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Home My WebLink About251112 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on November 12, 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, November 12, 2025 *** City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, November 17, 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. Small Business Saturday Proclamation 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 October 27, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances - None C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2025-112: Supporting Full Funding for the State of Alaska Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program in the FY27 State Capital Budget in the Amount of $18,186,535 2) *Resolution 2025-113: In Support of Raising the Maximum Available Alaska Department of Transportation Harbor Facility Grant to $7,500,000 for Eligible Projects on an Annual Basis 3) *Resolution 2025-114: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from CRW Engineering Inc for Design and Engineering Services for the Elm Street Water Main Replacement Project in the Amount of $78,840 Plus 10% Contingency and Appropriating Funds 4) *Resolution 2025-115: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Online with Libraries Internet Cost Assistance Program Award from the Alaska State Library in the Amount of $1,242 5) *Resolution 2025-116: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Public Library Assistance Grant from the Alaska State Library in the Amount of $7,000 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report – None C. City Attorney Report D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations – None City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on November 12, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) 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 B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-107: Authorizing the Disposal of City Property Near 1000 Hemlock Avenue and The Acquisition of Privately-Owned Property Near 2405 Seward Highway for a Land Exchange 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1) 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 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-108: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal with CRW Engineering Group to Engineer and Design Infrastructure to Disinfect Effluents from the Lowell Point and Spring Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities in an Amount Not to Exceed $665,600 and Appropriating Funds 2) Resolution 2025-109: Authorizing the City Manager to Add the Position of Apprentice Lineman in the Electric Department and Enroll that Position in the Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Trust Program 3) Resolution 2025-110: Authorizing the City Manager to Allocate Funds for the Mount Marathon Hydro Plant Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $400,000 and Appropriating Funds 4) Resolution 2025-111: Authorizing the City Manager to Renew the Management Agreement with Matanuska Electric Association to Provide for the Electric Department Operations in an Amount Not to Exceed $950,000 and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business – None 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) Regular Meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. [This will be the only City Council Meeting held in December] B. Other items 1) Providence Quarter 3 Report 2) City of Seward Quarter 3 Financial Report 3) City of Seward Central Treasury Report 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on November 12, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meeting Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Discussing options for amending parking code PACAB Work Session Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Comprehensive Plan discussion with Community Development PUBLIC HEARINGS 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, 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 Resolution 2025-107: Authorizing the Disposal of City Property Near 1000 Hemlock Avenue and the Acquisition of Privately-Owned Property Near 2405 Seward Highway for a Land Exchange 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on November 12, 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. 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)