EDTEC meeting 11 2 2026 Video

The City of College Place Economic Development, Tourism, and Events Commission met November 2, 2026. The commission reviewed development activity and prospective projects, including continued efforts to identify funding for a roundabout serving the Whitman and Myra property, and an east-west road and roundabout associated with tax increment financing. Updates included residential development and infrastructure planning, a potential light-industrial project at the former Google Milling property, and Catholic Charities’ preliminary interest in affordable senior housing. These projects remain contingent on financing, approvals, land acquisition, or supporting infrastructure; no contract awards or spending approvals were reported. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned by motion.

Staff also reviewed proposed comprehensive-plan and development-regulation updates, with public hearings planned for November 17 and December 8 and anticipated final action by council on January 12, 2027. Proposed changes include more flexible residential zoning and lot sizes and combining site-plan and engineering review into a single site-development permit. Staff said the city may hire consultants to assess options for critical-area stream buffers, but no hiring decision was made. The commission received event updates on Trunk or Treat and Winterfest, including participating organizations, vendors, and sponsors; no related purchasing action was identified.