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Home My WebLink About250910 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on September 10, 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, September 10, 2025 *** City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, September 8, 2025 The following resolutions were approved: Public Hearing 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) Public Hearing 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 Block 9 and Lot 1A-2 Block 9 of Plat 2021-19 Resolution 2025-086: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Proposal from McKenna Brothers Paving to Pave Bette Cato Avenue in the Amount of $94,450 Plus a 10% Contingency and Appropriating Funds Resolution 2025-087: Approving Amendment #2 to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager and Appropriating Funds Resolution 2025-088: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Two Can-Am Four Wheelers on Tracks for the Electric Department in the Amount of $38,840.71 Resolution 2025-089: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase the Remaining Components for the Nash Road Transmission Line Rebuild Project from General Pacific in the Amount of $130,123.30 Plus a 10% Contingency Resolution 2025-090: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Service Agreement with LiftOff LLC for a One-Year Renewal of the City’s Microsoft 365 Licensing Subscription in the Amount of $47,829.60 Resolution 2025-091: Approving Membership in the Railbelt Transmission Organization and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents and Pay Associated Fees as Invoiced Other items: The August 25, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. There were no grounds for protest for the Liquor License Renewal for the Seasalt, Alaskan Bar & Grill. Council requested more information to be brought back on the cost of a creating a new position for a city code enforcement officer. An executive session was held to discuss the Land Purchase Negotiation for Parcel 14502302. An executive session was held for the annual evaluation of the City Manager. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on September 10, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PACAB Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve May 21, 2025 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards – None B. City Manager Report C. Other Reports and Announcements 1) Alaska Railroad Report 2) Seward Chamber of Commerce D. Presentations 1) Harbor Uplands Development 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolutions – None B. Other Items 1) Discuss Heat Pump- Alaska Heat Smart 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions - None B. Other New Business 1) Nominate Vice Chair Seat 2) Coast Guard Update 3) Harbor Uplands Development 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of Meetings 1) Regular Meeting on October 15, 2025 2) Regular Meeting on November 19, 2025 3) Regular Meeting on December 17, 2025 B. Other Items 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS 11. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on September 10, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topics: 1) Review draft Ordinance amending parking code (SCC 15.10.215) 2) Review updates* to the Municipal Lands Management and Inventory Plan [*Updates are coming from January 21, 2025 work session and recent rezones and replats of city-owned land] PACAB Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission Work Session Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topics: Hoben Park Restoration Project Updates Potential Projects for CLG Grant January2026 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Thursday, September 18, 2025 immediately following the work session City Council Chambers [Agenda will be in next week’s calendar] PUBLIC HEARINGS None 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on September 10, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online 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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