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Home My WebLink About250806 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on August 6, 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, August 6, 2025 *** Planning & Zoning Commission Action Agenda Results from Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The following resolutions had a public hearing and were approved: Resolution 2025-023, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Harbor Holdings LLC to construct and operate an employee campground at 1713 Alameda Street within an Industrial zoning district [amended] Resolution 2025-024, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the revised preliminary plat of the property located at 3207 Sorrel Road, creating Spring Creek Park Replat [amended] Resolution 2025-025, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of the property located at 2007 Olympia Road, creating Lots 22-27 Gateway Subdivision 2025 Addition Resolution 2025-026, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Tract 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties; creating Lots 1-4 and Tract 5B-3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties No. 2 [amended] Other items: The July 1, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. The commission supported a memo for a code enforcement officer to be sent to city council. The commission supported receiving updates from the KPB Planning Commissioner. The next work session topic would involve parking in commercial zoning districts. City Council agenda below City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on August 6, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, August 11, 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. In Memoriam of Margaret Anderson 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (*Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items listed. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests an item be moved to New Business) A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1) *Approval of the July 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances 1) *Introduction of Ordinance 2025-011: Amending Seward City Code, Title 5 Revenue and Finance, Chapter 5.22 Developer Incentive and Reimbursement Program, 5.22.075 Application Required, 5.22.085 Application Content, and 5.22.095 Approval Process Pertaining to the Developer Incentive and Reimbursement Program 2) *Introduction of Ordinance 2025-012: Amending Seward City Code, Title 3 Personnel, Chapter 3.45 Annual Leave, to Include the Addition of a Paid Parental Leave Policy 3) *Introduction of Ordinance 2025-013: Amending Seward City Code, Title 3 Personnel, Chapter 3.65 Collective Bargaining, 3.65.010 Freedom of Choice to Clarify Employees’ Rights within the Bargaining Unit C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2025-076: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a 50-Ton Marine Travelift for the Harbor Department in the Amount of $619,500 Plus a 10% Contingency 2) *Resolution 2025-077: Awarding the Nash Road Phase 2 115kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project to Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc in the Amount of $1,955,412 Plus a 10% Contingency 3) *Resolution 2025-078: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Replacement Parts for a Transrupter Switch from Southern States, LLC in the Amount of $39,265 D. Other Items – None 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report – None (Will be in next packet) D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations 1) Seward Education Advocates 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment – None B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-074: Approving a Master Agreement to Terminate the Leases and Easement Near 301 Lowell Point Road and Describe Concepts for a New Lease Near 3201 Sorrel Road Between the City of Seward and Pacific Seafood 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on August 6, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-075: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Selena Soto for GIS Technical Services and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business 1) Reappoint Dwayne Atwood to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board [PACAB] with a term set to expire July 2028 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Work Session Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to present 2024 audit findings from Altman Rogers 2) City Council Meeting Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT 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 are 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. [excluding weekends] Questions concerning candidate filing or any other aspect of the election should be directed to the City Clerk at kpeck@cityofseward.net or (907) 224-4007 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meeting Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on August 6, 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 hearing on the following item of business at a regular meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025: Resolution 2025-074: Approving a Master Agreement to Terminate the Leases and Easement Near 301 Lowell Point Road and Describe Concepts for a New Lease Near 3201 Sorrel Road Between the City of Seward and Pacific Seafood Public hearing documents are available for review at city hall. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or written comments may be sent to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to clerk@cityofseward.net BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Historic Preservation Commission City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission meets four times a year, typically on a designated Thursday in January, May, September, and November. There is one seat available on the commission with a term set to expire May 2028. At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. If there are no city residents applying, council may consider filling the seats with non-residents. 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. The board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. There are no PACAB meetings during the months of June, July, and August. There is one seat available with a term expiring in July 2026. There are two seats available with terms expiring in July 2028. At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. If there are no city residents applying, council may consider filling the seats with non-residents. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 5 of 5 Posted on August 6, 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)