The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About250212 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on February 12, 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 12, 2025 City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, February 10, 2025 The following ordinances were introduced and will have a public hearing on February 24, 2025 Introduction of Ordinance 2025-001: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Agenda and Council Packet Introduction Ordinance 2025-002: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30, Article 3 – Port and Commerce Advisory Board Introduction Ordinance 2025-003: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30, Article 4 – Historic Preservation Commission The following resolutions were approved: 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 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 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 The following resolutions were amended and approved: 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 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 $500,000, Leaving a Balance of $47,500 and Appropriating Funds, to be Funded by the City of Seward for Lowell Point Lagoon Blower Improvements Other items: The January 27, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on February 12, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Tuesday, February 18, 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 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-008, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedures 2025 Update B. Other New Business 1) Receive Commission feedback on allowing one member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to live outside Seward City Limits if they live in the greater Seward area and own and operate a business on their property inside city limits 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS 10. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS President’s Day Holiday Monday, February 17, 2025 City Offices Closed Planning & Zoning Work Session Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topics: Review proposed code changes to efficiency apartments i.e. ADUs Discuss locations for building height overlays for 38’ and 48’ tall buildings Planning & Zoning Special Meeting Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers (See agenda above) PACAB Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Cancelled All public is welcome to attend the meetings City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on February 12, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025: Ordinance 2025-001: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Agenda and Council Packet Ordinance 2025-002: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30, Article 3 – Port and Commerce Advisory Board Ordinance 2025-003: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30, Article 4 – Historic Preservation Commission 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. 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on February 12, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us MORE WAYS TO STAY INFORMED Attend meetings in person, listen on KIBH-FM 91.7 or watch the City of Seward YouTube channel live streams City of Seward - YouTube Go to Email Notifications | Seward, AK (cityofseward.us) to sign up for email notifications! For more information call the City Clerk’s office (907) 224-4046 or email clerk@cityofseward.net City Council materials are posted on the city website: City Council Meeting | Seward, AK (cityofseward.us)