Knoxville, Iowa
Recent meetings
City Council
The Knoxville City Council will vote on a resolution supporting a workforce housing tax incentive application by Origin Homes 2026 LLC. The consent agenda includes tax abatements for a new home at 404 S Seventh St and commercial improvements at 1 Sprint Car Place, along with a minimum assessment agreement for the Dennis Albaugh Suites at the Sprint Car Hall of Fame. The council will also discuss adding bicycle and micromobility regulations to city code and administer oaths to new firefighters and a police officer.
- Resolution supporting workforce housing tax incentive application to Iowa Economic Development Authority by Origin Homes 2026 LLC
- Tax abatement for new single-family dwelling at 404 S Seventh St
- Tax abatement for general improvements at 1 Sprint Car Place
- Minimum assessment agreement for Dennis Albaugh Suites at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum
- Discussion and possible action to add bicycle and micromobility regulations to city code
City Council
The Knoxville City Council will vote on a resolution setting salaries for appointed officers and non-collective bargaining unit employees for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. They will also decide on four facade improvement grant applications and approve several cigarette, tobacco device, and alcohol permits. The consent agenda includes minutes from various boards, police and fire reports, and May 2026 financials.
- Approve resolution setting salaries/wages for appointed officers and non-union employees for FY beginning July 1, 2026
- Approval of four (4) Knoxville Facade Improvement Grant applications
- Approve cigarette permits for multiple retailers effective July 1, 2026
- Approve Special Class C retail alcohol license for Rib Shack
- Approve Class E retail alcohol license for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
The City Council approved a resolution establishing salaries and wages for appointed officers and non-collective bargaining employees starting July 1, 2026. The council also approved several business permits and facade improvement grants.
- Approved resolution setting salaries/wages for appointed officers and non-collective bargaining employees (roll-call vote)
- Approved four Knoxville Façade Improvement Grant Applications (roll-call vote)
- Approved cigarette permits effective July 1, 2026, for 16 vendors
- Approved tobacco device permit effective July 1, 2026, for Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape
- Approved Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Rib Shack
- Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
- Approved payment of claims (all ayes)
- Approved amended consent agenda including May 2026 financials and various board minutes (all ayes)
Board of Adjustment
The Knoxville Board of Adjustment will consider a variance to allow construction of a detached garage with covered porch that exceeds the 10% lot coverage limit for accessory structures at 913 N Kent Street. The applicant, Katherine Hilliard, requests approval for a 896-square-foot structure (12.4% of lot area) where 720 square feet is allowed. The board may approve, deny, or table the request. Also on the agenda: appointment of chair and vice chair for 2026 and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Variance request to exceed accessory structure lot coverage limit (10% → 12.4%) at 913 N Kent Street
- Proposed 24x24 ft detached garage with 24x10 ft covered porch (total 896 sq ft)
- Rear neighbor at 912 N Harlan St already has 14.2% lot coverage from similar structures
- Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2026
- Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
City Council
The Knoxville City Council will consider resolutions to declare city-owned properties (City Hall, Fire Station, and the Laundry Building) as surplus and authorize their sale. They will also vote on a lease agreement with the Knoxville Senior Center and a budget amendment for the Water Works. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and personnel matters.
- Resolution to declare City Hall property surplus and authorize sale
- Resolution to declare Fire Station property surplus and authorize sale
- Resolution to declare Laundry Building property surplus and authorize sale
- Resolution approving a lease between the city, Marion County, and the Knoxville Senior Center
- Resolution amending the 2025-26 budget for the Knoxville Water Works
The Knoxville City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, a budget amendment for the Water Works, and a retail alcohol license for Dut's American Legion. They approved a lease with the Knoxville Senior Center and passed three separate motions declaring city-owned real property surplus and authorizing its sale. The council also approved a lengthy list of claims payments and entered two closed sessions (litigation and personnel) from which no action was taken before adjourning.
- Approved consent agenda: minutes, budget amendment, and alcohol license (all ayes)
- Approved lease between city, Marion County, and Knoxville Senior Center
- Declared three city-owned properties surplus and authorized sale (three separate motions, each passed on roll-call vote)
- Approved payment of claims totaling over $1.9 million
- Adjourned to closed session under 21.5(c) for litigation (5-0), reconvened with no action
- Adjourned to closed session under 21.5(i) for personnel (5-0), reconvened with no action
- Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The Knoxville City Council will hold public hearings on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment and on the status of the CDBG Downtown Facade Revitalization Project. They will consider a resolution supporting Kading Properties' workforce housing tax credit application for 111 multi-family units in Phase 2 of The Villas on Bell Avenue. The council will also vote on six facade improvement grants, two alcohol licenses, and routine reports from police and fire departments.
- Resolution supporting Kading Properties' workforce housing tax credit application for 111 units in Phase 2 of The Villas on Bell Avenue
- Public hearing and resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment
- Public hearing on the Status of Funded Activities (SOFA) for the Knoxville CDBG Downtown Facade Revitalization Project
- Approval of six Knoxville Facade Improvement Grant applications
- Approval of Class E retail alcohol licenses for Casey's General Store #1610 and Kline's Quick Time
The City Council approved a resolution for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment following a public hearing. Council also supported a tax credit application for 111 multi-family housing units at the Villas on Bell Avenue. Additionally, six facade improvement grants and various retail alcohol licenses were approved.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment (roll-call vote)
- Approved resolution supporting Kading Properties’ Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application for 111 units (roll-call vote)
- Approved six Knoxville Façade Improvement Grant Applications (all ayes)
- Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey’s General Store #1610 (all ayes)
- Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kline’s Quick Time (all ayes)
- Approved payment of claims (all ayes)
- Approved amended consent agenda (all ayes)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and consider first adoption of an ordinance rezoning 205 N Iowa Street to C-2, with possible waiver of second and third readings. Consent agenda items include a change order for the Veterans District Phase 2 project ($3,490) and setting a public hearing for the FY2026 budget amendment. Three ceremonial proclamations will be read.
- Public hearing and first consideration to rezone 205 N Iowa Street to C-2
- Change Order #3 for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements in the amount of $3,490
- Set public hearing for May 18, 2026 to approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment
- Mayoral proclamations for ALS Awareness Month, Police Week, and Municipal Clerk's Week
The City Council approved a zoning code amendment for 205 N Iowa Street following a public hearing. The council also approved a consent agenda including a project change order and scheduled a budget amendment hearing. A series of claims for city services and public safety projects were approved for payment.
- Approved rezoning of 205 N Iowa Street (roll-call vote)
- Approved $3,490 change order for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements
- Set public hearing for FY 2026 Budget Amendment for May 18, 2026
- Approved payment of claims, including $306,035 to Cushman Construction for public safety
- Approved April 20, 2026, City Council meeting minutes
- Accepted Airport Commission meeting minutes from April 11, 2026
- Accepted the Brooks Garden Update
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the sale of real property, then consider resolutions to adopt the budget and direct the sale. They will also vote on a final plat for the Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street and set a public hearing for a rezoning at 205 N Iowa Street. Several alcohol licenses and routine consent agenda items are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt the FY2027 city budget
- Public hearing and resolution directing the sale of an interest in real property
- Resolution approving the final plat for Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street
- Set a public hearing for May 4, 2026 to rezone 205 N Iowa Street
- Approve change order #2 for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements ($960)
The City Council unanimously approved the 2026-2027 Budget following a public hearing. Other key actions included approving a subdivision plat and authorizing the sale of real property.
- Adopted the 2026-2027 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for the sale of an interest in real property (roll-call vote)
- Approved Change Order #2 for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements for $960 (all ayes)
- Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Dingus Lounge
- Approved Class E Retail Alcohol Licenses for Casey’s General Store #4574 and New Star
- Set public hearing for May 4, 2026, to rezone 205 N Iowa Street
- Approved payment of claims
Board of Adjustment
The Knoxville Board of Adjustment will vote on three homeowner variance applications to allow encroachments into required setbacks, including a continued request for a garage at 1301 Sunrise Drive. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2026 and approve the March 11 meeting minutes.
- Continue consideration of Wayne and Karol Little's variance for a 24'x28' attached garage addition encroaching 2 feet into the corner side yard at 1301 Sunrise Drive
- Consider Darin and Twyla Hoover's variance for a covered porch encroaching into the corner lot side yard at 105 N 6th Street
- Consider Chad and Emily Des Planque's variances for a detached garage encroaching into the rear yard and exceeding maximum lot coverage at 202 N Brobst Street
- Appoint Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2026
- Introduction to Planning & Zoning workshop announced for May 11 at Oskaloosa Public Library
The Knoxville Board of Adjustment denied a variance for a home addition at 1301 Sunrise Drive (2-1) and approved variances for a covered porch at 105 N 6th Street and a detached garage at 202 N Brobst Street (both 3-0). All votes were recorded with two members absent.
- Denied variance for Wayne and Karol Little to allow home addition encroaching into corner side yard at 1301 Sunrise Drive (2-1)
- Approved variance for Darin and Twyla Hoover to construct a covered porch encroaching into corner side yard at 105 N 6th Street (3-0)
- Approved variances for Chad and Emily Des Planque to build a detached garage encroaching into rear yard and exceeding lot coverage at 202 N Brobst Street (3-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat for the Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street, approve a rezoning request for 205 N Iowa Street from R-2 to C-2, and appoint a chair and vice chair for 2026. Staff will also provide updates on a planning workshop and future zoning reviews.
- Final plat for Red Rocks Station Subdivision creating 3 lots on 3.57 acres at 1870 W Pleasant Street
- Rezoning request for 205 N Iowa Street from R-2 Low to Medium Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial
- Appointment of chair and vice chair for calendar year 2026
- Staff update: Planning & Zoning workshop on May 11 in Oskaloosa
- Future agenda items: review of campground and temporary parking regulations