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JANUARY 13, 2025 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Mary Garlets called meeting to order at 9:30 am.
Members Present: Mary Garlets, Rachel Edwards, Pennie Page, Judy Janke, Jeff Spillman, and
Blanche Reichert
Members Absent: Pat Hennen
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion by Janke to approve agenda, seconded by Reichert. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion by Janke to approve the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by Spillman. APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
5.1 2025 Work Plan
Motion by Edwards to approve the 2025 work plan, seconded by Reichert. APIF. Motion carried.
5.2 Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
The advisory board discussed volunteers to assist vendors in carrying in their wares. They also discussed
giving out reusable bags for marketing, not having a food vendor, adjusting the time, and increasing
fees. Motion by Spillman to increase all fees by $5 and adjust the time of the event to 9 am – 3 pm.
Seconded by Janke. APIF. Motion carried. Board members Janke, Page and Garlets all volunteered to be
on an arts and crafts fair planning committee.
6. Discussion Items
6.1. Market and Promote the Rambling River Center to New Residential Developments
The advisory board brainstormed ideas. Ideas included going into new developments and teaching
classes, promoting the renovated rental spaces, and recruiting volunteers. Promotional ideas include
bookmarks with Rambling River Center events and recycled bags with Rambling River Center materials
in them.
6.2. Chair and Vice Chair Elections During the February Meeting
Chair Garlets expressed interest in another term if no one else is interested. Vice Chair Janke is also
interested in another term if no one else is interested. The board thanked them both for doing a good job.
7. Staff Report
7.1 Informational Updates
• Director Omlid showed a few pictures of the Rambling River Center. Staff is attending weekly
construction meetings. The construction company is working to get everything back on track
after the contract signing delay.
• Recreation Supervisor discussed operations at Fire Station 1. The classes are full and staff
continues to work to ease crowding. The set up of the room continues to change.
• City council interviewed Edwards and Janke for the advisory board, both were reappointed.
• We recently received $1,000 from the Sons of the American Legion for the omelet breakfast and
at the end of 2024 we received $2,500 from Finch and Daisy Consulting, and donations of $300
and $50 from members.
• Director Omlid talked about a T-Mobile Hometown Grant the City of Farmington is applying to
for funds to kick off the wayfinding plan by adding signage downtown. The downtown signage
would call out the Rambling River Center. Page has been interested in wayfinding signs for
several years. Director Omlid requested Page to write a letter of support for the city’s grant
application.
8.1. Advisory Board Roundtable
Reichert – Nothing
Edwards – Nothing
Janke – Nothing
Omlid – Nothing
Page - Nothing
Spillman - Nothing
Garlets - Nothing
9.1 Items for February 10, 2025 Meeting Agenda
• Chair and Vice-Chair Elections
• Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
• Market and Promote the Rambling River Center to New Residential Developments
• Open Meeting Law Review
• Advisory Board Bylaws Review
• Thank You Ideas for City Staff and Rambling River Center Members Who Helped with
Rambling River Center Renovation Project
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Janke and seconded by Spillman to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The meeting
was adjourned at 10:52 am.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary