The Knox City Council plans to revisit its ordinance regulating the operation of tattoo parlors within the city limits. Councilman Tim Mann raised the issue Tuesday night. He recently spoke to a man who wants to put a tattoo shop in town but is unable to do so because of the strict regulations governing such a business. Continue reading
Proposed Knox Salary Ordinance Includes Pay Raises
City of Knox employees could be getting pay raises in 2017. The salary ordinance adopted on first reading by the city council last night proposes a 1 percent raise for department heads and a 2 percent pay increase for employees. Mayor Dennis Estok is also proposing a 2 percent boost in compensation for members of various boards and commissions. Continue reading
Knox Council Prepares for 2017 Budget
The Knox City Council will consider a 2017 salary ordinance on first reading when they meet this evening. Their 7 p.m. meeting at city hall will be preceded by a work session at 6. Continue reading
Knox Officials Announce Recycling Cart Transition Timeline
The City of Knox is prepared to roll out its new recycling carts. Waste Management will begin delivering the 64-gallon wheeled containers on Wednesday, July 27th. City officials say residents should place their open recycling totes at the curb that day for pickup, even if they are empty. Waste Management will pick them up and replace them with the carts. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Unveils Performance Stage Rendering, Seeks Input
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is ready to focus on the next planned Wythogan Park improvement. He shared a rendering of the proposed band stage with the city council Tuesday evening. The 18×30 foot structure will sit in the grassy area between the park entrance and the splash pad. Estok wants to use local fieldstones for the retaining walls and columns to mirror the columns at the park’s entrance. Continue reading
Knox Schedules Golf Cart Registration Saturday
Knox residents who want to operate their golf carts on public streets will have an opportunity to get them inspected before the city’s new regulations take effect on July 23rd. The Knox City Police Department will offer free inspections on Saturday, July 16 from 1 until 4 p.m. at their facility on Shield Street. Continue reading
Knox Council Has Scant Agenda
The Knox City Council has a light agenda for their regularly-scheduled meeting this evening. No specific action items are listed for the 7 p.m. session. A recap by Mayor Dennis Estok of the July 2 Fun Day in the Park and fireworks is expected. Continue reading
Knox Considers Road Cut for Apartment Complex
The City of Knox may use unrestricted funds from the state to improve access to a local apartment complex. Continue reading
TCS Officials Cut Ribbon on New Facility
A Knox-based business has plenty of room to grow. Traffic Control Specialists, Inc. officials cut the ribbon for their new, state-of-the-art headquarters in the Knox Industrial Park yesterday. The company specializes in work zone safety and is the leading provider of signs and service throughout northern Indiana. President Tracy Triska says they were afraid they would have to look beyond Starke County for a new home. Continue reading
Knox Council Authorizes Website Redesign
Knox should have a revamped website soon following action Tuesday by the city council. They approved the hiring of Brian Pinson to redesign the site. Continue reading
Knox Eases Into Golf Cart Ordinance Enforcement
Knox residents whose golf carts are equipped with headlights and taillights will be allowed to drive them to Wythogan Park for Saturday’s events leading up to the fireworks show. However, they will still be charged the $10 per vehicle gate fee to get in and will not be allowed to drive their carts around the park while the activities are going on. Continue reading
Knox Council to Prioritize LOIT Distribution Projects
The Knox City Council will review a list of projects to be funded with a one-time tax distribution when they meet this evening. Continue reading
Knox to Switch Curbside Recycling Containers
Knox residents will soon have new curbside recycling receptacles. The city council this week agreed to switch from open 18-gallon totes to 65-gallon wheeled containers with lids. Continue reading
Knox Council Prepared to Receipt State LOIT Distribution
The Knox City Council voted Tuesday to establish a fund for receipt of a one-time tax distribution payment from the state. Continue reading
Knox Golf Cart Ordinance to Take Effect in July
The City of Knox will soon have a golf cart ordinance on the books. The council adopted the policy on third reading last night, but it won’t take effect until mid-July. Continue reading
Knox Council to Consider Various Ordinances Tonight
The Knox City Council could vote tonight to establish a golf cart ordinance for city residents. It mirrors the county’s policy for the operation of battery-operated vehicles on public roads. Continue reading
Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting, Car Show Scheduled in Wythogan Park
The ceremonial ribbon cutting for the splash pad in Wythogan Park will kick off a day of activities in downtown Knox. Continue reading
Knox Council Denies Business Tax Abatement
A Knox business is not in compliance with the terms of its tax abatement. The Knox City Council previously deferred action on the Selected Furniture property tax abatement compliance review to allow someone from the company to attend their meeting. Nobody showed up last night. Continue reading
Revised Golf Cart Ordinance on Knox Council Agenda
The Knox City Council will consider an updated golf cart ordinance when they meet this evening. It mirrors the county’s policy for the operation of battery-operated vehicles on public roads. Headlights and taillights are required for nighttime operation. Continue reading
Tractor Supply Contractor Discusses Store Completion Timeline
The newest anchor store in the Knox Mall should be open for business in July. Buffalo Construction is in the process of renovating the former Alco store on the south end of the mall into space for Tractor Supply Company. Continue reading
