Scottsbluff, Nebraska
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Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board
The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will discuss and consider a recommendation to city council on a Class I liquor license application for the Riverside Zoological Foundation d/b/a Riverside Discovery Center at 1600 South Beltline Highway West, also naming Tiffany Schank as liquor license manager. The board will also approve minutes from the April 1, 2026 regular meeting.
- New Class I liquor license application for Riverside Zoological Foundation d/b/a Riverside Discovery Center, 1600 South Beltline Highway West, with Tiffany Schank as proposed manager
Planning Commission
Civil Service Commission
City Council
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Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board
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Library Board
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Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board
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Recent meetings
City Council
The City Council will consider a third reading of an ordinance to rezone two lots from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial, and discuss a construction management agreement for downtown revitalization. The consent calendar includes approving bid specs for the Lincoln Court Sanitary Sewer Extension and setting a public hearing for a liquor license at Riverside Discovery Center. Other items include a community festival permit for a powerlifting event and an amended liquor license for Cigarette Chain.
- Third reading of ordinance rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, B&B Subdivision from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial
- Approval of bid specifications for Lincoln Court Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, advertising for bids due July 28, 2026
- Downtown Revitalization Construction Management Agreement between Panhandle Area Development District and City
- Community Festival Permit for Warehouse Fitness Center and Iron Plains Powerlifting, closing Avenue B on July 18
- Amended liquor license application for Waheguru Ji Scottsbluff d/b/a Cigarette Chain at 323 East Overland Drive
City Council
The City Council will hold second readings on an ordinance adding permitted uses to the O-P Office and Professional District and an ordinance to rezone Lots 1 and 2 of B&B Subdivision to heavy commercial. A third reading will consider annexing Fairway Estates Addition. The council will also discuss a preliminary plat and final plat for B&B Subdivision and consider a resolution to place an additional half-cent sales tax on the November general election ballot.
- Second reading: Ordinance adding permitted uses to O-P Office and Professional District
- Second reading: Rezone Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, B&B Subdivision from (A) Agricultural to (C-3) Heavy Commercial
- Third reading: Annexation of Blocks 1–15, Fairway Estates Addition
- Discussion and action on Preliminary Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, B&B Subdivision and Final Plat for Lot 1
- Resolution to place additional half-cent sales tax on November general election ballot
Board of Equalization
The Scottsbluff Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing to consider a special assessment on Lot 2, Second Bluffs Addition (2309 Avenue H) for costs of removing a hazardous tree. Following the hearing, the board will take action on assessing the improvements to the property benefitted by the removal.
- Public hearing to consider special assessment for removal of a hazardous tree at 2309 Avenue H
- Board action on assessing improvements to the property for tree removal costs
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning text amendments and a property rezone near Avenue M and West 27th Street. The council is also scheduled to consider an ordinance for a special assessment at 2309 Avenue H and a three-year police towing contract.
- Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 25, Article 3
- Public hearing for rezone of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, B&B Subdivision near Avenue M and West 27th Street
- First reading of ordinance for special assessment at 2309 Avenue H
- Second reading of ordinance to annex Blocks 1 through 15, Fairway Estates Addition
- Three-year Police Tow contract with Bumper to Bumper Body & Paint
Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board
The Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting, and review of financial reports for the Park Foundation, Cemetery Foundation, and PVB Cougar Park Account. Staff will provide updates on parks, recreation, and cemeteries. The board will also consider scheduling the next meeting for August 12, 2026.
- Approve minutes of the April 15, 2026 meeting
- Review financial reports: Park Foundation, Cemetery Foundation, PVB Cougar Park Account
- Receive updates from Matt, Trevor, Tevia, and Jordan on parks, recreation, and cemeteries
- Schedule next regular meeting for August 12, 2026
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land‑use proposals, including the designation of an Agricultural Estate Dwelling Site at 80194 Sugar Factory Road and the preliminary and final plats for Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of the B&B Subdivision. The commission will also hear a rezoning request to change those lots from Agricultural to C‑3 Heavy Commercial and a zoning text amendment for permitted uses in the O‑P Office and Professional District. The meeting includes approval of May 11, 2026 minutes and scheduling of the next meeting on July 13, 2026.
- Public hearing on designation of Agricultural Estate Dwelling Site at 80194 Sugar Factory Road
- Public hearing on preliminary plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, B&B Subdivision (northeast of W. 27th St and Ave M)
- Public hearing on final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, B&B Subdivision (same location)
- Public hearing on rezoning of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, B&B Subdivision from Agricultural to C‑3 Heavy Commercial
- Public hearing on zoning text amendment to Chapter 25 Article 3 for the O‑P Office and Professional District
City Council
The City Council will consider several items, including first reading of an ordinance to annex Sanitary Improvement District No. 8 (Fairway Estates Subdivision). The consent calendar sets public hearings for a special assessment, a zoning text amendment, and a rezone. The council will also vote on community festival permits, an economic development agreement with High Plains Market, and several engineering service contracts.
- First reading of ordinance to annex Fairway Estates Subdivision (Blocks 1-15)
- Public hearing set for June 15 on rezone of tract northeast of Avenue M and W. 27th Street
- Economic Development Assistance Agreement with Scrunchies Market, LLC d/b/a High Plains Market
- Community festival permits (Western Nebraska Wrestling League, GYMRAT Basketball, Beef Beans & Bluegrass Festival) with street closures
- KENO funding request for $10,000 from CASA of Scotts Bluff County
Library Board
The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library Board will consider adopting a social media policy governing posts on the library's social media pages. The board will also welcome new member Linda King and receive an update on goals from the Community Response Plan. Routine business includes approval of March 2026 meeting minutes and monthly statistics.
- Approval of minutes from March 2026 meeting
- Adopt social media policy for library social media pages
- Welcome Linda King to the Library Board
- Update on goals from Community Response Plan
Board of Equalization
The Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing and then take action on levying special assessments for two properties at 1216 and 1220 5th Avenue where unsafe structures were located. This is the only substantive business on the agenda.
- Public hearing to consider setting special assessments on properties with unsafe structures at 1216 and 1220 5th Avenue
- Board action on levying special assessments for those two properties
City Council
The council will discuss and potentially vote on a resolution to extend ambulance service funding for four years. Other business includes first readings of ordinances for special assessments on demolished unsafe structures and apprentice plumber limits, second readings for annexations and zoning text amendments (fences, Public Use District), and third readings on fowl definitions and another annexation. A community festival permit for a car show on Broadway and approval of the Safe Streets for All final report are also on the agenda.
- Special assessment ordinance for demolition of unsafe structures at 1216 and 1220 5th Avenue
- Second reading of ordinance to annex 21st Avenue and County Road K right-of-way
- Second reading of zoning text amendment regarding fences
- Resolution extending ambulance services funding for four years
- Community festival permit for Broadway Bar and Arcade car show on May 23, closing Broadway between 17th and 18th Streets
Community Redevelopment Authority
LB 840 Application Review Committee
Civil Service Commission
The Commission will consider Police Chief Brass's request to certify the Police Chief Eligible List and will be informed of a conditional offer of employment for a Police Patrol Officer. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 17, 2026 special meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Request to certify the Police Chief Eligible List
- Conditional offer of employment for a Police Patrol Officer
- Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2026 special meeting
Planning Commission
The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary and final plats for Block 1 of Cougar Park at 814 Winter Creek Drive. The commission will also make a recommendation on a petition for annexation from Sanitary Improvement District No. 8. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Public hearing on Preliminary and Final Plats of Block 1, Cougar Park, at 814 Winter Creek Drive
- Recommendation on Petition for Annexation from Sanitary Improvement District No. 8
- Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from April 13, 2026
- Scheduling of next meeting on June 8, 2026
City Council
The Scottsbluff City Council will vote on a Vision Zero resolution aimed at reducing fatal and serious injury crashes. The meeting also includes public hearings on new improvement districts, several annexation and zoning ordinance readings, and requests for special liquor licenses for upcoming community events.
- Adopt Vision Zero policy resolution and authorize mayor to sign
- Public hearing on creation of Paving Improvement District No. 315
- First reading of ordinance to annex two tracts at 21st Avenue and County Road K Right‑of‑Way
- First reading of amendment to create a Public Use District within city zoning
- Consideration of ten special designated liquor licenses for BR Entertainment events at 18th Street Plaza
Business Improvement District
The Business Improvement Board will discuss several parking lot improvement projects, including pavement upgrades to Lot 3 across from WNAC and restriping of lots south of 16th Street on Broadway. The board will also schedule its next meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
- Discussion of improvements to municipal off-street parking lots
- Re-striping parking lines on lots south of 16th Street on Broadway
- Pavement improvements to Lot 3 across from WNAC
- Scheduling of next BIB meeting
City Council
The Scottsbluff City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2026. They will consider consent calendar items including board appointments and a $17,509.25 storm drain change order. Public hearings will be set for May 4 on paving, sewer, water districts, zoning text amendments, and annexation. Second readings of ordinances on labor rates, fowl, and dangerous dogs are scheduled.
- Consent calendar: appointments to Planning Commission (Conrad, Spath), Business Improvement Board (Garhart), Library Board (King)
- Change order decrease of $17,509.25 for 28th & Ave K Storm Drain Improvements
- Claim from Intralinks for $12,687.34 removed from consent calendar
- Public hearings set for May 4 on Paving Improvement District No. 315, Sanitary Sewer District No. 168, Water District No. 106, zoning and code amendments
- Annexation of 21st Avenue/County Road K right-of-way (resolution) and 4500/4502 Avenue I (first reading); second readings on fowl, dangerous dogs, and city labor rates
Civil Service Commission
The Scottsbluff Civil Service Commission and Personnel Advisory Board are meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a report from Chief Brass on a conditional offer of employment, and then conduct interviews of police officer candidates in executive session. The agenda includes no other substantive public business.
- Chief Brass will inform commission of a conditional offer of employment
- Executive session to interview police officer candidates
- Possible executive session for firefighter applicant interviews
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the front yard building setback for Lot 18B, commonly known as 211 West 38th Street. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Public hearing on variance request for reduced front yard setback at 211 West 38th Street (Lot 18B, George Baltes Addition)
Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board
The board will approve minutes from February, receive financial reports, and hear updates on parks, recreation, and cemetery operations. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approve minutes of February 11, 2026 meeting
- Financial report: Park Foundation, Cemetery Foundation, PVB Cougar Park Account
- Park, Recreation, and Cemetery Updates from staff
- New Board Members Update
- Schedule next meeting for June 10, 2026
Library Board
The Scottsbluff Library Board will hold a final vote on a Social Media Policy and accept the resignation of board member Justin McMillan at its April 15, 2026 regular meeting. New staff member Dana Pelto will be introduced. The board will also receive the March 2026 monthly library report and statistics.
- Final vote on Social Media Policy (old business)
- Resignation of board member Justin McMillan
- Introduction of new staff member Dana Pelto
- Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes
- Monthly library report and statistics for March 2026
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on several items, including the designation and expansion of Agricultural Estate Dwelling Sites on Highway 92, a Conditional Use Permit for a residential dwelling at 1223 Broadway, a zoning text amendment regarding fences, ordinance text amendments, and two proposed annexations of land at 4500 and 4502 Avenue I and near 21st Avenue. The commission will also receive the 2025 Annual Report from the Development Services Department. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists hearings and a staff report.
- Public hearing on designation of Agricultural Estate Dwelling Site at 181081 Highway 92
- Public hearing on expansion of Agricultural Estate Dwelling Site at 181015 Highway 92
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for residential dwelling at 1223 Broadway (C‑3 Heavy Commercial District)
- Public hearing on zoning text amendment to Chapter 25 Article 4 regarding fences
- Public hearing on proposed annexation of land at 4500 and 4502 Avenue I