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Home My WebLink About250709 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on July 9, 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, July 9, 2025 *** City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS A. Seward Seahawks High Jump State Champion Olin Liljemark B. Seward Seahawks 100m Dash State Champion Ronan Bickling C. Parks & Recreation Month 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Consent agenda items also marked with an asterisk] A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1) *Approval of the June 23, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2025-063: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase LED Streetlight Fixtures from Anixter Power Solutions for Installation Along Third Avenue in the Amount of $43,818.50 2) *Resolution 2025-064: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Loan from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Clean Water Fund for $665,600 with Loan Forgiveness of $665,600 for Planning and Design of Lowell Point and SMIC Lagoon Effluent Disinfection 3) *Resolution 2025-065: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Loan from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water Fund for $400,000 with Loan Forgiveness of $400,000 for the Elm Street Water Main Replacement 4) *Resolution 2025-066: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal with Sturgeon Electric for Directional Boring Services to Support City Electric Department Work Orders and Projects in the Amount of $111,475 with a 30% Contingency, Not to Exceed $144,917.50 5) *Resolution 2025-067: Authorizing the City Manager to Continue the Contract with CRW Engineering Group for the SMIC Hypochlorite Generator Project in the Amount of $128,592 with a 10% Contingency, Not to Exceed $141,451.20 D. Other Items 1) *No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Apollo Restaurant 2) *No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Gene’s Place 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report D. Other Reports and Announcements City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on July 9, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us E. Presentations 1) Seward Parks & Recreation Department 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2025-010: Amending Seward City Code §15.10.220 and Table 15.10.222 Development Requirements Regarding the Language and Regulations Pertaining to Building Height 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-061: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal with Electric Power Constructors for the Purchase and Installation of Fuel Meters at the Fort Raymond Generation Power Plant in the Amount of $161,364, with a 5% Contingency, Not to Exceed $169,432.20 and Appropriating Funds 2) Resolution 2025-062: Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Contract with AK Tree Service to Include an Additional $400,000 from the Electric Department Reserves for Continued Vegetation Clearing and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business 1) Discuss Parking Regulations [Sponsored by Council Member Wells] 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards & Commissions Reports and Recommendations to Council – None B. Other Items – None C. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. City Attorney to Receive Council Direction on the Laraux Case No. 3SW-23-00050CI B. Updating Council on the Contract Negotiations for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meeting Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Planning & Zoning Work Session Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topics: Missing Middle Housing Mixed-Use Development Definition, Apartments in Commercial Buildings, Cottage Courts Updating the Land Uses Allowed Table for Veterinary Hospital City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on July 9, 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, July 14, 2025: Ordinance 2025-010: Amending Seward City Code §15.10.220 and Table 15.10.222 Development Requirements Regarding the Language and Regulations Pertaining to Building Height 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 is one seat available on the commission. This term is set to 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. 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. There are also two seats expiring at the end of July 2025. Appointments for these 3-year terms will be made at the July 28, 2025 City Council meeting. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website 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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