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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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August 27, 2018 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
David Squires 1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor
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Marianna Keil 3. ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor
Term Expires 2018 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT
THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Ristine Casagranda [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak.
Council Member Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this
Term Expires 2018 agenda item.]
Sue McClure 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
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asterisk(*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a
Term Expires 2019 council member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is
returned to the Regular Agenda]
Suzi Towsley
Council Member 6. SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Term Expires 2019 A. Proclamations and Awards—None
B. Chamber of Commerce Report
Jeremy Horn C. City Manager Report
Council Member D. Other Reports and Presentations—None
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Sharyl Seese
Council Member
Term Expires 2018
Eddie Athey
Acting City Manager
Brenda Ballou
City Clerk
Will Earnhart
City Attorney
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
August 27, 2018 Page I
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS —None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinances for Introduction
*1. Ordinance 2018-005, Amending The Land Use Plan And Zoning Designation Of Two
Portions Of City Owned Land Located Within Tract 5c Forest Acres Subdivision
Levee Replat, From Single Family Residential (R1), And Rural Residential (RR) To
Resource Management(RM). ........................................................... Pg. 11
B. Resolutions —None
C. Other New Business Items
*1. Approval of the August 13, 2018 Regular Meeting and the August 16, 2018 Special Meeting
Minutes. Clerk requests removing from agenda—will appear on September 10, 2018 agenda.
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required)
A. On-Going City Projects and Goals. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... Pg. 17
B. City of Seward and Providence Seward Medical & Care Center Financials for June,
2018.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
August 27, 2018 Page 2
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CITY OF SEWARD Brennan Hickok,Assistant City Manager
P.O. Box 167 Telephone (907)224-4047
Seward,AK 99664 Facsimile (907) 224-4038
MANAGER'S REPORT
AUGUST 3,2018—AUGUST 13,2018
The following purchase orders between $10,000 and $50,000 have been approved by the City Manager since
the last council meeting: None at this time.
ADMINISTRATION
• Attended FEMA teleconference regarding funding for Lowell Point Road disaster relief
• Met with representatives of the Kenai Fjords National Park regarding future transportation issues facing
Seward
• Conducted multiple personnel and budget meetings
• Attended Flood Board meeting
• Attended Planning and Zoning meeting
• Participated in the SMIC teleconference
• Met with Christy Terry the Seward Port Manager for the Alaska Railroad and toured their facilities
• Worked on the relocation of the Animal Shelter project
• Met with Kim Neilson from R&M Consultants regarding SMIC project updates
• Met with Jim Hunt regarding on-going City project updates
• Met with Public Works Director Doug Schoessler regarding water tank refurbishment and Lowell
Canyon tunnel status
• Attended multiple Obihiro 50th Anniversary activities
• Attended PARKS playground manufacturers meeting
HARBOR
• Conducted meetings with Hamilton Construction and R&M for the Breakwater project on 08/16/18 &
8/23/18.
• The 330 ton will require a two-day shut down when the paving company shows up.
• Conducted a pre-bid conference meeting with PND and proposed bidders on 8/14/2018 for the South
Harbor Launch Ramp. Six proposed bidders made their presence for the meeting and site visit.
• The new fisherman float is in place, electrical and water are being installed.
• The piling is all installed at the North Dock and we are waiting on the fenders to be installed, around
early September.
• Salmon derby was a success no major issues.
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• I have included the e-mail I received from DEC Air Quality Control on the Jag dust issue. I sent this to
Council and PACAB the public should know the results of the States findings.
Hello Norm,
So, the status of the current complaint is Inactive. Having had yourself and your deputy inspect the sight prior to
and after the curtain was assembled and raised, we have yet to see definitive evidence demonstrating that hydro
sanding material is escaping the property line and causing a violation of 18 AAC 50.110. An advisory letter will
be sent to JAG Industries to document the complaint being received, the inspection history and to state the state
regulations to make sure compliance with 110 is maintained. Then the complaint will remain in inactive status
for a period of time to make sure no additional complaints are received and the issue has been resolved.
If you have any further question,please feel free to let me know.
Thanks again for your assistance and site visits, they've been invaluable.
Andrew Mohrmann
PUBLIC WORKS
Director: Lots of new things to work with; new administration faces, unexpected paint issues with the water
tank to figure out, annual silver salmon derby, and more...all added to make our daily-weekly work lives
challenging and interesting.
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Water,Wastewater Utilities: No broken pipes or lines but the group is very busy catching up and keeping up
with tedious weekly tasks that must be completed to keep the water and sewer flowing. Some progress is still
being made on the water tank as we move forward get through the paint issues.
Streets: A lot of areas to work including signs, sweep streets,paint street lines and curbs, grade roads, and
worked on gravel/rock replacement on the levee off Dieckgraeff Road. Drainage continues to be an ongoing
task for us to work on. We have limited storm drains and culverts but more are added each year. Cleaning
ditches is another part of it that we are working to improve.
Shop: The shop continues to be busy with breakdowns and services on vehicles and equipment. We are getting
items together for auction/disposal.
Buildings: We are shorthanded right now and are looking at options for hiring help in custodial and building
maintenance.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
Park Maintenance & Campgrounds
• Our seasonal employees are wrapping up and moving on to their next adventure. It's been a great
season. Thanks to all who made this another successful year!
• The Boy Scout trail near the Rotary Gazebo is closed until further notice.
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• The last day of camp was held at the ball fields as a field day of fun and games.
• After School Program brochures will be here on Monday and will be delivered to the schools for the first
day of school. This year we will be open til 6pm to accommodate the families who work tit 5:30.
• We are prepared for School Open Houses.
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• We are sad to say good-bye to our outstanding summer staff, and look forward to hiring wonderful
seasonal winter staff. There are several openings for the TRR, TYC and Sports and Rec divisions.
• TYC will be featured in an advertisement video for Science Action Club. This is the program that
provided the Bug Safari and Bird Scout Program this summer to our camp. More information will come.
TRR
• Welcome to our new Coordinator Jason Suckow. He joins us from Fairbanks and is looking forward to
working with our pre-teens and teens.
• Teen Rec Room hours will return to school year hours of 2:30-9pm Tuesday—Friday and 5:30-9pm
Saturday for Middle School aged kids & High School.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
2018 Libraries Rock! Seward Summer Reading Program Report
This year was our first ever community wide reading program for all ages and it was a huge success! This
year's Summer Reading Program goal was to get Seward excited about literacy through library collections,
special themed and weekly events at the Library & Museum and support local Seward businesses.
Once participants completed their first 10 hours of reading, they received a Book Bag Prize, which included a
book bag with the "Libraries Rock" logo, community coupon from a local business (Hamajang, Sweet Darlings,
& Woody's Thai Kitchen), bookmark, mustache whistle, temporary tattoo, and a lottery ticket for the Grand
Prize Raffle at the Closing Celebration.
Participants had an opportunity to complete up to four additional reading logs for additional raffle tickets for a
chance to win a Grand Prize. The Grand Prize Raffle winners were drawn at the Closing Celebration and
winners did not need to be present to win.
Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party, May 26, 2018.
Over 150 patrons enjoyed free tacos and LIVE music by The Conway Seavey Band. Staff registered 138
participants during the Kick Off Party, who received a 10-hour reading log, Library & Museum pencil, and
magnetic bookmark to get them started on their summer reading journey.
Special Summer Reading Program Events
• Beginning Kite Making Workshop with Tim Morrow (June 12) = 15 participants
• Introduction to Belly Dancing with Kaleido (June 14) = 7 participants
• Moderate Kite Making Workshop with Tim Morrow (July 24) = 7 participants
• Introduction to Persian Scarf Dance with Kaleido (July 19) = 3 participants
• Nine Weekly Saturday Movie Matinees = 72 participants
Summer Movies included Singin' in the Rain, Enchanted, Annie, Wizard of Oz, Grease, Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, A Wrinkle in Time, Early Man, &Peter Rabbit. Movies were added
to the library collection after the showing.
• Nine Weekly LEGO Club events = 50 participants
Each LEGO Club had a LEGO challenge each week. Once participants completed the challenge they
enjoyed free play with a LEGO people figurine of their choosing. Challenges included: build your
name, a tic tac toe board, a bridge, something that floats, a LEGO comic strip, a LEGO mosaic, and a
LEGO Robot.
Summer Reading Program Closing Celebration, August 4, 2018.
Over 90 people enjoyed root beer and orange dream soda floats, an "I Rock" collage craft, and LIVE music by
local band High Tide. Fourteen local businesses participated in donating coupons and prizes to the
program. Twelve of those businesses offered prizes raffled off at the Closing Celebration, with a combined
estimated value of over $2000.00!
Seward Summer Reading Program Registration Stats
Ages 0-4: 29
Ages 5-12: 107
Ages 13-17: 11
Ages 18+: 74
TOTAL 221
Hours Read Reading Stats
10 Hours 133 people = 1,330 hours
20 Hours 93 people = 930 hours
30 Hours 54 people = 540 hours
40 Hours 39 people = 390 hours
50 Hours 29 people = 290 hours
TOTAL #Hours Read = 3,480 hours
NOTE: By the program's end, 222 people participated and 29 completed their 50-hour reading logs.
Seward read a combined 3,480 hours,which is the equivalent of 145 days' worth of reading!
Summer Reading Program Sponsors: The programs and efforts of the Library & Museum are made
possible and greatly enhanced by community sponsors and supporters. We want to recognize the following for
their generous contributions and help!
• Alaska State Library: The ASL is a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program and
cooperates with the Alaska Library Association each year to sponsor a statewide summer reading
program. The Alaska State Library provides a basic starter kit of materials and a summer reading
program manual to each library participating in the statewide program.
• Seward Community Library Association: $822.83 funding support!
o Demco order for decoration, bags and prizes = $459.08
o Kick Off Party and Closing Celebration food, beverages and supplies = $363.75
• Local Seward Business 10 Hour Book Bag Prize: Three local businesses offered 50 discount coupons
each
o Hamajang: 50 coupons for a FREE drink with a meal.
o Sweet Darlings: 50 coupons for a half price gelato.
o Woody's Thai Kitchen: 50 coupons for a 15% off entree.
• Local Seward Business Grand Prizes raffled off at the Closing Celebration
o Alaska Railroad: Two adult RR passes with AKRR Poster
o The Alaskan Bag Lady: Thirty-One Tote
o Apex Gym: Karate Class
o Apollo Restaurant: $50 Gift Certificate
o Kayak Adventures Worldwide: Two Half Day Trips
o Kenai Fjords Tours: Two 6hr Tours
o Major Marine Tours: Two 6hr Tours
o Resurrection Rentals: Stihl Monopoly Game
o Seward Ocean Excursions: One Half Day Tour
o Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking: Two 3hr Resurrection Bay Tours
o Urbach's Clothier: Ten 10% off coupons
o Woody's Thai Kitchen: Four $25 Gift Certificates
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SRP Volunteers & Live Music: We would like to thank all the volunteers and musicians who helped to make
this program so successful. A huge THANK YOU to: The Conway Seavey Band& J.W. Fry, Local Band High
Tide, Brooke Appel, Traci Baumgardner, Mary Ann Benoit,Micah Breuckner, Sarah Breuckner, Deb Burdick-
Hinton, Jackie Campbell, Pamela Eiting, Ken Fay, Rebekka Federer, Laura Haskins, PJ Hatfield-Bauer, Delores
Hinton, Mark Hendsbee, Alexis Kaferstein, Carrie Lunardi, Nickole Lyon, Tim Marrow, Carlyn Nickols, Susan
Willet, & Amber Young!!!
Future SRP: This year's community wide Summer Reading Program was wonderfully successful thanks the
inspiration of the Valdez Library and Director Molly Good! Due to the positive feedback and increase in
participation by community members of all ages, we plan to continue with this format in the future. We look
forward to bringing the community together again at the Library & Museum next summer!
Upcoming Fall/Winter Programs:
Our fall and winter programs are just around the corner. Be sure to put these popular events on your calendar!
• Story Time will start September 21,2018 on Fridays at 11:00am each week
• Community Conversations, 4th Tuesday (6-7:30 pm) in September, October, November and January.
o September 25th -HOMELESS IN THE GREAT LAND: What are the limits of our
responsibility to end homelessness? Stay tuned for more details!
• Lunch Bunch will begin September 26,2018 on the last Wednesday of every month
• Community Book Club starts October 20,2018 on P Saturday of every month
ELECTRIC
Number of new Job Orders started since Jan. 1, 2018: (33)
Construction season is upon us. If you would like to start a job order for new construction the process now starts
at the Electric Department. If you have any questions please call 224-4073.
Lagoon UG project is complete - outstanding work by our linemen.
Some meter issues are still outstanding and are in the process of being resolved, but the electric and finance
departments continue to work together to identify and fix them as we are able.
The additional 2S demand meters arrived but had no transmitters (ERTs). Moreover, we received additional
meters (12 class 20 and 20 2S-320) also without transmitters after Vernon explicitly asked our supplier to
double-check before shipping. We are continuing to investigate possible solutions (field modifying/adding the
transmitters) and how to proceed.
The berm off Nash Road was adjusted last week, adding clearance under our utility poles.
The crew has been clearing along Nash Rd and Lowell Point road as time and weather allows.
Our linemen removed a pole that was knocked down by an out of town guest and his large boat trailer. The
pole was taken away and the meter base will be stored until needed at our shop.
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Introduction Date: August 27, 2018
Public Hearing Date: September 10, 2018
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2018-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING
DESIGNATION OF TWO PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED LAND
LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 5C FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION LEVEE
REPLAT, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RI), AND RURAL
RESIDENTIAL (RR) TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RM)
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Forest Acres Subdivision Levee
Replat which was recorded as plat 2012-17 in the Seward Recording District on December 11,
2012; and
WHEREAS, the parcel known as Tract 5C contains approximately 8 acres having a legal
description of Tract C Forest Acres Subdivision Levee Replat; and
WHEREAS, located within the established boundary of Tract 5C are two former Forest
Acres lots, previously known as Lot RR and Lot QQ Forest Acres Subdivision, that are zoned
Rural Residential (RR), and Single Family (R1), respectively; and
WHEREAS, the Resource Management Zoning District was established to designate
lands which are generally undeveloped and cannot be precisely zoned due to inadequate
information on the extension of public services and utilities; the suitability of the land to support
commercial, residential, industrial or public uses; and other possible environmental
consideration; and
WHEREAS, a declaration of land use restrictive covenants was recorded on May 15,
2009 in the Seward Recording District limiting any development of the land beyond low-impact
pedestrian access; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Plan Map supports parcel Tract C Forest Acres Subdivision
Levee Replat be designated as Resource Management zoning; and
WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to bring the Zoning Map into
conformance with the Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, at their August 7, 2018 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held
a public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed Land Use Plan and
Zoning Designation amendments included in this ordinance.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2018- 005
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City by amending the zoning designation of portions of Tract 5C Forest
Acres Subdivision Levee Replat, from Rural Residential (RR) and Single Family Residential
(R1)to Resource Management(RM).
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this loth day of September 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 27, 2018
Through: Brennan Hickok, Assistant City Manager 2:�
From: Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution of the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City
Council approval of the rezoning of portions of Tract C Forest
Acres Levee Replat, from Single Family Residential (RI) and
Rural Residential (RR) to Resource Management (RM)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Council's review and enactment is Ordinance 2018-005, amending the Land Use
Plan and zoning designation of portions of Tract 5C Forest Acres Levee Replat from Rural
Residential (RR) and Single Family Residential (RI) to Resource Management (RM) Zoning.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Forest Acres Subdivision Levee Replat on
December 11, 2012, recorded as plat 2012-17 in the Seward Recording District. The parcel
known as 5C, containing approximately 8 acres, resulted from combining nine originally platted
Forest Acres lots. Two of the lots, formerly known as Lot RR and Lot QQ were zoned Rural
Residential and Single Family Residential, and have maintained their zoning status through the
completion of the Forest Acres Levee Replat.
The Resource Management Zoning District was established to designate lands which are
generally undeveloped and cannot be precisely zoned due to inadequate information on the
extension of public services and utilities; the suitability of the land to support commercial,
residential, industrial or public uses; and other possible environmental consideration.
Development of the Forest Acres levee, upon which Dieckgraeff Road now travels, was
contingent upon a US Army Corps of Engineers wetland designation requirement. To meet this
requirement, land use restrictive covenants were placed on Tract 5C, limiting development and
improvements allowed on the property. These covenants were recorded on May 15, 2009 in the
Seward Recording District. Resource Management is the most appropriate zoning designation for
Tract 5C given the land use restriction, and the designation of adjacent lands as Resource
Management.
INTENT:
Amend the Zoning designation of Tract 5C Forest Acres Levee Replat from Rural Residential
RR and Single Family Residential (RI) to Resource Management (RM) Zoning.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1 Compr
ehensive Plan(2030, approved by Council May 30, X X20I 7):
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Seward City Council Agenda
Statement Ordinance 2018-005
Page 2 of 2
2.22 (bullet 6) Strive to meet or exceed standards and
regulations for compliance with state and federal
environmental regulations (page 7)
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
2. • Pursue the community's vision through rigorous
implementation of the Comprehensive and Land Use
Plans. (page i o) X
• Work towards bringing the Zoning Map into conformance
with the Land Use Plan (page i i)
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed land use action were notified of
the requested rezone. Public notice signs were posted on the property and all other public
hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 were complied with.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held the public hearing August 7, 2018 and approved
Resolution 2018-012 recommending City Council approval of the attached Ordinance 2018-
amending the Zoning designation of portions of Tract 5C Forest Acres Levee Replat from
Single Family Residential (RI) and Rural Residential (RR) to Resource Management (RM). No
public comments were received by staff or during the Public Hearing.
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the Land Use Plan and
change of zoning designation.
Approved by Finance Department,& i4c,Qi
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
At the time of this review no public concerns have been submitted to staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommend:
August 27, 2018 the Council introduces Ordinance 2018-005 amending the Land Use Plan and
Rezoning portions of Tract 5C Forest Acres Levee Replat from Single Family Residential (RI)
and Rural Residential (RR) to Resource Management (RM).
September 10, 2018 the Council conducts a public hearing and enacts Ordinance 2018-005
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City of Seward Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commissions Minutes
August 7, 2018 Volume 7, Page 295
Motion (/) Approve Resolution 2018-011 Of The
Planning And Zoning Commission Of The
City Of Seward, Alaska, Granting A
Conditional Use Permit To Jena And Cole
Petersen To Construct And Operate A
Twelve (12) Unit Studio Apartment Building
On Lots 3,4& 5 Block 28, Original Townsite
Seward, Located At 531, 533, & 535 Third
Ave Within The Auto Commercial Zoning
District
Discussion
Motion Passed AYES:
NOES: none
Resolution 2018-012 of the Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska,
Recommending City Council Approve The Attached Ordinance Amending The Land Use Plan And
Zoning Designation Of Two Portions Of City Owned Land Located Within Tract 5C Forest Acres
Subdivision Levee Replat, From Single Family Residential (111), And Rural Residential (RR) To
Resource Management(RM)
Bacon stated that Tract 5C was created by combining nine Forest Acres lots during the Levee
construction project and was finalized with the recording of the levee replat in 2012. As part of
the permitting process to construct the levee,the Army Corps of Engineers required that certain
lands be designated for conservation, and the City designated all of Tract 5C for this purpose in
2009. Restrictive covenants on Tract 5C prohibit construction of any structure on the property
and prohibit commercial, industrial, institutional and residential uses.Allowed uses include
public access for low impact recreational activity.
By definition, the resource management zoning district was established to designate lands which
are generally undeveloped and cannot be precisely zoned due to inadequate information on the
extension of public services and utilities; the suitability of the land to support commercial
residential industrial or public uses; and other environmental consideration. In light of this
definition, and the zoning designation of surrounding lands, resource management is the most
appropriate zoning designation for Tract 5C and staff recommends commission approve
resolution 2018-012.
Wilde stated that all public notice requirements have been met for this proposed land use
amendment.
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
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City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes
August 7, 2018 Volume 7,Page 296
Hearing no one else wishing to speak,the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Fleming/Swann) Approve Resolution 2018-012 of the
Planning And Zoning Commission Of The
City Of Seward,Alaska,Recommending City
Council Approve The Attached Ordinance
Amending The Land Use Plan And Zoning
Designation Of Two Portions Of City Owned
Land Located Within Tract 5C Forest Acres
Subdivision Levee Replat, From Single
Family Residential (Rl), And Rural
Residential (RR) To Resource Management
(RM)
Fleming asked clarification on the specific portions of Tract 5C to be amended. Bacon
responded by indicating on the City Zoning map, and also in response to Fleming, identified City
owned land in the vicinity. Swann asked if this zoning amendment was being put forward to
bring our Iand uses map into conformance. Ecklund asked for more information regarding the
land use restrictive covenants on Tract 5C. Bacon discussed the land uses allowed under the
restrictive covenants, and read aloud the restrictions set forth by the covenants on Tract 5C.
Motion Passed AYES: Fleming, Hatfield, Seese, Swann,
Ecklund
NOES: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2018-00 Of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of Seward Alaska
Recommending That The Alice Pickett Memorial Animal Shelter Be Relocated To Lot MM-
1 Forest Acres Subdivision Levee Replat Number Two, Located At 2618 Birch Street,
Within The Resource Management(RM)Zoning District
Wilde stated that the Community Development Department was tasked by City Council to
identify potential sites south of Dieckgraeff Road for the relocation of the animal shelter. Lot
MM-1 was selected because it was closest to the required utilities and would therefore be the
least costly to develop. Wilde stated that staff had reviewed the flood map prior to making this
selection and understood that a portion of the lot would need to be elevated to comply with
floodplain development regulations. Wilde described the other locations under consideration and
the distance to utilities to serve those lots. In response to earlier citizens' comments, Wilde
addressed potential locations at SMIC and the former USAF recreation property and stated that
they were both unsuitable. Wilde stated that locating the shelter at SMIC would result in too
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CITY PROJECTS & GOALS
Updated for August 27, 2018 City Council meeting
The following list of City Council projects and goals was reviewed, discussed, and updated at the February 12,
2018 City Council meeting.
1. ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING AT CITY HALL
Council directed the city clerk to provide a history of why the location for municipal elections
was moved from City Hall to the K.M. Rae Building, as it related to ADA accessibility. City
Clerk history and status provided February 27, 2018. First floor restrooms currently under
renovation to provide one large ADA-accessible family restroom, in addition to one men's and
one women's restroom. The first floor restrooms in City Hall were completed May 14, 2018.
Fifth Avenue parking is not practical due to challenges with grade and distance; Adams Street
parking must be reserved for Police Department access; Public Works is currently researching
the feasibility of a modification to the SE corner of the back lot, as well as modifications to
second floor restrooms.
Clerk's office received ADA analysis kit from Division of Elections (DOE); clerk will work with
Public Works Director Doug Schoessler and Assistant City Manager Brennan Hickok to
perform the analysis (currently scheduled for Auger rescheduled to September 12)
2. SET LOCATION FOR SATELLITE FIRE STATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING
Administration is currently reviewing a concept public private proposal to house the Quint
(ladder truck) on the city-side of the bay.
3. DISCUSSION ON AIR FORCE RECREATION CAMP SITE
Council held a joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission on February 28,
2018. Directed administration to have Community Development bring forward multiple land
use concepts. (Previous council work session was held September 25, 2017). April 9, 2018 work
session to discuss development concepts. Following April 9, 2018 work session, administration
has initiated the rezone of the property to Auto Commercial (AC), the replatting of lots
generally as presented at the work session, and the creation of a subdivision and utility
development plan.
4. SALTWATER HEAT PUMP PROJECT
The state capital budget approved $725,000 for this project; currently awaiting Governor
Walker's signature. Administration is working with the design engineer to update costs and ROI
models in order to identify any potential funding shortfall and prepare strategies for additional
funding sources, if necessary.
5. ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF CITY HALL
6. GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES
Directed administration to provide an update on ground transportation for ambulance services.
7. ANIMAL SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS
(Council passed Resolution 2017-035, Authorizing Replacement Of The Roof Of The Seward
Animal Shelter, In An Amount Not To Exceed$6,851.00, And Appropriating Funds.) March 19,
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2018 work session; directed administration to look into potential locations and funding options.
Resolution 2018-049 approved at the May 29, 2018 meeting, authorizing the creation of the
Animal Shelter Relocation Fund and approving start-up funds.
8. RESEARCH ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIAL TELECONFERENCING
POSSIBILITIES FOR MEETINGS
Directed the city attorney to provide advice on teleconferencing possibilities for elected and
appointed officials. City Attorney opinion provided February 14, 2018.
9. UPDATE THE KPB TSUNAMI WARNING MESSAGE TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC
REFERENCE TO THE LOCAL RADIO STATION (91.7/106.1)
Directed administration to provide an update on the status of modifying the tsunami warning
announcement to include specific radio information, and also request the borough add a sticker
to their brochures which identifies the Seward radio station. Resolution 2018-019 designated
KIBH-FM 91.7 as the city's official radio station for emergencies, and authorized the City
Manager to work with borough to include radio station information in tsunami warning
broadcasts.
10. INCENTIVIZE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT-TYPE BUSINESSES TO COME TO
SEWARD
It.AFFORDABLE HOUSING(INCLUDING SUMMER WORKER HOUSING)
Council will hold a work session in May, 2018.
(Previous council work sessions were held on May 22, 2017, June 12, 2017, and July 11, 2017)
12. SEWARD COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER EXPANSION
Directed administration to provide an update on the Seward Community Health Care Center
expansion. March 12, 2018 council meeting authorized to pay up to $1,500 in travel expenses
for Jean Bardarson to travel with city representatives to Washington, DC in April, 2018 (April
14-18, 2018 trip to Washington, DC)
13. BUILDING MAINTENANCE
14. LED LIGHT CONVERSIONS
15. EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES FOR CREATING A REVENUE STREAM FOR THE
ANIMAL SHELTER AND SOS PETS
16. PURSUE AVENUES TO INCREASE WINTER RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
17. CONDUCT CITY-WIDE DISASTER EXERCISE TO INCLUDE MOVING
RESOURCES, EVACUATION FO THE PUBLIC, ENGAGING OUTSIDE AGENCIES,
AND PUBLIC INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
18. EXTEND CITY UTILITIES INTO VIABLE AREAS TO SUPPORT FUTURE
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. February 26, 2018, council created an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Council Member Horn,
Council Member Casagranda, and Mayor Squires to work with administration to develop a
Request for Proposals for conducting a third party investigation of city personnel matters.
At the May 29, 2018 council meeting, the city manager was directed to contact the DCRA and
arrange for an audit of administration, personnel, and council. Based on the results of that
event, council will decide whether or not to continue with this committee. Update: At the August
13, 2018 meeting, Assistant City Manager Brennan Hickok reported that the DCRA declined the
city's request for an audit because it was beyond the scope of their duties/capabilities.
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