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Junior City Council
Regular Meeting
May 27, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lawand Muhsen called the meeting to order at 7:04PM.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This meeting was held in person and virtually.
ROLL CALL
Members: Phia Chea, Erica Chen, Lanya Muhsen, Lawand Muhsen, Benjamin Rolls,
and Rowan Santos
Staff: Jonathan Glover, Angelina Pogosian
Absent: Hakima Abdikadir, Prableen Kaur, Mikaela Pedraja, Nazli Shamdeen.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
No modifications were made to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one came forward to speak.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Administrative Updates
1 A contract with the Third Dimension has been set up; they will be at
KidsDay. Council will decide on day -of branding/art.
The contract with Third Dimension has been paid, they will present at KidsDay.
AJCC will need to decide on day -of branding and art for KidsDay.
2 Student Art Showcase is happening! Invite all your friends and family.
The Student Art Showcase is moving forward. Members are encouraged to invite
friends and family.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. With several Auburn Junior City Council members graduating in 2026, council
will plan a fun last meeting.
Members discussed planning a fun final meeting or outgoing AJCC members.
• The group would like to invite Mayor Backus to attend.
• Megan Utemei should also be invited to the June 10th meeting.
• Suggested food/snack items included Crunchwraps, churrs, zero sugar Baja
Blasts, cinnamon balls, and Mexican Pizzas.
B. KidsDay haircuts poster and graphic discussion.
Members reviewed the KidsDay haircuts poster/graphic and provided the following
feedback:
• Use a lighter background.
• Increase the contrast between the background and the text.
• Use more animated, bright, and colorful design elements.
• remove the pink line at the bottom of the design.
• Include language or visuals related to haircuts, styling, braiding, and
accessorizing.
Members also discussed additional KidsDay planning item supplies and participation.
• Sophia would like AJCC merchandise to wear at KidsDay
C. Logo and brand update with associated timeline and tent purchasing.
Members discussed branding needs connected to KidsDay and future AJCC events.
• AJCC will continue working through logo and brand updates as they get ideas
from staff. Staff promised a logo draft for the June 10th meeting.
• Members discussed the need for day -of branding art for KidsDay.
• Tent purchasing remains part of the broader branding and event setup
discussion — will not be ready for KidsDay. This is a future endeavor.
D. Open discussion.
Student Art Showcase: Members discussed details for the upcoming Student Art
Showcase.
• Rowan would like to print artist description cards for the showcase.
• Staff will ask Allison whether digital art can be displayed on the wall.
• Members are planning an opening speech.
• The event may include introductions for performers.
• Possible performances include dance, singing, a youth band from the school and
an additional instrumental performance.
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Discussed upcoming plans:
• Invite Mayor Backus and Megan Utemei to the June 10th AJCC meeting
• Update the KidsDay haircuts graphic with the requested design changes.
• Confirm whether Sophia can receive AJCC merchandise to wear at KidsDay.
• Print artist description cards for the Student Art Showcase.
• Ask Allison whether digital art can be displayed on the wall.
• Continue planning the Student Art Showcase opening speech and performance
introductions.
• Continue work on AJCC branding, logo updates, timeline, and tent purchasing.
• Plan Taco Bell order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Lawand Muhsen moved to approve minutes from the May 13, 2026, Junior
Council meeting: Rowan Santos seconded the motion; the motion passed.
A. Approve minutes from May 13, 2026, Junior Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lawand Muhsen adjourned the meeting at 7:30PM.
APPROVED this &y of 2026.
Junior Council Chair Breanne Nelson, City Council Assistant