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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
O ctober 11, 2021
9:30 A M
1.C all to O rder
2.A pprove A genda
3.A pprove M inutes
(a)S eptember 13, 2021 D ra R R C Meeng M inutes
4.P resentaons
5 B usiness I tems
6.D iscussion I tems
(a)Review Tours of S teeple C enter and F iy North
(b)Rambling River Center's 40th A nniversary Celebraon
(c)Update on F undraising Events and D onaons
(d)2021 Membership S urvey
(e)2022 Work P lan I deas
(f)Review 2021 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)I tems for the November 8, 2021 meeng agenda
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:S eptember 13, 2021 D ra& R R C Meeng M inutes
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
I ncluded in the meeng packet are dra& minutes from the A dvisory Board's S eptember 13, 2021
meeng.
D I S C U S S I O N
A dvisory Board members should 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 A dvis ory Board is as ked to review the minutes , make any correcons , and approve the a-ached dra&
of the S eptember 13, 2021 minutes.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
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Backup M aterial D ra& S eptember 13, 2021 M eeng 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
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Joan Moes called meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present: Joan Moes, Blanch Reichert, Marjorie Koski, Pennie Page, Pat Hennen, Ken
Schumann, and Gina Smith
Members absent:
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Koski to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Schumann, APIF. Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Page to approve July 12, 2021 meeting minutes and seconded by Reichert, APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
None
5. Business Items
A. Halloween Walk Participation
Schumann will participate with member Lois Lotz. Staff will continue to recruit member volunteers.
Motion by Schumann and seconded by Smith for the Rambling River Center to participate in the 2021
Halloween Walk on Friday, Oct. 29 at Dodge Middle School. APIF. Motion carried.
6. Discussion Items
A. Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council
Page, Smith, and Schumann all commented it was a nice and informative tour. Smith asked about the
possibility for dog park to be created. Discussion regarding the Rambling River Center having input on
park design creating space for senior with mobility issues and to plan a senior day picnic in the park to
expose seniors to the park system.
B. Rambling River Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
Reviewed the logo and tag line. Page asked for the years to be added to logo. Discussion re: one day
event and boxed lunch. Event still on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. We will continue with time capsule, tree,
bench, photo booth, and time line history. Reichert and Koski presented some price information for
meals. Smith mentioned the Sweet Kneads expansion would include box lunches. Board will discuss
again in October to decided on detail for meal including speaker/music.
C. Update on Fundraising Events
Kiss the Pig will be on Saturday, September 18. Metro Dining Club cards are still on their way. Shred
Right 4 Good has changed their fees so while we will continue through the rest of this year, 2022 will be
dependent upon usage. An up-to-date fundraising amount will be included next month.
D. Review of 2021 Work Plan Progress
Progress has been made on Goal #1 Objective 2 and Goal #3 Objectives 2 and 3.
7. Staff Report
Informational Updates
• September is National Senior Center month. We are holding free classes in September and our
membership social will be held on Friday, September 24 with speaker Lin Bruce.
• Director Omlid gave a 2022 budget update.
8. Advisory Roundtable
Page – Nothing
Moes – Nothing
Schumann – Enjoyed the ribbon cutting at Distad Park.
Reichert – Nothing
Hennen– Nothing
Koski– Nothing
9. Agenda Items for October 11 meeting
• 2021 work plan progress
• Update on fundraising events
• 40th Anniversary Celebration
• Trip committee report
• Halloween Walk participation
• Review tour of the Steeple Center (Rosemount) and FiftyNorth (Northfield)
• 2022 budget update
• 2022 work plan ideas
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Koski and seconded by Smith to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 10:30 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 Tours of S teeple C enter and F i&y North
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
G oal #1 of the A dvisory Board's 2021 Work P lan is to tour other s enior centers to learn about facilies
and programs offered by other communies.
D I S C U S S I O N
The A dvis ory Board toured the Ros emount S teeple C enter on M onday, S eptember 13, 2021 and the
Northfield F i&y North on Monday, S eptember 20, 2021. I n addion to the tours, the A dvis ory Board
s pent me w ith s taff learning about daily operaons, programs, and members hip fees .
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are asked to review the tours and further dis cus s facilies, operaons , programs ,
and fees they would like to implement at the Rambling River Center.
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:Rambling River Center's 40th A nniversary Celebraon
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
I n 2022, the Rambling River C enter will celebrate 40 years of existence.
D I S C U S S I O N
A 40th A nniversary Commi,ee comprised of A dvisory Board members, Page, Kos ki, and Reichert have
been meeng to discuss the celebraon including meal and entertainment opons.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should come prepared to lis ten to the commi,ee, as k ques ons, and make
decisions regarding meal and entertainment opons .
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:Update on F undraising Events and D onaons
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The Rambling River C enter has a goal of raising at least $10,000 from fundrais ing events and donaons to
fund future capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture purchas es.
D I S C U S S I O N
S taff w ill provide an update on 2021 fundrais ing events and donaons to date.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are being asked to come prepared to as k ques ons and to dis cus s fundrais ing
events for the rest of 2021.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
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Backup M aterial F undrais ing and D onaons to date 2021
Fundraiser/Donation Date Gross AmountExpense AmountExpense Listed Profit Deatail ie: number served, tickets sold
Happy Harry's 2/26/2021 309.80$ -$ none 309.80$ if shoppers mention the RRC we receive 10% of purchase price
Akin Hills Veterninary Associate (leslie Buggi)3/29/2021 120.00$ -$ none 120.00$ donation along with payment for their add in the River
Nancy Bohn 4/5/2021 500.00$ -$ none 500.00$ donation
Muddy Bunny 5K 4/3/2021 10,000.00$ -$ 10,000.00$ donation
Marlene Swantek 4/26/2021 5,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ donation
Happy Harry's 5/6/2021 109.90$ -$ none 109.90$ if shoppers mention the RRC we receive 10% of purchase price
Arts and Crafts Fair 5/8/2021 1,875.00$ 368.45$ facebook boost, KCHK, Banners1,506.55$ 49 spaces + 20 tables sold to 46 different vendors 644 in attendance
Bike Auction at Craft Fair 5/8/2021 283.00$ -$ none promotion part of artsa nd crafts show283.00$ 40 bike to bid on the rest pars only sold 36 of forty and several for $1 for parts
Run for RRC 5/15/2021 6,000.00$ 5,590.00$ treadmill 410.00$ community donations totaling 6000 treadmill cost 5590
Happy Harry's 6/15/2021 248.80$ -$ 248.80$ if shoppers mention the RRC we receive 10% of purchase price
Tom Dault-Beauchane 6/28/2021 100.00$ -$ 100.00$ donation toward purchase of RRC pens
Happy Harry's 9/10/2021 89.00$ -$ 89.00$ if shoppers mention the RRC we receive 10% of purchase price
Frederick Clarck 9/17/2021 1,500.00$ -$ 1,500.00$ donation toward railroad switches
Kiss the Pig 9/18/2021 3,375.17$ 220.55$ pig, kleenex, bells 3,154.62$ held in Sept. in '21, five candidates
Shred Right ongoing 145.00$ 70.00$ 75.00$ shredding cost increasing to monthlyl fee, recycling will pay Nov. and Dec.
MDC Cards we pay $15 a box and can return any unsold by Dec.1
29,655.67$ 6,249.00$ 23,406.67$
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:2021 Membership S urvey
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
G oal #7 of the Rambling River Center A dvisory Board 2021 w ork plan is to conduct a membership survey.
D I S C U S S I O N
A s urvey w as approved by the A dvis ory Board and included in the May/June edion of the River.
Members had the opon to complete on paper or online through a S urvey M onkey link. Twelve members
completed the s urvey. Not all the respondents completed all the ques ons.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
The A dvis ory Board should review the compiled res ults and come to the meeng prepared to dis cus s
including ques ons and comments.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Type D es cripon
Backup M aterial 2021 Membership S urvey Res ults
Number of
Respondents
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
3 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
3 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
5 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Number of
Respondents
Number of
Respondents
Number of
Respondents
Number of
Respondents
2 Bowling 3 Smart Phone Class 2 Aerobics 3 Pickle Ball
2 Ballroom Dancing 5 Computer Class 2 Zumba Gold 3 Yoga
3 Old Time Dancing 6 Fitness Center 2 Extended Travel 3 Cooking and Nutrition
Classes
4 Day Trips 3 Tai Chi 1 Billiards 3 Genealogy
2 Men's Group 3 Line Dancing 4 Strength Training
1 Bridge 4 Book Club 1 Puzzles
1 Cribbage 1 Foreign Languages 2 Woodcarving
2 Walking Club 1 Education Session:
Speaker who wrote
Journey for Freedom
3 Quilting
Number of
Respondents
5 Special Events
5 Volunteer Receptionist
1 RRC History
1 Birthday Cards (added
by respondent)
1 Promotions
Number of
Respondents
1 Any and All Trips
1 Wineries
What hours of operation do you feel would best meet your needs?
Programs areas you would be interested to participate in.
Volunteer opportunies you may be interseted to participate in.
What trip and tour destinations are you interested in?
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:2022 Work P lan I deas
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
A nnually in the fall, the A dvisory Board begins the process of idenfying items to consider for inclus ion in
the following year's w ork plan.
D I S C U S S I O N
A n inial dis cus s ion s hould occur at the meeng about possible ideas /topics to include in a 2022 work
plan. The work plan w ill guide the A dvis ory Board acons in 2022.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should come prepared to provide and dis cus s pos s ible ideas to be included in its
2022 w ork plan.
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 2021 Work P lan P rogress
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The A dvis ory Board's updated 2021 work plan is included in the meeng packet. S how n in bold red are
w ork plan items completed either at or since the las t A dvisory Board meeng held on S eptember 13,
2021. I tems that are in bold black have been completed.
D I S C U S S I O N
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should be prepared to review the w ork plan to idenfy any other addional items
that have been completed and then discuss other work plan items it w ould like to work on at future
meengs.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Type D es cripon
Backup M aterial 2021 Work P lan
Rambling River Center Advisory Board
2021 Work Plan
Goal #1: Tour other senior centers to learn about facilities and programs offered in other
communities.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, a discussion and decision will have been made about touring other senior
center facilities.
Status: Completed. A discussion occurred at the March 8 meeting and it was decided
to move the tour to the fall of 2021 and keeping the same facilities to tour as were
identified in 2020 to tour.
2. If a decision is made to tour other senior center facilities, then by May 1 a decision will
have been made about the number, location and date of the senior center facility tour.
Status: Partially completed. It was determined to tour the senior center facilities
previously identified to be toured in 2020. However, a decision on the date for the tour
has been tabled until the August, 2021 meeting.
By November 1, a tour of other senior center facilities and a follow up discussion about
the tours will have occurred.
Status: Partially completed. Rosemount Steeple Center was toured on September 13,
2021 and Northfield’s FiftyNorth on September 20, 2021.
Goal #2: Create a master plan for future building configuration, improvements and
programming opportunities.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, a discussion and recommendation will have occurred about requesting
funding in the 2022 budget to cover the cost of hiring a consultant to develop a building
master plan.
Status: Completed. A recommendation was made by consensus at the April 12 meeting
to have staff request funding in the 2022 budget to cover the cost if hiring a consultant
to complete a building master plan.
2. By June 1 a request will be made in the 2022 budget to fund hiring a consultant to
develop a building master plan.
Status: Completed. Staff requested funding in the 2022 budget to hire a consultant to
design a building master plan.
3. By December 31, approval will be given in the final budget to have funding available to
cover the cost of developing a building master plan in 2022.
Goal #3: Review and recommend 2022 Rambling River Center fees and charges to the city
council.
Objectives:
1. By July 1, review and discuss the 2021 RRC fees and charges and determine if any
revisions should be made to the 2022 fees and charges.
Status: Completed. The Advisory Board reviewed, discussed, and voted on fees and charges at
their July 12, 2021 meeting.
2. By August 1, forward recommended 2022 RRC fees and charges to the Park and
Recreation Commission.
Status: Completed. The recommended 2022 RRC fees and charges were forwarded to the
Park and Recreation Commission for action at their October 11, 2021 meeting.
3. By September 30, the Park and Recreation Commission will have reviewed and approved
the 2022 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 Park and
Recreation Commission recommended 2022 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. Fundraising events were discussed during the March 8 meeting
and it was decided to rearrange some of the fundraising events this year due to
COVID.
2. By August 1, assist with and complete at least one fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. Bethel’s Rock Church donated $10,000.00 to the RRC from its 5K
Muddy Bunny fundraising run that was held on April 3, 2021.
3. By September 1, assist with and complete at least a second fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. A second fundraising event consisting of an arts and crafts fair
and bike auction occurred on May 8.
4. By October 1, assist with and complete at least a third fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The Kiss the Pig contest was held on Saturday, September 18, 2021
and profited $3,154.62.
5. By December 31, assist with and complete at least a fourth fundraising activity.
Goal #5: Work with the Trip Planning Committee to offer bus trips in 2021 and to plan
future bus trips in 2022.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on trips that have been or will be
offered in 2021.
Status: Will be completed at a later date once trips are able to occur again when the
COVID pandemic ceases to a point where it is allowed.
2. By August 1, receive a presentation by the Trip Committee about the draft list of future
trips planned in 2022.
Status: Will be completed at a later date once trips are able to occur again when the
COVID pandemic ceases to a point where it is allowed.
3. By September 15, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the second quarter in 2021.
4. By October 1, receive a presentation on the final list of trips planned by the Trip
Committee to occur in 2022.
5. By November 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the third quarter in 2021.
6. 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 2021 trips.
Goal #6: Complete a city parks and facilities tour with the Park and Recreation
Commission (PRC) and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, determine possible tour dates.
Status: Completed. A tour date was approved at the February 8 meeting.
2. By May 1, finalize and approve a recommended tour date and give input on which parks
and facilities to tour.
Status: Completed. Input was given on which parks and facilities to tour.
3. 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 occurred with the Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council on August 11, 2021.
Goal #7: Complete a membership survey.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, review the previous membership survey.
Status: Completed. The two previous membership surveys were reviewed at the
January and February meetings.
2. By April 1, develop a list of questions to ask on the membership survey and determine
which method(s) to use in order to engage members to participate in the survey.
Status: Completed. A list of questions to include on the membership survey and a
method to use to engage members was determined at the February 8 meeting.
3. By June 1, a membership survey will be initiated.
Status: Completed. A membership survey was initiated in March 2021.
4. By June 1, a membership survey will be completed.
Status: Completed. Survey Monkey link opened in March 2021 and closed August 31,
2021.
5. By September 1, the results of the membership survey will be shared with Advisory Board
members.
Goal #8: Begin planning a Rambling River Center 40th anniversary celebration that will
occur in 2022.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, approve a date to have the 40th anniversary celebration.
Status: Completed. A decision was made to have the celebration the week of
September 19-25, 2022.
2. By June 1, approve a structure for a planning committee that will assist staff in the
planning of the 40th anniversary celebration.
Status: Completed. A committee was formed at the March 8 meeting.
3. By September 1, a draft schedule of events will be presented to the Advisory Board.
Status: Completed. The committee presented a draft of the schedule of events and the
Advisory Board approved the schedule.
4. By December 31, a final schedule for the 40th anniversary celebration will be approved
by the Advisory Board.
Goal #9: Participate in the Park and Recreation Director hiring process.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, the Advisory Board will have selected two of its members to participate in
the hiring process.
Status: Completed. Chair Moes and member Schumann were selected to participate.
2. By February 15, the City Administrator will be informed about the two members who are
interested in participating in the hiring process.
Status: Completed. The city administrator was notified of the two members who are
interested in participating in the hiring process.
3. By March 15, two Advisory Board members will have participated in the interview
process and given input on who the city should hire.
Status: Completed. Chair Moes and advisory board member Schumann participated
in the March 23 presentations that candidates gave.
4. By April 1, a decision will have been made about the hiring of the park and recreation
director position.
Status: Completed. Kellee Omlid was hired as the new parks and recreation director at
the April 19, 2021 city council meeting.
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:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
D uring each meeng, staff provides an informaonal update that does not require A dvisory Board
approval.
D I S C U S S I O N
The following update w ill be provided.
1. 2022 Budget Update
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are encouraged to as k ques ons and/or provide comments on 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:A dvisory Board Roundtable
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The A dvis ory Board roundtable occurs at every monthly meeng.
D I S C U S S I O N
The A dvis ory Board roundtable agenda item provides an opportunity for A dvis ory 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 A dvisory Board roundtable.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are being asked to come s hare informaon or ask quesons 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:I tems for the November 8, 2021 meeng agenda
DATE:O ctober 11, 2021
I N T R O D U C TI O N
This item is for staff and the A dvis ory Board to idenfy pos s ible items for the next meeng agenda.
D I S C U S S I O N
Thus far, staff has idenfied the follow ing possible items for the November 8, 2021 meeng.
2021 Work P lan P rogres s
2022 Work P lan I deas
Rambling River Center 40th A nniversary
Capital P roject and Capital I mprovement F und Review
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are asked to come prepared to discuss the s taff proposed agenda items and to
provide other items for the November 8, 2021 meeng.