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Posted on August 12, 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 12, 2026 ***
City Council Action Agenda
Results from Monday, August 10, 2026
The following Ordinance had a public hearing and failed:
Ordinance 2026-007: Amending Seward City Code 15.10.140 Definitions and 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed for
Marijuana Establishments [amended twice and failed]
The following Resolution had a second public hearing and failed:
Resolution 2026-064: Approving an Amendment to the 2025 Electric Utility Tariff Establishing a Heat Pump Rate
[failed]
Other items:
The July 27, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved.
No grounds for protest for the AMCO liquor license renewal for the Alaska Seafood Grill
An executive session was held for the annual evaluation of the City Manager.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning & Zoning Work Session
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Topics:
Review draft of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application and Code update
Develop a Future Land Use Map draft for the Comprehensive Plan update
Historic Preservation Commission Work Session
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Community Development & Historic Preservation: Story Maps & Walking Tour Discussions
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: Following the work session
City Council Chambers
Agenda will be published in next week’s edition
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Posted on August 12, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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.
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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.
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
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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)