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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
August 20, 2023
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, Ella Fowler, Peyton Knock
Swanson, Faadumo Mohamed, Iftinta Mohamed, Eston Moulder, Caitlyn Holl
Members Absent: Rylee Eykyn, Katherine Krogstad, Aaimah Khawaja, Katie Sheehan, Ava Nielson
Staff Present: Courtney Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Moulder, second by Holl to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Moulder, second by Fowler to approve the minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Leadership Lesson
The group discussed what leadership means to them and what makes a good leader. They
watched a short video about being the change they want to see. They were left to think about
what leadership qualities they already have and what qualities they think they are missing. They
wrote down their thoughts and were asked to think about ways they can develop those skills.
6. Upcoming City Events
Ms. Miller shared information on the upcoming Haunted Forest Festival. Several members expressed
interest in helping with the event. Ms. Miller will follow up with everyone by email and connect them
with the Parks and Recreation department for more details.
7. Discuss Methods to Promote Priority Projects
The group discussed methods to promote the priority projects. Knock Swanson and I. Mohamed will
work with school officials and obtain permission to put the projects in the schools, library, and other
public places.
8. Discuss and Confirm Upcoming Meeting Dates
Members of the Youth Commission confirmed that the third Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. is the
best time to meet. Meetings will continue to be held at that time.
9. Roundtable Discussion
Members of the Youth Advisory Commission shared updates and activities they are participating in.
10. Announcements/Other
11. Next Meeting Date: September 17, 2023
The next meeting will be held on September 17 and will be back in person.
12. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Youth Advisory Commission Minutes, July 16, 2023 Page 2
Courtney Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator