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Posted on December 17, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us
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*** This edition is for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ***
City Council Action Agenda
Results from Monday, December 15, 2025
The following Resolutions were approved:
Resolution 2025-117: Adopting the 2026 City of Seward Pay Plan
Resolution 2025-118: 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
Resolution 2025-119: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meters,
Network Equipment, and Software from Landis+Gyr for Citywide Electric Meter Modernization in the Amount
of $766,389, Plus a 10% Contingency and Appropriating Funds
Resolution 2025-120: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from National Metering & Technical
Services to Perform Commercial and Industrial Meter Audits in the Amount of $37,005 Plus a 10% Contingency
and Appropriating Funds
Resolution 2025-121: Establishing Child Care as an Economic Development Activity, and Directing
Administration to Include Child Care in Economic Development Planning and Strategies
Resolution 2025-122: Supporting Local Schools and Directing the Development of Partnerships and
Collaborations that Enhance Student Learning, Civic Engagement, and Workforce Development Opportunities
[Amended]
Resolution 2025-123: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Funds from the Gulf of Alaska Pacific Cod Federal
Fishery Disaster Relief through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in the Amount of $9,438.15
Resolution 2025-124: Repealing Resolution 2025-064 and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept an Adjusted
Loan Amount from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Clean Water Fund for $740,000 with
Loan Forgiveness of $740,000 for Planning and Design of Lowell Point and SMIC Lagoon Effluent Disinfection
and Completing and Implementing a Required Wastewater/Water Utility Rate Study
Resolution 2025-125: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Water Meters from Anchorage Well & Pump
Service, Inc for an Amount not to Exceed $201,471.72
continued
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Posted on December 17, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us
Other items:
The November 17, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved.
Andrew Wilder was appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission with a term set to expire February 2027.
There were no grounds for protest to the renewal of the AMCO retail marijuana store license for the Tufted Puffin
at 408 Port Avenue.
There were no grounds for protest to the renewal of the AMCO endorsement for on-site consumption at the Tufted
Puffin at 408 Port Avenue.
There were no for protest to the renewal of the AMCO retail marijuana store license for the Tufted Puffin at 216
Fourth Avenue.
An executive session was held to discuss with City Attorney the facts and litigation strategies regarding Sayler v.
City, 3SW-24-00057CI.
An executive session was held to discuss with City Attorney the facts and litigation strategies regarding Afognak
Construction & Excavating, Inc related to subdivision public improvements at Forest Acres and Forest Acres
Afognak Addition.
Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting
Results from Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Clare Sullivan was nominated and selected as Chair with a term set to expire March 2026.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS
Christmas Eve Holiday
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
City Offices Closed
Christmas Day Holiday
Thursday, December 25, 2025
City Offices Closed
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Posted on December 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.
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 and 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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