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Home My WebLink About250521 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on May 21, 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 21, 2025 *** PACAB Action Agenda Results from Wednesday, May 21, 2025 The April 16, 2025 PACAB Meeting Minutes were approved. 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 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 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on May 21, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS A. Seward Pride Alliance Pride Weekend 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1) *Approval of the May 12, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 2)* Resolution 2025-051: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate Community Assistance Program Funds in the Amount of $106,166.21 for the Purpose of Capital Projects Related to Fire, Public Safety, and Road Maintenance D. Other Items 1) *No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Ray’s Waterfront 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report – None D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations 1) Seward Cruise Ship Dock and Terminal Project Update from the Alaska Railroad 2) Wei Ying Wong from the Alaska SeaLife Center 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 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] 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-049: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a 5-Year Contract Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc for the Purchase of the Axon Virtual Reality Police Training Program and the Necessary Hardware not to Exceed the Amount of $276,745.52 and Appropriating Funds 2) Resolution 2025-050: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase an ESRI Small Utility Enterprise Subscription License for a 3-Year Term in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,700.00 C. Other New Business 1) Re-appoint Todd Mashlan to the Historic Preservation Commission for a 3-year term City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on May 21, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Annual Evaluation of the City Clerk 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS & CITY HOLIDAYS City Council Special Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Cancelled 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 Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 26, 2025 City Offices Closed City Council Work Session Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Discuss Future of Jesse Lee Home Property City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers All are welcome to attend the meetings City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on May 21, 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 5 of 5 Posted on May 21, 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. 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)