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Lincoln public meetings in 2025

41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Lincoln Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission is scheduled to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025, meeting.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council

Council approves personnel changes and holiday ordinance

The Lincoln City Council approved ordinances modifying the Human Resources Department and recognizing December 26 as a city holiday. The body also authorized a $12,000 contract for a medical control doctor with the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Approve minutes from October 21, 2025

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider routine business items. The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Additional agenda items include staff reports, citizen communications, and scheduling of future work sessions.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council discusses residential moratorium and zoning changes

The City Council held a work session to discuss a moratorium on specific residential projects, rezoning requests, and site plan approvals. The body also reviewed property rezoning and various city appointments.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council adopts rules and appoints officers

The Lincoln City Council held an organizational meeting to establish rules of procedure, appoint officers, and set the schedule for future business. The body unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-03, appointed Jennie Jones as Chairman Pro Tempore, and ratified the Mayor's appointment of Billy Miller as Fire Chief.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Council

Council adopts Ordinance 2026-02 to rezone Tyler William Huckaby's property

The Lincoln City Council held a public hearing on two proposed zoning changes, tabling the rezoning of The Seals 2012 Irrevocable Trust property. The council adopted Ordinance 2026-02, re‑zoning Tyler William Huckaby's property along Lock 4 Road and McLain Avenue to RS‑2(SD). A motion was passed to authorize the mayor to record a final plat for a 50‑ft public right‑of‑way strip on Complex Drive. The minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting were also approved.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission will consider annexing and rezoning a Colvin Rd parcel to RS‑3 residential.

The commission will hold a public hearing on four land‑use proposals. Two proposals involve a parcel on Colvin Road, one to annex and zone it as RS‑3 residential and another to rezone the same parcel from RE to RS‑3. The other two proposals seek to rezone parcels on Lock Four Road from manufactured housing (MH) to residential estate (RE). The meeting will also approve the September 16, 2025 minutes.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council establishes defensive driving school and approves liquor license

The City Council adopted an ordinance to create a pre-diversional defensive driving school program. The body also approved a restaurant retail liquor license and authorized contracts for auditing and garbage truck leasing.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council approves run-off election results

The City Council held a called meeting to address a single item of business. The body voted to approve the results of a run-off election.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council

Council approves funds for Out‑Board Drag Boat tournament at Lincoln’s Landing

The Lincoln City Council held public hearings on two conditional‑use proposals for 12493 Stemley Road. It then adopted Ordinance 2025‑46 to allow a gasoline/service station and Ordinance 2025‑47 to allow a climate‑controlled storage facility at that site. The Council also adopted Resolution 2025‑68 to appropriate public funds for the Out‑Board Drag Boat Association tournament at Lincoln’s Landing. Additional items included a streetlight installation and signage authorization.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission will consider rezoning two US‑78 parcels to Single‑Family Special District

The Lincoln Planning Commission will discuss two rezoning requests. One moves two parcels on US Highway 78 from Manufactured Housing to Residential Single‑Family Special District under the Pine Hills Subdivision Master Plan. The other changes a parcel on Lock Four Road from RS‑2 to RS‑2(SD) under the Edgefield Subdivision Master Plan. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council approves hotel development agreement and multiple zoning changes

The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding zoning, taxes, and land use. The body also approved a project development agreement with Cobblestone and a land swap with Tyler Huckaby.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on two conditional-use requests for Stemley Road property

The Lincoln Planning Commission will decide on two conditional-use applications for the same 33-acre parcel at 12493 Stemley Road. One request would allow a gasoline/service station, and the other would allow a climate-controlled storage facility. Both resolutions include conditions requiring new streets and future development areas.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council awards $7.8 million police department project bid

The City Council awarded a contract for Police Department Project No. 24001 and rescinded a previous budget amendment for two patrol officer positions. The council also approved several resolutions to assess weed abatement costs against specific properties.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council adopts vapor product ordinance and adds police positions

The City Council adopted a Consumable Vapor Product Ordinance and amended the FY-2025 Budget to fund two additional patrol officer positions. The body also approved equipment purchases and election officer appointments.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning and truck wash on McCaig Road

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property owned by Unique D Inc on McCaig Road. The body will discuss changing the land use from heavy manufacturing to general business and allowing a commercial truck wash as a conditional use.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council awards $2.7 million for Stemley Road Park construction

The City Council adopted ordinances for lodging and business licenses and approved funding for street paving, lighting, and parks. The body also authorized funds for professional fishing tournaments and approved a liquor license for a local restaurant.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council approves zoning changes and budget amendments

The City Council decided on several zoning ordinances and budget adjustments for city departments. The body also authorized grant applications and issued certificates of election for three council wards.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 215-lot subdivision on Stemley Road

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning ordinance amendments and a new land subdivision. The body is deciding on the approval of residential plats for two different developments.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council approves $1.3 million loan application and property annexations

The City Council adopted ordinances for zoning changes and property annexation. The body also approved funding for fishing tournaments and authorized a loan for wastewater infrastructure.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

City Council approves $4.8M in water infrastructure contracts and appoints new clerk

The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting on May 27, 2025, approving contracts totaling $4.8 million for water system improvements and adopting an annual report. The council also appointed Sherry L. Lawson as City Clerk-Treasurer effective June 5, 2025.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on four rezoning and land-use changes

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on four rezoning requests and one conditional-use permit for a recreational vehicle park. The items involve property owners John Thomas Davis, G67 Development LLC, and Shuler Land & Timber LLC, located along Haynes Road, Dry Valley Road, and Speedway Industrial Drive in Lincoln, Alabama.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council increases Stemley Road Park Project funding to $1,355,940

The City Council approved funding increases for a park project and authorized a garbage truck lease. The body also approved alcohol permits for a Speedway location and suspended bid requirements for emergency wastewater equipment.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

Council approves $220,018 purchase of Kenworth T280 truck, discusses RV rental meters and right-of-way

The City Council approved two purchases: a 2024 Kenworth T280 truck for $220,018 from Ingram Equipment Company and three floating aluminum boat docks for $86,978.76 from Lake Wedowee Docks to replace docks at Lincoln's Landing. They also discussed topics including Cloud Nine Drive/Cloud Nine Lane right-of-way, master meters for RV rentals, and BZA appointments. The Council held an executive session to discuss job performance of a current employee.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews land parcels on Greer Street and Dry Valley Road

The Planning Commission is reviewing two parcels of land totaling approximately 5.16 acres. The parcels are located near Greer Street and Dry Valley Road.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider changes to office-warehouse standards

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the City of Lincoln’s Zoning Ordinance 2015-11. The proposed changes specifically target the special development standards for office-warehouse uses.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council approves economic development warrants and project agreement

The City Council considered an economic development project involving AJM, LLC LINCOLN AL and RK Holdings, LLP. The body voted to adopt Ordinance 2025-29 regarding the issuance of Taxable General Obligation Warrants, Series 2025-B.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Council

Council approved three zoning changes and a $308k park restroom contract

The Lincoln City Council held a public hearing and then voted on three zoning ordinances: re-zoning parcels on Rushing Springs Road and Ragland Street. They also awarded a $308,000 contract for the Moseley Park Restroom Project, amended the water department budget for vehicle purchases, and approved a change order for McCaig Road reconstruction.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Public hearing on rezoning and annexation for Dry Valley Farms Subdivision

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold three public hearings on March 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Two hearings concern the Dry Valley Farms Subdivision: a rezoning request from RS-1 to RS-3(SD) and an annexation with RS-3(SD) zoning, proposed by John Thomas Davis and G67 Development LLC. A third hearing addresses subdividing a 5.5-acre parcel along Greer Street and Dry Valley Road into 13 lots, requested by GC Construction Group, LLC.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council

Council approves $359,124 ambulance purchase and right-of-way vacation

The Lincoln City Council approved several items including the purchase of a 2024 Ford F550 ambulance for $359,124 and a resolution vacating a right-of-way on Blue River Drive. They also authorized a $12,500 consulting agreement with NextSite and a working agreement with Talladega County. Mayor Watson appointed Jeff Morgan to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

City Council

Council approves road assumption and fishing trail sponsorship

The Lincoln City Council held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-31 to sponsor the Airport Marine High School Fishing Trail, appropriating public funds for promotion. The council also adopted Resolution 2025-32 to assume authority over St. Mary Road, Rushing Springs Road, and Colvin Road from Talladega County. Additional actions included approving an addendum to the EFP Broadband MOU, appointing Drew Rutledge to the Public Park Authority board, and authorizing a construction engineering services contract for McCaig Road East Reconstruction.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

City Council

Council discusses Chamber of Commerce contract, holds executive session

The Lincoln City Council held a work session to discuss a contract with the Chamber of Commerce. They also went into executive session to discuss the character and competence of city employees. No votes or actions were taken during the session.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear conditional use request for office warehouse on Ragland Street

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 18, 2025, to receive public comments on a conditional use request to allow an office warehouse on a parcel located along Ragland Street. The sole item on the agenda is this conditional use application for Parcel Number 61-03-08-34-0-000-043.002. No other business is scheduled.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider 49-lot subdivision on Russell Road

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 18, 2025, to receive comments on a proposal to subdivide an 11.18-acre parcel along Russell Road into 49 lots. The property, owned by ALW Healthcare Consulting LLC, is located within city limits and is identified by Tax Map parcel number 61-03-08-28-3-009-019.000.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on two rezoning requests

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to debate two zoning requests. The commission will consider changing the zoning designations for properties on Stemley Road and Ragland Street.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council

Council adopts mayor/council salary ordinance, re-establishes voting districts

The Lincoln City Council held a regular meeting and voted on several items. They adopted Ordinance 2025-24 setting monthly salaries for mayor and council members effective November 3, 2025, and Ordinance 2025-25 re-establishing voting districts. Two weed abatement cost assessments were also approved via resolutions.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

City Council

Council re-zones Taylors Farm parcels, approves liquor licenses, street lights, and $40,575 reimbursement

The Lincoln City Council held a public hearing and voted on two ordinances to re-zone parcels in the Taylors Farm Subdivision from RS-2 Residential Single Family to RS-2 with Special District overlays. The council also approved the installation of three street lights on Lake Pointe Drive, a $40,575 reimbursement to Big Mitten Corporation for Claude Lane improvements, and several liquor licenses for local businesses.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

City Council

Lincoln City Council discusses Claude Lane improvements and redistricting

The City Council held a work session to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. The body reviewed potential expenditures and city planning updates.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

City Council

Council discusses $40,575 Claude Lane spending, salaries, redistricting

The Lincoln City Council held a work session to discuss several topics including mayor and council salaries, redistricting maps, qualification fees, a $40,575 expenditure to Big Mitten Corporation for Claude Lane improvements, planning and zoning updates, Dovetail Landing, and city/county roads. No votes were taken; the session was for discussion only.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission suspends all agenda items due to low attendance

The Lincoln Planning & Zoning Commission met on January 21, 2025, but immediately voted to suspend all agenda items because only five members were present. The meeting then adjourned without discussing or deciding any substantive matters.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council

Council approves funding for multiple fishing tournaments and extends road contract

The council held a public hearing on appropriating funds for fishing tournament sponsorships, with no public comment. They adopted nine resolutions authorizing public funds for various bass fishing organizations, including the Alabama Bass Trail and Coosa River Team Trail. Also approved a one-year extension of a contract with Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction. All items passed unanimously.

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