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Meeting Location:
City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, December 9, 2024
9:30 AM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
3.1. November 12, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes
The advisory board is being asked to review the attached draft
November 12, 2024 meeting minutes, make any corrections needed,
and then approve the meeting minutes.
Agenda Item: November 12, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes - Pdf
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4. PRESENTATIONS
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. 2024 Meeting Attendance Report
Agenda Item: 2024 Meeting Attendance Report - Pdf
6 - 7
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Review Boards and Commissions Reception
Board members who attended the reception on December 5, 2024
should be prepared to share their thoughts and any suggestions they
might have for next year.
Agenda Item: Review Boards and Commissions Reception - Pdf
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6.2. Veteran's Steak Fry at the VFW and Volunteer Plan
Board members should come prepared to discuss and identify how to
meet the Veteran's Steak Fry committee's expectations.
Agenda Item: Veteran's Steak Fry at the VFW and Volunteer Plan - Pdf
9 - 12
6.3. 2025 Work Plan Ideas and Draft Plan
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The advisory board is asked to review the attached draft 2025 work plan
prior to the meeting. During the meeting, members should discuss and
provide additional items to be included in the work plan. Based on the
input provided by advisory board members during the meeting, staff will
revise and bring a final work plan to the board for approval at its January
13, 2025 meeting.
Agenda Item: 2025 Work Plan Ideas and Draft Plan - Pdf
6.4. 2024 Work Plan Progress
Advisory board members are asked to review the updated 2024 work
plan prior to the meeting and come prepared to discuss, especially the
items that were completed. The review also offers an opportunity for the
advisory board to discuss work plan items they would like to work on at
a future meeting.
Agenda Item: 2024 Work Plan Progress - Pdf
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7. STAFF REPORT
7.1. Staff Report
Advisory board members should listen to the informational updates and
then ask any questions they have about the updates.
Agenda Item: Staff Report - Pdf
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8. ADVISORY BOARD ROUNDTABLE
8.1. Advisory Board Roundtable
Advisory board members are being asked to come share information or
ask questions about items not on the agenda.
Agenda Item: Advisory Board Roundtable - Pdf
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9. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING AGENDA
9.1. Items for January 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda
Advisory board members are asked to come prepared to discuss the
staff proposed agenda items and also provide other possible agenda
items for the January 13, 2025 meeting.
Agenda Item: Items for January 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda - Pdf
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10. ADJOURN
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: November 12, 2024 Draft Meeting Minutes
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Included in the meeting packet are draft minutes from the advisory board’s November 12, 2024
meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Advisory board members should review the draft minutes to determine if there are any corrections
or edits that need to be made prior to approval.
ACTION REQUESTED:
The advisory board is being asked to review the attached draft November 12, 2024 meeting
minutes, make any corrections needed, and then approve the meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
November 12, 2024 RRCAB Draft Meeting Minutes
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City of Farmington A Proud Past - A Promising Future
Farmington, MN 55024 Timely and Responsive Service to All
Of Our Customers
November 12, 2024 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Mary Garlets called meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.
Members Present: Mary Garlets, Pat Hennen, Pennie Page, Judy Janke, Jeff Spillman, and Blanche
Reichert
Members Absent: Rachel Edwards
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion by Reichert to approve agenda, seconded by Janke. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion by Spillman to approve the October 14, 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by Page. APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
6. Discussion Items
6.1. 2025 Work Plan Ideas
The advisory board had the following discussion regarding work plan topics:
• City council work session if there is a topic(s) to discuss
• Ribbon cutting celebration /grand reopening of the Rambling River Center
• Veteran’s coffee/thank you event
• Fundraisers to fund future capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture purchases. It was
noted the omelet fundraiser will be held in early 2025. This is a donation from the Son’s of the
American Legion and no volunteers are needed. Encourage people to attend. Think ahead to Steak
Fry fundraiser on May 17, 2025 as staff will be out of town.
• Review and recommend fees to the parks and recreation commission and city council
• Parks and facilities tour with parks and recreation commission and city council. The parks and
recreation commission would like to tour the Rambling River Center as part of the tour.
• Marketing/promotion/community outreach to additional ages and new residences (new apartments
and townhomes being built)
Staff noted that educating members on the Patient’s Bill of Rights can be added to programming without
being a work plan goal.
They also discussed the following ideas:
• A way to thank the firefighters, parks and building maintenance staff, front desk staff, and all
those who facilitated the move.
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• A Patio Party possibly grilling out to celebrate and dedicate the Minnwest Bank Patio, inviting
Minnwest Bank staff.
Staff will provide a draft work plan at the December 9, 2024 meeting.
6.2. 2024 Work Plan Progress
Chair Garlets reviewed the 2024 Work Plan progress
7. Staff Report
7.1 Informational Updates
• Director Omlid reviewed the bid process for the Rambling River Center project. Eight bids were
received. The low bid was CM Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,021,126.
Director Omlid is checking references, which so far have been positive. Upon completion of the
reference check, Director Omlid will make a recommendation to city council to approve
awarding the contract to CM Construction Company, Inc. If awarded to CM Construction
Company, Inc. the superintendent of the project grew up in Farmington and his mom still lives
here. The grant agreement is still at HUD and waiting on a final review prior to execution.
• Operations at Fire Station 1 are up and running. Staff and participants are getting used to the new
space.
• Staff shared and discussed the trips /tours and participation numbers to date.
• The fundraising budget looks skewed as we have paid for things for the renovation project and
have not been reimbursed by the grant yet.
• The City of Farmington, Farmington Rotary, and Homestead Church are partnering on a
downtown lighted holiday parade. It will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm. Small
Business Saturday is November 30 and there will be a tree lighting at 7 pm.
8. Advisory Board Roundtable
Spillman- Nothing
Hennen- Aked if there is a conflict of interest with her being on the advisory board as her grandson was
elected to city council starting January 1, 2025.
Omlid- Nothing
Reichert – Nothing
Janke – Asked if the boards and commissions reception will be held again this year.
Page – Asked about The Emery and how many apartments are currently rented. This would be a good
place to reach out to about the Rambling River Center.
Garlets– Nothing
9. Agenda Items for December 9, 2024 meeting
• 2024 Meeting Attendance Report
• Rambling River Center Renovations
• 2025 Work Plan Ideas and Draft Plan
• 2024 Work Plan Progress
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Spillman and seconded by Janke to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 10:52 am.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2024 Meeting Attendance Report
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Per city ordinance, city advisory board and commission members receive payment of $30 per
meeting they attend.
DISCUSSION:
Included in your packet is an attendance report based on the 2024 meeting minutes identifying
advisory board member attendance at monthly meetings. Please review the attached meeting
attendance report for accuracy prior to the meeting. December attendance will be updated at the
meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory Board members are being asked to approve the 2024 meeting attendance report, so it can
be submitted and advisory board members can be paid for the meetings attended.
ATTACHMENTS:
RRCAB Attendance Report 24
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Rambling River Center Advisory Board
Attendance Record
Grayed out area either not at RRC Advisory Board meeting or no meeting.
Rachel
Edwards
Mary
Garlets
Pat
Hennen
Judy
Janke
Marjorie
Koski
Pennie
Page
Jeff
Spillman
Blanche
Reichert
1/8/24 X X X X X X X
2/12/24 X X X X
3/11/24 X X X X X X X
4/8/24 X X X X X X
5/13/24 X X X X X X
No June
Meeting
7/8/24 X X X X X X X
8/12/24 X X X X X X X
Tour
8/28/24
X X X X
9/9/24 X X X X X X X
10/14/24 X X X X X X X
11/12/24 X X X X X X
Reception
12/5/24
12/9/24
TOTAL 1
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Review Boards and Commissions Reception
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
A reception was held by the city council for all board and commission members at Fire Station 1 on
Thursday, December 5. Each board or commission briefly highlighted the work they accomplished
in 2024.
DISCUSSION:
A brief discussion regarding the reception should occur. The purpose of the discussion is to have
board members provide their feedback on the reception and update those who were unable to
attend.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Board members who attended the reception on December 5, 2024 should be prepared to share
their thoughts and any suggestions they might have for next year.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Veteran's Steak Fry at the VFW and Volunteer Plan
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Each year the Veteran's Steak Fry committee invites the Rambling River Center (RRC) to host a
steak fry at the VFW. This is a fundraiser for the RRC. In 2025, they invited us to co-host with the
Future Farmers of America group from Farmington High School on Saturday, May 17.
DISCUSSION:
The Veteran's Steak Fry committee has expectations for each group they ask to host. One of these
expectations is to have a minimum 20-25 volunteers to help day of the event. In addition to
recruiting volunteers to help, please note Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck will not be available to
work on the day of the fundraiser (May 17).
ACTION REQUESTED:
Board members should come prepared to discuss and identify how to meet the Veteran's Steak Fry
committee's expectations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Rambling River Center
Steak Fry Guidelines 2025
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Veteran Steak Fry
804 4th Street
Farmington,MN 55024
Hello Rambling River Center
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to you for the upcoming fundraiser steak fry,which is
scheduled for May 17,2025 at the VFW 421 3rd St,Farmington.Please contact us at
fgtnsteakfry@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
In order for this to be a successful fundraiser for your organization,we ask that you make as many
pre-sold tickets as possible.Ticket prices are $17.00.Please submit a copy of your presale ticket for us
to approve prior to sending to the printer.
Your organization’s presence and participation is crucial to this event.We ask that you have at least
20-25 volunteers.Volunteers need to arrive by 3:00 on Saturday May 17,2025.These can be for the
entire time,or come in shifts if you have more than enough volunteers.Please see attached document
for duties and responsibilities when you first arrive.
We look forward to hosting your organization fundraiser and are anticipating a fun and successful event.
NOTE -ALL PRESALE NUMBERS ARE DUE THE SATURDAY BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED
STEAK FRY TO ALLOW US TIME TO ORDER FOOD -NO EXCEPTIONS
Sincerely,
Veteran Steak Fry Team
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2025 Work Plan Ideas and Draft Plan
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
At the beginning of each year the advisory board approves an annual work plan for the coming
year. The annual work plan outlines the work items the advisory board wishes to accomplish during
the year.
DISCUSSION:
Attached is a draft work plan, which is a product of the discussions that occurred during October
and November meetings.
ACTION REQUESTED:
The advisory board is asked to review the attached draft 2025 work plan prior to the meeting.
During the meeting, members should discuss and provide additional items to be included in the
work plan. Based on the input provided by advisory board members during the meeting, staff will
revise and bring a final work plan to the board for approval at its January 13, 2025 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
2025 RRC Advisory Board Work Plan Draft
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Rambling River Center Advisory Board
Draft 2025 Work Plan
Goal #1: Plan and host a re-grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate and
show off the remodeled Rambling River Center.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the re-grand opening and ribbon cutting details will be finalized.
2. By May 1, publicity will have started.
3. By September 30, a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting will have happened.
Goal #2: Complete and celebrate the addition of the Minnwest Bank Patio to the Rambling
River Center.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board will have discussed the outdoor patio, furnishings,
landscaping, etc.
2. By April 1, furniture will be selected for the outdoor patio.
3. By May 1, details for a Patio Party to dedicate the Minnwest Bank Patio will be finalized.
4. By October 31, a Patio Party with Minnwest Bank will have happened to celebrate the
addition of the patio.
Goal #3: Review and recommend 2026 Rambling River Center fees and charges to the city
council.
Objectives:
1. By July 1, review and discuss the 2026 RRC fees and charges and determine if any
revisions should be made to the 2026 fees and charges.
2. By August 1, forward recommended 2026 RRC fees and charges to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
3. By September 30, the Parks and Recreation Commission will have reviewed and
approved the 2026 RRC fees and charges and will recommend to the City Council to
approve them.
4. By December 31, the City Council will have acted on the Advisory Board and Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended 2026 RRC fees and charges.
Goal #4: Raise at least $15,000 from fundraising events and donations to fund future
Rambling River Center capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture purchases.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, discuss current fundraising events to see if any changes should be made to
the existing fundraising events and a discussion should occur about creating a new
fundraising event.
2. By July 1, assist with and complete at least one fundraising activity.
3. By September 1, assist with and complete at least a second fundraising activity.
4. By October 1, assist with and complete at least a third fundraising activity.
5. By December 31, assist with and complete at least a fourth fundraising activity.
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Goal #5: Participate in a parks and facilities tour with the Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council
will have identified a date to have a tour.
2. By June 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Advisory
Board.
3. By July 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Goal #6: Collaborate with Veteran’s Groups for more involvement at the Rambling River
Center.
Objectives:
1. By March 31, a date, time, and details for a veteran’s recognition and thank you event
(coffee and dessert) will have been discussed, finalized, and approved.
2. By May 31, the Advisory Board will have hosted a coffee and dessert event for veterans.
3. By August 1, the Advisory Board will have evaluated the coffee event and discussed
additional ways to collaborate with veteran’s groups.
4. By September 1, the Advisory Board will have met with and learned more about the
identified veteran’s groups and brainstormed with them ways to collaborate.
5. By December 1, a second collaboration with a veteran’s group(s) will have taken place.
Goal #7: Market and promote the Rambling River Center to new residential developments
in Farmington.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, discuss and develop a plan for promotion of the Rambling River Center to
new residential developments.
2. By May 1, send Rambling River Center representative(s) to meet with residents of new
residential developments (i.e. Vita Attiva, The Emery, etc.).
3. By July 1, mail Rambling River Center promotional materials to new residents.
4. By October 1, invite and host Farmington area residents to an open house and tour of the
newly renovated Rambling River Center.
Goal #8: Thank all City of Farmington staff and Rambling River Center members who
facilitated the move and kept programming going during the Rambling River Center
renovation project.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, thank you idea(s) will have brainstormed and decided.
2. By April 1 all materials to facilitate the thank you will have been secured and/or
arranged.
3. By May 31, thank you’ s / thank you event will have happened.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2024 Work Plan Progress
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The annual work plan is reviewed at every monthly meeting to measure the progress being made.
DISCUSSION:
An updated work plan is included in the meeting packet. The updated work plan shows in red what
items have been completed during or after the November 12, 2024 meeting. Items in bold black
were items completed prior to the November 12, 2024 meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are asked to review the updated 2024 work plan prior to the meeting and
come prepared to discuss, especially the items that were completed. The review also offers an
opportunity for the advisory board to discuss work plan items they would like to work on at a future
meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
2024 Advisory Board Work Plan 120924
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Rambling River Center Advisory Board
2024 Work Plan
Goal #1: Participate in the process of making improvements at the Rambling River Center.
Objectives:
1. By January 16, JLG Architects will have completed a building master plan and the
recommendations presented to and approved by City Council.
Status: Completed. JLG Architects presented the facility master plan and city council
approved it at their January 16, 2024 meeting.
2. By March 1, the Advisory Board will have discussed the outdoor patio, furnishings,
landscaping, etc.
3. By May 1, the Advisory Board will have reviewed the proposals submitted for the outdoor
patio and Phase One improvements and will make a recommendation(s) to City Council
to approve the vendors, equipment, furnishings, etc. selected.
4. By June 1, City Council will have approved the vendors, equipment, furnishings, etc.
selected for the outdoor patio and Phase One improvements.
5. By September 1, the outdoor patio will have been constructed.
6. By October 1, Phase One improvements will be completed.
7. By November 1, a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the new improvements will
have been completed.
Goal #2: Review and recommend 2025 Rambling River Center fees and charges to the city
council.
Objectives:
1. By July 1, review and discuss the 2025 RRC fees and charges and determine if any
revisions should be made to the 2025 fees and charges.
Status: Completed. The advisory board reviewed, discussed, and voted on fees and
charges at their August 12, 2024 meeting.
2. By August 1, forward recommended 2025 RRC fees and charges to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Status: Completed. Recommended 2025 RRC fees and charges were forwarded to the
parks and recreation commission for their September 11, 2024 meeting.
3. By September 30, the Parks and Recreation Commission will have reviewed and
approved the 2025 RRC fees and charges and will recommend to the City Council to
approve them.
Status: Completed. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and approved the
Rambling River Center fees and charges at their September 11, 2024 meeting.
4. By December 31, the City Council will have acted on the Advisory Board and Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended 2025 RRC fees and charges.
Goal #3: Raise at least $10,000 from fundraising events and donations to fund future
Rambling River Center capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture purchases.
Status: Goal is completed
Objectives:
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1. By June 1, discuss current fundraising events to see if any changes should be made to the
exiting fundraising events and a discussion should occur about creating a new
fundraising event.
2. By August 1, assist with and complete at least one fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The Arts and Crafts Fair was held on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
3. By September 1, assist with and complete at least a second fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The annual VFW Steak Fry was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024
and the Bike Auction and Kiss the Pig were held on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
4. By October 1, assist with and complete at least a third fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The raffle with the Farmington Rotary was completed on
September 3, 2024.
5. By December 31, assist with and complete at least a fourth fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The breakfast and silent auction fundraiser was held on
Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Goal #4: Participate in a work session with City Council.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, a date to have a work session with City Council will be identified.
2. By May 1, a list of work session topic(s) will be approved by the Advisory Board.
3. By October 1, a work session with City Council will have occurred.
Goal #5: Participate in a parks and facilities tour with the Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council.
Status: Goal is completed
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council
will have identified a date to have a tour.
Status: Completed. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, has been identified for the tour.
2. By June 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Advisory
Board.
Status: Completed. Rambling River Park, Sunny Hills Park, and Depot Way Arts Park
have been identified as potential parks to tour.
3. By July 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Status: Completed. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the tour sites and
schedule at their July 10, 2024 meeting.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities will have occurred.
Status: Completed. The parks and facilities tour with the parks and recreation
commission and city council was held on August 28.
Goal #6: Collaborate with Veteran’s Groups for more involvement at the Rambling River
Center.
Status: Goal will be carried over to 2025
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board will have discussed how, who, and what a collaboration
with Veteran’s groups looks like.
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2. By May 1, the Advisory Board will have identified Veteran’s groups to contact for
possible collaborations.
Status: Completed. At their February 12, 2024 meeting, the Advisory Board identified
several Veteran’s groups to contact and explore for possible collaborations.
3. By August 1, the Advisory Board will have met with and learned more about the
identified Veteran’s groups and brainstormed with them ways to collaborate.
Status: Completed. At their September 9, 2024 meeting, the Advisory Board finalized
the invitations to be handed out to veterans inviting them to a veteran’s coffee to thank
them for their service.
4. By December 1, a collaboration with a Veteran’s group(s) will have taken place.
Status: Postponed. It was decided at the October 14, 2024 meeting to host the veteran’s
coffee in May 2025 when the renovations of the building are completed.
Goal #7: Work with the Trip Planning Committee to offer Tasty Tuesdays in 2024 and to
plan future trips in 2025.
Status: Goal is completed
Objectives:
1. By May 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips offered
during the first quarter in 2024 and will be offered the remainder of the year.
Status: Completed. A trip update was presented on August 12, 2024. It included
participation numbers on trips during the first quarter and listed planned trips for the
rest of 2024.
2. By August 1, receive a presentation by the Trip Committee about the draft list of future
trips planned in 2025.
3. By September 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the second quarter in 2024.
Status: Completed. A trip update was presented on August 12, 2024. It included
participation numbers on trips during the second quarter and listed planned trips for
the rest of 2024.
4. By October 1, receive a presentation on the final list of trips planned by the Trip
Committee to occur in 2025.
5. By November 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the third quarter in 2024.
6. By December 31, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the fourth quarter and an annual report identifying the total attendance of
those attending the 2024 trips.
7. Status: Completed. A trip update was presented on November 12, 2024. It included
participation numbers for trips during the third quarter and listed trips planned for
early 2025.
Goal #8: Educate the Community and Caregivers on What Seniors May Need.
Status: Goal is completed
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board will have discussed what and how to educate the
community.
Status: Completed. The Rambling River Center Advisory Board has identified a variety
of topics to educate the community on.
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2. By April 1, a plan with a schedule of topics, instructors, events, times, delivery methods,
etc. will have been developed.
Status: Completed. Rambling River Center Advisory Board members approved a list of
topics, months to promote, and ways to promote topics at their May 13, 2024 meeting.
3. By July 1, the first education opportunity will have taken place.
Status: Completed. The Rambling River Center hosted Steve Smela from Senior
Helpers on March 11, 2024 at 6 p.m.
4. By October 1, the second education opportunity will have taken place.
Status: Completed. The Rambling River Center hosted Mike Burville from Burville
Law to discuss estate planning on April 25, 2024 at 1 p.m.
5. By December 31, the third education opportunity will have taken place.
Status: Completed. The Rambling River Center hosted Sheila Johnson from Fairview
Health Systems to discuss Advanced Directives on June 27, 2024 at 1 p.m.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Staff Report
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
During each meeting staff provides an informational update that does not require advisory board
approval.
DISCUSSION:
The following updates will be provided at the meeting:
Rambling River Center Renovations
Rambling River Center Operations at Fire Station 1
Holiday Bingo with Santa
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members should listen to the informational updates and then ask any questions
they have about the updates.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Advisory Board Roundtable
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The advisory board roundtable occurs during 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. No formal
decisions can be made during the advisory board roundtable.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are being asked to come share information or ask questions about items
not on the agenda.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Items for January 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Dec 09 2024
INTRODUCTION:
This item is for staff and advisory board members to identify possible items for the next meeting
agenda.
DISCUSSION:
Thus far staff has identified the following possible items for the January 13, 2025 meeting.
Rambling River Center Renovations
2025 Work Plan
Arts and Craft Fair Fundraiser
Chair and Vice-Chair Elections During February Meeting
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are asked to come prepared to discuss the staff proposed agenda items
and also provide other possible agenda items for the January 13, 2025 meeting.
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