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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.08.23 RRC MinutesAt . 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 MAY 8, 2023 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Chair Pennie Page called meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Members Present: Pennie Page, Blanche Reichert, Mary Garlets, and Rachel Edwards Members absent: Judy Janke, Marge Koski, and Pat Hennen Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck 2. Approve Agenda Motion by Garlets to table the Photo of Rambling River Center Advisory Board (RRCAB) and then approve agenda, seconded by Reichert. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. 3. Approve Minutes Motion made by Garlets to approve April 10, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Reichert. APIF. Motion carried. 4. Presentations A. Introduction of New Board Member Rachel Edwards Rachel Edwards introduced herself. RRCAB members introduced themselves and Page provided a copy of the Rambling River Center Advisory Board by-laws to Edwards. 5. Business Items A. Photo of Rambling River Center Advisory Board Tabled until July 10, 2023 meeting. B. Cancellation of the June 12, 2023 Meeting Motion by Reichert to cancel the June 12, 2023 meeting, seconded by Garlets. APIF. Motion carried. C. 2024 Rambling River Center Fees A discussion on Rambling River Center fees for 2024 took place. Motion by Edwards to approve a $10 increase in newsletter advertisements and no changes to membership fees, daily pass fees, or rentals, seconded by Reichert. APIF. Motion carried. 6. Discussion Items A. Steak Fry Fundraiser Kohlbeck gave an update on volunteers and sign-ups for dessert for the VFW Steak Fry fundraiser on May 20. We are partnering with Future Farmers of America (FFA) group from Farmington High School so encourage people to buy their tickets from the Rambling River Center. B. Market and Promote the Rambling River Center There was discussion regarding ages the RRCAB would like to prioritize for the tri-fold brochure and membership application mailing. It was decided preferred focus was the 65-69 age range. It was also discussed to save on mailing rates by hand delivering to the senior apartments. Kohlbeck will have 1,000 tri-fold brochures printed. C. Programming for Different Generations Board members Page and Garlets went to the Burnsville Senior Center’s Wellness and Health Fair. They brought back a list of vendors who participated in the fair and topics they presented on. Interest in these topics may bring in inactive adults to the Rambling River Center. Consensus was we wouldn’t have enough interest to host a stand-alone health fair. Kohlbeck suggested dividing the Schmitz-Maki Arena and holding both the Arts and Craft Fair and a Wellness and Health fair at the same time. This will be discussed further as we work on the Arts and Craft Fair for 2024. D. 2023 Work Plan Review Chair Page reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2023 work plan. 7. Staff Report Informational Updates • A thank you from Angie Craig’s office was shared. • The Arts and Crafts fundraiser was cancelled and refunds have been processed. • We are waiting to hear from the Farmington Rotary with the permit number for the raffle tickets. • Kiss the Pig and Bike Auction are scheduled for Saturday, June 24. Koski has agreed to join Reichert as a candidate for Kiss the Pig. • Quarterly participation was reviewed. Participation numbers remain strong. • Director Omlid reminded board members of the Spring Food Truck Festival held with Empire on Friday, May 19 from 5-8 p.m. at Stelzel Ball Fields on Highway 3. 8. Advisory Board Roundtable Garlets – The Wellness and Health Fair had very good information and many topics to provide education to our seniors. Edwards – Glad to be here. Page – Would we save any money if the newsletter went out quarterly? How do we appeal to the diversity in Farmington? We need to promote Happy Harry’s and the Shred Right fundraisers more. Reichert – Reminded staff to look at toilet paper holders and replace with face front for easier access. 9. Agenda Items for July 10, 2023 meeting • Review of VFW Steak Fry Fundraiser • Raffle Fundraiser with the Farmington Rotary • Programming for Different Generations • Market and Promote the Rambling River Center • 2023 Work Plan Review 10. 10. Adjourn Motion by Garlets and seconded by Edwards to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 a.m. Respectfully Submitted Missie Kohlbeck Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary