City Council Meeting 10/12/2026

The City of Seward City Council meeting was held October 12, 2026. On the consent agenda, the council approved a one-year Microsoft 365 licensing renewal with Liftoff LLC for $59,461.20, and introduced Ordinance 2026-010 to move municipal elections to November and Ordinance 2026-011 to consolidate the vehicle-for-hire permit with the business license application. The city manager reported receiving responses to requests for information on possible uses of the former middle school as the Seward Community Center; the city is reviewing proposals and expects to bring back contracts. Council approved hourly rental fees of $50 for the gym and kitchen and $25 for the music room, classroom, and home economics room. The city attorney also described a move toward including draft service contracts with future RFPs so respondents can review contract terms in advance.

The council unanimously enacted Ordinance 2026-009, clarifying subdivision and development requirements, including underground electric utilities, paved streets, pedestrian facilities, and a process for considering alternative water systems; these provisions formalize many existing requirements and may affect development costs and proposals. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2026-083, authorizing up to $286,061 and appropriating funds for a test pile at the Harbor Master’s Office site to inform foundation design and control project costs. Resolution 2026-085, authorizing a contract with Roger Hickel Contracting for the Lower Point wastewater replacement project using Clean Water Fund financing, was approved; the city reported receiving one bid. Resolution 2026-082 accepting a right-of-way dedication was also approved. No contract amount for the Lower Point work was stated.