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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
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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