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Home My WebLink About251029 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on October 29, 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 29, 2025 *** City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, October 27, 2025 The following Ordinance was introduced: Introduction of Ordinances 2025-017: Approving the Land Use Amendment to Rezone 2500 Laurel Street from a Resource Management (RM) Zoning District to an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District and 1000 Hemlock Avenue from an Institutional (Ins) Zoning District to an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District The following Resolutions were approved: Resolution 2025-100: Authorizing the Allocation of $240,680 from the General Fund for the City’s Cost Share of Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements on Hemlock Avenue and Appropriating Funds Resolution 2025-101: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of 1000 Hemlock Avenue, 2500 Laurel Street, 2405 Seward Highway, and 2413 Seward Highway Exchanging an Equal Portion of City-Owned Land with Privately-Owned Land and Vacating Interior Lot Lines to Create Two New Parcels to be Known as Tracts 5B-1 and 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties Resolution 2025-102: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Estimate from Grooms LLC to Fabricate 26 Ladder Extensions for I and T Dock in the Amount of $2,165 Per Ladder for a Total of $56,290 and Appropriating Funds Resolution 2025-105: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a New Pickup Truck for the Harbor Department in the Amount of $48,408 Resolution 2025-106: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase 300 MCM Copper Service Conductors from General Pacific, Inc in the Amount Of $34,461 for the Customer-Driven Project at the New Railroad Terminal The following Resolution was postponed: Resolution 2025-104: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from SEL Engineering Services Inc and Northern Powerline Constructors Inc for the Spring Creek Substation Rebuild Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,381,452.38 The following Resolution was deleted from the agenda: Resolution 2025-103: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from Electric Power Constructors (EPC) for the Rebuild of the Lawing Substation in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,200,000 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on October 29, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Other items: John Osenga was nominated and selected as Vice Mayor for a One-Year Term. The October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 4, 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 (*Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items listed under Item 6) 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve September 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 2)* Approve October 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes 7. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards - None B. City Administration Report C. Other Reports and Announcements D. Presentations - None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-032 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to the Alaska Railroad Corporation for the installation of a Living Reef within Tideland Parcel No. 14734009, located southeast of the Alaska SeaLife Center, within the Central Business (CB) zoning district [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss any items about this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public] 2) Resolution 2025-033 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.215 Parking 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolutions - None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions – None B. Other New Business 1) Discuss work session topic for November 18, 2025. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Work session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. 2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. B. Other Items 1) KPB Planning Commissioner Report City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on October 29, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 4, 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 November 4, 2025: Resolution 2025-032 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to the Alaska Railroad Corporation for the installation of a Living Reef within Tideland Parcel No. 14734009, located southeast of the Alaska SeaLife Center, within the Central Business (CB) zoning district [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss any items about this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public] Resolution 2025-033 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.215 Parking NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on November 17, 2025: Ordinances 2025-017: Approving the Land Use Amendment to Rezone 2500 Laurel Street from a Resource Management (RM) Zoning District to an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District and 1000 Hemlock Avenue from an Institutional (Ins) Zoning District to an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on October 29, 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. 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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