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Mrn-ch 27, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Citt~ Council Minuses
Vabnne 38, Pane 4(~
The March 27, 2009 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 6:15
p.m. by Vice Mayor Willard Dunham.
OPENING CEREMONY
City Managcr Phillip Oates led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL cALL
There were present:
Willard Dunham presiding and Marianna Keil
Bob Valdatla Tom Smith
Betsy Kellar Jean Bardarson
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Phillip Oates, City Manager
Jean Lewis, City Clerk
Johanna Dollerhide, Assistant City Clerk
ABSENT -Clark Corbridge
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING -None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGF,NDA
Motion (Keil/Dunham) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2009-020 Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Harmon
Construction For The Construction Of The Adams Street Pavilion For $312,000, Plus
Authorizing Additional Project-Related Costs Of' $33,000, And Appropriating Funds.
i•7otion (Kellar/Bardarson) Approve Resolution 2009-020
Oatcs stated the contract for the pavilions had been negotiated and recommended approval
tonight.
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Kci] said it was nice this project was moving forevard. Oates stated there was a contingency
for electrical upgrades. Council expressed a desire to add water as well Terry said this contract did
not include water at this time.
Kellar thought they did a good job covering the details at the previous meeting on this
subject.
Oates staled Hannon Construction would be contracted to install electrical if asked.
Motion Passed
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Unanimous
Keil thanked their staff and the presentation given at the work session and all of their work
doing on this economic stimulus package.
Valdatta had comments on Chugach Power.
Kellar echoed Keil's comments on the stimulus package and Bardarson concurred. The
amount of work ahead of the staff was commendable.
Dunham thanked the staff for their work done already on the stimulus bill. He felt the city
should probably take a position on SB166 and HB127 which affected the Alaska Railroad.
Oates stated there was an avalanche today that cut off the highway. The road had since re-
opened. Staff found out today that the bridge work in April would close the road for a number of
days and Oates read the public announcement. A DOT person would be coming down to Seward to
explain this process. The meeting would occur Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the council chambers, and
he encouraged council and the public to attend to voice any concerns or questions. Oates also gave
an update on Mt. Redoubt, the city had a light dusting of ash, but the weather report indicated it
would be a trace amount. There had been l 1 major events over the last week, and it was anticipated
that it could be active for the next few months.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS -None
COUNCIL AND ADiVIINISTRATION RESPONSF,'CO CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Nonc
ADJOURNMENT
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