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Votes at a glance: Omaha City Council actions and roll calls, Sept. 16, 2025
Summary
A compact roundup of formal votes taken during the Sept. 16 Omaha City Council meeting, including approvals for a liquor license, plats and the urban-core plan amendment. Most roll-call items passed unanimously; one settlement passed 5–1.
The Omaha City Council recorded several roll-call votes on Sept. 16, 2025. The meeting included approval of one liquor license, multiple plats and development approvals, a renewal contract, authorization for general obligation bonds, and a council vote on the urban core redevelopment plan amendment (covered separately). Most items passed unanimously; one settlement was approved by a 5–1 vote.
Votes and outcomes (selected items recorded on the council floor):
- Item 6 — Class I liquor license for Bridal House (16939 Wright Plaza, Suite 153): Approved 6–0. Applicant representative: Scott Miller.
- Items 7 & 8 — Preliminary plat and final plat for PSP Acres (southwest of 100th and Eighth Street / Pawnee Road): Approved 6–0. Applicant representative: Douglas Dreesen.
- Items 9–11 — Rezoning (to R-6), final plat and subdivision agreement for Cherry Creek (southwest of Cherry Creek Drive and Potter Street): Approved 6–0. Applicant representatives: ENA Consulting Group (Kyle Hazy) and the developer team.
- Items 14–18 — Consent items (public hearings previously held Sept. 9): Approved 6–0.
- Item 12 — Resolution to amend the Urban Core Housing and Mobility Redevelopment Plan: Approved 6–0 (see separate article on plan amendment and Front Porch Investments).
- Item 26 — Renewal of contract with Omaha Housing Authority to administer vouchers for disabled families: Approved 6–0. Proponent testimony: Felicia Smith, Omaha Housing Authority.
- Item 29 — Resolution approving issuance of general obligation bonds for rehabilitation, construction and improvement of the CHI Center: Approved 6–0.
- Item 30 — Settlement in Catherine Belcastro Gonzales v. City of Omaha ($500,000 plus $160,000 attorney fees): Approved 5–1 (Council Member Hugg voted no; others voted yes).
The meeting also opened and closed public hearings on several additional agenda items (31–35) and recorded nonaction items (36–47) to be scheduled for future public hearings or votes.
