Organizers ask to reserve clubhouse and store equipment for annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Marsha Nelson, representing the Community Thanksgiving Dinner committee, told the council the event served about 375 people in-house and 75 carryouts this year and asked permission to use the clubhouse and to store equipment there for future events.

Nelson said the group lacks secure storage and requested “a little corner” in a back storage room at the golf clubhouse where shelving, roasters and warmers could be kept and clearly labeled as belonging to the community dinner. She said the committee would cover labeling and keep items covered.

Nelson also reported problems with ovens at the clubhouse: one oven “had to be duct taped shut” to keep heat and another required restarting to stay on. She asked the city to inspect and repair kitchen equipment; council members said the golf-course manager (referred to as Ben) and the parks committee should be consulted. Nelson said volunteers from neighboring communities attend the dinner and she hoped to continue the event annually.

Council response: Council members suggested Nelson speak directly with Ben and with the parks committee to request storage and to identify whether existing warmers could be used. City staff indicated there may be a storage area in the four‑seasons room or an adjacent storage room for a limited time (one to two years, depending on planned facility upgrades). No council action, ordinance or budget allocation was made; staff encouraged committee and facility staff to coordinate.

Ending: Nelson said the committee will follow up with Ben and the parks committee; city staff said they would try to facilitate use of existing warmers and identify short-term storage options.