HomeMy WebLinkAbout11092018 City Council Special Meeting Minutes ASLC City of Seward, Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2018 Volume 40, Page 564
CALL TO ORDER
The November 9, 2018 Special Meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
3:19 p.m. by Mayor David Squires.
OPENING CEREMONY
Electric Utility Manager John led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Squires presiding and
Sue McClure Suzanne Towsley
Sharyl Seese John Osenga
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager
Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
II Absent—Horn, Lane
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING—None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (McClure/Towsley) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Approved Unanimous
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Veterans Day Proclamation
NEW BUSINESS
Resolutions
Resolution 2018-087, Supporting The Efforts Of The Seward Association For The
Advancement Of Marine Science D/B/A The Alaska SeaLife Center To Secure Financial
Support For Funding For A Collection Of Major Maintenance And Replacement Projects.
Motion (McClure/Towsley) Approve Resolution 2018-087
City of Seward, Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2018 Volume 40, Page 565
Bridges said the city administration endorsed the Alaska SeaLife Center's efforts to obtain
funding.
Alaska SeaLife Center CEO Tara Reimer thanked council for this resolution.This would
help the SeaLife Center to pursue a portion of the $17 million in funding which remained from the
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill;the SeaLife Center would be requesting$4-6 million with the intent of using
the funds to repair the roof and water lines, and to replace a failing researchvessel.
Motion Approved Unanimous
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Towsley wished the Alaska SeaLife Center the best of luck.
Squires also wished them the best of luck.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Willard Dunham thanked council for their support.
Paul Rupple also thanked council for their support. He said the Alaska SeaLife Center was
an important tourist attraction for the city, was a great activity for citizens during the long winters,
and was the largest private employer in town.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Squires said the Alaska SeaLife Center was an important part of the community, and he
knew Dunham had been involved from its inception.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
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