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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Pennie Page called meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present: Pennie Page, Blanche Reichert, Pat Hennen, Rachel Edwards
Judy Janke, and Marge Koski
Members Absent: Mary Garlets
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid and Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion by Hennen to approve agenda, seconded by Reichert. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion
carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion by Edwards to approve the October 9, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Koski. APIF. Motion
carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
6. Discussion Items
6.1. Review Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
The total profit was $3,912.56. Breakfast was served to 114 people and it is estimated 125 people
attended the silent auction. There were 78 silent auction baskets/items to bid on. Discussion on changes
for next year included ordering food for 150 instead of 200, add a meat side, ask for low salt potatoes,
keep the delivery option, and only serve one type of roll. It was suggested to add an activity to make the
event more family friendly. Also, it was proposed to invite volunteers to the October 2024 Advisory
Board meeting to discuss directions/processes, especially for creating the silent auction baskets.
6.2. Market and Promote the Rambling River Center
Trifold brochures are ready to be mailed. Board members and volunteers will prepare the mailing (put
labels on and stuff envelopes) to be completed on Friday, November 17.
6.3. Rambling River Center Facility Master Plan
Reichert and Janke attended the facility master plan input meeting on October 31, 2023. Reichert really
liked the idea of changing the main entrance. Director Omlid reviewed the comments received from
members. She also reminded the Rambling River Center Advisory Board (RRCAB) members that
currently the plan is high level ideas. Next steps include taking the ideas from the user group meeting and
developing draft concept plans. Staff will meet with JLG Architects for further review of the concepts.
6.4. 2024 Work Plan Ideas
Board members reviewed the work plan ideas suggested at the October meeting.
In addition to:
• Fundraising
• Recommending fees and charges to the parks and recreation commission and city council
• Working with Veteran organizations for more involvement at the Rambling River Center
• Educating the community on what seniors need. This could include caregiving, housing, nutrition,
when seniors should stop driving, how to access social services, and other important information
• Facility master plan
The following ideas were suggested:
• Parks and facility tour with the parks and recreation commission and city council
• Work session with city council
• Trip planning for 2025
6.5. Review the 2023 Work Plan Progress
Chair Page reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2023 work plan.
7. Staff Report
Informational Updates
• The Halloween Walk had nearly 1,200 participants. Four volunteers handed out candy for the
Rambling River Center/Parks and Recreation Department.
• Staff provided a list of trips scheduled for 2024.
• The Trains and Treats event will be held on Saturday, November 25.
• The Favor Farmington Expo will not be held in 2024. Over the next year, the future of the Expo
will be reevaluated.
8. Advisory Board Roundtable
Hennen – Asked where the handrails went. The railings are at JIT Powder Coating getting blasted and
repainted. Liked the Wednesday coloring group and glad the books are getting used. Enjoyed the
meditation class.
Koski – Nothing
Janke – Nothing
Reichert – Nothing
Edwards – Nothing
Page – Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
9. Agenda Items for December 11, 2023 meeting
• 2023 Meeting Attendance Report
• Rambling River Center Facility Master Plan
• 2024 Work Plan Ideas and Draft Plan
• 2023 Work Plan Review
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Reichert and seconded by Koski to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 11:27 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary