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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,May 22, 2023 Page 7 out to the Commissions initially and the Parks and Recreation Commission will be joining them. Commissioner Becker indicated she was trying to think of Rosefest as an opportunity to promote Commission recruitment, especially youth recruitment. She explained there were a lot of younger people at the parade last year, so she was trying to think of providing some type of materials,something fun to let the younger community know there is an opportunity there. Councilmember Strahan did not know if this was appropriate or not, but if the Commission has two spots for people and there are not enough people, she was not sure if it would be appropriate to invite the Commissioners spouse or children to walk as well. Councilmember Groff thought it was a good idea to have representation from other Commissions with the HRIEC because people do not know the Commissions the City has and it is an educational opportunity for people watching the parade. Chair Palmquist reviewed some other outreach opportunities the Commission will be doing in 2023 including being in the schools more and looking to do some student outreach. One of the things the Commission is realizing is the limits on the Youth Commissioner position. She indicated the Commission understands the reasons behind those limits that the Youth Commissioner has to be a resident, but the City is also losing out on a big voice within the community and the Commission is looking to see how it can readjust and maybe change to non-voting or how to reach out to the students to get Youth Commissioners on the Commissions because having none is lacking. She asked for Council feedback. She noted the Commission would like to ask the City Council to reconsider some of the limitations that are on Youth Commissioners as the recruitment continues for all the Commissions. Councilmember Strahan indicated she would be supportive of allowing students who attend school within Roseville, which does not include everyone within the Roseville Area School District. If the school is within the boundaries of Roseville or the student lives in Roseville,then she would be in favor of that. If someone did not live within the boundaries,if there was a concern about representation that they may be allowed to be on the Commission without voting. She thought that would be a reasonable compromise. Mayor Roe thanked the Commission for coming to the meeting and presenting the work the Commission has been doing. 8. Council Direction on Councilmember Initiated Agenda Items 9. Approve Minutes