City Council Meeting Date: May 16, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Deb Little, City Clerk
Title
Ordinance Amendment Related to Establishment of Mayor’s Youth Council
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council approves the second reading of an ordinance Establishing the Mayor's Youth Council as an official City Board.
Summary Report:
The Northfield City Council approved Motion M2017-017 on January 17, 2017 “to support the pursuit of Establishing the Mayor’s Youth Council as an Advisory Board or Commission.” Staff worked with the Mayor’s Youth Council to establish information related to creating this group as a more permanent board or commission. The Mayor’s Youth Council created a draft ordinance and bylaws. Staff has worked with Meleah Follen, the Mayor’s Youth Council Adult Advisor, and the City Attorney on the attached ordinance and bylaws.
The Mayor’s Youth Council has been in effect since 2006. As noted in the January 17, 2017 documentation, Mayor Pownell and City Administrator Martig are suggesting that this group be formally created as an advisory board or commission of the City. The belief is that these groups are more permanent in nature and that it would be more appropriate to establish as a formal board or commission if they are going to continue on an ongoing basis.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
None.
Tentative Timelines:
The ordinance would be published on May 24, 2017 and would be effective 30 days following publication.