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Home My WebLink About251015 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on October 15, 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, October 15, 2025 *** City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, October 13, 2025 The following Ordinances had a Public Hearing and were enacted: 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 Ordinance 2025-015: Amending Seward City Code Chapter §15.20 – Signs [Amended] 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 The following Resolutions had a Public Hearing and were approved: Resolution 2025-096: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into and Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Related Documents for the Purchase of 2.7 Acres of Land, Physical Address 104 Benson Drive, Parcel 14502302, in the Amount of $580,000 and Appropriating Funds Resolution 2025-097: Authorizing Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement and an Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Agreement for Lease of Tract 2a, Waterfront Tracts and the Lease, Operation and Maintenance of the Alaska SeaLife Center The following Resolutions were approved: Resolution 2025-098: Approving the Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Seward and the Seward Public Employees Association, Covering Terms and Conditions of Employment for All Members of the Collective Bargaining Unit, Effective January 1, 2026 and Ending December 31, 2028 Resolution 2025-099: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Revised Preliminary Plat of the Property Located at 3207 Sorrel Road, Creating Spring Creek Replat Other items: The results of the October 7, 2025 Regular Municipal Election were certified. The September 22, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. The council meeting schedule in November and December has been adjusted. There will be a meeting held on Monday, November 17, 2025 and a meeting held on Monday, December 15, 2025. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on October 15, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City of Seward Certified Election Results for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Mayor MCDONALD, Tim: 30 RADNER, Leighton: 34 MCCLURE, Sue: 331 Write-in: 2 City Council (two seats available) FINCH, Kevin: 79 DRAPER, Lori: 274 LEPERA, Samantha: 68 CALHOON, Michael: 147 WELLS, Randy: 142 TAYLOR, James: 44 Write-in: 1 A total of 1,763 people were registered to vote in this precinct for this election There were 317 people who voted on election day w / scanner There were 77 absentee in-person ballots cast There were 4 absentee by-mail ballots cast There were 9 special needs ballots cast There were 1 questioned ballots cast Totaling 408 ballots voted Minus 2 rejected ballots Therefore, 406 ballots counted for this election Equaling 23% voter turnout City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on October 15, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 21, 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 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-031 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Philip Zimmerman to construct a 4-plex at 2009 Phoenix Road within a multi-family residential (R3) zoning district [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public] 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. 8. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 9. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS PACAB Meeting Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Cancelled due to lack of quorum Alaska Day Holiday Friday, October 17, 2025 City offices closed Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Topic: Presentation on public engagement feedback received during the Comprehensive Plan workshops and surveys Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Reason: Resolution 2025-031, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Philip Zimmerman to construct a 4-plex at 2009 Phoenix Road within a multi-family residential (r3) zoning district City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on October 15, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following items of business at a special meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025: RESOLUTION 2025-031 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PHILIP ZIMMERMAN TO CONSTRUCT A 4- PLEX AT 2009 PHOENIX ROAD WITHIN A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss any items about this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Public hearing documents are available for review at the City Hall. The public hearing will be held during the meetings in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 410 Adams Street. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings and participate in the discussion. 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. 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 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 5 of 5 Posted on October 15, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online 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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