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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth Commission was held on
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. at the Fire Station No. 2, 2047 Connemara Trail W, Rosemount.
Commission Chair Buck called the meeting to order with Youth Commissioners Alex, Favre, Harvey,
Jacobson, Knutson, Narloch, Reed, Rhoades, State, Thomas were present. Assistant City Administrator
Emmy Foster, Public Works Director Nick Egger, Public Works Supervisor Chuck Jacobus, Councilmember
Jeff Weisensel and Recording Secretary Jessie Paque were also present. Commissioners Bartz, Burman,
Essler, Fulsaas, C. Lovin, H. Lovin, and Mohanty were absent.
Commissioner Pitzen arrived during item 6.a.
Public Works Supervisor Chuck Jacobus provided a tour of the Connemara Water Tour and Well House at 3
p.m. prior to the meeting.
2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Buck. Second by Jacobson.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 11.
Nays: 0 Absent: 8. Motion carried.
3. AUDIENCE INPUT
None
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Buck. Second by Reed.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: 11.
Nays: 0 Absent: 8. Motion carried.
5. OLD BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Public Works Department Overview – Public Works Director Nick Egger & Public Works
Supervisor Chuck Jacobus
Public Works Director Egger gave a presentation on the Public Works Department’s responsibilities,
facilities, equipment, and statistics. Egger and Public Works Supervisor Jacobus answered the
commissioners’ questions.
b. Leadership Lesson: Parliamentary Procedure
Councilmember Weisensel briefly discussed Parliamentary Procedure to run a meeting effectively and
efficiently. Commissioners were reminded to turn in their leadership lesson worksheets.
Councilmember Weisensel asked the commission if there were any topics that the group would like to
hear about at future meetings related to leadership. Commissioner Buck requested that the
commission discuss what it takes to be a good leader and what a good leader actually looks like. Next
meeting, each commissioner is to research and find someone who they think is an effective leader.
Discussion will be held at the next meeting.
c. Roundtable Discussion
Youth Commission members shared their upcoming school year plans and activities.
7. REPORTS
a. Commission Member Reports
Commissioners agreed to form an attendance sub-committee. Committee members include
Commissioners Alex, Buck, Harvey, Jacobson and Thomas. Assistant City Administrator Emmy
Foster notified group that some members are getting close to their 3 allowed absences. The sub-
committee touched base briefly following the meeting to discuss attendance and ways to help improve
participation.
b. Next Meeting Date – October 26, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. at the Steeple Center, Room 202.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Buck and seconded by Alex that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary