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NOVEMBER 13, 2018 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Reichert at 9:30 am. Quorum was
present.
Members Present: Blanche Reichert, Pat Hennen , Roger Wood, Marjorie Koski, and
Pennie Page
Members Absent: Marilyn Briesacher
Others Present: Joan Moes, Park and Recreation Director Distad, Recreation Supervisor
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Wood to approve November 13, 2018 meeting agenda and seconded by Page. APIF.
Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Wood to approve October 8, 2018 meeting minutes seconded by Hennen. APIF. Motion
carried.
4. Presentation
A. Trip Planning Committee Report
The list of 2018 bus trips and Fun Friday trips with attendance numbers were provided to members. A
list of proposed 2019 trips and Fun Fridays was presented and discussed by members. Director Distad
asked a list of 2019 Fun Friday trips and dates be provided to members at the next Advisory Board
meeting.
5. Business Items
A. Waffle Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser Report
There were 247 people served during the Waffle Breakfast. After factoring in expenses, it resulted in a
net profit of $712.80. The Silent Auction made a net profit of $2,977.00. This resulted in a net
fundraising profit total of $3,689.00. This was an increase of $475.22 from 2017. All beverages and
supplies were donated for the Waffle Breakfast from Kwik Trip. The only expense was for the cost of
Dad’s Belgian Waffles to make and serve the waffles.
Advisory Board members and staff discussed the 2018 Waffle Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
and made the following changes for the 2019 event:
Limit Silent Auction baskets to 85-90 baskets because there were too many this year resulting in
a few not receiving bids
Accept only new items for the baskets
Don’t accept any glassware for the baskets
Raise the price at the door by $1.00 to encourage more tickets being sold prior to the event so
there is better pre-sale of Waffle Breakfast tickets
B. 2019 Arts and Crafts Fair
The 2019 Arts and Crafts Fair fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the
Schmitz-Maki arena. There are currently 2 paid vendors. The goal is to continue to collect crafter
contact information and then invite them to buy a table for the event. It was shared the Shepherd of
Lakes had a good craft show and staff may want to contact them to get a vendor’s mailing list.
C. RRC Plaza Schematic Design and Construction Cost Estimates
Director Distad provided information to Advisory Board members about what improvements are
proposed for the two project phases of the plaza. He also shared the costs associated with the
improvements that will occur during the two project phases. He informed the Advisory Board there is
still much work left and steps to complete on the plaza project with the next step being determining
where the funding will come from to move forward with completing the improvements identified in each
project phase.
6. Discussion Items
A. 2018 Halloween Walk Review
RRC Members enjoyed working the walk and already agreed to work it again in 2019. Approximately
1,200 children participated in the Halloween Walk.
B. 2019 Annual Work Plan Topics and Ideas
Topics include RRC branding, trip planning, education members about senior isolation, educating
members on public transportation, developing a year’s worth of monthly topics to present information to
seniors, review the River, and look at the RRC bus and other transportation options.
C. Review 2018 Annual Work Plan
Staff reviewed the work plan goals with Advisory Board members. It was determined that Goal #3, The
Waffle Breakfast and Silent Auction, was met.
7. Staff Report
A. Informational Updates.
Bike Pedestrian Plan – City Council approved hiring a consultant, Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. to
work with the city to complete the plan. Page will serve as the Advisory Board member representative
on the committee.
2019 Fees and Charges – It will be on the City Council agenda to be approved at the November 19,
2018 meeting.
2040 Comprehensive Plan – The comment period for local jurisdictions to provide comments to the city
of Farmington will end in early December. After the deadline has passed, then staff will determine if the
comments provided warrant any change to draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
RRC Bus – Director Distad and Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck are working on alternative bus options
because the current bus is close to the end of its useful life.
Membership –When the last issue of the River was mailed Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck counted 497
current paid members.
FSP – Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck informed Advisory Board members the year to date amount used
is $2,730.00.
8. Advisory Roundtable
Page – Would like to develop a tabletop display to promote the center including: hours, volunteer bucks,
Fun Fridays, and coffee chats.
Wood – While there aren’t any members from the Coffee Guys group who smoke, they are willing to
contribute $100 towards the purchase of a cigarette butt holder that can be placed at the 325 Oak Street
entrance.
Hennen – Received a letter from Minnesota State Senator Matt Little congratulating her on her RRCAB
appointment.
Koski – Would be willing to sell MDC cards at Omelet breakfast if Sons of the American Legion
approves it.
Wooe – Asked if the plaza splash pad would be very big? Distad replied approximately a 30’ x 20‘area.
Reichert – Coffee Fridays are back if Advisory Board members are interested in assisting.
9. Agenda Items for November 13, 2018 Meeting
2018 annual work plan
2019 draft annual work plan review
Bike Pedestrian Plan
Arts and Crafts Fair fundraiser
Fees and Charges
Rental Deposit
Fun Friday Schedule
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Koski seconded Hennen by to adjourn the meeting. APIF. The meeting was adjourned at
10:55 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck
Recreation Supervisor