A Meeting w/Sr. Commission
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Markel Boolevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN55317
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Senior Center
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
DATE:
May 9, 2005
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SUBJ:
Discussion Topics for joint City Council/Senior Commission
Meeting.
The following are the Commission's Accomplishments, Goals and Objectives for
2005:
1. Identify Issues Facing Senior Citizens And Present Them, With Possible
Solutions And Recommendations, To The City Council: For the past two
years, the Senior Commission has been participating in a Minnesota Living
Well Survey. This survey evaluates communities and makes suggestions to the
community on how to make their community more "senior friendly". The one
issue that faces the commission is education. Many of the services are available;
however, we have not been able to reach our Senior Community. We are also
part of the community wide survey which is currently being conducted by the
City. We hope to leam more about the needs of our community once the results
come back.
2. Transportation: Transportation continues to be an ongoing challenge for
seniors. Although seniors often express a need for transportation, we have
been unable to pinpoint one effective method. The mission and objective of
the commission is to help resolve senior transportation problems, and improve
existing transportation service, i.e. Southwest Metro Transit and CART.
3. Senior Center: One of the major accomplishments for the Senior
Commission for the year 2004 was the expansion of the Senior Center. The
number of activities, trips and educational events and attendees of the center
continues to increase. The Senior Advisory Board (responsible for making
recommendations regarding services and social/recreational programs
provided at the Senior Center), in conjunction with the Senior Center
Coordinator, intends to explore the idea of offering programming to attract the
younger seniors.
4. Communication:
a. Computer Training: One of the most affective means of obtaining
information is through the web. Some seniors are intimidated by
computers. The Senior Commission is working through the Senior
Center to begin a computer training program. Volunteers will be
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May 9, 2005
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recruited to provide one-on-one training to seniors. We believe this problem will correct
itself as the" .com" generation ages.
b. Educate Future Generations of Seniors: Increase awareness of the opportunities and
challenges that face seniors in Chanhassen.
c. Communication With Neighboring Senior Centers and Community Education:
· Coordination of events.
· Transportation coordination with other senior centers and community education.
· Work with communities within Carver County to assist in creating Senior Friendly
Communities.
d. Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors: The Senior Commission is working to coordinate
and develop partnerships for volunteer opportunities for seniors at the library, schools,
City events such as Arbor Day, computer training, senior center duties, etc.
5. Senior Parking at Public Buildings: Ongoing. The Senior Commission contacts local
businesses and request the installation of "Senior Parking" signs at their parking lots.
6. Support:
a. Senior Expo: This goal gives staff and seniors an opportunity to leam about issues
facing seniors, what other communities are doing to address these issues, and form
partnerships with other agencies. The Expo is held once a year and the cost for this
valuable service is only $16.00 per person.
b. Chanhassen Heritage Preservation: Continue to promote and preserve Chanhassen's
history .
c. Food shelf: The senior center is a drop-off location for non-perishable food items.
d. Inter-generational activities: Work with the schools on joint activities between seniors
and students of all ages, i.e. storytelling, sharing experiences, etc.
7. Have an Annual Joint Work Session Between the Senior Commission and the City
Council to Present the Goals and Objectives for the Year and Ensure that the Council's
Vision and their Expectations of the Senior Commission Will be Met: The Senior
Commission members are actively involved in the community. They listen and educate
seniors on programs available to them and hear the concerns and issues facing them.
Through this format, they are able to poll a representative sample and report the key issues to
the City Council.
ATTACHMENT: 2004-2005 Attendance
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