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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
September 17, 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, Caitlyn Holl, Aaimah
Khawaja, Eston Moulder, Peyton Knock Swanson, Faadumo Mohamed, Ava Nielson, Katie
Sheehan
Members Absent: Ella Fowler, Iftinta Mohamed
Staff Present: Courtney Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Nielson, second by Ali to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion by F. Mohamed, second by Holl to approve the minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Parks and Recreation Director John Hennen
Parks and Recreation Director John Hennen provided an overview of the Parks and Recreation
department. He highlighted Parks Maintenance, the Lakeville Area Arts Center, and Recreation.
He discussed the 2015 Parks, Trails & Open Space Plan which guides the department. Mr.
Hennen also highlighted projects that are included in the park bond referendum. Finally, he gave
a tour of the Heritage Center.
6. Discuss Methods to Promote Priority Projects
The group followed up on methods to promote the priority projects. Knock Swanson is working
with Lakeville North, the Arts Center and library. I. Mohamed and Nelson are working with
Lakeville South.
7. Goal Setting and Future Agenda Items
The group discussed topics and projects they would like to work in and be involved in. They are
interested in hearing from more city leaders. They are interested in connecting their peers with
the city by using social media. They are interested in more volunteer opportunities. They would
like to have shirts to wear when representing the city at public events.
8. Roundtable Discussion
Members of the Youth Advisory Commission shared updates and activities they are participating in.
9. Announcements/Other
Ms. Miller reminded the group of the upcoming Haunted Forest event on October 28. She stated that
the application for new members is now open. It will close on September 22, 2023.
10. Next Meeting Date: October 15, 2023
The next meeting will be on October 15, 2023.
11. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted by:
Courtney Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator