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Home My WebLink About250205 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on February 5, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Council Calendars are released every week and contain all the latest information on meeting results, agendas, public hearings, upcoming meetings & work sessions, and vacancies on the boards & commissions. The last page contains QR codes to Council, P&Z, PACAB, and Historic Preservation meeting information and other links to help you stay informed on your local government! This edition is for Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Historic Preservation Action Agenda Results from Thursday, January 30, 2025 Tanguy Libbrecht was nominated and selected as Chair. Sue Ward was nominated and selected as Vice Chair. The Commission recommended placing Thorn’s/Flamingo Lounge on the Local Register of Historic Places. The November 14, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. Planning & Zoning Action Agenda Results from Tuesday, February 4, 2025 The following resolution had a public hearing and was approved: Resolution 2025-005, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Chugachmiut to construct and operate a pharmacy drive-thru window at the new Chugachmiut Regional Health Center on Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No 1, 2022 Addition, Lot 7A-2; Located at 704 Aspen Lane; Within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District The following resolution had a public hearing and was amended and approved: Resolution 2025-004 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Variance from Seward City Code 15.10.220 Development Requirements to OBI Seafoods to install a condenser unit above their building, reaching a height no taller than 39’; Located at 601 Port Avenue; Marina Subdivision, Block 2 Replat, Lot 2A, Block 2; Within the Harbor Commercial (HC) Zoning District The following resolution was approved: Resolution 2025-007, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2025 to January 2026 The following resolution was deleted from the agenda due to applicant withdrawing: Resolution 2025-006, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to The Tufted Puffin LLC to operate a drive-thru window to sell retail cannabis products and non-cannabis food and beverage items on Lot 1, Block 2, North Harbor Subdivision; Located at 408 Port Avenue; Within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District Other items: The January 7, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on February 5, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City Council Meeting Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards – None B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements – None F. Presentations 1) Fire Department 2024 Year in Review 7. CONSENT AGENDA (also marked with an asterisk *) A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approval of the January 27, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances 1)* Introduction of Ordinance 2025-001: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Agenda and Council Packet 2)* Introduction Ordinance 2025-002: Amending Seward City Code, Title 2, Chapter 2.30, Article 3 – Port and Commerce Advisory Board 3)* Introduction Ordinance 2025-003: Amending Seward City Code, Title 2, Chapter 2.30, Article 4 – Historic Preservation Commission C. Resolutions 1)* Resolution 2025-018: Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Loan with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Clean Water Fund for $547,500 with Loan Forgiveness of $250,000, Leaving a Balance of $297,500 and Appropriating Funds, to be Funded by the City of Seward for Lowell Point Lagoon Blower Improvements 2)* Resolution 2025-019: Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Loan with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water Fund for $432,000 with Loan Forgiveness of $432,000 to Fund the New Water Meter Project 3)* Resolution 2025-020: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a New Toolcat UW56 from Craig Taylor Equipment Utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing in the Amount of $74,789 with a 10% Contingency D. Other Items – None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1) Resolution 2025-007: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Property Located at 3207 Sorrel Road, Creating the Spring Creek Park Replat [This resolution had a public hearing and was postponed on January 27, 2025] 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on February 5, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 1) Resolution 2025-017: Authorizing the City Manager to Fund the Vacant Full-Time Teen and Youth Center Program Assistant Position in Parks and Recreation for Oversight of the Teen Rec Room in the Amount of 75,000 and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business – None 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1) Planning & Zoning Minutes from January 7, 2025 2) Historic Presentation Commission Minutes from November 14, 2025 B. Other Items 1) Upcoming City Council Meetings a. Work Session Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss: Forest Acres Afognak Subdivision b. Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Work Session Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topics: Design and engineering for the Seward Fire Station City Council Regular Meeting Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers All public is welcome to attend the meetings PUBLIC HEARINGS None BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & CITY REPRESENTATIVE VACANCIES Planning & Zoning Commission City Council is seeking applications from residents inside city limits interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. There are three seats expiring at the end of February 2025. City Council will be making the new appointments at the February 24, 2025 council meeting. The new terms are for the full 3 years and will take effect March 1, 2025. Planning & Zoning holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and work sessions the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. or at other times as needed. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on February 5, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Commissioners shall be compensated for service at the rate of $100 per month. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us. Completed application forms must be filed with the City Clerk. Please email clerk@cityofseward.net for more information. PACAB (Port & Commerce Advisory Board) City Council is seeking applications from residents of Seward and the surrounding area interested in serving on PACAB. There is one seat available with a term expiring in July 2026. PACAB meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon. There are no PACAB meetings during the months of June, July, and August. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us. Completed application forms must be filed with the City Clerk. Please email clerk@cityofseward.net for more information. CORRESPONDENCE IS WELCOME If you wish to communicate with the City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board, or the Historic Preservation Commission, send an email to clerk@cityofseward.net and specify which group you want to receive it. In return, you will receive an email confirmation back from the City Clerk verifying your email has been forwarded as you requested. Please note that all correspondence may be subject to public record requests. 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