Knoxville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will approve the purchase of a used ladder truck for up to $350,000 and finalize a plat for the Veterans District. The meeting also includes routine approvals of financial reports, meeting minutes, and public hearing notices for January.

• Approve purchase of used ladder truck for KFD, not to exceed $350,000
• Resolution approving final plat for Veterans District Plat 4
• Approve 2026 City Council meeting dates
• Set public hearings for January 5, 2026, on farm land lease and rezoning 1504 E Pleasant Street and 201 W Pearl Street
• Approve Class E Retail Alcohol License and Cigarette Permit for Kwik Star

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, reports, financials, meeting dates, and several permits and licenses. It also approved the final plat for Veterans District Plat 4 and a purchase of a used ladder truck for the fire department not to exceed $350,000. Public hearings were scheduled for a farm‑land lease and two rezoning actions on January 5, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved final plat for Veterans District Plat 4 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of used ladder truck for Fire Dept, up to $350,000 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of listed claims (all ayes)
• Set public hearing Jan 5 2026 for farm‑land lease (all ayes)
• Set public hearing Jan 5 2026 to rezone 1504 E Pleasant St (all ayes)
• Set public hearing Jan 5 2026 to rezone 201 W Pearl St (all ayes)
• Approved Class E retail alcohol license for Kwik Star (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review an application to rezone 1504 E. Pleasant Street from C-2 General Commercial to R-2 Low to Medium Density Residential, an application to rezone 201 W. Pearl Street from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to M-1 Service Commercial/Limited Industrial, and the final plat for The Veterans District Plat 4 Subdivision. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval and a comments period.

• Rezone 1504 E. Pleasant Street C-2 → R-2 for a single‑family home
• Rezone 201 W. Pearl Street C-1 → M-1 for a storage building/contractor shop
• Consider final plat for The Veterans District Plat 4 Subdivision
• Future agenda: review W. Bell Ave corridor planning recommendations
• Future agenda: review zoning regulations for campgrounds and special parking

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved three rezoning applications and a final subdivision plat. The 1504 E Pleasant Street property was changed from C-2 General Commercial to R-2 Low‑to‑Medium Density Residential. The 201 W Pearl Street property was changed from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to M-1 Service Commercial/Limited Industrial. The Veterans District Plat 4 subdivision plat was approved as consistent with the previously approved preliminary plat.

• Approved rezoning of 1504 E Pleasant St to R-2 residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 201 W Pearl St to M-1 Service Commercial/Limited Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Veterans District Plat 4 subdivision (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive the December 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission report. After these items, the commission will adjourn.

• Review November 10, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes
• Receive December 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission report

City Council

The council will adopt the November 17 minutes, grant a Class B retail alcohol license to Brew Oil LLC (Brew #93), and approve a $2,000 change order for the Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements. It will administer the oath of office to Officer Ryan Rexroat. The council will approve six notices of award for the Knoxville Public Safety Building Project, with contracts ranging from $168,000 to $3,868,086, totaling $6,422,711. Finally, the council will approve payment of claims and hear the mayor’s and city manager’s reports.

• Approve Class B Retail Alcohol License for Brew Oil LLC, dba Brew #93
• Approve Change Order #1 for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements – $2,000
• Approve Contract No 2 – Foundations and Interior Concrete to Core Construction Services, LLC – $816,825
• Approve Contract No 5 – General Trade Multi‑Scope to Core Construction Services, LLC – $3,868,086
• Approve Contract No 8 – Fire Protection to Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Company – $168,000

The council approved the consent agenda, the November 17 minutes, a Class B retail alcohol license for Brew #93, and a $2,000 change order for the Veterans District Phase 2 project. It also unanimously approved six notices of award totaling $6.9 million for the Public Safety Building Project. Payment of listed claims was approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (all present voted aye)
• Approved City Council minutes from November 17, 2025
• Approved Class B retail alcohol license for Brew #93
• Approved Change Order #1 for Veterans District Phase 2 ($2,000)
• Approved six Public Safety Building contracts totaling $6.9 M (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed claims (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review two applications for zoning variances. These requests involve lot coverage for an accessory structure and fencing height requirements.

• Variance request for 901 W Jefferson Street to allow an accessory structure that exceeds maximum lot coverage
• Variance request for 701 E Montgomery Street (Mint ‘N More Foundation) for fencing exceeding 4 feet in front and corner side yards

The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It granted a variance to Tim and Deanna Wahl to place an 18' × 14' accessory structure at 901 W Jefferson Street, exceeding the 10% lot‑coverage limit. It also granted a variance to the Mint ‘N More Foundation to install fencing taller than four feet at 701 E Montgomery Street for a community garden. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved variance for 901 W Jefferson St accessory structure (5-0)
• Approved variance for 701 E Montgomery St garden fence (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates regarding the Knoxville Public Safety Building project. The body is also deciding on 2026 recreation and cemetery fees and the appointment of a reserve police officer.

• Approval of 2026 Recreation and Cemetery Fees
• Appointment of Patricia Sultana as a Reserve Officer for Knoxville Police Department
• Knoxville Public Safety Building Project bidding update
• Approval of October 2025 Financials
• Payment of claims

The council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes, fee approvals, and a reserve officer appointment. A separate motion also passed unanimously to approve payment of listed city claims. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved 2026 Recreation and Cemetery Fees (consent agenda)
• Approved Patricia Sultana as Reserve Officer (consent agenda)
• Approved October 2025 Financials (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of listed claims (all ayes)
• Adopted City Council minutes from Nov 3, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Accepted Parks & Recreation Commission minutes (consent agenda)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review the minutes from October 13, 2025, and discuss the November 2025 staff reports. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of October 13, 2025 minutes
• Review of November 2025 staff reports

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. A motion on 2026 fees was passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:20 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 fees (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a tax abatement application for residential improvements and a risk management agreement proxy. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of four firefighters and the approval of city claims.

• Tax abatement application for multi-family residential property at 102 E Robinson Street
• Proxy for the revised Iowa Risk Management Agreement for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool
• Oaths of office for firefighters Travis Hurley, John Kerr, Earl Kimmel, and Curt Wyman
• Approval of payment of claims

The council approved its consent agenda, which included accepting prior meeting minutes, a fire department report, a tax‑abatement application for a multi‑family property at 1020 E Robinson St, and authorizing a proxy for the Iowa Risk Management Agreement. A motion to approve a list of claim payments also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved City Council minutes from Oct 20 2025 (all ayes)
• Accepted Library Board minutes from Oct 13 2025 (all ayes)
• Accepted Knoxville Fire Department September 2025 report (all ayes)
• Approved tax abatement application for improvements to multi‑family property at 1020 E Robinson St (all ayes)
• Authorized City Manager and City Clerk to execute proxy for revised Iowa Risk Management Agreement (all ayes)
• Approved payment of claims listed in agenda (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimously)

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, a reserve officer appointment, police and financial reports, a Class E retail alcohol license for Hy‑Vee Wine & Spirits, and a tax abatement for a new single‑family dwelling at 314 S Fremont. The council will hold a public hearing to approve the plans, specifications, contract form, and cost estimate for the Veterans District Phase 2 Improvement Project. Additional items include a public hearing on a proposed General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan agreement, approval of Change Order #5 for the Larson Street Pump Station project (adjusting the cost by $‑2,353), and payment of outstanding claims.

• Public hearing to approve plans, specifications, contract form, and cost for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvement Project
• Public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan agreement
• Change Order #5 from Wendler, Inc. adjusting Larson Street Pump Station project cost by $‑2,353
• Tax abatement application for new construction at 314 S Fremont
• Class E retail alcohol license approval for Hy‑Vee Wine & Spirits

The council approved the consent agenda, including a reserve officer appointment and a Class E retail alcohol license. It approved a tax abatement for a new single‑family home at 314 S Fremont. The council also approved a resolution to enter a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement not to exceed $16,000,000. Additionally, the council awarded the Veterans District Phase 2 contract to Vanderpool Construction for $624,465 and approved related change orders and final costs.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved Brandon Bach as Reserve Officer (part of consent agenda, all ayes)
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy‑Vee Wine & Spirits (all ayes)
• Approved tax abatement for new single‑family dwelling at 314 S Fremont (all ayes)
• Approved General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement up to $16,000,000 (all ayes)
• Awarded Veterans District Phase 2 contract to Vanderpool Construction for $624,465 (all ayes)
• Approved change order #5 for Larson Street Pump Station Project for –$2,353 (unanimous)
• Approved final cost for Larson Street Pump Station Project (all ayes)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Knoxville Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 13, 2025. The agenda lists a roll call, a presentation of the October 2025 Commission Report, and standard motions for minutes and adjournment. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are identified in the agenda.

The Parks and Recreation Commission reported on recent park improvements, equipment purchases, and program activities. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The commission noted upcoming projects such as winterizing facilities and discussing a potential ball field complex at Young’s Park.

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will consider rezoning Veterans District Phase 2 and expanding the urban renewal area. The meeting also includes approving storm sewer easements with Leighton State Bank and a contract for emergency traffic exit equipment.

• Public hearing set for Veterans District Phase 2 improvement project
• Resolution to expand Knoxville Urban Renewal Area
• Storm and sanitary sewer easements with Leighton State Bank
• Contract for EMS emergency traffic exit equipment ($36,830)
• Rezoning of 202 E Washington Street to C-1

The Knoxville City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the 2009 Zoning Code. It also approved the creation of an Urban Renewal Area and an amendment to the Amended and Restated 28E Agreement with Marion County. Additional actions included a conditional zoning agreement for 202 E Washington Street, a $36,830 purchase of EMS emergency traffic‑exit equipment, and an intergovernmental transfer of public‑funds to the fire department. The consent agenda items were approved by all ayes.

• Approved ordinance amending Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of Urban Renewal Area (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated 28E Agreement (all ayes)
• Approved conditional zoning agreement for 202 E Washington Street (unanimous)
• Approved VanMaanen Electric EMS Emergency Traffic Exit Equipment purchase $36,830 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Transfer of Public Funds Agreement with Iowa DHHS for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, police report, and licensing (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and provide comments to City Council on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan that adds a 10.54‑acre site at 102 N Lincoln Street for a new City Hall/Public Safety Facility. The amendment would expand the Urban Renewal Area and enable financing of up to $16 million in general‑obligation bonds funded by Local Option Sales Tax revenue. No other decisions are on the agenda; future items include corridor and zoning reviews.

• Provide comments to City Council on Urban Renewal Plan amendment adding 10.54‑acre site at 102 N Lincoln Street for new City Hall/Safety Facility
• Potential financing of the project with up to $16,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds using LOST revenue
• Future agenda: review W. Bell Ave corridor and prepare planning recommendations
• Future agenda: review zoning regulations for campgrounds and special parking for large temporary events
• No rezoning, contracts, or fee changes scheduled for this meeting

The commission approved its agenda and the September 9 meeting minutes by voice vote, with all six present members voting yes and one member absent. It then voted to inform City Council that the proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan—adding a 10.54‑acre site at 102 N Lincoln Street for a new City Hall/Public Safety Facility—is appropriate and consistent with the comprehensive plan. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote: all present yes, absent: Roberts)
• Approved September 9 minutes (voice vote: all present yes, absent: Roberts)
• Approved informing City Council that Urban Renewal Plan amendment is appropriate (roll call vote: 6-0, absent: Roberts)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will vote on rezoning two properties to commercial use, approve a site plan for a new public safety building, and authorize bids for Veterans District Phase 2 improvements. The meeting also includes approving financial reports, a $4,000 fire prevention purchase, and a public hearing for an alcohol license.

• Rezone 102 N Lincoln Street to C-2 General Commercial
• Approve site plan for Knoxville Public Safety Building
• Authorize bids for Veterans District Phase 2 improvements
• Approve purchase of fire prevention items up to $4,000
• Set public hearing for October 6 on Veterans District Phase 2 rezoning

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted an ordinance amending the City of Knoxville Zoning Code. The council also approved the site plan for the Knoxville Public Safety Building Project and a resolution to issue the Notice to Bidders for the Veterans’ District Phase 2 Improvement Project.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Adopted ordinance amending the Zoning Code (all ayes)
• Approved site plan for Knoxville Public Safety Building Project (all ayes)
• Approved Notice to Bidders and Ordering of Bids for Veterans’ District Phase 2 Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fire prevention items up to $4,000 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of listed claims (all ayes)
• Tabled rezoning items for 202 E Washington Street until Oct 6, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved Weiler, Inc. application to Iowa Economic Development Authority High Quality Jobs Program (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land‑use applications, including a rezoning request for 202 E Washington Street from R‑3 High Density Residential to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial. The commission will also review a preliminary plat and rezoning of The Veterans District Plat 4 Subdivision, a rezoning of lots 1‑8 of that subdivision to R‑2 PUD Low‑to‑Medium Density Residential, a rezoning of 102 N Lincoln Street to C‑2 General Commercial, and a site plan for a new Knoxville Public Safety Building at 102 N Lincoln Street. The meeting will approve the agenda and minutes, include public comments, and note future planning for the W. Bell Avenue corridor.

• Rezone 202 E Washington Street to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (BLV Holdings, LLC)
• Preliminary plat for The Veterans District Plat 4 Subdivision
• Rezone lots 1‑8 of The Veterans District Plat 4 Subdivision to R-2 PUD Low‑to‑Medium Density Residential
• Rezone 102 N Lincoln Street to C-2 General Commercial
• Site plan for Knoxville Public Safety Building at 102 N Lincoln Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional zoning agreement to rezone 202 E. Washington Street to C‑1 for a thrift store. It also approved the Veterans District Plat 4 preliminary plat, rezoning of lots 1‑8 to R‑2 PUD, rezoning of 102 N Lincoln Street to C‑2 for a new city hall/public safety building, and the site plan for that building. All motions passed by roll‑call vote.

• Approved rezoning of 202 E. Washington St to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial with Conditional Zoning Agreement (Ayes: Butler, Cox, Meyers, Roberts, Swayne, Ziller; Nays: Young)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Veterans District Plat 4 Subdivision (Ayes: Butler, Cox, Meyers, Roberts, Swayne, Young, Ziller; Nays: None)
• Approved rezoning of lots 1‑8 of The Veterans District Plat 4 to R‑2 PUD Low to Medium Density Residential (Ayes: Butler, Cox, Meyers, Swayne, Young, Ziller; Nays: None; Absent: Roberts)
• Approved rezoning of 102 N Lincoln St to C‑2 General Commercial for new city hall/public safety building (Ayes: Butler, Cox, Meyers, Swayne, Young, Ziller; Nays: None; Absent: Roberts)
• Approved site plan for Knoxville City Hall/Public Safety Building at 102 N Lincoln St (Ayes: Butler, Cox, Meyers, Swayne, Young, Ziller; Nays: None; Absent: Roberts)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission reviewed and approved the meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Snodgrass, seconded by Konrad, and passed unanimously. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The council approved the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the pre‑cast portion of the Knoxville Public Safety Building. It then awarded the $1,129,500 pre‑cast contract to MPC Enterprises, Inc. The council also approved a $143,302 local match for the Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund and accepted façade easements for the CDBG‑DTR Project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for pre‑cast package (all ayes)
• Awarded $1,129,500 pre‑cast contract to MPC Enterprises, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved resolution guaranteeing $143,302 local match for Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund (all ayes)
• Approved resolution accepting façade easements for CDBG‑DTR Project (all ayes)
• Approved notice to bidders and ordering of bids for Public Safety Building Project (all ayes)
• Set public hearing Sep 15, 2025 for rezoning 102 N Lincoln Street (all ayes)
• Set public hearing Sep 15, 2025 for Veterans’ District Phase 2 rezoning (all ayes)
• Approved Class C retail alcohol license for Mi Casa Grande (all ayes)

City Council

The Knoxville City Council adopted an amendment to the 2009 Zoning Code. It also approved rezoning of 202 E Washington Street to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial and 1600 S Lincoln Street to C‑2 General Commercial. Additional actions included approving a site plan for Casey’s General Stores, supporting a Rural Innovation Housing Grant, and authorizing several Class E alcohol licenses and payment of listed claims. A public hearing was scheduled for September 2, 2025 on the pre‑cast portion of the Public Safety Building project.

• Adopted zoning code amendment (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning of 202 E Washington St to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning of 1600 S Lincoln St to C‑2 General Commercial (all ayes)
• Approved site plan for Casey’s General Stores at 1600 S Lincoln St (all ayes)
• Approved resolution supporting Rural Innovation Housing Grant (all ayes, Morse abstained)
• Approved Class E retail alcohol licenses for New Star, Hy‑Vee Fast & Fresh, and Hy‑Vee Food Store (all ayes)
• Approved payment of listed claims (all ayes)
• Set public hearing for Sep 2 2025 on pre‑cast package for Public Safety Building

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the rezoning of 1600 S. Lincoln Street from M-1 to C-2 to allow a Casey's gas station and convenience store. It also approved the site plan for that development with no conditions. Additionally, the painted wall sign for the Knoxville Preservation Foundation at 112 S. 15 Street was approved. The rezoning request for 202 E. Washington Street was tabled until the September 9 meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 1600 S. Lincoln St to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Casey's gas station and convenience store at 1600 S. Lincoln St (unanimous)
• Approved painted wall sign for Knoxville Preservation Foundation at 112 S. 15 St (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning application for 202 E. Washington St to C-1 until Sep 9 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and several resolutions, with all ayes. It also approved a $3,763.23 change order for the Larson Street Pump Station, the site plan for Domino's Pizza at 711 W Pleasant Street, and payment of various claims. Public hearings were scheduled for rezoning 1600 S Lincoln Street to C‑2 and 202 E Washington Street to C‑1. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 6:49 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, special meeting minutes, park board application, tax abatement, license, rezoning hearings) – all ayes
• Approved change order #4 for $3,763.23 on Larson Street Pump Station – all ayes
• Approved site plan from Camway, Inc. for Domino's Pizza at 711 W Pleasant Street – all ayes
• Approved payment of listed claims (e.g., AFLAC $174.76, Alliant Energy $1,567.30, etc.) – all ayes
• Set public hearing for August 18, 2025, to rezone 1600 S Lincoln Street to C‑2 General Commercial – approved
• Set public hearing for August 18, 2025, to rezone 202 E Washington Street to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial – approved
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kline’s Quick Time – all ayes
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. – unanimous

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the special meeting agenda and the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It then recommended approval of Camway Inc.'s Domino's Pizza site plan at 711 W Pleasant Street, conditioning approval on modifying the existing pole sign to meet signage requirements. The recommendation passed with all five present members voting aye and no nays.

• Approved July 29 special meeting agenda (voice vote, Ayes: Butler, Meyers, Roberts, Swayne, Young)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (voice vote, Ayes: Butler, Meyers, Roberts, Swayne, Young)
• Recommended approval of Domino's site plan conditioned on sign modification (roll call vote, Ayes: Butler, Meyers, Roberts, Swayne, Young; Nays: none; Absent: Cox, Ziller)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 pm

City Council

The council voted to approve a joint stipulation and agreement with Krosch and Mottet, LLC concerning the property at 621 N Lincoln. All present council members voted aye. The session was then adjourned.

• Approved Joint Stipulation and Agreement with Krosch and Mottet, LLC for 621 N Lincoln (all ayes)
• Adjourned closed session at 9:01 a.m. (Gotta aye, Morse aye, Day aye)
• Reopened open session at 9:12 a.m. (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned council meeting at 9:13 a.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and reports from several boards and a streets finance report. It also approved a $62,764.05 purchase of Amkus Rescue Tools and a resolution to issue a Notice to Bidders for the Public Safety Building Project. Additionally, the council approved payment of numerous vendor claims and two Class C retail alcohol licenses. The meeting was then adjourned in closed session and later reconvened before final adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda items (city council minutes, commission minutes, reports, streets finance report, two alcohol licenses) – all ayes
• Approved purchase of Amkus Rescue Tools for $62,764.05 – all ayes
• Approved resolution to issue Notice to Bidders and order bids for the Knoxville Public Safety Building Project – all ayes
• Approved payment of listed vendor claims and invoices – all ayes
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Dingus Lounge – all ayes
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mrs. D’s – all ayes
• Adjourned into closed session per motion – all ayes
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. – unanimous

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a sign variance for Casey's Marketing Company to install a taller pylon sign at 1600 S. Lincoln Street. It also approved a variance for FS Development LLC to build a detached garage exceeding lot‑coverage limits at 514 S. Brobst Street. Finally, it approved a variance for Stephen and Kathryn Huff to construct a screened porch that encroaches the rear yard at 1901 McKay Drive. All motions passed unanimously (Ayes: Gordon, Hicks, Tupper, Wheelock; Nays: None; Absent: Jones).

• Approved sign variance for Casey's Marketing Co. at 1600 S. Lincoln St (4-0)
• Approved garage variance for FS Development LLC at 514 S. Brobst St (4-0)
• Approved screened porch variance for Stephen and Kathryn Huff at 1901 McKay Dr (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the meeting minutes after a review, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Aaron Fuller, seconded by Konrad, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded in this session.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, the police report, financials, tax abatements, permits and alcohol licenses, with all ayes. A motion passed to approve Change Order #5 from Sternquist Construction for $11,631.85 for the 2023 Street Improvement Project (roll‑call, all ayes). The purchase of Amkus Rescue Tools for $62,764.05 was tabled until the July 21 meeting for additional quotes. The council also approved payment of numerous listed claims (all ayes).

• Approved consent agenda items (all ayes)
• Approved Change Order #5 $11,631.85 for street improvement (roll‑call, all ayes)
• Tabled purchase of Amkus Rescue Tools $62,764.05 (no action)
• Approved payment of listed claims (all ayes)
• Approved tax abatement applications for three single‑family dwellings (all ayes)
• Approved Class E and Class B retail alcohol licenses for several businesses (all ayes)
• Approved cigarette permits for Super Quick Smokes & Kline’s Quick Time (all ayes)
• Approved settlement agreement for first violation with Kline’s Quick Time (all ayes)

City Council

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving minutes, a settlement, a $100,000 property purchase, several licenses and permits, and the May 2025 financials. It then approved a $897,010 contract with Christner Contracting for the CDBG‑DTR Knoxville Façade Improvement Project. The council also passed an ordinance amending fireworks sale rules, set salaries for appointed officers, approved two façade‑improvement grant applications, and authorized a list of payment claims.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes) covering minutes, settlement, property purchase, licenses, permits, reports and financials
• Approved $897,010 façade improvement contract with Christner Contracting, Inc. (all ayes)
• Amended fireworks sale and discharge ordinance (passed 3‑2: Mohler, Gotta, Morse aye; Day, Rankin nay)
• Set salaries/wages for appointed officers and non‑collective bargaining employees (all ayes)
• Approved façade‑improvement grant applications for 112 S Second St and 405 W Pleasant St (passed on roll call)
• Authorized payment of listed claims (all ayes)
• Closed session adjournment (all ayes)
• Final adjournment at 8:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the meeting minutes with all members in favor. The commission elected Jyl DeJong as President, Aaron Fuller as Vice President, and Brandy Snodgrass as Secretary, and approved these officer positions unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes – all in favor
• Elected Jyl DeJong as President – all in favor
• Elected Aaron Fuller as Vice President – all in favor
• Elected Brandy Snodgrass as Secretary – all in favor
• Approved officer positions – all in favor

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved Lacie Kinney’s request for a variance to build a 6‑foot‑tall privacy fence at 814 W. Washington Street. The motion passed unanimously with all four members voting yes and the absent member, Deborah Tupper, not voting. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: Gordon, Hicks, Jones, Wheelock yes; Tupper absent)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote: Gordon, Hicks, Jones, Wheelock yes; Tupper absent)
• Approved variance for 6‑foot fence at 814 W Washington St (roll‑call vote: Gordon, Hicks, Jones, Wheelock yes; Tupper absent)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to approve four of the five Knoxville CDBG Façade Improvement Grant applications. It also authorized change orders for the Larson Street Pump Station Repair, including a $11,749.87 payment and a 39‑day extension. Several Class C, Class E, and Special Class C retail alcohol licenses were approved, and a public hearing was set for June 16 to award the construction contract for the façade improvements.

• Approved four of five CDBG Façade Improvement Grant applications (unanimous ayes)
• Authorized Change Order #1 ($11,749.87) for Larson Street Pump Station Repair (unanimous ayes)
• Authorized Change Order #2 extending completion by 39 days for Larson Street Pump Station Repair (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Dut’s American Legion (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy‑Vee (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pizza Hut (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Rib Shack (unanimous ayes)
• Set public hearing for June 16, 2025 to award construction contract for façade improvements (unanimous ayes)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the FY 2025 budget amendment and scheduled a Tobacco Compliance Hearing. It adopted the City of Knoxville Comprehensive Plan and approved eight façade improvement grant applications. The council also approved payment of claims and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (1-6) – all ayes
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment – all ayes (roll call)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan – all ayes (roll call)
• Approved eight façade improvement grant applications – 3 ayes, 1 nay
• Approved payment of claims – all ayes
• Scheduled Tobacco Compliance Hearing for June 2, 2025 – all ayes
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m. – unanimous

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. A public hearing on the City of Knoxville Comprehensive Plan was opened and then closed with no comments. The commission adopted Resolution No. PZ-05-01-25, formally adopting the Comprehensive Plan for 2025‑2045.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan 2025‑2045 via Resolution No. PZ-05-01-25 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved purchase agreements for multiple lots in the Veterans District at $20,000 and $22,000 per lot, and approved a development agreement with Origin Homes. It also authorized the mayor to support workforce‑housing tax credit applications and approved an emergency $76,000 gym heater replacement. Additionally, the council set a public hearing for the FY2025 budget amendment and approved a one‑year lease for the Knoxville Senior Center.

• Approved purchase agreement for lots 7‑9, 28, 34 at $20,000 per lot (4‑1 vote)
• Approved purchase agreement for lots 3‑6, 16 at $22,000 per lot (4‑1 vote)
• Approved development agreement with Origin Homes in Veterans District (4‑1 vote)
• Authorized mayor to sign letter supporting Origin Homes Workforce Housing Tax Credit (4‑1 vote)
• Approved resolutions supporting Huegerich Holdings and Kading Properties Workforce Housing Tax Credit applications (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year lease agreement for Knoxville Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved emergency gymnasium heater replacement for $76,000 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY2025 budget amendment on May 19 (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda with all ayes. A resolution to sell the 710 W Washington property and reimburse the new owners $10,000 after demolition passed 4‑1. The FY 2026 city budget was adopted unanimously. A separate resolution proposing disposal of another real‑property interest also passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved resolution to sell 710 W Washington property with $10,000 reimbursement (4-1)
• Adopted FY 2026 city budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution proposing disposal of an interest in real property by sale (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims (all ayes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved three items. It granted a variance to Larry Bumgardner to exceed the 16‑foot height limit for an accessory building at 817 E. Marion Street. It also approved special use permits for a Contractor’s Shop and a Self‑Storage Facility at 613 W. Pleasant Street. All motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved April 16, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 19, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 817 E. Marion St (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Contractor’s Shop at 613 W. Pleasant St (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Self‑Storage Facility at 613 W. Pleasant St (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the April 8 agenda by voice vote. It also approved the March 11 meeting minutes by voice vote. Members discussed the revised draft of the Knoxville Comprehensive Plan 2025‑2045, expressed support, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote: Ayes Cox, Meyers, Young, Ziller; Nays none)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (voice vote: Ayes Cox, Meyers, Young, Ziller; Nays none)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and set public hearings for the FY 2026 budget and the sale of the property at 710 W Washington Street. Six amendments to the City Code (various Title 9 chapters and sections) were adopted unanimously. An affiliation agreement with Jefferson County Ambulance Service EMS Academy and a $28,334 purchase of Gentac V110 equipment were also approved, followed by a vote to pay pending claims.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Set public hearing for FY 2026 budget on April 21, 2025
• Set public hearing to dispose of 710 W Washington St property on April 21, 2025
• Adopted six ordinance amendments (Title 9 Chapters 1, 4, 6A‑6C, 2, 13) unanimously
• Approved affiliation agreement between Jefferson County Ambulance Service EMS Academy and Knoxville Fire Department (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of Gentac V110 computer system for $28,334.32 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of outstanding claims (all ayes)

City Council

The council moved to end the public hearing at 6:02 p.m. and the motion was approved unanimously. A second motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:02 p.m. was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to close hearing at 6:02 p.m. approved (all ayes)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:02 p.m. approved (all ayes)