Consent Item 4h
STAFF REPORT
City Council Consent Item
DATE: June 12, 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 June 2023
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive report as an informational item.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The River Lodge and Monday Club held a total of 27 events in the month of May.
At the beginning of the month, Fortuna Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner at River Lodge. “Under the Big Top” was the theme. The table decorations were incredible. Guests really seemed to enjoy themselves.
The Tang Soo Do Region 1, hosted a dinner following a Martial Arts competition. This event brought in many people from out of town to our friendly city.
CalFire returned for a two-day training and the Fortuna Police Department held their department meeting.
The Annual Dairy Princess Pageant was held this month. There were two candidates. Attendance was down a bit, but otherwise the event was a success.
A large retirement dinner was held for the Redway Volunteer Fire Department Chief. The group stayed well into the evening and enjoyed a bonfire on the patio.
After three years, Rural Community Assistance Corporation, (RCAC) was back at River Lodge and held three separate trainings for Water Operators.
Seven window panes were replaced in the Fireside exterior door. The double paned windows had failed, and the panes had become foggy.
A faucet had to be replaced in the kitchen at River Lodge. A small piece inside the hot water knob broke and could not be fixed.
With the arrival of Spring, staff have been keeping up on the weeding and outdoor beautification of River Lodge.
Consent Item 4h
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Receive River Lodge & Monday Club Monthly Report. Consent agenda vote.