HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2022Youth Advisory Commission Minutes, December 18, 2022 Page 1
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
December 18, 2022
6:30 p.m.
Chair Knock Swanson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Youth Advisory Commission Members: Faisal Ali, Rylee Eykyn, Ella
Fowler, Caitlyn Holl, Aaimah, Khawaja, Peyton Knock Swanson, Iftinta Mohamed, Faadumo
Mohamed, Eston Moulder, Ava Nielson, Katie Sheehan
Members Absent: Katherine Krogstad
Staff Present: Courtney Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator
Ex Officio Members Present: City Council Member John Bermel, Paul Oehme, Public Works
Director
1. Approval of Minutes
The November 20, 2022, Youth Advisory Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented.
2. Introduction of Officers
Ms. Miller introduced the new officers and gave a brief overview of the ir duties. The officers
are: Peyton Knock Swanson, Chair; Iftinta Mohamed, First Vice Chair; and Ella Fowler,
Second Vice Chair.
3. Public Works Director Paul Oehme
Public Works Director Oehme provided an overview of the Public Works department,
including the functions of construction services, engineering, environmental resources,
facilities, forestry, streets, and utilities.
4. City Councilmember John Bermel
City Councilmember Bermel provided an introduction of himself, including his family, career, and
interests. He discussed his role on the City Council and other committees and boards. Looking ahead
to 2023, Councilmember Bermel is excited to see the Antler’s Park project come to fruition.
5. Priority Projects
Commissioners discussed the top priorities that surfaced at last month’s meeting. They decided to
start, they would focus on two topics: mental health awareness and attending school
group/organization meetings to obtain ideas to bring to the Commission. The Commissioners broke
into two subcommittees and started discussions on how to accomplish their ideas and goals.
6. Tour of the Central Maintenance Facility
Public Works Director Oehme gave a tour of the Central Maintenance Facility.
7. Next Meeting
The January meeting will be held on January 15, 2023 and will take place at one of Lakeville’s
fire stations. Ms. Miller will send an email once a location has been confirmed.
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8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Courtney Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator