construction kits rose to nearly 1,500. Executive Director Lisa Schieve said workforce availability remains the top concern raised by local employers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470033,"Bellevue council approves consent agenda, contracts and resolutions; schedules several ordinance readings",0,162000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780176-384778b2b448e9ac92af375033946c3a&start=162&end=162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780176-384778b2b448e9ac92af375033946c3a/thumbnail_162000.jpg","/articles/6470033/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/Bellevue-council-approves-consent-agenda-contracts-and-resolutions-schedules-several-ordinance-readings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470033-93c0fe605c76f6dc7db23daad462a785/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195114&Signature=QYBkQZXCZBaqML5ZNFmOfDwJgThdFV6pJo7urXWIU05gCx5rgQklQAROn28EqJTbpMC9gBACk65XCz8L8s~DN-G1wcuomrHdOuscguNjmI21tucXBGRq8Sux6TRQ6J3r3rayt1wEt2Wc4hDTAYP3-haYTEb50lBL7OAmbGcO-WHVYnoxPkjTd7fK7IKDecIQaBydjR9F37GN9oc8YXGz7ZPrqyC68NFjfjI9sx7ItiE62xSrkCV7xcEvxt23f~Xqrlmtz6145-fBjCmjEikW2hXqaeBC~P3~1MtXHGPG7xFl-6oiNQYX2xC0Na5c1BA5ujgA1C-YV9Y0OA5XVtX5Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellevue City Council took a string of procedural and substantive actions on Sept. 2, approving the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, claims and a series of contracts, purchases and agreements. Most motions recorded in the transcript passed unanimously.

Key outcomes recorded in the meeting (motions are listed with mover/second and the outcome as recorded in the transcript):

- Approval of the agenda — Motion by Councilman Burns; second recorded; outcome: all voting yes.

- Approval of the consent agenda — Motion by Councilman Preister; second by Burns; outcome: all voting yes.

- Approval of claims — Motion by Councilman Preister; second recorded; outcome: all voting yes.

- Liquor license recommendation (10A) — Motion to recommend approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for an amendment application naming Corbin Delgado as manager for SNAP Productions at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue; motion by Councilman Casey, second by Preister; outcome: all voting yes.

- Ordinance procedural items — The council postponed the public hearing for the annual appropriations bill (Ordinance No. 4,192) to Sept. 16, 2025 (motion by Casey, second by Preister; all voting yes). Several other ordinances were read for second or first reading with dates set for Sept. 16.

- Resolutions — Resolution No. 2025‑18 (amending the master fee schedule regarding watershed, trash hauling, pawn broker and event fees) was approved (motion by Welch; second recorded; all voting yes). Resolution No. 2025‑19 (authorizing participation in the national opioid settlement with multiple manufacturers and distributors) was approved (motion by Welch; second recorded; all voting yes).

- Contracts, purchases and interlocal agreements — The council approved a range of items, including (but not limited to): a subordination agreement for a CDBG deed of trust with Marathon Equity LLC; a 10‑year tri mutual aid interlocal agreement for firefighters; the purchase of a material screener from Orbit Screens (not to exceed $107,310); a rotary top/above-ground turf lift ($14,127.54); a GIS interlocal funding agreement with regional partners ($79,926); a Daniels Farm Recreation Area study with JEO ($30,000); temporary construction easements for Whitted Creek and Fort Crook/Cary Street rehabilitation projects; an amendment with HDR Engineering for entertainment district improvements (not to exceed $45,050); a memorandum of understanding with Omaha Public Schools for a school resource officer program (Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2028); collective bargaining agreements with the Civilian Employees Association and IAFF Local 4906 (10/1/25–9/30/26); and a proposal to renovate the Aspen Park disc golf course (not to exceed $18,500). All motions on these items recorded in the transcript carried with “All voting yes.”

- Miscellaneous approvals — The council approved various temporary easements and small equipment purchases as contained in the packet; all recorded votes were affirmative.

The meeting adjourned after approval to adjourn was moved by Councilwoman Collins and seconded by Councilwoman Welch; the transcript records the motion carried unanimously.","At its Sept. 2 meeting the Bellevue City Council approved routine consent items, multiple contracts and interlocal agreements, two resolutions (including joining the national opioid settlement), and set several ordinances for subsequent readings. Votes were unanimous where recorded.","actionData","errors"]

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Council hears hours-long public hearing on proposed density change for RG-8/PS overlay; no final vote

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Bellevue council approves consent agenda, contracts and resolutions; schedules several ordinance readings