HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221026 YCM Minutes ROSEMOUNT YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 26, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth Commission was held on
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 3:48 p.m. at the Steeple Center, Room 202, 14375 South Robert Trail,
Rosemount.
Commission Chair Buck called the meeting to order with Youth Commissioners Alex, Bartz, Burman, Favre,
Harvey, Jacobson, Knutson, Mohanty, Narloch, Pitzen, Reed, State, and Thomas were present. Assistant City
Administrator Emmy Foster, Parks and Recreation Director Schultz, Councilmember Jeff Weisensel and
Recording Secretary Jessie Paque were also present. Commissioners Essler, C. Lovin, H. Lovin, and Rhoades
were absent.
2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Motion by Buck. Second by Bartz.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
Ayes: 14.
Nays: 0 Absent: 4. Motion carried.
3. AUDIENCE INPUT
None
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Buck. Second by Mohanty.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: 14.
Nays: 0 Absent: 4. Motion carried.
5. OLD BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Parks & Recreation Department Overview – Parks & Recreation Director Dan Schultz
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz spoke to the commissioner regarding the Parks and Recreation
Department’s responsibilities, facilities, and upcoming new park improvements and facilities.
At the December and/or January Youth Commission meetings, Mr. Schultz will be back to get
feedback from the Youth Commission regarding new playground proposals at numerous parks within
the City. The parks that will be presented will be Claret, Kidder and Biscayne Parks.
Commissioner Pitzen asked how long it will take for the buckthorn to be removed from the parks.
Mr. Schultz advised that it will be another two more years before its fully removed. The Park and
Recreation Department will be conducting a controlled burn in the Spring once all of the snow has
melted. Staff has also been utilizing goats in the parks to eat the invasive species.
Commissioner Harvey inquired if the City would consider adding additional water fountains in the
parks. He shared that the high-school cross-country team generally runs the same route and some of
the parks along the route do not have drinking fountains. Mr. Schultz advised that he will look into
this for future consideration.
Commissioner Knutson asked if the Park and Recreation Department has looked into building a mini
golf course in Rosemount. Mr. Schultz stated that he will add it to a future Park & Recreation
Commission agenda for discussion. If the city built a mini golf course, it would most likely be a “bring
your own putter and golf ball” course.
Commissioners discussed potentially partnering with a Park & Recreation lead event such as Open
Skate nights, to promote the Youth Commission.
b. RAAC Tree Lighting Event – Saturday, November 26 at 5:45 pm.
Assistant City Administrator Foster encouraged the participation of the Youth Commission at this
year’s event. Commissioners will be handing out apple cider and cookies to attendees.
c. Review of Current Youth Commission Goals
Councilmember Weisensel discussed with the commission their current goals. Commissioners made
minor updates to their goals for 2023- 2024.
Commissioners Bartz and Mohanty left during item 6.c.
Motion by Buck. Second by Reed.
Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Goals with minor changes.
Ayes: 12.
Nays: 0 Absent: 6. Motion carried
d. Leadership Reflections: To You – Who is an Effective Leader?
Youth Commissioners shared who they think is/was an effective leader and why.
Commissioners Thomas and Jacobson left during item 6.d.
e. Roundtable Discussion
Youth Commission members shared their school year plans and activities.
7. REPORTS
a. Commission Member Reports
Assistant City Administrator Foster updated the commission that Commissioner Fulsaas has resigned
from the Youth Commission due to unexpected schedule changes.
The Attendance Sub-committee met briefly after the regular meeting.
b. Next Meeting Date – November 16, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. at the Steeple Center, Room 200.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Buck and seconded by Reed. that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary