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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.13.24 RRC 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 MAY 13, 2024 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Chair Mary Garlets called meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Members Present: Mary Garlets, Rachel Edwards, Pat Hennen, Pennie Page, Jeff Spillman, and Blanche Reichert Members Absent: Judy Janke Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Kellee Omlid 2. Approve Agenda Motion by Edwards to move the Photo of the Rambling River Center Advisory Board to the July meeting and approve agenda, seconded by Edwards. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried. 3. Approve Minutes Motion by Page to approve the April 8, 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by Edwards. APIF. Motion carried. 4. Presentations 5. Business Items 5.1 Photo of Rambling River Center Advisory Board The photo of the Rambling River Center Advisory Board was tabled until the July meeting, so all board members can be in attendance. 5.2 Cancellation of the June 10, 2024 Meeting In year’s past, the June advisory board meeting has been cancelled due to summer seasonal staff orientation and the start of summer recreation program occurring during the week of the Rambling River Center Advisory Board’s meeting. Both require Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck’s attention. Motion by Spillman to cancel the June 10, 2024 meeting, seconded by Reichert. APIF. Motion carried. 5.3 Floor Mats for the Ford Transit Van The new passenger van didn’t come with floor mats, so staff are recommending purchasing and installing floor mats. Since the passenger van was leased through donations and fundraising (Rambling River Center Capital Improvement Fund), staff are requesting the board approve buying the floor mats with the same funds. Advisory Board member Hennen suggested WeatherTech mats. Director Omlid stated the floor mats would be purchased directly from Ford and didn’t know the brand. Motion by Hennen to purchase floor mats for the Ford Transit Passenger Van out of the Rambling River Center Capital Improvement Fund, seconded by Edwards. APIF. Motion carried. 6. Discussion Items 6.1. Review Arts and Crafts Fundraiser It was decided to table the discussion to the July meeting so Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck and advisory board member Janke can participate in the discussion. 6.2. Collaborate with Veteran’s Groups There was discussion about doing something for veterans in late summer / early fall. The consensus was to highlight a veteran in the September / October and November / December issues of The River and thank all veterans. Board member Page was going to decorate a box with red, white, and blue wrapping paper where veterans could put their name in to be highlighted. 6.3. Educate Community and Caregivers Advisory board member Page handed out a document regarding Family and Spouse Caregivers, Seniors, and Family and Spouse Education. The board agreed the first topic should be “Are you a caregiver” quiz. Board member Page is going to do a write-up to be included with the quiz. The quiz should be included in The River July / August issue, social media, city website, and flyers. The next monthly topics should be (1) Get legal ready, (2) Transitioning – when is it time?, and (3) How to evaluate parents / spouse / loved one / someone important in your life?. 6.4. Raffle with the Farmington Rotary There was discussion regarding selling the same number of raffle tickets as last year, which was 300 tickets for $52 each or changing it to 600 tickets for $26 each. Two-hundred ninety-one tickets out of 300 tickets were sold last year. The advisory board thought it would be difficult to sell 600 tickets, so preferred to keep it the same as last year. The consensus was to start selling as soon as possible and have the drawing the day after Labor Day, so it is continuous and there is no overlap with last year’s weekly drawings. Reminder to proof the tickets carefully. Staff will contact the Farmington Rotary. 6.5. 2024 Work Plan Progress Chair Garlets reviewed the 2024 Work Plan progress. 7. Staff Report Informational Updates • The city council approved the agreement with JLG Architects for schematic design through construction services as a single-phase project. The kick-off meeting with the architects and engineers is next week. • An update on trips and tours will be provided at the July meeting. • The City has a new website and Farmington Fix as of mid-April. Director Omlid encouraged use of the Farmington Fix to report issues (i.e., graffiti, down trees) you see in the City • The installation of the playground started and the contractors are making good progress. The poured-in-place rubber surfacing will be installed after completion of the playground and should be within the next two weeks, weather permitting. • The parks and recreation commission is hosting a spring food truck event with the City of Empire Parks and Recreation Commission on Friday, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Stelzel Ballfield (19200 Centerfield Ct.) in Empire. Currently, there are eight (8) food trucks. 8. Advisory Board Roundtable Spillman- Nothing Hennen- Attendees at arts and crafts fundraiser were asking for plastic / paper bags when they won a door prize. A few years ago, the Rambling River Center offered blue denim bags, is this something we could do again? Omlid- Nothing Edwards- Nothing Reichert – Nothing Page – The arts and crafts fundraiser was fabulous and congratulated the sub-committee. Garlets– Nothing 9. Agenda Items for July 8, 2024 meeting • Photo of Rambling River Center Advisory Board • Arts and Crafts Fundraiser Review • Collaborate with Veteran’s Groups • Community and Caregiver Education • Trips and Tours • 2024 Work Plan Progress 10. 10. Adjourn Motion by Spillman and seconded by Reichert to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 a.m. Respectfully Submitted Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director and Recording Secretary