Aaron Breshears

This document outlines goals formulated from Pullman Community comments, covering key strategic areas including Community Spaces, Economy, Emergency Services, Governance, Infrastructure, and Long-Term Housing. The plan aims to invest in and protect community amenities, stabilize and revitalize the local economy, strengthen emergency services and infrastructure, practice responsible and transparent governance, improve essential infrastructure and transportation networks, and enhance long-term housing stability, quality, and affordability.

The meeting was held as a goal setting retreat to identify and establish priorities for the city over the next two years. Council members shared their personal aspirations for the community and reasons for serving on the council. The discussion covered the process for reviewing and refining goals, including the transition from previous work plans, the differentiation between administrative and legislative tasks, and the potential for long-term priority areas. It was emphasized that future goal proposals should adhere to the SMART framework to ensure objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

The Planning Commission conducted a legislative public hearing regarding updates to the municipal code to achieve compliance with various Washington state laws, specifically focusing on infill development, regulations for outdoor encampments, emergency shelters, industrial organic material facilities, and revised parking requirements. The commission discussed the necessity of clearly defining terms like affordable housing and senior housing within the code, potentially by referencing state-level definitions. Further discussion occurred regarding significant reductions in required off-street parking and the potential to move beyond the minimum state mandates in future planning efforts.

This document compiles community comments for the City of Pullman's 2026-2027 City Council Goal Setting Retreat, focusing on economic development, infrastructure improvements, housing affordability, and the maintenance of essential public services. Key concerns include financial transparency, communication, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with Washington State University to ensure community vitality and stability.

This document outlines the staff goals for the Pullman City Council for the 2026-2027 period. It focuses on six key areas: planning for future facilities and equipment needs, supporting operational requirements through the biennial budget, increasing community engagement and transparency, implementing process improvements across all city departments, contributing to an overall increase in city revenue, and enhancing recruitment and retention rates.