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Home My WebLink About260708 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on July 8, 2026, 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 to help you stay informed on your local government! *** This edition is for Wednesday, July 8, 2026 *** Planning & Zoning Action Agenda Results from Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The following Resolutions had a public hearing and were approved: Resolution 2026-007 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Marathon Ridge Retreat LLC for the development of a Recreational Resort, including lodging, recreational, and accessory uses, at 110 Aialik Street within the Resource Management (RM) Zoning District [amended] Resolution 2026-008 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, granting a variance from Seward City Code 15.10.220 Development Requirements to Rodney Roemmich to reduce the 10’ setback requirement to construct a lean-to structure on the side of a warehouse located at 1605 Leirer Road, within an Industrial (I) zoning district Other items: The June 2, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, July 13, 2026 Council Chambers 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.ROLL CALL 4.PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS A.National Parks and Recreation Month 5.CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 6.APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA* A.Minutes of Preceding Meetings 1) *Approval of the June 22, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B.Introduction of Ordinances 1)*Introduction of Ordinance 2026-006: Amending the Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel Chapter 3.01.035 Definitions and Chapter 3.05.015 Responsibility and Authority C.Resolutions 1)*Resolution 2026-062: Authorizing the City Manager to Participate in the Alaska Public Risk Alliance Loss Control Incentive Program for the 2025–2026 Policy Year and Accepting the Program Refund in the Amount of $26,003 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on July 8, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 2)*Resolution 2026-063: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Cornerstone General Contractors for Pre-Construction Services for the Harbormaster’s Office and Uplands Development 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)FY25 Audit Presentation from Altman, Rogers & Co. 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.Ordinances for Enactment – None B.Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1)Resolution 2026-060: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a New 20-year Lease Agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard for Property Located at 3207 Sorrel Rd Known as Fisherman’s Float to Home Port and Moor the USCGC Frederick Mann in the Amount of $21,664.20 Per Year 9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10.NEW BUSINESS A.Ordinances for Introduction – None B.Resolutions 1)Resolution 2026-061: Approving a Facility Use Agreement with the Alaska Vocational Technical Center for Seward Parks and Recreation Programming in the Amount of $12,000 and Appropriating Funds C.Other New Business 1)Discuss City Employee Harassment from the Public [Sponsored by Draper] 2)Discuss the Speed Limit on Nash Road [Sponsored by Calhoon] 11.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A.Upcoming City Council Meetings 1)Joint Work Session with P&Z on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Topic: Short-Term Rentals 2)Regular Meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 12.CITIZEN COMMENTS 13.COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14.EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15.ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Work Session Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Topic: Audit Presentation City Council Regular Meeting Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on July 8, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following item of business at a regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026: Resolution 2026-060: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a New 20-year Lease Agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard for Property Located at 3207 Sorrel Rd Known as Fisherman’s Float to Home Port and Moor the USCGC Frederick Mann in the Amount of $21,664.20 Per Year All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or written comments for City Council may be sent to the City Clerk at clerk@cityofseward.net BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Port and Commerce Advisory Board [PACAB] City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. There are three seats expiring at the end of July 2026. [Jaffa, Schutter, and Altermatt] These new terms will be for 2.5 years and are set to expire in January of 2029. [Thus making a shift to January as the month for term expirations] PACAB consists of seven residents of the City of Seward and, general Seward area spanning from Lowell Point to the Tern Lake Junction on the Seward Highway, who shall be appointed by the council. 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. PACAB meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. PACAB’s powers and duties include making recommendations to the city council concerning the design and coordination of projects to promote and develop transportation, trade, energy, commerce, and related infrastructure throughout Seward. There are no PACAB meetings during the summer hiatus of June, July, and August. For more information see Seward City Code 2.30.310 or email clerk@cityofseward.net Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City Council Meetings webpage. The appointments will be made at the July 27, 2026 City Council Meeting. 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 are currently three vacancies total with two seats set to expire May 2029 and one seat with a term set to expire May 2028. The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven residents of the City of Seward, and general Seward area spanning from Lowell Point to the Tern Lake Junction on the Seward Highway, who shall be appointed by the City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on July 8, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us council. At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. For more information on the Historic Preservation Commission see Seward City Code 2.30.410 or email clerk@cityofseward.net Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City Council Meetings webpage. 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)