HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 11/01/2006YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular meeting — November 1, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Staff Liaison: Steve Budner, Recreation, 221
Board Members Present: Matt Strauch, Ryan Hennig, Erin Rooney, Laura Lamb, Lee Swanson,
Kai Stuckey
Board Member(s) Absent: 1 vacant seat
Staff Members Present: Steve Budner, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Staff Support — Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Craig Lenau, CSU student
Call meeting to Order:
The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Board
Chairperson Ryan Hennig.
Approval of Minutes from October 4, 2006:
Because there was not a quorum present at the meeting on October 4, the notes taken at the meeting
were not official minutes of the Board.
Agenda Review:
No changes to agenda.
Citizen Participation:
There was no citizen participation.
Agenda:
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER
Board member Matt Strauch drafted a letter that will be sent to City Council regarding the pending
closure of the Youth Activity Center and the reduced funding for the RAD Van program. The essence
of the letter was to request that Council keep the YAC open and not cut funding for RAD Van. A few
revisions were suggested and applied to the draft. On a motion by Matt to approve the letter and
seconded by Erin Rooney, the Board voted unanimously in favor. Staff will formalize the letter and
send to City Council and the City Manager.
Lee Swanson mentioned that he had e-mailed the City Manager some time ago suggesting the use of
the Wal-Mart on College and Harmony, once it's vacated, as a southside center. No response was
received.
On a related note, Matt Strauch has met with Hannah Valdez, RAD Van coordinator, to work out
programs for RAD Van participants that involve Bas Bleu Theater.
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2007 WORK PLAN FINALIZATION
On a motion by Matt Strauch and seconded by Lee Swanson, the Board voted unanimously to approve
the work plan which includes the following:
Complete the facilities/programs inventory
Develop speakers series
Pursue information sources regarding youth, assemble, give to City Council
Develop bylaws/mission statement that are in harmony with the Board's purpose
Explore liaison opportunities to other boards/commissions
Regarding the first item, staff will determine what additional information the City's GIS department
can provide to complete the inventory of facilities/programs/population. Laura Lamb will research
what information can be obtained from Poudre School District. Information will be brought to the
December Board meeting.
YOUTH PROGRAM UPDATE
The ground -breaking ceremony for the new Northside Azdan Community Center was held on October
25 with 150 people in attendance and celebrity speakers.
OTHER BUSINESS
• Board members were reminded by staff of the Boards and Commissions appreciation event that
is scheduled for November 8 at the Lincoln Center.
• On December 19, City Council is scheduled to appoint someone to fill the Board seat vacated
by David Saperstone. Lee Swanson has requested to extend his appointment to the Board past
the December 31, 2006 expiration date.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Erin Rooney and seconded by Lee Swanson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn
at 8:33 p.m.
qes ectfully muted,
J t Urban, Administrative Support Supervisor — Recreation
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Next meeting December 6, 2006 at the Youth Activity Center