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Lift station near McDonald's reported clogged; Public Works and contractor called in

City of Knoxville City Council · June 2, 2025
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Summary

Alderman Gruner reported a problem at the lift station near McDonald's; Public Works Supervisor Rossell and contractor Bock Inc. were coordinating to remove sludge and restore operation. Other committee reports noted cemetery compliments, upcoming Movies in the Park, and that a new backhoe is performing well.

During committee reports Alderman Gruner reported there was a problem with the lift station near McDonald’s. Public Works Supervisor Rossell and contractor Bock Inc. were called in to assist with removal of sludge and to resolve the issue.

Committee reports also included compliments on the cemetery’s appearance, an update that Movies in the Park are coming soon (supported by a Knoxville Community Fund grant for screen equipment), and a note that the new streets backhoe is working well. The minutes record that a third-party company was contacted to assist with the lift-station sludge removal; no timeline or cost estimate was recorded.