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Adiournment
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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
Friday, March 10,2006
10:00 A.M. TO 11:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER
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Approval of agenda.
2.
Approval of Minutes dated February 17, 2006.
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Veteran's Memorial for Chanhassen.
4.
Update on Volunteer Opportunities.
5.
Update on Senior Parking Signs.
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Senior Commission Comments.
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SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 17, 2006
Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mel Kurvers, Bobbie Headla, and Jean Mancini, Curt
Robinson, Pat McGough, and Marilyn Luthy.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Geving.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen AI-Jaff and Susan Bill.
VISITORS: Gary Boyle, Commander of the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580.
Approval of agenda: Mancini moved, Luthy seconded the motion to approve the
minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Approval of Minutes dated August 19, 2005: Kurvers moved, McGough seconded the
motion to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Veteran's Memorial for Chanhassen: Chairman Robinson introduced Gary Boyle,
Commander of the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580. Commander Boyle was briefed
on the Senior Commission's desire to have a Veteran's Memorial in the City of Chanhassen.
A question was asked of the American Legion Post 580 to participate in the cost of the
memorial. The wording on the memorial was discussed and it was concluded that it should
be inclusive of all veterans. Commissioner Mancini will research materials. The
Commission discussed the use of polished granite for the memorial. Potential locations for
the memorial included City Center Park and Old Village Hall. The commission discussed
the memorials in Excelsior and Chaska.
Update on Volunteer Opportunities: There has been volunteer opportunities through
the library.
Updated on Senior Parking sign: Chairman Robinson will contact Park Nicollet for
senior parking signs.
Senior Commission Update:
The advisory board attendance is good and there are eight members.
There will be monthly Senior Commission meetings until the work on the Veteran's
Memorial is complete.
The City has received three applications for vacancies on the Senior Commission.
Chairman Robinson thanked Commissioner Headla for her years of service on the
Commission.
Adjournment: Commissioner Mancini moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Kurvers seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
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SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 19, 2005
Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mel Kurvers, Bobbie Headla, and Jean Mancini, Curt
Robinson, Pat McGough, and Marilyn Luthy.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Geving.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen AI-Jaff and Susan Bill.
VISITORS: None.
Approval of agenda: Mancini moved, Kurvers seconded the motion to approve the
minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Approval of Minutes dated April 15, 2005: Mancini moved, Luthy seconded the motion
to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Update on Volunteer Opportunities: Computer lessons at the senior center have begun.
Bakery goods are being delivered to food shelf and group homes.
Updated on Senior Parking sign: Target does not want senior signs.
Senior Commission Update: The Senior Commission directed staff to do an open house
on behalf of the senior commission. They will host a free continental breakfast. The event
should be advertised in the paper one week prior to the actual event.
Adjournment: Commissioner Mancini 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
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SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
OPEN HOUSE
October 21, 2005
The Senior Commission had an open house on October 21,2005. Approximately 60
seniors from the community attended the meeting. The open house focused on services
available in the City of Chanhassen. The attendees expressed a need for more public
transportation.
A consultant with Carver County Health Partnership was present at the meeting. She
provided an overview of the issues facing seniors in Carver County. She also explained that
the County is forming senior commissions similar to Chanhassen.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner