09-08-2025 Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1) Call to Order
Commissioners present: Josh Kelley, Ben Stoner, Angela Wagner, Molly Goenner
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison; Nicole Eller-Peploe, Office Assistant
2) Land Acknowledgement Statement
Angela Wagner shared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the commission.
3) Approval of Agenda
Angela Wagner mo�oned, Josh Kelley seconded.
4) Approval of July 21, 2025 Mee�ng Minutes
Josh Kelley mo�oned, Ben Stoner seconded. With the correc�on of Josh Kelley’s name.
5) Business
a) Budget Review
i) Brian Erickson shared a detailed explana�on of the budget to date. Discussion then
followed with the commissioners while working within the bylaws.
b) Solicita�on Leter
i) Brian Erickson explained why it was determined that the leter in its current form/process
will not con�nue.
ii) Discussion followed on how to reimagine the leter. Brian Erickson will determine the
proper path forward.
iii) A related discission followed regarding addi�onal fundraising sources and brand
awareness. Brian Erickson will reach out to the Council and/or City employees to
determine how to implement any ideas.
c) Alloca�on Review
i) Members reviewed informa�on from applicants and engaged in discussions.
ii) It was agreed on to delay the alloca�on decisions un�l the next mee�ng, allowing for the
rubric to be completed and applicants’ interviews and ques�on be completed.
iii) Members agreed to invite Bridge for Youth and Damascus Way to the October mee�ng for
in-person interviews.
September 8, 2025 - 6:30 pm
Brookview Rice Lake Room
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iv) Members agreed to email ques�ons to Resource West, YMCA and Senior Community
Services – Outreach. Responses will be reviewed at the October mee�ng.
v) A Looking Forward discussion followed regarding the possibili�es and a proper path to
ge�ng changes to the applica�on.
6) Adjournment
Mee�ng was adjourned at 7:28pm
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Josh Kelley, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison
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