Youth Commission

YOUTH COMMISSION City Hall—Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE Wednesday, May 11, 2022 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting Called to Order at 6:00 pm by Communications Coordinator Ben Sandell. ROLL CALL/STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP Members Present: Commissioners Garcia Genis (via Zoom), Hernandez-Monroy, Johnson, Kucera, Mamo, Marquez, Solem, Tabor. Members Absent: Commissioner Novitsky, Rogne. Council Liaison: Mayor Márquez Simula, absent Also Present: Sara Ion, City Clerk; Ben Sandell, Communications Coordinator, Anoka County Attorney Tony C. Palumbo. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The May 11th agenda was approved unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The April 13th meeting minutes were approved unanimously. PRESENTATIONS Anoka County Attorney Tony C. Palumbo gave a presentation to the commission about his role and his career with the County. City Clerk Update City Clerk Ion gave a brief review of Roberts Rules of Order. Overall Youth Commission will try to follow the agenda, to be responsible to one another and keep order during the meetings, making motions and following parliamentary procedure as much as possible. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Bylaws. Communications Coordinator Sandell stated that there have been some proposed changes to the Bylaws since the previous meetings. He reviewed the changes that have been made and included in the packet and asked the commission if overall there are any concerns before moving forward with approval of the Bylaws. Coordinator Sandell clarified that these Bylaws will govern the body for the next year, and that they will be revisited again in May 2023. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES May 11, 2022 Youth Commission Page 2 Commissioner Solem made a motion to approve the Bylaws as written, seconded by Tabor . The motion passed unanimously. Discussion re Appointing Board/Commission and Council Liaisons. Coordinator Sandell asked that the Youth Commission members to attend at least one meeting of a Board and Commission this summer. Commissioner Solem wanted more information about Skate Parks and how to get it on the agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission. She stated that she was planning on attending a meeting over the summer to learn more. Special Projects and Activities. City Clerk Ion asked about ideas for special projects and activities for the Youth Commission, including monthly projects at regular commission meetings, and summer project and volunteer plans. She asked if everyone could brainstorm over the summer and email if there were any projects or speakers that the commission would like. Commissioner Sandell mentioned the Arts and Info Fair, Movies and Music in the Park, and the Monarch Festival as opportunities as well. NEW BUSINESS Review and Provide Input on Existing Application Packet for Youth Commission. Coordinator Sandell asked for the Commissioners to get the word out in their schools to get additional applicants for the commission. There are ten more openings on the commission. Summary Report to City Council. Commissioner Johnson volunteered to help give a recap to the City Council at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Communications Coordinator Sandell adjourned the meeting at 7:42 pm Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk