HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 05/07/1997YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting - May 7, 1997
7:00 p.m.
Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: Peggy Bowers, Recreation
Scott Gammon, Police
11 Board President: Dallas Davis 226-1434 (h)
Board Members Present: Dallas Davis, Bonnie Deaville, Phillip Chavez, John Kietzmann,
Brooke Delehoy, Laura George
Board Members Absent: Kevin Funk, Jake Lauer, Abby Jones
Staff Members Present: Peggy Bowers, Staff Liaison - Recreation Division
Dave Mosnik, Supervisor - Recreation Division
Janet Urban, Administrative Aide - Recreation Division
Guest(s) Present: Farah Inam, Huma Babak, Jesse Strack
Call Meeting to Order: The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called
to order at 7:03 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at the Youth Activity Center by Board
President Dallas Davis.
Approval of Minutes: On a motion by John Kietzmann and seconded by Brooke
Delehoy, the minutes of the meeting of April 2 were approved unanimously (5-0).
Agenda Review: Peggy Bowers will replace Debra Bueno on Item #S (Northside Aztlan
Community Center Update) as NACC staff was unable to attend.
Citizen Participation: No citizen participation.
Agenda:
MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
Kathleen Tracy of the City's Transportation Department presented information on the study
currently underway to determine the feasibility of developing a multi -modal transportation
center in downtown Fort Collins. Kathleen represents the committee that is seeking input and
approval from potential user groups. After a series of questions and answers, the Board voted
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MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY (cont.)
unanimously (6-0) to support the idea of the transportation center. Some items Board
members and staff suggested for possible inclusion were rental of in -line skates and baby
strollers/baby joggers and the addition of lockers for skateboards and in -line skates.
The Board will submit a letter of support to the committee.
"YOUTH FIRST" FORUM REPORT
Both Dallas Davis, Board President, and Peggy Bowers, staff liaison, recently attended a
forum which was conducted by Congregations Building Communities. Among the items the
attendees agreed upon were the idea of having a city-wide youth coordinator, using school
buses for more functions, and increased use of school district facilities. This group was very
supportive of youth.
SCHOOL REPORTS
Laura George - Boltz Junior High. Students want another skateboard park or skateboarding
location, preferably near Fort Collins High School.
Brooke Delehoy - Poudre High. Some students are still concerned about streets being closed
downtown on weekends. Students don't think the smoking ordinance is fair, but they also
feel it is not being enforced enough. Kids are not getting enough positive recognition.
(Brooke advised contacting the Coloradoan with information to publish.) Centennial High.
Agreed that kids are not getting recognition. Students there are hopeful that there will be
more and better jobs (other than fast food). Wanted more sports tournaments, i.e. basketball.
John Kietzmann - CLP Junior High. No concerns; students take care of their own needs.
Rocky Mountain High. Students feel that the new smoking ordinance is not being enforced.
Phillip Chavez - Webber Junior High. A skateboard park is wanted on the south side of
town, also a youth center for basketball, etc.
Dallas Davis - Preston Junior High. Students want dances, more basketball courts and more
sporting events.
Since the issue of a skateboard park on the south side of town is a recurring topic of
discussion during Board members' visitations to their constituents, the Board decided to
formally support such an amenity on the south side of town. On a motion by John and
seconded by Phillip, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to write a letter to City Council
stating their support.
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NORTHSIDE AZTLAN COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
Peggy Bowers distributed Northside's May calendar and a flier about the summer basketball
league. She reported that the community -wide Cinco de Mayo event was well -attended.
Peggy fielded a question from a guest about sports for girls coming out of high school and
stated that staff is open to suggestions for programs. Peggy will gather a focus group for
discussion of this topic.
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE
Dave Mosnik distributed April participation reports and the May calendar of activities. The
YAC recently hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that was well -received by the alternative
groups that participated (Larico, YouthSafe, etc.). Beginning the week of May 12, YAC staff
will visit junior highs and high schools to set up a booth and distribute information about the
YAC. Dave thanked Brooke Delehoy for suggesting to Poudre High School that money from
a recent fund-raising event be donated to the YAC.
OTHER BUSINESS
• Dallas, John, Laura and Jake will be resigning from the Youth Advisory Board effective
June 30, 1997. Phillip and Brooke are reapplying for their positions.
• The regular Board meeting on June 4 will not be held; a social event to bid farewell to
outgoing members will be held on June 11; details will be forthcoming.
Adjournment:
On a motion by Laura George and seconded by Phillip Chavez, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
qpectfu ubmitted,
et Urban, Administrative Aide
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 11 * Time & location to be announced