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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/03/2001YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Regular meeting — October 3, 2001 7:00 p.m. Council Liaison: Ray Martinez Staff Liaisons: Peggy Bowers, Recreation, 221-6357 Mark Larkin, Police, 221-6853 Board Chairperson: Board Members Present: Mera Geis, Julian Archuleta, Patrick McCosh, Ana Rocca, Cooper Liska-Smith, Robbie Weisser Board Member(s) Absent: Kaise Allen, Amy Flug, Peter Glaser Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division Mark Larkin, Staff Liaison — Police Department Suzy Danford, Supervisor — Recreation Division Dave Mosnik, Supervisor — Recreation Division Kristie Blackmon, Coordinator — Recreation Division Frank Martinez, Coordinator — Recreation Division Janet Urban, Admin. Support Suprv. — Recreation Division Council Liaison Present: Mayor Ray Martinez Guest(s) Present: Carrie Visentainer, TEAM Fort Collins Kristin Keefe, CSU journalism student Call Meeting to Order: The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called to order by Vice -chairperson Ana Rocca at 7:05 p.m. Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Mera Geis and seconded by Julian Archuleta, the minutes from September 5, 2001 were unanimously approved (6-0). Agenda Review: No changes. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Agenda: The Board members introduced themselves to Mayor Ray Martinez who was in attendance. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Julian Archuleta, Mera Geis, and Ana Rocca indicated their interest in chairing the Youth Advisory Board; Julian and Robbie were interested in the vice -chair position. Youth Advisory Board Minu October 3, 2001 Page 2 With voting done by written ballot, Ana Rocca was elected Chairperson, and Robbie Weisser was elected Vice Chairperson. WORK PLAN IDEAS The following topics were discussed for possible inclusion into the Board's work plan: • Fund-raising for the Youth Activity Center • Developing a cable TV show Perhaps produce bi-monthly rather than monthly. • Inform teens about what is involved upon turning age 18 (laws, voting, etc.) • Youth service learning • Network with Loveland and Greeley youth advisory boards and exchange ideas • Brainstorm ideas for things teens can do on the weekends The Board decided to delete the item regarding informing teens about what is involved upon turning 18; the remaining ones were approved on a unanimous vote by the Board. The Mayor indicated that Council will want the Board's input on Transfort's plan for Route 9, but the Board opted not to put this item on their work plan. FUND-RAISING FOR THE YAC Julian intends to hold a dance for all high schools on October 26 with half the proceeds going to the YAC. A professional deejay would provide the music, and donations would be solicited at the end of the night. Julian would like as much involvement from the Board as they would be willing to give. A sub -committee meeting will be held on October 10 at 6 p.m. at the YAC to further plan this event. Since there will be some expenses (off -duty police officers, etc.), the Mayor suggested asking Rotary or Kiwanis for sponsorship money, and he stated that Neighborhoods United might be willing to help financially. Carrie Visentainer indicated that TEAM Fort Collins would be willing to help sponsor. Julian suggested having a very diverse group to plan the event, so the sub -committee is not necessarily limited to Board members. Other ideas to raise funds included: car wash, shoot baskets for pledges, rake leaves, shovel snow. It was mentioned that Rick Allnut (Allnut Funeral Home) will pay kids to shovel snow for senior citizens. Perhaps there could be fund-raising competitions between schools (i.e. organize a penny war between schools). Patrick McCosh suggested putting information in school newspapers about the new Youth Activity Center. Mark Larkin suggested selling concessions at CSU games to raise money. Julian suggested the sub -committee work out the details of the leaf -raking plan when they meet to plan the dance on October 10. Youth Advisory Board' utes October 3, 2001 Page 3 BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR JOINT PROGRAMS BETWEEN THE YAC & THE FOOTHILLS FASHION MALL Julian suggested getting merchants to agree that part of sales goes to YAC when coupon is presented. Maybe create a coupon that is good on October 26 only that can be used prior to the dance. Kristin Keefe (guest) is the manager of a store in the mall. She suggested that staff/YAB deal with mall management rather than with individual merchants that are tied to corporations who don't do local promotions. Perhaps create a coupon that a merchant would give a teen for a free climb on the wall at the YAC. Julian, accompanied by Kristie Blackmon (YAC staff), will talk to mall management about their ideas. Peggy will contact mall management staff to get Julian and Kristie invited to the mall management/merchant meeting on Monday, October 8 at 9:00 a.m. DISCUSS PROGRAM POSSIBILITIES FOR EDORA SKATE PARK, FOSSIL CREEK SKATE PARK, AND NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER Robbie Weisser suggested lock -ins or movie nights at Northside. The Board thought cooking classes at NACC might be successful. The skateboard park in Ellora Park opened on September 7. The finished product is world class, having been designed by a consultant who is a skater and local/regional skaters. Dave Mosnik reported that the dynamics of users is amazing; all ages share the space and take turns appropriately. Cooper Liska-Smith reported that RMHS students are very pleased and suggested a competition. Dave Mosnik suggested a cooperative venture with a skateboard shop. If Board members hear of programming ideas for the existing skateboard parks (Edora and Northside), they should contact staff. The design of the skateboard park at Fossil Creek Community Park has not been finalized. People interested in being part of the design team should contact Dave Mosnik. It was suggested that staff from Park Planning & Development do a presentation to the YAB when designing is underway. ADVISE CITY COUNCIL ON RAVE PARTIES AND ANTI -SMOKING EDUCATION Mark Larkin stated that Scott Gammon (SRO at RMHS) would be the contact person to share information about raves and club drugs. Cooper will invite Scott to attend our next meeting. Julian doesn't think there are many raves in the Fort Collins area. The Board questioned whether underage smoking is being enforced. Mark Larkin said it is most likely being enforced by SROs at the schools. The Board questioned why isn't the underage smoking ordinance being enforced. Mark suggested taking a look at school district's drug and alcohol statistics over the last 10 years to see if numbers have increased or decreased. Youth Advisory Board Minu October 3, 2001 Page 4 SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING ON CHANNEL 27 Some suggestions were 1) to film skateboarders, 2) to videotape the October 26"' event at the YAC, and 3) to interview Board members. YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE Staff visits to junior high schools begin the week of October 8 to advertise YAC happenings and give out free one -day passes to the climbing wall, etc. Attendance has been fairly light at the YAC except for groups; staff is hopeful that school visits will increase participation. Staff is counting on the Youth Advisory Board to communicate with schools through their newspapers. Kristie Blackmon will provide YAB members with information about the YAC for them to submit to their school newspapers. NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE Frank Martinez, Recreation Coordinator at the Northside Aztlan Community Center, reported that the tutoring program is improved with the addition of 4 computers that have educational software. Staff likes to provide one-on-one tutoring to kids in grades K-12. A teen weightlifting class is offered as well as a leadership program through Educo that will take a maximum of 12 kids who have to go through an application process. The wrestling program is underway, and staff has implemented an intergenerational program (seniors with kids) that has been successful. The facility has a new wood gym floor. Volunteers for NACC programs are always welcome. OTHER BUSINESS None Adjournment: On a motion by Julian Archuleta and seconded by Robbie Weisser, the Board voted unanimously (6-0) to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. spectfully,6rbmitte et Urban,, Administrative Support Supervisor — Recreation