HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210217 - Workshop MinutesRed Wing Youth Commission
Workshop via Video Conference
February 17, 2021
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Alainn Hanson; Commissioners Molly Bradley,
Devon Copley, Rachel Hauschildt, Gavin Magill, Allie Meyer, Nora Meyer, Kayleigh
Hoppman, and Matthew Lu
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Deyahni Cooper and Kaylee Snider
Others Present: Helen Korbel, Staff Liaison; Laurel Stinson, Council Liaison
1. Call to Order
The workshop was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chairperson Hanson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Hanson led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Statement of Intent
Chairperson Hanson read the Statement of Intent
4. Youth Commission Purpose Statement
Commissioner Lu read the Youth Commission Purpose Statement.
5. Roll Call
Roll call was conducted. Chairperson Hanson and Commissioners N. Meyer,
Bradley, Copley, Hoppman, Hauschildt, Lu, Magill, and A. Meyer were in attendance
along with Council Liaison Stinson and Staff Liaison Korbel.
6. Committee Updates and Discussion
Chairperson reviewed the workshop structure and breakout session process.
Following the breakout sessions, Commissioners joined back together to share their
committee discussions.
Sustainability Committee.
Committee members discussed a potential tree legacy project and an initiative to
reduce food waste within the school system.
Mental Health Committee.
Committee members discussed mental health awareness initiatives.
Arts Committee.
There was no report.
Research Committee.
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Committee members reviewed their research relating to other youth commissions
and discussed communication approaches to engage Red Wing youth. They also
discussed advocacy activities relating to sustainability and mental health.
7. Closing Comments
The entire group discussed website and social media communication along with a
potential column in the student newspaper. It was also suggested to post
information on bulletin boards at Red Wing High School and the Red Wing Public
Library.
Commissioner N. Meyer agreed to help schedule an Arts Committee meeting in the
near future.
It was clarified that no formal action can be taken during workshops.
8. Adjournment
Chairperson Hanson adjourned the workshop at 6:49 p.m.
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