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DECEMBER 9, 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, Rachel Edwards, Pat Hennen, Judy Janke, Jeff Spillman, and
Blanche Reichert
Members Absent: Pennie Page
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion by Edwards to approve agenda, seconded by Janke. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion by Edwards to approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by Reichert. APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
5.1 2024 Meeting Attendance Report
Reichert made a motion to accept the attendance report with the Boards and Commissions Reception
and today’s meeting attendance added, seconded by Janke. APIF. Motion carried.
6. Discussion Items
6.1. Review Boards and Commissions Reception
Board members enjoyed learning what others are doing. Grace Filled Table provided great food. Board
members felt it was nice to hire them as they invest back into the community. Director Omlid asked
board members their thoughts on moving the reception to October to possibly have better attendance. The
board thought October would be better.
6.2. Veteran’s Steak Fry at the VFW and Volunteer Plan
Board member Garlets asked staff to include the description of each job with the sign-up sheet. Board
members asked staff to contact the Steak Fry Committee and get their thoughts about the Rambling
River Center selling discounted presale tickets. The remainder of the ticket cost would need to be
reimbursed through fundraising monies. Discussion regarding raffling a prize from the tickets purchased
at the Rambling River Center and to include selling tickets on the volunteer job descriptions.
6.3. 2025 Work Plan Ideas and Draft Plan
The advisory board had no changes to the draft work plan and thought it was a good one. Many ideas
were generated around fundraising, Goal #4. Ideas including a formal gala, bingo, casino night, lunch and
learn events, a cookbook, and cooking classes.
The board also discussed a veteran’s bingo event relating to collaboration with veteran’s group, Goal #6.
They want to thank and show appreciation to the volunteers, businesses, and staff that helped with the
renovation and move, Goal #8. Ideas included a luau on the lanai and fall hayride.
The 2025 work plan will be presented at the January 13, 2025 meeting for board approval.
6.4. 2024 Work Plan Progress
Chair Garlets reviewed the 2024 work plan. There was great work and accomplishments this year. The
collaboration with veteran’s groups will carry over to 2025.
7. Staff Report
7.1 Informational Updates
• Director Omlid stated there was a slight delay in getting the Rambling River Center project
started due to contracts being developed and signed but the construction company is ready to go.
• Operations continue at Fire Station 1. Staff and participants have developed a flow to the room
and programs.
• Holiday Bingo with Santa is Friday, December 13. The school district agreed to let us use the
Boeckman Middle School parking lot. We will have a volunteer driving the van who will shuttle
people to and from the Fire Station.
• The first Lighted Holiday Parade was very successful. There was a large crowd downtown.
8.1. Advisory Board Roundtable
Reichert – Nothing to share, but loving the conversation.
Edwards – Enjoyed the meeting, there is a lot going on.
Janke – Nothing
Omlid - Thank for your service, looking forward to 2025. Happy Holidays!
Spillman - Good meeting.
Hennen – Vision is getting worse; no longer driving.
Garlets - Looking forward to the Patient’s Bill of Rights presentation.
9.1 Agenda Items for January 13, 2025 meeting
• Rambling River Center Renovations
• 2025 Work Plan
• Arts and Craft Fair Fundraiser
• Chair and Vice-Chair Elections During February Meeting.
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Reichert and seconded by Edwards to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:08 am.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary