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Council hears alley-vacation request, approves Hy-Vee liquor license and subdivision amendment
Summary
At the March 3 meeting the council closed a public hearing on an alley vacation to be voted on at the next meeting, approved a Class C liquor license transfer for Hy-Vee, and approved a first amendment to the Bridal Town Center subdivision agreement; a Public Works Committee report included an Amazon drone-delivery presentation.
The City Council on March 3 heard a public request to vacate an alley in Block 42 and approved two separate items: a liquor-license matter for a Hy-Vee location and an amendment to the Bridal Town Center subdivision agreement.
Applicant Keith Sorensen, who identified himself as a co-owner of the property at 427 Grandview, asked the council to vacate the alley adjacent to his property. He told the council the alley "doesn't lead anywhere," that he and his family have maintained that parcel for years, and that vacating it would allow them to make improvements. The mayor closed the hearing and told Sorensen the council will vote on the vacation at the next meeting.
On a separate item the council held a public hearing and vote on a Class C liquor-license matter for Hy-Vee, doing business as Wall To Wall at 7651 Town Center Parkway, and a manager application for Robert Reef. Ginny Ward, speaking for Hy-Vee, said the action was an internal corporate reorganization: "We're just changing ... dissolving the LLC and just bringing it under the Hy-Vee umbrella." There were no opponents and the council approved the resolution by recorded vote.
The council also approved a first amendment to the Bridal Town Center subdivision agreement by recorded vote.
Councilwoman Hoag reported that the Public Works Committee heard a presentation from Amazon about an anticipated drone-delivery service from its Papillion facility expected in 2026; Amazon plans community outreach including open houses and Zoom meetings to explain operations and landing-zone permits. Staff noted the FAA regulates flight operations and the city can permit associated landing facilities.
What comes next: The alley-vacation ordinance will return for a council vote at the next meeting; the Hy-Vee license and subdivision amendment were approved and implementation proceeds per city processes.
