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MAY 9, 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, Mary Garlets, Pennie Page, and Larry Smith
Members absent: Pat Hennen and Marge Koski
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Koski seconded by Reichert to approve May 9,2022 agenda. All persons in favor
(APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Reichert to approve April 11, 2022 meeting minutes and seconded by Moes, APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
New board member Mary Garlets was introduced and welcomed.
5. Business Items
A. Photo of Rambling River Center Advisory Board
This item was tabled since Koski and Hennen were not at meeting.
B. Approve Canceling the June 13, 2022 meeting
Motion by Moes, seconded by Smith to cancel the June 13, 2022 meeting.
6. Discussion Items
A. Arts and Crafts Fair Fundraising Event Review
Things to change for next year include no dogs (services animals verified), encourage vendors to bring
own electrical cords, turf wrinkles pressed out prior to event, discourage tip jars, volunteers changing
shifts and checking- in with one person. It went well and was the largest profit to date.
B. Strategic Plan to Increase Membership
The board continues to identify values. Page shared an article re: Mission Based Membership. Ideas
discussed include communicate visibly, social media post encouraging folks to check us out, pairing new
members with a buddy for classes/programs, a welcome bag, welcoming new and renewing members in
the newsletter.
C. Barriers to Getting to the Rambling River Center
This is a continued conversation. A welcoming, inviting center may help remove loss of community or
interest in social barriers.
D. Review Work Plan Progress
Director Omlid provided an update on the work plan progress.
7. Staff Report
Informational Updates
• Planning for the 40th Anniversary is well on way. Formal invites and tickets will be discussed in
July.
• The Veteran’s Steak Fry at the VFW is scheduled for Saturday, May 21.
• The Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan was presented to council. The estimated costs were
high due to infrastructure (roads, utilities, etc.) needed. HKGi is reviewing all the park master
plans identifying what hasn’t been completed and developing a maintenance and replacement
schedule.
• Kiss the Pig and the Bike Auction are scheduled for June 25.
• Fundraising and donations totals are currently at $19,414.35. This is due in large part to
Farmington Liquors. They raised $15,307 in the month of April.
• Trip Committee update was given. Fun Fridays are going very well. The rest of the trips have
been slow for registration, possibly due to increased transportation costs.
8. Advisory Roundtable
Reichert – Nothing
Smith – Nothing
Garlets – Nothing
Moes - Nothing
Page – Nothing
Director Omlid– We have about ½ of the cost of a passenger van raised. There are discussions of
leasing a vehicle.
9. Agenda Items for May 9, 2022 meeting
• Strategic Plan to Increase Membership
• Barriers to Getting to the Rambling River Center
• 2023 Rambling River Center Fees
• Photo of Advisory Board Members
• Rambling River Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
• Silent Auction and Breakfast Fundraiser
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Smith and seconded by Moes to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary