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*** This edition is for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 ***
Appeal Hearing
City Council as Board of Adjustment
Results from Monday, January 5, 2026
Appeal of the Planning & Zoning Approval of Resolution 2025-035
The Board of Adjustment went into executive session to deliberate and preparing findings of fact and conclusions
of law with the City Attorney.
A written decision will be issued and voted upon at the Monday, January 26, 2026 City Council Meeting.
Planning & Zoning Action Agenda
Results from Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The following Resolutions were approved:
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
[The Substitute Resolution 2025-033 was further amended and approved]
Resolution 2026-001 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City
Council Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2026 to January 2027
Other items:
The December 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved.
The December 16, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes were approved.
The Work Session topics for January 20, 2026 will be: commissioner training, mobile medical units, and the latest
draft of the resolution that P&Z had on marijuana regulations.
Continued
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City Council Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
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 December 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Introduction of Ordinances
1) Introduction of Ordinance 2026-001: Amending the Seward City Code to Replace
Masculine/Feminine Language with Gender-Neutral Terms and Authorizing the Codifier to Implement
Non-Substantive Edits [Sponsored by the City Clerk]
C. Resolutions
1) *Resolution 2026-007: Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY26 Shared Fisheries
Business Tax Program, and Certifying this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of
Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area and
Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Funds from the Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program
D. Other items – None
7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. City Manager Report
B. City Clerk Report
C. City Attorney Report
D. Other Reports and Announcements – None
E. Presentations
1) Shore Power Update by City Manager Kat Sorensen
2) City of Seward Email Notifications by City Clerk Kris Peck
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing
1) Resolution 2026-001: Approving the 2026 City of Seward Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinances for Introduction
B. Resolutions
1) Resolution 2026-002: Adopting the City of Seward 2026 Legislative Priorities and Congressionally
Designated Spending List
2) Resolution 2026-003: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Software Licensing and
Implementation Agreement with Professional Computer Solutions, LLC For Enterprise Utility
Software for the Electric Department in the Amount of $305,592 and Appropriating Funds
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3) Resolution 2026-004: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement
with Utility Accounting and Rate Specialists, LLC, for an Electric Rate Study and Accounting Support
Services Related to the Implementation of Professional Computer Systems Software for the Seward
Electric Utility, in the Amount of $64,032 and Appropriating Funds
4) Resolution 2026-005: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from GovRates, Inc for
the Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Classification Plan Project in an Amount Not to Exceed
$50,000 and Appropriating Funds
5) Resolution 2026-006: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Dump Truck and Accessories for
the Public Works Department for an Amount Not to Exceed $190,000 and Appropriating Funds
C. Other New Business
1) Discuss Harbormaster Facility and Uplands Development
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Boards and Commissions Reports and Recommendations to Council – None
B. Upcoming City Council Meetings
1) Joint Work Session with P&Z on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Topic: Marijuana
Regulations
2) City Council Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
C. Other items
1) Seward Fire Department Annual Report for 2025
CITIZEN COMMENTS
12. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
14. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Historic Preservation Commission
Work Session and Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
[Agenda will be published in next week’s calendar]
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, January 12, 2026:
Resolution 2026-001: Approving the 2026 City of Seward Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations
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.
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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.
MORE WAYS TO STAY INFORMED
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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)
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