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Home My WebLink About20251022 Packet AGENDA Youth Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3:45 PM Steeple Center in Room 200, 14375 South Robert Trail, Rosemount 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to Agenda 3. Audience Input 4. Consent Agenda a. Minutes of September 24, 2025 Youth Commission Meeting 5. Old Business a. Revision to 2025-2026 Goals 6. New Business a. Guest Speaker Maureen Bouchard; Rosemount Area Historical Society b. Election of Vice Secretary to Fill Vacancy c. Leadership Workbook, Chapter 7; Empathy and Emotional Intelligence d. Roundtable Discussion 7. Reports a. Youth Commissioner Reports b. Next Youth Commission Meeting Date - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Public Works Campus Page 1 of 11 Call to Order ROSEMOUNT YOUTH COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth Commission was held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 3:47 PM. in Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street West. Chairperson Geller called the meeting to order with Commissioners Carter, Decker, Harvey, Jacob, John, Mason, Nowlin, Raimondo, Sayapal, Skaria and Ulstad present. Commissioners absent were: Giray, Johnson and Sell. Staff present included the following; Sarah Saunders, Erin Fasbender and Mayor Weisensel. Additions or Corrections to Agenda Motion by Geller Second by Mason Motion to Approve the Agenda Ayes: 11. Nays: 0. Motion carried. Audience Input None. Consent Agenda Motion by Geller Second by Nowlin Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda Ayes: 11. Nays: 0. Motion Carried. a. Minutes of August 27, 2025 Youth Commission Meeting Old Business None. New Business a. Department Overview: City Clerk City Clerk Fasbender was the guest speaker. She introduced herself and explained her main role(s) within the City. Clerk Fasbender showed a powerpoint presentation further explaining Parliamentary Procedure and the importance behind it when in a group setting like a Commission. Mrs. Fasbender spoke specific to Robert's Rules of Order and showed Commissioners a cheat sheet of actions and what should be said to hold a successful meeting. Mayor Weisensel encouraged Commissioners to educate themselves on Robert's Rules of Order. Page 2 of 11 b. Leadership Workbook: Chapter 8; Teamwork & Collaboration Mayor Weisensel and Deputy Clerk Saunders led Commissioners through Chapter 8 of their Leadership Workbook, titled Teamwork and Collaboration. The first activity was the "marshmallow challenge" where the Commissioners were divided into two teams and asked to construct the tallest structure using various random objects. After the timer went off, Mayor Weisensel asked each team to tell the group about what role they played in their team, and how they came to the conclusion to build what they built. c. Youth Commission Goals Per Commissioner Karah Mason, recommends that the Youth Commission revise to include in its 2025– 2026 Goals a collaborative initiative with students of Rosemount High School to support and expand Culture Night, with the aim of increasing community engagement and promoting inclusivity. Commissioners to vote on this motion at the next meeting. d. Roundtable Discussion Commissioners spoke about the happenings in their personal lives such as college tours, PSEO classes, marching band and adjusting back to school. Reports a. Youth Commissioner Reports None. b. Upcoming Events Deputy Clerk reminded Commissioners of the upcoming Oktoberfest and Haunted Trail happening in Rosemount in October 2025. c. Next Youth Commission Meeting Date — Wednesday, October 22, 2025 The next Youth Commission Meeting is Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Steeple Center. There being no further business to come before the Youth Commission at the regular meeting and, upon a motion by Geller and a second by Skaria the meeting was adjourned at 4:56p.m. Respectfully submitted, (on behalf of Jacob Skaria) Sarah Saunders Deputy City Clerk Page 3 of 11 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y Youth Commission Regular Meeting: October 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Revision to 2025-2026 Goals AGENDA SECTION: Old Business PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 5.a. ATTACHMENTS: Goals Revision APPROVED BY: EF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Youth Commission goals as attached. BACKGROUND Youth Commissioners to approve the revision to 2025-2026 goals, with the addition of a Culture Night in collaboration with RHS. RECOMMENDATION Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Youth Commission goals as attached. Page 4 of 11 Within the City Council Goals to Grow, Live and Manage Rosemount, the Youth Commission establish the following as their 2025-2026 goals GROW Increase Support for Youth-Related Activities, Facilities and Amenities • Support new and existing business work opportunities to gain experience • Promote Youth volunteerism to build leadership skills • Support additional recreational facilities • Support the development of neighborhood parks with added features LIVE Increase Youth Commission Community Presence and Connecting Partners • Maintain current and develop new partners and partnership events o City Council o Park and Recreation Dept o RAAC o School, Volunteer, and Non-Profit Organizations • Recommend support of youth-oriented initiatives to City Council MANAGE Increase Youth Events and Activities • Increase visibility and participation in community events o Leprechaun Days / Committee and City Council o Night to Unite / City Council o Holiday Tree Lighting / RAAC o Spring Senior Event o Arbor Day/Tree Legacy Planting o Splash Pad o Culture Night • Promote recruitment of eligible youth to the Youth Commission • Initiate a social media presence for youth and recruitment • Establish a youth engagement event; coordinated by Youth Commission • Collaborate with RHS to support and expand community engagement and promote inclusivity through Culture Night. Page 5 of 11 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y Youth Commission Regular Meeting: October 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Guest Speaker Maureen Bouchard; Rosemount Area Historical Society AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 6.a. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only. BACKGROUND Maureen Bouchard is the Treasurer and Co-Founder of the Rosemount Area Historical Society (RAHS). She will speak about her role in RAHS and allow the Youth Commissioners to ask questions about their community's history. RECOMMENDATION Discussion only. Page 6 of 11 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y Youth Commission Regular Meeting: October 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Election of Vice Secretary to Fill Vacancy AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 6.b. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to fill vacancy of Vice Secretary BACKGROUND Autumn Jacobson has resigned from the role of Vice Secretary; Karah Mason is nominated to fill the vacancy as Vice Secretary for the 2025-2026 term. RECOMMENDATION Motion to fill vacancy of Vice Secretary Page 7 of 11 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y Youth Commission Regular Meeting: October 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Leadership Workbook, Chapter 7; Empathy and Emotional Intelligence AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 6.c. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion & Activity BACKGROUND Commissioners will focus on the value of being an empathetic leader in Chapter 7 of their Leadership Workbook. There will be a short video shown and Commissioners will work through real-life situations and practice "putting themselves into someone else's shoes." RECOMMENDATION Discussion & Activity Page 8 of 11 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y Youth Commission Regular Meeting: October 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Roundtable Discussion AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 6.d. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion BACKGROUND Youth Commissioners are encouraged to share any upcoming events or noteworthy activities in their lives with the group. RECOMMENDATION Discussion Page 9 of 11 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y Youth Commission Regular Meeting: October 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Youth Commissioner Reports AGENDA SECTION: Reports PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.a. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion BACKGROUND Members are invited to present any topics, updates or items they wish to bring before the Commission for discussion. RECOMMENDATION Discussion Page 10 of 11 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y Youth Commission Regular Meeting: October 22, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Next Youth Commission Meeting Date - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Public Works Campus AGENDA SECTION: Reports PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.b. ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mark your Calendar BACKGROUND November meeting location is Public Works Campus, 14041 Biscayne Ave. Please note the date, 11/19/25, is the 3rd Wednesday of November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. RECOMMENDATION Mark your Calendar Page 11 of 11