Sister Cities Commission · Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · City Council Digest

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of September 10, 2025 meeting

packet pp.3–6

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Staff report:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 09-10-25 Sister Cities Commission Minutes Page [0000]

4. REGULAR BUSINESS

Report out on Youth Summit

Discussion · 30 min · Sanvi Madan, Youth Advisory Board · packet pp.7–15

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Staff report:

YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT REGULAR BUSINESS a)

Young Authors & Artists Showcase Debrief (D)

20 min · SSC Members

2026 YAAS: Youth Involvement & Fleming Center Grant Request (A)

10 min · Stephanie Angula & Ryan Opitz, SSC Co- Chairs

Salmon Days Report Out

Information · 10 min · Members who tabled

Topics: WaterTourism

2026 Salmon Days - Visiting Artist Grant Feedback (D)

15 min · Ryan Opitz & Maryann Heil, SSC Members

Topics: WaterTourism

5. REPORTS

Sunndal, Chefchaouen & Sister Cities International Monitoring

5 min · Brandon Grossi, SSC Member

Nordic Museum Contact/Outing

5 min · Pam Robinson, SSC Member

Joint Sustainability Project

5 min · Gillian Straub, Management Analyst

Topics: Climate

Membership Update

5 min · Gillian Straub, Management Analyst

Retreat Date & Location

5 min · Stephanie Angula & Ryan Opitz, Co-Chairs

6. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parking Lot The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

packet pp.17

Topics: Transportation

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Staff report:

2025 WORKPLAN Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas (check all that apply) SISTER CITIES COMMISSION ☐Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality ☐Growth & Development ☐City Leadership & Services ☐Environ. Stewardship ☐Infrastructure

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Attendance

Council / Members (7)

Stephanie Angula

Shari Gehrke

Brandon Grossi

Christian Nilsen

Ryan Opitz

Pam Robinson – Alternate (excused absence)

Ellen Wunderley – Alternate (serving as regular member)

Staff (2)

Gillian Straub, Staff Liaison

Sanvi Madan

Excused

Victor Bello

Maryann Heil

Wendy Pickering

Recommendations & actions (1)

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Need to return to this in late 2026 for 2027 salmon days. e) 2026 Salmon Days - Visiting Artist Grant Feedback (D) Presented by: Ryan Opitz, SSC Co-Chair No feedback requested at this time.