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Meeng Locaon:
R ambling R iver C enter
325 O ak S treet
Farmington, M N 55024
RAM B L I N G RI V E R C E N T E R A D V I SO RY BO AR D M E E T I N G A G E N DA
November 14, 2022
9:30 A M
1.C all to O rder
2.A pprove A genda
3.A pprove M inutes
(a)A pprove O ctober 10, 2022 Meeng M inutes
4.P resentaons
5 B usiness I tems
6.D iscussion I tems
(a)Review A nnual Breakfas t and S ilent A ucon F undraiser
(b)Capital P rojects and Capital I mprovement F und
(c)Barriers to G e.ng to the Rambling River Center
(d)2023 Work P lan I deas
(e)Review 2022 Work P lan P rogress
7.S taff Report
(a)S taff Report
8.A dvisory B oard Roundtable
(a)A dvisory Board Roundtable
9.Items for N ext M eeng A genda
(a)D ecember 12, 2022 M eeng A genda I tems
10.A djourn
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:A pprove O ctober 10, 2022 Meeng M inutes
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
I ncluded in the meeng packet are dra( minutes from the advis ory board's O ctober 10, 2022 meeng.
D I S C U S S I O N
A dvisory board members s hould review the dra( minutes in order to determine if there are any
correcons that need to be made prior to approval of the minutes .
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
The advisory board is as ked to review the minutes , make any correcons , and approve the a.ached dra( of
the O ctober 10, 2022 minutes .
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City of Farmington A Proud Past - A Promising Future
325 Oak Street Committed to Providing High Quality,
Farmington, MN 55024 Timely and Responsive Service to All Of Our Customers
OCTOBER 10, 2022 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Pennie Page called meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.
Members Present: Blanche Reichert, Mary Garlets, Pennie Page, Pat Hennen, Marge Koski, and
Judy Janke
Members absent: Larry Smith
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Hennen seconded by Garlets to approve October 10, 2022 agenda. All persons in favor
(APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Koski to approve September 12, 2022 meeting minutes and seconded by Reichert,
APIF. Motion carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
6. Discussion Items
A. Review of Rambling River Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
Overall it went excellent. Rambling River Center Advisory Board (RRCAB) members received good
feedback from participants including well organized and they enjoyed the photo booth. RRCAB members
were pleasantly surprised at the participation in the pumpkin contest. The only item to note for the next
big event is to be stricter on dismissing tables for food as we don’t have a lot of room.
B. Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
RRCAB members will follow up with businesses for silent auction donations. Volunteer schedules will be
posted after this meeting. MDC cards will be sold during the breakfast.
C. Ideas to Replace Fun Fridays
Several ideas were discussed including Friday flicks, bags tourney, trivia, name that tune, and casino. A
committee of Garlets, Koski, and Reichert will meet to brainstorm other programming ideas.
D. Barriers to Getting to the Rambling River Center
Action items were discussed as follows:
Loss of Social Contacts: RRCAB members call members whose membership is expired still living in town
and invite them back.
Little Knowledge of RRC Opportunities: RRCAB members and staff attend community events letting
people know of the opportunities and make available the welcome packets.
Social Fears – Continue discussing.
Fear of Losing “youthful and independent” identity: Review ageism and how to prevent it and partner
with youth organizations.
Loss of Sense of Community: Making Dementia Friends training available.
Lack of Transportation and Finances: Awareness of Financial Support Programs and Volunteer Bucks.
Continue to discuss and practice action items.
E. 2023 Work Plan Ideas
RRCAB members discussed continuing with the following work plan goals for 2023: raising $10,000,
recommending RRC fees and charges, and getting together with the parks and recreation commission.
They discussed adding marketing and the RRC name, way finding signs, programming for the different
generations, and partnerships. They would also like to carry over the goal for facility master planning.
F. Review 2022 Work Plan Progress
Page reviewed the work plan. Five out of nine goals are completed and one is tabled to next year. Work
continues on the rest of the goals.
7. Staff Report
Informational Updates
• The Rambling River Center will have a Peanuts gang themed display at the Halloween Walk on
Friday, October 28.
• A fundraising/donation report was provided.
• Coffee Café will run from 9-10 a.m. December 9, 2022 – March 10, 2023.
• There will be a table at the Fire Department Open House on Wednesday, October 12. Page will
set up with staff and Garlets and Koski will work.
8. Advisory Roundtable
Hennen – If needed, we could contact Bethels Rock Church and ask for some youth to help with the
breakfast.
Garlets – Free fitness class demonstrations the third Thursday of each month.
Koski – Nothing
Janke – Nothing
Page – Nothing
Reichert - Nothing
9. Agenda Items for November 14, 2022 meeting
• Review of Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
• Halloween Walk Review
• 2023 Work Plan Ideas
• Capital Project and Capital Improvement Fund
• Review 2022 Work Plan Progress
10. Adjourn
Motion by Reichert and seconded by Hennen to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Review A nnual Breakfas t and S ilent A ucon F undraiser
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The Rambling River C enter hosted its annual breakfast and s ilent aucon fundraiser on S aturday, O ctober
29, 2022.
D I S C U S S I O N
The breakfas t w as catered by P izza Man. The menu included scrambled eggs , F rench toas t, bacon,
s ausage, juice, and coffee. Ninety-tw o ckets w ere presold and 17 paid at the door for a total of 109
people w ho enjoyed breakfast. A ll s eventy-two baskets of donated items were sold. Total profit will be
reported when all invoices are received.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory board members s hould be prepared to evaluate and dis cus s the annual breakfas t and silent
aucon fundrais er and make recommendaons for 2023.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Capital P rojects and Capital I mprovement F und
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The list of idenfied pos s ible improvements, the current balance of the Capital I mprovement F und, and
the improvements that have been completed w ill be reviewed.
D I S C U S S I O N
I ncluded in the meeng packet is projects that have been completed us ing fundraising dollars and a lis t of
improvements s taff and Rambling River C enter advisory board members have idenfied. A lso included is
a financial report s how ing the current balance of the C apital I mprovement F und.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
Board members s hould review the list of projects , sugges t addional project they feel are needed, and
priorize the list. The C apital I mprovement F und should be us ed to reference monies available for
compleng projects.
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Backup M aterial P ropos ed C apital I mprovements and Equipment
Backup M aterial F und Balance as of November 8, 2022
Backup M aterial R R C I mprovements and Equipment Completed
RRC Future Proposed Building Improvements, Equipment and Furniture Purchases
Building Improvement/Equipment Item Estimated
Cost Year to be Completed
Replace carpet tiles in Empire Room with new vinyl plank flooring $7,500 2021
Replace Banquet Room round tables $6,000 2022
Complete RRC building study/master plan for building $15,000 2022
Replace computers in computer lab $1,500 2022
Tile hallway walls four feet up $2,500 2023
Passenger Van $59,000 2023
HVAC system replacement $10,000 2025
Rambling River Center Capital
Improvement Project Fund Balance
Account Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
OPERATING TRANSFER 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00
DONATIONS 13,093.63 16,325.09 13,901.27 20,441.66 21,964.69 18,471.31 12,668.55 22,299.32 3,630.46 32,930.93 30,385.30 206,112.21
OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (108.91)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (108.91)
EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 0.00 (4,905.20) (8,224.54) (6,573.95) (1,174.66)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (20,878.35)
BUILDING SUPPLIES & PARTS 0.00 (3,430.00)0.00 (891.74)0.00 (1,255.00)0.00 (3,622.21) (530.91)0.00 0.00 (9,729.86)
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (140.00) (1,429.56)(1,569.56)
PERMIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (33.19)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (33.19)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0.00 (6,159.00) (1,050.00) (7,979.00) (2,424.00) (1,766.60)(1,210.70) (2,582.66)0.00 0.00 0.00 (23,171.96)
ADVERTISING 0.00 (182.95)0.00 0.00 0.00 (50.00)(224.32)0.00 (653.50) (368.45) (360.00)(1,839.22)
BUILDING REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (479.50)0.00 0.00 0.00 (479.50)
PROGRAMMING EXPENSE (1,480.38) (4,157.68) (276.04) (380.66) (524.48) (3,959.36)(1,734.40) (4,078.40) (135.69) (449.90) (1,356.82)(18,533.81)
BUILDING AND STRUCTURE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (3,325.00) (15,657.84)0.00 0.00 0.00 (18,982.84)
FURNITURE & OFFICE EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 (788.50) (26,000.00)0.00 (2,320.87)0.00 (2,034.58)0.00 0.00 (31,143.95)
MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (5,590.00)0.00 (5,590.00)
OTHER CONSTRUCTION COSTS 0.00 0.00 (6,265.92)0.00 (2,713.00)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (8,978.92)
ANNUAL NET TOTAL 11,613.25 7,490.26 (1,915.23)3,827.81 (10,980.36)11,407.16 3,853.26 (4,121.29)275.78 26,382.58 27,238.92
75,072.14
* As of November 8, 2022 the net remaining fund balance is $75,072.14
Rambling River Center Building Improvement and Equipment/Furniture Purchases from
Fundraised and Donated Funds
Building Improvement/Equipment/Furniture Items Completed Cost Year
Completed
Banquet Room acoustic improvements $5,459.00 2013
Arts and Crafts Room concrete floor resurfacing Improvement $4,200.00 2013
Purchase and install security video cameras in Fitness Room, Banquet Room, Oak Street
entrance hallway and hallway leading from/to Banquet Room $4,256.00 2013
PC and monitor for security cameras $1,074.00 2013
Purchase new banquet tables donated by Coffee Guys $1,353.00 2013
Replace arm chairs in Jerry Ristow Library and Empire Room sitting area $1,498.00 2014
Purchase greeting card rack by Kay Bennett $200.00 2014
Construction of concrete garage apron along Oak Street by Farmington Liquors $6,266.00 2014
Carpet and chair cleaning equipment and Portable PA System by Coffee Guys $275.00 2015
Purchase new treadmill for McKnight Fitness Center $3,665.00 2014
Library bookshelves donated by Kay Bennett and Marilyn Briesacher $3,200.00 2014
Concrete Flower Containers Oak Street entrance area donated in memory of Jim Steege $751.00 2015
Benches for Oak Street entrance area donated by Louis Schmitz Foundation $1,418.00 2015
Bookshelf for Jerry Ristow Library donated by Betty Steege $325.00 2015
Front entrance separation wall and counter top $900.00 2015
Table and lamps Charles Finstad $789.00 2015
Enclosing Front Reception Area with Locking Roll Up Security Gate $2,713.00 2015
Front desk area cabinets donated by the Rotary Club of Farmington $4,512.00 2016
34 chairs for Nicolai Board Room and Harry and Louise Ross Room donated by the Farmington
Lions Club and Rotary Club of Farmington $4,080.00 2016
150 Chairs for Banquet Room and Empire Room $19,500.00 2016
50 Chairs donated by Empire Township $6,500.00 2016
Security Camera Oak Street Entrance $585.00 2016
Laptop donated by Matt Little $555.00 2016
Puzzle Table donated by Coffee Guys $100.00 2017
2 Bookshelves for Jerry Ristow Library $777.00 2017
A frame board to advertise events donated by Kay Bennett $350.00 2017
Banquet Room lighting improvement $3,325.00 2018
Banquet Room window blinds $2,062.60 2018
Harry and Louise Ross Room flooring materials $3,481.64 2019
Banquet Room flooring materials $12,176.20 2019
Window blinds for remaining building windows $2,974.22 2019
Repaint Banquet Room ceiling a brighter color $3,787.66 2019
Treadmill raised by David McKnight $5,590.00 2021
TOTAL $108,698.32
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Barriers to G e#ng to the Rambling River Center
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The Rambling River C enter's work plan for 2022 includes a goal to idenfy barriers to ge#ng to the
Rambling River Center and explore opportunies to remove them.
D I S C U S S I O N
I denfying barriers w ith the goal of eliminang them w ill increase parcipaon at the Rambling River
Center and keep seniors in the Farmington community engaged and healthier. Thus, creang a be1er
quality of life for individuals and the community.
The following barriers and acons to eliminate w ere idenfied:
L oss of Social C ontacts: have R R C AB (R ambling R iver C enter Advisory B oard) members call members
whose memberships have expired, but are sll in town and invite them back.
L i1le Knowledge of R R C O pportunies: R R C A B members and staff a1end community events le#ng
people know of the opportunies and have the welcome packets available.
Social Fears: connue discussing
Fear of L osing “youthful and independent ” I denty: review ageism and how to prevent it and partner
with youth organizaons.
Loss of Sense of C ommunity: make Demena Friends training available.
Lack of Trans portaon and F inances : aw arenes s of financial s upport programs and volunteer
bucks.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
The advisory board is as ked to come to the meeng prepared to parcipate in a dis cus s ion on acon items
to idenfy and eliminate barriers to ge#ng to the Rambling River C enter.
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Goal #9: Identify Barriers to Getting to the Rambling River Center and Explore Opportunities to Remove Them
Discuss Barriers for seniors to get to the Rambling River Center
Loss of Social Contacts
Loss of spouse,
family/friends
Loneliness/Depression
Problems with vison and
hearing loss
Cognitive delay
Busy with solitary
activities
Relying on the
telephone
Little Knowledge of
RRC Opportunities
Perceived lack of
social opportunities
Stigma of a ‘senior
center’
Concerns with ability
to keep up
Fear of looking foolish
Social Fears
Not seeking social
interaction
Keeps busy with
solitary activities
Fear of rejection
Lack of confidence
Health Issues
Fear of Losing
“youthful” and
“independent”
identity
Ageism
Characterize “old”
people in very
negative terms
Loss of Sense of
Community
Town growing too
fast
No one cares
Nothing here
for me
Lack of
Transportation
& Finances
Suggestions/Opportunities to Remove Barriers
Reach out to people
who have stopped
attending RRC
There has to be a
reason for people to
go to RRC
Be a center for active
living
Highlight positive
image of RRC
Emphasize the range
of offerings and
activities
Emphasize health and
wellness activities
Word of mouth critical
Easy-to-read leaflets
Differentiate RRC
from a retirement
home or assisted
living facility, etc.
Create a culture to
promote a positive
view of aging
Emphasize the
value of older
adults
Offer reason for
someone to be
engaged
Encourage
volunteering
Inspire them to try
something
completely
different
They can Invite
family/peers to
participate
Action
Phone calls from
RRAB and staff to
expired members
Mini welcome
packets.
Welcome
packets
Attending
community
events
Review
ageism and
how to identify
and prevent
Partner with
youth
organizations
Marketing,
using
welcome
packet
Dementia
Friends
training
available
Volunteer
Bucks
Financial
Support
Program
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:2023 Work P lan I deas
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The advisory board connues the proces s of idenfying items to cons ider for inclusion in the follow ing
year's w ork plan. I tems previous ly idenfied include:
Rais e at leas t $10,000 from fundraising events
Recommend fees and charges to the parks and recreaon commis s ion
Meet with the parks and recreaon commis s ion
Market and promote the Rambling River C enter
P rogram for the generaons
Facility master plan for the Rambling River Center
D I S C U S S I O N
A dis cus s ion s hould occur at the meeng about possible ideas /topics to include in a 2023 work plan. The
w ork plan will guide the advis ory board acons in 2023.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory board members s hould come prepared to provide and discuss addional ideas to be included in
the work plan. S taff will then begin preparing a dra5 of the 2023 work plan for the D ecember meeng.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Review 2022 Work P lan P rogress
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The annual work plan is review ed at every monthly meeng to measure the progres s being made.
D I S C U S S I O N
A n updated w ork plan is included in the meeng packet. The updated w ork plan shows in red what items
have been completed during or a+er the O ctober 10, 2022 meeng. I tems in bold black were items
completed prior to the O ctober 10, 2022 meeng.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory board members are as ked to review the updated 2022 w ork plan prior to the meeng and come
prepared to discuss, especially the items that w ere completed. The review also offers an opportunity for the
advis ory board to dis cus s w ork plan items they would like to w ork on at future meengs .
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Rambling River Center Advisory Board
2022 Work Plan
Goal #1: Tour other senior centers to learn about facilities and programs offered in other
communities.
Objectives:
1. By January 15, a discussion and decision will have been made about touring the two
other senior center facilities.
Status: Completed. March 21 was identified to tour Apple Valley Hayes Senior Center
and Hastings Senior Center. Staff will contact to see if date works for them.
2. If a decision is made to tour the other senior center facilities, then by February 1 a
decision will have been made about the dates of the senior center facility tours.
Status: Completed. March 21 was identified and confirmed to tour Apple Valley Hayes
Senior Center and Hastings Senior Center.
3. By April 1, a tour of other senior center facilities and a follow up discussion about the
tours will have occurred.
Status: Completed. The tours of Apple Valley Hayes Senior Center and Hastings
Senior Center were completed on March 21.
Goal #2: Create a master plan for future building configuration, improvements, and
programming opportunities.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, discuss a timeline for completing a building master plan.
Status: Completed. The timeline was discussed at the May 9, 2022 meeting.
2. By March 1, complete a request for proposal process to hire a consultant firm to develop
a building master plan.
Status: Completed. Requests for proposals were sent with a deadline of June 8, 2022
for submittal.
3. By May 1, a consultant firm will be approved by city council and the kick-off meeting for
the project will have happened.
4. By October 31, a building master plan will be completed.
Goal #3: Review and recommend 2023 Rambling River Center fees and charges to the city
council.
Objectives:
1. By July 1, review and discuss the 2023 RRC fees and charges and determine if any
revisions should be made to the 2023 fees and charges.
Status: Completed. The advisory board reviewed, discussed, and voted on fees and
charges at their July 11, 2022 meeting.
2. By August 1, forward recommended 2023 RRC fees and charges to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Status: Completed. Fees and charges will be reviewed at the October or November
parks and recreation commission meeting.
3. By September 30, the Parks and Recreation Commission will have reviewed and
approved the 2023 RRC fees and charges and will recommend to the City Council to
approve them.
4. By December 31, the City Council will have acted on the Advisory Board and Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended 2023 RRC fees and charges.
Goal #4: Raise at least $10,000.00 from fundraising events and donations to fund future
Rambling River Center capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture purchases.
Objectives:
1. By June 1, discuss current fundraising events to see if any changes should be made to the
exiting fundraising events and a discussion should occur about creating a new
fundraising event.
Status: Completed. The garage sale was cancelled and the breakfast and silent auction
was scheduled for October 29, 2022.
2. By August 1, assist with and complete at least one fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The RRC Arts and Craft Fair was held on April 30, 2022.
3. By September 1, assist with and complete at least a second fundraising activity
Status: Completed. The RRC hosted the Veteran’s Steak Fry at the VFW on May 21,
2022.
4. By October 1, assist with and complete at least a third fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The annual bike auction was held on June 25, 2022.
5. By December 31, assist with and complete at least a fourth fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The Kiss the Pig Contest was held on June 25, 2022.
Goal #5: Work with the Trip Planning Committee to offer bus trips in 2022 and to plan
future bus trips in 2023.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on trips that have been or will be
offered in 2022.
Status: Completed. A report was given at the May 9, 2022 meeting.
2. By August 1, receive a presentation by the Trip Committee about the draft list of future
trips planned in 2023.
Status: Completed. A report was given at the September 12, 2022 meeting.
3. By September 15, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the second quarter in 2022.
Status: Completed. A report was given at the September 12, 2022 meeting.
By October 1, receive a presentation on the final list of trips planned by the Trip
Committee to occur in 2023.
Status: Completed. A report was given at the September 12, 2022 meeting.
4. By November 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the third quarter in 2022.
5. By December 31, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the fourth quarter and an annual report identifying the total attendance of
those attending the 2022 trips.
Goal #6: Complete a city parks and facilities tour with the Parks and Recreation
Commission (PRC) and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, determine possible tour dates.
Status: Completed. August 3, 2022 was tentatively identified as the tour date.
By May 1, finalize and approve a recommended tour date and give input on which parks
and facilities to tour.
Status: Completed. August 3, 2022 was identified as the tour date during the May 9,
2022 meeting.
2. By June 1, provide a recommended tour date, schedule and site locations to the PRC and
City Council.
Status: Completed. A recommended tour date, schedule, and site locations were sent
to the PRC.
By October 1, complete a parks and facilities tour with the PRC and City Council.
Status: Completed. A parks and facilities tour happened on August 3, 2022.
3.
Goal #7: Develop a Strategic Plan to Increase Membership.
Objectives:
1. By February 28, a discussion will have taken place on ideas to increase membership.
Status: Completed. At the March 14, 2022 meeting, strength and weaknesses of the
Rambling River Center were identified. Suggestions were made to visit senior living
facilities in Farmington.
2. By April 1, staff will have researched and visited with other senior centers about ways
they attract new members.
Status: Completed. Kohlbeck asked the South of the River senior centers their
strategies for recruiting members.
3. By June 1, a draft strategic plan will be completed by the Advisory Board.
By August 1, a strategic plan to increase membership will have been approved by the
Advisory Board.
Status: Completed. A plan was approved at the September 12, 2022 meeting to use a
welcome packet highlighting the opportunities offered at the Rambling River Center. A
list of Rambling River Center events where this information will be shared was also
compiled.
4. By December 31, the results of the strategic plan to-date will be shared with Advisory
Board members.
Goal #8: Finish Planning and Host a Rambling River Center 40 th Anniversary Celebration
that will occur in 2022.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the 40th anniversary celebration schedule and program will be finalized.
Status: Completed. The schedule and program have been finalized.
2. By August 1, publicity will have started and tickets on sale.
Status: Completed. Information on the celebration is included in the fall Currents
delivered to homes the last week of July and also in the July/August edition of the
River delivered to homes the end of June.
3. By September 30, the 40th anniversary celebration will have happened.
Status: Completed. A celebration was held on September 22, 2022.
Goal #9: Identify Barriers to Getting to the Rambling River Center and Explore
Opportunities to Remove Them.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, the Advisory Board will have discussed barriers for seniors to get to the
Rambling River Center.
Status: Completed. At the March 14, 2022 meeting, several barriers were identified.
2. By April 1, the Advisory Board will have identified potential opportunities to remove
these barriers to getting to the center.
Status: Completed. A report with potential opportunities to remove barriers was
discussed at the September 12, 2022 meeting.
3. By July 1, approved opportunities to help seniors get to the Rambling River Center will
be implemented.
4. By December 31, a discussion on the success of the implemented strategies will have
taken place.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:S taff Report
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
D uring each meeng, staff provides informaonal updates that do not require advis ory board approval.
D I S C U S S I O N
The following updates w ill be provided during the meeng:
1. H allow een Walk Review
2. Bags Tourney Review
3. Boards and Commissions
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory board members are as ked to listen and as k ques ons they have about the s taff report; no formal
decisions can be made.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:A dvisory Board Roundtable
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The advisory board roundtable occurs at every monthly meeng.
D I S C U S S I O N
The advisory board roundtable agenda item provides an opportunity for advisory board members to
s hare informaon or ask quesons of s taff about items that are not on the agenda. No formal decis ions
can be made during the advis ory board roundtable.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory board members are being as ked to come share informaon or as k ques ons about items not on
the agenda.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Kellee O mlid, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:D ecember 12, 2022 M eeng A genda I tems
DATE:November 14, 2022
I N T R O D U C TI O N
This item is for staff and advis ory board members to idenfy pos s ible items for the next meeng agenda.
D I S C U S S I O N
Thus far s taff has idenfied the following pos s ible items for the D ecember 12, 2022 meeng.
2022 Work P lan P rogres s
D ra0 2023 Work P lan
2022 Meeng A2endance Report
A rts and Cra0s F undraiser
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory board members are as ked to come prepared to dis cus s the staff propos ed agenda items and also
provide possible other agenda items for the D ecember 12, 2022 meeng.