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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_2022_3_14_Meeting(985) . 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 MARCH 14, 2022 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Chair Pennie Page called meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Members Present: Joan Moes, Blanche Reichert, Pat Hennen, Marjorie Koski, Pennie Page, Gina Smith, and Larry Smith Members absent: Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid 2. Approve Agenda Director Omlid suggested moving the presentation of the Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report to the April meeting. Motion by Moes to approve agenda less the Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report, seconded by Koski, APIF. Motion carried. 3. Approve Minutes Motion made by Reichert to approve February 14, 2022 meeting minutes and seconded by Smith, APIF. Motion carried. 4. Presentations None 5. Business Items None 6. Discussion Items A. Community Expo Review There was discussion regarding the location of the Rambling River Center and city’s booths. Suggestion was made to be in main area as many people didn’t stop. Having pens for giveaway was a draw. Handed out several Rivers. Not as well attended as in past. Rosemount Expo was same day. Still thought was good event to participate in. B. Rambling River Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Reichert said the time capsule was ordered and expected to arrive soon. There was discussion regarding engraving; check with Blackfire and Pellicci Hardware. It was decided to do the walk through of the building in April so Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck could be there. Page, Smith, and Smith met to discuss the pumpkin decorating contest. The pumpkins will be displayed in the Empire Room. The welcome desk will be in the Empire Room. Attendees will go through the Nicolai Board Room to get back to the hallway and into the banquet room. Koski is going to visit with Kohlbeck about the decorations and tablecloths. Hennen has three volunteers including herself for the welcome desk. C. 2022 Arts and Crafts Fundraiser As of today, 17 spaces have been reserved. There were questions when the Facebook posts start. Director Omlid will follow-up with Communication Specialist Lauren Siebenaler. Director Omlid stated Youth Hockey wasn’t interested in selling concessions. It was asked if the Farmington Bakery was interested. The Rambling River Center is going to sell greetings cards. D. Strategic Plan to Increase Membership A discussion regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the Rambling River Center took place. Opportunities include reaching out more and letting people know we are here, selling the fact memberships start at age 50, promoting the fitness center more, communication with the Legacy and Trinity, and building improvements. It was suggested to investigate hosting more meals. E. Barriers to Getting to the Rambling River Center Discussion took place on identifying barriers to getting to the Rambling River Center. Barriers identified included:  Loss of community  Transportation  No interest in social life  Health concerns and stigma  Parking It was suggested when the architect is hired to create a building master plan to have them look at the door on the west side of the building as a possible entrance. Another suggestion to explore is increasing the size of the fitness room by expanding into the garage. F. Review 2022 Work Plan Progress Director Omlid provided an update on the work plan progress. 7. Staff Report Informational Updates  The survey and Social PinPoint website for the Jim Bell Park and Preserve master plan closed March 6. The next advisory committee meeting is March 24.  Kiss the Pig and the bike auction are scheduled for Saturday, June 25. Kiss the Pig candidates have been finalized.  Staff is working on a request for proposals (RFP) to hire an architect to complete a building master plan for the Rambling River Center.  Reminder we will be touring the Apple Valley and Hastings senior centers Monday (March 21). We will leave at 8:30 a.m. 8. Advisory Roundtable Koski – Thought we should visit Spruce Place and Oak Manor to visit with the residents about the RRC and recruit new members. Page – Won’t be here for April meeting. Thanked Moes for her leadership and hard work as the chair last year. Smith – Nothing Moes – Nothing Smith – Been a pleasure. This is her last meeting as moving to St. Cloud at the end of the month. Reichert – Went through a lot of stuff this morning especially how to get seniors to the RRC. Hennen– Receives a blood pressure monitor from Blue Cross Blue Shield every two years. Received her new one recently and didn’t want to throw away the old one as still worked. Inquired if the RRC or someone wanted it. 9. Agenda Items for April 11, 2022 meeting  Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report  Fundraising update  Update on available Financial Support Program (FSP) aid 10. Adjourn Motion by Reichert and seconded by Moes to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m. Respectfully Submitted Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director and Recording Secretary