2024-05-08 Youth Commission MinutesMeeting Minutes
Edmonds Youth Commission
Frances Anderson Center Room123
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
6:OOPM-7:30PM
6:00 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this
place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time
immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty,
their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water."
- City Council Land Acknowledgment
1. Roll Call & Absences (1 minute)
Mara called meeting to order at 6. Charlie read the land acknowledgement. Lucy C.,
Vivian, Sophie, and Joanna were missing.
2. Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes (2 minutes)
Mara moved to approve agenda and minutes. Seconded by Lydia. Minutes approved
unanimously.
3. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker)
No members of the public were present. Short presentation by Angie Feser, director of
Parks and Recreation Services. Due to City budget cuts, Edmonds Youth Commission
may not continue into future years. Casey's position has been cut as of June 30th
Commissioners will likely find out if the commission will continue in January.
4. Final Planning for the May Ivy Pull (10 minutes)
Ivy Pull is May 18t'. Commissioners should arrive at 9:30 to Pine Ridge Park.
Commissioners need to reach out to 5 people about the event.
5. Making Instagram Reel about Ivy Pull (30 minutes)
Reel should include May 18th, 10-12am at Pine Ridge Park. After short writing contest,
Lydia was chosen to write on whiteboard for reel. Charlie filmed the reel on his phone.
6. End of the Year Presentation (40 minutes)
Commission edited Powerpoint. Casey will edit the Powerpoint and then sent it to Joelle
for further revision. At the next meeting, speakers will run through the presentation.
7. Final Comments (4 minutes)
Ivy pull is Saturday, May 181h
Adjourn — 7:3OPM
Meeting adjourned at 7:28.
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 22th, 2024 at 6:OOPM
Meeting Norms
1. Respect everyone's time by starting and ending on time
2. Respond or react to messages on GroupMe as well as emails
3. Follow up on responsibilities you commit to
4. Assume good intent of others; try not to be offended
5. Respect everyone's opinion
6. Give as much notice as possible for absences
7. Come to meetings with an open mind, be able to adapt to obstacles
8. Try out ideas
9. When ideas are proposed, be prepared to back them up (with a pitch or plan)
10. Respect the space - don't make a mess
11. Respect the speaker —don't talk over people and create a safe and comfortable environment where people can speak.