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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150923 YCM Minutes ROSEMOUNT YOUTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS September 23, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth Commission was th held on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 3:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 2875 145 Street West, Rosemount. Chairperson Schalliol called the meeting to order with Youth Commissioners Alex, Andrews, Busho, Corrigan, Munson, Radosevich, Saal, Westman, and Wuellner present. Staff Liaison Foster, Council Member Weisensel, former Council Member Shoe-Corrigan and Recording Secretary Kladar were present. Commissioner Hinderaker was absent. Commissioners Joan and Jaren Yambing, and Shale and Monique DeMuth arrived at 3:50 p.m. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA None. Motion by Schalliol. Second by Corrigan. Motion to Adopt the Agenda. Ayes: 10 Nays: 0. Absent: 5. Motion carried. AUDIENCE INPUT None. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Schalliol. Second by Corrigan. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. a. Minutes of August 26, 2015 Youth Commission Meeting Ayes: 10 Nays: 0. Absent: 5. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 5.a. Recreational Facilities Discussion Last month Parks and Recreation Director Dan Schultz provided an overview of the recreational facilities that have been requested by various youth sports organizations. Weisensel advised the Youth Commission that he’d like them to discuss the recreational alternatives and make a recommendation to City Council. Weisensel discussed how if the City were to allocate funds toward an amenity it would increase resident taxes and part of the City Council’s responsibility is to prioritize different budgeting needs. Weisensel explained that some of athletic revenue is use fees paid by associations. For instance, RAHA is charged ice time fees but those fees don’t cover the expenses. While those fees can be raised, Shoe-Corrigan noted that there is a point where the cost exceeds what participants are willing to pay and the City would be asked to subsidize. Commissioners inquired why organizations can’t pay for new amenities rather than taxpayers. Weisensel responded that it’s the organization’s position that it would be a community amenity and the costs should be shared as a public building or a community gathering space. Discussion ensued about the strong competition for public dollars. There isn’t one answer for every city. The questions to be asked are how many people are using facilities, where are the shortages and prioritize. Weisensel encouraged the Commissioners to address the priority question and also to consider that money can come from source other than taxpayers. Weisensel noted that roughly 40% of kids who participate in the athletic activities live elsewhere because of where 196 boundaries are. These families obviously don’t pay taxes to Rosemount but use the facilities. Rosemount has tried to offset that by using facilities owned by other cities. Weisensel suggested that the Commissioners consider requesting more information from staff if necessary to form a recommendation. The Commissioners stated they need to consider the following information to make a recommendation: 1. Available facilities - are the organizations using all of the facilities available at the high school, middle schools and elementary schools? 2. Requested facilities – a specific list of the facilities is requested. Weisensel referred to the projects listed in the City’s Building CIP Fund discussed at last month’s meeting. 3. Funding options - funding can be pay as you go, pay now, a combination of the two or a private partnership. 4. User and trend information – who is using the current facilities and have certain sports seen a significant increase or decrease in participation? 5. Comparisons – what are neighboring cities doing? 6. Consider equity – are we serving all of our resident’s needs (old, young, adapted sports participants)? M. Demuth brought up Title IX and fact that the dance team has to practice in the lunchroom instead of getting gym space. Weisensel said the school would be in charge of these issues but the City could potentially provide other space and suggested she talk to Park & Recreation. She wants dance team needs added to shortage of gym space issue being considered. NEW BUSINESS 6.a. Roundtable Discussion Each commissioner gave short statement regarding their various current activities; including sports, marching band, and Homecoming. REPORTS 7.a. Commission Member Reports None. 7.b. Next Meeting Date The next meeting of the Youth Commission is scheduled for October 28, 2015 at 3:45 p.m. at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Schalliol and seconded by Munson that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karin Kladar Recording Secretary