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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.12.24 RRC Minutes 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. • 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