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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes <br />12-01-10 <br /> <br /> <br />This is a good way to introduce young citizens to the roles and responsibilities of local <br />government. <br /> <br /> <br />They would bring a unique perspective to the Parks & Recreation Committee as we strive to <br />address the needs of all age groups. <br /> <br /> <br />This may be an excellent forum for meeting Community Service requirements that may be set <br />by their schools or scouting programs. <br /> <br /> <br />2.We will need to set an age group. My suggestion is 15 - 18 years old. Over 18 they could be a <br />regular committee member. <br /> <br />3. I feel strongly that each person in the Youth Corps should be assigned specific responsibilities. <br />Specific responsibilities will give the corps members a focus and a sense of accomplishment. With <br />specific responsibilities both they and we will know what to expect and have a basis for judging <br />success of the program. I would set this up with a job description and objectives, much like we might <br />set up for an new employee. It should not be long or complicated, but should be specific. <br /> <br />4. The Youth Corps would have to have a “home.” That is, it would have to be tied directly to the <br />Council or assigned to one of the two committees. Two adults currently serving on the Council or a <br />committee would need to be appointed as mentors. <br /> <br />5. The City Council will have to approve the formation of a Youth Corps. The Council may want to (or <br />be required to) appoint the members - as they do for the two current committees. <br /> <br /> <br />6.The Youth Corps will not have a budget and should not cause additional expense to the City. <br /> <br />Here are a couple of ideas on where we might be able to use the Youth Corps. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />This coming year I am going to recruit a few people to form a race committee for the three <br />Festival of the Lakes events. Someone of high school age could be a big help in promoting <br />these events. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />We could assign a Youth Corps member to assist with specific Parks & Recreation activities. <br />Maybe even take over these activities with oversight from a mentor. Activities such as Skate <br />Night or Movies-in-the-Parks. <br /> <br />What does the committee think? Are we making unnecessary work for ourselves or does this idea have <br />merit? This is a decision that should take considerable discussion and not entered into lightly for surely <br />we will be expected to make it work. Please do not make your decision this month, but let the idea cook <br />for a month or two. When the committee is in agreement, it will be presented to City Council. <br /> <br />Vice-Chairperson Grahek said his kids were in high school and required to do service work so he thought <br />it a great opportunity for the kids involved and for the committee to consider working directly with the <br />high school. In theory the committee likes the idea, but realistically some of the concerns to think about <br />are; what other types of projects would the committee want them to be involved with, can the committee <br />actually commit to keeping them busy and do we have the adult supervision which would be necessary <br />among the committee or council members. This item will continue to stay on the agenda for discussion. <br /> <br />Music in the Parks <br />4 of 8 <br /> <br />