Approve minutes of February 4, 2025 meeting.
Minutes of February 4, 2025
Motion to approve the minutes
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley
City of Knoxville · City Council
On February 18, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 26 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The City Council approved several appointments to various city committees and boards. They also passed multiple ordinances that included closing a street, renaming a street, and changing zoning classifications for several properties. Additionally, the council authorized agreements for infrastructure projects such as stormwater management, road resurfacing, and a speed management plan.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Minutes of February 4, 2025
Motion to approve the minutes
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Laura Contreras-Alanís to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution appointing Kimberly Mays to serve as the At Large Seat C representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution appointing Mallory Alder to serve as the At Large Seat B representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Helsley)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. William Lyons to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lynne Ghenov to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville. (Requested by Law Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to close a portion of O’Neal Street abutting the north side of City Block 19442, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the street name of Willow Avenue to Patton Street between Florida Street and McCalla Avenue, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-25-SNC) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Saint Mary Street from INST (Institutional) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Hatfield, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-G-24-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1914 Huron Street from INST (Institutional) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jim Hatfield, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1316 Grand Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, North American Islamic Trust Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of Anthony Bryant for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Callahan Drive, Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to consider Ordinances 9-f, 9-g, and 9-h at the same time
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →Motion to approve Ordinances 9-f, 9-g, and 9-h
Moved by unrecorded
An Ordinance approving the request of Anthony Bryant for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Callahan Drive Mixed Use-Special District for property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve Ordinances 9-f, 9-g, and 9-h
Moved by unrecorded
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to C-G-1 (General Commercial), Anthony Bryant, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve Ordinances 9-f, 9-g, and 9-h
Moved by unrecorded
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Kingston Court from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Kingston Court, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Wallwood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-K-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance on second reading
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,206,000.00 to provide professional services for Phase II of the Stormwater Asset Management Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,365,594.00 for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase I Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Foundation Systems Engineering, P.C. to provide asphalt testing and inspection services for the City's resurfacing program in an annual amount not to exceed $45,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Debbie Helsley
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to develop a citywide Speed Management Plan. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith for the Gay Street Bridge Repair Project, increasing the contract amount by $100,500.00 for a new contract total not to exceed $448,500.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2025. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Spatco Energy Solutions, LLC for the complete installation of an underground fuel tank, mechanical dispensers, and associated work for a new Public Safety Complex fuel site located at 1630 Huron Street, for an amount not to exceed $510,000.00. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Capital Energy Group, LLC for Ballfield lighting removal services at Lakeshore Park for an amount not to exceed $55,780.14. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Carmichaels Lawn Care, LLC for the mowing of Zone D within the City of Knoxville for an annual amount not to exceed $108,210.00. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Debbie Helsley
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Taylor’s Lawn Service for the mowing of zones A, B and C and I40/James White Parkway within the City of Knoxville in an amount not to exceed $622,720.00. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
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