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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth Commission was
held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 3:50 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875
1451h Street West, Rosemount.
Assistant City Administrator Foster called the meeting to order with Youth Commissioners Eichten,
Neuens, Nelson, Hagen, Kutz, Laumer and Alternate Drew attending. Councilmember Weisensel
and City Clerk Domeier were also present. Youth Commissioner Olson was absent.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Domeier administered the Oath of Office to Youth Commissioners Eichten.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion called to approve the consent agenda.
Motion by Kutz. Second by Nelson.
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0 Absent: Olson. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
5.a. Election of Officers
Foster summarized the process for the election of the chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary
positions.
Foster called for nominations for the Chairperson position. Commissioner Laumer nominated
herself for Chairperson. No other interested persons.
Motion by Hagen. Second by Neuens.
Motion to close nominations.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Olson. Motion carried.
Motion by Hagen. Second by Kutz.
Motion to cast unanimous ballot in favor of accepting Nicole Laumer as Chairperson.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Olson. Motion carried.
Chairperson Laumer took over running the meeting at this point.
ROSEMOUNT YOUTH COMMISSION
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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Chair Laumer called for nominations for the Vice Chairperson position. Commissioner Hagen
nominated himself for Vice Chairperson. No other interested persons.
Motion by Neuens. Second by Nelson.
Motion to close nominations.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Olson. Motion carried.
Motion by Kutz. Second by Eichten.
Motion to cast unanimous ballot in favor of accepting Cedric Hagen as Vice Chairperson.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Olson. Motion carried.
Chair Laumer called for nominations for the Secretary position. Commissioner Kutz nominated
himself for Secretary. No other interested persons.
Motion by Hagen. Second by Neuens.
Motion to close nominations.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Olson. Motion carried.
Motion by Hagen. Second by Kutz.
Motion to cast unanimous ballot in favor of accepting Adam Kutz as Secretary.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0. Absent: Olson. Motion carried.
Officers were elected for the following positions:
Chair- Commissioner Nicole Laumer
Vice Chair- Commissioner Cedric Hagen
Secretary- Commissioner Adam Kutz
DISCUSSION OF BY -LAWS
City Council Member Weisensel suggested that a sub - committee work on the language of the by-
laws. Commissioners Eichten and Neuens will work with Weisensel and Foster and bring the final
recommendation back and present to the others at a future Youth Commission meeting.
ROSEMOUNT YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
REPORTS
Weisensel gave an overview of the National League of Cities conference in Phoenix. He met with
other Youth Commissioners from various parts of the country. He brought back information on
topics including Kids of Hope and suicide prevention.
Foster spoke of various things happening around Rosemount and the Community Leaders Group.
Additional discussion was held regarding future agenda topics including a tour of City Hall and the
Police Department, social media, departmental presentations, future Youth Commission reports,
safety concerns in Rosemount, and working with other community groups (i.e. NHS)
The next Youth Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21 with a tour of City
Hall and the PD at 3:45 p.m. with the meeting following the tour (approximately 4 p.m.) in the City
Hall Conference Rooms.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Commissioner Neuens and seconded
by Eichten that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carries unanimously and the meeting was
adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Emmy Foster, Assistant City Administrator