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CITY OF
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Don Ashworth, City Manager
Shannin AI-Jaff, Planner II
October 9, 1998
Chanhassen Senior Commission Goals and Objectives for 1998-
1999
Senior Commission Goals and Objectives for 1998-1999
I. Identify issues facing senior citizens and present them with possible
solutions and recommendations to the City Council. The commission
wishes to discuss the possibility of a "Senior Needs Study" with the City
Council. The study would be similar to that which was conducted in 1990,
open ended with no preconceived ideas. The study would take place after
the release of the 2000 census. The current Metropolitan Council
projections indicate a 45% increase in the senior population by the end of the
deCade. If the 2000 census confirms these projections, a larger percentage
of the overall population will be seniors which will lead to larger issues
and type of services catering to seniors. The commission's goal is to be
proactive and prepare for these needs rather than react to them.
2. Congregate Dining - Meals On Wheels: The program has been running
successfully and the number of seniors using the program continue to
increase. This goal was a priority ITom last year and has been accomplished.
The Senior Commission intends to advertise the program and ensure that
those who need it are aware of its existence. The commission also intends to
encourage volunteers (other than seniors) to participate in serving and
delivering meals.
3. Senior Center: The number of activities and attendees of the center continue
to increase. Some activities have been moved to the Recreation Center
while others have a cap on how many may attend. The Senior Commission
realizes that the City does not intend any spacelbuilding expansions in the
near future, however, if and when an expansion takes place, the Senior
Center need to be enlarged.
4. Transportation: Transportation continues to be an ongoing challenge for
seniors. The Senior Commission recently formed a "Senior Transportation
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Needs Committee." The mission and objective of the commission is I) to help resolve
senior transportation problems, 2) improve existing transportation service, i.e. Southwest
Metro Transit and CART, and 3) obtain a senior van or bus, 10-15 passengers, with
handicap lift. the vanlbus would be used for senior activities under the direction of the
Senior Center.
Staff is also working with Southwest Metro Transit to conduct a survey of all seniors in
the community to learn more about their transportation needs.
5. Information And Referral / Senior Information Line: The Senior Center was rewarded a
new computer and software ITom United Way. This was made possible through the efforts
ofKara Wickenhauser. Staffwas directed to advertise the program and make people aware
of the availability of the service.
6. Educate future generations of seniors: Increase awareness of the opportunities and
challenges that face seniors in Chanhassen. A subcommittee organized a slide show
presentation which will be shared with the City Council. It will be presented to the
community and schools.
7. Communication With Neighboring Senior Centers and Community Education:
a. Coordination of events.
b. Transportation coordination with other senior centers and community education.
8. Senior Parking At Public Buildings: Ongoing. The Senior Commission shall contact local
businesses and request the installation of the signs at their parking lots.
9. Support Senior Expo.
10. Support:
Chanhassen Heritage Preservation
Urgent Care Facilities
Food shelf
Inter-generational activities
II. Have an annual joint work session between the Senior Commission and the City Council to
present the goals and objectives for the year and insure that the Council's vision and their
expectations of the Senior Commission will be met.