HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100526 YCRM MinutesROSEMOUNT YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
MAY 26, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Rosemount Youth
Commission was held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 3:47 p.m. in the Conference Room at
City Hall, 2875 1451h Street West, Rosemount.
Chairperson Brist called the meeting to order with Youth Commissioners Neuens,
Kearney, Laumer, Olson and Carroll attending. Youth Commissioner Erdmann was
absent. Assistant City Administrator Foster, Councilmember Bills, and Police Chief Gary
Kalstabakken were also present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Brist asked that the order of the agenda be changed so that new business is discussed before
old business. Brist called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Kearney. Second by Brist.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0 Absent: Erdmann. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
6.a. Police Department Representatives
Police department representative Chad Rosa and Police Chief Gary Kalstabakken introduced
themselves and gave a briefing on various Police topics including drug awareness and
education in the schools, "DARE" program funding and departmental activities. Discussion
was held about Teen challenge and DP being possible opportunities to keep the "DARE"
concepts in the schools.
6.b. Robert Trail Library Representative
Robert Trail Library representative Gladys Kim gave a presentation on the summer
programs at the library including summer reading programs and the October event One
Book /Rosemount Reads. The Committee discussed how to help get the word out to others.
One possibility is to get the information to the right people at the schools to advertise in the
Irish Gazette and Irish Update.
OLD BUSINESS
5.a. Discussion of By -laws
Chair Brist, Commissioner Neuens and Assistant City Administrator Foster have completed
a draft version of the By -laws and City Attorney Charlie LeFevre has reviewed them. The
commission reviewed the bylaws and had a few comments and changes. Discussion was
held regarding the attendance piece of the By -laws. The commission will be asked to
formally approve the bylaws at their July meeting.
REPORTS
7.a. Commission Member Reports
Foster handed out information on Taco Johns "Good Idea." Discussion ensued about
things that the Commission could be involved with including a food drive or other
community project.
The Commission discussed having one youth commission meeting in the summer in the
month of July.
7.b. Next meeting date
The next Youth Commission meeting will be held on July 28, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. in the City
Hall Conference Rooms. In addition, it was mentioned that there will be no meetings in the
month of June or August.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Brist adjourned the Youth
Commission meeting at 5:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nicole Laumer
Secretary