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The City of Seward, Alaska
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street
Mayor Sue McClure
Vice Mayor John Osenga
Council Member Robert Barnwell
Council Member Julie Crites
Council Member Casie Warner
Council Member Lori Draper
Council Member Mike Calhoon
City Manager Kat Sorensen
Deputy City Manager Jason Bickling
City Clerk Kris Peck
City Attorney Sam Severin
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
A) Recognition of the Seward Seahawks Cheerleading Team .5
B) Recognition of the Seward National Ocean Science Bowl Team 6
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING (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)
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & 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 Meetings
1) *Approval of the April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 7
B. Introduction of Ordinances — None
C. Resolutions
1) *Resolution 2026-042: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Transformers from
General Pacific, Inc for Electric System Improvements in an Amount Not to Exceed
$62,080 14
2) *Resolution 2026-043: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Loan with the
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water Fund for $850,000
with Loan Forgiveness of $850,000 for the Birch Street Water Main
Replacement 21
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D. Other Items
1) *No grounds for protest to the AMCO Liquor License Renewal and Transfer for
Zudy's Cafe 28
7. IN -PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. City Manager Report 32
B. City Clerk Report — None
C. City Attorney Report — None
D. Other Reports and Announcements — None
E. Presentations — None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinances for Introduction — None
B. Resolutions
1) Resolution 2026-038: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the
Construction of the Elm Street Water Main Replacement with Metco Alaska, LLC for
an Amount Not to Exceed $263,736 Plus a 10% Contingency ..48
2) Resolution 2026-039: Repealing Resolution 2026-023 and Replace to Add Sturgeon
Electric Company, Inc. as the Project Manager for the Nash Road Electrical Easement
Acquisition Project and Reaffirming Authorization for Professional Services
Agreements and Appropriation of Funds 55
3) Resolution 2026-040: Approving a Revised Financial Disclosure Form for Appointed
and Elected Officials [Sponsored by the City Clerk] .72
4) Resolution 2026-041: Approving an Update to the City of Seward Fee Schedule to
Include Additional Campground Fees 87
C. Other New Business
1) Discuss Mountain Haven Bond Payoff [Sponsored by Calhoon] 93
2) Discuss Internal Loan for the Electric Department [Sponsored by Sorensen]97
3) Discuss New Harbormaster Building Heating System [Sponsored by Draper] ...105
4) Discuss Short Term Rentals [Sponsored by Warner] 106
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11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Upcoming City Council Meetings
1) City Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
2) City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
B. Other Items
1) Confirmation of Timely Receipt of Annual Financial Disclosure Forms .110
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five
minutes per speaker)
13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None
15. ADJOURNMENT
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