Knoxville public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the sale of four lots in the Veterans District to Sage Homes, Inc. and authorized a $105,500 change order for a water reclamation project. The council also approved two tax abatements for new single-family homes and a site plan for a clinic addition.
- Approved sale of Lots 22, 23, 24, and 25 at Veterans District to Sage Homes, Inc. for $22,000 per lot (all ayes)
- Approved $105,500 change order from C.L. Carroll for Water Reclamation UV Disinfectant Project (all ayes)
- Approved tax abatement for new single-family dwelling at 1812 McKay Drive (all ayes)
- Approved tax abatement for new single-family dwelling at 409 S Sixth Street (all ayes)
- Approved site plan for Eye Health Solutions Clinic building addition at 414 E Main Street (all ayes)
- Approved representation by Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for Knoxville Community School District real estate development (all ayes)
- Approved payment of claims (all ayes)
City Council
The City Council approved the adoption of new employee policies in the City of Knoxville Employee Handbook. The council also approved five retail alcohol licenses for local businesses and set a public hearing for September 5 regarding the 203 E. Main Knoxville Façade Project.
- Adopted new employee policies in the City of Knoxville Employee Handbook
- Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Atlantic & Pacific Pub
- Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Round Window Liquor
- Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Monarca Mexican Food
- Approved Class B Retail Alcohol License for Knoxville 66
- Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Coriglianos Pizzeria
- Set public hearing for Sept. 5, 2023, regarding 203 E. Main Knoxville Façade Project
- Approved payment of claims, including $1,139,784.23 to Elder Corporation
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a building addition and parking at 414 E. Main Street and a wall sign at 112 N. 2nd Street. Members also agreed that staff will prepare proposed amendments to the Commercial Districts Ordinance for a future meeting.
- Approved 8'x8' painted wall sign at 112 N. 2nd Street (6-0)
- Approved site plan for 1,500-square foot addition and parking at 414 E. Main Street (6-0)
- Approved August 8, 2023 agenda (6-0)
- Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved several tax abatements for new residential and commercial construction and authorized change orders for the Veterans Park and VA Phase 1 projects. The council also formally retired the Park Lane Drive TIF District and adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Approved tax abatement for new single-family dwelling at 1613 McKay Drive
- Approved tax abatement for new single-family dwelling at 2011 McKay Court
- Approved tax abatement for new commercial property at 1502 E Main
- Approved $16,606.00 change order #1 from Cushman Excavation for Veterans Park Project (all ayes)
- Approved $9,999.00 change order #3 from Elder Corporation for VA Phase 1 Project (all ayes)
- Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan (all ayes)
- Adopted ordinance retiring the Park Lane Drive TIF District (all ayes)
- Approved payment of claims (all ayes)