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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10242022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 24, 2022 Volume 42,Page 139 CALL TO ORDER The October 24,2022 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor McClure. OPENING CEREMONY Council Member John Osenga led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry presiding and Sue McClure (presiding) John Osenga Liz DeMoss da Mike Calhoon Randy Wells comprising a quorum of the Council; and Janette Bower, City Manager Brenda Ballou, City Clerk Excused—Terry, Casagranda Absent—None CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Kat Sorensen,inside the city,wished to advocate for the Chamber of Commerce budget that would be discussed tonight. She and the chamber board wanted to have an open discussion with council about the chamber's contract with the city and the roles and responsibilities of the chamber. Sorenson said the state would be putting$10 million towards tourism in 2023;she planned to focus on preparing for those visitors coming to Seward. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (DeMoss/Wells) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: There were no consent agenda items. NEW BUSINESS City of Seward, Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 24, 2022 Volume 42, Page 140 Other New Business Committee of the Whole: 2023/2024 City of Seward Budget. Motion (Osenga/DeMoss) Go into Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2023/2024 City of Seward budget. Motion Passed Unanimous Council moved into Committee of the Whole at 5:36 p.m. Council came out of Committee of the Whole at 5:55 p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS —None COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS McClure thanked everyone for the budget discussions tonight. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. S;AdkPArVeCcA. r,r Brenda Ballo , MMC Sue McClure City Clerk Vice Mayor (City Seal) � `of SEWq'•,,�. OAP�'w�' 4Q '•. • : • tolk SEAL I o• r__ • • •'••;�IE OF AV: *- �,l.fllfNot