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Posted on July 15, 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
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*** This edition is for Wednesday, July 15, 2026 ***
City Council Action Agenda
Results from Monday, July 13, 2026
The following Ordinance was introduced:
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
The following Resolutions were approved:
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 [Public Hearing]
Resolution 2026-061: Approving a Facility Use Agreement with the Alaska Vocational Technical Center for
Seward Parks and Recreation Programming
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
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
Other items:
Approval of the June 22, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Council directed the City Manager and the City Attorney to bring back policy regarding harassment of city
employees.
Council directed the City Manager to bring back a draft letter of support to reduce the speed limit on Nash Road
from 55 mph to 45 mph.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning & Zoning Work Session
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Topics: Continuation of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application Process Discussion
Training on Communication Protocol
City Council and Planning & Zoning Joint Work Session
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Topic: Short-Term Rentals
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following items
of business at a regular meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026:
Ordinance 2026-006: Amending the Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel Chapter 3.01.035 Definitions and
Chapter 3.05.015 Responsibility and Authority
Resolution 2026-064: Approving an Amendment to the 2025 Electric Utility Tariff Establishing a Heat Pump
Rate
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
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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
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.
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