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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_2019_12_9_Meeting(760) DECEMBER 9, 2019 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Page at 9:30 am. Members Present: Pennie Page, Roger Wood, Joan Moes, Blanch Reichert, Dennis Michaelis, and Pat Hennen Members absent Marjorie Koski Others Present: Ken Schumann, Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad and Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck 2. Approve Agenda Motion made by Hennen and seconded by Wood to approve December 9, 2019 meeting agenda. APIF. Motion carried. 3. Approve Minutes Motion made by Moes and seconded by Wood to approve November 12, 2019 meeting minutes. APIF. Motion carried. 4. Presentation Since this is Wood’s last meeting, because he resigned from the Rambling River Center Advisory Board (RRCAB), he was given a gift card in recognition for his years of service. 5. Business Items A. Board and Commission Reception Attendance The meeting attendance report was reviewed and showed the following number of meetings attended by members in 2019: Briesacher 1, Koski 10, Page 13, Reichert 8, Wood 13, Hennen 10, Michaelis 10, and Moes 12. Motion by Moes and seconded by Reichert to accept attendance report. APIF. Motion carried. B. 2019 Community Expo Support Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck shared that in the past RRCAB members volunteered to work a shift during the Community Expo and asked for volunteers at the 2020 Community Expo that will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Michaelis and Reichert volunteered to help from 9- 10:30 a.m. and Hennen, Page, and Moes volunteered to help from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The location where the city booth will be located at the high school will be provided at the next meeting. C. 2020 Arts and Crafts Fair Members by consensus agreed the time should be revised from 2019 event, which was held from 10 am – 3 pm to having the 2020 event held from 9 am – 2 pm. The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020. New banners will be ordered along with “h”signs to advertise the event. Reichert will ask Blue Nose Coffee to donate coffee for the event. Wood is willing to help place “h” signs. Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck will look into renting a hot dog roaster and the cost of advertising on KCHK a radio station out of New Prague. Facebook advertising will also be used to promote the event. D. Sub-Committee Reports Membership Sub-Committee provided a report about vising senior housing buildings in Farmington in 2019 to promote the Rambling River Center and the visits going well. 6. Discussion Items A. Board and Commission Reception Discussion Consensus was that it was a very nice event. Board members were amazed to hear what all the other boards and commission in the City do annually. Members commented that Page did a nice job presenting information about the Rambling River Center during the reception. B. 2019 Work Plan Review Members reviewed the work plan and determined all goals were completed with the exception of Goal #2, which is in progress. Goal # 6 was not accomplished because of lack of funding, but may come back at a future date. B. Review Draft 2020 Work Plan The draft plan with nine goals were discussed. No changes or additions were made during the meeting. 7. Staff Report a. Informational Updates Staff provided the following informational updates:  Santa Call program will be held tonight, but only 7 calls  The city council approved a 2020 budget that included funding for Senior Space software and a ADA improvements at the RRC  The MN TH 3 trail and area study will happen this spring  2020 fees and charges were approved by the city council and will be implemented January 1, 2020  A Pop-Up Produce Market was proposed by Open Door Pantries and staff is waiting to hear more about this  $500 was received from the Farmington Sons of the American Legion for an Omlette Breakfast that was held at the Farmington VFW 8. Advisory Roundtable. Moes – Asked when the well house building will be removed. Staff shared it is budgeted to be removed in 2020. Hennen – Didn’t have anything to share. Michaelis –Shared it has been a very personal decision,but he will be resigning from the RRCAB, and this will be his last meeting. He thanked everyone for making him feel welcome and at home during the meetings. He shared that he will continue to volunteer at the RRC. Wood – Share that this was his last meeting because he submitted his resignation to the city council. He shared that he has enjoyed working with everyone and stated now he will be watching the board. Reichert – Asked what happened with the Dementia Friendly Community Initiative. It was shared that presentations were made to all the groups and all the resource information is available to reeducate or answer question should the need arise. Page – Asked why the craft sale is held at the Schmitz-Maki and not at one of the schools. She was informed because there is no fee charged to use Schmitz-Maki versus having to pay a rental fee to use one of the schools. Schumann – Shared that he enjoys volunteering at the RRC. He was encouraged to attend this meeting and apply for the RRCAB. He suggested that an extension cord be brought to the arts and craft fair. 9. Agenda Items for January 13, 2020 Meeting The following items were identified to be included on the meeting agenda:  2019 Work Plan Review  Approve 2020 Work Plan  2020 Arts and Crafts Fair  Community Expo  Building Study/Master Plan  2020 Steak Fry 10. 10. Adjourn Motion by Reichert and seconded by Michaelis by to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 10:47 a.m. Respectfully Submitted Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary