HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 03/05/1997YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting - March 5, 1997
7:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: Peggy Bowers, Recreation
11 Scott Gammon, Police
Board President: Dallas Davis 226-1434 (h)
Board Members Present: Dallas Davis, Laura George, Jake Lauer, Brooke Delehoy,
Phillip Chavez, Bonnie Deaville
Board Members Absent: Kevin Funk, Abby Jones, John Kietzmann
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison - Recreation Division
Scott Gammon, Staff Liaison - Police Department
Dave Mosnik, Supervisor - Recreation Division
Rafael Sandoval, Leader - Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Administrative Aide - Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Bob Lenk, Melissa Fischer
Call Meeting to Order: The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called
to order at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at the Youth Activity Center by Board
President Dallas Davis.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of February 5, 1997 were approved
unanimously (6-0).
Agenda Review: No changes to printed agenda.
Citizen Participation: tion: No citizen participation.
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
Kathy Lassen, Chair of the Commission on Disabilities, spoke to the Board on the
Commission's goal to bring awareness to the community on issues including housing,
accessibility, employment, etc. Board members were asked to act as liaisons between the
schools they represent and the Commission. If Board members are interested in working in
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March 5, 1997
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COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES (cont.)
the Commission's booth at NewWestFest, they will be able to volunteer when the information
is made available in May. Board members are also invited to visit the Commission's monthly
meetings (3rd Monday, 2:00-4:30 PM).
1998-1999 CITY BUDGET
In response to the City Manager's request for input from Boards on what they see as key
budget issues for 1998-99, the Youth Advisory Board identified the following (in priority
order). A letter stating such will be sent to the City Manager.
1) Continuation of youth employment funds.
2) Establishment of a special fund that would be used to purchase tickets for youth of the
community to attend sporting and special events. (No discussion took place regarding the
administration and logistics of such a fund.)
3) Continuation of funding for the Youth Activity Center.
4) Construction of a southside skateboard park.
In addition, the Board strongly supports the continuation of the DARE program.
NATIONAL TURN OFF TV WEEK
Dave Mosnik received a letter encouraging organizations to plan activities during the week of
April 24-30 as a motive to turning off the TV. Some suggestions by Board members included
a celebrity basketball game (maybe the "Heat"'vs. players from three local high schools) or
spectator events at the Youth Activity Center. Dallas, Jake and Brooke offered to help plan
events. Dave will check to see what else might be planned locally.
BOARD VACANCIES
Peggy Bowers requested that Board members complete a letter of resignation if they will be
unable to complete their term due to college commitments, etc. Applications for open
positions on the Youth Advisory Board are due April 16. Board members will be given
applications to take with them when they visit their assigned schools.
NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
Rafael Sandoval handed out the March calendar of events taking place at the NACC and
stated that staff is making an attempt to increase awareness of and participation in youth
programs and the facility in general.
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE
Dave Mosnik reported that the lacrosse league and fencing have both been recent successes.
He distributed the March calendar and participation information.
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OTHER BUSINESS
• Dallas suggested that the Youth Advisory Board members participate in NewWestFest in
August, maybe at the Recreation booth. This item will appear on the May agenda.
• Reminder: Visit schools and be prepared to report at May meeting. Promote the Youth
Advisory Board and request that interested people apply for vacancies.
• Board members are requested to brainstorm ways media coverage can be improved and be
able to cite instances when coverage has been lacking. Dorothy Bland, publisher of the
Coloradoan, will be invited to attend the April meeting.
• Bob Lenk stated that nominations are currently being accepted for Human Relations
Commission awards. Nomination forms will be distributed to YAB for their use.
• The YAC will be open until midnight during Spring Break week.
• Board members are reminded to attend the boards and commissions event at the Lincoln
Center on March 28,
Adjournment:
On a motion by Brooke Delehoy and seconded by Jake Lauer, the Board voted unanimously
(6-0) to adjourn at 8:07 p.m.
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Jaget Urban, Administrative Aide
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 2 * 7:00 p.m. * Youth Activity Center