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02-16-24 COA Agenda1.10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER 2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A Approval of Minutes dated January 19, 2024 4.VISITOR PRESENTATION 4.A Presentation: Trail's Edge Senior Housing Project, Allision Streich, Carver County CDA 4.B Chanhassen Library Updates 4.C Senior Community Services Updates 4.D Carver County Health Updates 4.E Senior Center Updates 5.GOALS/STRATEGIC PLAN 5.A 2024 Commission on Aging Goal and Objectives 6.UPCOMING EVENTS 7.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 7.A Bridging Book Club, Ruth Slivken 7.B Senior Center Web Page Project, Bhakti Modi 7.C Chanhassen Villager Articles Update, Jim Camarata 8.DISCUSSION ITEMS AGENDA CHANHASSEN COMMISSION ON AGING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024 FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD 1 8.A 4th of July Bingo and Information Table Preparation 8.B Memorial Day Table for Veterans Project 9.MONTHLY REPORTS 10.ADJOURNMENT 2 Commission on Aging Item February 16, 2024 Subject Approval of Minutes dated January 19, 2024 Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Jenny Potter, Sr. Admin Support Specialist Commission on Aging Minutes dated January 19, 2024 3 January 19, 2024 MEMBERS PRESENT: Gwen Block, Jim Camarata, Ruth Lunde, Bhakti Modi, Beth Mason, Ruth Slivken, Kara Cassidy MEMBERS ABSENT: Laura Baumtrog STAFF PRESENT: Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator GUESTS PRESENT: Patrick Jones, Chanhassen Library Branch Manager APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Lunde made the motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Cassidy seconded. All members voted in favor and the motion carried. Agenda was approved. COMMISSION ON AGING MINUTES November 17, 2023. Commissioner Block made the motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Mason seconded. All members voted in favor and the motion carried. Minutes were approved Visitor Presentations Carver County Health and Human Services was not able to attend the meeting but sent an email to Mary Blazanin to give an update. Carver County is offering a Move Mindfully class on Wednesdays from 9:45- 10:15 on January 24, February 14 & 28, and March 12 & 27. Carver Community Connect will be on Wednesday, January 24, from 12-6 pm at Chaska Event Center for all ages that will be coordinating non- profits and services for people in the area. Carver County is seeing an increase in Covid cases and there are vaccinations available through Carver County. Patrick Jones, Chanhassen Library Branch Manager, the library is putting more money into electronic books and large print books next year. He reported that 60% of the circulation is now in children's books and has increased from 48%. Digital books must be leased and are not less expensive than paper copies. Commissioner Slivken gave an overview of the multigenerational book club which they have named Bridging Book Club. The group is limited to 12 people, and there is a wait list. The first book is Lessons in Chemistry. The first meeting will be on January 20, 2024 at the Chanhassen Library. Discussion was had about finding ways to offer more Tech Help sessions for older adults using high school student volunteers, and about encouraging local schools to independently collaborate with The Humanity Alliance for more volunteer opportunities. Goals and Strategic Plans Housing is an ongoing goal and Ms. Blazanin is the liaison. Mary will continue to lead this and can ask for assistance as needed from the Commissioners. No changes were made to the housing section. Transportation and Mobility was suggested as a title instead of just Transportation. WeCab has been going through changes and the suggestion was made to have a COA commissioner on the board of WeCab. Commissioner Cassidy volunteered to be the contact with WeCab. There was a presentation about all the transportation options in Chanhassen and the commissioners would like to have another presentation. Ms. Blazanin and Commissioner Cassidy will work on setting up another presentation for transportation that is available within the city. Under the heading Information, Education, and Outreach, Commissioner Modi discussed the things that she has been working on with the city communications staff. There will potentially be a rollout of the new web page in February. Other updates to the Goals and Objectives were made and Ms. Blazanin will update the goals. The finalized list will need to be approved in February. 4 2024 Open Commission on Aging Positions and Application Process Jim Camarata, Gwen Block, and Laura Baumtrog all have terms that are up. The commission vacancies can be applied for online. Discussion: Senior Center Web Page Project Commissioner Modi has been working with communications to roll out the new webpage and once it goes live she will have updates for the Commission on Aging. Chanhassen Villager Articles and Press Releases Commissioner Camarata discussed using the Chanhassen Villager for better communication for seniors. Ms. Blazanin discussed that the Commission on Aging would have a sub-group of the commission that could work on articles that have relevance for seniors. Commissioners Camarata, Modi, and Slivken volunteered to be part of this group. Senior Center Program Updates Ms. Blazanin reported that there is a February 14 Valentine's Day Luncheon event that she could use help with setup at 10 am and assisting with guest check-in for the event. Commissioners Block, Slivken, Cassidy and Mason volunteered. The new Connection was mailed in January with updated activities. No new commission presentations. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Cassidy called for meeting adjournment. Commissioner Camarata seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:16a.m. Minutes prepared by Jenny Potter, Senior Administrative Assistant Minutes Submitted by Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 5 Commission on Aging Item February 16, 2024 Subject 2024 Commission on Aging Goal and Objectives Section GOALS/STRATEGIC PLAN Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 6 Commission on Aging Item February 16, 2024 Subject Bridging Book Club, Ruth Slivken Section COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 7 Commission on Aging Item February 16, 2024 Subject Senior Center Web Page Project, Bhakti Modi Section COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 8 Commission on Aging Item February 16, 2024 Subject Chanhassen Villager Articles Update, Jim Camarata Section COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 9 Commission on Aging Item February 16, 2024 Subject 4th of July Bingo and Information Table Preparation Section DISCUSSION ITEMS Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 10 Commission on Aging Item February 16, 2024 Subject Memorial Day Table for Veterans Project Section DISCUSSION ITEMS Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 11