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Meeting Location:
Rambling River Center
325 Oak Street
Farmington, MN 55024
RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, March 9, 2026
9:30 AM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. APPROVE MINUTES
3.1. February 9, 2026 Draft Meeting Minutes
The advisory board is being asked to review the attached draft February
9, 2026 meeting minutes, make any corrections needed, and then
approve the meeting minutes.
Agenda Item: February 9, 2026 Draft Meeting Minutes - Pdf
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4. PRESENTATIONS
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Rambling River Center Advisory Board Photo
Advisory board members should come to the meeting prepared for a
group photo, so it can be posted to the city’s website.
Agenda Item: Rambling River Center Advisory Board Photo - Pdf
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6.2. Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
The advisory board is asked to come to the meeting prepared to discuss
a subcommittee, volunteers, and promotion.
Agenda Item: Arts and Crafts Fundraiser - Pdf
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6.3. Volunteer Recognition and Thank You Event
Advisory board members are asked to come to the meeting prepared to
listen to the subcommittee's update and make any final decisions
regarding the event.
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Agenda Item: Volunteer Recognition and Thank You Event - Pdf
6.4. Veteran's Event to Celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom
Board members should come to the meeting prepared to discuss and
narrow down ideas, dates, and possible partners for a veteran's event to
celebrate 250 years of American freedom.
Agenda Item: Veteran's Event to Celebrate 250 Years of American
Freedom - Pdf
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6.5. Fundraising Events
Advisory board members are asked to come to the meeting prepared to
discuss current fundraising events to see if any changes should be
made to the existing events, creating a new event(s), and possible
partners.
Agenda Item: Fundraising Events - Pdf
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6.6. Financial Support Program
The advisory board is being asked to come to the meeting prepared to
review the Financial Support Program, discuss, and make any
recommendations for changes if needed.
Agenda Item: Financial Support Program - Pdf
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6.7. 2026 Work Plan Progress
Advisory board members are asked to review the updated 2026 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: 2026 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 April 13, 2026 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 April 13, 2026 meeting.
Agenda Item: Items for April 13, 2026 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: February 9, 2026 Draft Meeting Minutes
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
Included in the meeting packet are draft minutes from the advisory board’s February 9,
2026 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 February 9, 2026 meeting
minutes, make any corrections needed, and then approve the meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
February 9, 2026 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
February 9, 2026 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Chair Garlets called meeting to order at 9:30 am.
Members Present: Mary Garlets, Pennie Page, Judy Janke, Rachel Edwards, Maureen
Kunde and Jeff Spillman
Members Absent: Blanche Reichert
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kellee Omlid, RRC Program Assistant
Stacey Popp
2. Approve Agenda
Motion by Spillman to approve the agenda, seconded by Edwards. All persons in favor
(APIF). Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion by Janke to approve January 12, 2026, meeting minutes, seconded by
Edwards. APIF. Motion carried.
4. Presentations
Welcome to new Rambling River Center Advisory Board member Maureen Kunde.
Page and Reichert were also reappointed.
5. Business Items
5.1 Chair and Vice Chair Elections
Director Omlid reminded board members the chair and vice chair positions are one-
year terms running February 2026 – January 2027. Garlets was nominated for chair by
Edwards, seconded by Janke. No other nominations for chair. APIF. Motion carried.
Janke was nominated for vice chair by Spillman, seconded by Edwards. No other
nominations for the vice chair. APIF. Motion carried.
6. Discussion Items
6.1 Open Meeting Law Review
The open meeting law was reviewed.
6.2 Advisory Board Bylaws Review
The advisory board bylaws were reviewed.
6.3 Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
Garlets reviewed pricing for the vendors. A subcommittee for this event will be created
at the March meeting. Board members discussed having language on the application
form /confirmation information stating that if the vendor leaves early, they may not be
invited back for future events.
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Page recommended making sure we have vendor IDs so volunteers sitting at the
entrance do not keep repeating information to the vendors that is intended for the
attendees. We had vendor IDs last year; they may not have been handed out. This
year we will make sure to have the volunteers hand out the vendor IDs.
We will put the lawn signs out the Monday before the event; it was also suggested to
have some signs posted around town to attend and register as a vendor. Discussed
how last year Faith Methodist Church, Community Room, and the Rambling River
Center all had craft events the same day. Staff will contact both organizations and
see if they are doing their events again this year, if so, if we can advertise together.
6.4 Volunteer Recognition and Thank You Event
The subcommittee of Edwards and Janke collaborated with staff to schedule the event
for Thursday, April 9 at 1:30 pm. Staff scheduled Gary Rue as entertainment. The board
and staff will serve cake, ice cream, and coffee. We have 52 volunteers plus the
weekly high school students; we are planning for 60-70 volunteers.
Board members want handwritten thank you notes to give to the volunteers. Staff will
bring thank you’ s and volunteer names and addresses to the March meeting.
Decorations and banners have been ordered.
Recommended for the volunteer thank you bags:
o Thank you card
o Life Savers with volunteers are our “life savers" daily
o Ink pens that have written thank you notes on them
o Page brought two Cricut gift boxes as examples that could hold the lifesavers
and the other a chocolate bar
▪ Staff will ask a Rambling River Center volunteer, who does the Cricut
classes, to provide an estimate of time and cost to do gift boxes. Staff will
forward information to the subcommittee.
Invitations will be mailed to volunteers. Subcommittee is still looking into centerpieces.
6.5 Top the Tater Days
Discussion regarding the bike auction and Kiss the Pig as the fundraisers, along with the
train display, and waffle breakfast traffic. Discussed adding a bake sale or lemonade
and cookies. The board is not sure on time and that it would / may compete with food
trucks. Discussed highlighting Rambling River Center membership and
rentals. Discussed an event that would have more of an informational focus instead of
a fundraiser. Board members then discussed the Top the Tater Day’s schedule: Thursday
the Library is tentatively doing a trivia event from 4-5 pm, there is also a blood drive at
the Rambling River Center on Friday. On Saturday morning, the waffle breakfast will be
entering and exiting through the patio directly to the large tent.
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Reminder that July is the 250th anniversary of American freedom and there may be
fireworks on Friday night of Top the Tater Days to celebrate. Discussion regarding
having something at RRC during the week. Concerns include having enough
volunteers to do something.
6.6 2026 Work Plan Progress
Chair Garlets reviewed the progress of the goals and objectives of the 2026 Work Plan.
Goal #1
At the March meeting, the board will form a subcommittee to plan the details for a
veteran’s event to be held in the summer. Ideas include having a picnic on the patio
with hot dogs and chips. It was suggested to check with the VFW and/or American
Legion to see if they would want to partner on an event.
Goal #4
Questions about the curb and striping parking lines in front of the McKnight Fitness
Center; Director Omlid stated this is on the agenda for an upcoming meeting with
Public Works, so will have more information next month.
Goal #5
The parks and facility tour usually happens in August and Director Omlid will share the
proposed date at the March meeting.
Goal #8
The tri-fold brochure needs to be updated with new pictures of the renovated
Rambling River Center.
7. Staff Report
7.1 Informational Updates
• Membership is currently at 406.
• The adult changing station has been installed; staff are waiting to hear back from
Koala Care to confirm it is ready to be used. Once it is confirmed, Building
Maintenance will post the signs. The board had approved paying for the additional
installation costs of $6,126 out of fundraising / donation monies, but staff went back
to Dakota County to ask if there was additional funding available to assist with the
increased installation costs. The Communities for All review committee agreed to
fund the extra, unanticipated installation costs. Staff will bring a thank you card to
the March meeting, so board members can sign it to send to Dakota County.
• Roof top units have been fixed and there will be training on Wednesday for staff to
learn more about the operations and controls.
8.1. Advisory Board Roundtable
Page - Mentioned the Joy Collaborative, she is on the Board of Directors, and this
nonprofit offers sensory input rooms and maybe this would be good for Top the Tator
Days. Director Omlid recommended they visit the Top the Tator Days website and look
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at being an exhibitor so their van can be set up in a location where families could
utilize it.
Janke – Nothing
Spillman – Nothing
Kunde – Nothing
Garlets - Nothing
Edwards - Any volunteer ideas let her or Janke know.
9.1 Items for March 9, 2026, Meeting Agenda
• Arts and Craft Fundraiser
• Volunteer Recognition
• Event at Top the Tater Days
• Veteran’s Event to Celebrate 205th Anniversary of America’s Freedom
• Rambling River Center Tri-fold Brochure
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Page and seconded by Janke to adjourn the meeting, APIF. Motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 am.
Respectfully Submitted
Stacey Poop, RRC Program Assistant 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: Rambling River Center Advisory Board Photo
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
Annually a group photo of the advisory board is taken, so it can be used for public
purposes. The photo will be posted on the city’s website and used in the Parks and
Recreation Department’s annual report.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members should come to the meeting prepared for a group photo, so it
can be posted to the city’s website.
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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: Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
The Rambling River Center's (RRC) arts and crafts fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May
2, 2026, from 9 am - 3 pm at the Schmitz-Maki Arena.
DISCUSSION:
At the February 9, 2026 meeting, board members suggested forming a subcommittee to
assist staff with volunteers and promotions.
Staff will provide an update at the meeting on the number of vendors registered.
ACTION REQUESTED:
The advisory board is asked to come to the meeting prepared to discuss a subcommittee,
volunteers, and promotion.
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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: Volunteer Recognition and Thank You Event
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
The Rambling River Center Advisory Board's (RRCAB) Work Plan for 2026 includes a goal to
plan and hold a volunteer recognition and thank you event at the Rambling River Center.
The volunteer recognition thank you event is scheduled for Thursday, April 9 at 1:30 pm.
DISCUSSION:
At the February 9, 2026, meeting, the advisory board asked for the names of the volunteers
and thank you cards be brought to the March meeting to complete.
The subcommittee of board members Edwards and Janke will provide an update
regarding the event.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are asked to come to the meeting prepared to listen to the
subcommittee's update and make any final decisions regarding the event.
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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: Veteran's Event to Celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
The Rambling River Center Advisory Board's (RRCAB) 2026 Work Plan includes a goal to host
a veteran's event to celebrate 250 years of American freedom.
DISCUSSION:
During the January 12, 2026 meeting, board members began discussing ideas and dates
for a veteran's event to celebrate 250 years of American freedom. One idea was to have
a picnic on the patio to include hotdogs and chips. It was suggested to see if Minnwest
Bank would be interested in being a part of the event.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Board members should come to the meeting prepared to discuss and narrow down ideas,
dates, and possible partners for a veteran's event to celebrate 250 years of American
freedom.
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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: Fundraising Events
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
The Rambling River Center Advisory Board's work plan for 2026 includes a goal to "Raise at
least $15,000 from fundraising events and donations to fund future Rambling River Center
capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture purchases.".
DISCUSSION:
The current fundraiser calendar is as follows:
January 11 - Sons of the American Legion Omelet Breakfast
February - none
March - none
April - none
May 3 - Arts and Crafts Fair
May - none
June 27 - Bike Auction
June 27 - Kiss the Pig
July - none
August - none
September - Raffle with Farmington Rotary, MDC Cards
October - Breakfast and Silent Auction
November - none
December - none
Ongoing - Happy Harry's Furniture
Ongoing - Shred Right
Chair Garlets spoke with the Farmington Greenhouse regarding potential fundraising
partnerships. They offered the following options:
1. "We could do a hanging basket or spring planter private class. Typically we charge
$40 for hanging basket workshops and $60 for spring planter workshops. We could
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add $10 to the ticket price and you get that $10/ticket back after the workshop via
check or Venmo."
2. "We could do a higher priced planter "subscription" that is good for a basic spring,
fall and winter planter at $200 with you receiving 15% back from each subscription
sold."
3. "We could also create an order form for people to pre-order hanging baskets, patio
planters or flats of annuals or veggies with a percentage going back to you."
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are asked to come to the meeting prepared to discuss current
fundraising events to see if any changes should be made to the existing events, creating a
new event(s), and possible partners.
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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: Financial Support Program
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
The Rambling River Center Advisory Board's (RRCAB) 2026 Work Plan includes a goal to
review and update, if needed, the Financial Support Program guidelines and information.
DISCUSSION:
Federal the through funding approved was for River Rambling the 2013, In Center
Government’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to establish the Financial Support Program. The
Financial Support Program provides financial assistance to adults age 50 and older to help
cover the cost of participating in programs and/or purchasing an annual membership at
the Rambling River Center.
To qualify, participants must:
Live within Independent School District #192.
Be age 62 or older (automatically eligible based on age);
or
Be between ages 50-61 and meet the low-to-moderate-income guidelines as
identified on the CDBG Self-Certification Form.
While proof of eligibility is required, the process is simple.
The funding history at the Rambling River Center since the program's inception:
2013 - 2017: Each eligible applicant could receive up to $50.
2018: Due to funds being depleted each year, the award amount was reduced to
$35 to allow more individuals to benefit (this matched the membership fee at the
time).
2019: When the membership fee increased to $37, the Financial Support Program
award amount was increased to $37.
2020: Due to continued funding limitations and inability to meet all requests, the
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award amount was reduced to $25.
The Financial Support Program award currently remains at $25 per eligible participant per
year.
Included in the packet is the Financial Support Program Application and Dakota County's
Income Self-Certification Form. Please note no changes can be made to the Income
Self-Certification Form.
ACTION REQUESTED:
The advisory board is being asked to come to the meeting prepared to review the
Financial Support Program, discuss, and make any recommendations for changes if
needed.
ATTACHMENTS:
Financial_Support_Program
2025 Self Certification_updated Sept 2025
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325 Oak St. | 651-280-6970
RRC's Financial Support Program
All applicants ages 50-62 requesting financial support must live in Independent School District #192.
Applicants 62 and over. Please complete front of form.
• Applicant qualify automatically if 62 years of age and older living in Independent School District #192.
Applicants between ages 50 and 62 may qualify by showing proof of income by completing HUD’s Self Certification Form.
Please complete front and back of form.
• 50 years of age and older living in Independent School District #192 ) also qualify. If they live in a low to moderate income
house hold as defined by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) living in Independent School
District #192
The maximum annual amount will be $25 per household member.
Specifically list the Membership and/or Program, and the Amount you are requesting.
Request can NOT be made to “hold” money, only requests for current programs will be processed. You will need to fill out a
new form so staff can track additional requests:
Applicant’s Name: Birth Date:
Address: City/State/Zip:
Phone Number: List number of family members living in household:
Email: Participant New to FSP Yes/No:
Name of Request (Program Name, Membership, etc.): Amount Requested: $
Signature of Applicant: Date:
NOTICE: The application period is for the annual calendar year. Any change in income that would cause the applicant to exceed the income eligible limits
set forth by HUD will cause the applicant to no longer be eligible for this program unless the applicant’s income level changes and meets the income
eligible limits set by HUD. A new application form must be completed each calendar year in longer to verify that the applicant meets the current income
eligible limits set by HUD. Please allow for a period of at least five (5) business days to determine scholarship eligibility.
Acknowledgement of Correct Information:
I acknowledge that the information contained on this application is accurate and correct. I hereby give permission to the Farmington Parks and Recreation
Department to verify this information. I understand that if any information on this application is found to be incorrect, my privileges of applying for
financial support could be revoked.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Request is: Approved Denied Date in Computer: Signature of
Parks and Recreation Director or Designee
Business Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
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Income Self-Certification Form – 2025 (Effective 4/1/2025, Updated 9/16/2025)
Dakota County CDBG Program
Information on annual family income and race is required to determine eligibility for public services funded with
federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Each participant must indicate the number of
people in their household and CHECK THE BOX that contains the amount of annual family income.
INCOME is defined as the total annual gross income of all family and non -family members 18+ years old living
within the household. All sources of income must be counted from all persons in the household based on
anticipated income expected within the next 12 months.
Please check your Income Range based on your Family Size (for example if there are 5 people in your
household, go to HH of 5; if there are 8 or more in your household go to HH of 8):
Household of 1: ☐ $0 - $27,800 ☐ $27,801 - $46,350 ☐ $46,351 - $72,950 ☐ $72,951+
Household of 2: ☐ $0 - $31,800 ☐ $31,801 - $53,000 ☐ $53,001 - $83,400 ☐ $83,401+
Household of 3: ☐ $0 - $35,750 ☐ $35,751 - $59,600 ☐ $59,601 - $93,800 ☐ $93,801+
Household of 4: ☐ $0 - $39,700 ☐ $39,701 - $66,200 ☐ $66,201 - $104,200 ☐ $104,201+
Household of 5: ☐ $0 - $42,900 ☐ $42,901 - $71,500 ☐ $71,501 - $112,550 ☐ $112,551+
Household of 6: ☐ $0 - $46,100 ☐ $46,101 - $76,800 ☐ $76,801 - $120,900 ☐ $120,901+
Household of 7: ☐ $0 - $49,250 ☐ $49,251 - $82,100 ☐ $82,101 - $129,250 ☐ $129,251+
Household of 8: ☐ $0 - $52,450 ☐ $52,451 - $87,400 ☐ $87,401 - $137,550 ☐ $137,551+
Please calculate your total assets, including (a) checking, savings and other account balances; (b) tax
assessed value of real estate owned other than your home; (c) cash value/equity of any Life Insurance
Policy; and (d) any other assets. NOTE: a percentage of assets will be calculated by staff as part of income
(example: $100,000 assets x 2.0% = $2,000).
Total Assets = $___________________
Please check your Ethnicity (pick 1 of 2): ☐Hispanic or ☐Non-Hispanic
Please check your Race (pick 1 of 10 choices):
☐ White ☐ Black or African American
☐ Asian & White ☐ American Indian or Alaskan Native
☐ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ☐ Other
☐ Black/African American & White ☐ American Indian/Alaskan Native & White
☐ Asian ☐ American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black
Does your family have a FEMALE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Are you a citizen of the United States and/or lawfully within the United States? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Program or Activity ________________________________ Dates of Participation _________________
Birth Date of Participant _______________________________
APPLICANT STATEMENT: I hereby certify that the information on this form is accurate and complete. I understand that
this self-certification may be subject to further verification by the agency providing services, the City, the Dakota County
CDA, or the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. I, therefore, authorize such verification, and I will provide
supporting documents, if necessary. WARNING: Title 18, Section 1001 of the U.S. Code states that a person is guilty of a
felony for knowingly and willingly making false or fraudulent statements to any department of the U.S. Government.
____________________________________
Participant or Beneficiary Name (Please Print)
_______________________________________________________ __________________
Signature (Parent or Guardian, if participant is under 18 years old) Date Page 18 of 25
RAMBLING RIVER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Rambling River Center Advisory Board
From: Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
Department: Parks & Recreation
Subject: 2026 Work Plan Progress
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
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 February 9, 2026 meeting. Items
in bold black were items completed prior to the February 9, 2026 meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Advisory board members are asked to review the updated 2026 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:
2026 Work Plan 030926
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Rambling River Center Advisory Board
2026 Work Plan
Goal #1: Plan and host a veteran’s event to celebrate 250 years of American
Freedom, 1776 – 2026.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, details will be finalized for a veteran’s event celebrating 250
years of American freedom.
2. By May 1, publicity will have started.
3. By August 1, the veteran’s event celebrating 250 years of American
freedom will have happened.
Goal #2: Celebrate volunteers at the Rambling River Center with a volunteer
recognition event.
Objectives:
1. By February 1, the advisory board will have discussed ideas for volunteer
recognition.
Status: Completed. Several ideas were discussed and a subcommittee of
Edwards and Janke was formed at the January 12, 2026, meeting.
2. By March 1, program details will be finalized.
3. By April 1, all volunteers at the Rambling River Center will have been
invited to participate.
4. By April 30, a volunteer recognition event will have happened to
celebrate and honor the volunteers at the Rambling River Center.
Goal #3: Collaborate with Top the Tater Days for more involvement at the
Rambling River Center.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, a date, time, and details for a Top the Tater event will have
been discussed.
2. By May 1, details of the event will be finalized.
3. By June 30, the advisory board will have hosted a Top the Tater event.
4. By August 1, the advisory board will have evaluated the event.
Goal #4: Create curb and stripe parking in front of the McKnight Fitness Center
where the former garage apron was located.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, curb options will have been researched to add additional street
parking in front of the Rambling River Center.
2. By August 1, a curb solution will have been approved by City of
Farmington Engineering and Public Works, and, if necessary, fundraising
monies approved to pay for it.
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3. By September 1, all materials to facilitate curbing will have been secured
and/or arranged.
4. By October 31, curb and striping will have happened.
Goal #5: 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 and make any changes
necessary to existing fundraising events.
By July 1, assist with and complete at least one fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The Son’s of the American Legion Omelet Breakfast
was held on January 11, 2026.
2. By September 1, assist with and complete at least a second fundraising
activity.
3. By October 1, assist with and complete at least a third fundraising activity.
4. By December 31, assist with and complete at least a fourth fundraising
activity.
Goal #6: Participate in a park and facilities tour with the Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, the Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and
City Council will have identified a date to have a tour.
2. By June 1, a draft list of parks and facilities to tour will be reviewed by the
Advisory Board.
3. By July 1, a final list of parks and facilities to tour will be approved by the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
4. By October 1, a parks and facilities tour will have occurred.
Goal #7: Review and recommend 2027 Rambling River Center fees and charges
to the city council.
Objectives:
1. By August 1, review and discuss the 2027 RRC fees and charges and
determine if any revisions should be made to the 2027 fees and charges.
2. By September 1, forward recommended 2027 RRC fees and charges to
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
3. By October 31, the Parks and Recreation Commission will have reviewed
and approved the 2027 RRC fees and charges and will recommend the
City Council to approve them.
4. By December 31, the City Council will have acted on the Advisory Board
and Parks and Recreation Commission recommended 2027 RRC fees and
charges.
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Goal #8: Update Rambling River Center brochure to increase exposure in the
Farmington Community focusing on residents living in apartments in Farmington.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, research all apartments in the Farmington area.
2. By April 1, have a rough draft of the updated brochure.
3. By May 1, have a final draft of the updated brochure.
4. By July 1, have the updated brochure printed.
5. By August 15, send introductory Rambling River Center materials to all
apartments in the Farmington area.
6. By November 1, host at least two resident meetings in Farmington apartments
to promote the Rambling River Center.
Goal #9: Collaborate with the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff to
update the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Systems Plan.
Objectives:
1. By June 1, understand what the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Systems Plan entails.
2. By October 1, participate, along with the Parks and Recreation Commission
and staff, in a community engagement activity.
3. By December 1, participate, as needed, in preparing the plan.
Goal #10: Review and update, if needed, the Financial Support Program (FSP)
guidelines and information.
Objectives:
1. By April 1, the Rambling River Center Advisory Board will have reviewed and
approved any updates to the current FSP guidelines and application form.
2. By July 1, review and approve any updates to the FSP funding amounts to
individuals.
3. By August 1, review and approve any updates to the FSP informational
literature and brochure.
4. By September 1, any changes or updates to the FSP will have been
implemented.
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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 - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
During each meeting staff provides an informational update that does not require advisory
board approval.
DISCUSSION:
The following updates will be provided at the meeting:
End of Year Balance for Fundraising/Donations
Membership Numbers
Curb and Parking in Front of the McKnight Fitness Center
Top the Tater Days Event
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 - Mar 09 2026
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 April 13, 2026 Meeting Agenda
Meeting: Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Mar 09 2026
INTRODUCTION:
This item is for staff and advisory board members to identify possible items for the next
meeting agenda.
DISCUSSION:
Thus far staff has identified the following possible items for the April 13, 2026 meeting.
Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
Review Volunteer Recognition and Thank You Event
Veteran's Event to Celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom
Top the Tater Days Event
Park and Facilities Tour with Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council
2026 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 April 13, 2026 meeting.
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