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AGENDA
Youth Commission
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
3:45 PM
**Tree Planting at Birch Park (2181
Birch St) 3:00PM / Regular Meeting to
follow, 3:45PM
1. Legacy Tree Planting at Birch Park (2181 Birch St) at 3:00 p.m.
a. Legacy Tree Planting Project
2. Call to Order
3. Additions or Corrections to Agenda
4. Audience Input
5. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of April 23, 2025 Youth Commission Meeting
6. Old Business
7. New Business
a. Member Introductions
b. Review of By-Laws
c. Election of Officers 2025-2026
d. Upcoming Events
e. Meeting Dates Calendar
f. Encouragement & Words of Wisdom from Current and Outgoing Members
g. Roundtable Discussion
8. Reports
a. Youth Commissioner Reports
b. Next Youth Commission Meeting
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Legacy Tree Planting Project AGENDA SECTION:
Legacy Tree Planting at Birch
Park (2181 Birch St) at 3:00
p.m.
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 1.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Birch Park Map APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND
The trees being planted by Youth Commission are Northern Catalpa, Silver Maple and a Hackberry at
Birch Park.
RECOMMENDATION
Come dressed for being outdoors.
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ROSEMOUNT YOUTH COMMISSION
PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 23, 2025
Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Rosemount Youth
Commission was held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 3:45 PM. at Fire Station No. 1, 14700
Shannon Parkway, Rosemount.
Chairperson Pitzen called the meeting to order with Commissioners Amante, Born, Buehler,
Carter, Geller, Giray, Harvey, Jacob, Knutson, Marchese, Metzger, M. Raimondo and Sell.
Commissioners absent were Favre, Kebede, Mason and R. Raimondo.
Staff present included the following; Chief Springer, Lt. Feeder, Lt. Horner, Greg Lund and Sarah
Saunders.
Additions or Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Pitzen Second by Amante
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Ayes: 14.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
Audience Input
None.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Pitzen Second by Marchese
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
Ayes: 14.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
a. Minutes of March 19, 2025, Youth Commission Meeting
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Presentation & Activities: Rosemount Fire Department
Rosemount Fire Department Chief Springer, Lt. Feeder and Lt. Horner spoke with Commissioners in the
classroom about the efficiency within the Fire Station. They explained the range of minutes and miles
that a firefighter must live to Station No. 1 or FS No. 2. Lt. Horner and Lt. Feeder explained the
importance of every minute when a call comes through. After classroom discussion, the Commissioners
were led into the heart of the station where Chief Springer and Lt. Feeder led a hands-on drill where
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Commissioners were able to each try on all the firefighter's gear, masks and tanks in 2 minutes. Lt.
Horner gave insight on the tools used and how they play a vital part in rescues.
b. Playground Proposal: Park & Rec Department
Greg Lund of the Park and Rec Dept. presented the Commissioners with (6) poster board proposals, all
for Dallara Park in Rosemount.
Commissioners gave their vote on what playground amenities they thought was best suited for the
youth of Rosemount. Mr. Lund engaged Commissioners in a discussion about which playground setups
they preferred and explained the next steps of the proposal.
c. End of Year Assignment
Deputy Clerk Saunders handed out a worksheet with their final assignment. This will be completed and
brought to the May regular meeting at Birch Park and discussed as a group with Mayor Weisensel.
d. Roundtable Discussion
The Youth Commissioners spoke about their current events, such as DECA in Orlando, FL, summer jobs,
RHS Marching Band and AP season, so they are taking a lot of tests.
Reports
a. Youth Commissioner Reports
None.
b. Calendar Items
Deputy Clerk Saunders gave a reminder about the upcoming events on April 29, 2025.
c. Next Youth Commission Meeting Date - May, 28, 2025, Birch Park; 2181 Birch Street,
Rosemount
Deputy Clerk Saunders reminded Youth Commissioners of the Legacy Tree Planting happening on May
28, 3:00PM at Birch Park with a regular meeting to follow at the same location beginning at 3:45PM-
4:45PM. They were highly encouraged to attend, especially our Class of 2025 members.
Respectfully submitted,
(on behalf of Kyli Knutson)
Sarah Saunders
Deputy City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Member Introductions AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.a.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Meet & Greet
BACKGROUND
Welcome to our 2025-2026 Youth Commissioners.
RECOMMENDATION
Get to know our new YC Members.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Review of By-Laws AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.b.
ATTACHMENTS: Youth Commission ByLaws APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 2025-2026 Youth Commissioners review current by-laws and consider
approval of the proposed redlines.
BACKGROUND
As part of your role as a Youth Commissioner, you are responsible for reviewing and adhering to the
Commission’s by-laws, which are evaluated on an annual basis.
Attached are the proposed redlined revisions to the current by-laws for your review. Please consider
the changes and be prepared to discuss and take action on approving the updated by-laws at the
meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to approve the proposed redlines as attached.
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Youth Commission By-laws, Reviewed 6/26/24
ROSEMOUNT YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
BY-LAWS
The purpose of the Rosemount Youth Advisory Commission is to serve as an advisory body to the
Rosemount City Council. These By-laws are adopted to assist the Youth Commission to function
and make meaningful recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.
Section I.Membership
a. Representation: The Youth Commission shall seek in its membership a diverse
representation reflecting the community. The Commission shall consist of the
number of members appointed by the City Council. Members must be residents of
Rosemount. Members will be selected with emphasis on diversity.
b. Membership qualifications: Commission members will be 14 to 18 years old at the
time of selection.
c. Term duration and limits: Members shall serve a one-year term. Terms shall run
between the May Annual meetings of each year. Members in good standing may be
reappointed for an unlimited number of terms provided they still meet the
membership qualifications.
d. Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting will be the designated regular meeting in May.
Special meeting revising date, time and location is permitted.
e. The City Council shall designate a Council Member to serve as Council Liaison to
the Commission.
f.
Section II.
The City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk or a staff representative selected by the City
Administrator shall provide additional support for the Commission as Staff Liaison.
Attendance or a selected commissioner.
a. Regular attendance at Commission meetings is expected from all regular
Commission members.
b.Three unexcused absences are allowed per year for each regular Commission
member. After the third unexcused absence, the member will meet with the
Commission to determine if the member remains in good standing or will be
recommended to the City Council for removal from the Commission. Exceptions
may be made by the Commission if special circumstances exist.
b.c.c. All Commissioners are expected to attend one event per year in conjunction with
the City Council. These events may include Legacy Tree Planting, Splash Pad
Celebration, Arbor Day, Night to Unite, or the Leprechaun Days Parade.
Section III.Duties and Functions.
a. Report annually, or as otherwise specified by City Council, and confer with and
advise the Council on matters concerning youth within the City, including:
1. building commitment for youth issues in the City;
2. promoting public interest in and an understanding of youth issues and
activities;
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Youth Commission By-laws, Reviewed 6/26/24
3. fostering youth involvement in municipal decision-making by creating a
forum or a focus group for youth to raise issues and provide input to City of
Rosemount Council Members, departments, and policy formulation;
4. fostering cooperation and interaction amongst social, health and recreational
programs offered by the City;
5. developing realistic goals and outcomes for improving conditions and
prospects for youth in the City, including developing a methodology for
monitoring progress on achieving these improvements;
b. Take under advisement, study, hold hearings and make written recommendations to
the Council on all matters of youth interest or activities referred to the Commission
or initiated by the Commission.
Section IV.Application Process
a. Members of the Commission shall be chosen or appointed through an application
and potential interview process. The City Council is responsible for both re-
appointment and appointment of new members for the new term year.
b. Applications will be available in early March.
Section V.Officers
a. The officers of the Commission shall be Chair, First Vice Chair, and Second Vice
Chair, Secretary, and Vice Secretary.
Section VI.Officer Duties
a. Chair
1. The Chair shall be charged with the administration of the affairs of the
Commission with assistance from the Council and Staff Liaisons.
2. The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the Commission.
3. The Chair shall appoint committees when necessary to address issues before
the Commission.
b. First and Second Vice Chairs
1. A Vice Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair during the Chair’s absence.
2. A Vice Chair shall assist the Chair to perform duties when needed, including
presiding over sub-committee meetings.
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Youth Commission By-laws, Reviewed 6/26/24
3.A Vice Chair shall be familiar with the By-Laws and inform Commission
members of what needs to be adhered to.
c. Secretary and Vice Secretary
3.1.The Secretary will record meeting minutes. If the Secretary is absent,
then the Vice Secretary will perform the duties when needed.
c.d.Additional Officer Responsibilities
1. An annual report of the activities of the Commission shall be prepared by
the Chair near the end of a term.
2. The reports shall be presented to both the Commission and to the City
Council.
Section VII.Election of Officers
a. The Chair, First Vice Chair, and Second Vice Chairs, Secretary and Vice Secretary
shall be elected by the membership annually at either the first or second meeting of
the new term and shall serve until their successors have been duly selected and
sworn in.
b. The officers of the Commission shall be elected by a majority vote provided that
two-thirds of the members are in attendance.
Section VIII. Meetings
a. The Commission shall set a date to meet at least once a month during the school
year, and shall otherwise establish time and frequency of regular meetings as deemed
appropriate by the membership.
b. The meetings shall include: review of proposed agenda, minutes from the previous
meeting, and reports; and discussion of other issues before the Commission.
c. The Chair may call special meetings of the Commission with at least three days’
notice. The call shall state the subject matter to be considered at the meeting.
d. City Staff will choose a commissioner to act as a secretary and vice-secretary
for the term at the annual meeting who shall record attendance and minutes of
the meeting. In the event, the secretary and vice-secretary are absent a City
representative shall act as secretary.
Section IX.General Rules
a. All meetings shall be conducted in general conformance with Robert’s Rules of
Order.
b. The presence of at least half of the membership shall constitute a quorum. A
quorum is necessary to transact official business at any meeting.
c. The Commission shall be responsible for its own procedures and order of business
and may initiate or carry out activities addressing community concerns as they deem
relevant and important with City Council approval.
Section X.Role of City Council
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a. The City Council shall communicate upcoming issues to the Commission, so the
Commission may respond accordingly.
b. The City Council shall educate the Commission on how city government operates.
c. The City Council shall appoint a City Council Liaison(s) to the Commission.
d. The City Council shall provide support staff to the Commission to assist the
Commission in carrying out its duties.
Section XI.By-Laws and Amendments
a. Commission By-Laws may be amended at any regularly scheduled meeting provided
that two-thirds of the members of the Commission approve the amendment, and
provided further that the amendment is part of the agenda for the meeting and the
membership has been notified of the proposed amendment in writing. The
Commission will inform the City Council of by-law amendments.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Election of Officers 2025-2026 AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.c.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion & Vote
BACKGROUND
Election of Officers Discussion
i. Chairperson
ii. First Vice Chair
iii. Second Vice Chair
iv. Secretary (minutes)
v. Vice Secretary (minutes)
Youth Commissioners will elect Officers for the 2025-2026 session.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion & Vote
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Upcoming Events AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.d.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Save the Date.
BACKGROUND
Youth Commissioners discuss upcoming community events.
• Patriots in the Park, June 10th 5-9 p.m., Central Park
• Public Works & Police Department Campus Open House, June 1st from 1-5 p.m.
• Public Safety in the Park, June 26th, Central Park beginning at 5 p.m.
• Splash Pad Celebration, Central Park - July 17, 2025; 11:00AM-12:00PM
• Leprechaun Days, Rosemount - July 19-26, 2025 (Parade & Booth)
• Night to Unite, Rosemount - August 5, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Mark your Calendar.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Meeting Dates Calendar AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.e.
ATTACHMENTS: District 196 Calendar 2025-2026 APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mark you Calendar.
BACKGROUND
Tentative YC Meeting Dates:
• June 25, 2025
• August 27, 2025
• September 24, 2025
• October 22, 2025
• November 19, 2025*
• December 17, 2025*
• January 28, 2026
• February 25, 2026
• March 18, 2026*
• April 22, 2026
• May 27, 2026
* denotes 3rd Wednesday of the month due to the school calendar.
RECOMMENDATION
Mark your Calendar.
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SEPTEMBER
M T W T F
1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30
NON-SCHOOL DAYS
Aug. 29 K-12 No School Day
Sept. 1 K-12 Labor Day
Sept. 26 K-12 Staff Data Analysis
Oct. 10 9-12 High School Conferences
Oct. 16-17 K-12 MEA Break
Oct. 30 K-8 Elementary/Middle Conferences
Oct. 31 K-12 High School Staff Development
Nov. 26 K-12 Staff Development
Nov. 27-28 K-12 Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 22 K-12 Staff Data Analysis
Dec. 23 K-12 Staff Development
Dec. 24-Jan.2 K-12 Winter Break
Jan. 19 K-12 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 23 9-12 High School Conferences
Feb. 5 K-8 Elementary/Middle Conferences
Feb. 6 K-12 High School Staff Development
Feb. 16 K-12 President’s Day
March 6 K-12 Staff Development
March 20 K-12 Staff Data Analysis
March 23-27 K-12 Spring Break
April 10 K-12 Staff Development
May 1 K-12 Staff Development
May 25 K-12 Memorial Day
OCTOBER
M T W T F
1 2 3
6 7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 31
START/END DATES
Aug. 27-28 6-12 First School Days
Aug. 27-28 K-5 Elementary Assessments
Sept. 2 K-5 First School Day
June 4 K-12 Last School Day
NOVEMBER
M T W T F
3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28
DECEMBER
M T W T F
1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30 31
JANUARY
M T W T F
1 2
5 6 7 8 9
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30
FEBRUARY
M T W T F
2 3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
23 24 25 26 27
MARCH
M T W T F
2 3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
23 24 25 26 27
30 31
APRIL
M T W T F
1 2 3
6 7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30
MAY
M T W T F
1
4 5 6 7 8
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29
JUNE
M T W T F
1 2 3 4 5
8 9 10 11 12
15 16 17 18 19
22 23 24 25 26
29 30
AUGUST
M T W T F
25 26 27 28 29
TRIMESTERS
K-5 9/2-11/25, 12/1-3/5, 3/9-6/4
6-12 8/27-11/25, 12/1-3/5, 3/9-6/4
QUARTERS
9-12 8/27-10/30, 11/3-1/22, 1/26-4/3, 4/6-6/4
MORE INFORMATION
Visit your school's website for details about school-
specific events (conferences, open houses, etc.).
For updates on potential schedule changes due to weather,
check District196.org.
Staff calendars can be found on the Staff Portal.
Explore all district events at District196.org/calendars.
K-12 No School
Start/end dates
9-12 No School
K-8 No School
DISTRICT 196
2025-2026
CALENDAR
STAFF WORKSHOPS
8/18, 8/19 New Teacher Workshops
8/20, 8/21, 8/22 (half day),
8/25, 8/26 Teacher Workshops
6/5 (half day)Staff Development
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Encouragement & Words of Wisdom from Current
and Outgoing Members
AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.f.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion.
BACKGROUND
Current YC Commissioners will discuss their end-of-year assignment with Mayor Weisensel. The Class
of 2025 Seniors will speak to the current and incoming Commissioners offering encouragement and
their words of wisdom.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Roundtable Discussion AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 7.g.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion.
BACKGROUND
Youth Commissioners are encouraged to speak to the group about any upcoming activities or
happenings in their lives.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Youth Commissioner Reports AGENDA SECTION:
Reports
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 8.a.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only.
BACKGROUND
Commissioners are free to bring any issues or concerns to the group.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion only.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Youth Commission : May 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Next Youth Commission Meeting AGENDA SECTION:
Reports
PREPARED BY: Sarah Saunders, Deputy City Clerk AGENDA NO. 8.b.
ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY: EF
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mark your Calendar.
BACKGROUND
Next Youth Commission Meeting Date - June 25, 2025, at 3:45 p.m.; Steeple Center (14375 South
Robert Trail) Room 202
RECOMMENDATION
Mark Calendar for Upcoming June Meeting
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