Consent Item 4h
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: April 17, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lourenzo, Conference Center Manager
THROUGH: Merritt Perry, City Manager
SUBJECT: River Lodge Conference Center and Fortuna Monday Club Monthly Report for March 2023
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The River Lodge and Monday Club held a total of 30 events in the month of March.
There were nine regularly scheduled monthly meetings between the two facilities.
The California Rails to Trails has brought two different user groups to River Lodge. The first, being a legal firm from Kansas City, Missouri. This group is seeking to represent land owners in the State of California, who may own land that the new trial will be developed on. The other is Alta Planning and Design Inc. from Portland, Oregon. This group is looking for ideas from the public, to incorporate in the trail development.
CalFire held two trainings this month.
Redwood Preparatory School held their Annual Gala at River Lodge and FUHS Class of 2023, Safe and Sober held a dinner and auction.
Fortuna Chamber of Commerce and Fortuna Business Improvement District, together hosted a Small & Home-Based Business Expo. The Expo was well attended by the community and showcased local businesses who don’t have a store front to sell their items at.
Fortuna Garden Club hosted the Annual Daffodil Show and Sale. This show and sale is well organized and always enjoyed by garden enthusiasts.
The Monday Club continues to be a favorite venue for hosting smaller gatherings. There were two birthday parties, one baby shower and a memorial, in March.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive River Lodge & Monday Club Monthly Report. Consent agenda vote.