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Home My WebLink About02182026 PACAB PacketPort & Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Packet Wednesday February 18, 2026 City Council Chambers Beginning at 12:00 p.m. 1963 1965 2005 kiseind All -America Clty 11 1' The City of Seward, Alaska PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Please silence all cell phones and devices during the meeting Chair Bruce Jaffa Vice Chair Dwayne Atwood Board Member Melissa Schutter Board Member Norm Regis Board Member Jesse Groom Board Member Darian Draper Vacant Harbormaster Tony Sieminski City Clerk Kris Peck Executive Assistant Kristin Wise February 18th at 12:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items (marked with *) listed in this section. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a board member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1) * Approve January 21, 2026 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards Recognition of Service for Ben Smith B. City Manager Report C. Other Reports and Announcements 1) Alaska Railroad Report 2) Seward Chamber of Commerce D. Presentations (Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by the board.) 1) Presentation: Harbor Uplands Development -Deputy City Manager Bickling Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Febnaa<y18,2026 11Pa g e 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions- None B. Other New Business 1) Discuss lease area to make recommendations to council 2) 2026 PACAB Priorities 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Reminder of Meetings 1) Regular Meeting on March 18, 2026 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 11. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Felxuuy18,2026 2IPa g e City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2026 Volume 4, Page CALL TO ORDER The January 21, 2026 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Bruce Jaffa. OPENING CEREMONY Harbormaster Tony Sieminski led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL There were present: Bruce Jaffa, presiding, and Dwayne Atwood Melissa Schutter Norm Regis Jesse Groom comprising a quorum of the Board; and Tony Sieminski, Harbormaster Kristin Wise, Executive Assistant to the City Manager Kris Peck, City Clerk Excused — Schutter Absent — None Vacant - Two CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT — None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Regis/Atwood) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approve September 17, 2025 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes. SPECIAL ORDERS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATION Proclamations and Awards - None City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2026 Volume 4, Page City Administration Report Executive Assistant Kristin Wise addressed the cold temperatures and advised residents to leave the faucet water running to avoid frozen pipes. Jaffa appreciated the recent City Clerk presentation that showed easy links to the city's e- notifications. Other Reports and Announcements Alaska Railroad Report Seward Port Manager Dwayne Atwood provided an update on the demolition of the cruise ship terminal. The dock office was moved to the former coal facility office building. Removal of the pilings was going slow and steady. Chamber of Commerce Report Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce Amanda Sweeting said it was a busy week with the Polar Bear Jump despite some rough weather. The jump itself raised over $215,000 for the American Cancer Association. She thanked the Harbormaster for their help with the festival. She also updated the board on upcoming Valentine's Day promotions. Jaffa asked about economic benefits of the Polar Bear Jump to the entire town. Sweeting described the halo effect of the event. She also noted the Chamber takes a financial loss on the event. Presentations Heat Pump Incentive Programs by Phil Kaluza UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Resolutions - None Other New Business Discussion Item: Draft Resolution Supporting a Residential Heat Pump Rebate Program [Sponsored by Schutter and Jaffa] The Board discussed the draft resolution. Regis noted a special meeting could be called for in June during the hiatus. The upcoming rate study could heavily impact this idea. Jaffa invited Taylor Crocker to provide input on the discussion. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2026 Volume 4, Page Electric Operations Supervisor Taylor Crocker said the heat pump rate was part of the upcoming rate study. A new accounting system was in the works for 2026. Crocker explained block rates and other aspects of residential heat pumps. The Board discussed the heat pump rebate further with Crocker. Jaffa wanted to pump the brakes and wait for the rate study to be completed and then have this idem come back for review. Discussion Item: PACAB Meeting Topics and Schedule (January —May 2026) Jaffa summarized the broad range of topics that PACAB can tackle. He noted the harbor tariffs used to be calculated manually and now were replaced by a formula. The legislative priorities were already set for 2026. The Board discussed member availability to conduct a Joint Work Session with City Council in February. It was determined that Monday, February 9, 2026 would work with everyone's schedule. Nominate PACAB Chair and Vice Chair for 2026 Jaffa announced he would not renew his PACAB application in July. Serving on PACAB had been one of the high points of his life. Regis nominated Bruce Jaffa as Chair for 2026. PACAB confirmed the nomination. Regis nominated Dwayne Atwood as Vice Chair for 2026. PACAB confirmed the nomination. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Reminder of Meetings: Regular Meeting on February 18, 2026 CITIZEN COMMENTS — None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Groom thanked everyone for coming. He looked forward to ideas for future PACAB meetings. Regis thanked Phil Kaluza for his detailed presentation. Thanked Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Polar Bear Jump. The thanked Dwayne Atwood for the Alaska Railroad report noted it looked right on track. Sieminski thanked Phil Kaluza and Taylor Crocker for their input on heat pumps. He said the Polar Bear Jump was a success despite the bad weather. He noted two harbor employees participated in the jump. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2026 Volume 4, Page Atwood addressed the residential heat pump rate, and thanked Phil Kaluza for the presentation. Regarding the makeup of the board, Atwood noted there was no one representing commercial fishing. Jaffa thanked the board members for attending. He hoped for more outreach and each current member has a responsibility to recruit new members. Jaffa noted how some people are reluctant to get engaged. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:42 p.m. Kris Peck Bruce Jaffa City Clerk Chair (City Seal) City Manager Report Administration Katwas in Anchorage meeting with Royal Caribbean Group and attending the Pacific NorthWest Symposium on Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday February 4th Jason will not be in attendance at this meeting as he will be in Anchorage for training and also working with the attorneys for RTO hearing testimony preparation. Jason has been working with Solstice AK, R&M, and all of the businesses in the North Harbor Industrial area to prepare the PIDP Grant Application that would pay for paving, sidewalks, and drainage improvements in the area. Finance Department As required by the Seward Municipal Code 6.05.010, the following purchase orders between $5,000 and $30,000 has been approved by the City Manager since the last council meeting: Department Date Type Reference Lookup Vendor Description Amount PARKS AND REC 412/2026 Capital Asset 20458 QUALITY EQUIPM ENT SALES AND SERVICE Purchase of a Poly -Caster 1,5 Cubic Yard Sand Spreader. 8,550.O0 ELECTRIC ADMIN 2 f 02f 2026 Open Dept WO 4290 32932 RESPEC COMPANY LLC OPEN PO FOR MISCELLANEOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GOWN/ 4TH OF JULY HYDRO PROJECT 29,000AU Community Development Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission participated in a joint work session with City Council on Monday, January 26, to discuss potential updates to marijuana regulations. The Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, and voted on the following resolution, which passed: Resolution 2026-002, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.140 (Definitions) and §15.10.226 (Land Uses Allowed) to incorporate regulations for a mobile health unit. The Commission will hold a work session on Tuesday, February 17, to discuss potential updates to the City's Subdivision Code. Comprehensive Plan As part of ongoing comprehensive plan outreach, staff met with and interviewed the Program Manager of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area, Seward's representative from the Alaska Small Business Development Center, and the Program Manager of the Senior Center. Staff Activities & Partnerships Staff attended the American Planning Association's 2026 Trend Report Launch webinar and registered for the APA National Planning Conference, which will take place at the end of April. Staff attended the Seward National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coastal Resilience Grant Partner Meeting. This grant focuses on preserving and restoring fish habitat in the Seward area. Trout Unlimited is facilitating the grant process and convened key stakeholders to share project updates. Current discussions include potential culvert replacement projects at Afognak Creek and Spring Creek. Staff participated in a childcare focus group. Staff joined the Destination Stewardship Committee and attended its monthly meeting. This committee, led by the Seward Chamber of Commerce Board President, works to guide how visitation develops in ways that benefit the community while protecting natural and cultural resources. Other A reminder that the Developer Reimbursement Program application is available on the Community Development website: Application Forms I Seward, AK Fire Department Emergency Responses for the Year 2026: 30 Building permits YTD: 2 with a valuation of $163,000 Fire Update: Seward Fire Department is collaborating with the Bear Creek Fire Service Area to host an Emergency Trauma Technician class this week. The Seward Fire Department will be hosting their annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet Friday, February 13th. "Stay alert — a small spark can start a big fire. Keep flammable items at least 3 feet away from heat sources and never leave cooking unattended." Seward Harbor/SMIC No major incidents have been reported within the Harbor/SMIC area. New Year, New You. This is a great time and opportunity to dip your toe into one of the many Boards and Commissions within the City of Seward. PACAB currently has two vacancies. We would like to remind our users to do a system check on their vessels, check on their vessels regularly and/or have a local boat watch in place. Status on leases/Permits - AT&T lease renewal -first draft is still under their review, Jag lease extension - met with Mr. Jagielski mid -December to catch up and discuss ideas and plans for the area. Lease draft is under their review and look forward to seeing that move forward. One other new lease within SMIC area is being discussed and they are navigating the permitting/paperwork needed to move forward. Working with attorney on a new waterfront permit/lease and will send to lessee for their review. The Harbor Crew has been occupying their time with snow removal, organizing supplies, and cleaning. Deputy Harbormaster will be representing Seward at the Seattle Boat Show February 2" thru the 4th. We are one of several ports/harbors that participate in working at this booth that is sponsored by the Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators (AAH PA). I would like to thank everyone for their support toward the NEW HARBORMASTER BUILDING and Boardwalk Project. We are so excited for each of these projects and look forward to the next phase of development within the harbor area. Public Works Many Public Works construction projects are in the works for 2026 and 2027. The new Lowell Canyon water storage tank is out for bid starting 01/20/2026 for construction this season during the summer months. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Invdalron For Bids LOWELL CANYON WATER STORAGE TANK The Crty Of Seward desires to receive bids }TOM COntract0rs to COnslrudl the Lowell Canyon Water Stowage Tank project. The scope Of work includes demolishing an existing 200.000-gallon water storage tank; furnishing and installing a new 506000- gallon wafer storage lank. and other miscellaneous items of work. Bidding requirements and contract documents (electronic formal only) will be available beginning January 30. 2026 by calking Nemeth Ambrosiani — Public Works Executive Technician at 607 224.4005 or by ems4ing ambrosieni�ca1+ofseward.net Bidding requirements and contract documents wil also be available from The Plans Room https. 1MgpLanAroom,cornl A pre -bid conference will be held in the Seward City Council Chambers (5th Avenue & Adams Street), et 1:30 p.m. on February 13. 2028 AS bidders are encouraged to attend. Sealed bids muss be submitted to the City Clerk es specdmed rn the bid documents. Bras shall be submitted On the forms furnished and must be In a sealed envelope marked as follows: BID FOR. CITY CLERK IOWELL CANYON WATER STQBAQEJ NK P.O. BOX 187 410 AUAMS STREET SEWARD. ALASKA 99664 The submission deadline for bids and any bid amendments or withdrawals a 1;30 p.m. local time on March La02$. Bids will then be opened publicly at 2-00 p.m. at Seward Crry Council Chambers. 5e Avenue & Adams Street Seward. Alaska. The selection of the qualified bidder wit be at Use sole discretion of the City of Seward. and the Crty reserves the nght to reject any and all bids or to not award a contract rf deemed in the best interest of the City. This solicitation does not commit the City of Seward to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of the bid or to award any contrail. Bids shall not discriminate on the basis of race. color. national 'origin. or sex in the solicitation of sub -bids. award of subcontracts. or performance of the work. The contrail shall be let by the City Council to the lowest quahhea. responsive, and responsible bidder, provided that, d the lowest bids are appfos ratety equal. that is wdhrn the lesser of five Thousand dollars or 5ve percent of ea[h other. preference may be given to local bidders who maintain and operate businesses within the bOundsrws Of the Seward Electric Service Area. Provisions of both Alaska Tide 38, Public Contracts, Laborers' and Mechanics" Minimum Rates of Pay, AS 38.05,010 and AS 35,05,030 and a Federal Wage determination are applicable to this contract. By Doug Schoesater, Director of Public Works Dated January 30. 2026 Our Elm St water main design is at 70%. We expect it to be ready to put out to bid in February. The Water and Sewer Rate Study is underway and should be completed by June 2026 for Council approval. The water meter project is progressing quickly. We are working on steps to provide meters to business customers who are currently not metered. Two new high volume air blowers have been ordered for the Lowell Point Lagoon, and an installation project will go out to bidders after the blowers arrive. The SMIC Hypochlorite Generator project is under construction and now waiting for the insulated metal wall and ceiling to arrive. We are also in the design/engineering process for the mandated disinfection infrastructure at both sewer lagoons. EPA and DEC have mandated this project for most communities in Alaska and the other states. Right after getting some nice white snow, the rain started again. While the public works group is still doing their daily job duties, we are also trying hard to take care of water issues on the roadways. The rain and warm temps are melting the recent snow quickly and causing some flooding issues. Electric Department The Electric Department is nearing completion of its GIS Upgrade, with final data processing and validation underway. The updated system map is scheduled to go live on February 20, providing a significantly improved and more accurate representation of the City's electric infrastructure. This upgrade will enhance system planning, asset management, and long-term reliability efforts. Community outreach remains a priority as the Department continues to host public town halls focused on the future of Seward's electric utility. The next town hall, covering municipal -owned utility operations, will take place on February 4, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at the Rae Building. In preparation for a busy construction and maintenance year ahead, the line crew has been actively reviewing inventory levels and estimating material needs for the upcoming season to ensure timely project execution and efficient operations. At the power plant, Plant Operators have been working closely with a contractor to install fuel meters on the generation units. These meters will provide real-time fuel consumption data during generator operation, improving operational visibility, efficiency tracking, and cost management. Police Department Police Department Statistics YTD PATROL Written Reports: 26 Criminal Charges: 11 Minor Offense Citations: 57 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 2 DISPATCH Event/Incident/Service Calls: 357 911 Calls: 31 ANIMAL CONTROL Complaints: 5 Impounds: 8 Surrenders: 1 Dogs 7 Cats Community Assists: 10 Visitors & Volunteers: 140 Adoptions: 0 GENERAL INFORMATION POLICE Officers scheduled to attend upcoming DPS Academy as TAC Officers. Providing tactical assistance for staff and cadets. Administration working toward Memorandum of Agreement with the Alaska Sealife Center. Officer enrolled to attend Firearms Instructor Course. Upon completion officer will be certified to train other officers to enhance their knowledge and skills, improve shooting accuracy and reaction times as well as ensuring safety and responsibility. Congratulations to Officer Estrada has been awarded his Alaska Police Standards Basic Police Certificate. Congratulations to Officer Simmons for successfully completing the Alaska Department of Public Safety 2-week academy for lateral hire officers. Officers provided escort for Polar Bear Jump Parade. Officers provide Outside Agency assistance to Capitol Police. Hiring Progress - Interviewed 2 Patrol Officer applicants. DISPATCH Newly hired dispatchers are progressing well through training. Computer Program Upgrades in progress. ACS Temporary Outage caused 911 Services; Computer Aided Dispatch Systems and our Mobile Data Terminals to be offline for approx. 6hrs. DMV New 5-year Department of Motor Vehicles Contract with the State of Alaska approved by City Council. DMV limited services 1/27-2/6/2026 Seward Animal Shelter First grade is coming on Thursdays to read to the animals AVTEC is coming on Sat to walk dogs and visit Our next clinic will be on the 18th of February, and they have a couple openings still Shelter population to date 4 dogs and 2 in foster total and 14 cats We received a 5000.00 donation from the Estate of Luddy Everett that will be in revenue this month Parks and Recreation Sports & Recreation: Competitive and Recreational Volleyball Leagues have started, with 6 leagues signed up and 83 players registered. The games are bumpin' and everyone has been having a great time so far getting active with their friends and having fun doing it! Our Journal Making class led by SPRD Recreation Manager Russ White was an awesome way to work with your hands during this blustery month. During the 4 part session, Russ led the class through designing their own leather covers, making paper from pulp, and finally stitching the project together! We had 8 participants create beautiful journals they made from start to finish. The Tangled Lines Comedy Troupe, led by Emily Martis, held a weekly Improvisational Theatre Workshop every Tuesday this month in our multi -Purpose room. You could hear laughs the entire the hour coming from the room. We look forward to hosting more of these in the future, so keep your eyes out for sign-ups. The start of the Urbach's Youth Basketball League was a huge success! We have seventy- seven youth aged 4 to 12 years old participating this year, and many of them got the chance to participate in this year's Seahawk Classic. This is an opportunity for the kids to play during the half time of the High School Girls and Boys basketball games and enjoy the loud cheers of the crowds. Two of our four Racquetball leagues have started for the Spring 2026 season. This season, we have our 32 players in our leagues which is largest number of participants in the Racquetball Leagues that we have had ever! We are so proud of building this program from 12 players to 32 in a few years. Teen Rec Room: The Teen Room saw 76 visits in the past two weeks, and about 145 hours of use. The Teens have been taking a step away from the TV lately to zone more into crafts and card games which always makes the SPRD staff happy to see. We also were able to have two amazing bonfire blast nights with plenty of kiddos, smores, and smiles. While we couldn't build snow forts on the 30th like planned, the kids did a good job of building their own with what we had laying around the TRR. Over the past few weeks, we have been lucky enough to host the "Kids in the Kitchen" program at the Teen Room. With a full kitchen, the kids got to make cheese biscuits, Cupcakes, chicken pot pies, and ice cream sandwiches all from scratch! This week was the last week of kids in the kitchen (for now), and we are happy to report that it was a great success, and we look forward to bringing it back down the road! Campgrounds: Online reservations are now open Snow removal compliance Working on Shower house improvements — replacement Urinal, toilets a tankless on - demand heater. Park Maintenance: Indoor Projects — Refurbishing picnic tables / signs / garbage cans / benches Fashioning Dog Park Equipment Outfitting vehicles with safety and tool kits Snow removal and sanding Admin: Working on the SPRD Master Plan/Survey/upcoming Town Hall Mapping out a Dog Park location in the Forest Acres Campground Working on the AVTEC contract Will be attending FEMA Mass Care training in March Parking: Working on operating plan for Summer staff Planning on full time staffing the Parking shack this summer alleviate foot traffic and questions directed to the Harbor office and City Hall Parking and Permit fee increase for the 2026 season Updating software for the Parking pay stations Library & Museum Museum Updates: We received brand new Reader Rails for our exhibits. This project, supported by the State of Alaska Museums, Libraries, and Archives Grant -In -Aid Fund, will allow us to update our exhibit signage, text panels, and ensure a more inclusive experience for all visitors. We have updated our Archives website with new material! Seward Cache, 1934 - 1935 Seward High School Hawks Eye, Literary Magazine, 1987 Jesse Lee Home - Kueuit Newsletter, 1929 -1950 Seward's Petticoat Gazette, 1955 - 1965 Seward Rainbows Literary Magazine, 1986 SanChat, 1948 - 1958 Seward Playground, April 1958 Seward's Folly, 1923 - 1989 South Beach Sourdoughs, 1942 - 1943 Seward High School Yearbook, 1987 Library Updates: Digital Literacy Workshops (Wed 1:30-3:30 PM @ Senior Center): Feb 4- iPhone Basics Get comfortable using your iPhone or iPad! Learn how to navigate settings, manage apps, adjust accessibility features, and make the most of your device's built-in tools. Feb 11- Internet Basics Learn about web browsers and search engines, build skills to navigate the internet, and discover tips and tricks for basic and advanced searching online. Feb 18 - Intro to Telehealth & MyChart Explore how to access healthcare online! We'll cover how to set up a TeleHealth appointment, use common platforms, and ensure your device is ready for a virtual visit. Feb 25- Facebook Basics Learn how to create a Facebook account, connect with friends and family, post updates, and adjust privacy settings. Perfect for beginners who want to feel confident using social media safely. Library Lego Lounge (Mondays 3pm-4pm) Drop in and get creative at the Library LEGO Lounge! This self -guided free play session is all about imagination and building fun. We'll provide the LEGO bricks —you bring the ideas! Build solo, collaborate with friends, or challenge yourself to recreate your favorite things in brick form. All ages welcome. The Vibe Workshop: Unfinished Business- Feb. 5th 4pm-5:30pm Bring your half -finished projects, abandoned crafts, or anything you've been meaning to work on. Come jam out to some R&B tunes, relax, and finally make some progress on those creations. No instruction, no pressure —just good music, good company, and time to create. Digital Literacy: Parental Controls on iOS & Android Feb. 12th 5pm-6pm Keep your kids safe in the digital world! This hands-on workshop will guide parents and caregivers through the parental control features available on iOS and Android devices. Learn how to set screen time limits, manage app access, filter content, and monitor activity, all while keeping your family's devices safe and age -appropriate. Bring your device or follow along on ours —leave with the tools and confidence to create a safer digital environment at home. Library Bingo — Feb. 19 4pm-5pm Join us for a classic game of Bingo —no gambling, just fun! Mark off the numbers on your card as they're called and see if you can complete a row, column, or diagonal. Small prizes and bragging rights await for those who shout "Bingo!" first. A fun, friendly way to test your luck and enjoy some time at the library! Book Discussion Jenga- Feb. 26 4pm-5pm Take your love of reading to a new level with Book Discussion Jenga! Each block in this Jenga set has a literary discussion question on it —ranging from fun and imaginative prompts like "If you could live in any fictional world, which would it be?" to thought - provoking questions about characters, themes, and plot twists. Players take turns pulling a block and answering the question, sparking lively conversation and new insights about books, reading, and storytelling. Will you keep the tower standing while sharing your literary thoughts? Come play and find out! Documentary Series: The Inquisitor Feb. 26 6pm & Feb. 28 2pm Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon's impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of. The Inquisitor I Barbara Jordan Documentary I Independent Lens Continued Ongoing Events Lego Lounge I Mondays' 3-4pm Tech Tutoring I Tuesdays 1 2-4pm Play and Chat' Tuesdays and Thursdays' 10:30-11:45 Storytime I Fridays 1 12:30pm -LZ. RAILROAD Port Activity Update February 18, 2026 THE ALASKA RAILROAD'S MISSION -- Through excellent customer service and sound business management practices, provide safe, efficient, and economical transportation and real estate services that support and grow economic development opportunities for the State of Alaska. Port Traffic • The 2026 cruise ship schedule now includes 63 ships. The first ship, the Silver Moon, is due to arrive on May 14. The last ship of the season is the Viking Orion on September 30. • A Marubeni-Itochu pipe ship, the M/V Houtmangracht, arrived for a two-day offload on February 6-7, discharging more than 2,000 tons of steel pipe. • The next major cargo shipments include a Spenard Builders Supply materials barge on February 17 and the M/V Kodiak on March 1, which is expected to bring more than 2,800 tons of frac sand. • The port saw more than 150 non -cruise dockings during 2025, and the current winter traffic is largely Samson break -bulk barges and Shoreside fuel shipments. Port Capital Projects • The cruise dock and terminal building replacement continues to move forward, and multiple work barges are staged within the dock basin for piling removal. The construction of the terminal building is nearing completion -- framing and wall panel installation is complete, and crews are finishing interior drywall and painting. More information about the $137 million project is available at: https://sewardcompany.com • The freight dock expansion project and industrial road are still on schedule. The sheet pile installation and fill work for the 400-foot extension is scheduled for May through September 2027. Most of the cost will be met by a $19.8 million federal grant, with $5 million in ARRC matching funds and a gravel contribution by the City of Seward. More than 70,000 cubic yards of project fill has been stockpiled, and final plans are under review. Dwayne Atwood, Accredited Maritime Port Executive Seward Port Manager 907-265-2696 office / 907-362-6038 mobile mailing: PO Box 95, Seward, AK 99664 physical: 913 Port Avenue New Parking Lot an Bus Turnaround IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII CONTACT US New Cruise Shi Terminal Building Cruise Train and Transfers DAVID GREENHALGH VP of Marketing & Customer Service GreenhalghD@akrr.com RAILROAD Custom Double Barge / Float 100' x 748' Transfer Bridge Pile Supported Approach Dock Port Docking Reservations and Information CHRISTY TERRY VP of Real Estate TerryC@akrr.com AKA RAILROAD RD 2026 PASSENGER DOCK REBUILDING ALASKA'S WORLD -CLASS PORT PAx• Jim 1 .� spanning 100 feet in wilt complemented by a 200-fo span to facilitate safe and disembarkation of cruise pa ,t +8 feet in length, ng split -transfer -nt embarkation and ers and provisioning vehicles. Designed to rise and lower with Alaska's tides while mooring ships along both sides, the floating structure also elevates the rebuilt Port of Seward to Alaska's most innovative and functional port, purpose-built to accommodate the cruise industry's newest ships. Additionally, a 41,500-square-foot turn -port and port -of -call cruise terminal will offer indoor shelter and amenities for passengers, ensuring a seamless and comfortable transition between land and sea adventures. Maximizing the 13 acres of upland space, the integrated transportation hub, terminal building and double -berth pier are designed to streamline the boarding experience while simplifying the operational requirements of a full -service port. Convenient direct boarding between the terminal and cruise train remains a highlight of the passenger experience. COMPLETION Spring 2026 prior to start of cruise ship season The construction of the new cruise ship terminal is progressing rapidly, with the exterior already finished and interior systems nearing completion. All components for the new cruise ship dock have arrived on site in Seward and are ready for installation. Notably, the installation of the offshore mooring dolphin piles for the dock has commenced, marking a significant milestone in the project's advancement towards completion. on oa ing dock PACAB - Harbor Uplands Development Discussion Intro Attached are the R&M Proposal for the Harbor Master's Office and South Harbor Uplands and some other documents that are referred to. In looking at how the design of this project was approached; we defer to our adopted plans — both the Comprehensive Plan and Harbor Plan. The Development of this area has been in the Harbor Plan for a very long time. This plan is reviewed by PACAB on a regular basis. From the Community Feedback on the Comprehensive Plan Revision this is ongoing and what's in our current adopted Comprehensive Plan, we want / to: - Have a thriving Harbor - A community appearance that looks good (beautification, landscaping, etc.) - Implement aesthetics when designing and maintaining roadways - Maintain the small-town feel - Pedestrian friendly community - Prioritize the year-round residents over the summertime tourism industry. There are two separate but related pieces to this discussion: Parking and Retail Sites Parking: Please refer to Exhibit A at the end of this document and the 3rd page of the R&M packet (which shows the parking layout with red circled numbers). Parking lots have design standards and best practices around them to ensure driver and pedestrian safety which includes things like parking space sizes for different uses, emergency access, egress, etc. There has been discussion about the maximum number of parking spaces in the uplands. I would equate it to building code where the Fire Marshall determines the maximum capacity of a room or facility based on safety criteria although you can easily physically fit more people into that space. Exhibit A: This photo was taken from Google Earth and is obviously during a very busy day in the harbor. I want to point out a number of things that we can observe in this picture. Orange 1: This is the access to S float. In this current situation, emergency vehicles could not access the dock or anything near the harbor's edge. Ex. If there were a car fire on the front row of vehicles, a fire truck could not get into the area. EMS would have to park in the main road and take a stretcher through the vehicles to the float. There is also no dedicated handicapped parking. Orange 2: This is the access for MNOP Floats. Emergency vehicles need to have adequate turn around radius here, which is not the case. If they had a need to get multiple fire or EMS apparatuses to respond to an incident, they would not be able to do so. Orange 3: In this unorganized parking arrangement, this area is also inaccessible by emergency vehicles for medical or fire. The only egress is the small window near the orange "4". Orange 4: This vehicle has parked and blocked a majority of the main access route. Additionally, if you to the left of the "4" you can see vehicles parked so closely together that maneuvering is not safe. Like other parking issues, we are really only dealing with a couple of months a year when it comes to the uplands. Even on the 4th of July, the whole parking lot is able to be vacated for the fireworks without any major problems. The city does have plenty of overflow parking at Boulder Field which is a short distance away. (The distance from the Uplands entrance to the Boulder Field entrance is 625'). In looking at the proposed design on Page 3 of the R&M Packet vs the picture from google earth, here is the numbers comparison Parking Spots proposed design google earth difference passenger vehicle 198 218 20 truck and trailer 57 66 9 This would include some oversized RV spots as vehicle spots. With this comparison, we can see that there is some loss of parking with the additions of standardized parking sizes, emergency access, and egress — which is to be expected. Ways to increase parking on the current draft: We could easily add more passenger vehicle spots 8-10 to the NE side of the Mariner's Memorial where that green space currently exists. This would provide more proximity parking to the MNOP Floats and bring the total passenger vehicle spots up to roughly 206- 208. We could also add another 10-20 spots to the lower parking area (southwest) that is currently used as campground bringing the passenger total to 218-228 (on the upper end), which is 10 more than is seen in the seasonal maximum picture. 10 Additional Truck and Trailer overflow spots could easily be added to the Boulder Field area as this is currently used as Campground overflow and is only full on the 4th of July Holiday (and is only about 2 football fields walking distance). Addressing comments / concerns: Snow removal. The Harbor Department, which does snow removal, has been part of the conversations from the beginning. Having medians or planters, etc. are not a problem for snow removal. Anchorage is full of them in many retail developments and parking lots and snow can be removed easily without damaging equipment. The Uplands is not fully plowed in the wintertime anyway. Retail Sites: In looking at the retail sites, these have also been in the Harbor Plan for a very long time. Again, the concepts of these sites were developed around the values in our Comprehensive Plan. I believe the plan has always been to have the retail sites in the proposed location based on the utilities (water, sewer, and electric) that are already in place. Utility installation is a major cost of any project. (The installation of a water or sewer pipe is $200-$225 per linear foot.) Please see Exhibit B In your packet. This picture was one of the main inspirations for the retail area: - Extra wide boardwalk for walking and direct connection to exterior spaces of retail areas - Boardwalk lighting - Consistent design of facilities throughout to ensure a quality look and feel The improvements around these sites were that there is going to be design standards so that they would match the design and look of the harbormasters office and there would be maintenance standards to make sure the properties are kept up. Exterior lighting would be part of this so that it would be a year-round space. In preliminary discussions with council, these sites would be put out for RFP for interested businesses to bid on and priority given to those that would be open year-round. We have received feedback about having more public spaces. Included in the draft plan (see R&M Packet -11'h page Concept Design) is something called a "social stair" which is a public space that can be used in multiple ways (meet, eat lunch, fish, etc.) Another consideration would be to create a public space within the current lease area. If you look at the graphic in Exhibit C, the planned retail space is roughly divided into thirds with the restrooms on the end. An example would be to use one of the thirds to have benches, tables, and a covered area. CITY OF SEWARD HARBORMASTER BUILDING & SOUTH UPLANDS IMPROVEMENTS CONCEPT DESIGN Prepared by R&M Consultants, Inc. I September 2025 R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. 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CITY OF SEWARD -HARBORMASTER &SOUTH UPLANDS CONCEPT MASSING NORTH FACADE .5ix K3 SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • 1,4 CITY OF SEWARD - HARBORMASTER &SOUTH UPLANDS CONCEPT DESIGN Ala K3 SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 KEY FEATURES • 1. Windows • 2. Industrial . 3. Warm tones • 4. Lighting . 5. Multiple levels • • • •. • • • • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADDITIONAL VISITOR AMENITIES The masterplan of the South Uplands includes several amenities in addition to the Harbormaster building. These include a boardwalk extension from the harbor along the north side, lease sites for businesses to add to the economical vibrancy of the harbor and a reimagined parking area that provides efficient access to the boat ramps and ample space to support visitor activities. The concept presents additional opportunities for site amenities to enhance the exceptional site resources. The top of the Harbormaster building can become a rooftop gathering place to take in the views of the harbor and Resurrection Bay and offer interpretive opportunities of learning. A "social stair" or outdoor gathering area can be built into the building or boardwalk, allowing for social gathering, interaction, and engagement . This informal gathering space will be located at an important location of the uplands plan to become a node of activity or a place for contemplation on the fair weather days during the quieter months. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CITY OF SEWARD - HARBORMASTER &SOUTH UPLANDS COSTS DESIGN FEES SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 01 02 03 04 SEM50/ DESIGNCHATIC $232,000.00 65% DEVELOPMENT $267,000.00 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR LAND LEASE PROJECTS $70,000.00 10 O CONSTRUCTION 510 DOCUMENTS $251,000.00 *TOTALS ROUNDED TO NEAREST THOUSAND CITY OF SEWARD - HARBORMASTER &SOUTH UPLANDS COSTS PROJECT COSTS K3 SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Cost Project Size (square footage) Harbormaster 8,153 adjust accordingly Total SF 8,153 Project cost per SF $887 adjust accordingly Base Building $ 7,231,711 Maintenance Shop $ 1,300,000 Total SF: 1,859 / $700 per SF Boundary & Design Survey $ 40,466 Site $ 1,932,580 Construction Cost Total (not including other projects costs) $10,504,757 Construction Contingency (Change Order Reserve) 8.00% $733,143 5-15% depending on new or renovation For changes during construction and unforseens such as bad soils and/or hidden conditions/ hazmat Architect/Engineer (A/E) Design Fees 7.50% $749,076 4 8% for DB and 7-10% for DBB Design phase Design Standards for Land Lease Projects $69,020 Architect/Engineer (A/E) Construction Administration 2.50% $229,107 1-2% for DB and 2-3% for DBB For Q&A during construction and field inspections for QA/QC MEP Commissioning 0.50% $45,821 To finalize the mech systems Special Inspections (welding, compaction, concrete) 0.50% $45,821 Inspection of structural elements during construction (may not be required depending on structural system) FF&E (funiture, fixture & equiment) 3.00% $274,929 Furniture and other loose equipment FF&E Audio/Visual 0.50% $45,821 AV equipment including IT, presentation and video conferencing Owner's Project Management 1.00% $91,643 Architects Either hired or an employee of the organization Project Contingency 5.00% $1,160,113 3% for new and 5% for renovation For expenses not anticipated such as additional furnishings or equipment not directly related to construction and/or additional architectural and engineering Total Project Costs (including land) 28.50% $13,949,252 Project Costs + Construction Costs Total Project Costs per SF $1,711 Project Costs + Construction Costs (per SF) The items above represent anticipated costs related to the overall project. It's intended as a starting point and guide to all possible costs encountered during a typical project. Percentages would increase/decrease depending on size/scale of project Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C r 1 1 r / 1 1 1 r r r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 r • f;••s. • • •