HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 03/02/2005YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular meeting — March 2, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Ray Martinez Staff Liaisons: Peggy Bowers, Recreation, 221-6357
John VanderVliet. Police. 416-6095
Board Members Present: David Saperstone, Lee Swanson, Kristi Thomas, Ryan Hennig, Cara
Getches, Jonathan Fanning, Ashley Stephenson
Board Member(s) Absent: Erin Rooney, Brendon Votipka
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison — Recreation Division
John VanderVliet, Staff Liaison — Police Department
Kristie Blackmon, Coordinator — Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Admin. Support Suprv. — Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: None
Introductions:
New Board member Lee Swanson introduced himself to other members of the Board.
Call Meeting to Order:
Meeting called to order by vice -chairperson Ryan Hennig at 7:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes from February 2, 2005
The minutes of the regular meeting on February 2, 2005 were unanimously (7-0) approved following a
motion by Kristi Thomas and seconded by Jonathan Fanning.
Agenda Review:
No changes to the printed agenda.
Citizen Participation:
No citizen participation.
Agenda:
SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS
The "Soapbox" composition, which was written by Kristi Thomas, was submitted to the Coloradoan.
Brendon Votipka has drafted a letter, which should be finalized soon, that can be distributed to Board
members' respective schools regarding the proposed coin war to raise funds for the Inspiration
Playground. Brownie McGraw said posters regarding the playground should be available next week;
therefore posters and letters requesting participation in the fund-raiser can be taken to schools together.
Brownie also indicated that the marketing agency is going to do a press release and publicity about the
coin war as well. Letters should be available soon for distribution to student councils.
Youth Advisory Board Minutes
March 2, 2005
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BUDGET INPUT REQUESTED
In response to a request by City Manager Darin Atteberry, the Youth Advisory Board provided input
regarding priorities for the 2006-2007 budget cycle. The one thing identified by the YAB as needing
serious consideration is funding for youth employment. On a motion by Kristi Thomas and seconded
by Jonathan Fanning, the Board agreed to draft a letter to the City Manager stating their priority.
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE/FUND-RAISING
The March activity calendar was distributed as was a report comparing participation at the Youth
Activity Center for the months of January 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The report showed an increase
in participation of 36% and a 42% increase in memberships from January 2004 to January 2005.
There are 2 downhill ski trips left this year — March 12 & 16. New Board member Lee Swanson
provided information about the workshop he teaches through the Youth Activity Center entitled "The
Job Guy" which shows teens how to get the job they want.
The YAC will not be open on Sundays beginning in April. High school hours are being promoted on
Friday and Saturday nights. Club 56 is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. A
couple of new air hockey tables and a new pool table have been set up in the game room.
NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
Peggy Bowers distributed a conceptual idea of what amenities/spaces will be included in the new
Northside Aztlan Community Center that is scheduled to open in the fall of 2007. The City is in the
process now of hiring architects/builders. Two public open houses will be held on March 30 to gather
input from users and citizens. Open house times are 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the
Northside Aztlan Community Center.
OTHER BUSINESS
A discussion ensued regarding Ballot Issue #1 to repeal the sales tax on groceries. Based on
the factual presentation, the Board voted unanimously (7-0) on a motion made by Kristi
Thomas and seconded by David Saperstone to recommend a "no" vote on #1. A letter will
drafted and sent to City Council stating the Board's recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
Following a motion by David Saperstone and seconded by Kristi Thomas, the Board voted
unanimously (7-0) to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
pectfully sub fitted,
et Urban, Administrative Support Supervisor — Recreation