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Home My WebLink About250820 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on August 20, 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 20, 2025 *** City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, August 25, 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. Founder’s Day 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 August 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2025-080: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Loan from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for $600,000 with Loan Forgiveness of $600,000 to Fund the SMIC Water Pumphouse Addition and Hypochlorite Generator Project 2) *Resolution 2025-081: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Prism Design & Construction, LLC for the Construction of the SMIC Water Pumphouse Addition and Hypochlorite Generator Project in the Amount of $797,600.33 Plus a 10% Contingency 3) *Resolution 2025-082: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Blower Equipment for the Lowell Point Lagoon for $156,518.34 Plus a 10% Contingency 4) *Resolution 2025-083: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Two Police Interceptor Vehicles Under the State of Alaska Fleet Vehicle Contract, With Associated Upfitting and Police Specific Equipment, in the Amount of $89,610.17 for Each Vehicle for a Total of $179,220.34 Plus a 10% Contingency D. Other Items 1) *No grounds for protest for the Liquor License Renewal for The Cookery 2) *No grounds for protest for the Liquor License Renewal for Tony’s Bar 3) *No grounds for protest for the Liquor License Renewal for Tony’s Liquor Store 4) *No grounds for protest for the Liquor License Renewal for Woody’s Thai Kitchen City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on August 20, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations 1) Port of Seward Terminal and Dock Replacement Project Status Update from Alaska Railroad Vice President of Real Estate Christy Terry 2) Altman & Rogers Audit Presentation 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) 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 2) Ordinance 2025-012:Amending Seward City Code, Title 3 Personnel, Chapter 3.45 Annual Leave, to Include a Paid Parental Leave Policy 3) 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 B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-079: Approving the Proposal from KC Corporation to Construct a Three-Sided Shelter in the City of Seward Electric Department Laydown Yard for a Cost of $251,064 and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business 1) Discuss Developer Reimbursement Program Application and Project Criteria 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Reports and Recommendations to Council 1) Planning & Zoning Memo on the Need for a Code Enforcement Officer B. Other Items 1) Finance Department Q2 Financial Report 2) Finance Department Central Treasury Report 3) HYPER Financials C. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Meeting Monday, September 8, 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 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on August 20, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS 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 Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 1, 2025 City offices closed Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 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 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025: Resolution 2025-027, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone 2400 Dimond Blvd, 2400 Birch Street, 2404 Birch Street, 2406 Birch Street, 2411 Spruce Street, 2500 Birch Street, and 2501 Spruce Street, from a rural residential (RR) zoning district to a multi-family (R3) zoning district Resolution 2025-028, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.140 Definitions for animal shelter and veterinary hospital and §15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table for veterinary hospital Resolution 2025-029, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.140 Definitions for dwelling, apartment, commercial building; and mixed use development and Table 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed for dwelling, apartment in a commercial building City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on August 20, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Resolution 2025-030, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, recommending the City Council amend Seward City Code §15.20 Signs 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 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 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. 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; City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 5 of 5 Posted on August 20, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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. 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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