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Youth Advisory Board
2016 Annual Report
The Youth Advisory Board was created by City Council resolution on April 19, 1994. The
purpose of the Youth Advisory Board is to gather information; to communicate with
organizations and agencies regarding youth-oriented issues and problems; to document and
discuss issues of importance to youth in the Fort Collins community, specifically as they relate
to City-operated services; to develop and assist events and activities pertaining to youth
involvement; to review and discuss legislation that may affect youth; and to recommend to
City Council local legislation and policy actions or changes which would enhance the status of
youth in the Fort Collins community.
Since October of 2015, the Youth Advisory Board held 8 meetings. Calvin Flammini was
elected Board Chair, Betsy Pruznick Vice Chair and Nela Mohan Secretary. In February
Calvin Flammini chose to step from the Chair position due to health issues and Betsy took
over as Chair, with Nicholas Lin accepting the Vice Chair role. During the year Becki Nord
resigned from the board due to scheduling conflicts and Megan Ronquillo was appointed to
fulfill this seat.
2015/2016 Youth Advisory Board Accomplishments
• Discussed the 2017 – 2018 Budgeting for Outcomes process with Annie Bierbower, Civic
Engagement Liaison and participated in prioritizing offers that would be of most
importance to the Youth of Fort Collins.
• YAB has begun looking at the feasibility of creating a community chalkboard.
Boardmember Nicholas Lin presented the idea to Ellen Martin, Visual Arts
Administrator; Mike Calhoon, Director of Parks; and Matt Day, Park Planning and
Development. After the discussion the board is considering approaching the Downtown
Development Association to discuss collaboration.
• The City of Fort Collins YAB joined the City of Loveland YAB to create “Pinwheels for
Syria,” this project raised $640.00 from the Bezo Family Foundation, whose purpose is to
provide resources for continuing education to Syrian youth who have been displaced by
civil war.
• Nicholas Lin attended the April 19th City Council meeting to accept the “Everyone
Matters,” proclamation from Mayor Wade Troxell.
• YAB learned about West Nile Virus and the City of Fort Collins program and discussed
ways to educate the youth in the community and make behavioral changes.
• YAB learned about the City’s Transportation program from staff members. How
master plans are created and approved, development and the open streets program.