HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Meeting Minutes 5-5-2026HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
CII of City Hall - Council Chambers
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525 North Third Avenue
Pasco, Washington
TUESDAY, MAYS, 2026
4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
City of Pasco Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Chair Stafford.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Marilynn Baker, Devi Tate and Chair Dan Stafford
Commissioners Excused: Jay Hendler,
Staff Present: C&ED Deputy Director Craig Raymond, CIP Manager Ryan Mehaffey, Deputy City Manager
Richa Sigdel, and Administrative Assistant II Carmen Patrick
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioners unanimously approve the meeting minutes from April 7, 2026.
UNFINSHIED BUSINESS
• Sylvester Donation Discussion
Commissioner Baker provided an update on the cost of sample plaques. It was noted by staff the
importance of remaining within the donated budget. She also shared a picture proposed for inclusion on
the plaque, and the Commission discussed the placement locations for the plaque.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
• Lewis Street Underpass
Richa Sigdel presented a potential location for the historic balustrades along a walking path with
educational signage and existing benches. She noted the City will have limited time to relocate the
balustrades due to BNSF scheduling constraints.
Tanya Bowers asked about salvaging additional balustrades as an homage to East Pasco and BNSF.
Richa stated the City would ask BNSF again, but due to time constraints, it would be a lower
priority. Commissioner Baker asked about possible BNSF involvement in a railroad museum, and
there was discussion about placing the balustrades near the Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Center. Carmen stated she would gather contact information for the Commission to reach out to
BNSF.
Tanya Bowers also suggested community outreach and a booth at the Juneteenth celebration to share
information and gather feedback on handrail placement. Due to time constraints, Richa stated formal
outreach would not be feasible, but the Commission agreed a Juneteenth booth would be a good
opportunity for engagement.
WORSHOP
• Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center DAHP Update
Ryan Mehaffey stated the room name list has been submitted to the Washington State Department
of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), but no response has been received yet. He also
noted there is currently a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DAHP; however, if a
different location is selected, the MOU would need to be updated and DAHP would need to be
notified of the reason for the change.
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MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
• Next meeting will be held in the Pasco Conference Room on the I st floor across from the permitting
window.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Commissioners at 5:20 pm.
4espect"'y
submitted,
Carmen Patrick, Administrative Assistant II
Community & Economic Development Department
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