Approve minutes of the June 24, 2025 regular meeting.
Minutes of the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
City of Knoxville · City Council
On July 8, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The City Council met on July 8, 2025, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included rezoning properties, amending agreements for traffic management and special event services, and accepting grant funds for emergency preparedness and equipment. The council also approved appointments to various authorities and task forces.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Minutes of the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution approving the appointment of Markus Chady to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution confirming the appointment of Craig Pickett, Jr. and Shante Southwood to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force. (Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees' Pension System so as to effect certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the Pension System as a qualified governmental pension plan, to incorporate prior amendments into a single document, and to make other housekeeping changes. (Requested by Pension Board)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to consider Ordinances 9-e, 9-f, and 9-g at the same time
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) to accept $21,000.00 as a sub recipient of a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military to maintain KEMA's capability to respond during Department of Energy (DOE) emergencies. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the project funding by $1,653,716.00 for a total amount of $6,225,098.00 with the City funding $1,245,019.60. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Loves Creek Hydrology Study-Phase II, in an amount not to exceed $357,716.40, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (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 execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,586,516.50 for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Middlebrook Pike Advanced Traffic Management System Project in an amount not to exceed $591,529.44. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the Major Update to the Knox County, City of Knoxville and Town of Farragut Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the agreement with Superior Traffic Control, LLC to continue providing special event flagging and traffic control services for the City’s Engineering Department, increasing the annual contract amount by $175,000.00 for a new annual amount of $250,000.00. (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 amend the agreement with AWP, Inc. to continue providing special event flagging and traffic control services for the City’s Engineering Department, increasing the annual contract amount by $50,000.00 for a new annual amount of $75,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $19,000.00 in grant funds as a sub recipient of the 2025 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Laser Methane Detector for the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Fire Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the 2025-2026 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4207 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Jay Bhole Express, Inc. d/b/a Sam's Party Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 2727 Tecoma Drive, Brian Pitcher, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to postpone the ordinance for four weeks
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinances
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance approving the request of Reginald Bell for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-F-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3309 Boyds Bridge Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Reginald Bell, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 4-U-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith