Approve minutes of April 10, 2018 Regular Meeting
approve the minutes of the April 10, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Follow & discuss this decision →City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — April 24, 2018
On April 24, 2018, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 34 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The City Council met and approved the minutes from their previous meeting. They unanimously approved several resolutions related to alcoholic beverage licenses, a pension for an employee, and updates to city plans and zoning. The council also authorized agreements for park improvements, transit projects, and budget software, along with setting tax payments for the Utilities Board.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Everything taken up, in order
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Alcoa Highway Liquors alcohol license
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ma Ambe, Inc. d/b/a Alcoa Highway Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ma Ambe, Inc. d/b/a Alcoa Highway Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Frontier Package Store alcohol license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Frontier Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Frontier Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Middlebrook Liquor Store alcohol license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Middlebrook Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Middlebrook Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sam's Club #8256 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Sam's East, Inc. dba Sam's Club #8256 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Sam's East, Inc. dba Sam's Club #8256 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Sam's Club #6572 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Sam's East, Inc. dba Sam's Club #6572 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Sam's East, Inc. dba Sam's Club #6572 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #4167 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #4167 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #4167 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #2932 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #2932 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #2932 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #2310 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #2310 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #2310 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #2065 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #2065 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #2065 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #1320 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #1320 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #1320 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Walmart #1318 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #1318 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wal-Mart Stores East, LP dba Walmart #1318 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #694 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #694 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #694 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #687 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #687 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #687 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #685 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #685 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #685 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #682 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #682 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #682 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #678 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #678 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #678 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #677 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #677 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #677 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #676 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #676 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #676 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #674 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #674 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #674 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve Certificate of Compliance for Food City #655 wine license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #655 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Food City #655 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Grant pension to Terry L. Griffitt
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,390.82 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry L. Griffitt, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,390.82 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry L. Griffitt, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Reappoint Jody Mullins to Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution reappointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.
A Resolution reappointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend Knoxville City Code regarding beer permits
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →Adopt the 2018 One Year Plan from Metropolitan Planning Commission
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2018 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville.
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2018 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville.
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Rezone property on Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-4
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant.
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Rezone property on Hinton Avenue from I-2 to O-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Johnny Lewis EM Jellinek Center, Applicant.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Johnny Lewis EM Jellinek Center, Applicant.
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →Appreciate Aslan Foundation donation for Fort Dickerson Park entrance
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its generous donation of up to $330,000.00 to design and construct an enhanced entranceway to Fort Dickerson Park at Augusta Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Aslan Foundation for its generous donation of up to $330,000.00 to design and construct an enhanced entranceway to Fort Dickerson Park at Augusta Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →Authorize agreement for Fort Dickerson Parking Lot Improvement Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Parking Lot Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $1,770,305.15.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Parking Lot Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $1,770,305.15.
Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →Authorize agreement for KAT Summit Hill Transit Stop Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the KAT Summit Hill Transit Stop Project for an amount not to exceed $213,828.50.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the KAT Summit Hill Transit Stop Project for an amount not to exceed $213,828.50.
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Stephanie Welch
Follow & discuss this decision →Contract with Questica, Inc. for budget software
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Questica, Inc. to provide the City with software which will enable the City to develop and maintain the City budget in a collaborative and secure environment for an amount not to exceed $202,727.00.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Questica, Inc. to provide the City with software which will enable the City to develop and maintain the City budget in a collaborative and secure environment for an amount not to exceed $202,727.00.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Set in lieu of tax payments for KUB electric and gas systems
A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.
A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Authorize agreement for conservation of Mayor portraits
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Andrew Hurst to perform conservation and restoration to all oil and photographic portraits of Knoxville Mayors, including frames as needed, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Andrew Hurst to perform conservation and restoration to all oil and photographic portraits of Knoxville Mayors, including frames as needed, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Stephanie Welch
— Aye
Andrew Roberto
— Aye
Seema Singh
— No
Lauren Rider
— Aye
Mark Campen
— Aye
Gwen McKenzie
— Aye
George C. Wallace
— Aye
Marshall Stair
— Aye
Finbarr Saunders
— Aye
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Appropriate funds for Febb and Harry Burn memorial statue
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Mark Campen
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