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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, OPPOSING THE ALASKA RAILROAD'S PERMIT REQUEST
TO THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AL
CONSERVATION TO SPRAY AN HERBICIDE MIXTURE ALONG THE
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY INSIDE SEWARD CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad has railroad tracks inside the city limits of Seward in
close proximity to residential and community facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad tracks cross over anadromous rivers and streams that
are sources of food for human and wildlife populations; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Seward have consistently opposed the use of
herbicides by the Alaska Railroad due to the adverse human health and environmental
effects of herbicides; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad has other non-herbicide alternatives and vegetation
management techniques to address the vegetation problem; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned about possible contamination in the Fort
Raymond area, and potential financial liability to the people of Seward related to the
monitoring of existing wells in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward opposes granting a permit to the
Alaska Railroad for the purpose of spraying an herbicide mixture along the railroad right-
of-way inside Seward city limits.
Section 2.
This resolution to take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 6th
day of November, 2006.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-95
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, May
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ABSENT:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 11, 2006
To: Mayor Shafer and Council Members
From: City Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, OPPOSING THE ALASKA RAILROAD’S
PERMIT REQUEST TO THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO SPRAY AN HERBICIDE
MIXTURE ALONG THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY INSIDE SEWARD
CITY LIMITS
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Alaska Railroad has requested a permit from the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation to spray herbicide along the railroad right-of-way. Railroad tracks cross the
Resurrection River and are in close proximity to smaller streams throughout the City of Seward.
Considering the adverse effects of these herbicides on humans and wildlife and the non-herbicide
alternatives and vegetation management techniques available to control weeds, permits to use
herbicides on tracks within Seward city limits should not be considered.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan ____
2. Strategic Plan ____
3. Other: _ ____
4. Not applicable ____
FISCAL NOTE:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council opposes the Alaska Railroad’s request to the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation to spray herbicide along the railroad right-of-way.