The Omaha City Council approved a series of liquor-license applications Tuesday, voting 5–0 on multiple items that included new applications and change-of-ownership requests.

The approvals covered a range of businesses: a Class A license for Twin Peaks at 313 N. 179th St.; a Class C license for the Alibi Room (AB 90 LLC), proposed at the former VIP lounge location; a change-of-ownership Class A license for Blondie's Pub and Pizza at 5010 Grover St.; a Class C license for Shee Kee at 4900 Dodge St.; a Class I license for KHP Omaha LLC (K Pop) at 305 N. 170th St.; and a Class I license for Taqueria El Rey’s second location at 4161 S. 84th St. Each item was introduced by the applicant or a representative, heard for public comment, and carried by unanimous roll-call votes.

Resident opposition focused most strongly on the Alibi Room application. Russ Chadwell, who said he lives within 500 feet of the proposed location, urged the council to deny the Alibi Room’s Class C license, citing the site’s history as a “chronic nuisance” and warning that a 2 a.m. license would “invite those same returning customers back to resume the same disruptive lifestyle.” The applicant’s representative said the business would be new ownership and operation by an experienced operator and that they expect responsible management.

NP Mart 35 (4145 Ames Ave.) drew public comment from proponents who described investment and redevelopment at that location. Anne Gordon, identified as the general manager and HR manager for NP Mart, said the company invests roughly $200,000 per site to improve buildings and safety, and that a temporary license is already in place. The council recorded a 5–0 vote to approve the item.

Other public commenters during the block of liquor-related hearings expressed broader concern about adding more alcohol retail outlets in the city. Michael Hansen, a resident who said he is a recovering alcoholic, said he opposed additional liquor licenses near his neighborhood. Larry Storer questioned broader council spending on travel and dues and criticized meeting decorum during the public-comment period.

What happens next: The licenses take effect according to the city clerk’s standard implementation schedule and any required local-posting or inspection steps. Council approval was unanimous on the recorded votes in the transcript; the council did not record additional restrictions on the approvals during the meeting.