HomeMy WebLinkAbout1699ORDINANCE NO. 1699
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.315 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1
Chapter 3.315 of the Columbia Heights City Code as currently read is amended as follows:
§ 3.315 YOUTH COMMISSION.
(A) Establishment. A Youth Commission is hereby established to serve as an advisory body to the Columbia
Heights City Council, and other Boards and Commissions as appropriate, inspire and bring to light new ideas from a
youth perspective, create an educational environment for youth looking to expand their knowledge of government
and leadership functions, and provide experience -building opportunities for area youth seeking increased
community and local government engagement.
(1) The Youth Commission shall confer with and advise Boards and Commissions as appropriate, on matters
concerning youth within the city. Youth Commission members are non -voting members and act in an advisory
capacity.
(2) The Commission shall execute its duties and authority in accordance with the respective Board and
Commission by-laws.
(B) Membership. Youth Commission Members will be appointed to respective Boards and Commissions and
must be within the age range of 14-18 years old and residents of the City of Columbia Heights and/or Attend
Independent School District 13. Terms run from October 1 to May 31.
Section 2
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
First Reading: July 8, 2024
Offered by: Jacobs
Seconded by: James
Roll Call: All Ayes
Second Reading:
July 22, 2024
Offered by:
Buesgens
Seconded by:
Spriggs
Roll Call:
All Ayes
Date of Passage:
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1699
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.315 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
The City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted Ordinance No. 1699 on July 22, 2024.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish, upon passage, updated membership parameters for the Youth
Commission to act in an advisory capacity to other Boards and Commissions as non -voting members.
This is a summary of Ordinance No. 1699. A copy of the entire text of the Ordinance is available for public
inspection during regular office hours at City Hall, by standard or electronic mail, or at
www.columbiaheightsmn.gov.
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