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Pullman council appoints two to Environmental Resilience Commission; approves downtown change order, accepts bids and donations
Summary
At its March 25 meeting, the Pullman City Council appointed two members to the Environmental Resilience Commission, approved change order No. 6 for the downtown project, accepted bids for an airport waterline and two road resurfacing projects, and accepted two donations to parks and downtown improvements.
Pullman City Council on March 25 appointed two new members to the Environmental Resilience Commission and approved several contracting and funding actions intended to advance downtown construction and nearby infrastructure projects.
Mayor Francis Benjamin said the council finalized appointments to the Environmental Resilience Commission and thanked volunteers who serve on city boards and commissions. He noted openings remain on other advisory bodies.
The council heard two presentations. Marie Dimakoski, executive director of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, described the Chamber’s work and services performed under the city’s tourism contract. Jeff Albrecht, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided a quarterly financial update that covered the city’s finances through the fourth quarter of 2024 and said slowing economic conditions had prompted tighter expense controls.
The council approved change order No. 6 for the downtown project; the mayor said the contract will return to the site in April to complete the final punch list. Council members also accepted bids for two public-works projects: an airport waterline installation scheduled for May through October 2025 and resurfacing work on Orchard Drive and Valley Road scheduled for May through August 2025. According to the mayor, those projects are intended to support economic development around the airport and improve safety on College Hill.
The council accepted two financial donations: one from American Legion Maynard Price Post 52 designated for Veterans Park, and one from the Downtown Pullman Association for light-pole banners and downtown lighting enhancements.
Lodging-tax grants continue to be used to support a broad range of community events, the mayor said, and council members discussed balancing service levels while monitoring expenses. The mayor concluded by noting the next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 8 and that residents can watch meetings online.
"I appreciate community members who care about our community and volunteer to assist in making it better," Mayor Francis Benjamin said in the meeting recap.
