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- 8A — Resolution reappointing Joan Cronin and Tim Hill as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville: Motion carried by voice vote.

- 8B — Resolution appointing Mallory Alder to the at-large seat B on the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee: Motion carried by voice vote.

- 9A — Ordinance appropriating $221,394.6 (text in packet) from the Parks and Recreation departmental fund for completed projects and distributing awards under the Challenge Grant program: Motion carried by voice vote (amount as stated in the council packet).

- 9B — Zoning ordinance amendment to remove previously approved plan-district designations for property at 0 Millard Beets Road (Millard Beets Development LLC, Second District): Motion carried by voice vote after brief confirmation from applicant David Presley that outreach had occurred.

- 9C — Zoning map amendment changing classification for property at 6200 Paper Mill Drive from CG3 to CH2 (Benjamin C. Mullins, Second District): Motion carried by voice vote.

- 11A — Resolution authorizing execution of documents to accept proposals for excess liability, vehicle/equipment damage and inland marine insurance under the city's self-insured program; estimated annual premium $762,048: Motion carried by voice vote.

- 11B — Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with HealthEquity, Inc., to update funding language for flexible spending account and health reimbursement administrative services for city employees: Motion carried by voice vote.

- 11C — Resolution authorizing an agreement with Johnson, Mermereian & Thompson, Inc. for design services for the Riverwalk–City View Greenway connection (not-to-exceed $315,698): Motion carried by voice vote. Council discussion clarified this contract advances design to the level required by the railroad for final approval; sponsor indicated construction deadline related to a prior funding arrangement is January 2027.

- 11D — Resolution to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking Inc. not to exceed $195,052.50 for the 2025 pedestrian and bicycle pavement marking project: Motion carried by voice vote.

- 11E — Resolution to lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for 10 years at $37,938 per year (typo in original packet corrected by amendment): Motion carried by voice vote; council approved a friendly amendment to correct a typographical error in the resolution.

- 11F — Resolution to lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee for 10 years at $4,200 per year: Motion carried by voice vote.

- 11G — Resolution to apply for and accept a Tennessee Highway Safety Office grant of $35,000 (no local match) for pedestrian safety overtime funding: Motion carried by voice vote; one speaker had signed up to speak in opposition but was not present when called.

- 11H — Resolution to apply for and accept $300,000 from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (no local match) for traffic enforcement and safety programs: Motion carried by voice vote.

- 11I — Resolution to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for up to $100,000 with an option to renew for one additional year: Motion carried by voice vote.

Notes: The agenda referenced an 11J item for Project Safe Neighborhoods that the mayor said did not appear on the packet; staff and council confirmed the item was not on tonight's roll call. Where the transcript recorded no roll-call tallies, results are summarized as \"motion carries\" by voice vote. The zoning and grant items had brief public-statement or staff-confirmation moments but no extended debate.

Ending: Several items will advance to implementation by the responsible departments; the council adjourned after noting there were no public forum speakers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council R 265 250318","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a series of routine appointments, appropriations, lease agreements, insurance and grant actions; most passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Several were brief and procedural; details below summarize items recorded during the meeting.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee","taxId",69361,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6117304,"Council approves first reading of ordinance to let more neighborhoods apply for special-event beer permits",2665,1268000,3933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730574-6b42138b1f98203972aa88df4ddbcfdd&start=1268&end=3933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730574-6b42138b1f98203972aa88df4ddbcfdd/thumbnail_1268000.jpg","/articles/6117304/Tennessee/Council-approves-first-reading-of-ordinance-to-let-more-neighborhoods-apply-for-special-event-beer-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117304-201f42be47fb3d23ef2398bf43320988/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203846&Signature=hV-Z7ck4yMXRF2gTP234XEV97KE7uq7zXdl5R6u56S2oyJ2i7qb6kww8Ic2E2g9y1WprnHfCGU1OHtlsj~11N4PFwVAFeIcujb4AUY4oCFkQBh-9PYBIDR9mhpY0SDn3WaRXpWExycwh0LAqtj0boP~P5SE-7TBrird8z7SV0-8jKtwM8arYPZNOEoG4YF118eLaI3WSGE0RPkKfPgNepR542bT~YymCgAfWIuq0LpddrX9WD0C76Dk3fLjrk5-kMV7j5rbZIB3YHZBbsHvzz7rcNHnEzJkJTI7EIXifxKQ7lrtwXA4e~5slbmbrKum8uiM0b~5tLUfd020xko1Ocw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council member Ryder sponsored and the City Council voted on first reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of the City of Knoxville Code to expand where special-event beer permits and temporary serving-area permits may be requested.

The measure, which the council amended on the floor to restore language about Lakeshore Park and to clarify several operational rules, received majority approval on first reading with one abstention. Council member Roberto said he would abstain, citing concerns about the scope of changes and the need for additional neighborhood review.

Ryder, the ordinance sponsor, told the council the proposal removes a historical, additive list of named locations from the code and replaces it with a consolidated framework so organizers in other parts of the city can apply. \"This is not about thou shalt get a beer permit. This is about the opportunity to apply,\" Ryder said, adding that an application does not guarantee approval and that existing special-event permitting still requires clearance from Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville Fire Department, engineering and special-events staff.

Event promoter Seth Barber, who spoke in favor, said the change is needed to allow events such as Hollaroo in the Happy Holler neighborhood to pursue the same permitting opportunities available downtown. \"We want the ability to do events like other parts of the city do events,\" Barber said.

Kendra Brewer, director of special events for the city, described how temporary serving areas are managed: organizers proposing alcohol sales will be required to cordon off serving areas, check IDs and use distinctive wristbands for purchasers. \"Those that are serving and selling the alcohol will have to check ID and wristband,\" Brewer said, adding that public access will not be blocked — people may enter the public event area but cannot leave with open containers.

The ordinance sets procedural limits intended to reduce overuse of the new allowance: an organization may hold up to six one-day events in any 12-month period or two events lasting up to three consecutive days in a 12-month period. For events in or abutting residential zones, amplified music may require a special noise permit under code section 18.9; Ryder confirmed the ordinance requires that permit where applicable and noted noise permits include specific day and hour restrictions (Fridays, Saturdays and federal holidays are emphasized in the checklist process).

Council members and staff emphasized that expanding where organizers may apply does not remove the existing safety review. Mr. Frost, speaking on behalf of the law department, said the beer board retains discretion to approve or deny individual permits. Chief Noel and other public-safety speakers noted officer availability, calendar conflicts and event logistics will remain factors in whether a permit is granted.

Council member Bridal, who chairs the beer-board-related work, said the change is intended to keep public streets and parks generally open to the public while allowing defined, vetted alcohol service areas at permitted events. The council substitute motion reinstated Lakeshore Park language in the possession/consumption section and clarified the boundaries of World's Fair Park for a specific event.

The council adopted multiple housekeeping amendments on first reading to clarify wristband language, to address single-use container language, and to restore appropriate cross-references inside the code. The ordinance passed first reading as amended; the sponsor indicated the item will be returned for a second reading in two weeks.

Votes and next steps: The ordinance passed first reading with the motion to amend approved on the floor; one council member abstained (Council member Roberto). Because this was first reading, final adoption will require a subsequent council vote at second reading.

Ending: Council members said they expect the ordinance to return for second reading in two weeks, and staff pledged to confirm that existing on-premise permits (for example, those held by institutions such as Zoo Knoxville) are unaffected by the code restructuring.","On first reading the City Council approved an ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 4 so nonprofit and commercial organizers across the city may apply for special-event beer permits, with public-safety and permitting requirements retained; the measure passed after amendments and will return for second reading in two weeks.","actionData","errors"]

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