08-16-24 COA Agenda1.10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A Approval of Minutes dated July 19, 2024
4.GENERAL BUSINESS
5.VISITOR PRESENTATION
5.A Special Guest: Allison Streich, Deputy Director, Carver County CDA. "Carver Co. Housing
Needs Analysis"
5.B LeeAnn Eiden Senior Community Services
5.C Carver County Health and Human Services, Emmanuel Ngabire
5.D Chanhassen Library, Linnea Fonnest
5.E Mary Blazanin, Senior Center
6.DISCUSSION
6.A July 3rd and 4th Recap & Community Bingo Update
6.B Individual COA Committee Updates as Available
6.C Fall/ Winter COA Volunteer Opportunities - Mary Blazanin
7.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN COMMISSION ON AGING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024
CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER, 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject Approval of Minutes dated July 19, 2024
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
Approval of Minutes dated July 19, 2024
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Chanhassen Commission on Aging, July 19, 2024
Meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Commissioner Camarata, Vice-Chair. This month’s
meeting was hosted by Carver County Health and Human Services, 600 E. 4th St., Chaska.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gwen Block, Jim Camarata, Ruth Lunde, Beth Mason, Phyllis Mobley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bhakti Modi, Kara Cassidy, Ruth Slivken; Mary Blazanin, Senior
Center Coordinator/COA Liaison
GUESTS PRESENT: Emmanuel Ngabire, Carver County HHS; Lee Ann Eiden, Senior
Community Services; Barbara Solum; Dr Richard Scott, Carver County HHS; Carol Wentworth,
Carver County Public Health Clinics; Brian Esch, Senior Community Services Caregiver
Support; Linnea Fonnest, Chanhassen Library; Sarah Preacher Supervisor Public Health;
Samantha Downs Carver County HHS; Patrick Clark Carver County Social Worker
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was reviewed with additional presenting guests added
as noted above. Commissioner Lunde made a motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Commissioner Mobley seconded the motion. All members voted in favor; the motion was
carried.
COMMISSION ON AGING MINUTES June 21, 2024. Minutes were reviewed. No changes
noted. Commissioner Lunde made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 21, 2024
meeting. Commissioner Mobley seconded the motion. All member voted in favor; the motion
was carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: None
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Dr Scott provided an informational background of Health
and Human Services (HHS) and how it has been working with Commissions of Aging in Carver
over the past years. He also shared that Carver County has been recognized as the #1 healthiest
county in Minnesota for the last 12 years, and 5th in the country. Carver Co. HSS have from
360-380 people employed.
Carol Wentworth reviewed and explained vaccines and when to get them. Commissioners
suggested having Mary contact Carol to set up a time in the senior center for her to talk about
vaccines including RSV, Flu, C-19, and DTaP. Carol has handouts available.
Brian Esch, Home and Community Based Care Department Manager talked about HHS’ home
care, including who they help and how a person gets started with them. He receives funding
through the state of Minnesota for this program. The program currently has 1200 open cases and
are actively helping/serving 200 seniors in Carver County currently. His division is a safety net
for solo seniors living in their own homes. The program not only helps with health care but also
with seniors who have been scammed and have other daily needs. He specifically mentioned two
cases where scammers stole from $10,000 to $1 million. Commissioners suggested that Mary
reach out to Brian to schedule an informational presentation for local seniors on this program.
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Patrick Clark is an individual case manager and talked a little about how he does his job with
vulnerable seniors in Carver Co.
Linnea Fonnest gave an overview of the Chanhassen Library’s fall schedule. She will again be
helping set up the November table for dementia awareness. She also shared about a
lecture/discussion program they are revisiting called Great Decisions starting September 11 with
the first topic being NATO’s Future.
Lee Ann Eiden updated the group about her caregiver support groups and highlighted the
Dementia Friends class she will be presenting to Chanhassen community members on August 22.
Emmanuel discussed his plans for an all-Carver Commissioner meeting on September 6. One of
his goals is to create a 5-year plan for aging well in Carver County. He views his mission as one
to serve, reinforce, welcome, and help communities create healthy aging initiatives. He
understands the need to focus on how to plan for the Baby Boomers and GenX’ers. The goal is to
create a community for a lifetime and keep people in Carver County after they retire.
OPEN DISCUSSION: attendees were given a brief tour of the HSS offices and facilities.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Mobley made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Lunde
seconded the motion. All members voted in favor; the motion was carried and the meeting
adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:28am
Notes for Minutes taken by Commissioner Mason
Minutes prepared and submitted by Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator.
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject Special Guest: Allison Streich, Deputy Director, Carver County CDA.
"Carver Co. Housing Needs Analysis"
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject LeeAnn Eiden Senior Community Services
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject Carver County Health and Human Services, Emmanuel Ngabire
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject Chanhassen Library, Linnea Fonnest
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject Mary Blazanin, Senior Center
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
2024 Community Day
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Community Day
Saturday, August 17 | 8 AM-6 PM
Chanhassen Recreation Center | Free
During Community Day, buy a 40-punch card and get a free 10-punch card.
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Chanhassen.info/CommunityDay
To see the full schedule, scan
the QR code or go to
Create art
Touch a truck
Play in the gym
Go on a Story Walk
Bounce in the bounce house
Family BINGO & more
Try a class Visit the fitness center
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject July 3rd and 4th Recap & Community Bingo Update
Section DISCUSSION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject Individual COA Committee Updates as Available
Section DISCUSSION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
August 16, 2024
Subject Fall/ Winter COA Volunteer Opportunities - Mary Blazanin
Section DISCUSSION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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