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Home My WebLink About250716 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on July 16, 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 16, 2025 *** City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, July 14, 2025 The following ordinance was amended and enacted: 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 The following resolutions were approved: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 continued City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on July 16, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Other items: The June 23, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. There were no grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Apollo Restaurant. There were no grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Ms. Gene’s Place. Council directed City Administration and Planning & Zoning to explore options of updating city code pertaining to parking regulations. Council was in favor of sending a letter of support of school funding to the Department of Education. An executive session was held for: City Attorney to Receive Council Direction on the Laraux Case No. 3SW-23- 00050CI An executive session was held for: Updating Council on the Contract Negotiations for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 2025 CITY OF SEWARD REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION FILING DATES & ELECTED OFFICES TO BE FILLED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified voter living within the Seward city limits for at least one year prior to August 15, 2025 may file a declaration of candidacy for Council Member or Mayor that will be voted upon at the Regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The Council Member seats currently held by Kevin Finch and Randy Wells will be available. The seat of the Mayor, currently held by Sue McClure, will also be available. All terms are for three years and will expire in October 2028. Candidate filing packets will be available in the office of the City Clerk, or may be downloaded from the city website. Completed candidate packets must be filed in person with the City Clerk from Friday, August 1, 2025 through Friday, August 15, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Questions concerning candidate filing or any other aspect of the election should be directed to the city clerk’s office at 224-4007. continued City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on July 16, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers PUBLIC HEARINGS None 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on July 16, 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)