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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
Friday, March 19,2004
10:00 A.M. TO 11:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1.
Approval of agenda.
2.
Approval of Minutes.
3.
Senior Center Coordinator Update.
4.
Senior Center Expansion Update.
5.
Carver County Aging Summit.
6.
Update on Senior Center Activities.
7.
Senior Commission Comments.
.diournment
* The next Senior Commission meeting will take place on April 16, 2004.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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
aPhone 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
1591 Park Road
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
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Chanhassen Senior Commission
FROM:
Justin Miller, Assistant to the City Manage:tG/"
DATE:
March 15, 2004
SUBJ:
Senior Center Coordinator
The City of Chanhassen is proud to announce that Susan Bill has been hired as
our new Senior Center Coordinator. Susan currently works for Catholic Charities
as a family consultant/program coordinator. In previous jobs, she has worked for
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Elder Services and the Family and Children's
Center of LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She has a Bachelor of Science in Recreation
Administration from the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse.
Susan's first day will be Monday, March 22nd, and her duties will include
organizing and running the Chanhassen Senior Center, as well as coordinating
senior activities and events.
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The City 01 Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
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Subject:
Susan Cardinal [Susan@tcaging.org]
Monday, March 15,200412:04 PM
Susan Cardinal; drobson@nwrdc.org; csampson@ardc.org; mtwcaaa@prtel.com;
kate.selseth@mmrdc.org; michelle.bouta@umvrdc.org;. ecaaa@ncis.com; lori@cmcoa.org;
swaaa@swrdc.org; Iindag@mdc.mankato.mn.us; connie@semaaarochestermn.org;
mctapm@paulbunyan.net
Vital Aging Network Conference
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VAN 2004 Summit
Press Release....
This is being sent to all on the MAAA Newsletter list.
Vital Aging - Vital Communities:
The 2004 Summit
Join with civic leaders and Minnesota role models to help launch the vital force of vital agers!
Vital communities are places where residents of all ages and abilities are actively engaged in civic life. A
community that is good for children and families is a community that is good for its older residents. Come and
create a shared vision of vital aging in vital communities!
ehursday, May 13, 2004
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Continuing Education and Conference Center
(formerly Earle Brown Center)
St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota
For more information see the attached press release and visit www.van.umn.edu
<<VAN 2004 Summit Press Release.pdf>>
Caution: This e-mail and attached documents, if any, may contain information that is protected by state or
federal law . E-mail containing private or protected information should not be sent over a public (nonsecure)
Internet unless it is encrypted pursuant to Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging standards. This e-mail should
be forwarded only on a strictly need-to-know basis. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (1) notify the
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vital Aging Summit Will Focus on Community
Most would agree that the ingredients of a vital community are many, but too few have
considered the potential contribution of aging adults, according to Jim Scheibel, co-chair of the
Vital Aging Summit planned for Thursday, May 13,2004. The day-long "Vital Aging ~ Vital
Communities" Summit will be convened by the University of Minnesota College of Continuing
Education and partners in the Vital Aging Network (VAN) at the Continuing Education and
Conference Center (formerly Earle Brown Center) on the St. Paul campus. Space is available for
400 participants.
Highlighting this year's event will be several prestigious leaders including Reatha Clark King,
former director of the General Mills Foundation and president of Metropolitan State University;
Bernard Brommer, former president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO; and Susan Hagstrum, University
of Minnesota first lady. Scheibel is director of Ramsey Action Programs and former mayor of St.
Paul. Special guest Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, will provide entertainment.
National leaders and Minnesota role models engaged in shaping a new societal vision of what it
means to grow old will share practical tools and resources helpful in building vital communities
that support vital aging. "We want participants to see what a community that believes in vital
aging looks like, to discover new strategies, make new connections and gather new ideas,"
Scheibel said. "In the end our goal is to cultivate a vital force for communities across our state."
Participants at the Summit will learn how to identify community assets, create gathering places,
foster communication, support intergenerational relationships, facilitate inclusiveness and
develop lifelong learning opportunities. The event is open to all including community leaders,
elected officials, municipal administrators, community program coordinators and service
providers. "Our hope is that the Summit will be just a beginning; we intend to send people away
with a job to do," said Scheibel.
Registration is now open, via www.van.umn.edu or 612-624-4000.
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SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
e REGULAR MEETING
January 16,2004
Chairman Dale Geving called the meeting to order at 10:00a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mel Kurvers, Jean Mancini, Bobbie Headla, Dale
Geving, and Pat McGough.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Faust.
STAFF PRESENT: Kara Wickenhauser, Senior Center Coordinator.
VISITORS: Bill Miller / CPA.
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FIELD TRIP TO PRESBYTERIAN HOMES: The Senior Commission
decided that they would tour the Presbyterian Homes facility in Innver
Grove Heights on either Monday, February 2nd or Tuesday, February 3rd.
The Commission will meet in the Council Chambers at 10:ooa.m.
Transportation will be way of carpooling. Kara Wickenhauser will contact
Ken Ballard, Housing Counselor, for SummerWood of Chanhassen, to lead
the tour in Innver Grove Heights. Contacts will be made by Kara
Wickenhauser to confirm the date of the tour.
CHAN-o-laires DONATION: Jean Mancini announced that the CHAN-o-
laires will be donating $1000.00 towards the new Senior Center area. The
group will decide a specific use for the money once the Senior Center
renovation is complete.
SENIOR PARKING FOR NEW SENIOR CENTER: The Senior
Commission discussed the need to designate senior parking in the lower east
parking lot of City Hall. This parking lot is already being used by several
library patrons. Suggestions were made to discuss this issue with City
Management. Currently, this parking lot is designated as public parking for
everyone.
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SENIOR COMMISSION OPENINGS: The Senior Commission
discussed the two openings that will be available this upcoming April 3004.
Senior Commissioners, Tom Faust and Albin Olson's positions will need to
be filled. There are approximately 4 applications handed into staff at this
time. Suggestions were made to set a special meeting day to review the new e
applicants. There will be three commissioners who will not be available for
the February 20th meeting. Kara Wickenhauser will contact Sharmin AI-Jaff
to set an altematedate.
WHEELCHAIR FOR SENIOR CENTER USE: Dale Geving
volunteered to write a request letter in the Chanhassen Villager for the use of
a wheelchair in the Senior Center. It was also suggested to write a letter to
the American Legion.
MISCELLANEOUS: Kara Wickenhauser, Chanhassen Senior Center
Coordinator, announced her resignation. Kara is planning to stay home full-
time with her three young children. A suggestion was made to have an Open
House for the new Senior Center after the renovation is complete. Senior
Commissioner, Jean Mancini, requested a list of the current commissioners
along with their term limits and years served.
Prepared and submitted by Kara Wickenhauser, Chanhassen Senior Center
Coordinator.
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