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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
Date: June 26, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth Commission was
held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 3:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 1451h
Street West, Rosemount.
Chairperson Eichten called the meeting to order with Youth Commissioners Alex and Simmering,
and Youth Commissioners Elect Corrigan, Mohamed, Munson, Schalliol, Wick and Wuellner
attending. City Council members Kim Shoe - Corrigan, Staff Liaison Foster, Jeanne Schwartz
(RAAC) and Recording Secretary Kladar were also present. Youth Commissioners Nelson, Neuens,
and Narloch and Youth Commissioners Elect Norder, Dennis, Oliphant were absent.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None
Motion by Eichten. Second by Alex.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 9
Nays: 0. Absent: 6. Motion carried.
INTRODUCTIONS
Youth Commissioners and other attendees made brief introductions.
OATH OF OFFICE
Kim Shoe - Corrigan administered the Oath of Office to Youth Commissioners Elect Corrigan,
Mohamed, Munson, Schalliol, Wick, and Wuellner.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Following a brief description of officer duties by Eichten and Foster, elections were held to
determine the officers of this year's Youth Commission.
a. Chairperson
Chairperson Eichten called for nominations for the Chairperson position. Commissioners Alex and
Norder were nominated for the position and a brief summary of their qualifications and
backgrounds was given. Commissioner Alex was elected by ballot to serve as Chairperson.
b. First Vice Chair
Chairperson Eichten called for nominations for the First Vice Chair position. Commissioners
Eichten and Norder were nominated for the position and a brief summary of each candidate's
qualifications and background was given. Commissioner Eichten was elected by ballot to serve as
First Vice Chair.
c. Second Vice Chair
Chairperson Eichten called for nominations for the Second Vice Chair position. Commissioners
Norder, Wick, Corrigan, Mohamed, and Schalliol were nominated for the position and a brief
summary of each candidate's qualifications and background was given. Commissioner Schalliol was
elected by ballot to serve as Second Vice Chair.
AUDIENCE INPUT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Alex to approve the consent agenda.
Motion by Alex. Second by Eichten.
a. Minutes of May 15, 2013 Youth Commission Minutes
Ayes: 9.
Nays: 0. Absent: 6. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Rosemount Area Arts Council Representatives — Swing Dancing Event
Jeanne Schwartz inquired about the Youth Commission's interest in co- sponsoring a swing dance
event in Rosemount. A dance instructor would be brought in to teach swing dancing. Co-
sponsoring would involve promoting the event, helping with band selection and selling
refreshments. The Youth Commissioners discussed various ways the event could be promoted such
as the Rosemount Town Pages, Irish, use of the televisions at school, and the City of Rosemount
webpage. Ms. Schwartz will discuss further with RAAC and get back to the Youth Commission
with some potential dates but they were planning on a Thursday evening at the Community Center.
Commissioner Schalliol will be the contact person for Ms. Schwartz for this event.
Motion by Alex to agree to enter a co- sponsorship with RAAC. Second by Eichten.
Motion to agree to enter a co- sponsorship with RAAC.
Ayes: 9
Nays: 0. Absent: 6. Motion carried.
Council member Shoe - Corrigan asked Ms. Schwartz about other RAAC events. Ms. Schwartz said
that RAAC always need volunteers and there are several upcoming events such as Thursdays in the
Park and Leprechaun Days. Ms. Schwartz will email a list of opportunities to Ms. Foster for
distribution.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Photo Release
Photo releases were collected.
b. Roundtable Discussion
Ms. Foster raised the issue of buying t- shirts or polo shirts for the Youth Commissioners to be worn
at events and when representing the Youth Commission. Commissioners discussed style and color
of shirts. The commissioners voted on the various choices and decided on green polo shirts.
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Ms. Foster brought up the possibility of doing a lock -in and raising money for a food shelf.
Commissioner Wick brought up the Christmas tree lighting event and suggested decorating
downtown to make it look like Victorian London.
REPORTS
a. Commission Member Reports
None.
b. Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Youth Commission is scheduled for August 28, 2013 at 3:45p.m. at City
Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Chairperson Alex and seconded by
Commissioner Eichten that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously and the
meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karin Kladar
Recording Secretary