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Home My WebLink About260722 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on July 22, 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 22, 2026 *** City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City 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 & CONSENT AGENDA* A. Minutes of Preceding Meetings 1) *Approval of the July 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances 1) *Introduction of Ordinance 2026-007: Amending Seward City Code 15.10.226 – Land Uses Allowed for Marijuana Establishments C. Resolutions – None D. Other Items 1) *No grounds for protest for the AMCO liquor license renewal for Gateway Liquor & Food Mart 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report – None D. Presentations – None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2026-006: Amending the Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel Chapter 3.01.035 Definitions and Chapter 3.05.015 Responsibility and Authority B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2026-064: Approving an Amendment to the 2025 Electric Utility Tariff Establishing a Heat Pump Rate 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2026-065: Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Borough to Lease the Former Seward Middle School Facility in the Amount of $233,000 and Appropriating Funds 2) Resolution 2026-066: Authorizing the City Manager to Fund LONG Building Technologies for a Building Automation Controls Upgrade and Steam Humidifier Replacement for the Seward Community Library & Museum in the Amount of $175,366.85 and Appropriating Funds City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on July 22, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 3) Resolution 2026-067: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment B to the Professional Services Agreement with Northern Compass Group, LLC, for Consulting Services for the Electric Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and Appropriating Funds 4) Resolution 2026-068: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Proposal from Mercury Associates for a Comprehensive Fleet Assessment in the Amount of $44,140 and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business 1) Appoint board members to PACAB for a term set to expire January 2029 a) Lynda Paquette 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Other items 1) Letter of Support for Nash Road speed limit being reduced to 45 mph B. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) Regular Meeting on Monday, August 10, 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 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 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on July 22, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026: This public hearing item is quasi-judicial. Commissioners may not discuss any items pertaining to these resolutions with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Resolution 2026-009 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Major Marine Tours LLC to construct a third employee bunkhouse on Tract B, Leirer Industrial Subdivision, at 1804 Leirer Road within the Industrial (I) Zoning District Applications and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the Community Development office. The public hearings will commence at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 410 Adams. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or written comments may be sent to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on July 22, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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. 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)