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The City of Seward, Alaska
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street
Please silence all cell phones and devices during the meeting
Mayor Sue McClure
Vice Mayor John Osenga
Council Member Mike Calhoon
Council Member Randy Wells
Council Member Kevin Finch
Council Member Robert Barnwell
Council Member Julie Crites
City Manager Kat Sorensen
Deputy City Manager Jason Bickling
City Clerk Kris Peck
City Attorney Sam Severin
Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited
to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.)
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all
routine items listed under Item 7. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member
requests an item be returned to the Regular Agenda.)
6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards -None
B. City Manager Report 5
C. City Clerk Report 12
D. City Attorney Report 13
E. Other Reports and Announcements
F. Presentations- None
7. CONSENT AGENDA (also marked with an asterisk *)
A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting
1)* Approval of the September 23, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 15
B. Introduction of Ordinances -None
C. Resolutions
1)* Resolution 2024-055: Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Amendment #1 to the
Agreement with Confluence Strategies for State Lobbying Services from January 1,
2025 through December 31, 2027 for $85,500 Annually .21
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2)* Resolution 2024-056: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Assembly Approval of the
2024 Kenai Peninsula Borough Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, which will include the
City of Seward 28
D. Other Items
1) *Certify the results of the October 1, 2024 Regular Municipal Election 33
2) *No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for the Seward Marketplace
Package Store #3909 39
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinances for Introduction -None
B. Resolutions -None
C. Other New Business
1) Approve letter to officially invite the State of Alaska Board of Fisheries to Seward for
their 2026 conference [Sponsored by Mayor McClure]
Letter will be provided as a laydown
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.)
A. Boards and Commissions Minutes
1) P&Z Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2024 44
2) P&Z Special Meeting Minutes from September 11, 2024 50
3) PACAB Meeting Minutes from September 4, 2024 53
B. Other Items
1) A Resolution of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward, Alaska,
Recommending City Council Reinstate the Allocation of 50% of the Previous Year's
Bed Tax to the Seward Chamber of Commerce for Marketing Services 57
2) Upcoming City Council Meetings and Work Sessions 59
a. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Work Session Topic: Budget
b. Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Work Session Topic: Budget
c. Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Work Session Topic: Budget
d. Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Work Session Topic: Budget
e. Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
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12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five minutes per
speaker.)
13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Per Seward City Code 2.10.033 E(3): Matters which by law, municipal Charter, or
ordinances are required to be confidential
Discussion with city attorney for potential litigation regarding Heat Loop Project
contractor
15. ADJOURNMENT
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