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Home My WebLink About260805 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on August 5, 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, August 5, 2026 *** Planning & Zoning Action Agenda Results from Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The following Resolution was approved: 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 Other items: The July 7, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. City Council Meeting Monday, August 10, 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 27, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions – None D. Other Items 1) *No grounds for protest for the AMCO liquor license renewal for the Alaska Seafood Grill 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report D. Presentations – None continued City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on August 5, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2026-007: Amending Seward City Code 15.10.140 Definitions and 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed for Marijuana Establishments B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2026-064: Approving an Amendment to the 2025 Electric Utility Tariff Establishing a Heat Pump Rate [Postponed on July 27, 2026. A second public hearing will be held due to requests from the public.] 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Resolution 2026-064 will be preceded by Public Hearing #2 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions – None C. Other New Business 1) Discuss Electric Department updates with Brian Hickey and Russ Hissom 2) Discuss political sign rules and regulations [Sponsored by Calhoon] 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Other items 1) Updated roster for Council, P&Z, PACAB, and Historic Preservation 2) 2026 Election Schedule 3) Primary Election Absentee Voting Poster for City Hall B. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) Regular Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1) City Manager Annual Evaluation 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meeting Monday, August 10, 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, August 10, 2026: Ordinance 2026-007: Amending Seward City Code 15.10.140 Definitions and 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed for Marijuana Establishments Resolution 2026-064: Approving an Amendment to the 2025 Electric Utility Tariff Establishing a Heat Pump Rate [Postponed on July 27, 2026. A second public hearing will be held due to requests from the public.] 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 August 5, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 2026 CITY OF SEWARD REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION FILING DATES & ELECTED OFFICES TO BE FILLED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified voter living within the Seward city limits for at least one year may file a declaration of candidacy for Council Member that will be voted upon at the Regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The Council Member seats currently held by Bob Barnwell and Julie Crites will be available. All terms are for three years and will expire in October 2029. Candidate filing packets are available in the office of the City Clerk, or may be downloaded from the city website. Completed candidate packets must be filed in person with the City Clerk from Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Monday, August 17, 2026 at noon. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Port and Commerce Advisory Board [PACAB] City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. There are two vacancies with terms set to expire in January of 2029. 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 August 5, 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)