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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
May 25, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth Commission was held on
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 3:50 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail,
Banquet Room.
Vice Chair Thiagarajan called the meeting to order with Youth Commissioners Alex, Bartz, Buck, N. Burman,
Essler, Favre, Fulsaas, Harvey, Jacobson, Knutson, C. Lovin, H. Lovin, E. Lovin, Meyers, Mohanty,
Pemberton, Pitzen, Reed, Rhoades, D. State, P. State, and Thomas were present. Assistant City Administrator
Emmy Foster, Council Member Jeff Weisensel, and Recording Secretary Jessie Paque were also present.
Commissioners J. Burman, Kenninger, Kuseske, Maskel, and Narloch were absent.
Commissioners N. Burman and Rhoades left during item 4 – Consent Agenda.
2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Thiagarajan. Second by Pemberton.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 23
Nays: 0 Absent: 5. Motion carried.
3. AUDIENCE INPUT
None
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Thiagarajan. Second by Buck.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: 23
Nays: 0 Absent: 5. Motion carried.
5. OLD BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Introductions
Commissioners went around the room and introduced themselves to new and departing
commissioners.
b. Review of By-Laws
Council Member Weisensel discussed the bylaws with the group and emphasized the attendance
expectation and that three absences were allowed. Weisensel also explained the roles of each of the
Officers to the Youth Commissioners.
c. Election of Officers Discussion
An election was held based on self-nominations, and the following members were elected for the
2022-2023 term.
i. Chairperson – Thatcher Buck
Motion by Thiagarajan. Second by Buck.
Motion to elect Thatcher Buck as Chairperson.
Ayes: 21
Nays: 0 Absent: 7. Motion carried.
ii. First Vice Chair – Ainsley Bartz
Motion by Thiagarajan. Second by Reed.
Motion to elect Ainsley Bartz as First Vice Chair.
Ayes: 21
Nays: 0 Absent: 7. Motion carried.
iii. Second Vice Chair – Julia Alex
Motion by Thiagarajan. Second by Mohanty.
Motion to elect Julia Alex as Second Vice Chair.
Ayes: 21
Nays: 0 Absent: 7. Motion carried.
d. Upcoming Events
Examples of events that Youth Commissioners participate in were discussed. Events will be shared
with Youth Commissioners as they are known.
e. Calendar of Meeting Dates – this was included in the meeting packet.
f. Words of Wisdom from Outgoing Members
Departing commissioners shared with the new members what they enjoyed most about being on the
commission. Commissioners also shared advice for the commission as it moves forward.
g. Roundtable Discussion
Youth Commission members shared their Memorial Day weekend plans, summer plans, college plans,
and upcoming graduations.
Council Member Weisensel announced he will be running for Mayor and hopes to continue working
with the Youth Commission.
7. REPORTS
a. Commission Member Reports
None
b. Next Meeting Date – June 22, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. at the Steeple Center, Room 202, 14375 South
Robert Trail. Youth Commissioners will be tie-dyeing new commission shirts to wear at events
throughout the year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Thiagarajan and seconded by Reed that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary