Knoxville, IA

City Council

The Knoxville City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals and a notable ordinance. The main item is the second consideration and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 11 of the city code regarding bicycle and micromobility regulations. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, financials, budget transfers, and alcohol license approvals, plus a public hearing on building code amendments.

• Ordinance amending bicycle and micromobility regulations (ORD 26-4)
• Set public hearing for Sept. 8, 2026 on Title 8 building code amendments
• Approve Special Class C retail alcohol license for The Locke
• Approve Class C retail alcohol license for One Eleven Public House
• Approve July 2026 financials and budget transfers (RES 08-43-26)

The Knoxville City Council approved an ordinance amending bicycle and micromobility regulations, changing the minimum age from 12 to 14, on a roll call vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a public hearing date for building code amendments, and approved payment of claims. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted ordinance amending bicycle/micromobility age from 12 to 14 (roll call vote)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, fire report, financials, and alcohol licenses
• Set public hearing for September 8, 2026 on Title 8 building code amendments
• Approved payment of claims totaling over $500,000

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the city code regarding bicycle and micromobility regulations. The body is also reviewing the final costs for the Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements Project.

• Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 11 - Bicycle and Micromobility Regulations
• Resolution approving final cost for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements Project
• Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
• Payment of claims

The Knoxville City Council approved the final cost and accepted work for the Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements Project, and adopted an ordinance amending bicycle and micromobility regulations to change the minimum age from 12 to 14. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a special Class C retail alcohol license for Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, and approved payment of claims. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and alcohol license (all ayes)
• Accepted work and approved final cost for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements Project (all ayes)
• Adopted ordinance amending bicycle/micromobility age from 12 to 14 (roll call vote)
• Approved payment of claims (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will review several tax abatement requests and a change order for street improvements. The body is also deciding on various business permits and alcohol licenses.

• Change Order #1 for the 2026 Street Improvement Project in the amount of $6,208
• Urban Revitalization Tax Abatement for property at 309 North Harlan
• Tax abatement application for general improvements at 414 E Robinson St
• Class E Retail Alcohol License for Walmart Supercenter #2935
• Cigarette and tobacco device permits for Super Quick Liquor and New Star

The Knoxville City Council approved the amended consent agenda, including minutes, reports, permits, and resolutions for tax abatements and street improvements. They also approved the payment of claims totaling over $1.3 million. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved amended consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved payment of claims (all ayes)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2026 Streets Improvement Project for $6,208
• Approved Urban Revitalization Tax Abatement for 309 North Harlan
• Approved tax abatement for single-family residential improvements
• Approved cigarette permits for Super Quick Liquor
• Approved tobacco device permits for New Star
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Walmart Supercenter #2935

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Scott Ziller and Todd Chambers of McKay Insurance for two zoning variances. The request seeks to allow a projecting wall sign that extends 47 inches from the building and over the public right of way.

• Variance request for projecting sign at 106 E. Main Street to exceed 24-inch extension limit
• Variance request to allow sign installation over the public right of way
• Proposed sign area of 50.96 square feet

Parks and Recreation Commission

This meeting consists of procedural actions to approve the March 9, 2026, meeting minutes and review the July 2026 commission report. No new business or specific projects are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 9, 2026, Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
• Review of July 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission Report

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will vote on a resolution supporting a workforce housing tax incentive application by Origin Homes 2026 LLC. The consent agenda includes tax abatements for a new home at 404 S Seventh St and commercial improvements at 1 Sprint Car Place, along with a minimum assessment agreement for the Dennis Albaugh Suites at the Sprint Car Hall of Fame. The council will also discuss adding bicycle and micromobility regulations to city code and administer oaths to new firefighters and a police officer.

• Resolution supporting workforce housing tax incentive application to Iowa Economic Development Authority by Origin Homes 2026 LLC
• Tax abatement for new single-family dwelling at 404 S Seventh St
• Tax abatement for general improvements at 1 Sprint Car Place
• Minimum assessment agreement for Dennis Albaugh Suites at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum
• Discussion and possible action to add bicycle and micromobility regulations to city code

The Knoxville City Council approved a consent agenda including tax abatements for new residential and commercial construction and a retail alcohol license. Members passed resolutions supporting a workforce housing tax incentive application and a license to occupy agreement with the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. The approved tax abatements apply to new single-family housing and commercial property improvements. Council directed staff to revise bicycle and micromobility regulations for future consideration.

• Approved consent agenda including tax abatements and an alcohol license (unanimous)
• Passed resolution supporting workforce housing tax incentive for Origin Homes 2026, LLC (roll-call)
• Approved license to occupy agreement with Knoxville Chamber of Commerce (roll-call)
• Directed staff to revise bicycle and micromobility regulations for future consideration
• Approved payment of city claims (unanimous)
• Administered oaths of office to four new firefighters and one police officer

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will vote on a resolution setting salaries for appointed officers and non-collective bargaining unit employees for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. They will also decide on four facade improvement grant applications and approve several cigarette, tobacco device, and alcohol permits. The consent agenda includes minutes from various boards, police and fire reports, and May 2026 financials.

• Approve resolution setting salaries/wages for appointed officers and non-union employees for FY beginning July 1, 2026
• Approval of four (4) Knoxville Facade Improvement Grant applications
• Approve cigarette permits for multiple retailers effective July 1, 2026
• Approve Special Class C retail alcohol license for Rib Shack
• Approve Class E retail alcohol license for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh

The City Council approved a resolution establishing salaries and wages for appointed officers and non-collective bargaining employees starting July 1, 2026. The council also approved several business permits and facade improvement grants.

• Approved resolution setting salaries/wages for appointed officers and non-collective bargaining employees (roll-call vote)
• Approved four Knoxville Façade Improvement Grant Applications (roll-call vote)
• Approved cigarette permits effective July 1, 2026, for 16 vendors
• Approved tobacco device permit effective July 1, 2026, for Greenleaf Tobacco & Vape
• Approved Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Rib Shack
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
• Approved payment of claims (all ayes)
• Approved amended consent agenda including May 2026 financials and various board minutes (all ayes)

Board of Adjustment

The Knoxville Board of Adjustment will consider a variance to allow construction of a detached garage with covered porch that exceeds the 10% lot coverage limit for accessory structures at 913 N Kent Street. The applicant, Katherine Hilliard, requests approval for a 896-square-foot structure (12.4% of lot area) where 720 square feet is allowed. The board may approve, deny, or table the request. Also on the agenda: appointment of chair and vice chair for 2026 and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance request to exceed accessory structure lot coverage limit (10% → 12.4%) at 913 N Kent Street
• Proposed 24x24 ft detached garage with 24x10 ft covered porch (total 896 sq ft)
• Rear neighbor at 912 N Harlan St already has 14.2% lot coverage from similar structures
• Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2026
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved its agenda, reappointed Linda Hicks as Chair and appointed Geoff Wheelock as Vice Chair, and approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It then approved Katherine Hilliard's variance request for a detached garage and covered porch at 913 N Kent Street, requiring an updated site plan before a building permit is issued. All approvals were made by voice vote except the variance, which was decided by roll‑call vote.

• Agenda approved (voice vote: all ayes, Wheelock absent)
• Linda Hicks reappointed as Chair (voice vote: all ayes, Wheelock absent)
• Geoff Wheelock appointed Vice Chair (voice vote: all ayes, Wheelock absent)
• April 15, 2026 minutes approved (voice vote: all ayes, Wheelock absent)
• Variance for 913 N Kent St approved with condition to submit updated site plan (roll‑call: ayes Gordon, Hicks, Jones; nay Tupper; absent Wheelock)
• Meeting adjourned (motion made and seconded)

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will consider resolutions to declare city-owned properties (City Hall, Fire Station, and the Laundry Building) as surplus and authorize their sale. They will also vote on a lease agreement with the Knoxville Senior Center and a budget amendment for the Water Works. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Resolution to declare City Hall property surplus and authorize sale
• Resolution to declare Fire Station property surplus and authorize sale
• Resolution to declare Laundry Building property surplus and authorize sale
• Resolution approving a lease between the city, Marion County, and the Knoxville Senior Center
• Resolution amending the 2025-26 budget for the Knoxville Water Works

The Knoxville City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, a budget amendment for the Water Works, and a retail alcohol license for Dut's American Legion. They approved a lease with the Knoxville Senior Center and passed three separate motions declaring city-owned real property surplus and authorizing its sale. The council also approved a lengthy list of claims payments and entered two closed sessions (litigation and personnel) from which no action was taken before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda: minutes, budget amendment, and alcohol license (all ayes)
• Approved lease between city, Marion County, and Knoxville Senior Center
• Declared three city-owned properties surplus and authorized sale (three separate motions, each passed on roll-call vote)
• Approved payment of claims totaling over $1.9 million
• Adjourned to closed session under 21.5(c) for litigation (5-0), reconvened with no action
• Adjourned to closed session under 21.5(i) for personnel (5-0), reconvened with no action
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will hold public hearings on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment and on the status of the CDBG Downtown Facade Revitalization Project. They will consider a resolution supporting Kading Properties' workforce housing tax credit application for 111 multi-family units in Phase 2 of The Villas on Bell Avenue. The council will also vote on six facade improvement grants, two alcohol licenses, and routine reports from police and fire departments.

• Resolution supporting Kading Properties' workforce housing tax credit application for 111 units in Phase 2 of The Villas on Bell Avenue
• Public hearing and resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment
• Public hearing on the Status of Funded Activities (SOFA) for the Knoxville CDBG Downtown Facade Revitalization Project
• Approval of six Knoxville Facade Improvement Grant applications
• Approval of Class E retail alcohol licenses for Casey's General Store #1610 and Kline's Quick Time

The City Council approved a resolution for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment following a public hearing. Council also supported a tax credit application for 111 multi-family housing units at the Villas on Bell Avenue. Additionally, six facade improvement grants and various retail alcohol licenses were approved.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment (roll-call vote)
• Approved resolution supporting Kading Properties’ Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application for 111 units (roll-call vote)
• Approved six Knoxville Façade Improvement Grant Applications (all ayes)
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey’s General Store #1610 (all ayes)
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kline’s Quick Time (all ayes)
• Approved payment of claims (all ayes)
• Approved amended consent agenda (all ayes)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider first adoption of an ordinance rezoning 205 N Iowa Street to C-2, with possible waiver of second and third readings. Consent agenda items include a change order for the Veterans District Phase 2 project ($3,490) and setting a public hearing for the FY2026 budget amendment. Three ceremonial proclamations will be read.

• Public hearing and first consideration to rezone 205 N Iowa Street to C-2
• Change Order #3 for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements in the amount of $3,490
• Set public hearing for May 18, 2026 to approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment
• Mayoral proclamations for ALS Awareness Month, Police Week, and Municipal Clerk's Week

The City Council approved a zoning code amendment for 205 N Iowa Street following a public hearing. The council also approved a consent agenda including a project change order and scheduled a budget amendment hearing. A series of claims for city services and public safety projects were approved for payment.

• Approved rezoning of 205 N Iowa Street (roll-call vote)
• Approved $3,490 change order for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements
• Set public hearing for FY 2026 Budget Amendment for May 18, 2026
• Approved payment of claims, including $306,035 to Cushman Construction for public safety
• Approved April 20, 2026, City Council meeting minutes
• Accepted Airport Commission meeting minutes from April 11, 2026
• Accepted the Brooks Garden Update

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the sale of real property, then consider resolutions to adopt the budget and direct the sale. They will also vote on a final plat for the Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street and set a public hearing for a rezoning at 205 N Iowa Street. Several alcohol licenses and routine consent agenda items are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the FY2027 city budget
• Public hearing and resolution directing the sale of an interest in real property
• Resolution approving the final plat for Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street
• Set a public hearing for May 4, 2026 to rezone 205 N Iowa Street
• Approve change order #2 for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements ($960)

The City Council unanimously approved the 2026-2027 Budget following a public hearing. Other key actions included approving a subdivision plat and authorizing the sale of real property.

• Adopted the 2026-2027 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for the sale of an interest in real property (roll-call vote)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Veterans District Phase 2 Improvements for $960 (all ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Dingus Lounge
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol Licenses for Casey’s General Store #4574 and New Star
• Set public hearing for May 4, 2026, to rezone 205 N Iowa Street
• Approved payment of claims

Board of Adjustment

The Knoxville Board of Adjustment will vote on three homeowner variance applications to allow encroachments into required setbacks, including a continued request for a garage at 1301 Sunrise Drive. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2026 and approve the March 11 meeting minutes.

• Continue consideration of Wayne and Karol Little's variance for a 24'x28' attached garage addition encroaching 2 feet into the corner side yard at 1301 Sunrise Drive
• Consider Darin and Twyla Hoover's variance for a covered porch encroaching into the corner lot side yard at 105 N 6th Street
• Consider Chad and Emily Des Planque's variances for a detached garage encroaching into the rear yard and exceeding maximum lot coverage at 202 N Brobst Street
• Appoint Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2026
• Introduction to Planning & Zoning workshop announced for May 11 at Oskaloosa Public Library

The Knoxville Board of Adjustment denied a variance for a home addition at 1301 Sunrise Drive (2-1) and approved variances for a covered porch at 105 N 6th Street and a detached garage at 202 N Brobst Street (both 3-0). All votes were recorded with two members absent.

• Denied variance for Wayne and Karol Little to allow home addition encroaching into corner side yard at 1301 Sunrise Drive (2-1)
• Approved variance for Darin and Twyla Hoover to construct a covered porch encroaching into corner side yard at 105 N 6th Street (3-0)
• Approved variances for Chad and Emily Des Planque to build a detached garage encroaching into rear yard and exceeding lot coverage at 202 N Brobst Street (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat for the Red Rocks Station Subdivision at 1870 W Pleasant Street, approve a rezoning request for 205 N Iowa Street from R-2 to C-2, and appoint a chair and vice chair for 2026. Staff will also provide updates on a planning workshop and future zoning reviews.

• Final plat for Red Rocks Station Subdivision creating 3 lots on 3.57 acres at 1870 W Pleasant Street
• Rezoning request for 205 N Iowa Street from R-2 Low to Medium Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial
• Appointment of chair and vice chair for calendar year 2026
• Staff update: Planning & Zoning workshop on May 11 in Oskaloosa
• Future agenda items: review of campground and temporary parking regulations

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the property tax levies for the FY27 budget. Residents may provide written or oral comments or objections during the hearing.

• Public hearing to set property tax levies for the FY27 budget

The council held a public hearing on the FY 2027 property tax levy. A motion to close the hearing at 5:45 p.m. was approved unanimously. A subsequent motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. also passed unanimously.

• Closed public hearing at 5:45 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of March meeting minutes and acceptance of reports from the Airport Commission, Water Board, and Fire Department. Council members will set a public hearing for April 20, 2026 to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. They will vote on a resolution to ratify and execute Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated 28E Agreement with Marion County. Additional items include a $2,070 change order for a CDBG grant project at 302 & 304 East Robinson Street, approval of a Class C retail alcohol license for the Marion County Fair Association/Knoxville Raceway, and payment of outstanding claims.

• Set public hearing for April 20, 2026 on the FY 2027 budget
• Ratify and authorize execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated 28E Agreement with Marion County
• Approve Change Order #1 for the CDBG grant project at 302 & 304 East Robinson Street ($2,070)
• Approve Class C retail alcohol license for Marion County Fair Association/Knoxville Raceway
• Approve payment of claims (see CLAIMS 04.06.2026)

The council voted all ayes to adopt the amended consent agenda, which included approving minutes, a Class C retail alcohol license, and setting a public hearing for the FY 2027 budget. A resolution to dispose of an interest in real property by sale was approved unanimously. The council also approved a $2,070 Change Order for the CDBG grant project on Robinson Street and authorized payment of numerous claims.

• Approved amended consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Marion County Fair Association/Knoxville Raceway (all ayes)
• Set public hearing for FY 2027 budget on April 20, 2026 (all ayes)
• Approved resolution to dispose of an interest in real property by sale (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for CDBG grant project at 302 & 304 E Robinson Street for $2,070 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of claims (multiple reimbursements) (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will consider a resolution that authorizes a loan agreement. The resolution also provides for the sale and issuance of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026. It includes a provision to levy taxes to pay the bonds. The council will vote on this resolution at the special meeting.

• Approve resolution authorizing a loan agreement, sale/issuance of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2026, and tax levy to fund the bonds

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the issuance of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026, along with the levy of taxes to fund them. The motion was introduced by Council Member John Gotta and seconded by Dan Losada. The council also unanimously adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m.

• Approved loan agreement and issuance of Series 2026 GO bonds (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026. The body will also set a public hearing for April 6, 2026, to determine property tax levies for FY27.

• Sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026
• Public hearing for FY27 property tax levies set for April 6, 2026
• Tax abatement for new commercial construction at 711 W Pleasant
• Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bottoms Up
• Garbage hauler and recycling licenses

The City Council approved the amended consent agenda, which included minutes, commission reports, licenses, a tax abatement, and other items. They adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss property tax levies. They approved a resolution setting the date for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026, and authorizing use of a Preliminary Official Statement. The Council also approved payment of listed claims and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved amended consent agenda (items 1‑10) – all ayes
• Set public hearing for April 6 2026, 5:30 p.m. on property tax levies – unanimous
• Approved resolution setting date for sale of GO Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026 and authorizing Preliminary Official Statement – unanimous
• Approved payment of listed claims (e.g., AFLAC, AIRGAS USA, etc.) – all ayes
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m. – unanimous

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review applications for zoning variances regarding residential and commercial construction. Decisions involve building encroachments into required yard setbacks for three different properties.

• Variance request for 1301 Sunrise Drive to allow a 24’x28’ garage addition to encroach 2 feet into the corner side yard
• Variance request for 201 W Pearl Street to allow a metal commercial building to encroach into the front and west side yards
• Variance request for 209 W Pearl Street to allow a front porch addition to encroach into front yards adjacent to W Pearl and N Harlan Streets

The Board of Adjustment approved variances for Jaymie Moyle to construct an 80' × 50' metal‑clad commercial building at 201 W Pearl Street. It also approved a variance for a front porch addition at 209 W Pearl Street. Earlier, the board voted to table a variance request from Wayne and Karol Little for a garage addition at 1301 Sunrise Drive.

• Tabled variance request for 1301 Sunrise Drive addition (vote 3-1, Jones absent)
• Approved variances for metal commercial building at 201 W Pearl St (vote 4-0, Jones absent)
• Approved variance for front porch addition at 209 W Pearl St (vote 4-0, Jones absent)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call and the approval of January 12, 2026, minutes.

• Approval of January 12, 2026, minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The commission also approved the purchase of two new zero‑turn mowers from the July 1 budget. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 motion.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two zero-turn mowers from July 1 budget
• Approved adjournment of meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will hold public hearings on proposals to enter an Essential Purpose loan agreement and an Urban Renewal loan agreement (Item #2). A resolution (RES 02-16-26) will be considered to take additional action and combine these loan agreements. The meeting also includes budget presentations for the Police and Fire departments and routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on proposal to enter into an Essential Purpose loan agreement
• Public hearing on proposal to enter into an Urban Renewal loan agreement #2
• Resolution 02-16-26: additional action on and combining loan agreements
• Police Department budget presentation
• Fire Department budget presentation

The council unanimously approved an amended consent agenda, which included reappointing two board members, accepting the fire department report, and granting a cigarette permit and a device retail license. They also passed a resolution to take additional action on loan agreements and approved payment of listed claims. No action was taken on the FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendations.

• Approved amended consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved resolution for additional action on loan agreements (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims listed in the agenda (all ayes)
• Closed public hearing on Essential Purpose Loan Agreement (all ayes)
• Closed public hearing on Urban Renewal Loan Agreement #2 (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2026-27 Knoxville Water Works budget and a pavement rehabilitation agreement with Marion County. The body will also review budget presentations for the airport, library, cemetery, and parks and recreation.

• 28E Agreement with Marion County for Knoxville Area Pavement Rehabilitation
• 2026-27 Budget for the Knoxville Water Works
• Framework for the 2026 Municipal Façade Grant Program
• Resolution establishing mechanical permit fees
• Public hearing set for March 2, 2026, regarding general obligation loan agreements

The council approved the amended consent agenda, which included the 2026‑27 budget for the Knoxville Water Works and set a public hearing on loan proposals. It also unanimously approved a 28E agreement with Marion County for pavement rehabilitation, the framework for the 2026 Municipal Façade Grant Program, and a resolution establishing mechanical permit fees. Additionally, the council approved payment of numerous listed claims. No other actions were taken.

• Approved amended consent agenda (including Water Works budget) – all ayes
• Approved 28E Agreement for Knoxville Area Pavement Rehabilitation – unanimous
• Approved framework for 2026 Municipal Façade Grant Program – unanimous
• Approved resolution establishing Mechanical Permit Fees – unanimous
• Set public hearing for March 2, 2026 on loan proposals – all ayes
• Approved payment of listed claims (e.g., Alliant Energy, etc.) – all ayes
• Approved January 2026 financials – all ayes
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. – unanimous

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes, review the February 2026 report, and then adjourn. No other agenda items are listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to approve plans and award contracts for the 2026 Street Improvements Project and the Knoxville Public Safety Building Project. The meeting also includes budget presentations for administration, zoning, and hotel/motel funds.

• Public hearing and contract award for the 2026 Street Improvements Project
• Public hearing and contract award for the Knoxville Public Safety Building Project
• Tax abatement applications for 2900 W North Street and 309 N Harlan
• Alcohol license approvals for Atlantic & Pacific Pub, LLC, Braylee's Diner, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, and El Rey Azteca
• Budget presentations for Administration, Planning & Zoning, Hotel/Motel, and LOST

The council approved the amended consent agenda and two tax‑abatement applications for a new single‑family home and a commercial property. It also approved Class C retail alcohol licenses for four establishments. The council adopted plans, specifications and costs for the 2026 Street Improvements Project and the Knoxville Public Safety Building Project, awarding the street‑work contract to TK Concrete and multiple construction contracts for the safety building.

• Approved amended consent agenda (all ayes)
• Approved tax abatement for new single‑family dwelling at 2900 W North St (all ayes)
• Approved tax abatement for general improvements of commercial property at 309 N Harlan (all ayes)
• Approved Class C retail alcohol licenses for Atlantic & Pacific Pub, LLC; Braylee’s Diner; Cobblestone Hotel & Suites (special); El Rey Azteca (all ayes)
• Approved plans, specifications, contract and cost for 2026 Street Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to TK Concrete for $690,252.95 for Street Improvements (all ayes)
• Approved plans, specifications, contract and cost for Knoxville Public Safety Building Project (unanimous)
• Awarded multiple contracts for Public Safety Building, e.g., $816,825 to Core Construction Services for foundations, $714,500 to Steel Erectors of Iowa for structural steel, $1,785,000 to Dickerson Mechanical for HVAC (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Public Works budget and consider a housing grant application. The body is also scheduling a public hearing to award contracts and bonds for street improvements.

• Public hearing set for February 2, 2026, regarding 2026 Street Improvements Project contracts and bonds
• Grant application for Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund in partnership with Habitat For Humanity of Marion County
• Public Works Budget Presentation
• Appointment of Taylor Smith to the Airport Commission
• Reappointment of Kevin Long to the Parks and Rec Commission

The council approved the consent agenda and set a public hearing for February 2, 2026 to award the contract, bonds, and insurance for the 2026 Street Improvements Project. A unanimous motion authorized a Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund grant in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The council also approved payment of listed claims and filed a petition for 657a on the property at 1418 N Grant. The session was adjourned after several closing motions.

• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Set public hearing Feb 2, 2026 for 2026 Street Improvements contract (motion passed)
• Authorized Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund Grant with Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims (all ayes)
• Filed petition for 657a on 1418 N Grant (all ayes)
• Adjourned into closed session (Losada aye; Gotta aye; Mohler aye; Rankin aye; Nichols aye)
• Adjourned at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review the November 10, 2025, meeting minutes and receive the January 2026 reports. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of November 10, 2025, minutes
• Review of January 2026 reports

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 3‑0 to approve the meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the session was also passed unanimously (3‑0). The commission noted that a bid was awarded for a Chevy 3500 one‑ton truck and that the Red Cross agreement for swimming lessons was renewed.

• Approved meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3‑0)
• Awarded bid for Chevy 3500 one‑ton truck (no vote recorded)
• Renewed Red Cross agreement for swimming lessons (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Knoxville City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning 1504 E Pleasant Street to R‑2 residential and 201 W Pearl Street to M‑1 mixed‑use. The council will also vote on a farm lease with Cory J. Moore, a tax‑abatement for a new single‑family home at 119 N Conrey, and retail alcohol licenses for Super Quick Liquor and Pine Knolls Golf Club.

• Rezone 1504 E Pleasant Street to R‑2 residential district
• Rezone 201 W Pearl Street to M‑1 mixed‑use district
• Approve farm lease between the City, Marion County, and Cory J. Moore
• Approve tax abatement for new single‑family dwelling at 119 N Conrey
• Approve Class E liquor license for Super Quick Liquor and Class C license for Pine Knolls Golf Club

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, appointments and alcohol licenses, with all ayes. A farm lease between the City of Knoxville and Cory J. Moore was approved unanimously. The council adopted ordinances amending the zoning code to rezone 1504 E Pleasant Street and 1201 W Pearl Street, each passing unanimously. Bids for the 2026 Street Improvements Project and a series of city claim payments were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (all ayes)
• Approved farm lease to Cory J. Moore (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning amendment to rezone 1504 E Pleasant St (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning amendment to rezone 1201 W Pearl St (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for 2026 Street Improvements Project (all ayes)
• Approved payment of city claims and reimbursements (all ayes)
• Approved Class E retail alcohol license for Super Quick Liquor (all ayes)
• Approved Class C retail alcohol license for Pine Knolls Golf Club (all ayes)