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Mayor announces Winterfest and receptions; city places barrier for failing sidewalk beams on Main Street
Summary
Mayor Retzer promoted Winterfest and two receptions in December; Councilmember McRae asked about a coned-off area by the Warwick Building, and City Administrator Matt Hammer said WSDOT requested a barrier because wood beams under the sidewalk are failing and that section is on private property.
Mayor Retzer used the Dec. 1 meeting to highlight community events: a Whitman County Elective Official Reception on Dec. 11 and a WSU Celebrates Gateway Project reception on Dec. 9 in Pullman, and he promoted Winterfest activities including Santa and a lighted parade.
Later in the meeting Councilmember McRae asked about a coned‑off area in front of the Warwick Building on Main Street. City Administrator Matt Hammer said WSDOT requested the city place a barrier to keep traffic off the area because wood beams supporting the sidewalk are failing; he added this failing section is on private property even though it was engineer‑approved when built.
No additional mitigation actions or timelines were recorded in the meeting minutes; staff noted the physical condition and the temporary barrier that was placed for safety. The council did not take formal action at the meeting regarding repair responsibilities or funding.
