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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 10. 1997 7 Councilmember Aplikowski requested clarification regarding the activities of this task force, that it would be mainly collecting information and reporting to the City Council. Mayor Probst agreed with this assessment, and stated he wants to make sure the City has a final say in this project before the work is completed. MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Keirn seconded a motion to establish the creation of a Highway 96 Task Force, with the names for the committee to be proposed within the next 8-10 days. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mr. Fritsinger reported a possible conflict has arisen regarding the Arden Hills Human Rights liaison to the State of Minnesota's Human Rights Commission. He stated that, since Arden Hills has not re-appointed their own Human Rights Commission, the City may not be allowed to appoint a liaison to the State. He will be following this development and will report on the final outcome. Mr. Fritsinger inquired if there had been any contact with Mayor Martin of Shoreview regarding the Youth Commission. Mayor Probst replied he has been in contact with Mayor Martin, and, although there is interest from both Cities in a joint youth committee, he has not followed up on this as of yet. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she has no strong feelings either way in regard to ajoint committee, but these committees in general seem to target parents more than children. She stated kids are already involved in church groups, Scout groups and other activities, and inquired where the City would find enough kids for this venture. Mr. Fritsinger inquired if the activities of this youth committee were to be geared toward keeping youth out oftrouble, or if it was for getting youth more involved in the City. Mayor Probst replied he does not have great expectations for this joint committee, at least not at the present time. He stated Shoreview has been actively trying to recruit prospects for this group without much luck. He stated he envisions an informal forum for youth to discuss an issue of interest to them, such as the City's plans for the TCAAP property. He stated they would not need to meet often, once a month or once per quarter would be sufficient. Councilmember Aplikowski suggested recruiting not just high school youth, but junior high youth as well. In her experience, high school youth tend to be busier, as they usually have part- time jobs and a fuller social life. Mayor Probst stated he hopes to begin this process in the next 4-6 weeks. Councilmember Aplikowski suggested trying to make use of groups that are already formed, such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or the Sheriff's Patrol Youth Group. She agreed that a joint venture with Shoreview would probably be more effective.