Historic Preservation Commission

Monday, July 20, 2026 6:00 PM Historic Preservation Commission Council Chambers, 190 SE Crestview Street Page A. ROLL CALL CHAIR Ned Warnick VICE CHAIR John Anderson MEMBERS Allison Munch-Rotolo Kayli Riggs Matthew J. Root Birgit Schneider Page 1 of 52  Katy Whalen B. MINUTES 1. Minutes of regular meeting of June 15, 2026. 4 06.15.2026 HPC Regular Meeting Minutes Draft.pdf 2. Minutes of special meeting of June 27, 2026. 9 06.27.2026 HPC Special Meeting Minutes.pdf C. REGULAR BUSINESS 1. Act on the Rico's Smoke House Nomination to the Pullman Register of Historic 10 Places (Register) Attached is the staff report for the nomination of Rico's Smoke House, located at 200 E Main Street, to the Register. This nomination, submitted by a subcommittee of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on behalf of Tawny Szumlas, concerns a commercial building built in 1930. The HPC is requested to discuss the proposal and act on the matter by resolution. NOM-26-01 Staff Report 07.13.26.pdf Attachment A Pullman Historic Register Nomination Form for Rico’s Smoke House 06.15.26.pdf 12x9 - Rico's Smoke House Proof.pdf Attachment B Location and Zoning Map.pdf Attachment C Pullman City Code Section 17.15.050.pdf Attachment D-1 Draft HPC Resolution HPC-2026-01 to Approve.pdf Attachment D-2 Draft HPC Resolution HPC-2026-01 to Deny.pdf 2. Discussion of HPC Goals and Council Goals. 46 On June 16, 2026, the City Council adopted its Goals and Priorities for 2026–2028. The Commission will discuss how the current goals align with the adopted Council Goals and Priorities. 2026-2028 Pullman Goals and Priorities.pdf Staff has provided a document that shows each HPC goal with a Council goal or priority. HPC Goals with Council Goals.docx 3. Update on 2026 Goals 50 STANDING GOALS  List additional properties on the Pullman Register of Historic Places. (Riggs)  Apply for a CLG grant. (Munch-Rotolo, Schneider, Warnick) o Grant was submitted by Staff on June 30, 2026.  Include Historic Preservation Commission feature articles in the Page 2 of 52  Community Development newsletter and Community Update. (Staff) o July: Walking Tour Recap o August: Rico's Nomination  Enhance and expand education and outreach efforts through local partnerships. (Anderson)  Hold a historic walking tour. (Warnick) o Recap discussion on Walking Tour  Pursue professional development opportunities for Commissioners. (Staff)  Work with DPA on listing individual properties and creating a local historic district. (Munch-Rotolo) o DAHP has received FFY2F6 money, staff is waiting for the contract. o Staff has drafted an request for proposals, information highlighted in yellow will be updated based on the contract. RFP CLG FY26 07.08.26.docx  Review of Special Tax Valuation properties for compliance. (Root, Whalen) o Completed for 2026  Provide a yearly public presentation. (Root)  Recognize Historic Preservation Month in May. (Staff, Munch-Rotolo) o Completed for 2026  Provide a presentation to City Council. (Warnick) o Reports to City Council are scheduled for August 25, 2026.  Review of the Historic Preservation webpage. (Staff) ANNUAL GOALS:  Work towards establishing a monument for the Red Brick Roads. (Staff, Warnick, Anderson)  Hold events for the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. (Staff) 4. Upcoming Meeting Topics This is a time for the Commission to discuss topics for upcoming meetings. D. OTHER BUSINESS E. UPCOMING MEETINGS 1. August 17, 2026 2. September 21, 2026 3. October 19, 2026 F. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 52  CITY OF PULLMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 2026 The City of Pullman Historic Preservation Commission held a Regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 190 SE Crestview, Building A, Pullman, Washington with Chair Ned Warnick presiding. ROLL CALL: Present: Anderson, Munch-Rotolo, Riggs, Root, Warnick, Whalen Excused: Staff: Carey, Medeiros WARNICK Called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and called roll. MOTION Root moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 2026 as prepared by staff. Seconded by Anderson and passed unanimously. REGULAR BUSINESS Update on 2026 Goals STANDING GOALS:  List additional properties on the Pullman Register of Historic Places. (Riggs) o Munch-Rotolo added a paragraph as discussed last meeting to the Rico’s Nomination. o Staff has the plaque form and signature from the owner. The name will be as it is written on the nomination form; Rico’s Smoke House with date of 1913. The Commission decided to reserve the right to look at proofs if they feel it’s necessary. o Root says there isn’t a photograph of the complete façade and or the back of the building. Riggs and staff will look for those photographs and add them. o They will discuss approval in July.  Apply for a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant. (Munch-Rotolo, Warnick, Anderson) o Set for June 16, 2026 to present to City Council. The due date of the application has been pushed back to July 31st, so they have extra time if needed. Page 4 of 52 Historic Preservation Commission June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5  Include Historic Preservation Commission feature articles in the Community Development newsletter and Community Update. (Staff) o July will recap the historic walking tour and the America 250th events.  Enhance and expand education and outreach efforts through local partnerships. (Anderson) o Anderson met with Washington State University (WSU) history department faculty members Charles Weller, Ken Faunce, and Allison Rockwell from the Center for Civic Engagement. The faculty members are planning to start a 499 class, an undergraduate directed studies class, in the forthcoming Spring semester, January 2027. o Anderson contacted Phil Gruen to see if any architecture students would be interested; no response yet. When all of the documents are collected, they could possibly store them in WSU’s Manuscript Archives and Special Collections, Neill Public Library (NPL), and the WCHS. Anderson has contacted the NPL and is waiting for their response. The Commission will need to contact citizens they want to be interviewed. The Commission discussed Commissioners accompany students on their interviews. Schneider suggested maybe the students have guidance from the professor and have this be their second interview – maybe practice on someone they know, such as a grandparent. Root suggested getting questions approved by the instructor of the class beforehand as well. Commissioners agreed it best to have one on one interviews conducted by the student because they may get richer information on their own.  Hold a historic walking tour. (Warnick) o The map was finalized, the city logo added, and the Police Station added as a stop as well. o The tour will be June 27th at 5 p.m. Commissioners will meet up at the War Memorial at 4:45 p.m. for the special meeting and a photo. o Assignments will be as follows:  Anderson – Original City Hall  Munch-Rotolo – The War Memorial Page 5 of 52 Historic Preservation Commission June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5  Root – Old Post Office  Warnick – Old City Hall and Police Station  Schneider – Neill Public Library  Whalen – The Armory Building  Staff and Riggs can take photos and usher participants.  Pursue professional development opportunities for Commissioners. (Staff) o Root gave an overview of a webinar he attended regarding why Archaeologists should run for Office.  Work with DPA on listing individual properties and creating a local historic district. (Munch-Rotolo) o No Update  Review of Special Tax Valuation properties for compliance. (Root, Whalen) o No update  Provide a yearly public presentation. (Root) o No Update  Recognize Historic Preservation Month in May. (Staff, Munch-Rotolo) o Completed  Provide a presentation to City Council. (Warnick) o Possibly July  Review of the Historic Preservation webpage. (Staff) o Root said the Downtown report is missing a lot of pages. Staff will look into this. ANNUAL GOALS:  Work towards establishing a monument for the Red Brick Roads. (Staff, Warnick, Anderson) o No Update.  Hold events for the 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. (Staff) o Full day of events, including the Market on Main with Community paper quilt, Power of Place Information Fair (12 organizations participating), and the Historic Walking Tour. REGULAR BUSINESS At the last meeting the Commissioners reviewed the sub- Review of Subcommittees committees and made modifications; including adding a new CLG Grant sub-committee. They reviewed the updated sub- committees with the added descriptions. Page 6 of 52 Historic Preservation Commission June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5  Nomination Review - Anderson, Root – Review nomination forms prior to being deemed complete and Commission review.  Correspondence - Anderson, Munch-Rotolo - Review of letters to be sent by staff.  Code Updates - Munch-Rotolo, Root, Riggs - Review Historic Preservation Code with staff to recommend edits.  Rico's Nomination - Munch-Rotolo, Anderson, Riggs - Assist with the creation of a nomination form for 200 E Main Street. Ends 2026 when nomination complete.  Nomination Research Support - Riggs, Whalen, Munch-Rotolo – Gather resources to assist individuals in reaching properties to nominate to the local register.  Special Tax Review - Root, Whalen - Review of properties receiving special tax valuation to ensure they are still in good repair.  Demolition Review - Root, Whalen - Review of demolition permit worksheets prior to Commission review.  America 250 - Warnick, Whalen, Riggs - Assist with the Planning Committee for creating events for America 250. Ends 2026  CLG Grant - Schneider, Munch-Rotolo, Warnick - Assist with the creation of the CLG grant application and appendix. MOTION Root moved to approve all sub-committees as updated last month. Seconded by Schneider and passed unanimously. REGULAR BUSINESS Rico’s Nomination, goal setting, and the walking tour review. Upcoming Meeting Topics OTHER BUSINESS Root received the Idaho State Annual Historical Society Poster and shared it with the group. The topic was historic signs and maybe Pullman could do that in the future. Anderson informed the Commission that the Senior walking tour will be July 2nd at 10 a.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS June 27, 2026 – Special meeting for the walking tour. July 20, 2026 – No conflicts noted. August 17, 2026 – Schneider will be absent. September 21, 2026 – No conflicts noted. Page 7 of 52 Historic Preservation Commission June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 MOTION Munch-Rotolo moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Root and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST: Chair Community Development Director Secretary Page 8 of 52  CITY OF PULLMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Special Meeting Minutes June 27, 2026 The City of Pullman Historic Preservation Commission held a special meeting at 4:50 p.m. on June 27, 2026, at the War Memorial, corner of SE Spring Street and E Main Street, Pullman, Washington with Chair Ned Warnick presiding. ROLL CALL: Present: Anderson, Munch-Rotolo, Riggs, Root, Schneider, Warnick, Whalen Staff: Medeiros WARNICK Called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. and called roll. DISCUSSION The Commission discussed where guides should be to assist in the flow of the tour along the Riverwalk and a group photo was taken. MOTION Anderson moved to adjourn; seconded by Root and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. ATTEST: Chair Community Development Director Secretary Page 9 of 52  MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: RJ Lott, AICP, Community Development Director Ariel Medeiros, AICP, Assistant Planner FOR: Meeting of July 20, 2026 SUBJECT: Pullman Historic Register Nomination Rico’s Smoke House DATE: July 13, 2026 BACKGROUND On June 16, 2026, the Rico’s Nomination Subcommittee of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), on behalf of Tawny Szumlas, submitted to the City of Pullman a nomination to place the Rico’s Smoke House (Rico’s), located at 200 E Main Street on College Hill, on the Pullman Register of Historic Places (See Attachment A, Nomination Form for the Rico’s Smoke House; and Attachment B, Location and Zoning Map). This building was constructed in 1913. The procedure for reviewing a nomination to the Pullman Register of Historic Places (Register) is set forth in City Code Section 17.15.050 (See Attachment C). When a nomination form is received, Planning Division staff checks the document to ensure the request is complete. A complete nomination includes written consent of the owner. In this case, Tawny Szumlas provided this consent, which can be found on Page 6 of the nomination form. If owner consent is provided and the nomination is otherwise deemed acceptable for processing, the request is submitted to the City’s HPC for review and action at a public meeting. The HPC makes the final decision on a Register nomination. The notification requirements set forth in Section 17.15.050(d) stipulate that, at least 30 days prior to the public meeting, a Notice of Public Meeting will be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; posted at the site; and given to the owner, author of the nomination, and any lessees of the subject property. This notice was published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on June 20, 2026; posted on June 16, 2026; and emailed to pertinent parties on June 16, 2026. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE According to the nomination form, Rico’s is in good condition overall. According to assessor records, the front of the south-facing property is 43 feet across, the east and west sides of the building are 57 and 80 feet in length, respectively, and the north (or (509) 338-3220 | pullman-wa.gov | 190 SE Crestview St, Bldg. A, Pullman, WA 99163 Page 10 of 52 Historic Preservation Commission July 13, 2026 NOM-26-01 Rico’s Smoke House Page 2 of 3 back) side is 33 feet across. The building has a flat roof with parapet, and a concrete foundation. In 1951, building owner Dan Downen had a new yellow brick façade installed on several contiguous buildings he owned on Main Street. According to the Pullman Herald, a larger- than-typical brick called Titan was installed. The raked bricks are configured in a stretcher bond pattern applied over the original red bricks in a manner consistent with other buildings on Pullman’s Main Street that were similarly modernized during the middle of the twentieth century. Added in 1971, an illuminated sign above the awning is similarly associated with mid- twentieth century aesthetics and contributes to the building’s historic significance. In 1985, the Moscow firm of Bauer Esselburn Design Associates drew plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the establishment. The plans included replacement of all exterior windows, realignment of doors, and “patch and match brick around all new windows…(and) around new (exterior) door.” For a more detailed description of the physical appearance of the building, see pages 8 and 9 of Attachment A. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Originally constructed in 1913 by local firm Klossner Brothers & Hinchcliff, the new building filled in a trapezoidal space between two existing buildings with a theater – the fourth in downtown Pullman. The new 350-seat Pullman Theatre was built to show silent movies, but also hosted vaudeville acts and plays. In 1919, the building was renamed as the Liberty Theatre. King’s history states, “The Grand and Liberty theatres were the only regularly-operating movie houses in Pullman from late 1919 through mid-1927,” when the building was occupied by Thorpe’s Smokehouse, which eventually became Rico’s. Having been in operation for over 100 years, the business bore witness to some of the most significant events in twentieth century United States history. The business opened after the city banned saloons and the sale of liquor, pivoted when prohibition on alcohol sales ended, served the people of Pullman in two world wars, continued operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and adapted to a post-pandemic world. The people who owned and managed Rico’s moved it twice, adapted, and remodeled; the business survived and thrived as an institution in downtown Pullman and has gained a reputation as a gathering place, often hosting live musical performances as it has done for decades. For more detailed information on the history of the building, see pages 2-5 of Attachment A. STAFF ASSESSMENT Pullman City Code Section 17.15.050 sets forth the criteria for judging local register nominations, see Attachment C. Staff believes that the subject property meets the criteria for listing on the Pullman Register of Historic Places due to the age, events signifying contribution to patterns of (509) 338-3220 | pullman-wa.gov | 190 SE Crestview St, Bldg. A, Pullman, WA 99163 Page 11 of 52 Historic Preservation Commission July 13, 2026 NOM-26-01 Rico’s Smoke House Page 3 of 3 history (Criteria A), the architectural history (Criteria D), and its occupation by notable Pullman personnel (Criteria E). ACTION REQUESTED Determine, by resolution, whether or not to list the subject property on the Pullman Register of Historic Places. Resolutions are provided as Attachments D-1 (to approve listing the property) and D-2 (to deny listing the property). ATTACHMENTS A Pullman Historic Register Nomination Form for Rico’s Smoke House B Location and Zoning Map C Pullman City Code Section 17.15.050 D-1 Draft HPC Resolution HPC-2026-01 to Approve D-2 Draft HPC Resolution HPC-2026-01 to Deny (509) 338-3220 | pullman-wa.gov | 190 SE Crestview St, Bldg. A, Pullman, WA 99163 Page 12 of 52  Pullman Register of Historic Places Nomination Form City of Pullman-Pullman Historic Preservation Commission 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A, Pullman, Washington 99163 1. Name of Property Historic Name and/or Common Name: Rico’s Smoke House 2. Location Street Address: 200 E Main Street City, State, Zip Code: Pullman, WA 99163 Parcel Number: 108150007080003, 108150007090001, 108150007100001 Plat or Addition: 444 square feet +/- of Lot 8, 1,700 square feet +/- of Lot 9, and 924 square feet +/- of Lot 10, Block 7, Original Town of Pullman. 3. Owner(s) of Property Name: Tawny Szumlas Street & Number: 225 SE Crestview Street City, State, Zip Code: Pullman, WA 99163 Telephone Number/E-mail: ricospub1909@gmail.com 4. Classification (check all that apply) Resource Type Property Ownership Property Status Present Property Use ☒ building ☐ public ☒ occupied ☐ agricultural ☐ museum ☐ site ☒ private ☐ work in progress ☒ commercial ☐ park ☐ structure ☐ both ☐ educational ☐ residential ☐ object Public Acquisition ☐ entertainment☐ religious ☐ district ☐ in process ☐ government ☐ scientific ☐ being considered ☐ industrial ☐ transportation ☐ military ☐ other 5. Description Architectural Description Condition Check One (enter categories from instructions) ☐ excellent ☐ unaltered Modern Contemporary ☒ good ☒ altered ☐ fair ☐ deteriorated Check One ☐ ruins ☒ original site ☐ unexposed ☐ moved & date PAGE 1 Page 13 of 52 Provide a narrative description of the present and original physical appearance on one or more continuation sheets. 6. Nominated Elements Please list the significant elements of the property that are to be included in the nomination by checking the appropriate elements below. Each checked element should be specifically described in the narrative section and photographs of each element should be supplied. ☒ Principal Building or Structure. ☐ Historic Additions. ☐ Historic Landscaping, Fencing, Walkways, Gardens, Objects (e.g. water fountains, statues), and any Other Historic Constructions. ☐ Ancillary Buildings or Structures, Outbuildings. ☐ Interior Spaces or Other (Inventory in the Narrative). ☐ Historic or Archaeological Site. 7. Pullman Register of Historic Places Criteria List all criteria of P.C.C. 17.15.050(1) that you believe qualify the property for the Pullman Register of Historic Places. (a) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of national, state, or local history. (d) exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City’s cultural, special, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural history (e) is associated with the lives of persons significant in national, state, or local history 8. Statement of Significance Located at 200 East Main Street in downtown Pullman’s central business district, this one-story commercial building was originally constructed in 1913 by the local firm Klossner Brothers & Hinchcliff. The new building filled in a trapezoidal space between two existing buildings with a theater – the fourth in downtown Pullman.1 Operated by W.H. Albright, the new 350-seat Pullman Theatre was built to show silent movies, but also hosted vaudeville acts and plays. Albright sold to H.M. Beck in 1914, and the business was renamed Beck Theatre. Beck took on a partner in 1915, and the business was once again renamed the Theatorium, which closed in 1917, but was later sold and reopened in 1919 as the Liberty Theatre. King’s history states, “The Grand and Liberty theatres were the only regularly-operating movie houses in Pullman from late 1919 through mid-1927,”2 when the building was occupied by Thorpe’s Smokehouse, which eventually became Rico’s. Since 1909 Rico’s Smoke House, though existing under different names and occupying three locations on Main Street, has been an anchor of downtown Pullman and is one of the oldest 1 Robert E. King. “Going to the Movies: The Story of Pullman’s Silent Picture Movie Theaters.” Bunchgrass Historian Vol. 38, No 2, 2012. 2 Ibid, page 17. PAGE 2 Page 14 of 52 continuously operating businesses in Pullman. Having been in operation for over 100 years, the business bore witness to some of the most significant events in twentieth century United States history. The business opened after the city banned saloons and the sale of liquor, pivoted when prohibition on alcohol sales ended, served the people of Pullman in two world wars, continued operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and adapted to a post-pandemic world. The people who owned and managed Rico’s moved it twice, adapted and remodeled; the business survived and thrived as an institution in downtown Pullman and has gained a reputation as a gathering place, often hosting live musical performances as it has done for decades. In 1909, E.W. Thorpe established the business that eventually became Rico’s and now occupies 200 E. Main Street. At that time it was called Thorpe’s Smoke House. By at least 1915 the business had moved down Main, in between a bank (at the corner) and Lee Allen Hardware. That space is now occupied by Design West Architects and other businesses. 3 In 1907, before the smoke house even opened, Pullman’s city council refused to grant business licenses to saloons, effectively ushering in prohibition before the 18th amendment made it federal law. Not surprisingly, establishments serving alcohol began to close beginning in that year; the last saloon in town shut down in March 1908. 4 Alcohol sales in Pullman overall were prohibited in 1908 and confirmed by a local option election in 1909. In order to stay in business, The Smoke House pivoted to promoting a heavy barbecue food menu and tobacco products. Thorpe also offered patrons entertainment options such as billiards and pool. 5 The Smoke House became a favorite spot for Pullman residents, and one that connected Washington State College to the town. On January 1, 1916, the Smoke House provided the food for a community gathering downtown for the Rose Bowl game. The following passage from the December 31, 1915 edition of the Pullman Herald reveals how the Smoke House was similar to our contemporary sports bars: “Excitement concerning the game is at a high point, and Thorpe’s Smoke House will be crowded with news-hungry fans who will gather to get the news at the earliest possible moment. The game will start at 2:00 o’clock, and it is expected that the first telegram be received at about 2:30, succeeding messages coming at intervals of five minutes.” 6 In 1927 the Smoke House moved to its present location in what had been the Liberty Theater. By then Thorpe had sold the business to Merle Ebner. 3 The first entry in Dunn and Bradstreet (known as Mercantile Agency Reference Book) was in September 1909. The business was known as Thorpe’s Smokehouse. The 1915 telephone book shows Thorpe’s Smoke House, Billiards at 128 Main with telephone number 28 as does the 1916 telephone book. Beginning in 1917, the same business was at 130 Main; by 1930 and after, the telephone book showed the business at 104 Main (its current location under a different street address protocol). 4 Pullman Herald, March 28, 1908, p. 1. 5 Jon Nuxoll. “Repent, Ye Boozers!” Whitman County and the Liquor Question 1855-1917. Bunchgrass Historian, 13, No. 4, Winter 1985, pp. 3 and 28. The vote in favor of prohibition in 1909 was overwhelmingly in favor of prohibition (224 to 50) as was the vote on a statewide initiative in 1914 (826 to 194). The vote in 1909 was by men only; the state constitution added the right of women to vote in 1910 (Washington Secretary of State “Voting Rights for Women, Women’s Suffrage” on the Secretary of State web site). In November 1914, Whitman County voted 68% yes to a measure that was more oriented to prohibiting saloons and other drinking establishments than to prohibiting the manufacture and possession of alcohol (Norman H. Clark. The Dry Years: Prohibition and Social Change in Washington. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1965. See p. 116, pp. 126-127.). 6 Pullman Herald, December 31, 1915, p. 1. See also Darin Watkins: Chance for Glory: The Innovation and Triumph of the Washington State 1916 Rose Bowl Team. New York: Aviva Publishing, 2015; p. 212. PAGE 3 Page 15 of 52 An end to prohibition at the national level began in April 1932 when Congress modified the Volstead Act to allow for the sale of beer. Citizens in Washington State voted to end its prohibition in August 1933 and the beer taps opened legally at midnight on April 4, 1933. State law allowed for the sale of spirits in 1935. 7 In 1946, Ebner sold the business to Grover Gentry, who offered a partnership to Tony Talarico. 8 Talarico grew up in the Spokane area, working in hotels from the age of 13 until he entered Washington State University. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane in the same class as the father of Roger Johnson, a later owner of Rico’s. Talarico served in the Army Air Force during World War II managing the officers’ club at Geiger Field in Spokane. During his ownership of the Smoke Shop from 1946 to 1978, he continued to develop the business as one of the anchors of downtown Pullman. It was a center for music performance, especially jazz. In an effort to increase his clientele, Talarico added a women’s restroom in 1953. He also began to hire women—especially the wives of WSU students—to wait tables. Talarico was also well known in the community as a member of the Cougar Club and a supporter of Pullman High School athletics. 9 Tony Talarico sold Rico’s in 1977 to Greg Markel and Claude Irwin, Jr. Three years later, Roger Johnson purchased both the business and the building. Johnson officially changed the business name to Rico’s Smokehouse in honor of both its historic names. During his ownership, he completed two remodeling projects; one in 1977 after a fire, and another extensive renovation in 1988 to give it the feel of an English pub. Johnson is a guitarist and has played with WSU jazz big bands, and he continued the tradition of hosting live music performances at Rico’s.10 Rico's has been an important venue for music performance, especially jazz, since such performances began in the tavern in about 1964. Among other groups, the Snake River Six, the longest-running jazz group in the Pacific Northwest, 11 performed regularly as did groups featuring students and faculty members at Washington State University and the University of Idaho as well as musicians from the community. These performances were enhanced by a culture that grew out of WSU creating courses in Black American Music in 1971 and The History of Jazz in 1976. The School of Music recognized Roger Johnson in the spring of 2009 for his 7 Clark, The Dry Years, pp. 236-239. The Twenty-first Amendment to the constitution went into effect on December 5, 1934 and, in response, the legislature passed an over-arching liquor control bill in early 1935 that established the Liquor Control Board and allowed retail sale of alcoholic beverages over 4% alcohol only in state-controlled stores. 8 For the 1927 move, see Spokane Daily Chronicle, May 4, 1927, p. 22 and September 29, 1927, p. 3. The 1930 telephone book shows Smoke House at 104 Main. Information about owners comes from Esther Pond Smith’s notes in the Whitman County Historical Society archives. 9 Obituary in the Moscow/Pullman Daily News after his death on October 2, 2006. Information about his high school experience comes from personal communication with Roger Johnson. The women’s restroom addition is detailed in a January 26, 1953 building permit. 10 For remodeling, see building permits dated November 30, 1977 and May 9, 1988. 11 Pat Caraher, “The Snake River Six: The Oldest Jazz Band in the West.” Bunchgrass Historian Vol. 40, No. 1, p.3-13, 2014. PAGE 4 Page 16 of 52 support for jazz in the region and specifically his support of Jazz Studies at WSU, including providing opportunities for WSU faculty and students to perform at Rico's.12 Roger Johnson sold the business in 2015 to his daughter Tawny Szumlas, who continues to own and manage it. 13 Rico’s Smokehouse faced the same challenges as other similar businesses when in-person food and alcohol sales were banned during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Szumlas responded by offering takeout and delivery food orders, which the public embraced. With the return of in- person sales, this new emphasis became permanent. Food now accounts for 60% of Rico’s sales; beer, wine, and spirits make up the remaining 40%. The change is part of a long history of Rico’s ability to adapt and thrive as a downtown business. 14 The importance of the business to Pullman’s past and present was recognized in 2023 with the statewide Legacy on Main Award for its status as an economic and cultural anchor in downtown. 15 9. Previous Studies Done at the Property List previous surveys, investigations, and forms completed at the property. City of Pullman 2014 Reconnaissance Survey, Intro to Public History HIST 427/527 Fall 2006, WISAARD Historic Inventory Report 10. Geographical Data (Attach additional sheets if necessary) Size of Property (square feet or acres): 3,068 square feet Written Boundary Description: 444 square feet +/- of Lot 8, 1,700 square feet +/- of Lot 9, and 924 square feet +/- of Lot 10, Block 7, Original Town of Pullman Written Boundary Justification: Taken from the Whitman County TaxSifter Website. 11. Form Prepared By Name and Title: City of Pullman Historic Preservation Commission Organization: City of Pullman Telephone Number/E-mail: 509.338.3314, ariel.medeiros@pullman-wa.gov Street and Number: 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A City, State, Zip Code: Pullman, WA 99163 12 Personal correspondence with Horace Alexander Young (early history of Rico's and jazz) and Greg Yasinitsky (award to Roger Johnson), March 2026. Both are emeritus faculty members of the Jazz Studies Program in the WSU School of Music. 13 Moscow Pullman Daily News, May 19, 2023. Washington State Magazine, Spring 2024. 14 Moscow Pullman Daily News, May 19, 2023. 15 Washington State Magazine, Spring 2024. PAGE 5 Page 17 of 52  June 16, 2026 Date: -------------------------------- 12. Bibliographical References Provide a bibliography on one or more continuation sheets. 13. Additional Documentation Required Map: Suitable maps can be found using Google Earth, bing.com/maps or similar mapping application (aerial photograph, Sanborn Map, USGS Quad, or other maps optional). Photographs: All photographs should include a caption with a description and the direction photo was taken. Provide maps and photographs on one or more continuation sheets. 14. Signature of Owner(s) Print name following signature(s). ni-ln gnature I Printed Name Signature Printed Name 15. Notary Seal: STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. counsy or W 'it1\4A On this day personally appeared before me. TowAy_zu4\ts to me known to be the individual(s) described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they signed the same as his/her/their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. GIVEN under my hand and official seal this \D" day or wv ,202 . Signature ¿o L [rest Printed NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington. ]. My commission expires:<·' _ 16. For Official Use Only: PAGE 6 Page 18 of 52  June 16, 2026 Date Received: Attest: Date Heard: Commission Decision: Approved as to Form: Date: Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM): (Zone 11, NAD1983): I hereby certify that this property has been listed in the Pullman Register of Historic Places. CHAIR, City of Pullman, Historic Preservation Commission Date (Note, the continuation sheets will each be on a new page, but are listed below to save space in this draft) PAGE 7 Page 19 of 52 Continuation Sheet, Pullman Register of Historic Places Nomination: Narrative Description of the Present and Original Physical Appearance (use as many pages as necessary) According to assessor records, the front of the south-facing property is 43 feet across, the east and west sides of the building are 57 and 80 feet in length, respectively, and the north (or back) side is 33 feet across. The building has a flat roof with parapet, and a concrete foundation. In 1951, building owner Dan Downen had a new yellow brick façade installed on several contiguous buildings he owned on Main Street. According to the Pullman Herald, a larger-than- typical brick called Titan was installed on “the Smoke House, Pullman Cab Company, Cougar Barber Shop, Rodrick’s Cleaners, Mirror Barber Shop and Downen Insurance” at a cost of $16,000.16 The new façade covered buildings from 104 Main (the Smoke House) to 114 Main (Downen Insurance). The general contractor was King Evers of Pullman, and the masonry contractor was Harry Becker of Moscow. The raked bricks are configured in a stretcher bond pattern applied over the original red bricks in a manner consistent with other buildings on Pullman’s Main Street that were similarly modernized during the middle of the twentieth century, to reflect the “modern preference for clean lines and smooth surfaces.”17 At the time, Dan Downen suggested modernization projects like his were expected to spur other Main Street building owners to make similar changes.18 The newer façade has itself gained historic significance. Added in 1971, an illuminated sign above the awning is similarly associated with mid-twentieth century aesthetics and contributes to the building’s historic significance. The double-sided sign is made of wood, metal, and plastic. It protrudes approximately eight feet from the building and is affixed with six evenly spaced horizontal metal brackets capped with end bolts. Three of the tubular brackets are encased in decorative metal coils or springs. A chain from the wall to the top of the sign hangs in tension at approximately 45 degrees. Vertical wood slats with their narrow sides facing outward create a visual screen over the brackets. The sign’s text is displayed on a double-sided wooden box that is a close replica of the 1971 original. The box is approximately nine feet tall, 18 inches wide, and painted dark brown. Vertically arranged 12-inch capital letters spell the word “RICO’S” in a custom stenciled sans- serif typeface. Bold, heavily weighted slab serif fonts, known for their clean geometric curvature, were commonly used in midcentury graphics. Each letter is cut through the wood and backed by an off-white plastic panel allowing the letters to emit a warm yellow glow at night when the internal backlighting is turned on. The doors, windows, and reader board on the front of the building are all non-historic. In 1977, a kitchen fire caused substantial damage to the interior.19 Repairs were made, but a more substantial remodel did not occur until almost a decade later. In 1985, the Moscow firm of Bauer Esselburn Design Associates drew plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the establishment. The plans included replacement of all exterior 16 “Improvements Will Perk up Main Street,” Pullman Herald, June 1, 1951, Sec. 1, p. 1. 17 Rifkin, Carole. Main Street: The Face of Urban America. Harper & Row, 1977 18 “Improvements Will Perk up Main Street.” Pullman Herald, June 1, 1951, Sec. 1, p. 1. 19 “Weekend Fire Damages Rico’s,” Pullman Herald, October 10, 1977, Sec. 1, p. 1. PAGE 8 Page 20 of 52 windows, realignment of doors, and “patch and match brick around all new windows…(and) around new (exterior) door.” • Doors: The recessed customer entrance door, made of glass, is now located near the far right of the building. An entrance alcove, approximately 42 inches wide and 36 inches deep, has wood side panels and a white tile floor accented with black tile text that reads, “Rico’s est. 1909.”20 Near the left side of the façade is a metal secondary door, fronted by a faux-Victorian screen door. This is an employee entrance. • Windows: There are three large fixed-pane windows clustered in the middle of the façade. The bottom third of each of these window openings consists of recessed wood panels, similar to those used in the entryway. To the far left is a small one-over-one vinyl window described as an “order window” on a 1978 building permit. A flat metal awning with wide fascia extends across the buildings that share the common façade and is associated with the mid-twentieth century remodel. But the portion of the common awning that fronts this building has been altered. The underside features a decorative pressed tin ceiling and can lights. The awning is topped with low-pitched standing seam metal. At the far left/west side of the façade, the building intersects with a concrete wall that has been capped with a metal barrier extending some four feet from the ground. The wall is made of painted stucco and brick and topped with tiered rows of wooden slats. This wall appears to be a remnant from a previous west-adjacent property and is not included in this nomination. The back of the building is adjacent with buildings that face Grand Avenue, and only a portion of it, the northeast corner, is visible from the alley. Original brickwork is visible on the northernmost end of the building’s east side and the easternmost end of the building’s north side. Original bricks are laid in a common bond, with intermittent rows of header bricks. The original openings for doors and windows were arched, but all arches have been filled in. On the east side, a new metal door has been added near the center of the exposed wall. On the north (back) side, the arched brick opening for the original door has been partially filled in and a non-original, but very old, door of galvanized metal is located a few feet above ground. This door reportedly accessed the stage area during the building’s use as a theater and is no longer in use. Above the door, the brick steps out to accommodate a chimney, which is cut off at the parapet line. There are several murals on the back of the building, including large white vertically arranged letters spelling “RICOS.” 20 According to previous research, Thorpe’s Smokehouse, the business that eventually became Rico’s, was established in 1909, but at a different location. Thorpe’s Smokehouse began occupying the nominated property in 1927. Thorpe sold to Merrill Robert Ebner in 1928, and the business became known as The Smokehouse. It was next sold to Grover Gentry and Tony Talirico in 1946 or 1947. Gentry sold his interest to Talarico in 1952, but Gentry continued working at the business until 1964. The business adopted the name Rico’s in the late 1960s. Talarico operated the business until 1978. PAGE 9 Page 21 of 52 Continuation Sheet, Pullman Register of Historic Places Nomination: Bibliography (list previous reports and published references that document the history and significance of the property) See footnotes. Continuation Sheet, Pullman Register of Historic Places Nomination: Google Earth, Bing or similar map required (aerial photograph, Sanborn Map, USGS Quad, other maps optional) USGS Quad PAGE 10 Page 22 of 52 Sanborn Map of Pullman August 1929, Sheet 11 PAGE 11 Page 23 of 52 Google Maps PAGE 12 Page 24 of 52 Continuation Sheet, Pullman Register of Historic Places Nomination: Additional Maps, Architectural Plans PAGE 13 Page 25 of 52  1985 Plans SUMMARY OF GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SONARY WORK INCLUDE REALIGNING EXISTING MAIN ENTRANCE TO MATC EXETNG EXTERGE DS FUENISH AND INSTALL PATCH AND MATEH BERR EETS NTERI POOREY FURNISH AND INSTALL SAS FHOWN ON PLAN RD STREET ELEVATICN TE CONTRACTING WORK A 41-0 RICCS SMOKEHCUSE SCALE AE NOTED BAUER ESSELBURN DESIGN ASSOC. 8 SHEET TITLE EXTE Page 26 of 52 ELEVAT ELEVATION ELE WALL FANELING -SER EXISTIN Rico's CLEAR LOss TO BLOPE See Sec 5406 иBC ELEVATION Satety Glazing ELEVATION NOTE Π WORK CSTRUCTED EXISTI OF BIRCH VENEERS AND SOLID STOCK, COUNTER TO WE THEEMSANDWICH CABIMET TO BE INSLILATED DOOR isuLATED W/V2 THERMAX LINEDY KOETRON WEATLST AEE ON CAR DEEES, FINISE CYLASTIC CAMINATE- POEMITICLE BOARD CE PILIE 2 14 SUPLTS W PEICLE PCARD RICO'S SMOKEHOLSE BAUER ESSELBURN DESIGN ASSOC. AIN: MOSCOw, 1 INTERUR ELEVATIONG Page 27 of 52 Continuation Sheet, Pullman Register of Historic Places Nomination: Photographs, including any Historic Photographs of the Property. Photo attribution : https://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/digital/collection/whitman/id/4347/rec/216 Title: 1906 Whitman Creator: unknown photographer Description: 1906 photo of Main Street looking east. The very large letters painted on the outer wall of the building on the left are still visible on the east interior wall of Rico’s. PAGE 14 Page 28 of 52 Photo attribution: https://cdm16866.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/hutchison/id/1504/rec/3203 Title: Downtown Pullman, 1929 Creator: Hutchison, Ralph Raymond Description: This 1929 photograph of Main Street looking east shows The Smoke House sign over the door of the barbecue restaurant. PAGE 15 Page 29 of 52 Photo attribution: https://cdm16866.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/pullman/id/619/rec/971 Title: Main St., Pullman after 1940 Creator: unknown photographer Description: The location of The Smoke House is clear from the sign above the door in this 1940 photograph of Pullman looking east. The word “Fountain” is visible on the awning showing the importance of the fountain to the business. PAGE 16 Page 30 of 52 Photo attribution: https://cdm16866.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/pullman/id/87/rec/155 Title: Main Street, Pullman 1950 Creator: unknown photographer Description: This photograph (looking west) shows the façade of The Smoke House and adjacent buildings shortly before they were covered in a different style of brick in June 1951. PAGE 17 Page 31 of 52 Photo attribution: https://cdm16866.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/pullman/id/669/rec/1284 Title: Main Street, Pullman (1977 postcard) Creator: Hawkins, Will Description: The steel Rico’s sign is visible in this 1977 photo of Main Street to the west of Grand Avenue. PAGE 18 Page 32 of 52 Description: The wood and metal illuminated Rico’s sign that marks the business today. PAGE 19 Page 33 of 52 Title: Rico’s Front Façade, 2024 Description: The façade of the building during the reconstruction of East Main Street in 2024. PAGE 20 Page 34 of 52 Title: Rear of Rico’s Building Description: Rear of building showing filled in area and new door. PAGE 21 Page 35 of 52 Continuation Sheet, Pullman Register of Historic Places Nomination: Other Documentation (e.g. newspaper clippings, obituaries of former owners or residents). PAGE 21 Page 36 of 52 Caption: An August 10, 1951, Pullman Herald article introduces the new owner of the Smoke House. Page 37 of 52  Historic Preservation Commission BUILT 1937 « City of Pullman CULLO 190 Crestview St, Building A Pullman WA 99163 HOU' Contact. , Phone. Email: ------------------------ 'TER OF IISTORIC' Historic Place Plaque Approval Form Example: Two text line option Process: 1) Submit this form with Pullman Register of Historic Places nomination materials 2) If the property is recommended for listing, the form will be reviewed for appropriate content 3) The Historic Preservation Commission will decide on the nomination and review, possibly modify, and approve the plaque content 4) Once approval from the Commission is received, the property owner may, at their own expense, order the plaque directly from the approved manufacturer. Please fill in property owner and historic register property information below: ame La.ay Sulas (Gio, Seke hose) Address 2oo É [a city, sate. . z ?ulLun, /B 711u3 Phone 51 331 311 mal ico pub 10@ q,mna]. (ora Plaque Size & Shape: 12"x 9" Oval (standard for all plaques) Material Choice: [] Bronze with Dark Oxide (example above), or [] Aluminum with Black Two Text Lines Option Three Text Line Option (approx. 12 to 14 characters top line, 8 to 10 characters bottom line) (approx. 12 to 14 characters upper lines, 8 to 10 characters bottom line) BUILT BUILT 1103 FR orI T s on1 Historic Preservation Commission approval: Chair signature Approval date PAGE 22 Page 38 of 52  ~ Option A Option B 12 x 9 Single line Bronze Background Color: Dark Oxide Moimting: Front 6/23/26 Page 39 of 52 C2 Page 40 of 52 Title 17 ZONING CODE | Chapter 17.15 position of each. In addition, the minutes will document the HPC’s decisions and reference any conditions imposed by the commission. These minutes will be filed with the City Clerk and will be public records. (Ord. 25-08 §1, 2025) 17.15.050 Pullman Register of Historic Places. (1) Criteria for Determining Designation in the Register. Any building, structure, site, object, or district may be designated for inclusion in the Register if it is significantly associated with the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or cultural heritage of the community; if it has integrity; is at least 50 years old, or is of lesser age and has exceptional importance; and if it falls in at least one of the following categories: (a) is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of national, state, or local history; (b) embodies the distinctive architectural characteristics of a type, period, style, or method of design or construction, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; (c) is an outstanding work of a designer, builder, or architect who has made a substantial contribution to the art; (d) exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City’s cultural, special, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural history; (e) is associated with the lives of persons significant in national, state, or local history; (f) has yielded or may be likely to yield important archaeological information related to history or prehistory; (g) is a building or structure removed from its original location but which is significant primarily for architectural value, or which is the only surviving structure significantly associated with an historic person or event; (h) is a birthplace or grave of an historical figure of outstanding importance and is the only surviving structure or site associated with that person; (i) is a cemetery which derives its primary significance from age, from distinctive design features, or from association with historic events, or cultural patterns; (j) is a reconstructed building that has been executed in an historically accurate manner on the original site; or (k) is a creative and unique example of folk architecture and design created by persons not formally trained in the architectural or design professions, and which does not fit into formal architectural or historical categories. (2) Process for Designating Properties or Districts to the Register. (a) Any person may nominate a building, structure, site, object, or district for inclusion in the Register. Members of the HPC or the HPC as a whole may Page 37 of 227 Page 41 of 52 Title 17 ZONING CODE | Chapter 17.15 generate nominations. In its nomination decision, the HPC will consider the Pullman inventory of historic resources and the City comprehensive plan. (b) In the case of individual properties, the nomination will include the written consent of the owner(s) of the subject property. The nomination documentation will also include the UTM reference and all features – interior and exterior – of principal structures and accessory buildings that contribute to its significance. (c) In the case of districts, the nomination will include a description of the boundaries of the district; the characteristics of the district which justify its inclusion on the Register; and a list of all properties including features, structures, sites, and objects which contribute to the significance of the district. The nomination documentation will also include the written consent of the owners of at least 60% of the total number of distinct properties located within the proposed district. (d) The HPC will consider the nomination at a public meeting. Notice of the nomination will be given to the public, the owner(s) of all properties that are the subject of the nomination and the authors of the nomination, if different, and lessees, if any, of any subject property, at least 30 days prior to the public meeting in accordance with rules established by the HPC pursuant to PCC 17.15.040(4). Such notice will include publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and posting of the property. (e) The HPC will consider the merits of the nomination, according to the criteria in PCC 17.15.050(1), and according to nomination review standards that may be established by the HPC pursuant to PCC 17.15.040(4). If the HPC finds that the nominated property or district is eligible for the Register, the HPC will list the property or district in the Register. The public, the authors of the nomination, and the owner(s) of the subject property(ies) will be notified of the listing. (3) Effects of Listing on the Register. (a) Listing on the Register is an honorary designation denoting significant association with the historic, archaeological, engineering, or cultural heritage of the community. Properties are listed individually or as located within an historic district. (b) Prior to the commencement of any work on an historic property as defined herein or any property located within an historic district as defined herein, excluding ordinary repair and maintenance and emergency measures defined in PCC 17.15.030, the owner or their authorized agent must request and receive a Certificate of Alteration from the HPC for the proposed work. Violation of this provision will be grounds for the HPC to review the historic property or historic district for removal from the Register. (c) Prior to whole or partial demolition of an historic property as defined herein or any property located within an historic district as defined herein, the owner must request and receive a Certificate of Demolition. Page 38 of 227 Page 42 of 52 Title 17 ZONING CODE | Chapter 17.15 (d) Only historic properties listed on the Register are eligible for special tax valuation in accordance with the provisions of PCC 17.15.080. (4) Process for Removing Properties or Districts from the Register. Any property or district that is no longer deemed appropriate for designation on the Register, the HPC, the owner of the subject property, or any owner within the subject district may propose the removal of that property or district from the Register by the same procedure described in PCC 17.15.050(2) for designating a property or district on the Register. Owner consent for removal of a property or district from the register is not required. (5) Appeal of Decisions to Designate or Remove Properties on Register. Any aggrieved party may appeal a decision of the HPC to designate or remove a property or district on the Register. Said appeal will be filed with the City Clerk and will be accompanied by an appeal fee, the amount of which is set by resolution of the Council. An appeal of such a decision will be heard by the Hearing Examiner in accordance with the procedures described in PCC 16.39.170. (Ord. 25-08 §1, 2025). 17.15.060 Review of Alterations to Register Properties. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person will alter an individual property on the Register or any property within an historic district on the Register without receipt from the HPC of a Certificate of Alteration, or in the case of demolition, a Certificate of Demolition. The review process will apply to all features of the property, interior and exterior, that contribute to the designation of the property or an historic district as listed on the nomination form. The requirements below will apply to review of property alterations or demolitions under this Section. (1) Requests for Review. The Building Official will notify the HPC or Professional Staff of any application for a permit to work on an individual property on the Register or any property within an historic district on the Register. If the activity is not exempt from review, the HPC or Professional Staff will notify the applicant of the review requirements. The Building Official will not issue any such permit until a Certificate of Alteration or Certificate of Demolition is received from the HPC but will work with the HPC as appropriate to provide information regarding applicable building and fire code regulations. Said regulations will include provisions authorized in Chapter 19.27.120 and the International Existing Building Code Chapter 12: Historic Buildings. Applications for a Certificate of Alteration or a Certificate of Demolition will be filed with the Director of Community Development. (2) Review of Applications for Certificate of Alteration. (a) Application Materials. Applications for a Certificate of Alteration will include the following information and materials: (i) the applicant’s name and address, and the owner’s name, address, and written consent if the applicant is not the owner; (ii) proof of ownership of the property; Page 39 of 227 Page 43 of 52  BEFORE THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF PULLMAN In the Matter of the Proposed ) Resolution No. HPC-2026-01(A) Nomination of Rico’s Smoke ) House to the Pullman ) A Resolution Representing the Register of Historic Places ) Official Determination of the City of ) Pullman Historic Preservation ) Commission WHEREAS, a completed nomination form was submitted to the Community Development Department with the intent of listing Rico’s Smoke House located at 200 E Main Street, on the Pullman Register of Historic Places; and, WHEREAS, a notice of the Historic Preservation Commission public meeting on this matter was published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on June 20, 2026, posted at the site on June 16, 2026, and mailed to pertinent parties on June 16, 2026; and, WHEREAS, a public meeting was held before the Historic Preservation Commission on July 20, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A, Pullman, Washington, at which time public comment from persons interested in the proposed nomination was solicited; and WHEREAS, this Commission has considered the criteria for listing a property on the Pullman Register of Historic Places as set forth in Pullman Zoning Code Section 17.15.050, and has determined that the subject nomination conforms to said criteria; NOW, THEREFORE, the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Pullman hereby makes and enters its formal Decision The proposed nomination of Rico’s Smoke House, located at 200 E Main Street, is hereby approved, thereby listing this property on the Pullman Register of Historic Places. DATED this ______ day of __________________, 2026. _______________________________________ Ned Warnick, Chairperson Pullman Historic Preservation Commission ATTEST: _______________________________________ RJ Lott, AICP, Community Development Director Page 44 of 52  BEFORE THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF PULLMAN In the Matter of the Proposed ) Resolution No. HPC-2026-01(D) Nomination of Rico’s Smoke ) House to the Pullman ) A Resolution Representing the Register of Historic Places ) Official Determination of the City of ) Pullman Historic Preservation ) Commission WHEREAS, a completed nomination form was submitted to the Community Development Department with the intent of listing the Snyder Cottage located at 930 NE D Street, on the Pullman Register of Historic Places; and, WHEREAS, a notice of the Historic Preservation Commission public meeting on this matter was published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on July 12, 2025, posted at the site on July 11, 2025, and mailed to pertinent parties on July 11, 2025; and, WHEREAS, a public meeting was held before the Historic Preservation Commission on August 11, 2025, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A, Pullman, Washington, at which time public comment from persons interested in the proposed nomination was solicited; and WHEREAS, this Commission has considered the criteria for listing a property on the Pullman Register of Historic Places as set forth in Pullman Zoning Code Section 17.15.050, and has determined that the subject nomination does not conform to said criteria; NOW, THEREFORE, the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Pullman hereby makes and enters its formal Decision The proposed nomination of Rico’s Smoke House, located at 200 E Main Street, is hereby denied. DATED this ______ day of __________________, 2026. _______________________________________ Ned Warnick, Chairperson Pullman Historic Preservation Commission ATTEST: _______________________________________ RJ Lott, AICP, Community Development Director Page 45 of 52  PULLMAN CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES JULY 2026 – JUNE 2028 LONG-TERM PRIORITY AREAS CITY COUNCIL WORKGROUPS Business and Economic Development Promote a year-round business community and economic growth, including a vibrant and active downtown, which recognizes border realities, emphasizes Pullman’s strengths, and involves regional collaborations. Achieved by exploring business-supportive regulations and private public partnerships for advancing the arts, business incubators, and sports complex, and reviewing RV zoning. Housing Develop and advance a long-term attainable and affordable housing plan based on current and projected housing data, which includes the intersection of ownership, long-term rentals, and lodging. Include development, private public partnerships, responsible housing practices and assistance strategies. By December 2027, advance 30 new missing middle owner-occupied housing units per year. Influence & Partnerships Develop and advance a strategic influence and partnership plan which emphasizes the importance of influence and collaboration with local, regional, border, state and national entities. Tourism Increase tourism by evaluating and updating the Strategic Tourism and Marketing Plan and working collaboratively to improve tourism experiences, lodging opportunities, and game weekends. Welcoming Promote community connections and each individual’s value through neighborhood gatherings, block and hill parties, and community and cultural events. Adopted June 16, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Page 46 of 52 ADMINISTRATIVE WORKGROUPS Transportation Routes Reduce downtown pass-through traffic by collaborating on alternative freight and transportation routes. In-town Railways Repurpose in-town railways by collaborating on alternative utilization plans. TWO-YEAR GOALS Finances Develop and implement the financial strategies, revenue policies, budgeting tools, and grant emphasis necessary to achieve healthy, sustainable funding; establish an outcomes-based budget model with clear reporting and performance dashboards; evaluate equitable utility rate options, including sliding- scale structures; and support financially realistic goals with a focus on direct services, front-line operations, and program restoration. Community Engagement and Communications Increase community accessibility, engagement, and trust with an attitude of “getting to yes”, consistent customer experience, and increased communication between elected officials, staff, volunteers, and residents. Operations Advance city operational and process needs and efficiencies. Facilities Plan and provide for future facilities and equipment needs, including assessments of current resources, growth projections, and technological advancements. Staff Support Promote a supportive work environment which values our employees, promotes wellness, and celebrates successes. Enhance recruitment and retention rates through initiatives aimed at fostering a positive work environment and providing growth opportunities. Adopted June 16, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Page 47 of 52  LONG-TERM PRIORITY AREAS Business and Economic Development Promote a year-round business community and economic growth, including a vibrant and active downtown, which recognizes border realities, emphasizes Pullman’s strengths, and involves regional collaborations. Achieved by exploring business-supportive regulations and private public partnerships for advancing the arts, business incubators, and sports complex, and reviewing RV zoning. • Work with DPA on listing individual properties and creating a local historic district. Housing Develop and advance a long-term attainable and affordable housing plan based on current and projected housing data, which includes the intersection of ownership, long-term rentals, and lodging. Include development, private public partnerships, responsible housing practices and assistance strategies. By December 2027, advance 30 new missing middle owner-occupied housing units per year. Influence & Partnerships Develop and advance a strategic influence and partnership plan which emphasizes the importance of influence and collaboration with local, regional, border, state and national entities. • Enhance and expand education and outreach efforts through local partnerships. • Work with DPA on listing individual properties and creating a local historic district. Tourism Increase tourism by evaluating and updating the Strategic Tourism and Marketing Plan and working collaboratively to improve tourism experiences, lodging opportunities, and game weekends. Welcoming Promote community connections and each individual’s value through neighborhood gatherings, block and hill parties, and community and cultural events. • List additional properties on the Pullman Register of Historic Places. • Hold a historic walking tour. • Recognize Historic Preservation Month in May. Transportation Routes Reduce downtown pass-through traffic by collaborating on alternative freight and transportation routes. In-town Railways Repurpose in-town railways by collaborating on alternative utilization plans. Page 48 of 52  TWO-YEAR GOALS Finances Develop and implement the financial strategies, revenue policies, budgeting tools, and grant emphasis necessary to achieve healthy, sustainable funding; establish an outcomes-based budget model with clear reporting and performance dashboards; evaluate equitable utility rate options, including sliding-scale structures; and support financially realistic goals with a focus on direct services, front-line operations, and program restoration. • Apply for a CLG grant. • Work towards establishing a monument for the Red Brick Roads. Community Engagement and Communications Increase community accessibility, engagement, and trust with an attitude of “getting to yes”, consistent customer experience, and increased communication between elected officials, staff, volunteers, and residents. • Include Historic Preservation Commission feature articles in the Community Development newsletter and Community Update. • Review of Special Tax Valuation properties for compliance. • Provide a yearly public presentation. • Provide a presentation to City Council. • Review of the Historic Preservation webpage. Operations Advance city operational and process needs and efficiencies. Facilities Plan and provide for future facilities and equipment needs, including assessments of current resources, growth projections, and technological advancements. Staff Support Promote a supportive work environment which values our employees, promotes wellness, and celebrates successes. Enhance recruitment and retention rates through initiatives aimed at fostering a positive work environment and providing growth opportunities. • Pursue professional development opportunities for Commissioners. Page 49 of 52  City of Pullman Request for Proposals Pullman Register of Historic Places Local District Nomination Creation for Downtown Pullman I. Introduction The City of Pullman, Washington (City) requests proposals from consulting firms to assist in researching and creating a local historic district nomination form for Downtown Pullman during the decades of the 1890s through 1975. II. Background In December of 2011, the City of Pullman (2025 population: 33,860) was designated as a Certified Local Government (CLG) for purposes of practicing historic preservation. One of the purposes of the Historic Preservation Commission is to promote the fostering of civic and neighborhood pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past, and a sense of identity based on the community’s history. Planning staff believes the proposed project will fulfill that purpose. The City has received a federal grant through the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) to perform this work. III. Scope of Work This work will be carried out for the Planning Division of the Community Development Department under the general direction of the Historic Preservation Commission Liaison, with assistance from the City’s Historic Preservation Commission. The purpose of the project is to research and compile information about Downtown Pullman, in order to complete a local district nomination for the Pullman Register of Historic Places. Under the direction of the City, the consultant will conduct the research activity and produce a local historic district nomination form. This document must meet approval by the City, DAHP, and the Historic Preservation Commission. The City, with the assistance of the consultant, will also conduct a public meeting to present the research conducted, provide general information related to public education and outreach, and respond to any questions from participants. The final product will go before the Historic Preservation Commission for decision on the nomination form. The selected consultant must perform all work related to this project in conformance with applicable federal administrative requirements. IV. Budget The total amount of federal grant funding allocated for this project is $29,500. A copy of the grant agreement between DAHP and the City of Pullman for this project is available upon request. V. Project Timing Proposals for this project will be accepted by the City until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024. The City will select the consultant based on the information in the proposal and, if deemed necessary, a telephone interview. A consultant agreement is expected to be negotiated and executed by October 1, 2024. A standard City of Pullman Professional Services Agreement, a copy of which is available for review upon request, will be used as the base document for the contractual agreement between the City and the selected firm. The grant agreement calls for the project to be completed in accordance with the schedule below. Page 50 of 52  Request for Proposals Page 2 Estimated Starting Estimated Completion WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED Date Date Project work begins October 1, 2024 Consultant/City hold public meeting to introduce October 1, 2024 December 31, 2024 grant project First draft report and all draft HPIs submitted to April 26, 2025 May 9, 2025 DAHP Consultant/City holds public meeting to present June 11, 2025 June 18, 2025 findings Second draft submittal to DAHP July 11, 2025 July 31, 2025 Final project submittal to DAHP August 26, 2025 August 29, 2025 VI. Proposal Requirements The proposal must include, at a minimum, the following information: a) an introduction to your firm including principals who would be involved in this project; b) the names and qualifications of the key personnel who would be assigned to this project; identify the person who would be responsible for this project and who would be your firm’s primary contact; c) a brief narrative of your understanding of this type of project and your proposed approach to completing the project under consideration; d) a list of projects similar to this project that your firm has completed in the recent past and a list of similar projects the key personnel has recently completed, including references for each of these lists; e) the name, title, address, and telephone number of individuals with authority to negotiate and execute contracts and who may be contacted during the evaluation process. Proposals shall be limited to eight pages in length, plus résumés. Proposals shall be developed from the consultant’s understanding of and experience with this type of work and the information provided herein. VII. Selection Criteria The consultant shall be selected on the basis of the following: a) understanding of this type of project and proposed approach to completing the project under consideration; b) firm and principal qualifications; c) qualifications of key personnel; d) recent similar firm experience; Page 51 of 52 Request for Proposals Page 3 e) recent similar key personnel experience. VIII. Submission Requirements To be considered for this project, an electronic copy of the requested proposal must be received by the Planning Division, City of Pullman, no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 30, 2024. The proposal must be submitted in portable document format (PDF) to Assistant Planner Ariel Medeiros, AICP, by means of the following email address: ariel.medeiros@pullman-wa.gov The Planning Division will acknowledge receipt of all proposals. IX. Inquiries Please direct any questions about this Request for Proposals to Assistant Planner Airel Medeiros, AICP by phone at (509) 338-3314; by postal mail at 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A, Pullman, WA 99163; or by email at ariel.medeiros@pullman-wa.gov. Page 52 of 52