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Home My WebLink About250514 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 6 Posted on May 14, 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 14, 2025 *** City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, May 12, 2025 The following ordinance was introduced and will have a public hearing on May 27, 2025 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] The following resolutions were approved: 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 Resolution 2025-047: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Switch Cabinet for the Electric Department in the Amount of $46,320 The following resolution was deleted from the agenda: Resolution 2025-046: Request to Name the Airport at Seward, Alaska the Lenny Gilliland Seward Airport [Sponsored by Mayor McClure] Other items: The April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Taco Dans. No grounds for protest to the Transfer of Controlling Interest for the liquor License from Taco Dans to ZPA, LLC. No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for the Chattermark. No grounds for protest to the Transfer of Controlling Interest for the liquor License from the Chattermark to ZPA, LLC. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 6 Posted on May 14, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PACAB Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve the April 16, 2025 PACAB Meeting Minutes 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards – None B. City Administration Report C. Other Reports and Announcements 1) Alaska Railroad Report 2) Seward Chamber of Commerce D. Presentations – None 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions – None B. Other New Business 1) Discuss a resolution to encourage application of heat pump grant funds [Jaffa] 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of Meetings 1) Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 [After the summer hiatus] 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS 11. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT continued City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 6 Posted on May 14, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City Council Special Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Removal of Chair Griswold from the Planning & Zoning Commission [This special meeting will not be live streamed to YouTube] 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. INTRODUCTION OF HEARING AND PROCEDURAL MATTERS 5. PRESENT CASE City: 15 minutes Griswold: 15 minutes 6. CLOSING STATEMENTS City: 5 minutes Griswold: 5 minutes 7. VOTE ON AGENDA ITEM Removal of Chair Griswold from the Planning & Zoning Commission [A Yes vote is to remove and a No vote is to retain] 8. ADJOURNMENT Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Thursday, May 22, 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 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards 1) Seward Historic Register Plaque Awards: Seward Historic Register Plaque Awards: Urbach's, Standard Oil House, and Alaska's Point of View B. Proclamation C. City Administration Report D. Chair Report E. Other Reports and Announcements 1) Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page F. Presentations – None 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1) *Approve the January 30, 2025 HPC Meeting Minutes City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 6 Posted on May 14, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Other Items 1) Hoben Park Updates 2) St. Peter’s Updates 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business 1) Enhancing the Historic Walking Tour 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of Meetings 1) Regular Meeting and Work Session on September 18, 2025 B. Other Items – None 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS 12. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Parking PACAB Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers City Council Special Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers See Agenda listed above Historic Preservation Commission Work Session Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Alaska Remote Imaging 3-D scans of buildings to promote historic preservation Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers All are welcome to attend the meetings City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 5 of 6 Posted on May 14, 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 Tuesday, May 27, 2025: 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 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. The appointments will be made at the Tuesday, May 27, 2025 City Council meeting. 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 6 of 6 Posted on May 14, 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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