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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Joan Moes called meeting to order at 9:30 am.
Members Present: Marjorie Koski, Joan Moes, Ken Schumann, Blanch Reichert, Pat Hennen and
Gina Smith
Members absent Pennie Page
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad, and Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Koski to approve the meeting agenda and seconded by Reichert APIF. Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Smith to approve June 8, 2020 meeting minutes and seconded by Koski. APIF. Motion
carried.
4. Presentation
None.
5. Business Items
A. Halloween Walk
Motion by Schumann to participate in the Halloween Walk and purchase $300 worth of candy to
distribute. Seconded by Reichert, APIF. Motion carried.
B. Rambling River Canvas Prints Display
The RRCAB viewed the photos and news clippings that can be used in a visual historical timeline of the
Rambling River Center. There were suggestions to research Costco for prices and/or the Graphic Design
program at DCTC who previously designed the wall hangings for the RRC in 2014. It was suggested to
see if they would do this as a class project, and see if the costs to print and put on the display boards
would be covered by DCTC. It was also suggested to ask members if they have newspaper article
clippings of the RRC history that can be added to the timeline.
6. Discussion Items
A. Advisory Board Members Terms Expiring
Gina Smith, Pat Hennen, and Marjorie Koski all have terms expiring in January 2021. City staff will
send out applications for renewal after the general election on November 3. Between now and then think
about applying for reappointment.
B. Review 2020 Work Plan
Goal #1 and #3 were completed. Goals #2, #5, #6, #7 and #8 were postponed due to COVID-19. Goal #4
is in process of being completed as the City Council will vote on fees and charges in October. Goal #9
was completed virtually. Schumann commented that Director Distad did a great job and he was very
impressed with the park system.
C. Identify 2021 Work Plan
Goals to be carried over to 2021 include:
• Senior center tours
• Fundraising: arts and crafts show, kiss the pig and bike auction, garage sale, waffle
breakfast/MDC cards, and locked shredding containers
• Touring parks and facilities with the Park and Recreation Commission
• Fees and charges
• Building updates
• RRC 40th anniversary
• Bus trips
7. Staff Report
a. Informational Updates
• Reviewed the process for inside RRC programming that includes one-way hallways and
entrance/exits, health screening questionnaire, masks, and sanitation or quarantine of all
equipment supplies.
Schumamm had a concern with the health screening questionnaire and why it is required at the RRC
and not at City Hall or Fire Stations. Staff explained that it had to due to the nature of providing a
program/service and the clientele being served. Staff also explained that children and coaches involved
in programming are also completing the Health Screening Questionnaire.
8. Advisory Roundtable.
Schumann – His thoughts were just addressed.
Reichert – Nothing to share.
Koski – Happy for all the doors signs and the entrance and exits clearly marked for social distancing.
Smith – Nothing to share.
Moes – Requested having her meeting packet mailed to her for next month’s meeting.
Hennen – Nothing to share.
9. Agenda Items for October 12, 2020 Meeting
• Review 2020 work plan
• Arts and crafts fundraiser
• 2021 work plan items
• Halloween Walk event
• Photo display update
• COVID plan update
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Schumann and seconded by Reichert to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary