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2026-07-14 Pullman City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
City Proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month
The City Council recognized July as Parks and Recreation Month. A proclamation highlighted the integral role of parks and recreation in promoting health and wellness, providing opportunities for outdoor activity, supporting childhood development through programming, enhancing economic prosperity via increased property values and tourism, and contributing to environmental well-being and community resilience.
City Council Explores Streamlining Grant Approval Process
City Council discussed streamlining the process for approving grant applications and other routine financial matters. The current practice involves multiple council appearances for a single project, from initial CIP inclusion to budget adoption, grant application approval, award acceptance, and finally, purchase authorization. Staff proposed consolidating these steps to reduce council and staff time. Council members expressed a desire for streamlining but also emphasized the importance of public transparency and the opportunity for discussion. A potential solution discussed was moving routine items to the consent agenda, with the option for any council member to pull an item for full discussion. Council also considered adjusting procurement limits for department heads. The discussion concluded with staff tasked to develop proposals for a more streamlined process, potentially involving a study session.
Council Debates Window Coverings for Vacant Commercial Spaces
Council members discussed the maintenance of vacant commercial spaces, specifically the ordinance requiring single-color paper or paint coverings on ground-floor windows of unoccupied buildings for over 30 days. The intention was to put pressure on property owners to fill spaces and maintain aesthetics. However, concerns were raised that the paper coverings make spaces look closed off, unsafe, and detract from downtown's vibrancy. Council members expressed a desire to remove or modify this specific requirement, perhaps by providing recommendations for attractive window displays instead of mandated coverings, while still encouraging property owners to maintain their spaces. Staff recommended doing nothing at this time, citing existing workloads and the recent implementation of the ordinance, suggesting a review in February or during the annual report process.
Grant Application Submitted for Larry Street Resurfacing Project
The City Council reviewed a grant application for the Larry Street Resurfacing Project under TIB's arterial preservation program. This project involves a two-inch grind and overlay of Larry Street, along with ADA-compliant curb ramp improvements. The city is requesting nearly 80% of the estimated project cost. If awarded, design work would proceed for construction in summer 2027. This street is a key connector in the northwest part of the city.
City Council Reviews Multiple Grant Applications for Community Projects
The City Council considered multiple grant applications to fund various community projects. These included applications for the Pullman Senior Center Congregate Meal Service, Teen Center program support, and design work for a city playfields turf installation. Additionally, applications were submitted to the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for traffic signal improvements at Grand Avenue and Center Street, resurfacing of Larry Street, and pedestrian improvements on Greyhound Way. The council also discussed the importance of grant funding in supporting community services and infrastructure projects.
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