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Youth Commission
AGENDA
Goodyear Recreation Campus - Mulitpurpose Room | 420 S. Estrella Parkway | Goodyear, AZ | 85338
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Thank you for participating in your local government and attending the Youth Commission meetings.
Meetings | The meeting will be held at the date, time and location posted in the agenda. Generally, the Commission holds one regular meeting each month, on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Public Meeting Access | Members of the public may attend the Youth Commission meeting in person. Physical access to the meeting location will be open to the public 15 minutes prior to the meeting.
Speakers I Persons wishing to address the Commission on matters not on the agenda may do so under Public Comments. Those wishing to speak on items on the agenda may do so when the item is being considered. Please submit a Speaker Card to city staff prior to the meeting or the announcement of the item. All comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.
Agenda Materials | This agenda contains a brief summary of each item the Youth Commission will consider. The Agenda and supporting materials is generally posted five (5) days prior to Commission meetings and are available for viewing on the City's website at www.goodyearaz.gov.
Accessibility & Language Assistance | In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Goodyear endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk's office at (623) 882-7830 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Persons who are hearing impaired may also contact Arizona Relay at 7-1-1.
Si necesita asistencia o traducción en español, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al (623) 882-7830.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
In accordance with State law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the Commission will not be able to discuss or take action on any issue not included on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Before you begin to speak, identify yourself for the record and whether you are a Goodyear resident.
In accordance with State law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the Commission will not be able to discuss or take action on any issue not included on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Before you begin to speak, identify yourself for the record and whether you are a Goodyear resident.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the draft minutes from the Youth Commission Meeting held on September 23, 2026.
2.
UPDATE FROM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES (CHAIR MADDELYNN SMITH AND VICE CHAIR ALEXA LOEFFELHOLZ)
Chair Maddelynn Smith and Vice Chair Alexa Loeffelholz will update the commission on their presentation to the Boards and Commissions subcommittee regarding the bylaw changes recommended by Goodyear Youth Commissioners.
Chair Maddelynn Smith and Vice Chair Alexa Loeffelholz will update the commission on their presentation to the Boards and Commissions subcommittee regarding the bylaw changes recommended by Goodyear Youth Commissioners.
3.
REVIEW OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY (JEREMY DYCK, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MANAGER, COMMISSIONERS)
Commissioners who participated in the annual Make a Difference Day event will give a report to the entire commission.
Commissioners who participated in the annual Make a Difference Day event will give a report to the entire commission.
4.
REVIEW OF FALL FESTIVAL (JEREMY DYCK, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MANAGER, COMMISSIONERS)
Commissioners who participated in the annual Fall Festival event will give a report to the entire commission.
Commissioners who participated in the annual Fall Festival event will give a report to the entire commission.
5.
DISCUSSION ON REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) CONFERENCE (JEREMY DYCK, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MANAGER)
Upper classmen who are interested in being selected for the annual trip to Washington DC to participate in the National League of Cities Conference will be given instructions on how they can apply for selection: (3-minute presentation at the November meeting + volunteer hours)
Upper classmen who are interested in being selected for the annual trip to Washington DC to participate in the National League of Cities Conference will be given instructions on how they can apply for selection: (3-minute presentation at the November meeting + volunteer hours)
6.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES (LUKE PARKER, PARKS & RECREATION ADAPTIVE COORDINATOR)
Discuss ideas on how the Goodyear Youth Commission can participate in fundraising efforts for Arizona Special Olympics.
Discuss ideas on how the Goodyear Youth Commission can participate in fundraising efforts for Arizona Special Olympics.
7.
ANNUAL PROJECTS AND GROUP BREAKOUTS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Commission Members, or staff. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
Future meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows:
November 18, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
Library Community Room
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, AZ 85395
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, AZ 85395
ADJOURNMENT
POSTING VERIFICATION
This agenda was posted on October 23, 2026, at 10:50 a.m. by Heather Ernst, Executive Assistant.
This agenda was posted on October 23, 2026, at 10:50 a.m. by Heather Ernst, Executive Assistant.