HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_2016_10_10_Meeting(288)RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
9:30 AM, October 10, 2016
Rambling River Center Nicolai Board Room
MINUTES
1.Call to Order
2.Approve Agenda
3.Approve Minutes
a.Ap p ro ve Septemb er 12, 2016 Meeting Minutes
4.Presentations
5 Business Items
a.P atriotic Night
b.Waffle Breakfast/Silent Auc tion/Bake S ale F und
6.Discussion Items
a.2017 Arts and Crafts Sale
7.Staff Report
a.P ro jects Up d ate
8.Advisory Board Roundtable
a.R o und table Format
9.Items for Next Meeting Agenda
a.No vember 14, 2016 Meeting Agend a To p ics
10.Adjourn
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:Rambling River Center Advisory Board
FROM:Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:Approve September 12, 2016 Meeting Minutes
DATE:October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
Attached for review are the draft minutes from the September 12, 2016 Rambling River Center Advisory Board (Advisory Board) meeting.
DISCUSSION
Advisory Board members should review the minutes for any corrections or edits that should be made prior to approval by the Advisory Board.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Advisory Board is being asked to approve the attached minutes from the September 12, 2016 meeting.
ATTAC HMENTS:
Type Description
Exhibit September 12, 2016 Draft 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
September 12, 2016 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Chair Schmidtke at 9:30 am. Quorum was present.
Members Present: Marilyn Briesacher, Roger Wood, Kay Bennett, Fred Schmidtke, Blanche
Reichert, and Marjorie Koski
Members Absent: Sarah Miller
Others Present: Parks & Recreation Director Randy Distad and Recreation Supervisor Nicole
Gorman
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Briesacher to approve September 12, 2016 meeting agenda and seconded by Bennett.
APIF. Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Bennett to approve August 8, 2016 meeting minutes and seconded by Briesacher. APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
A. Patriotic Night
Supervisor Gorman reported that Patriotic Night will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the
Farmington High School. Gorman requested help from the Advisory Board to staff the booth since she
will be on maternity leave. Blanche Reichert and Marjorie Koski volunteered to staff the booth from 5-7
p.m. and Director Distad stated he’d bring the supplies over to the high school for the volunteers.
B. Waffle Breakfast
Advisory Board members lead the discussion on the upcoming Waffle Breakfast. Schmidtke inquired
about the dates that ticket sales will be held at Family Fresh and how the sign-up for volunteering was
going. Briesacher inquired about petty cash for Family Fresh and Director Distad said he’d have that
ready for them on Friday, October 7. Bennett discussed silent auction and how a few businesses stated
they’ve already given someone something and there was some confusion as to who the businesses gave
too. Only board members will be following up with the businesses so there shouldn’t be confusion
moving forward. Supervisor Gorman walked the board through her old office which is staged for the
waffle breakfast, Family Fresh Ticket Sales and Patriotic Night. Everything needed for the waffle
breakfast can be found in the old office or her current office. Koski offered to touch base with Sarah
Miller to see if she is still able and willing to run the bake sale portion of the day.
6. Discussion Items
A. Rambling River Center’s Capital Project Fund Balance
Director Distad reported that there is a current balance of $3,616.18 in the CIP fund. Briesacher
requested to have Empire Township reflected in the donors towards the new chairs. Distad requested the
board’s input on items they’d like to add to the list.
7. Commission Roundtable
Koski –Stated she’d take the bake sale on if Sarah Miller isn’t available.
Miller – Absent.
Bennett – Requested more flyers for the waffle breakfast and Arts & Crafts Fair
Briesacher –Nothing to share.
Wood – Would like to get tickets to sell in advance; a list will be made to track tickets each board
member receives to sell.
Reichert – Nothing to share.
Schmidtke – Requested a contact list of bread pick-up volunteers. This can be located at the center’s
front desk.
8. Staff Report
A. Rambling River Center Plaza Preliminary Design Update
Director Distad reported that the council postponed hiring the plaza consultant for 60-90 days and
wanted an opportunity for a discussion with adjacent business owners about the opportunity to improve
the back of the businesses that abut the parking lot.
B. Recreational Facilities Referendum Update
Director Distad handed out a draft of the mailing that will be sent out to all Farmington residents at the
end of September. Distad requested the board’s feedback on the brochure. Briesacher mentioned she’s
disappointed that it wasn’t going to be a school district wide vote instead of just Farmington residents.
C. Rambling River Center Coverage
Director Distad reported that Shelley Beard will be at the center Monday-Thursday from 7:30 to 11:30
a.m. and on Friday’s from 7:30-8:30 a.m. to open and ensure that the volunteer shows up. There are a
few days where her schedule will change due to city staff going on vacation but the front desk has
volunteer coverage already scheduled. The week of the waffle breakfast, Shelley will be here Thursday,
Friday and Saturday to help with the fundraiser. Randy will open Monday-Wednesday that week until
the volunteer arrives. Supervisor Gorman will be out of the office on maternity leave from September 15
through November 18. She’ll return to the office on November 21.
10. Agenda Items for October 10, 2016 Meeting
A. Waffle Breakfast
B. Patriotic Night
C. Recreational Facilities Referendum Update
11. Adjourn
Motion by Bennett and seconded by Koski to adjourn the meeting. APIF. Meeting was adjourned at
10:23 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Nicole Gorman
Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:Rambling River Center Advisory Board
FROM:Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:Patriotic Night
DATE:October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The annual Patriotic Night event will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Farmington High School.
DISCUSSION
At past Patriotic Night events the Rambling River Center (RRC) has had a table with information about the RRC. At previous Advisory Board meetings
there was consensus to once again have space at the event. Attached is an email received from the Farmington School District about participation in the
Patriotic Night event.
Because Recreation Supervisor, Nicole Gorman will be on leave during this event a review of the logistics should occur in order to ensure that RRC
information can be made available to the public.
The following logistics should be reviewed, discussed and finalized at the meeting:
Confirmation from the Farmington School District that the RRC has space during the event
Identify responsibility for set up of booth prior to the event
Determine volunteer schedule during the event
Identify RRC informational hand outs that will be available to the public during the event
Determine logistics to ensure RRC information is pulled together and brought to the event
Determine who will return any informational materials not handed out during the event
Discussion and determination of any other items that need to be finalized
ACTION REQUESTED
The Advisory Board is being asked to finalize the details required to have a presence at the Patriotic Night event being held at the Farmington High School on
Thursday, November 10, 2016.
ATTAC HMENTS:
Type Description
Exhibit Patriotic Night Informati on Email
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:Rambling River Center Advisory Board
FROM:Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:Waffle Breakfast/Silent Auction/Bake Sale Fund
DATE:October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Rambling River Center Waffle Breakfast/Silent Auction/Bake Sale Fundraising event is being held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to
Noon. Staff and the Advisory Board will discuss a number of business items related to these fundraising events.
DISCUSSION
The following categories will be discussed about the fundraising event:
Publicity/marketing
Ticket sales
Volunteers
Silent auction
Bake sale
Logistics on day of event
The intent of this discussion is to provide an update on the status of each of these components of the Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser and to begin to
finalize/refine the details associated with each of the categories.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Advisory Board is being asked to approve any items that need approval prior to the Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser being held on October 22, 2016.
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:Rambling River Center Advisory Board
FROM:Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:2017 Arts and Crafts Sale
DATE:October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Arts and Crafts Sale will be held in the spring of 2017.
DISCUSSION
While the Arts and Crafts Sale will not be held for until six more months, the Advisory Board felt it would be good idea to begin to have a conversation
about this event.
ACTION REQUESTED
Advisory Board members are asked to come to the meeting prepared to discuss the second Arts and Craft Sale, including what types of revisions should be
made to make it more successful in 2017.
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:Rambling River Center Advisory Board
FROM:Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:Projects Update
DATE:October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
This item on the agenda is an opportunity for staff to provide an update on any projects that are occurring.
DISCUSSION
Staff will provide a verbal update to the Advisory Board on the following item during the meeting:
Recreational Facilities Referendum
ACTION REQUESTED
The Advisory Board is requested to ask questions and give feedback on any updates that are presented.
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:Rambling River Center Advisory Board
FROM:Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:Roundtable Format
DATE:October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Advisory Board Roundtable occurs at every monthly meeting.
DISCUSSION
The Advisory Board Roundtable agenda item provides an opportunity for Advisory Board members to share information or ask questions of staff about
items that are not on the agenda.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Roundtable agenda item is for informational purposes only.
City of Farmington
430 Third Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651.280.6800 - Fax 651.280.6899
www.ci.farmington.mn.us
TO:Rambling River Center Advisory Board
FROM:Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:November 14, 2016 Meeting Agenda Topics
DATE:October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION
This item is for staff and the Advisory Board to identify possible items for the next meeting agenda.
DISCUSSION
Thus far staff has identified the following possible items for the November 14, 2016 meeting agenda:
1. Waffle Breakfast Review
2. Patriotic Night Review
3. Recreational Facilities Referendum Review
ACTION REQUESTED
Advisory Board members are being asked to come to the meeting prepared to discuss and identify other possible items for the November 14, 2016 meeting
agenda.