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2005 02 18 . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. e 10. Adiournment e AGENDA CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION Friday, February 18, 2005 10:00 A.M. TO 11:30 P.M. CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER Approval of agenda. 2005 Citizen Survey Questions. Senior Parking sign update. Approval of Minutes dated October 15,2004 Volunteer Opportunities for seniors. Transportation for Chanhassen seniors. Minnesota Living Well Survey. Senior Commission Terms. MAAA Newsletter. Senior Commission Comments. , 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 & Recreallon _Phone: 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 e MEMORANDUM TO: Kate Aanensoff~'.~~nit)' Development Director Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreatiol\Director Sharmin AI-Jaff, Senior Planner . Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist FROM: Justin Miller, Assistant City Manager-J'}- February 17, 2005 DATE: RE: 2005 Citizen Survey Questions The City of Chanhassen will be conducting a citizen survey this spring to gauge citizen satisfaction with services provided in the City of Chanhassen. The last survey was conducted in 2001, and the results have been very beneficial in . determining several policy issues. This year, we have to use the National Research Center to conduct the survey. It will differ past surveys, in that residents will be contacted through the mail instead the phone. The National Research Center has conducted over 300 and their results the same margin of error (+/-5%) as surveys used in the past. While the fo personalize 3 City Council, on potential If you detail, please I' questions. this in more with any 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. The XVl of ABC 2003 Citizen Suruev Ease of walking in ABC .................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 3. Please rate the speed of growth in the following categories in ABC over the past 2 years: much somewhat somewhat too slow too slow too fast 4. To what degree, if at all, are the following problems in ABC: not a minor moderate major don't IIII1II Dru s............................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Weeds . .................... ........................ ....................................................... ...... 1 2 3 4 5 Page 1 of5 5. Please rate how safe you feel from the following occurring to you in ABC: very somewhat neither safe safe safe nor unsafe In ABC's parks after dark....................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. During the past twelve months, were you or anyone in your household the victim of any crime? D no [go to question #9J D yes [go to question #8J D don't know 8. If yes, was this crime (these crimes) reported to the police? Dno Dyes D don't know 9. In the last 12 months, about how many times, if ever, have you or other household members participated in the following activities in ABC? Att d d f fl Iltdffi'l th 1 bI" f 1 2 3 4 5 =. . =. Read ABC Newsletter.......................................................................................1 2 3 4 5 Used the Internet to conduct business with ABC.............................................. 1 2 3 4 5 Page 2 of5 10. How do you rate the quality of each of the following services in ABC? Cable television........................................ ....... ................................................................ I 11. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by... 2 3 4 5 Page 3 of5 12. Have you had any in-person or phone contact with an employee of the XYZ of ABC within the last 12 months (including police, receptionists, planners or any others)? [J no [go to question #14J Cl yes [go to question #13 J 13. What was your impression of employees of the XYZ of ABC in your most recent contact? (Rate each characteristic below.) Overall impression ..............................................1 2 3 4 5 14. Please rate the following statements by circling the number that most clearly represents your opinion: strongly somewhat neither agree somewhat strongly l_ I am pleased with the overall direction that the ~~-~. The XYZ of ABC government listens to citizens ..........................1 2 3 4 5 6 don't know ~ 15. What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: Cl very positive Cl somewhat positive [J neutral Cl somewhat negative Cl very negative 16. Please check the response that comes closest to your opinion for each of the following questions: a. Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Policy Question #1 Cl scale point 1 Cl scale point 4 Cl scale point 2 Cl scale point 5 Cl scale point 3 Cl scale point 6 b. Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Policy Question #2 Cl scale point 1 Cl scale point 4 Cl scale point 2 Cl scale point 5 Cl scale point 3 Cl scale point 6 c. Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy,Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Policy Question #3 Cl scale point 1 Cl scale point 4 Cl scale point 2 Cl scale point 5 Cl scale point 3 Cl scale point 6 d. OPTIONAL (See Worksheets for details and price ofthis option] Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Open-Ended Question Page 4 of5 17. Do you live within the XYZ limits of the XYZ of ABC? [J no [J yes 18. Are you currently employed? [J no [go to question #19J [J yes [go to question #18aJ 18a. What one method of transportation do you usually use (for the longest distance of your commute) to travel to work? [J Motorized vehicle (e.g. car, truck, van, motorcycle etc.. . ) [J Bus, Rail, Subway, or other public transportation [J Walk Cl Work at home [J Other 18b. If you checked the motorized vehicle (e.g. car, truck, van, motorcycle, etc.) box in 18a, do other people (adults or children) usually ride with you to or from work? [J no [J yes 19. How many years have you lived in ABC? [J less than 2 years [J 11-20 years [J 2-5 years [J more than 20 years [J 6-10 years 20. Which best describes the building you live in? [J one family house detached from any other houses [J house attached to one or more houses (e.g. a duplex or townhome) [J building with two or more apartments or condominiums [J mobile home [J other 21. Is this house, apartment, or mobile home... [J rented for cash or occupied without cash payment? [J owned by you or someone in this house with a mortgage or free and clear? 22. Do any children 12 or under live in your household? [J no [J yes 23. Do any teenagers aged between 13 and 17 live in your household? [J no [J yes 24. Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older? [J no [J yes 25. Does any member of your household have a physical handicap or is anyone disabled? [J no [J yes 26. What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? (mark one box) [J 12th Grade or less, no diploma [J high school diploma [J some college, no degree [J associate's degree (e.g. AA, AS) [J bachelor's degree (e.g. BA, AB, BS) [J graduate degree or professional degree 27. How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.) [J less than $24,999 [J $25,000 to $49,999 [J $50,000 to $99,999 [J $100,000 or more 28. Are you Spanish/HispaniclLatino? [J no [J yes 29. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race you consider yourselfto be) [J American Indian or Alaskan native [J Asian or Pacific Islander [J Black, African American [J White/Caucasian [J Other 30. In which category is your age? o 18-24 years [J 55-64 years [J 25-34 years 0 65-74 years [J 35-44 years [J 75 years or older [J 45-54 years 31. What is your sex? [J female [J male 32. Are you registered to vote in your jurisdiction? [J no [J yes 0 don't know 33. Did you vote in the last election? [J no [J yes [J don't know 34. Are you likely to vote in the next election? [J no [J yes [J don't know The National Citizen SurveyTM ~ 2001-2003 National Research Center, Inc. Page 5 of5 . e e '"DDITIONAtQUESTIONS Three additional q!Jestions were asked by the City of Lynchburg as listed below. The results for these questions are also available in the Report of Results. ."\. Figure 25: Policy Question #1 To what extent do you support or oppose increasing taxes and fees to maintain current services and programs? , Percent of Respondents str<?rgly support 5% somewhat support .. 21% neither support nor,oppose 11% somewhat oppose 24% strongly oppose 30% don't know 8% Total . 100% ' . Figure 26: Policy Question #2 Please indic.ate the degree to which you would support or oppose giving public funds to non-profit agencies in the City as determined by the City Council Percent of Respondents strongly support somewhat support neither support nor oppose . somewhat oppose strongly oppose don't know Total 11% 29% 15% < 18% 17% 10% 100% ThE!NatioilaICmzENsuR~TM Summary Report \I) z o ~ ::::> CY ..J <( Z. o ~ o <( . . e e Figure 27: Policy Question #3 , .', How likely or unlikely are you to use the Internet to conduct business with the City? '. Percent of Respondents very likely 33% somewhat likely 26% neither likely nor unlikely 6% somewhat unlikely 9% very unlikely 22% don't know 4% Total 100% The National CrnzEN SURVEY™ Summary Report II) z ~ ::J 0' ..J ~ o E o ~. . e Three additional questions were. asked by the City of Eau Claire as listed below. The results for these questions are also available in the Report of Results. DDITIONAL QUESTIONS Question 1: To what extent do you support or oppose the City of Eau Claire requiring a parkland dedication fee for all new residential construction to help pay for the development of new or expanded park facilities? e strongly support somewhat support neither support nor oppose somewhat oppose strongly oppose don't know Total Percent of Respondents 18% 27% 18% 11% 13% 14% 100% Question 2: To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement: The City of Eau Claire generally does a good Job of providing sufficient public information for Informed citizen discussion about community issues. Percent of Respondents strongly agree somewhat agree neither agree nor disagree somewhat disagree strongly disagree don't know Total e The National CrnzEN SURVEY™ Summary Report 8% 38% 20% 16% 4% 13% 100% VI Z o ~ ::J CY <l z o E o ~ . . e e Question 3: To what extent do you support or OPPOS& the City ofEau Claire increasing its reliance on user fees to fund City services rather than increase the general property tax? strongly support somewhat support neither support nor oppose somewhat oppose strongly oppose don't know . Total Percent of Respondents 28% 33% .15% 6% 4% 14% 100% The National CrnzEN SURVEY™ . Summary. Report II) z o ~ ::> ct -J ~ Z o E o ~ . e DDITIONAL QUESTIONS Three additional questions were asked by the City of EI Cerrito. The results for these questions are displayed below. e Policy question #1 To what extent do you support or oppose continuing the current utility user's tax , which is used to fund local services such as police; fire and medical response, recreation, child care, senior services, landscape and park maintenance, public works, planning and other basic City services? Percent of Respondents strongly support 37% somewhat support 35% neither support nor oppose 13% somewhat oppose 4% strongly oppose 4% don't know 8% Total 100% Policy question #2 - How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with local cable television programming in general, such as meetings of the EI Cerrito City Council or other community groups, educational programs, and public access programs? Percent of Respondents very satisfied 4% somewhat satisfied 14% neither satisfied nor dissatisfied . 19% somewhat dissatisfied . 5% very dissatisfied 3% don't know 54% Total 100% Summary Report \1) z o In ::> CY ...J <( Z o E o o <C e The National CITIzEN SURVEY™ . . , , , e Policy question #3 i The City is considering renovation of the Cerrito Theater with a restaurantltheater operator, funded by a loan to the operator from redevelopment funds, which are restricted to redevelopment projects and would not increase your taxes. To what extent do you support or oppose this project? Percent of Respondents strongly support 45% somewhat support 27% neither support nor oppose 14% somewhat oppose . 6% strongly oppose 3% don't know 5% Total 100% e - . , lI) z 0 .~ ::> CI ....J <( e z 0 E; 0 The National CITIZEN SURVEY™ Summary Report ~ . . . e e e SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 15, 2004 Chairman Dale Geving called the meeting to order at W:25a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mel Kurvers, Bobbie Headla, Dale Geving, and Jean Mancini, Marilyn Luthy. MEMBERS ABSENT: Curt Robinson, Pat McGough,. STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen AI-Jaff and Susan Bill. VISITORS: None. Approval of agenda: Headla moved, Mancini seconded the motion to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Headla moved, Kurvers seconded the motion to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Senior Commission Meeting Schedule: Staff presented three options to the Senior Commission regarding their meetings. They included the following: 1) The Commission shall meet quarterly on the third Friday of February, May, August, and November (this option conflicts with the county meetings). 2) The Commission shall meet bimonthly on the third Friday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. 3) The Commission shall meet twice a year on the 3rd Friday of February and August. The commission voted to meet bimonthly as detailed in option 2. Senior Commission Comments: The new Senior Center needs new dishes, silverware, coffee maker, and a cart. The Senior Commission will meet at Perkins for Christmas at 10:00 a.m. Adjournment: Commissioner Kurvers moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Headla seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner . e e SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 15, 2004 Chairman Dale Geving called the meeting to order at 1O:25a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mel Kurvers, Bobbie Headla, Dale Geving, and Jean Mancini, . Marilyn Luthy. MEMBERS ABSENT: Curt Robinson, Pat McGough,. STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen AI-Jaff and Susan Bill. VISITORS: None. Approval of agenda: Headla moved, Mancini seconded the motion to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Headla moved, Kurvers seconded the motion to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Senior Commission Meeting Schedule: Staff presented three options to the Senior Commission regarding their meetings. They included the following: 1) The Commission shall meet quarterly on the third Friday of February, May, August, and November (this option conflicts with the county meetings). 2) The Commission shall meet bimonthly on the third Friday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. 3) The Commission shall meet twice a year on the 3rd Friday of February and August. The commission voted to meet bimonthly as detailed in option 2. Senior Commission Comments: The new Senior Center needs new dishes, silverware, coffee maker, and a cart. The Senior Commission will meet at Perkins for Christmas at 10:00 a.m. Adjournment: Commissioner Kurvers moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Headla seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner Date: Jan. 30, 2005 To: City Clerk! Administrator e From: Amy Wilde, Minnesota Eldercare Service Development Team Senior Citizen Council Re: Follow-up to your city's "Minnesota Living Well" designation Congratulations on being a named a "Minnesota Living Well" community during 2004 ! Your city council and business community are making progress in meeting the needs of your older residents and preparing for greater numbers of retired citizens in the future. A red folder containing the results of your resident survey and a list of resources has been given to the city administrator, public library and senior citizen council for future reference. To assist the city council in retaining your city's "senior friendly" status, the Southwest Minnesota Foundation, through its grant to Meeker-McLeod Sibley Community Health Services and the Minnesota Eldercare Service Development network, is sending you this follow-up survey. It should be given to the president or director of your city's senior citizen councilor group. If there is more than one active group of senior citizens in your city, each of them may be given a copy of this survey. and invited to participate. At one of its regular meetings within the next few weeks, your senior citizen council(s) is being asked to review this survey and answer the questions by consensus of the group. They are also asked to prioritize future needs. The survey should then be returned to the city administrator's office. Copies of the follow- up survey and priority list should also be sent to your public health, social services and Area Agency on Agency directors in the enclosed, pre-addressed envelopes. e The results of this annual follow-up survey should help demonstrate the strengths and challenges of meeting the future needs of your senior citizens to your city council. The Minnesota Eldercare Services Development team and the Southwest Minnesota Foundation appreciate the assistance of our city officials in routing this follow-up survey to the appropriate people. The information gathered should assist your council in its future planning and in developing your annual budget. Additional follow-up surveys will be sent to you each winter, to assist your future planning activities. If you have questions or need further assistance with this process, please contact a MESD team member: Amy Wilde, 320-275-3684 or amy@wildestudios.com Maureen Melgaard-Schneider, 320-583-1749 or maureens@meeker-mcleod-sibleychs.com e Is Your Community Senior Friendly? Vital Aging in Vital Communities: Significant Factors . Please circle the number that best fits , -....'.'.........,..-,...,. .....,'..',.', .., .. ..".... ... . ~f;vitaIC.IIlJD1Inities.. ... ~"'_ ,\::,.-:',: "':'::.-;':"'."i;:-' " _-:: ","';"":..' -::,'~:;'_';:_ ,', ,.',:" ,.--.", : AI..lIOusUlgfor;seraiors in my commUnity: Ho~ingoptionsindude.... 1. Affordable aparbnent complexes 2. Affordable homes and condos 3. Assisted living units 4. Long-term care units with skilled nursing 5. Other alternatives (home-sharing, adult foster care, Alzheimer's care) 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 : -.'''''-- .. .-.' ',.,'..-',' :"':'-,'-'i.:'-'--" , .:..::,.,..-....-...:..:-........ ',:, ','-,""'.. ......, ...... ....;.. ,..-.'........... .. -,': .... ..... ", .,...... '-, " "...... ,',', ...'..... -..-. ,....... .........',...,...." .'::...",:...,.........,.. ,', AZ..$uppol'tforcareiivers:.. ..T:YPes.ofcaregiversuppOrtmmy/comm..nityin~ltid~....{.. 6. Respite care (someone comes in and gives caregiver a break/day oft) __ 7. Senior day care 8. Hospice program for terminally ill fJ9. Caregiver support groups 4 3 2 1 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 Il"N"aVjgatUtgtllecollunurdty: InOty com~lIIlity there is/tu"e... 10. Clearly marked streets and businesses that are identified by readable signs 11. Sufficient parking in the places r need to go 12. Handicap access in the places I need to go 13. Sidewalks, especially in busy downtown areas 14. Sidewalks/paths that are well maintained 15. Benches in public areas, along walks 16. Traffic lights programmed so seniors have time to cross the street and marked crosswalks 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 I I 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 1J2.iiNJol"d.ble,a~ceSsibletransportatio~~y commwtityhaS..... 17. Bus service 4 3 .----.....-.---- 18. Dial-a-ride van or circulator van 4 3 19. Volunteer driver program 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 e Page 1 ...support for comlllunity participation:. In my community ... ~O. I have supportive family 4 21. I have supportive friends 4 ----.---- 22. I am involved in clubs or informal groups 4 23. I am recognized and respected 4 24. I am involved in meaningful wor~ hobbies or volunteer activities 25. My community offers cultural and social activities which interest me 26. I spend time with other age groups -- 27. Educational opportunities are available (library, classes, tours) 28. The contributions of older adults are recognized by the community 29. There are opportunities for spiritual growth 30. There is a senior center or place that seniors can gatherforpro~andactivitieSi - i - esafety/security measures in my COllUllonity .all~ me to... 31. Feel secure in my home 4 ._------ 32. Feel secure in my neighborhood 4 .FilUQl~atl~urity(}pti()nsin.l..y.to......unityinclude.... 33. Part-time jobs for older adults -- 34. Social services and food shelf for low income people 35. Someone I trust to ask or help with banking, taxes, msurance 36. Places to buy groceries and get other things I need 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 . .' . . . ,..' ,. H~thaJtdWellnessin services.vailableinmycommunityin(iud~... 37. Senior nutrition programs or group meals 4 3 -" - ------_.,- 38. Community activities to enhance well-being (classes, health fairs) OvenU COllllDunity..Pel"$J)eCtive.. _~ f/9. Is this a good community for older ad~~~~_ 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 I 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 Page 2 . e e A. The foUowing resources are available to help older adults live at home (check aU services available): o Home health 0 Personal care service 0 Religious group support, o Housekeeping OV olunteer visitor like parish nursing, etc. o Yard work program 0 Phone "buddy" program o Snow shoveling 0 Grocery delivery to check up on people o Heavy cleaning 0 Home pharmacy delivery 0 Home-delivered "meals o Small home repairs 0 In-home safety checks on wheels" B. Convenient access to health care in my community includes (check as many as apply): o Medical clinic o Dentist o Chiropractor o Pharmacy o Eye exams o Hospital o Ambulance service o Urgent.care clinic o Mental Health o Alternative medicine o Other: c. Opportunities for exercise in my community include (check aU that apply): o Walking/biking paths 0 Outdoor recreation (golf, tennis, o Swimming pool, horseshoes, etc.) o Fitness center 0 Any fitness activity you'd like that is o Indoor recreation (bowling, handball) not available? Page 3 , Addendum to: "Is Your Community Senior Friendly?" Survey List of Priorities Your city has been recognized as being "senior citizen friendly." In your senior council's opinion, what e are your city's greatest strengths? What could your city councilor county board do to improve life for their senior citizens and/or help older people remain independent longer? e Which of the above suggestions do you consider the top priorities for the next few years? e " e ClTYOF CHHISIl City of Chanhassen Notice of Commission Vacancies The City of Chanhassen is seeking applications from interested persons to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Environmental Commission, Senior Commission, and Southwest Metro Transit Commission. Terms are for three (3) years unless otherwise noted. No prior experience is required and interested residents are encouraged to apply. If you need additional information, call 952-227-1100. Application forms are available at City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard, or on the City's web site at www.cLchanhassen.mn.us (follow the link under the "What's New" section of the web site). Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 13,2004. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council that makes recommendations to the City Council on all new developments, including site plans, subdivisions, special use permits, land use, and zoning regulations. The Commission also provides input into plans and programs that will have a long term impact on the community, e.g. the Comprehensive Plan, the Bluff Creek Overlay District, the Highway 5 Corridor Study, etc. The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.rn. at City Hall. Three positions are available on the Commission. e Park & Recreation Commission: The Park & Recreation Commission acts as an advisory board to the City Council, reviewing all recreation, leisure, and park-related issues. These issues include park development and implementation of the Recreation Section of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Four positions are available on this Commission, with two appointees serving three year terms and two appointees serving two year terms. Environmental Commission: The Environmental Commission acts as a citizen outreach and education board for the City Council. Issues addressed by the Commission include water quality, forestry, recycling, solid waste, and natural resources education. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. There are two positions available on this Commission. Senior Commission: The Senior Commission is an advisory body to the City Council that represents the interests of Chanhassen senior citizens. They review issues such as housing, information and referral services, transportation, senior center operations, etc. The Senior Commission meets at 10:00 a.m. on the third Friday of every other month at City Hall. There are two positions available on this Commission. 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MAAA _dB: AnurimnsArt December 2004 www.tcaging.org Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging 2005 White House Conference on Aging The Booming Dynamics of Aging: From Awareness to Action The White House holds its Conference on Aging as a decennial event to develop recommendations for the President and Congress on issues, policy and research in the field of aging. The 2005 event is scheduled for October 23 - 26 in Washington D.C and will be the fifth of a series that began in 1961. Its mandated focus is on individuals born between 1946 and 1964 - the nation's 78 million baby boomers. While the final list of issues will be announced in February the preliminary issue agenda includes: I. II. III. . IV. V. VI. Planning along the Lifespan The Workplace for the Future Our Community Health and Long Term Living Social Engagement Marketplace Continued on page 5 Community Service/Services Development Technical Assistance The MN Department of Human Services is expected to publish their 2005 RFP soliciting applicants for the Community Service/Services Development Grant program on or about December 13, 2004. MAAA expects three types of projects to be included in this RFP: . Capital and Renovation Requests for up to $250,000; . Program and Caregiver Respite and Support Requests of $100,000 or less; and . System Change Requests for up to $250,000 (system change projects). The RFP will be found in the State Register or on the DHS website at www.dhs.state.mn.us.OntheDHShomepage.click on the Aging button at the top, then click on Community Resources in the left hand column, then click on Grants/RFPS. MAAA anticipates that proposals will be due to DHS in mid March. MAAA also expects the RFP to require that area agencies on aging and counties aaluate proposals for capital and program requests of $100,000 or less before .bmission. Continued on page 5 I MAAA News December 2004 In this issue White House Conference on Aging 1 CSSD Technical Assistance 1 Access to Benefits 2 Supporting Seniors Across Systems 2 Early Dementia ID Project 3 Thank you to Outgoing MAAA Board Members 4 Welcome New Board Members 4 MNALL Membership 4 Learning Opportunities 6 The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging helps elders age successfully in the counties of Anoka, CaNer, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington. Our Mission In partnerships with public and private Access to Benefits Coalition Formed The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging along with the Alzheimer's Association, Catholic Charities, &;ouncil on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Council on ~Iack Minnesotans, Minnesota Senior Federation and others, has formed a unique public-private partner- ship to reach out to, educate, and enroll Medicare beneficiaries with lower incomes in Medicare's new prescription drug savings program, including the annual $600 credit, and other public and private programs available to help them better afford their prescription drugs. Many beneficiaries with lower incomes are unaware of the options available to help them save money. Recent national surveys suggest that Medicare beneficiaries are confused about the new Medicare program or unaware that it even exists. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that about 2.5 million of the 7 million low- income Americans eligible for a $600 credit toward prescription drug costs in both 2004 and 2005 will not enroll; those who fail to enroll will forfeit the benefit. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mailed Medicare Approved Drug Discount cards to low income beneficiaries at the end of ~ctober, in an effort to increase enrollment in the $600 transitional assistance. The cards were active on November 1; however, the transitional assistance must be activated by the individual upon receipt of the card. The Metropolitan Access Coalition of Minnesota is one of 52 local coalitions to receive funding from the Access to Benefits Coalition, a partnership of more than 90 national non-profit organizations. The national coalition is chaired by the National Council on Aging (NACOA) and is led by a steering committee comprised of leaders from AARP, Alzheimer's Association, NCOA, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and Easter Seals. It is known that lower income beneficiaries are more likely to have chronic and/or cognitive illnesses and can be more difficult to reach about benefits such as these. The historical challenge of government efforts to reach and enroll low-income individuals in public benefits programs points to a need for widespread collaboration. The goal of the Metro coalition is to help _dividuals find the best ~ix of pu.blic and ~rivate savings programs, includmg MedIcare Savmgs I MAAA News December 2004 Programs and the $600 transitional assistance credit available through the discount cards. The Senior linkAge Line@ will serve as the primary access point for persons who need assistance to deter-mine which programs they qualify for, and to help them become enrolled. If you would like to display information about our local coalition's efforts, please contact Pam Zimmerman at the Senior linkAge Line@> at 651-917-4608. Line. ~ 1.800.333.2433 Supporting Seniors Across Systems Project The primary goals of the Supporting Seniors Across Systems initiative, a collaboration of faith-based organizations, service providers, counties and area agencies on aging, are to connect the formal and informal care systems on behalf of "clients" in common and to increase the capacity of the faith-based network to help frail seniors stay at home longer. Faith-based services offer the spiritual care that is vital to healing and wellness. Parish nurses and health ministry networks respond to these needs through integrated care. Several objectives have been accomp- lished to date in the project. An inventory of parish nurses in the Metropolitan, Arrowhead, East Central and Central area agency on aging regions has taken place and more than 125 persons responded placing their faith community's program information in the online database at www.MinnesotaHelo.info.This gives seniors, families and care providers an opport- unity to find needed information. Elderberry Institute's Living at Home/Block Nurse Program and North Central Region Health Ministries Network (NCRHMN) are partnering to bring a better understanding of what each can offer to seniors in the community. Education has been offered to Living at Home Block Nurse programs explaining what parish nurses do and how they can work together. Supporting Seniors Continued i ~ikewise, congregational nurses gained greater in~ight Into the Block Nurse program services. The two 1 organizations have created a brochure connectin~ the _0 types of nursing and other care. ' MAAA staff, along with both county and p~rish nurse representation, are giving CEU-Ievel preserlt- ations about the project to several groups of healt~ care providers. These include Abbott North-west~rn Hospital Social Workers, Mercy & Unity Hospitals, Social Worke~s, Min~eapolis Senior Workers Gro~p, North Memorial Medical Center Social Services : Department, Ramsey County Public Health Depa~- ment and Society of Social Work Leaders in Healtp Care. Health care professionals are given resour~es and information about referring their clients/client i caregivers to the Senior linkAge Line@> and if appropriate, to a parish nurse. Each of the Area Agencies on Aging in the project area will be conducting these trainings for health care professionals in their area. · . Project partner, Lyngblomsten, developedia rI~k. m~nagement workshop for faith-based care t,am ministries. A module for replication will be part of Ithe "Practice" section of the North Central Region He$lth Ministries Network website. Located at . www.healthministries.info this website will continue to offer those working in health ministries the opportunity .. learn approaches to various topics and keep th~m ~p to date on continuing education. Several of the project partners are writing modules for the website. "Depression in the Elderly" and "End of Life" will soon appear on the site. This virtual learning center fot faith-based service development is a great resou~ce of information. . The project awarded twenty-six parish nu~es with a grant that purchased technology for their pro- gram to help connect them to the formal care system via the internet - including NCRlHMN's new virtu~1 learning center. . . ~ rep!icate ~tudy is also being done withi~ the project In which parish nurses are trained in a . technique for record keeping. Using the DIARY i method, the nurse collects subjective and objective Data, Interprets the data, describes the Actions olr interventions he/she does, describes the client's ! Response to the intervention, and the Yield of tha situation. or outcome. By the end of the project, t~e cost savings to the formal system will be calculated. . For more information about the Supporting Seniors Across Systems Project, contact Rebecqa Hostetler at the MAAA at 651-917-4634 or 41ebecca@tcaging.org. Early Dementia Identification Project Begins Screening Older Adults Since September 2004, health care staff and county case managers trained through the Early Dementia Identification Project (EDIP) have been screening older adults over the age of 65 for signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The purpose for initiating these assess- ments is to identify persons with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia earlv so older adults and their family members can work with their primary care physicians to diagnose the dementia and receive treatment. In addition, fam- ilies can be informed of available education and support services through organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association or the Senior linkAge Line@>. To date, over 1000 older adults have been screened. About 20 % or around 200 people screened have showed some signs and symp- toms of Alzheimer's disease or other dementi as. Many of these older adults (approximately 20%) were the first to express concern about their noticeable memory loss. Seventy percent of the older adults showing signs of dementia expressed interest in following up with their primary care physicians for further evaluation and diagnosis and treatment and lor are interested in learning about available education and support resources to assist them. While dementias are not curable they are treatable. Early diagnosis can lead to effective treatment plans; cholinesterase inhibitor drugs and vitamin E to treat cognitive symptoms, environ- mental adaptations or drug therapy to treat behav- ioral symptoms, treatment of coexisting medical conditions, and patient and caregiver education and support programs to address legal, financial, social, care management issues, and improve quality of life. For more information about the Early Dementia Identification Project contact Catherine Johnson at the MAAA at 651-917-4632 or Catherine@tcaging.org. The EDIP is a systems-change demonstration funded by a MN Department of Human Services Community Services Development grant. Partners include Health- East St. Joseph's Hospital, Wilder Home Health Care, the SouthEast Metro SAIL Eldercare Development Partnership of Ramsey, Dakota, and Scott Counties, Hennepin County, Alzheimer's Association, Eisai/Pfizer, Veterans Administration, MN Board on Aging and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Depember 2004 I MAAA News Commissioner Nile Kriesel aashington County, 2003 - 2004 1IIp!Jile served on the MAAA Board for two years. During his second year he chaired the Audit/Finance Committee of the Board and served as MAAA's Treasurer. Nile also served on the Executive Committee. One of Nile's many contributions included making budget information presented to the Board more consistent and reader friendly. MAAA thanks Nile for his leadership and commit- ment. Olivia Mastry, 1996 - 2004 During her nine years of leadership on the MAAA Board, Olivia was instrumental in strengthening relationships in the community. She greatly increased input from service providers and other stakeholders during her term as Chair. Olivia served on the Executive Committee and chaired the Planning and Program Committee. Olivia's most recent work with MAAA includes assistance with design and implementation of the Sustaining Minority Elders project. MAAA thanks Olivia for her outstanding leadership. _ommissioner Paul Neumann Carver County, 2001 - 2004 Paul's service to the MAAA Board during his four year tenure was marked by many helpful, practical observations and comments regarding the seniors and families he knows from his daily life and from his work as a Carver County Commissioner. MAAA thanks Paul for his commitment to the work of the agency and for adding real-life humor to Board meetings. Welcome New Board Members We are pleased to announce the election of five new board members. They will join MAAA's Board of Directors January 2005. Jean Wilson Greener is a resident of Hennepin County and is currently Director of Community and Church Relations at Presbyterian Homes Foundation. She has extensive knowledge of fund development and community relations. Jan McCulloch, Ph.D is a resident of Anoka County and is the Department Head of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. She brings to the Board her expertise of aging in rural communities. Mark Skeie is a resident of Washington County and is retired from 3M as the Information Technology Senior Manager. He is a recent graduate of the Advocacy Leadership in Vital Aging Certificate Program. Jacquelyn Stewart is a resident of Ramsey County and is retired from Honeywell as a Labor Relations Specialist. She is currently involved with the Minnesota Senior Federation Housing Vista program. Jamie Warndahl is a resident of Ramsey County and is Chair of the St. Paul Mayors Advisory Committee on Aging. She is also the founder of Healthcare Concepts, Inc., a health care consulting firm. ............................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : MNALL is seeking membership from individuals or organizations interested in making a difference. .enefits include: training/information exchange opportunities, annual statewide membership meetings and etworking opportunities. For more information and to join MNALL, please contact Char Thompson at 651- : 636-5311 or visit www.mnall.ora. . ............................................................................................. MN Network on Abuse in Later Life Seeks Membership for 2005 As involved and committed individuals and programs serving Minnesota seniors, the MN Network on Abuse in Later Life (MNALL) seeks your active participation and input to continue providing training, education and technical support while building community partnerships to meet the unique needs of later life victims of domestic and sexual abuse. . . MNALL's long term goal is to have community partnerships in every area of MN that will respond as : needed when senior victims of abuse are identified or reach out for help. These partnerships provide the most : effective advocacy and support, while reducing the burden on each program, agency and individual advocate. : I MAAA News December 2004 CS/SD Application continued The MAAA evaluation process and time-line for capital and program requests under $100,000 is .s follows: 1. Draft proposals, including budget pages, must be submitted to Rajean Moone, MAAA Special Projects Coordinator, by 5:00 p.m., Wed., March 2, 2005. Drafts may be submitted via e-mail to Raiean@tcaaina.ora, by regular mail, or dropped off at the MAAA office. 2. Evaluation criteria includes: involvement of the Area Agency on Aging in the proposal development; completeness of application including budgets and work-plan; meeting a need in the market area; meeting the target population need at a reasonable cost; and applicant agency capacity to develop and provide the proposed service. e 3. Applicants will receive a completed evaluation form from MAAA via fax by March 14, 2005 to include in their final application to DHS. Members of the MAAA staff and Southeast Metro EDP project will comprise the evaluation review team. Systems Change proposals may require MAAA and county partnerships to receive maximum points. See RFP for specific participation requirements. Dawn Simonson, MAAA Executive Director, should be contacted by January 14, 2005 for systems change project consultation and determination of MAAA participation. MAAA can only consider a systems change partnership that has an appropriate role for the agency, and where there is sufficient time to participate in the project design and planning along with other key partners prior to submission of a proposal. Dawn can be reached at 651-917-4602 or via email Dawn@tcaaina.ora. Technical assistance for capital projects and program and caregiver support requests will be provided by MAAA Planning and Program staff and Nan Just, SouthEast Metro EDP/SAIL Coordinator, until February 24, 2005 on a first-come, first-served basis. They will consult about project need and design, outcomes, sustainability, budget, as well as review draft proposals as time permits. Applicants must .....J!.ave at least a phone consultation about the .oject concept to receive points in the proposal review for area agency on aging involvement. Nan Just will provide consultation for projects that serve Ramsey, Dakota or Scott Counties. She may be contacted at her home office, 651-460-6881 or Nan.Just@co.dakota.mn.us. MAAA staff will con- sult on projects that serve Hennepin, Carver, Anoka and Washington Counties. Rajean Moone will field initial calls for technical assistance and assign them to MAAA staff. Contact Rajean at 651-917-4633 or Rajean@tcaging.org. Please provide a one-two paae concept outline of vour proiect when vou call or email a reauest for consultation. Applicants are strongly urged to contact Rajean Moone or Nan Just as early as possible in January for technical assistance. White House Conference on Aging continued MAAA will hold a regional activity early next year to develop recommendations to forward to the MN Board on Aging and the Administration on Aging. MAAA encourages other groups and organizations to also hold designated events. For detailed information about designation and the White House Conference in general go to the website at www.whcoa.aov. Contact Dawn Simonson at 651-917-4602 or dawn@tcaaina.ora for more information. I MAAA News December 2004 Learning Opportunities in the Community \t) ~~~~~o~~i~:w.~~.::nO:d~ December V AN Forum Topic: Family Connections Across the Ages Presenter: Sue Meyers, University of Minnesota Professor Emeritus Time and Place: Tuesday, December 14, 2004: 10 a.m. - noon St. Anthony Park Library, Lower Level Corner of Como and Commonwealth Avenues, St. Paul What we believe and how we act toward others is s~~ped during our early years growing up in our families. As we mature and lead independent lives from ?ur family ,of origin, we often bring our "backpack" of attitudes, beliefs and expectations into our new relationships. Since our family histories are different, may not be aware of these differences until others allenge our assumptions. Many families share meals and activities during November and December holiday gatherings. Di~erent gene~ations are pleased yet surprised by the beliefs and attitudes expressed during these gatherings. Sometimes quarrels erupt. Sometimes there is a tacit understanding not to discuss certain topics. No matter how close or distant the family members (emotionally or physically), they share some common values that could be celebrated! Sue Meyers was affiliated with the U as a Family Sociologist for 33 years. Sue's focus on families in their later years has continued into Sue's next phase of life. Her research in family genealogy and adult development has demonstrated the endurance of values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors across generations. Come to share, learn and celebrate your own family history and connections! The forum is free. Call VAN at 612-626-5555 for more information. I MAAA News Celebrate Creative Aging through the Arts on January 15, 2005 You a!e invited to participate in Creativity, Arts and Agmg: A Town Hall Meeting and Cele- bration on Saturday, January 15, 8:15-4:00 at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. This highly interactive event will showcase models, invite ideas, and encourage networking to expand activities, programs, and public policies that foster artistic expression in older adults. Shepherded by the University of Minnesota's Vital Aging Network (VAN), a design team of volunteers has planned the event as a step toward organizing a statewide Creative Arts and Aging Network The conference is being held in conjunction with "The Art of Aging: Creativity Matters," a nation- al campaign recently launched by the National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA). A keynote speaker from NCCA will discuss the campaign plus recent research confirming the benefits of arts activities for older adults. Among other presenters and performers will be Kairos Dance Theatre, Larry Long (~Iders' Wisdom, Children's Song), and the Bloomington's choral group. The cost for the day is $40, or $25 (limited means). You can download a flyer and registration form from the VAN website www.van.umn.edu.To register, make out a check to "Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network" and send it to Sharon Anderson, 6544 Promontory Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55346. Call the VAN information line at 612- 626-5555 for more information. The MAAA is developing anew, user-friendly website. Be on the lookout for our new website early 2005. December 2004 Calendar of Events Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging 1600 University Avenue West, Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55104 JANUARY 2005 e Phone: 651.641.8612 Fax: 651.641.8618 maaa@tcaaina.ora ......13 Plannina and Proaram Committee 9:00 AM - 11 :00 AM St. Paul Council of Churches 1671 Summit Ave, St. Paul Helping Elders Age Successfully in the Counties of Anoka, CaNer, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Wu::;llillfdlul I. ......27 Planning and Proaram Committee 9:00 AM - 11 :00 AM St. Paul Council of Churches 1671 Summit Ave, St. Paul Dolores Zeller. Chair, Board of Directors ......20 Board of Directors Meetina 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location TBD Topics + Election of officers + SE Metro SAIL EDP Presentation ... ('\.&._-...L_ _:_ r"'\1__ 11..- -1_.1._ FEBRUARY 2005 Dawn Simonson, Executive Director ......10 Plannina and Proaram Committee 9:00 AM - 11 :00 AM St. Paul Council of Churches 1671 Summit Ave, St. Paul Line@ ...... 17 Board of Directors Meetina 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location TBD Topics + Program and Planning Transportation Services + Special Projects Presentation - Early Dementia ID + Nutrition expansion funding policy e ?4 Plnnninn nnrl Pr()nrnm (':()mmittAA 1 .800.333.243 MAAA News is published monthly by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc., which gratefully acknowledges the support of the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Administration on Aging through the Older Americans Act. Views presented in MAAA News do not necessarily reflect those of the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. For editorial questions, call 651-641-8612 or maaa@tca9ina.ora. The services, facilities and benefits of the Metro Area Agency on Aging are for the use of all people, gardless of race, gender, religion, disability or national origin. Reasonable accommodation for disability and interpretive services can be made available for non- Enalish speakina and hearina/visuallv impaired people bv advance reauest. This publication is available in MAAA News December 2004