Alexandria City Council: 10/16/25

17/10/2025 40 min

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The Alexandria City Council met on October 16, 2025, opening with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of minutes from October 2. Brooke Ball from Campbell County High School invited the community to attend the school’s fall play The Curious Savage on November 1 and 2, praising students’ creativity and dedication.Council held a second reading of Ordinance 2025-15, establishing zoning regulations for tattoo and body piercing businesses in the highway commercial zone. Members discussed appropriate locations and community compatibility before voting 3–1 in favor, short of the four votes required to pass. The issue was tabled until November 6. Tattoo artist Jada Reynolds spoke on compliance and privacy measures planned for her proposed shop.City staff reported continued tax collections, progress on the Route 709 construction project, and the upcoming Drug Takeback Day on October 25. Residents were reminded not to drive through closed roadways. Committee updates covered road maintenance, street cleaning, and pay scale reviews for city employees. Council also celebrated the topping-out of the new city building and recent community events like Market on Main. Upcoming activities include the Haunted Walk on October 25, trick-or-treating on October 31, and the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on November 1.This summary of the October 16, 2025 Alexandria City Council meeting was generated using AI and may contain minor inaccuracies. For official records, please refer to the city’s approved minutes or meeting video.