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Home My WebLink About250917 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on September 17, 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 17, 2025 *** PACAB Action Agenda Results from Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Dwayne Atwood was selected as PACAB Vice Chair. The May 21, 2025 PACAB Meeting Minutes were approved. The October 15, 2025 PACAB Meeting is cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 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 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards 1) Seward Historic Register Plaque Awards: Urbach's, Standard Oil House, and Alaska's Point of View B. Proclamation C. City Administration Report D. Chair Report E. Other Reports and Announcements 1) Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve January 30, 2025, HPC Meeting Minutes 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Other Items 1) Hoben Park Updates 2) St. Peter’s Updates 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business 1) Enhancing the Historic Walking Tour 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of Meetings 1) Regular Meeting and Work Session on November 13, 2025 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS 12. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on September 17, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, September 22, 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. Proclamation for Fire Safety Month B. Proclamation for Sister City Exchange Students 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 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 September 8, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances 1) *Introduction of Ordinance 2025-014: Amending Seward City Code §15.10.140 Definitions for Animal Shelter and Veterinary Hospital and §15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table for Veterinary Hospital 2) *Introduction of Ordinance 2025-015: Amending Seward City Code Chapter §15.20 – Signs 3) *Introduction of Ordinance 2025-016: Amending 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 C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2025-093: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Playground Equipment from Northwest Playgrounds in the Amount of $22,487 2) *Resolution 2025-094: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate Community Assistance Program Funds in the Amount of $192,239.30 for the Purpose of Capital Projects Related to Fire, Public Safety, and Road Maintenance 3) *Resolution 2025-095: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Funds from the State of Alaska Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums Grant-in-Aid Program for the Seward Museum Exhibit Reader Rails Project D. Other Items 1) * Approval of the Canvass Board for the 2025 Regular Municipal Election 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report – None D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations 1) Community Library & Museum Update by Director Jolanta Ryan 2) Sister City Exchange Visit to Obihiro, Japan 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on September 17, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-092: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal with Globelink Telecom for Radio Tower Maintenance and Ladder Installation in the Amount of $34,500 and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business 1) Discuss Paving Priorities [Sponsored by Council Member Warner] 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) Work Session on October 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Topic: Electric Utility update that highlights a town hall recap and infrastructure project update 2) Regular Meeting on October 13, 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 UPCOMING MEETINGS 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 January 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Thursday, September 18, 2025 immediately following the work session City Council Chambers City Council Meeting Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers ABSENTEE IN-PERSON VOTING FOR THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION The Absentee In-Person Voting for the Regular Municipal Election will be available on weekdays as follows: Dates: Monday, September 22, 2025 thru Monday, October 6, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers 410 Adams Street Ballots available: City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough Tuesday, October 7, 2025 is Election Day and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers 410 Adams Street City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on September 17, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 5 of 5 Posted on September 17, 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)