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Tuckusfig said a new infill neighborhood under development behind his home contains duplexes, townhomes and small lots that he described as “disproportionate” to Wilson Meadows’ larger lots. He said construction noise, equipment vibration and dust are already affecting daily life and worried the work could continue for five to 10 years. He urged the city to adopt a zoning classification that would ease transitions between low‑density and medium‑density areas — for example, an intermediary R1‑to‑R3 zone he said could preserve neighborhood character while accommodating growth.

Council members responded on the record: the mayor pro tem invited Tuckusfig to contact council and staff for follow up, and one council member said some colleagues privately shared his concerns. Staff did not present a formal zoning proposal during the meeting. Tuckusfig said he would follow up in writing and welcomed further discussion.

No formal action was taken; the comments were recorded for staff and council consideration during future planning discussions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pasco City Council Meeting May 19 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Wilson Meadows homeowner told the council he is worried that nearby higher‑density development lacks transitional zoning and said the city should consider an R1‑to‑R3 intermediate category or other measures to preserve large‑lot character.","taxTitle","Pasco City, Franklin County, Washington","taxId",5110,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227413,"Pasco officials report Memorial Pool dome work on track; $64,000 of change orders identified",0,6816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1&start=6816&end=6816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1/thumbnail_6816000.jpg","/articles/6227413/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-officials-report-Memorial-Pool-dome-work-on-track-64000-of-change-orders-identified","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227413-41d8c3f966071b4b1e30166c12feb8fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337937&Signature=GxcVTPmKdOgxNTobmBh0pzCaPEg6F0K2uxXfnvmAoVs5vHwM2yIV7fcDNP2eIOKj4ICqk6mD6bt42-n-u0kvBZYuE5rKBrNSb1sKMOIyDDj5KB7POOhDa2Ml5iFf~ot~nY~odx0hPK9Sn1gYJmEfxiMPSwQvW1Fv~IBWvt2lPL3hhLGNIaa3wL5UCzjHdXfIG-cMhsFy0VpEjZuKIwq~R01u~DWqKu-gjuKA7U6U8d938tO-5L3TAG6nqoqmFZT4obHW3ji8vsj5sOSoWfmywx~Nr09TFvviFbSGUOpLouMLcI03hIx6gDCBS7Sk17KG9wvEoBd~TSjRGxJnOnqiDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director Rice provided a construction update on the Memorial Pool dome project at the May 19 meeting, saying the city awarded a contract to EFS Construction for foundation and deck work totaling $757,000 and that field work uncovered several unanticipated conditions that increased costs.

Rice said change orders and additional work so far totaled about $64,000. Examples he listed include removal and replacement of a shade‑structure footing that encroached into the deck area, resetting an unknown manhole found in the parking lot, stabilizing unstable backfill and removing an abandoned pool deck slab with exposed rebar. Rice said crews also encountered unmarked fiber‑optic and gas lines that required relocation work and additional electrical bonding to reduce stray currents.

City staff said the construction schedule remains on track: they planned to drain and refill the pool the week after the meeting, conduct lifeguard certification and a swim meet, and open the facility to the public on June 14 if work proceeds as planned. Rice said delivery of the air dome cover remains scheduled for September with installation after the swim season in October.

Rice told the council he would present final change orders and the project acceptance for approval once the work is complete. He emphasized that delays and extra costs were driven by legacy conditions in a facility originally built in the 1950s and altered over several remodels.","Staff told the council that the Memorial Pool dome foundation and deck work is on schedule for a June public opening but construction uncovered unexpected conditions resulting in about $64,000 in change orders; the dome delivery remains scheduled for September.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227418,"City attorney says state law limits licensing for farm‑produce sellers; right‑of‑way permission remains a municipal lever",719,6006000,6725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1&start=6006&end=6725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1/thumbnail_6006000.jpg","/articles/6227418/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/City-attorney-says-state-law-limits-licensing-for-farmproduce-sellers-rightofway-permission-remains-a-municipal-lever","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227418-f5b31f7e95fc24075bba2f943bde579e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337937&Signature=mSrVLZ8WcMKTgVwdgzEBDKtL9XGcWyYKPzzDiUlNWuwcfj~FXBAFtFnKw9IHVP7wReylsFvtL-OoNSO5i-UKTX2qOJFyFAYd9OQZeGg-r6l7T8ehMVteE8XSPF~ylzTEp5lncLYGWJUfZzOSCNaz-82~oKfDSaOPlx7Mdimf2mEv1dCUuqdDrkE4pFc4SzMxqeYYRVjAScT0Sh1TUUGZYctwaTi31SWedJUW4zhkDJhekGC7kQ8lXW4fxmYszuqWPOFS7-H2eKwMLkWyP3QOzGta3f1ESMO1pqBkfe4vxfY8jFwzQXjSbu3y1OtQRel-QVSyAt4-TLtz6bz7-cFv4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City attorney Eric Ferguson told the Pasco City Council on May 19 that a historic state statute — originally enacted in the 19th century and still in force — makes it unlawful for municipalities to require a license from producers who are selling fruits, vegetables and other farm produce. Ferguson quoted the statute during the meeting: “It shall be lawful for any farmer, gardener, or other person without license to sell, deliver, or any fruits, vegetables, berries, eggs, or any farm produce or edibles raised, gathered, produced, or manufactured by such person.”

Ferguson said that language operates as a narrow preemption: municipalities cannot require a license for people who sell their own farm produce. That statutory exception complicates efforts to create a city business‑style licensing regime specifically aimed at vendors selling produce along public rights‑of‑way. He and staff examined other jurisdictions and said comparable statutes or ordinances did not provide an obvious, ready‑made model Pasco could adopt.

However, Ferguson said the city retains authority over management of public rights‑of‑way. He explained that the city can adopt general permitting or use‑of‑right‑of‑way rules that are not framed as a license to sell produce but instead regulate use of the public way (e.g., safety, obstruction, electrical bonding, placement). He warned that any permit framed as a license specifically targeting the protected produce sales could be legally vulnerable because courts and counsel often treat “permit” and “license” interchangeably.

Ferguson summarized the options: the city can enforce existing trespass or obstruction rules on private property, continue code enforcement, use right‑of‑way permitting that focuses on safety and obstruction standards (not on the commodity sold), or pursue legislative change at the state level if city leaders want broader local control. He also said the city should consider potential liability risks when the public right‑of‑way is used for commercial activity and recommended staff further analyze risk and enforcement approaches.

No ordinance vote occurred; Ferguson framed options and asked for direction to continue legal work.","City attorney briefed council on a long‑standing state statute that protects sale of farm produce and similar items from local licensing requirements; he said the city can regulate use of public right‑of‑way but a regulatory permit tied specifically to produce sales faces legal risk.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227423,"Council opens public hearing for 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program; new projects added to draft",1913,3727000,5640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1&start=3727&end=5640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1/thumbnail_3727000.jpg","/articles/6227423/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Council-opens-public-hearing-for-20262031-Transportation-Improvement-Program-new-projects-added-to-draft","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227423-b0d3cdf609a2ff11955134d1ed105b17/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337937&Signature=Q7-Tr8Xxl3orMAC3AtevDSsI1NI7lrs9SYagx4FaNwUYkA8QaovodPWYi0HDFUw06GsisjtSZe6PxgisvAAoRyGsyEl6fzuoH21TllhzE7os9hycXiz37GpK-mdmRqhZzhiodQIbvNUrrrCLAfpYhCjBrvRVcAVpZA6sGtJfTZD1fnn8rcIIwFzLqLejtvaEDBoW52JL2miFvNlCVb0~~7YxjslR5boQWB2xnJUb8jSs3v32qubh4VLyEpO0laSnZqqbRCpueRRNPQEFnQDhg-PbyeExABWG3gjIgRQ0sfQd7R6xiGRiXlyQBOxy3Q-b37PyEYNAMu3xb-ktzv-2Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works staff presented Pasco’s draft 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) at the May 19 council meeting and opened a public hearing on the document required by state law.

The staff presentation described the TIP as a six‑year program that lists project names, scopes, estimated costs and schedules and must include bicycle and pedestrian facilities and be consistent with the comprehensive plan. Staff said the draft TIP contains 44 projects, three programs and five studies and that the city had completed public outreach to incorporate feedback.

New items added to the draft include: Road 68 pavement preservation (project 16); Fourth Avenue pavement preservation from I‑182 to the county line (project 30); a new pedestrian crossing at the Road 44 FCID Canal (project 43); Core Street Safety Improvements Phase 2 between Road 68 and Road 96 (project 44); and a Route 608/Taylor Flats intersection study (project 51).

Public comment focused on safety and traffic calming. Dallas Green, a West Pasco resident, urged a roundabout at Road 100 and West Court, saying a roundabout “will allow flow, but also slow traffic.” He also asked for radar feedback signs and striping along the West Court trail. Another speaker, who lives near Court Street, described near‑misses with cars in the bike lane and urged safety upgrades.

Council members asked how the TIP schedule responds if outside funds do not arrive. Staff said the program’s schedule is built on reasonable expectations of funding sources: city arterial and street funds, transportation impact fees and grant applications. If anticipated funds are not secured, staff said projects are reprioritized and safety projects typically receive top priority. Staff also described an ongoing Transportation System Master Plan that will inform whether future widening projects are needed.

Next steps: staff said the council can request edits based on hearing comments; tentative adoption is scheduled for the June 16 meeting with a July 1 statutory deadline to finalize the TIP.","Public Works staff presented the city’s draft 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program, which includes 44 projects and added items such as Road 68 pavement preservation and a Road 44 canal pedestrian crossing; the council opened a public hearing and residents urged a roundabout at Road 100 and Court Street to slow traffic.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227428,"Pasco lobbyist outlines 2025 legislative wins; transportation requests go unfunded",1281,2014000,3295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1&start=2014&end=3295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3491622-0f74d256007230227e736d736e2e90a1/thumbnail_2014000.jpg","/articles/6227428/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-lobbyist-outlines-2025-legislative-wins-transportation-requests-go-unfunded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227428-fd2780077cad11c5e3530f746f77b5d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337937&Signature=K3Pcqyxy~ZNjdbOM-s0WeURsm79U2iaUnpRgZBpdTPiknIvoVlR7EWT~AWzxr~khSjrt44827dAn~t3TqzHcah7Sb1G380XEeeJhG2AqaqwVoPHlKsLrFnvP9JrRb8q9wnuQ5crf9Ok8j1oKwewLygpykGNaSbOCFEBkgHNS5fzGqmkpEF5ZejFKLkch7tj1dqExq5Mvch7nlWsSXcymwNpShDie5-UZroET19oVKkQPqmAMTaeBnvPaKBwA7krE2eKvYQrB0LiRz6nMOoOoyTyFtRLbDRJHiUG1p-kgSOC5QSuExUwHLxO-SKvRb40YrDM2b3Ey5bFD5sicJhcVSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brianna Murray, partner at Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Affairs, told the Pasco City Council on May 19 that the 2025 Washington Legislature approved a biennial operating budget that will raise roughly $4.3 billion in new taxes for the fiscal biennium and approved a $77.8 billion budget for 2025–27 that she said included $2.3 billion in reserves.

Murray said Pasco won two capital appropriations: $927,000 for the MLK Community Center phase 3 (she noted $27,000 of that is for a Department of Commerce administrative fee) and $500,000 for Road 80 neighborhood improvements. She also said the city’s three transportation funding requests — $5 million for Road 76, $3 million for a US‑12/A Street traffic study, and $3.3 million for Lewis Street underpass demolition — were not funded in the transportation budget.

The legislative context mattered, Murray said: the 2025 session was the first year of the two‑year cycle and featured turnover in 24 legislative seats, a Democratic governor and Democratic majorities in both chambers. Budget shortfalls — she cited estimates in a $10 billion–$16 billion range during the session — and an intense debate about how to close the gap drove outcomes she described. Murray said the legislature approved $3.2 billion in new transportation revenue (including a 6¢ gas tax increase) to balance the transportation budget and postponed some projects.

Why it matters: the capital appropriations fund projects that can be started and shown to legislators as completed work; the transportation shortfall means high‑cost local projects must await a future funding environment, Murray said. She told council members that Pasco’s advocacy “was heard” even though the city did not secure new transportation project funding.

Council members praised Murray’s outreach and thanked legislators; several members voiced frustration about rising state taxes during public comment and council discussion while acknowledging the city’s limited influence over majority party decisions in Olympia. Murray closed by urging the council to prepare early for the 2026 short session and to be ready to demonstrate project readiness so appropriations can be spent quickly once awarded.

Murray said a final written report will be sent to the city after the governor signs budgets and bills; she forecast the governor’s final action would occur the following day and advised staff and council to prepare implementation materials for the awarded capital funds.

No formal council action occurred on the legislative update during the meeting.","City lobbyist Brianna Murray told the City Council that Pasco secured two capital appropriations but none of the city’s transportation project requests were funded in the 2025 Washington Legislature; she described large statewide budget moves that shaped outcomes.","actionData","errors"]

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