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*** This edition is for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 ***
City Council Action Agenda
Results from Monday, August 25, 2025
The following ordinances were enacted:
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
The following resolutions were approved:
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
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
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
Resolution 2025-082: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Blower Equipment for the Lowell Point Lagoon
for $156,518.34 Plus a 10% Contingency
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
Other items:
The August 11, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved.
There were no grounds for protest for the Liquor License Renewal for The Cookery, Tony’s Bar, Tony’s Liquor
Store, and Woody’s Thai Kitchen.
Council directed administration to carry the Developer Reimbursement discussion to the next meeting agenda.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting
1)* Approve August 5, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
7. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards - None
B. City Administration Report
C. Other Reports and Announcements
1) KPB Planning Commissioner Report
D. Presentations - None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing
1) 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
2) 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
3) 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
4) Resolution 2025-030, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.20 Signs
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolutions - None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions – None
B. Other New Business
1) Review absence notification requirements for meetings
2) Discuss work session topic for August 19, 2025
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings
1) Work session on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall
2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall
B. Other Items
12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None
15. ADJOURNMENT
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS
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 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
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
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, September 8, 2025:
Resolution 2025-084: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF
PARCEL 14502302 (LEGAL DESCRIPTION: T 1S R 1W SEC 4 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0830032 JESSE
LEE HEIGHTS SUB ADDN NO 2 LOT 2)
Resolution 2025-085: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A NEW LEASE WITH
PACIFIC SEAFOOD – SEWARD, LLC FOR A SEAFOOD PROCESSING FACILITY ON THREE PARCELS
NEAR 3201 SORREL ROAD: LOT 2 BLOCK 7 OF PLAT 1997-27; AND LOT 2A-2 AND LOT 1A-2 BLOCK
9 OF PLAT 2021-19
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
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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
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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