The Knox Board of Works will get updates on a number of properties this morning. A public hearing is scheduled for 401 East Lake Street, while city officials are set to give updates on 253 East Washington, 8 South Main, and 204 West Bender.
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The Knox Board of Works has agreed to withdraw its court case against the owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street. After years of calling for repairs, Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that he finally believes the work is substantially complete.
Continue readingThe owners of 253 East Washington Street in Knox are facing a $2,500 fine, if they don’t start making visible repairs. The Knox Board of Works recently found the property not to be in compliance.
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The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has officially been extended by 56 days, but not without some concerns from the board of works. Board members approved the extension during a special meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works will continue discussing a proposed time extension for the wastewater plant project today. Thieneman Construction is asking for an extra 56 days to complete the work. Substantial completion had originally been scheduled for next Monday.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works wants more information before agreeing to give Thieneman Construction more time to finish improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski told board members Wednesday that Thieneman has asked for a 56-day extension.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works will get updates on a number of code enforcement efforts this morning. Public hearings will be held on the properties at 53 East Water and 253 East Washington. Updates will also be given on 204 West Bender and 1 & 3 North Main, and the penalty status of 8 S. Main Street will be discussed.
Continue readingThe Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project looks like it’ll be over budget and behind schedule. Last week, the board of works approved a change order increasing the cost by almost $46,000.
Continue readingThe owner of a Downtown Knox building has once again been given another month to finish needed repairs. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works Wednesday that work on the fire escape at 1 & 3 North Main Street still isn’t done, but the owner has been working on it.
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The Knox wastewater superintendent is stepping down. Kelly Clemons is resigning from her position of wastewater treatment plant operator, according to Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is still waiting for a couple of building owners to finish required repairs. The owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street had most recently been given until Wednesday to complete a few final items, but Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works Wednesday that the work still hadn’t been done.
Continue readingCode enforcement efforts at a couple of buildings will be discussed during this morning’s Knox Board of Works meeting. Board members will get updates on 6 North Pearl Street and 1 & 3 North Main Street.
Continue readingThe selection of the City of Knox as one of the first grant recipients in the state’s COVID-19 Response Program came as a surprise to Mayor Dennis Estok. The city was one of only 13 communities selected for the first round out of 108 who’d expressed interest and one of just four to be awarded the maximum $250,000.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will take steps tonight to prepare for COVID-19’s impact on the city’s finances. Council members will consider temporary loans of $150,000 from the Economic Development Income Tax Fund to the General Fund and $35,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Mayor Dennis Estok told the board of works Friday that MVH is expected to take a big hit.
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The Knox City Police Department has a new officer. Alyssa Smrt was officially hired as a probationary officer during last week’s board of works meeting.
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The City of Knox continues gearing up for the new Common Collabs facility. Mayor Dennis Estok says Territorial Engineering presented sewer and water extension plans to the board of works last week.
Continue readingAn old police car has brought in $5,000 for the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok says the 2014 Dodge Avenger had previously been declared surplus. “We advertised it for sale and took sealed bids on that,” he explains. “The minimum we set was $4,900. We did get one bid for $5,000.”
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After years of enforcement efforts, a Downtown Knox building is nearly up to code. An update on 1 & 3 North Main Street was given to the board of works Wednesday, according to Mayor Dennis Estok.
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The Knox Board of Works has made a second attempt at awarding a bid for concrete and excavating work at Sandy Acres Park. Last month, board members conditionally awarded a bid to polished concrete Gold Coast.
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