2005 02 18
SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 18, 2005
Chairman Dale Geving called the meeting to order at 10:15a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
: Mel Kurvers, Bobbie Headla, Dale Geving, and Jean Mancini,
Marilyn Luthy, Curt Robinson, Pat McGough.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT
: Sharmeen Al-Jaff and Justin Miller.
VISITORS:
None.
Approval of agenda:
Headla moved, Robinson seconded the motion to approve the
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minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried
2005 Citizen Survey Questions:
Justin Miller presented the staff report on this item. He
requested questions relating to seniors for a community wide survey. The commission
recommended subsidized senior housing, community education and transportation.
Senior Parking sign update:
Commissioner Robinson contacted the Legion to post
Senior Parking Signs which have to be approved by the board. McDonalds is proposed to
be approached to place a sign as well. Gene Borg will assist with both the Legion and
McDonalds.
Approval of Minutes dated October 15, 2004
: Commissioner Robinson moved,
commissioner McGough seconded the motion to approve the minutes. All voted in favor
.
and the motion carried
Volunteer Opportunities for seniors
: Commissioner Robinson stated that the City has
been very kind to the seniors in the community and wishes to return the gesture by
providing an opportunity for seniors to volunteer their time to the city. The commission
suggested volunteering through the school system, library, and park Nicollet.
Transportation for Chanhassen seniors:
Educate the seniors on the type of
transportation systems available to seniors in Chanhassen.
Minnesota Living Well Survey:
A copy of the Living Well Survey was given to the
Senior Commission to be filled out and returned to Sharmeen Al-Jaff.
Senior Commission Terms:
Staff explained that two terms will be expiring the year, Mel
Kurvers and Jean Mancini. Both commissioners have reapplied. The commission
elected not to re-interview them.
Senior Commission Comments:
All were glad to be at the meeting and believed that
having a volunteer program was a great idea.
Staff was directed to send a letter to the city council thanking them for all their contributions
to the seniors in the community.
The senior center has received new dishes, silverware, coffee maker, and cart.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Kurvers moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Headla seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner