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YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting - February 4, 1998
7:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaisons: Peggy Bowers, Recreation
Scott Gammon, Police
i Board President: Abby Jones, 493-5487 (h)
Board Members Present: Farah Inam, Ashlan (Jo Faith) Warsteane, Steve Hill, Abby Jones,
Bonnie Deaville, Richy Lynn, Brooke Delehoy, Philip Chavez
Board Members Absent:
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison - Recreation Division
Scott Gammon, Staff Liaison - Police Department
Dave Mosnik, Supervisor - Recreation Division
Debra Bueno, Supervisor - Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Administrative Aide - Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Jose Sandoval
Call Meeting to Order: The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called to order at
7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 1998 at the Youth Activity Center by Board Chairperson Abby Jones.
Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Jo Faith Warsteane and seconded by Richy Lynn, the minutes
of the meeting of January 7, 1998 were approved unanimously (8-0).
Agenda Review: No changes to printed agenda.
Citizen Participation: Jackie Uhlman, an intern working at the Youth Activity Center, would like to
start a running club for junior and senior high school kids where they would train for a race in May.
Agenda:
Marissa Flores was introduced as a new member of the Youth Advisory Board who will be replacing
Lupe Quintero. Marissa's appointment by TEAM Fort Collins will be confirmed by City Council at their
next meeting.
WEB PAGE
Kelly DiMartino, the City's public information officer, attended the meeting to discuss web pages.
Currently, the City has a page for Boards and Commissions, but those groups are encouraged to create
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WEB PAGE (cont.)
their own pages with more specific information. Possible web page features could include YAB agenda,
events and activities for youths (not just City -sponsored), links to high school newspaper sites, links to
Parent magazine calendar and the Recreator. Another suggestion was to put activity information under
the current "What's New" that would link to the YAB page. Having a "suggestion" portion of the page
was another idea that could also be linked to current youth survey sites. It was pointed out by Ms.
DiMartino that if the Youth Advisory Board's web page is hosted on the City site, certain guidelines need
to be followed.
Dave Mosnik said he would be willing to budget 10 hours per month out of youth employment so that
someone could be hired to develop the web page and keep it up-to-date. Dave will develop a job
description which will be available at the next YAB meeting
BASH REPORT
Richy and Steve reported that the original BASH event scheduled for January 17 was postponed due to
inclement weather and has been rescheduled for March 21. Approximately 100 kids had signed up;
committee was hoping for 200. A smaller alternative party will be held locally on February 27.
SKATEBOARDING UPDATE
Dave Mosnik has been working with the Police Department to build a half -pipe for the use of
skateboarders and in -line skaters. Dave has submitted a grant proposal to the Stryker Short Foundation
requesting $20,000 to construct such an apparatus at the skateboard park at the Northside Aztlan
Community Center.
Another skateboard park is not in the current two-year budget, but Parks and Recreation staff is currently
doing some long-range planning for placement of skateboard facilities in future community parks. Dave
will survey current skateboard users to gather data, and a suggestion was made to place surveys at retail
businesses that cater to skateboarders. In addition, skateboarders can contact Dave at the Youth Activity
Center with their thoughts.
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE
Dave reported that the Youth Activity Center is booked solid for the month of February. Kristie
Blackmon is to be commended for her role in promoting activities for teens. Forming a girls basketball
league is still a possibility if 12 girls are interested. Volleyball has generated some interest.
NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
Two very successful activities are cartooning and youth wrestling. The teen cooking class was canceled
as was youth weightlifting, although it generated some interest in drop -in weightlifting. The NACC is
sponsoring a ski trip this month where $20 includes transportation, lift ticket, instruction, and lunch.
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NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE (cont.)
Some outside agencies have provided funding. The tutoring program is at capacity (based on staff s
ability to provide transportation). The Northside Center is at maximum on participation and having to
turn away rental requests.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jose Sandoval announced that TEAM Fort Collins is doing outreach to promote healthy lifestyles
among teens. Board members are invited to attend field trips; calendar distributed.
Councilman Will Smith stated that the Healthy Communities Coalition has applied for a grant
from Colorado Assets for Youth ($75,000 over 3 years) for Larimer County. An executive
director will be hired to work in the community and develop the process. Trainers will train
leaders in aspects of "assets" model. Will feels that youths should be trained as leaders rather than
have adults trained as leaders. More information will be forthcoming.
Abby felt a recent article in the Collegian cast a bad light on youth. There was no consensus by
the Board about responding to the article; however, Abby will draft a letter to the Collegian in
rebuttal, and Board members can sign if they wish.
Dave would like to see an article in the Collegian that addresses the positive influence CSU
students have on the community.
Farah feels the Board should address parents and charge them with being responsible for their
children's behavior. Richy and Farah will combine efforts to write something for the TEAM
calendar.
Members who will be leaving the Board as of June 30, 1998 are Bonnie Deaville, Brooke
Delehoy, Abby Jones, and Richy Lynn.
Adjournment:
On a motion by Phillip and seconded by Bonnie, the Board voted unanimously (8-0) to adjourn at 8:18
p.m.
pectfully�s bmitted,
et Urban, Administrative Aide
Next Meeting: March 4, 1998 * 7:00',p.m. * Youth Activity Center