The council changed the land-use plan and rezoned 3.24 acres near 1826 Hickman Road so Broadlawns Medical Center can build an employee parking lot, by a 6–1 vote.
Approved the land-use plan change and rezoning, then passed the ordinance on first reading and waived the rest for final passage (roll calls 26-0778 and 26-0779), each 6–1. Moved by Simonson, seconded by Voss. Nays: Mandelbaum. Passed 6–1; voting no: Josh Mandelbaum.
What this means (Rezoning): Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry.
How each member voted
| Official | Seat | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Boesen | Mayor | Yes |
| Carl Voss | At-large | Yes |
| Mike Simonson | At-large | Yes |
| Rob X. Barron | Ward 1 | Yes |
| Linda Westergaard | Ward 2 | Yes |
| Josh Mandelbaum | Ward 3 | No |
| Joe Gatto | Ward 4 | Yes |
More from the record
Broadlawns Medical Center asked to rezone several vacant parcels south of Hickman Road, across from the hospital, from "N5" and "NX1" neighborhood districts to Limited "P2" Public, Civic and Institutional, and to change the land-use plan from Low Density Residential to Public/Semi-Public. The lot would serve employees, freeing parking on campus for patients and visitors. Staff and the Plan and Zoning Commission (9–0 on May 21, 2026) recommended approval with two conditions: an enhanced pedestrian crossing on Hickman Road and driveway locations approved by the City Engineer. Resolution, staff report and P&Z record, roll call 26-0777 (saved copy)
The alternative
No other options were presented in the record.
Housing and neighborhood
- Who
- Neighbors south of Hickman Road near Broadlawns
- How
- 3.24 acres planned for low-density housing can become a surface parking lot
- When
- Construction date: Not in the record
- Source
- Resolution 26-0777 (saved copy)
Health and safety
- Who
- People crossing Hickman Road
- How
- Any future lot requires an enhanced pedestrian crossing on Hickman Road
- When
- With the parking lot
- Source
- Resolution 26-0777 (saved copy)
Source Agenda for the whole meeting, item 56 (saved copy) · Full minutes for the whole Jun 29, 2026 meeting, p. 11 (roll call 26-0777 to 26-0779) (saved copy) · Resolution and staff report (saved copy)