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The City of Seward, Alaska
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street
Mayor Sue McClure
Vice Mayor John Osenga
Council Member Robert Barnwell
Council Member Julie Crites
Council Member Casie Warner
Council Member Lori Draper
Council Member Mike Calhoon
City Manager Kat Sorensen
Deputy City Manager Jason Bickling
City Clerk Kris Peck
City Attorney Sam Severin
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak.
Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item)
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA (*Approval of Consent Agenda passes
all items listed. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member
requests an item be moved to New Business)
A. Minutes of Preceding Meetings
1) *Approval of the September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Introduction of Ordinances
1) *Introduction of Ordinance 2026-009: Amending Seward City Code §16.01 And
§ 16.05 to Clarify Public Improvement Requirements when Subdividing, Developing,
or Selling Land [Sponsored by P&Z]
C. Resolutions
1) *Resolution 2026-079: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from
Kronus Engineering for a 12 MW / 24 MWh Battery Energy Storage System for the
Port of Seward Vessel Shore Power Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,730,013
Funded through the Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports Grant Program
2) *Resolution 2026-080: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Initial Design -
Build Agreement with GHEMM Company, LLC for the Shore Power and Cruise Ship
Dock Expansion Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,127,700 Funded through the
Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports Grant Program
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3) *Resolution 2026-081: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the
Preliminary Plat of Tract H, Seward Original Townsite, Waterfront Park Replat;
Creating Tract H1, Waterfront Park Replat with Associated Vacations and Dedications
[Sponsored by P&Z]
D. Other Items
1) *Confirm Canvass Board for 2026 Regular Municipal Election
2) *No grounds for protest for the AMCO liquor license renewal for Seward Brewing
Company
3) *No grounds for protest for the AMCO Brewery Repackaging Endorsement
renewal for Seward Brewing Company
7. IN -PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. City Manager Report
1) EPA Grant Update
B. City Clerk Report
C. City Attorney Report — None
D. Presentations
1) Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Seward Initiatives by Daniel Delfino
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 2026-008: Amending Seward City Code 2.30.410 Historic Preservation
Commission to Waive the Residency Requirement for Two Seats on the Commission
[Sponsored by the HPC]
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinances for Introduction
B. Resolutions
1) Resolution 2026-077: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with
RESPEC for Transmission Planning Study Services for the Electric Department in an
Amount Not to Exceed $60,260 and Appropriating Funds
2) Resolution 2026-078: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase New Fitness
Equipment from Top Fitness for the Parks & Recreation Department in the Amount of
$82,354 and Appropriating Funds
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11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Upcoming City Council Meetings
1) Regular Meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
B. Other items
1) Response from Department of Transportation regarding Nash Road speed limit
2) FY2027/28 Budget Calendar
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five
minutes per speaker)
13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None
15. ADJOURNMENT
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