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Home My WebLink AboutYOUTH COMMISSION - 06/06/1998 - V� ELK GROVE VILLAGE Youth Commission Meeting June 6, 1998 8:00 a.m. Present: Ron Foster Amy Herrick Barb Lahtinen Cheryl O'Malley Chris Prochno Mike Urban Absent: Mary Allen Katy Bratko Pat Feichter David Gaeger Ashley Taylor The Youth Survey results were discussed. In some regards, the surveys hurt the Park District. The results on the skateboard park indicated that more students did not want a skateboard park as opposed to those who do. People have been using these results to argue that a skateboard park is not needed. Chris Prochno reminded the Commission that is was an unscientific study and it should not be viewed in that manner. Youth Commissioners Chris Prochno noted the need for a Commissioner from Mead Junior High, Conant High School and Queen of the Rosary. Suggestions were given on how to make students aware of the need. Some suggestions were: • Place an article in the school newspaper. • Have coaches make an announcement on the Park District teams. • Make an announcement at summer camps. • Place signs in Walmart, Tastee Dawg and Dairy Queen. Some discussion ensued about the Teen Center regarding making the Teen Center more comfortable. This could be accomplished'. by providing some type of cushions for the chairs. Commissioner Prochno asked if the Commission would be interested in putting a team together for the"Relay for Life" Cancer Funding Raising Event which is scheduled for August 14th and 15th. She will call later this month to see if there is enough of an interest. Amy asked if all the Commissioners could receive copies of the Survey Results. Commissioner Prochno promised to send them out with the minutes of this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m. There will be no July meeting do to the 4th of July holiday. The next meeting will be on Saturday, August 1, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. C President and Board of Trustees, Park District Board, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Assistant to the Village Manager, Administrative Intern, Police Chief, Youth Commission Members ELK GROVE YOUTH CON4NGSSION SURVEY RESULTS 1. Are you an Elk Grove Resident Yes 92 No 5 (results are not included in this survey) 2. What school do you attend: Grove Jr. High 3. If there were a skate board facility in Elk Grove, would you use it? Yes 39 No 52 How often would you use it? Occasionally 20 As much as possible 8 Everyday 5 Weekends 3 No comments 2 Weekdays 1 4. Outside of your home and school,where do you spend time or"hang out' now? Friends 42 S.C.RRA.P. 7 Pavilion 28 Library 6 Malls 20 Bowling Alley 4 Parks 19 School 2 Movies 16 Orbit 2 Home 8 Forest Preserve 1 All over 8 Race Car Shop 1 5. Is there a need for a"hang out'for teens.in the Yillage? Yes 88 No 7 6. If yes, do you prefer: A. Dance/Entertainment Facility 62 B. Coffee House 18 C. Work/Study Area 6 D. Other(see below) Rollerblade Park 17 Arcade 7 Sports Facility 5 A Mall 2 Indoor Baseball House 1 7. What would you like to see the Youth Commission do for you? Stuff 5 Plan Dances 2 Plan Lock Ins 1 Build/establish the following: Dance/Entertainment Facility 37 Coffee House 1 Roller, Ice, Skate Board Park 26 Sports Facility 6 Mall 3 8. Would you be willing to meet with a member of the Youth Commission on your lunch hour or after school to discuss issues which concern you? Yes 36 No 59 9. If you answered yes to Question# 8,please provide us with your name, address, and telephone number. Names provided: 32 Comments Skate boards are dangerous. Establish Travel Baseball. Make a place where we can go and have fun that is not expensive. Build a skate board park Create more hang out spots, more activities for teens. Stop giving us tickets for skating in public places. Give us a place where we are allowed to"hang" More Activity. s� ELK GROVE YOUTH COMMISSION SURVEY RESULTS 1. Are you an Elk Grove Resident Yes 176 No 62 (results are not included in this survey) 2. What school do you attend: Mead Jr. High 3. If there were a skate board facility in Elk Grove, would you use it? Yes 76 No 95 How often would you use it? Weekly 25 Everyday 15 Occasionally 26 All the time 5 Depends on cost 2 4. Outside of your home and school, where do you spend time or"hang out"now? Stores/Malls 54 TPH 5 Friend's house 43 Walmart 3 Parks 30 K Mart 3 Anywhere 18 S.C.R.A.P. 3 Mac Donalds 17 Streets 2 Movies 16 Roller Rink 2 Pavilion 15 Dances 1 Home 8 Ice Skating 1 School 7 Nowhere 1 Coffee House 1 5. Is there a need for a"hang out" for teens in the Village? Yes 149 No 25 6. If yes, do you prefer: A. Dance/Entertainment Facility 77 B. Coffee House 19 C. Work/Study Area 4 D. Other(see below) Rollerblade Park 11 Arcade 3 Skate Board Park 8 Aggressive Skating Facility 2 Sports Facility 8 Ice Rink 2 A Mall 7 Music Store 1 Paint Ball Place 4 Movie Theater 1 7. What would you like to see the Youth Commission do for you? Plan Parties 10 Monitor School Activities 2 Nothing 10 Locate Jobs 2 Advise What You Do 3 Produce Plays 1 Build/establish the following: Dance/Entertainment Facility 55 Arcade 3 Roller, Ice, Skate Board Park 26 Mall 3 Help Keep Teens Out of Trouble 12 Odium 1 Sports Facility 10 Paint Ball Facility 6 S. Would you be willing to meet with a member of the Youth Commission on your lunch hour or after school to discuss issues which concern you? Yes 29 No 147 9. If you answered yes to Question# 8,please provide us with your name, address, and telephone number. Names provided: 25 Comments Build a hangout within walking distance. Make more safe places a teen can go. Make somewhere we can go when we have free time that does not cost a lot. Make a"cool hang out"where we don't get kicked out of. Give us something fun to do. Help keep kids off drugs and the streets. You really should consider building an ice rink! Everyone here has to go to a different town just for that! The first couple of years will be work,but the rest of the time will be profit!! mead ELK GROVE YOUTH COMMISSION SURVEY RESULTS L Are you an Elk Grove Resident Yes 66 No 4 2. What school do you attend: Queen of the Rosary ',. If there were a skate board facility in Elk Grove, would you use it? Yes 22 No 42 How often would you use it? Once a week 4 Twice a week 4 Occasionally 5 4. Outside of your home and school, where do you spend time or"hang out" now? Stores/Malls 28 S.C.R.A.P. 6 Friend's house 22 Roller blades 5 Pavilion 22 Swimming 4 Movies 21 Burger King 2 Bowling 8 Baseball games 2 Parks 7 Library 1 Me Donald's 6 5. Is there a need for a"hang out"for teens in the Village? Yes 54 No 6 — mnanned— 6. If yes, do you prefer: A. Dance/Entertainment Facility 50 B. Coffee House I C. Work/Study Area I D. Other(see below) Roller Rink 10 Arcade 7 Skate Board Park 3 Skating Rink 3 More Basketball courts 1 Restaurant for teens 1 7. What would you like to see the Youth Commission do for you? Build/establish the following: Dance/Entertainment Facility 18 Roller Rink 8 Arcade 5 Roller blade area 4 Sports facility 3 Pet Shop 2 Announce at schools upcoming events 2 Assist the Pavilion with activities 2 Reduce Traffic 1 Plant trees to climb 1 Paint ball area 1 8. Would you be willing to meet with a member of the Youth Commission on your lunch hour or after school to discuss issues which concern you? Yes 17 No 48 9. If you answered yes to Question# 8, please provide us with your name, address, and telephone number. Names provided: 18 Comments Make a safe places a teen can go to hang out. Build more entertainment facilities in Elk Grove. Make a mall area for teens. Give us something fun to do in our area. qr ELK GROVE YOUTH COMMISSION SURVEY RESULTS 1. Are you an Elk Grove Resident Yes 581 No 369 2. What school do you attend: Elk Grove High School 3. If there were a skate board facility in Elk Grove, would you use it? Yes 138 No 400 Possibly 33 How often would you use it? Daily 35 As much as possible 33 Weekends 17 4. Outside of your home and school, where do you spend time or"hang out" now? Friend's Houses 257 Clubs 19 Mall/Shopping 158 Pavilion 17 Movies 71 Skateboarding 16 Not in Elk Grove(no where to go) 67 School 13 Restaurants 53 Streets 9 Anywhere 52 Library 9 Bowling Alley 38 Rex Plex 7 Parks 37 Gymnastic School 5 Stay at home 30 Church 3 Pool Hall 25 Concerts 3 Sports Facility 24 YMCA 2 Work 23 5. Is there a need for a"hang out" for teens in the Village? Yes 478 No 103 6. If yes, do you prefer: A- Dance/Entertainment Facility 340 B- Coffee House 131 C. Work/Study Area 28 D. Other(see below) fee/Roller Rink 23 Open Gym 1 Skate Board Park 23 Fair 1 Arcade 21 Rec Center I Sports Facility 6 Hang Out 1 Restaurant 5 Parks 3 Laser Tag Arena 3 Mall 3 No Opinion 2 Pool Hall 2 Go Cart Track 2 Library 1 7. What would you like to see the Youth Commission do for you? Build/establish the following: Hangout/Club/Dance Hall for teens 130 A Skate Park 23 A Place for High School Students 7 Arcade/Laser Tag Arena 3 Ice Rink 2 Music Store 2 Bike Path 2 Provide entertainment&organized activities 53 Make Elk Grove fun&interesting 45 Do anything 17 Do something positive 9 Listen to the Youth of Elk Grove 6 Make curfew later 6 Get kids off the streets 5 Make school fun 3 Help Teens with their problems 3 Improve Parks& sports equipment 3 Help Teens to improve their study skills 3 Give kids a chance 3 Advertise Marine Corp. I Locate jobs for Teens 1 The Youth Commission Has no interest for me at this time 51 What is it 9 Do something positive 9 Give out free stuff 2 Do Stuff 2 Should not waste tax payer's money I 8. Would you be willing to meet with a member of the Youth Commission on your lunch hour or after school to discuss issues which concern you? Yes 99 No 482 9. If you answered yes to Question # 8, please provide us with your name, address, and tE!ephonc number. ?Fames provided: 100 Comments Do something for teens. Everything is for SeniorS_and young children. Build more entertainment facilities in Ek drove Mdke Elk Grove interesting and fun for teens. Build something so kids will have something to do. There is absolutely no place for kids to go without getti4g into 'trouble. Gil+ us something fun to do in our area. Follow through and take ttiissurvey seriously,,. esaA: