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Council approves consent‑agenda amendment to Opticos contract for Downtown Green Zone charrette
Summary
Council adopted the consent agenda, which included an amendment authorizing the city manager to execute a professional services contract amendment with Opticos for an expanded downtown planning charrette and code amendments; staff said the extra funding covers a three‑day open house and design charrette.
The City of Lincoln adopted its consent agenda, which included item 8b: authorization for the city manager to execute a professional services contract amendment with Opticos for the Downtown Lincoln Green Zone project.
During public comment on consent, a resident who attended a related workshop asked about an additional request for approximately $200,000 in consultant funding and what the extra scope would deliver. Christian (planning staff) described the expanded work: a three‑day charrette/open‑house at McBean Pavilion staffed by four Opticos consultants, presentations of three alternatives, and focused outreach to increase community buy‑in. Christian said much of the added cost covers consultant time and public engagement to produce more robust code amendments and implementation tools that accompany the downtown plan.
After brief discussion, the council adopted the consent agenda by roll call. Council member Pearl—yes; Mayor Pro Tem Brown—yes; Council member Eklund—yes; Council member Reedy—yes; Mayor Andreatta—yes.
Staff said the additional outreach and the charrette will provide visual alternatives and stronger community feedback to guide the downtown plan and code changes.
