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Meeting Location:
Rambling River Center
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, September 8, 2025
9:30 AM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
3.1. August 11, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes
The advisory board is being asked to review the attached draft August
11, 2025 meeting minutes, make any corrections needed, and then
approve the meeting minutes.
Agenda Item: August 11, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes - Pdf
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4. PRESENTATIONS
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
2026 Rambling River Center Fees
Agenda Item: 2026 Rambling River Center Fees - Pdf
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6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Review Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting of the Rambling River
Center
Advisory board members should come to the meeting prepared to
discuss the grand reopening and ribbon cutting event and what went
well and what they would change for future celebratory events.
Agenda Item: Review Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting of the
Rambling River Center - Pdf
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6.2. Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council
Advisory board members should be prepared to discuss the parks and
facilities schedule and locations. Board members should also be
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prepared to discuss some general guidelines for future tours with the
parks and recreation commission and city council to keep it beneficial for
all three groups.
Agenda Item: Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council - Pdf
6.3. Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Advisory board members should come prepared to discuss how each
member would like to volunteer for the breakfast and silent auction
fundraising event, volunteer schedules for basket making and day of
event, and last-minute details.
Agenda Item: Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser - Pdf
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6.4. Patio Party with Rambling River Center Members and Minnwest Bank
Board members should come to the meeting ready to listen to the
subcommittee's report and ask questions or offer suggestions as
needed. The board should also be prepared to discuss final details for
the patio party.
Agenda Item: Patio Party with Rambling River Center Members and
Minnwest Bank - Pdf
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6.5. 2025 Work Plan Progress
Advisory board members are asked to review the updated 2025 work
plan prior to the meeting and come prepared to discuss, especially the
items that were completed. The review also offers an opportunity for the
advisory board to discuss work plan items they would like to work on at
future meetings.
Agenda Item: 2025 Work Plan Progress - Pdf
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7. STAFF REPORT
7.1. Staff Report
Advisory board members should listen to the informational updates and
then ask any questions they have about the updates.
Agenda Item: Staff Report - Pdf
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8. ADVISORY BOARD ROUNDTABLE
8.1. Advisory Board Roundtable
Advisory board members are being asked to come share information or
ask questions about items not on the agenda.
Agenda Item: Advisory Board Roundtable - Pdf
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9. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING AGENDA
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9.1. Items for October 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda
Advisory board members are asked to come prepared to discuss the
staff proposed agenda items and also provide other possible agenda
items for the October 13, 2025 meeting.
Agenda Item: Items for October 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda - Pdf
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10. ADJOURN
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: August 11, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Included in the meeting packet are draft minutes from the advisory board’s August 11, 2025
meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Advisory board members should review the draft minutes to determine if there are any corrections
or edits that need to be made prior to approval.
ACTION REQUESTED:
The advisory board is being asked to review the attached draft August 11, 2025 meeting minutes,
make any corrections needed, and then approve the meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
August 11, 2025 RRCAB Draft Meeting Minutes
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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
August 11, 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, Pat Hennen, Judy Janke, Blanche
Reichert, and Jeff Spillman
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, Recreation Supervisor Missie
Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion by Edwards to approve the agenda, seconded by Janke. All persons in favor (APIF). Motion
carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion by Janke to approve July 14, 2025, meeting minutes, seconded by Reichert. APIF. Motion
carried.
4. Presentations
5. Business Items
5.1 Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Discussion regarding the cost for the breakfast ticket. Board members asked about the cost of food
items. A Kwik Trip donation request was made for orange juice, milk, coffee, and cinnamon rolls. The
decision to supply these items will not be made until the end of September, too late to figure these costs
into the price. Board members discussed $15 as being a reasonable cost, they also discussed a reduced
rate for children. Motion by Janke to run breakfast from 8:30-10:30 am with the silent auction closing at
11 am; tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for those ages 12 and under, seconded by Spillman. APIF. Motion
carried.
5.2 Patio Party with Rambling River Center Members and Minnwest Bank
Board members discussed a BBQ event with entertainment. Staff will look for a caterer that will come to
the Rambling River Center to grill. The party will be for Rambling River Center members and Minnwest
Bank staff. Board members Garlets, Page, and Spillman will form a subcommittee to work on
decorations and party details. Motion by Edwards to host BBQ celebration of the Minnwest Bank Patio
on Friday, September 26 at 12 pm; seconded by Reichert. APIF. Motion carried.
6. Discussion Items
6.1 Rambling River Center Advisory Board Photo
The advisory board photo is used on the city’s website and in the annual report. Staff took the picture of
the board outside in front of the new Rambling River Center sign.
6.2 Review Vita Attiva Pickleball Event
Board members handed out 24 bags with membership and other Rambling River Center (RRC)
information in it. It was too hot for the dulcimer group, they did not stay to play, but would go back
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another time. The pickleball players weren’t interested in exercise classes demos. Next year, ask them to
announce the demonstrations. People were interested in wood carving and trips. Pictures of programming
are needed. Staff replied new pictures will be taken as programming resumes in the remodeled building.
6.3 Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Event for the Rambling River Center
Park and Recreation Director Omlid asked for a finalized order of speakers. Rambling River Center
Advisory Board Chair Garlets will welcome and introduce Congresswoman Angie Craig’s representative.
Senator Smith’s representative will provide remarks and turn it over to Mayor Hoyt followed by Parks
and Recreation Director Omlid with the final thank you’s. We will then cut the ribbon and serve
cake/coffee. Board members should be ready to give tours. Page asked for names tags to be ready. Board
members asked for the van to be pulled out of the garage.
6.6 2025 Work Plan Progress
Chair Garlets reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives for the 2025 work plan.
7. Staff Report
7.1 Informational Updates
• Director Omlid reminded the board the Parks and Facilities Tour with the parks and recreation
commission and city council is Thursday, August 21, 2025. If you cannot go on the full tour but
are available at 6 pm, the tour will begin at the Rambling River Center.
• Currently. we have sold 46 raffle tickets.
• The Minnwest Bank Patio furniture is on order. We will have a swing, three picnic tables with
umbrellas, two benches, and waste/recycling receptacles.
• The roller shades are to be shipped this week and then will be installed.
8.1. Advisory Board Roundtable
Reichert – Nothing
Janke – Nothing
Omlid – Nothing
Page – Nothing
Spillman – Nothing
Edwards - Nothing
Hennen – Nothing
Garlets – Have we ever thought about a lit and locked display case for senior members to display and
sell their crafts? Is there a way to have the TV screen display the center’s events? Staff will get a
software quote from the IT department, but until it can be purchased, we will display a large sign with
daily events.
9.1 Items for September 8, 2025, Meeting Agenda
• 2026 Rambling River Center Fees
• Review Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting for the Rambling River Center
• Raffle Fundraiser with the Farmington Rotary
• Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
• Patio Party with Rambling River Center Members and Minnwest Bank
• 2025 Work Plan Progress
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Spillman and seconded by Edwards to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:02 am.
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Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor and Recording Secretary
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2026 Rambling River Center Fees
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
Annually the Rambling River Center Advisory Board (RRCAB) reviews the current Rambling River
Center (RRC) fees and then makes a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Commission if
any fees should be increased, decreased, or remain the same.
DISCUSSION:
Attached is the staff recommended fees for the RRC for 2026. Staff is recommending the following
increases:
Membership is increased to $45, which includes tax.
Jack & Bev McKnight Fitness Center non-member one time visitor pass increased to $10.
Staff is also recommending the following rental changes:
Banquet room rentals are proposed to increase to $130 an hour, with a minimum of four (4)
hours. This includes one (1) hour of set up. It also includes use of the Minnwest Bank Patio,
sound system, and three (3) hours of cleaning (this is an additional hour from 2025).
A new 10-hour banquet room rental fee of $1,300 is proposed, which includes two (2) hours
of set up which equals 12 hours.
The cleaning fee is proposed to change to $80 an hour for every hour after three hours of
cleaning.
Empire Room rentals are proposed to increase to $95 for a 2-hour minimum, and $48 for
each additional hour.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff is requesting the RRCAB review the recommended 2026 RRC fees, be prepared to discuss
during the meeting, and make a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
Rambling River Center Fees Proposed 2026
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2026 Staff Recommended Rambling River Center Fees
Rambling River Center Fees
Annual Membership
Includes Fitness Center
Rambling River Center Room
Rental Rates
Rambling River center Damage
Deposit Banquet Room
Rambling River Center Damage
Deposit Meeting Room
Fitness Room Non-Member One
Time Visitor Pass
Rambling River Center
Non-Member Visitor Fee
Rambling River Center Newsletter
Advertisement
2” x 1” colored ad space for 1 year
Sound System Rental
2025
$41.00 includes tax
See Schedule G
$500.00
$75.00
$9.00 includes tax
$6.00 includes tax
$100.00 includes tax
$151.00 includes tax
2026
$45.00 includes tax
See Schedule G
Same
Same
$10.00 includes tax
Same
Same
Included in Room Rental Fees
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2026 Staff Recommended Rambling River Center Fees
Schedule G all fees include tax
Room Name
Banquet Room
• 130 person capacity
• Included use of
kitchenette and
Minnwest Bank Patio
Empire Room
• 57 person capacity
Nicolai Board Room
• 15 person capacity
Harry and Louise Ross Room
• 30 person capacity
2025
$440 4/hour minimum rental this
includes 1 hour for set up. This
equals 5 hours.
N/A
$110 each additional hour
Additional cleaning fee
$75/Hr. if more than 2 hours of
cleaning is needed.
$90 2/hour minimum rental
$45 each additional hour
$20 2/hour minimum rental
$10 each additional hour
$70 2/hour minimum rental
$35 each additional hour
2026
$520 4/hour minimum rental this
includes 1 hour for set up. This
equals 5 hours.
$1,300 10/hour minimum rental
this includes 2 hours for set up.
This equals 12 hours.
$130 each additional hour
Additional cleaning fee
$80/Hr. if more than 3 hours of
cleaning is needed.
$95 2/hour minimum rental
$48 each additional hour
Same
Same
Same
Same
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Review Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting of the Rambling River Center
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The grand reopening and ribbon cutting event was held on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 am.
Mayor Hoyt, Congresswoman Angie Craig, Advisory Board Chair Mary Garlets and Parks and
Recreation Director Kellee Omlid provided comments. Senator Tina Smith couldn’t make it but her
staff, Saolia Tucker, read Senator Smith's comments. Advisory board chair Garlets then cut the
ribbon. JLG Architects, CM Construction Company, city council, parks and recreation commission,
business and community members, city staff and Rambling River Center members were in
attendance.
Celebratory cake and coffee were provided and advisory members led tours of the facility.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members should come to the meeting prepared to discuss the grand reopening and
ribbon cutting event and what went well and what they would change for future celebratory events.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Review Parks and Facilities Tour with Parks and Recreation Commission and City
Council
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The Rambling River Center Advisory Board, parks and recreation commission, and city council had
a parks and facilities tour on Thursday, August 21. The tour began with a walk through of the newly,
remodeled Rambling River Center.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members should be prepared to discuss the parks and facilities schedule and
locations. Board members should also be prepared to discuss some general guidelines for future
tours with the parks and recreation commission and city council to keep it beneficial for all three
groups.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The breakfast and silent auction fundraisers have been held annually since 2007. The 2025 annual
breakfast and silent auction will be held on Saturday, October 11. The breakfast will be catered by
Ptacek's and includes hashbrown egg bakes and fruit trays. Cinnamon rolls, coffee, orange juice,
and milk have been requested as a donation from Kwik Trip. Staff was notified Kwik Trip will
donate a $200 gift card to purchase the aforementioned items.
DISCUSSION:
At the August 11, 2025 meeting the advisory board approved ticket prices as $15 for adults and $10
for children ages 12 and under. They also designated the time of the breakfast as 8:30-10:30 am
and the silent auction to close at 11 am.
Silent auction item donation letters will be mailed to businesses in early September.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members should come prepared to discuss how each member would like to
volunteer for the breakfast and silent auction fundraising event, volunteer schedules for basket
making and day of event, and last-minute details.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Patio Party with Rambling River Center Members and Minnwest Bank
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The Rambling River Center Advisory Board's (RRCAB) work plan for 2025 includes a goal to
complete and celebrate the addition of the Minnwest Bank Patio to the Rambling River Center.
Minnwest Bank staff would be invited to the event to be thanked for and celebrate the addition of
the new outdoor patio to the Rambling River Center.
DISCUSSION:
At the August 11, 2025, meeting, the RRCAB approved a BBQ event for Friday, September 26,
2025 to start at noon. A subcommittee of Garlets, Page, and Spillman was formed to discuss
decorations and party details.
At the meeting, staff will provide an update on the menu and entertainment.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Board members should come to the meeting ready to listen to the subcommittee's report and ask
questions or offer suggestions as needed. The board should also be prepared to discuss final
details for the patio party.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2025 Work Plan Progress
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The annual work plan is reviewed at every monthly meeting to measure the progress being made.
DISCUSSION:
An updated work plan is included in the meeting packet. The updated work plan shows in red what
items have been completed during or after the August 11, 2025 meeting. Items in bold black were
items completed prior to the August 11, 2025 meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are asked to review the updated 2025 work plan prior to the meeting and
come prepared to discuss, especially the items that were completed. The review also offers an
opportunity for the advisory board to discuss work plan items they would like to work on at future
meetings.
ATTACHMENTS:
2025 RRC Advisory Board Work Plan 090825
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Rambling River Center Advisory Board
2025 Work Plan
Goal #1: Plan and host a grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate and
show off the remodeled Rambling River Center.
Status: Completed
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the grand reopening and ribbon cutting details will be finalized.
Status: Completed. At their April 14, 2025, meeting, the advisory board chose August
13, 2025, as the preferred date and August 14, 2025, as the back-up date for the grand
reopening and ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting will be held at 10 am and coffee and
cake will be served. It will be open to the public and all project partners will be invited.
2. By May 1, publicity will have started.
Status: Completed. The invitation was included in the River and Currents. Invitations
were sent to all project partners, city staff, organizations, and Rambling River Center
members on the email list.
3. By September 30, a grand reopening and ribbon cutting will have happened.
Status: Completed. The grand reopening and ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday,
August 13 at 10 am.
Goal #2: Complete and celebrate the addition of the Minnwest Bank Patio to the Rambling
River Center.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board will have discussed the outdoor patio, furnishings,
landscaping, etc.
2. By April 1, furniture will be selected for the outdoor patio.
Status: Completed. Patio furniture including tables with umbrellas, benches, swing,
and trash and recycling receptacles have been ordered.
3. By May 1, details for a Patio Party to dedicate the Minnwest Bank Patio will be finalized.
Status: Completed. A BBQ will be held on Friday, September 26 at noon with an
entertainer playing country music.
4. By October 31, a Patio Party with Minnwest Bank will have happened to celebrate the
addition of the patio.
Goal #3: Review and recommend 2026 Rambling River Center fees and charges to the city
council.
Objectives:
1. By July 1, review and discuss the 2026 RRC fees and charges and determine if any
revisions should be made to the 2026 fees and charges.
2. By August 1, forward recommended RRC fees and charges to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
3. By September 30, the Parks and Recreation Commission will have reviewed and
approved the 2026 RRC fees and charges and will recommend to the City Council to
approve them.
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4. By December 31, the City Council will have acted on the Advisory Board and Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended 2026 RRC fees and charges.
Goal #4: Raise at least $15,000 from fundraising events and donations to fund future
Rambling River Center capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture purchases.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, discuss current fundraising events to see if any changes should be made to
the existing fundraising events and a discussion should occur about creating a new
fundraising event.
Status: Completed. At their February 10 meeting, the board discussed adding an event.
Ideas included a gala or casino night.
2. By July 1, assist with and complete at least one fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. On May 3, 2025, the annual Arts and Crafts Fair was held.
3. By September 1, assist with and complete at least a second fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. On May 17, 2025, a Steak Fry was held in conjunction with the
Veteran’s Steak Fry Committee and Future Farmers of America students.
4. By October 1, assist with and complete at least a third fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. Kiss the Pig and the Bike Auction were held on June 28, 2025, as
part of Top the Tater Days.
5. By December 31, assist with and complete at least a fourth fundraising activity.
Goal #5: Participate in a parks and facilities tour with the Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council.
Status: Completed
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council
will have identified a date to have a tour.
Status: Completed. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 6 pm was chosen for the parks and
facilities tour with the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.
2. By June 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the Advisory
Board.
Status: Completed. The Rambling River Center will be the first stop on the tour. Other
locations might include the Rambling River Park warming house, Troy Hills Park, and
Daisy Knoll Park.
3. By July 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Status: Completed. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the tour stops and
schedule at their July 9, 2025 meeting.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Status: Completed. The parks and facilities tour was held on Thursday, August 21.
Goal #6: Collaborate with Veteran’s Groups for more involvement at the Rambling River
Center.
Objectives:
1. By March 31, a date, time, and details for a veteran’s recognition and thank you event
(coffee and dessert) will have been discussed, finalized, and approved.
Status: Completed. Board members chose Thursday, May 22 at 9:00 am to host the
veteran’s recognition and thank you event.
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2. By May 31, the Advisory Board will host a coffee and dessert event for veterans.
Status: Completed. Board members chose and hosted a veteran’s recognition and thank
you event on July 2, 2025, at 9:00 am.
By August 1, the Advisory Board will have evaluated the coffee event and discussed
additional ways to collaborate with veteran’s groups.
Status: Completed. The event was well received; plans have been made to hold another
veteran’s thank you coffee event the day before Veteran’s Day.
3. By September 1, the Advisory Board will have met with and learned more about the
identified veteran’s groups and brainstormed with them ways to collaborate.
4. By December 1, a second collaboration with a veteran’s group(s) will have taken place.
Goal #7: Market and promote the Rambling River Center to new residential developments
in Farmington.
Status: Completed
Objectives:
1. By March 1, discuss and develop a plan for promotion of the Rambling River Center to
new residential developments.
Status: Completed. The board discussed and decided to purchase tote bags with the
Rambling River Center logo and information on them, have an open house when the
Center reopens, visit with The Emery residents when occupancy rates are higher, and
explore fitness classes and pickleball events at Vita Attiva.
2. By May 1, send Rambling River Center representative(s) to meet with residents of new
residential developments (i.e. Vita Attiva, The Emery, etc.).
Status: Completed. Advisory board members and group leaders attended and talked
with people at the pickleball tournament at Vita Attiva on Saturday, July 26.
3. By July 1, mail Rambling River Center promotional materials to new residents.
Status: Completed. Advisory board members handed out 24 Rambling River Center
logo bags with membership information, FSP applications, River (newsletter), business
card and pen at the pickleball tournament at Vita Attiva on Saturday, July 26.
4. By October 1, invite and host Farmington area residents to an open house and tour of the
newly renovated Rambling River Center.
Status: Completed. The entire community was invited to the grand reopening and
ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 13.
Goal #8: Thank all City of Farmington staff and Rambling River Center members who
facilitated the move and kept programming going during the Rambling River Center
renovation project.
Status: Completed
Objectives:
1. By March 1, thank you idea(s) will have brainstormed and decided.
Status: Completed. The board discussed that staff members and volunteers that
assisted with the move will receive a gift bag/box with treats and a handwritten thank
you. These will be distributed by advisory board members.
2. By April 1 all materials to facilitate the thank you will have been secured and/or
arranged.
Status: Completed. At their April 14, 2025, meeting, the advisory board finalized
decisions regarding the thank you’s, bags, and items to be included in the bag. Staff
ordered all the items.
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3. By May 31, thank you’ s / thank you event will have happened.
Status: Completed. Rambling River Center Advisory Board members brought Thank
You’s to staff, firefighters, and city council the third and fourth weeks in June.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Staff Report
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
During each meeting staff provides an informational update that does not require advisory board
approval.
DISCUSSION:
City Administrator
Rambling River Center Program / Members Report through August
Raffle Fundraiser with the Farmington Rotary
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members should listen to the informational updates and then ask any questions
they have about the updates.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Advisory Board Roundtable
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
The advisory board roundtable occurs during every monthly meeting.
DISCUSSION:
The advisory board roundtable agenda item provides an opportunity for advisory board members to
share information or ask questions of staff about items that are not on the agenda. No formal
decisions can be made during the advisory board roundtable.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are being asked to come share information or ask questions about items
not on the agenda.
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RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: Items for October 13, 2025 Meeting Agenda
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Sep 08 2025
INTRODUCTION:
This item is for staff and advisory board members to identify possible items for the next meeting
agenda.
DISCUSSION:
Rambling River Center Operations Report
Review Raffle Fundraiser with the Farmington Rotary
Review Patio Party with Rambling River Center Members and Minnwest Bank
Review Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Veteran's Recognition and Thank You Event
2026 Work Plan Ideas
2025 Work Plan Progress
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are asked to come prepared to discuss the staff proposed agenda items
and also provide other possible agenda items for the October 13, 2025 meeting.
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