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This meeting of the Knoxville Community Media task force, held on August 11, 2026, focused primarily on organizational updates, membership recruitment, and committee structuring. The chair discussed increasing meeting frequency to enhance public engagement and reviewed the current membership status, noting the need to expand from three to at least six or seven voting members to conduct official business. The task force also addressed the investment committee's role in managing grant applications and allocating funds to community projects, emphasizing the importance of transparent processes and clear communication about the use of the $100 million funding goal. A straw poll was conducted to extend terms of current members, and plans were made to bring new member recommendations to the city council by September 1 for approval. Discussions highlighted the need for better public messaging about the task force's work and clarified procedures to avoid legal issues related to communications. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the conversation about grants and investment indicates ongoing financial oversight and community funding efforts.