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Home My WebLink About250507 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on May 7, 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, May 7, 2025 *** Planning & Zoning Commission Action Agenda Results from Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The following resolutions were approved: Resolution 2025-016 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 606 First Avenue vacating the interior lot lines of three adjacent lots and creating two new lots to be known as Lots 23A and 25A, Original Seward Townsite, Nilsson Replat Resolution 2025-018 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Morning Star Ventures LLC to construct a 4-plex at 2018 Dunham Drive within a multi-family residential (R3) zoning district The following resolution was amended and approved: Resolution 2025-017 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula approval of the preliminary plat of 1000 Hemlock Avenue, 2500 Laurel Street, 2405 Seward Highway, and 2413 Seward Highway exchanging an equal portion of city-owned land with privately- owned land and vacating interior lot lines to create two new parcels to be known as Tracts 5B-1 and 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties Other items: The April 8, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. City Council Meeting Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS A. National Public Works Week B. Building Safety Month 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on May 7, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1) *Approval of the April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances 1) *Introduction of Ordinance 2025-009: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, Amending Seward City Code, Title 8, Chapter 8.30.015 Business License Required And 8.30.025 Application for a Business License [Sponsored by City Clerk] C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2025-047: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Switch Cabinet for the Electric Department in the Amount of $46,320 D. Other Items 1) *No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Taco Dans 2) *No grounds for protest to the Transfer of Controlling Interest for the liquor License from Taco Dans to ZPA, LLC 3) *No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for the Chattermark 4) *No grounds for protest to the Transfer of Controlling Interest for the liquor License from the Chattermark to ZPA, LLC 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations 1) Public Works Presentation by the Public Works Director Doug Schoessler 2) Alaska SeaLife Center’s Johnny Fraser on Measuring Happiness in Seward 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-045: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Toyota Forklift for the Electric Department Warehouse in the Amount of $43,965 and Appropriating Funds 2) Resolution 2025-046: Request to Name the Airport at Seward, Alaska the Lenny Gilliland Seward Airport [Sponsored by Mayor McClure] C. Other New Business – None 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Work Session on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Topic: Discuss the future of the Jesse Lee Home property 2) City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. [Monday is Memorial Day Holiday] 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on May 7, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meeting Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers All are welcome to attend the meetings 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, June 9, 2025: RESOLUTION 2025-048: DETERMINING IT TO BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSARY TO PROCEED WITH THE PROPOSED FOREST ACRES AFOGNAK SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR AND BENEFITING LOTS 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, AX, AY, AZ, BA, BC1, BC2, BD1, BD2, BE1, BE2, BF1, BF2, CD, CE, CF1, CF2, CG1, CG2, CH, CI, CO, CP1, CP2, CQ1, CQ2, AND CR OF THE FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,837,886.00 Applications and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at City Hall. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Historic Preservation Commission City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. There are two seats expiring at the end of May 2025. These terms are for three years and will expire May 2028. The commission meets four times a year, typically on a designated Thursday in January, May, September, and November. 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. Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. There is one seat available for a resident inside city limits with a term expiring in July 2026. PACAB meets on the 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on May 7, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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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