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Home My WebLink About250813 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on August 13, 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 13, 2025 *** City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, August 11, 2025 The following ordinances were introduced: 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 Introduction of Ordinance 2025-012: Amending Seward City Code, Title 3 Personnel, Chapter 3.45 Annual Leave, to Include a Paid Parental Leave Policy 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 The following resolution had a public hearing and was approved: 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 The following resolutions were approved: Resolution 2025-075: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Selena Soto for GIS Technical Services and Appropriating Funds 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 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 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 Other items: The July 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. Council directed administration to come up with a plan to make access points for Narcan. Dwayne Atwood was re-appointed to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board [PACAB] with a term set to expire July 2028 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on August 13, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Discussing parking requirements and reform ideas in Commercial zoning districts City Council Work Session Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Present 2024 audit findings from Altman Rogers City Council Meeting Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 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 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on August 13, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, there will be a municipal election held in City Hall in Seward, Alaska in accordance with Seward City Code, Title 4. VOTER REGISTRATION As provided by AS 15.07.070, a person is qualified to vote who is or will be at the time of the election: • A citizen of the United States; and • An Alaska resident; and • 18 years of age or will be 18 on election day; and • A resident of the city for at least thirty (30) days before an election; and • Not be registered to vote in another state unless you are willing to cancel your registration in that state; and • Registered to vote on or before the registration deadline; and not be registered to vote in any other jurisdiction; and • Not be a convicted felon involving moral turpitude, unless your voting rights have been restored. The deadline for residents to register to vote or update their voter registration is Sunday, September 7, 2025. Please see the state’s website for more information at http://www.elections.alaska.gov or stop by the city clerk’s office. Note: To register in person with the city clerk, please come to the office no later than Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. and bring a photo ID. 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, August 25, 2025: 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 Ordinance 2025-012: Amending Seward City Code, Title 3 Personnel, Chapter 3.45 Annual Leave, to Include a Paid Parental Leave Policy 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 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 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on August 13, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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 is one seat available with a term 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 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 5 of 5 Posted on August 13, 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)