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7/19/96 COMMUNITY RECREATION BOARD Minutes Fr. 6/17/96 Attendance: J. Asfahl- Comm. Rec., Doug Thompson - Hassan Township, S. Siater - City of Dayton, R. Holmgren - City of Elk River, G. Eitel - City of Rogers, Vem Heidner - City of Otsego, R. Johnson - Livonia, C. McNaughton-Commers - CE, C. Blesener - CE, Elk River Mayor - Hank Duitsman Representatives absent: Zimmerman, lSD 728 Chair - Roger Holmgren called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm. A. Routine matters: 1 .) ADDroval of past minutes: The minutes from 5/13/96 were approved on a motion by,Vern Heidner seconded by Roy Johnson. Motion Carried. 2.) Agenda changes/additions: None 3.) Staff Reports: )JA bdefly reviewed the reports. There were no comments. B, Items of Information / Discussion: B. 1) Review / Reactions from the Youth Summit Student RePOrt: - Roger Holmgren stated that he was encouraged by the report from the students and believes that "something" should be done to adequately respond. - Gary Eitel referred to a project in Hopkins that revolved around youth, involved youth, and was supported by both the school district and municipality. Gary encouraged us to further review the data from the youth summit. - Doug Thompson was not able to be at the report but has reviewed the data and has noted the high number of requests and varied interests. Doug mentioned a park site in Hassan that is suited very well for winter sledding / snowboarding. Doug questioned weather or not that if we don't' have adequate resoumes already available. They perhaps only need to be better publicized and promoted. Doug was interested in a prioritization of the youth interests. - Vern Heidner heard that a place to congregate was desired. Quality supervision would be imperative. Vem mentioned that the private sector is currently meeting some the the interests as suggested by the students. - Roy Johnson was impressed with what the students offered. He noted a place to be seemed to get high marks. - Shirley Slater thought the students produced a list of good ideas. She mentioned that Dayton also lacks a spot for youth. Shirley mentioned that the continuation of youth is important. There need to be good student leaders. B. 2Discussi0n with Mayor Duitsman on Responding to Youth Needs: Mayor Duitsman thanked the Recreation Board for their interest in youth and added that he is interested and supportive of additional program opportunities for youth. He has asked the Community Recreation Board staff to develop additional opportunities that the City of Elk River will pilot to help get things started. JA then reviewed a proposal to utilize Lions Park in Elk River as a "youth center". This park will soon be paved and will lend itself nicely as an "in-line skating and boarding center', the warming house could be made in to a student lounge type area. The center would be staffed and open during the evening hours. A variety of recreational opportunities and projects involving youth could be established. Mayor Duitsman favored this proposal and would take it to the Elk River City Council for consideration of funding. Mayor Duitsman encouraged the Board and staff to continue forward with these youth initiatives. B. 3~ Review of May of 1995 Long Range Planning Goals: Tabled B.4) Consideration of altemative regular meeting schedule: JA suggested that this be thought about in order to help keep the meetings concise and productive. Perhaps no change in meeting schedule is necessary, we could simply modify our format as well. R. Holmgren mentioned that it would be difficult for many if additional meetings became regular. No decision or change at this time.