A. Joint Meeting with Senior Commission0
CITY OF
CAANBASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Sharmeen Al -Jaff, Senior Planner
DATE: April 11, 2011 be
SUBJ: Discussion Topics for Joint City Council /Senior Commission
Meeting
The following are the Senior Commission's Accomplishments, Goals and
Objectives for 2011:
1. A CarFit pilot project took place in Chanhassen on September 15, 2010. This
event was a success and has been scheduled again for May 18, 2011. CarFit is
an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how
well their personal vehicles "fit" them. The Senior Commission worked in
partnership with the Chanhassen Crime Prevention Specialist, Carver County
Office of Aging and Carver County Sherriff's Department. This program has
been expanded county wide and four additional cities will be holding this
event.
2. Educate future generations on issues related to seniors.
3. Educate seniors on the basics of the Health Care Bill.
4. Mentor future generations through the STRIVE program.
5. Install a minimum of three Senior Parking signs at Public Buildings.
6. Transit is an ongoing goal for the commission. The BEACON Council is
currently working with Scott and Carver Counties to assess transit needs and
identify gaps, especially for the elderly and persons with disabilities. The
counties are well served by transit links to the Twin Cities area for the
commuter population but lack mobility options between the two counties.
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