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9:30 AM , J anuary 8, 2018
Rambling River Center Nicolai Board R oom
AGE N D A
1.Call to Order
2.Approve Agenda
3.Approve Minutes
a.Approve Dec emb er 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes
4.P resentations
5 B usiness Items
a.2018 C o mmunity Exp o
b.Approve 2018 Annual Work P lan
c .2018 Arts and C rafts S ale F undrais er
d.Vo lunteer R ecruitment P roc es s
e.Vo lunteer Bucks P rogram
f.2018 S teak F ry F undraiser
g.2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan
6.Discussion Items
a.R R C Lo go
b.R R C Membership s
7.Staff Report
a.Informatio nal Up d ates
8.Advisory B oard Roundtable
a.R oundtab le F ormat
9.Items for Next Meeting Agenda
a.F ebruary 12, 2018 Agenda Items
10.Adjourn
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:Approve Dec emb er 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
Attached for review are the d raft minutes from the Dec emb er 11, 2017 R amb ling R iver C enter Advis o ry
Board (Ad vis o ry Board) meeting.
D IS C US S IO N
Ad visory Board memb ers sho uld review the minutes for any c o rrectio ns or ed its to b e made p rio r to
ap p ro val b y the Advis o ry Board.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
T he Ad visory Board is being as ked to ap p rove the attached minutes from the December 11, 2017 meeting.
AT TA C HME NT S :
Type D escription
Backup Material D raf t December 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes
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
DRAFT
December 11, 2017 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Schmidtke at 9:30 am. Quorum was present.
Members Present: Marilyn Briesacher, Roger Wood, Kay Bennett, Fred Schmidtke, Marjorie Koski
Pennie Page and Blanche Reichert
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Parks & Recreation Director Randy Distad and Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Reichert to approve December 11, 2017 meeting agenda and seconded by Wood APIF.
Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Briesacher to approve November, 13, 2017 meeting with the change noted by Bennett
of “suggestion to look at a scrambled egg and pancake breakfast rather than a waffle breakfast.”, which
is located in Business Items B. Motion was seconded by Koski. APIF. Motion carried.
4. Presentation
Third Quarter Financial Support Program Report was presented by Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck
that was submitted to the Dakota County Community Development Agency for reimbursement from the
Community Development Block Grant program funding the city receives.
5. Business Items
A. 2018 Arts and Crafts Sale Fundraising Event
Currently have 173 crafter’s contact information. They have been mailed an application and tax forms.
Currently 3 have paid their registration fee for the 2018 Arts and Crafts Show. Information will
continue to be sent out to interested parties. Staff has checked about food sales during the event and
have learned it is okay to sell food since youth hockey is not in season and has no interest in selling
concessions during this event. Food items will be sold on the lower level, so people don’t have to walk
up the steps to the mezzanine. As the event gets closer, information about the event will be moved to
front page of the city’s website.
B. 2018 Community Expo
Advisory Board members will work in shifts at the Community Expo. The following are the members who
volunteered and the times they will be volunteering during the Community Expo:
Bennett & Briesacher 8:30-10 a.m.
Koski & Reichert 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Page will come in the middle of the shifts
Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck informed Advisory Board members that she has ordered pens with a
stylus pens that will be handed out during the Community Expo. She also informed members that the
RRC Dulcimers Club will play and the RRC Model Railroad Club will also have a display.
C. 2017 Advisory Board Meeting Attendance
Motion made by Bennett, seconded by Koski to approve the 2017 Advisory Board’s meeting attendance
report. APIF. Motion carried. Director Distad will submit for payment.
D. Final 2017 Work Plan
Motion made by Briescher, seconded by Reicherti to approve 2017 Work Plan Report with a revision to
be made as follows:
Goal #2, Objective #3. “at the August 14, 2017 meeting” to be replaced with “effective January
1, 2018”.
APIF. Motion carried.
E. Building Improvements and Equipment Purchases
Discussion regarding the improvement and equipment items shown in the plan occurred. By consensus it
was decided to complete the items already identified to be completed and then bring the list back for
discussion and identifying additional items to complete on the list. The items currently approved but no
completed yet includes:
add additional light fixture in Banquet Room
remove and install new blinds in the Banquet Room
improve wifi reception in entire building
improve building wayfinding signage around the downtown area, at entrance areas and interior
hallways
Director Distad will touch base with city IT staff about how WiFi can be improved throughout the entire
building.
Director Distad will discuss with Dakota County staff to see if directional signage can occur on Fourth
and Elm Street. Wayfinding signage for the RRC and other city wayfinding signs i.e., businesses, need
to be approved by city and county staff.
Having a sink in the Harry and Louis Ross room appeared to not be a priority, but will remain on the
list of possible building improvements. There was a feeling that the sink in the coffee nook area could
serve arts and crafts activities in the Harry and Louis Ross Room.
6. Discussion Items
A. Draft 2018 Annual Work Plan
Advisory Board members had some discussion about what kinds of technology training would occur and
whether it should be listed as new programs.
There was discussion regarding Goal #7 of Implementing Branding. Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck
will contact DCTC as suggested by Briesacher to see if any students are interested in creating a logo for
the RRC.
Staff will provide a final draft to the Advisory Board to approve at its January 2018 meeting.
7. Staff Report
The following information was provided:
The 2017 fundraising final revenue and expense numbers are being finalized
MDC cards are still selling
Santa Calls requests continue to being received and final numbers will be provided at the
January 2018 meeting
Volunteers are needed at the front desk because some shifts have not been filled and staff will
continue to promote RRC volunteer opportunities in the newsletter and with signs in the building
8. Commission Roundtable
Page – Thanked Advisory Board members for a nice year. She has met good friends. She respects the
hard work Advisory Board members do. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Koski – Lots of work to do in the new year and there was good work performed in 2017 by everyone.
She is proud to be a member of the Advisory Board.
Wood – Nothing to share.
Schmidtke – Need to find ways to get more members to volunteer and involved. Felt the Advisory Board
accomplished a lot in 2017.
Reichert – Thanked everyone for the Coffee Café support. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Shared that Council Member Katie Bernhjelm sat and listened at Coffee café. Wondering if members
can be contacted via by phone and/or email to personally invite members to attend the Coffee Café. She
would also like to send out invitations to the business community.
Bennett – Burbon Butcher recognition was very nice. She has some ideas about how to increase rental
revenue. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Briesacher – She felt there was a need to update everyone especially desk volunteer on the use of
Volunteer Bucks. She also asked what happened to the video monitor at the front desk that provide
security footage of the building. She shared that Kris Akin uses Facebook ads with success to recruit
volunteer and promote events. Felt that city should be doing this too. She asked if staff could contact
Kris about this. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
9. Agenda Items for January 8, 2018 Meeting
A. Community Expo
B. Arts & Crafts Sale
C. 2018 Work Plan
D. Volunteer Opportunities
E. 2040 Comprehensive Plan
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Bennett and seconded by Briesacher to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Meeting was adjourned
at 11:00 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck
Recreation Supervisor
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:2018 C o mmunity Expo
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T he C ommunity Exp o will be held at the F armington High S cho o l from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on
S aturd ay, January 27, 2018.
D IS C US S IO N
T he R ambling R iver C enter has p ro vided info rmation over the years at a bo o th during the C o mmunity
Expo. During its December 11, 2017 meeting, the Ad visory Bo ard was asked to as s is t with covering the
b o o th. T he following is the sc hedule of Advis ory Bo ard members who volunteered to help during the
C o mmunity Expo:
Bennett & Bries acher 8:30-10 a.m.
Ko s ki & R eic hert 10-11:30 a.m.
P age will help during the mid d le of the s hifts
In additio n to the as s is tance p ro vided ab o ve, Advis o ry Board memb ers should have s o me disc ussion abo ut
what materials and info rmation sho uld b e dis tributed d uring the C ommunity Exp o to the p eo p le who attend
it.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
Ad visory Board memb ers are as ked to come to the meeting p rep ared to dis c us s materials and info rmation that
s hould be availab le to give to C o mmunity Expo attendees.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:Approve 2018 Annual Work P lan
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
At the beginning o f eac h year the Ad visory Board ap p ro ves an annual work p lan fo r the coming year. T he
annual work p lan o utlines the types o f wo rk items the Advis o ry Board wishes to acc o mp lis h in the c o ming
year.
D IS C US S IO N
Attached is a d raft 2018 Annual Work P lan that the Ad visory Bo ard is b eing as ked to review. T he annual
work plan is a p ro d uc t o f the d is cus s io n that oc c urred at the December 11, 2017 Ad visory Bo ard meeting.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
T he Ad visory Board is being as ked to review p rio r to the meeting the attac hed draft wo rk p lan and then
d is cus s and ap p ro ve it d uring the meeting.
AT TA C HME NT S :
Type D escription
Backup Material 2018 Work P lan F inal Draft
DRAFT
RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
2018 WORK PLAN
Goal #1: To promote and increase Rambling River Center (RRC) memberships.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, assist the Recreation Supervisor at the Community Expo to promote the RRC
membership.
2. By June 30, at least one Advisory Board member will have assisted the Recreation Supervisor with
a visit to at least one senior housing building and/or care facility to promote the RRC.
3. By September 30, at least one Advisory Board member will have assisted the Recreation
Supervisor with a visit to at least one senior housing building and/or care facility to promote the
RRC.
4. By December 31, at least one Advisory Board member will have assisted the Recreation
Supervisor with a visit to at least one senior housing building and/or care facility to promote the
RRC.
Goal #2: Review a list of capital improvement project items to be completed at the RRC and then
begin completing the improvement projects.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, review and revise, if needed, the current long term capital improvement items and the
estimated costs of the improvements.
2. By April 1, determine at least one capital improvement to make or capital equipment to purchase
for the RRC.
3. By December 31, complete at least one capital improvement item or purchase one capital
equipment item on the identified capital improvement project list for the RRC.
Goal #3: Continue fundraising efforts to fund RRC’s future capital improvement projects by
raising at least $10,000 through at least four fundraising events and from donations.
Objectives:
1. By April 1st, assist with at least one fundraising activity.
2. By July 1st, assist with at least a second fundraising activity.
3. By October 1st, assist with at least a third fundraising activity.
4. By December 31st, assist with at least a fourth fundraising activity.
Goal #4: Have a successful Trip Planning Committee.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, the Committee will have met to evaluate trips that occurred in the first quarter and
determine what trips were successful and begin initial discussion on possible trips to offer in
2019.
2. By August 1, the Committee will have met to evaluate trips that occurred in the second quarter
and determine what trips were successful and will have developed a draft list of possible trips to
offer in 2019.
3. By October 1, the Committee will present the draft list of possible trips to the Advisory Board for
review and direction.
4. By November 1 the Committee will have met to evaluate trips that occurred in the third quarter
and determine what trips were successful and will have created a final list of trips to be offered in
2019.
5. By December 31, the Committee will present to the Advisory Board an attendance report on the
trips that occurred in 2018 and a list of trips that will offered in 2019.
6. By December 31, the Advisory Board will have participated in the promotion of RRC trips.
Goal #5: Address volunteerism by having a strategic plan to increase the number of volunteers .
Objectives:
1. By March 1, review current process to recruit volunteers
2. By May 1, review current process of how volunteer opportunities are publicized.
3. By August 1, determine best strategies, tactics and practices that can be used to increase the
number of volunteers for the front desk, during events and at fundraisers.
Goal #6: Participate in the city’s Comprehensive Plan update to address future needs of the city’s
population of older adults.
Objectives:
1. Review and provide feedback on a draft Park, Recreation and Open Space executive summary by
January 15.
2. Review and approve a final Park, Recreation and Open Space executive summary by March 1.
Goal #7: Implement branding, tag-line and story-telling programs for the RRC.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, review and implement improvements to be made to the RRC interior and exterior
wayfinding signage.
2. By July 1, create a template for graphics on RRC letterhead that reflects the brand associated with
the RRC.
3. By September 1, create a template for graphics to be included in RRC flyers, posters and
publications that reflects the brand and tag line associated with the RRC.
2. By December 31, develop a story line about the history of the RRC that can be used to market the
RRC.
Goal #8: Provide opportunities for members to be educated about how to use technology.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, complete a review on the technologies that training and education could be provided.
2. By June 1, select at least two technologies to that training and education can be provided.
3. By September 1, work with a possible sponsor/partner to offer the first training opportunity on a
technology topic.
4. By December 31, work with a possible sponsor/partner to offer a second training opportunity on a
technology topic.
Goal #9: Develop strategies and tactics to increase the number of RRC rentals and annual revenue
from rentals.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, review the current rental forms, policies and information to see if any revisions should
made.
2. By May 1, review the current rental fees to see if any revisions should be made to the fees and
if any revisions should be made to what is included with the rental fees.
3. By June 1, review the current process used on the day of the rental for any revisions to be made
such as access to the RRC during the rental, staffing during the rental, clean up after the rental
and room set up after the rental.
4. By August 1, make a recommendation to the Park and Recreation Commission concerning any
revisions to be made to the RRC rental program.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:2018 Arts and C rafts S ale F undraiser
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T he R ambling R iver C enter will b e ho ld ing its third annual Arts and C rafts S ale o n S aturd ay, April 14, 2018
at the S c hmitz-Maki Arena as a fundraising event.
D IS C US S IO N
An update will b e provid ed by staff about the s tatus o f the Arts and C rafts S ale. Ad visory Bo ard members
are being as ked to participate in a d is cus s ion and make further dec is io ns related to this fund rais ing event
b eing held at the S c hmitz-Maki Arena.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
T he Ad visory Board is being as ked to come and further disc uss the Arts and C rafts S ale fund rais ing event and
b e prepared to make further dec is io ns needed before it is held .
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:Vo lunteer R ecruitment P roc es s
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
O ne of the goals o n the Ad visory Bo ard s 2018 Wo rk P lan is to address the rec ruitment and retention of
volunteers to help with b uilding fro nt desk c overage and d uring fund rais ing events .
D IS C US S IO N
T he R ambling R iver C enter (R R C ) relies tremendous ly o n volunteers to help p ro vide coverage at the front
d es k and d uring fundraising events.
O ver the years , the R R C has not generally had any is s ue with having an adequate p o o l of volunteers to
s ched ule fo r c overage o f the fro nt desk. T here als o has not generally been an is s ue with having an adequate
amo unt o f volunteers during fundraising events . However in 2017, the R R C exp erienc ed a s hortage o f fro nt
d es k coverage and there were a few times that the front d es k gate had to be c lo s ed bec ause no volunteer was
available to co ver and s taff had to leave the b uilding to attend meetings o r s hop fo r programs and events .
Ad d itionally during the 2017 S teak F ry F undrais er there appeared to b e a s ho rtage of R R C vo lunteers to
as s is t with this event.
T he Ad visory Board has mad e the recruitment and retentio n o f vo lunteers as o ne o f its priorities to addres s
in 2018. T his agenda item will allo w time for d is c us s io n and hopefully s o me ac tio n s teps that can be
imp lemented to inc reas e vo lunteerism at the R R C .
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
T he Ad visory Board is being as ked to come prepared to d is cus s possible s trategies that c an b e implemented
as ac tion steps to ad d res s an increase in volunteeris m o f R R C memb ers .
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:Vo lunteer Bucks P rogram
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T he R ambling R iver C enter (R R C ) has had a Vo lunteer Bucks P rogram in p lac e fo r many years.
D IS C US S IO N
T he Vo lunteer Buc ks P ro gram (P ro gram) was c reated in o rd er to provid e s o me incentive and reward for
R R C members to vo lunteer to help with R R C o p erations , functio ns and events . R ec ently, there seems to
have been some is s ues with members who have rec eived volunteer bucks and have tried to redeem them fo r
trips, programs , and /or events. S p ecific ally it s eems to revolve around the q uantity o f vo lunteer b uc ks that
can be ap p lied o ne time to help p ay fo r the c o s t o f a trip, program, and/o r event.
Includ ed in your meeting pac ket is a desc riptio n o f the P ro gram. S taff would like to review the P rogram with
Ad visory Board memb ers , s o they no t o nly und ers tand ho w the P rogram works , b ut to also p ro vide an
o p p o rtunity for Advis o ry Board memb ers to give feedbac k and input o n the P ro gram.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
Ad visory Board memb ers are b eing asked to review the P ro gram information and then c o me prepared to
d is cus s and as k q ues tio ns ab o ut the P ro gram inc lud ing any ed its and/o r revis ions that c o uld b e made to it.
AT TA C HME NT S :
Type D escription
Backup Material Volunteer Bucks P rogram I nf ormation
Volunteer Bucks
How it Works
• Volunteers will recieve $1 worth
of Volunteer Bucks for each
hour worked. Volunteer Bucks
can be used towards Rambling
River Center trips or programs.
This does not inclued fund-
raisers, Happy Feet, or Driving
Classes.
• For example, if you volunteered
at the Center answering phones
and you have accumulated 20
hours, after turning in your time
log you would be credited $20
in volunteer bucks.
“Never doubt that a
small group of thought-
ful, commiteed citizens
can change the works,
it’s the only thing that
ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
“Alone we can do so
little, together we
can do so much”
-Hellen
Keller
“Having a big heart has nothing to do
with how big your bank account is.
Everone has somthing to give.”
-Barbara Bush
Eligible Volunteers
• Volunteers must be a Rambling
River Center Member.
• Work a minimum of 2-hour at a
RRC fundraiser.
• Work in an approved Rambling
River Center Volunteer Position
• Attend at least one volunteer
training a year.
Use of volunteer bucks
• Volunteers logs must be used
and turned in.
• V Bucks will max out at $150
per person per year. A max-
of $75 in can be transfered to
another person (per calendar
year). This person must be a
member of the RRC.
• V Bucks may reduce activity
costs up to 50% of total cost
with a max of $30 per activity/
program.
• V Bucks do not cary into the
next year with the exception of
the last quarter.
Program Volunteers
• Teach a class such as crafts, music,
computers.
• Pick up the day old bread
• Drive the bus
• Special Events and fundraisers
Office Volunteers
• Receptionist
• Assist with posting flyers, signs
• Proofreading
• Birthday/Annivsary/Get Well Cards
Building Volunteers
• Water Plants
• Sort and clean library shelves
• Remove and recycle outdated pro-
motional materials, magazines and
newspaer from a variety of location
in building.
Rambling
River
Center
Volunteer
Bucks
As a participant in volunteer Bucks
program you are providing the
Rambling River Center with your
valuable skills, experience, and
time in exchange for discounts on
trips and programs that are
sponsored by the Rambling River
Center.
It is also a great way to get in-
volved in the Rambling River Center
and it’s events, we’d love to have
you volunteer here!
Why Volunteer
A study of Americans over age 50
found that regular volunteers are:
• 16% happier than those who
don’t don’t volunteer.
• 47% more likely to have their
cholesterol levels tested.
• 30% more likely to get flu shots.
• spend 38% fewer nights in the
hopsital.
• walk on average 1,500 more step
per day than thos who don’t vol-
unteer
• less like to develop high blood
pressure, a condition that can
lead to heart attacks or stokes.
Fundraiser that Qualify
• VFW Steak Fry
• Fashion Show
• Arts and Craft Show
• Dew Days Bike Auction
• Dew Days Kiss the Pig
• Garage Sale
• Silent Auction and Waffle Breakfast
“No act of kindness no matter how
small is ever wasted.”
-Asoep
“Oh I get by with a little help from
my friends”
-The Beatles
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:2018 S teak F ry F undrais er
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T he 16th annual F armingto n VF W S teak F ry fundrais ing event will b e held o n S aturd ay, January 20, 2018
fro m 5:00 to 8:00 p .m..
D IS C US S IO N
T he F armington VF W S teak F ry is o ne o f the longes t, if no t the longest, running fundraising events held for
the R ambling R iver C enter. S taff would like to d is cus s the S teak F ry fundrais ing event with Ad visory Board
memb ers to s ee whic h memb ers are ab le to volunteer prior to and d uring the event.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
No ac tion req ues ted , this item is fo r disc ussio n and informatio nal p urposes only.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:2040 C o mp rehens ive P lan
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T he c ity is currently undertaking an effo rt to up d ate its 2030 C omprehensive P lan to a 2040 C o mp rehens ive
P lan. As p art of this effort, the P arks and R ec reatio n C hapter in the C o mprehens ive P lan is b eing up d ated
as well.
D IS C US S IO N
P revious ly the Advis o ry Board p ro vided inp ut on a q uestio nnaire that the pub lic was as ked to complete that
would provide d irectio n fo r the P arks and R ec reation Department over the next 20 years.
Highlights from the res ults o f the q uestio nnaire that are related to parks and rec reatio n inc lude the following:
o p en s pac e and natural beauty of the area was one of the to p attributes , q ualities and strengths of the
community
imp ro ving rec reational fac ilities, parks and trails was o ne o f the top c hanges that p eo p le felt wo uld
have the greates t impac t o n imp ro ving F armingto n's q uality o f life
p eo p le felt the c o mmunity is friendly, s afe and welcoming
T he c ity is beginning preparatio ns to p rep are an early d raft o f the various c hap ters o f the 2040
C o mp rehens ive P lan. S taff is s eeking ad d itio nal review and feedbac k fro m the Ad vis ory Bo ard on the draft
2040 P arks and R ecreatio n C hapter's Executive S ummary. Includ ed in your meeting pac ket is the draft
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Section 2. Executive Summary
Foreward
Parks and recreation plays an important role in creating a high quality of life for city residents. It
provides opportunities to learn and play, meditate and rejuvenate, create and imagine, and enjoy
life. As required by the Metropolitan Council, a regional planning agency serving the Twin
Cities seven county metropolitan area whose responsibilities lie with providing essential services
to the region, a City’s park and open space plan is required to be updated every 10 years as part
of the city’s Comprehensive Plan (Plan) update.
In 2008, a 2030 Plan was approved containing a Park and Recreation Master Plan chapter. This
Plan has reached a 10 year threshold, requiring it to be updated to be in compliance with the
Metropolitan Council requirements. This required update will enhance and update city
information and data allowing elected/appointed officials and staff to accurately assess the
current and future direction for parks and recreation in the community. 2040 Plan is the
document that will provide the guidance upon which the city continues to make its decisions for
parks, trails, recreational programs and facilities. The new updated 20 40 Plan will create a
blueprint for making well-informed decisions that will move parks, open space, trails, and
recreation forward in the community for the next 20+ years.
Historical Perspective
The City began its parks and open space system (system) with the acquisition and development
of Rambling River Park and Evergreen Knoll Park in the early 1970’s. From these initial park
developments and during the next 30+ years, additional acreage had been added to the system
bringing the total in 2017 to 930 acres. While the city has not experienced much new residential
development since the 2030 Plan was approved, in 2017 two new residential developments were
platted resulting in two new parks being dedicated. Because of this recent development activity
in Farmington, it is expected the park and open space system will continue to grow in the coming
years.
Parks and Recreation was first organized through the creation of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission in the 1970’s. Hiring of the first Parks and Recreation Department staff
member occurred in 1974. In subsequent years the City of Farmington added staff in the areas of
facilities, park maintenance and recreation programs. The Parks and Recreation Department
currently consists of 10 full-time staff, two part time staff and numerous seasonal staff making it
the largest department (staffing wise) in the City.
Over the years, the City of Farmington has been fiscally responsible in its development of the
parks and recreation system. Acquisition of parkland has been accomplished through creation of
a park dedication ordinance and thus has only used fee acquisition in a limited basis to secure
public parkland. This park dedication process has also generated money that has been used to
develop the park and trail system resulting in a zero debt parks and trail system. In 1974 the City
did issue general obligation bonds from a voter approved referendum for the construction of the
current ice arena. These bonds have long since been paid off. In previous years development of
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some park facilities were completed due to the efforts of volunteer organizations and individuals
in the community.
Recreation programs began to be offered to residents in the 1990’s when the first full-time
recreation staff member was hired and whose time was solely dedicated to planning and
providing recreational programs. When recreation programs were first provided, only a handful
of programs were offered. Today the community enjoys a diverse mix of programs and classes
year-round.
Currently the city operates a senior center known as the Rambling River Center, which provides
services to older adults in the community while allowing the community to rent the building for
gatherings. The Rambling River Center was started by a group of citizens who raised funds to
purchase and renovate an existing building in the downtown area of the city in order to create a
senior center. When the senior center was not able to make it financially in the 1980’s its
operations were taken over by the City. In 2009 the Rambling River Center relocated to the
former city hall building after it had been renovated.
The city also operates Schmitz-Maki Arena, which provides ice skating, event and indoor turf
opportunities during the year. It was constructed in 1975 and opened in 1976 for use. In 2010
and 2012, it received major upgrades to its refrigeration, dehumidification and dasher board
systems. In 2016, an electric Zamboni resurfacer was purchased, resulting in cleaner air
standards being met.
The city has operated an outdoor pool from 1971 to 2017. The city attempted to replace the
existing outdoor pool in 2016 by holding a General Obligation Bond Referendum (Referendum)
to construct a new aquatic facility. However, the Referendum that would have provided the
funds needed to construct a new aquatic facility, failed by a just-over five percent (5%) margin.
A decision was made to close the pool after the 2017 season. The 2018 budget includes funds to
complete demolition of the outdoor pool.
Demographic Profile
The City of Farmington has seen a rapid pace in its growth over the past twenty years. US
Census data showed that in 1990, the population of the City was 5,940. In 2000 the population of
the City had increased to 12,365 people. In 2010 the population had increased to 21,086. Since
the Census in 2010, the City has continued to grow. It is estimated at the end of 2015 there were
22,159 residents living in Farmington. This represents a 5 percent increase in the population
from the 2010 Census and a 79 percent increase from the 1990 Census. Most of the growth since
1990 has occurred in the northern and central parts of Farmington. There has however been
some smaller residential growth in the east and south areas of Farmington, which has allowed the
growth to spread and connect with older established neighborhoods.
The age group distribution of Farmington based on 2015 Census estimates indicates a heavy
concentration of families and the overall median age of 33.9 years is lower than the national
median age average of 37.9 years. Although Farmington can be classified as a young
community with the median age being 4 years lower than the national level, the age groups that
will experience the most growth over the next 40 years is likely to be between the ages of 45 to
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74. Median household income in 2015 is estimated to be $87,925, which is about 55 percent
higher than the national median household income of $56,516. Age and household incomes are
two significant factors that impact participation in Parks and Recreation services.
While the City has not experienced rapid growth since the 2030 Plan, there are still many acres
yet to be developed before the community is considered “built out”. The final population will of
course depend on the development of existing properties in the City as well as what properties
outside of the City are annexed into the City. Based on the number of available residential lots
and future allocation of MUSA by the Metropolitan Council, the 2040 population is projected by
the Metropolitan Council to be 32,500 residents.
While the city has seen some change in the distribution of housing types in the past ten years, it
is important to remember that residents, who live in multi-family neighborhood without sizeable
yards of their own, or with a small common park area, often look for a public neighborhood or
community park to meet their recreational needs. While it is important for the city to provide
park and open space for all residents, it is especially critical the city continue to provide park and
open space in multi-family housing neighborhoods in the future.
Park And Open Space Areas
As of the 2040 Plan update, the City of Farmington owned park and open space land totaling 930
acres, which represents about 9.8 percent of the total land of 9,490 acres in the city. The
breakdown of this acreage includes 490 acres of park land and 440 acres of open space. In
addition, the Farmington School District owns and provides land for athletic fields. The School
District also utilizes its school buildings for indoor recreational spaces. However for th e
purposes of creating an updated 2040 Plan for the City, the school district facilities, while
mentioned, should not be used to determine the City’s needs. Even though the School District
facilities are available to the public, the City has no control over their scheduled use and said
facilities are to be used first and foremost for school related programs and activities.
Furthermore, the School District’s boundaries extend beyond the City’s boundaries and so only
the area inside the City’s boundaries should be addressed in the 2040 Plan.
With the City’s estimated population of 22,159 in 2015, the City parks and open space acreage of
930 acres provides a ratio of 41.96 acres of park and open space per 1,000 residents. However a
further analysis finds that of the 930 acres, only 490 acres is active park acreage. The remaining
440 acres consists of open space areas. This means the ratio for active park acreage is 22.11
acres of park land for every 1,000 residents, well within the minimum commonly accepted
standard identified by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) of at least 10 acres
of active park acreage per 1,000 residents. Previously the city had adopted, in its 2020 Plan, a
policy of at least 20 acres of active park acreage per 1,000 residents should be provided to
residents living in Farmington. This policy was carried forward in the 2030 Plan. The current
ratio of 22.11 acres per 1,000 residents meets the policy adopted in the 2020 Plan and carried
over into the 2030 Plan. While a past acceptable practice has been to follow park acreage
standards established by the National Recreation and Park Association, it is not the only method.
Parks and recreation professionals and professional planners also incorporate community
demand/benefits into the formula when determining park acreage standards for communities.
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The rational for this method is that minimum park acreage requirements for communities should
not solely be based on minimum number of acres needed per 1,000 residents, but rather park
acreage should be determined according to what each community needs based on the demand
being made by park users. The City may want to continue to further explore this notion of
having the park and open space acreage standards based on demand rather than a standard based
solely on the population.
The city lacks adequate athletic facilities based on the minimum standards developed by the
NRPA. Of most concern is the shortage of outdoor athletic facilities that the City provides.
There is a low inventory in the number of existing ballfields that are provided for youth baseball
and adult softball. There is intense pressure currently in the community for green space for
soccer. With youth lacrosse now firmly established in the community, the pressure for additional
green space has only intensified. The City should focus on correcting th ese field shortages by
constructing additional outdoor athletic facilities for both youth and adult sports in order to meet
the increased growth in participation that has occurred in the community.
The city maintains 22 neighborhood parks and 2 community parks. During the warm months of
the year maintenance performed typically includes: mowing grass, trimming weeds and grass
around fixed objects, dragging ballfields, marking fields, repairing playground equipment,
removing weeds from landscaped areas, fertilizing grass areas, planting and trimming park trees.
During colder months of the year maintenance performed typically includes: removing snow
from trails and parking lots, trimming trees, flooding outdoor rinks, and repairing playground
equipment.
Trails
The city currently owns and maintains 45 miles of paved trails, a mile of soft trails and about a
half mile of boardwalks. Traditionally community surveys show trails scoring highest in the
areas of the most used and most favored park and recreation facility by city residents.
A majority of the paved trail system was constructed during the peak development that occurred
between the 1980’s through 2006. As a result the city did not initially have to provide much
funding to build the trail system that is currently in place. The city has done a nice job of
ensuring the trail system is relatively well connected. It has made an effort to fund the
construction of paved trails where gaps have occurred. The city should continue to make an
effort to ensure that gaps in trail connections are completed either when new development occurs
or when the city has funds to do so when no development is imminent or feasible in areas where
there is a gap in a trail connection. A good way to do this is to develop a Bike Pedestrian Plan
that can be used to identify where these gaps currently occur along with ensuring that future new
trails are connected to the existing trail network.
The city implemented an annual pavement management program for trail maintenance in 2012.
The pavement management program provides annual funding for crack sealing and fog sealing
trails. The city is broken into five areas, which results in every trail in the city receiving
maintenance work at least once every five years.
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While there is annual funding in place for pavement management of trails, there is currently
inadequate funding for replacement of trail sections that have so badly deteriorated that crack-
sealing and fog sealing hold no benefit. This is due to parts of the trail system being initially
constructed more than 30 years ago. As a result, if the city wishes to continue to have a usable,
safe and connected trail system, then a long term funding plan and source should be explored to
be implemented in order to provide the funds needed to replace the city’s existing trail
infrastructure over time.
The city has also worked with Dakota County on a regional trail system plan. This includes two
approved master planned regional greenway trail corridors in Farmington (North Creek and Lake
Marion and South Creek) with a third regional greenway trail corridor yet to be master planned
Chub Creek). As a result of trail planning occurring on a regional basis rather than a local basis,
the city will be connected to regional parks and trails not only in Dakota County, but will also be
connected to regional parks and trails in other metro area counties.
In 2017, a trail wayfinding signage program was initiated. Three trail loops in different park and
open space areas were identified. Then a design of the maps occurred identifying where the
trails signs should be located and what kind of information should be included on the sign. In
addition the map included the distance of the loop, so people using the trail loop would know
how far they walked, biked, or ran.
Recreation Programs
The Department’s recreational programming has been staffed by professionals who are
imaginative, resourceful and comprehensive in the planning and facilitating of programs. The
innovative and imaginative programs that have been provided to the community has resulted in
several recreational programs being recognized in the past with Awards of Excellence, which is a
state-wide award provided by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.
Recreational programs have been offered in such areas as youth and adult sports, pre-school
activities, arts and crafts, fitness, team sports, individual sports, senior citizen programs and trips.
Department staff plan and facilitate some of its own special events that are sprinkled throughout
the year. There is also involvement though partnerships with other local organizations to provide
seasonal special events and celebrations.
Park And Recreation Administration
The Parks and Recreation Department provides the administrative oversight for the recreational
services, recreational facilities, parks and trails that are offered to the community. The City
Council approves the operating and capital improvement budgets that provide the annual funding
for the Department. In 2018 operational costs for all Divisions within the Department was
budgeted at just over $1.6 million. Capital improvement costs for park and trail improvements,
was budgeted at $75,000.00. The following shows how the budget is distributed to the various
divisions within the Department:
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Table 2.1 Department’s Annual Budget by Division
Division Amount of Department’s 2018 Budget
Park Maintenance
39%
Park and Trail Improvements
4.4%
Recreational Programs
6.7%
Park and Recreation Administration 15.8%
Schmitz-Maki Arena 19%
Rambling River Center
10.6%
Outdoor Pool 4.5%
A five year capital improvement budget is vital in determining future parks and trail projects and
the funds needed to complete the projects. The capital improvement projects in parks and trails
have been funded over the years through two funding sources. The first funding source has been
through funds received from residential, commercial and industrial development. These funds
were received as cash in lieu of land through the park dedication process. The second source of
funding has been through the City’s municipal liquor store profit transfers.
Since the 2030 Master Plan was approved in 2008, the City has focused on developing new parks
and redeveloping existing parks to make them accessible, attractive and safe. In order to ensure
that all parks received a review and a master plan, the Parks and Recreation Department
developed a planning and improvement schedule. Design standards were also developed for
neighborhood parks, which provided equity in the design and amenities provided in
neighborhood parks.
As a result, a capital improvement budget for its parks and trails has been developed and ties to
the schedule that has been created. By the year 2020, all new and all but one existing parks will
have received a review resulting in a master plan developed. Then, based on the approved
master plan for each park, improvements were completed based on the funding available. Table
8.2 below provides the most recent five year capital improvement plan for the years 2018-2022.
It identifies which park improvements are to be made in, the type of park and/or trail
improvement to be made, the year in which the improvements are to be made and the estimated
cost of the improvements.
Table 2.2 Five Year Parks and Trail Improvement Budget
Name of Park and Projects 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Prairie Pines Park: grading
turf seeding and site
improvements
$50,000 $195,000
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Marigold Park: playground,
shelter, turf seeding, shelter,
landscaping, trees planted,
grills, waste containers,
picnic tables and bike rack
$70,000
Dakota County Estates
Park: basketball court
surface improvements and
painting new lines
$5,000
Evergreen Knoll Park:
basketball court surface
improvements and painting
new lines
$5,000
Rambling River Park Feely
Fields: outfield fence
replacement
$15,000
Westview Park:
basketball court surface
improvements and painting
new lines
$5,000
Farmington Preserve Park:
basketball court surface
improvements and painting
new lines
$5,000
Town Square Park: master
plan development and park
signage
$15,000
2040 Park And Recreation Master Plan Public Input
Public input on the 2040 Plan was received many different ways. Some of the input occurred
through earlier studies where the public was invited to participate on task forces and committees.
Further input was solicited through attendance at pop up events, public meetings and from a web
based questionnaire. A community wide survey was held in 2015 that provided insight about
how satisfied residents were with existing services and facilities and what the community desires
in the future. The recommended actions being offered in the 2040 Plan reflect the results of the
public input received during a community survey, public meetings and from web based
questionnaires. This includes the following:
Improve recreational facilities/parks/trail facilities
Create additional larger community parks
Trails are important
Develop a wide variety of parks
Develop a wide variety of recreational programs
Community values the open space and natural beauty of the area
Community favors community parks, neighborhood parks, trails and ballfields
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Guidance for Implementing the 2040 Plan
The City has seen small growth in its parks and recreation system since the 2030 Plan was
approved. However, the growth of the park and recreation system has not kept pace with the
City’s population growth since the 2030 Plan was approved in 2008. The city has completed
several studies, surveys and plans related to parks, recreation, facilities and trails in the past
fifteen years. Studies that have been completed include: Recreational Facility Needs Study,
Community Center Feasibility Study, a Community Center Facility Site Plan Study, Community
Attitude and Interest Citizen Survey and Aquatic Feasibility Study.
A summary of the highest priorities for parks and re creation based on the information collected
from the public studies, community surveys and during public meetings are identified below. It
will be important for the City to continue on an annual basis to review these priorities and
modify these priorities as needed.
1. Develop a park and open space system that includes active and athletic spaces.
2. Develop a park and open space system that includes natural areas and
environmentally sensitive areas for passive and un-programmed spaces.
3. Expand the city’s trail and sidewalk system, including adding regional trails that
are safe and provide connections between schools, parks, neighborhoods,
commercial areas, open space/natural areas, other communities and regional parks.
4. Develop a long-term financial plan for the development and redevelopment of
parks, open space and trails.
5. Develop maintenance standards for recreational facilities.
6. Increase marketing of parks and recreation (recreational programs, parks, open
space, trails and recreational facilities) to the community.
7. All city parks should have approved master plans to guide their development.
8. Construct new recreational facilities when it may not be financially feasible or
structurally possible to make improvements to existing recreational facilities.
9. Acquire land in a manner that maximizes the size of parks when possible
10. Explore opportunities to expand youth, teen, adaptive, adult and senior programs
including possible partnerships with other organizations or governmental agencies
11. Maximize and optimize recreational facility usage when possible.
12. Look for ways to expand community gathering spaces and events.
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13. Develop and implement a Bike Pedestrian Plan.
14. In new residential developments make sure there are adequate pedestrian
connections through sidewalk and trail construction.
15. Utilize volunteer resources to assist with parks, open space, recreational facilities
and recreation maintenance and operations.
16. Implement sustainability practices in recreational facilities, parks and open spaces.
17. When financially feasible, utilize existing and emerging technology in the parks and
recreation department’s maintenance and operations.
18. Continue to maintain parks and recreation system so it continues to be a community
asset.
19. Construct the facilities identified in the Jim Bell Park and Preserve Master Plan and
in the Aquatic Feasibility Study including athletic facilities and a new aquatic
facility.
20. Create a system that is equitable and diverse, so it accommodates uses by all
demographic groups represented in the community.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:R R C Lo go
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
O ne of the goals in the Ad visory Bo ard 's 2018 wo rk p lan is to wo rk o n creating a brand for the R R C . T his
inc ludes the d evelopment o f a p o s s ib le logo.
D IS C US S IO N
During the Dec ember 2017 meeting, the Advis o ry Board d is cus s ed the d evelo p ment of a logo for the R R C
that would help c reate a b rand that the c o mmunity could in the future id entify with. During the d is cus s ion,
there was some thought o ffered about hiring a c ompany o r c o nsultant to help develo p a lo go. Ho wever it
was d etermined that this c o s t would be too great to b e c o vered in the R R C operatio nal b udget. Ins tead in
o rd er to save o n this c o s t, it was sugges ted that perhap s the Dakota C ounty Tec hnic al C ollege's G rap hic
Arts P ro gram c o uld b e c o ntacted to see if this c o uld b e a class p ro ject for s tudents in graphic arts.
R ecreatio n S up ervis or Missie Ko hlbec k has followed up with DC T C and will p ro vide informatio n to the
Ad visory Board ab o ut what she has learned related to the interest generated b y s tud ents in the d evelopment
o f a R R C logo.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
Ad visory Board memb ers are as ked to come lis ten to the info rmation presented by R ec reation S up erviso r
Ko hlbec k and then determine if this is something they wo uld like to mo ve forward with.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:R R C Membership s
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T he Ad visory Board is interested in seeing if there are ways and opportunities to increase the R R C
memb ers hip in 2018.
D IS C US S IO N
O ne of the 2018 Wo rk P lan goals id entified b y the Ad visory Bo ard is to promote and increase the R R C
memb ers hip. T here were s everal o b jectives identified und er this goal. O ne o f the o b jectives will b e met b y
Ad visory Board memb ers attend ing the C ommunity Expo to help p ro mo te the R R C during this community
event.
O ther o b jectives involve Ad visory Bo ard memb ers wo rking with R ecreation S up ervisor Ko hlbec k o n
visiting several s enior hous ing build ings to pro mo te the R R C . T hes e vis its will oc cur througho ut the year.
S taff would like the Ad visory Bo ard to have a d is cus s io n ab o ut these visits to not only s ee what kind o f
informatio n can b e pres ented d uring the vis its , b ut to also have Ad visory Board memb ers sign up to help
with the presentations .
In additio n to thes e vis its to target populations , the Advis o ry Board s hould als o have s o me disc ussion ab o ut
how else members hip s c an b e marketed in order to inc reas e the numb er of members hip s sold.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
Ad visory Board memb ers are b eing asked to c ome with s o me possible ideas ab o ut what kinds o f info rmatio n
s hould be p rovid ed during the s enior hous ing b uilding visits , d etermine when the vis its s hould oc cur, identify
which vis its they may b e able to as s is t with and determine how else members hip s may be marketed to the
community who d o no t res id e in senio r ho us ing build ings .
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:Informatio nal Up d ates
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T his is an o pportunity for s taff to s hare o ther informatio n and/o r up d ates with Ad vis ory Bo ard members
d uring the meeting ab o ut items no t o n the meeting agend a
D IS C US S IO N
S taff will b e p ro viding informatio n to the Advis o ry Board o n the following items :
b uilding WiF i
fro nt des k c omputer and mo nito r
p lo tter
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
T hes e items are for informatio nal p urposes only and no actio n is need ed to b e taken.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:R oundtab le F ormat
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T he Ad visory Board R o und table o cc urs at every mo nthly meeting.
D IS C US S IO N
T he Ad visory Board R o und table agend a item p ro vides an o p p o rtunity fo r Advis o ry Board memb ers to
s hare information or as k q uestio ns o f staff ab o ut items that are not on the agenda. No actio n can be taken on
any items disc us s ed during this agend a item.
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
T his item is for informatio nal p urposes o nly.
C ity of F armington
430 T hird S treet
F armington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - F ax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmingto n.mn.us
TO:R ambling R iver C enter Advis o ry Board
F R O M:R and y Dis tad, P arks and R ecreatio n Directo r
S UB J E C T:F ebruary 12, 2018 Agenda Items
D AT E:January 8, 2018
IN T R O D UC T IO N
T his item is for s taff and the Ad visory Bo ard to id entify p o s s ib le items for the next meeting agend a.
D IS C US S IO N
T hus far staff memb ers have id entified the following possible items fo r the F ebruary 12, 2018 meeting
agend a:
2018 Arts and C rafts F undraiser
2018 S teak F ry review
2018 Work P lan review
C o mmunity Expo review
AC T ION R E Q UE S T E D
Ad visory Board memb ers are b eing asked to c ome to the meeting prepared to dis c us s and id entify o ther items
fo r the F eb ruary 12, 2018 meeting agenda.