Ryan Agresti  
Chris Gawlikowski  
Evan George  
Youth Commission  
Meeting Minutes - Draft  
Matthew Hans  
Mei James  
Abigail Reynolds  
Yusuf Sayedy  
Lilianna Turk  
Jackson Young  
Monday, November 10, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Town Hall  
Council Chambers  
100 N. Wilcox Street  
Castle Rock, CO 80104  
This meeting is open to the public. All times indicated on the agenda are approximate. Three or more Council  
members may also attend this meeting, during which the items listed herein will be discussed.  
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL  
7 -  
Present  
Abigail Reynolds , Chair Evan George, Treasurer Jackson Young, Commissioner Ryan  
Agresti, Commissioner Matthew Hans, Commissioner Yusuf Sayedy, and Commissioner  
Lilianna Turk  
2 - Secretary Mei James, and Commissioner Chris Gawlikowski  
Not Present  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES  
MIN 2025-020  
September 8, 2025 Youth Commission Meeting Minutes  
7 -  
Yes:  
Reynolds, Chair George, Treasurer Young, Commissioner Agresti, Commissioner Hans,  
Commissioner Sayedy, and Commissioner Turk  
2 - Secretary James, and Commissioner Gawlikowski  
Not Present:  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS  
Council Member Dietz thanks Commissioners for their commitments. Reminder  
to attend Castle Rock Starlighting on November 22 downtown.  
YOUTH COMMISSION COORDINATOR COMMENTS  
Becca expressed her appreciation to the Commissioners for their attentiveness,  
responsiveness, and professional communication. She announced that she will be  
on maternity leave from December 10 through March 3. During her absence, Karla  
McCrimmon, Chynna Grant, and Kristin Reed will support the coordination of the  
Youth Commission. The next regular Youth Commission meeting is scheduled for  
Monday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m  
YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS  
Chair George delivered a heartfelt Veteran’s Day message, expressing deep  
gratitude for the service and sacrifice of all veterans. He acknowledged the  
veterans in the room and recognized the young adults preparing to enter the  
military, commending their dedication and commitment to serving the nation.  
George also shared stories from his recent visit to West Point, reflecting on the  
inspiration he gained from the experience and his excitement for the opportunity to  
one day serve his country.  
Vice-Chair Abigail announced the upcoming Engineering Expo at Aspen Ridge,  
where students will have the opportunity to participate in hands on STEM  
challenges in areas such as robotics, circuitry and mechanical design. The event  
is designed to spark creativity, build problem solving skills and introduce students  
to real world engineering concepts. For more information, reach out to Abigail  
Reynolds at avigailnika@gmail.com.  
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS  
YC 2025-003  
YC 2025-004  
Budget Update  
The Brief  
Lilianna Turk was nominated to serve as the lead on the Brief.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Not Present:  
YC 2025-005  
Reynolds, Chair George, Treasurer Young, Commissioner Agresti, Commissioner Hans,  
Commissioner Sayedy, and Commissioner Turk  
2 - Secretary James, and Commissioner Gawlikowski  
Winter Legislative Kick-Off at the Capitol  
Becca will get Youth Commissioners registered for the Legislative Kick-Off.  
YC 2025-006  
Service Project, Project Linus  
On Thursday, November 13, 42 teens from Castle Rock gathered at the Castle  
Rock Library from 5:15-7:15 p.m. to participate in a Project Linus service event,  
where they made 22 blankets for children in need. The total cost of the event was  
$1,106.14, slightly over the $1,000 budget; however, several expenses were for  
reusable items such as scissors, rulers, plates, and cutlery that can be used at  
future Youth Commission events.  
Participating teens represented Teen Court, Teen Advisory Group, Youth  
Commission, Colorado Early Colleges Student Government, Castle View Student  
Government, and Douglas County High School. Each teen earned two hours of  
volunteer time toward graduation and enjoyed coming together to support a  
meaningful cause.  
YC 2025-007  
Festival of Trees  
$446.11 total  
November 11, Becca  
November 22, Matthew  
Week of November 23, Abigail  
Week of November 30, Jackson  
Week of December 7, Evan  
Week of December 14, Lilianna  
Week of December 21, Ryan  
Week of December 28, Yusuf  
Week of January 4, open  
Week of January 11 Evan  
YC 2025-008  
Rising Star Scholarship  
Jackson Young was nominated and selected as the lead for the Rising Star  
Scholarship.  
YC 2025-009  
6-Month Vision Lab  
ACTION ITEMS  
YC 2025-010  
Dress Code  
Business casual attire was recommended and approved for Youth Commission  
meetings held in Council Chambers. Commissioners agreed that this is a  
prestigious opportunity and emphasized the importance of "dressing for the part."  
“I move to establish guidelines for appropriate dress when the Youth Commission is  
present in Council Chambers.”  
7 -  
Yes:  
Reynolds, Chair George, Treasurer Young, Commissioner Agresti, Commissioner Hans,  
Commissioner Sayedy, and Commissioner Turk  
2 - Secretary James, and Commissioner Gawlikowski  
Not Present:  
INFORMATIONAL/UPDATE ITEMS  
ADJOURN