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JANUARY 8, 2024 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: Rachel Edwards, Mary Garlets, Pat Hennen, Judy Janke, Marge Koski,
Pennie Page, and Blanche Reichert
Members Absent:
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Kellee Omlid; and Recreation Supervisor, Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion by Hennen to approve agenda, seconded by Janke. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion by Edwards to approve the December 11, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Garlets. APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
5.1. 2024 Work Plan
Chair Page reviewed the goals and objectives of the 2024 Work Plan. Discussion to update the date on
Goal #1, Objective #1 from February 1 to January 16. Motion by Janke to approve the 2024 work plan
with the updated date in Goal #1, seconded by Koski. APIF. Motion carried.
6. Discussion Items
6.1. Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
Registration is available online. Edwards offered to sit on the committee, not just as a backup. This is not
allowed, as four members together is a quorum. Discussion regarding whether or not to have a health
expo in conjunction with the Arts and Crafts Fair. Chair Page asked members to think about it and the
board would decide on the health expo option at the February 2024 meeting.
6.2. Rambling River Center Facility Master Plan
Director Omlid reviewed the proposed concept plan and phasing with board members. Phase 1 would
include the office/entrance, fitness center, bathroom, and patio. Phases 2 and 3 would be flip flopped
from the proposal. The banquet room would then become phase 2 and the Empire Room would become
phase 3. The plan will be presented at the city council meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. Neil
Anderson, Minnwest Bank, will also be at the meeting to present the $50,000 check for the outdoor patio.
All board members are encouraged to come to the meeting.
6.3. Chair and Vice Chair Elections During the February Meeting
Elections for chair and vice-chair will be held in February. Board members should be thinking about
their interest in these positions. Page stated she has been chair twice and someone else should have a
turn. Garlets and Janke responded they would think about the positions.
7. Staff Report
Informational Updates
• There is still an opening on the Rambling River Center Advisory Board. The board asked staff to
post a notice about the opening at the Rambling River Center.
• The Son’s of the American Legion Omelet breakfast proceeds from the January 14, 2024
breakfast will go to the Rambling River Center. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
8. Advisory Board Roundtable
Edwards – Suggestion for Finch and Daisy’s Bingo with Santa is to have staff move behind Santa for
better hearing of the numbers.
Garlets– Nothing
Hennen – Has more puzzle books.
Janke - Nothing
Koski – Thoroughly enjoyed her time on the board.
Page – Have started on goal #8 and potential topics to be presented.
Reichert – Questions were answered during the meeting, thanks!
9. Agenda Items for February 12, 2024 meeting
• Chair and Vice-Chair Elections
• Review Open Meeting Law
• Review Advisory Board Ordinance and Bylaws
• Rambling River Center Facility Master Plan
• Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
• Community and Caregiver Education
• Veteran’s Groups Involvement at the Rambling River Center
• Work Session with City Council
• 2024 Work Plan Progress
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Reichert and seconded by Edwards to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary