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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Meeting Packet 02-03-26AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING City Hall - Council Chambers 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, Washington TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 3:30 PM Please silence your cell phones. Thank you. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE III. ROLL CALL: Declaration of Quorum IV. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes from January 6, 2025. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Sylvester Donation Discussion VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None VIII. WORKSHOP • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center tour by Ryan Mahaffey IX. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION None X. ADJOURNMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES City Hall - Council Chambers 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, Washington TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 4:00 PM Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER City of Pasco Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Commissioner Stafford ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Dan Staffor, Marilynn Baker, Jay Hendler, Malin Bergstrom, and Devi Tate Commissioners Excused: Malin Bergstrom Staff Present: C&ED Deputy Director Craig Raymond, Capital Improvements Project Manager Ryan Mehaffey, and Administrative Assistant II Carmen Patrick APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Baker moved to approve the meeting minutes from December 2, 2025, seconded by Commissioner Tate, motion passed unanimously. UNFINSHIED BUSINESS • Sylvester Donation Discussion Commissioners inquired whether a photograph of the Sylvester family with City Manager Harold Steward and Commissioner Baker had been sent to Mr. Sylvester. It was confirmed that the photo has not yet been sent, and Craig Raymond stated he would ensure it is provided. The Commission also asked whether the second check related to the Sylvester matter had been received. Carmen Patrick confirmed that the check has arrived. Commissioner Baker inquired whether a letter accompanied the check; it was unclear if one was included. Carmen Patrick stated she would follow up with Finance to confirm. Commissioner Baker shared that she had asked Mr. Sylvester whether a family tree exists and suggested that, in the future, a family tree and photographs could potentially be displayed at City Hall. Commissioner Stafford asked whether the family history was copyrighted, and Commissioner Baker responded that it was not. Commissioner Hendler suggested that a simple plaque, including a photograph and brief history of the Sylvester family, be installed outside the Sylvester Conference Room, emphasizing a straightforward approach. The Commission also discussed Pasco’s year of incorporation, and Commissioner Baker stated she would research this information. Commissioner Tate asked about the possibility of using the display case in City Hall to highlight the Sylvester family and their contributions to the city. The Commission additionally discussed adding the Sylvester family history to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) page on the City’s website. It was decided the Commission would each come up with bullet points on what they think should be noted regarding the Sylvester family history for the next meeting. • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Update Ryan Mehaffey provided an update on the community center project, noting that Phase 1 is nearly complete and is currently awaiting issuance of the certificate of occupancy. A ribbon cutting and open house are planned for next month. He stated that the City is very pleased with the quality of the contractor’s work. Mr. Mehaffey also indicated that a walkthrough for Historic Preservation Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 July 1, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission members has been arranged and will occur prior to the next meeting. The Commission asked about the proposed room names previously submitted to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). Mr. Mehaffey reported that the naming list is currently under DAHP review and that final decisions will be made during Phase 2 of the project. PUBLIC HEARINGS None WORSHOP None MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION The next meeting will start at 3:30 and will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, located at 205 S Wehe Ave. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Commissioners at 5:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Carmen Patrick, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department