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AUGUST 8, 2022 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Pennie Page called meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.
Members Present: Blanche Reichert, Mary Garlets, Pennie Page, Pat Hennen, Larry Smith, and
Marge Koski
Members absent:
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Reichert seconded by Smith to approve August 8, 2022 agenda. All persons in favor
(APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Hennen to approve July 11, 2022 meeting minutes and seconded by Garlets, APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
None
5. Business Items
A. Elect Vice-Chair
Garlets indicated she would be interested in being the vice-chair with some assistance. No other interest,
no other nominations. Motion by Hennen to approve Garlets as vice-chair, seconded by Smith. APIF.
Motion carried.
6. Discussion Items
A. Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council
Smith commented there is a lot of opportunity at Evergreen Knoll Park. Garlets had never been to
Evergreen Knoll and she commented the number of parks in the system is impressive. Director Omlid
mentioned the bath house at Evergreen Knoll Park is scheduled for demolition. She also felt it was very
beneficial for all three groups to get together.
B. Rambling River Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
Final details were completed. Tickets will go on sale August 15. Page will send volunteer lists to Stacey
Popp for printing and placement at front desk.
C. Strategic Plan to Increase Membership
The board reviewed a welcome packet and agreed on all the items included. Kohlbeck will update the
letter and put on city letter head and have a final sample ready for next meeting.
D. Review 2022 Work Plan Progress
Director Omlid provided an update on the work plan progress.
7. Staff Report
Informational Updates
• The 2023 preliminary budget includes two new police officers that would start July 2023 and a
community development code enforcement position. The current proposed levy increase is
5.78%.
• The contract with 292 Design Group for facility master planning is on the city council agenda
for August 15, 2022.
• Pizza Man is working on a price for the breakfast fundraiser on October 29, 2022. Donations
for coffee, juice, and syrup have been requested from Kwik Trip.
• The parks and recreation bus failed its annual inspection so can no longer be driven.
8. Advisory Roundtable
Hennen - Nothing
Reichert – Nothing
Smith – Nothing
Garlets – Nothing
Koski - Nothing
Page – Nothing
9. Agenda Items for September 12, 2022 meeting
• Introduction of New Board Member
• Rambling River Center 40th Anniversary Celebration
• Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
• Strategic Plan to Increase Membership
• Halloween Walk Participation
• 2023 Budget Update
• Facility Master Plan
• Review 2022 Work Plan Progress
• Trip Committee Report
• Removing Barriers to Participation
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Koski and seconded by Reichert to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 11:07 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary