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Hayden council considers reestablishing youth advisory council; staff to research models
Summary
Council discussed reinitiating a mayor's youth council after receiving an email from a local student; members asked staff to study other Idaho models (Meridian) and report back on structure, staff time and statutory issues, with one councilmember to conduct outreach.
Council discussed reinitiating a mayor's youth council in response to an email from a local student. Council member David said he was encouraged by examples from other Idaho cities, particularly Meridian, and noted several youths had already approached staff indicating interest. Members debated whether to create a standalone youth commission or to open positions on existing commissions for youth participation.
Council members raised practical questions including frequency and timing of meetings (to accommodate school schedules), staff time and open‑meeting requirements, whether the city code requires ordinance changes to form a youth commission and whether existing commissions (parks and rec, historic, arts) could host youth members as an alternative.
Council asked David to gather information from other cities and return with recommendations; staff said the code currently allows youth participation on many city commissions, subject to some exceptions. Council gave direction to research models and bring a recommendation back.
