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Council directs Preston Community Food Pantry, city attorney to negotiate long-term lease after pantry outlines expansion plans
Summary
Council instructed the Preston Community Food Pantry and City Attorney Lyle Fuller to negotiate a long-term lease and prioritize building upgrades for freezer and restroom access; motion passed 3–1 with Councilmember Chris Larsen voting Nay.
Representatives of the Preston Community Food Pantry, George Young and Joe Creager, presented Dec. 9 plans to expand freezer capacity, upgrade pantry facilities, and use restroom space in the main building. After discussion about priorities, funding and a possible property split, the council moved to instruct the food pantry and City Attorney Lyle Fuller to work out the details of a long-term lease and prioritize projects.
Councilmember Todd Thomas moved the instruction; Councilmember Terry Larson seconded. The recorded vote was: Thomas Aye, Larson Aye, Brent Dodge Aye, Chris Larsen Nay. The motion passed by majority vote. The council’s direction does not itself authorize construction or a property sale; it directs the pantry and city legal staff to negotiate lease terms and project priorities for future council consideration.
Pantry leaders will continue discussions with city staff and legal counsel and return proposals for formal council action.
