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2007 01 19 . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . 9. Adjournment . AGENDA CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION Friday, January 19,2007 10:00 A.M. TO 11:30 P.M. CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER Approval of agenda. Memorial Giving Policy. Congregate Dining & Meals on Wheels. Senior Commission Work Plan. Feed My Starving Children. Senior Commission Terms. Meeting Schedule for 2007. Update on Senior Center Activities. Senior Commission Comments. . MemoJia~ -0 z: roQ) 2~ "0 en _. C (\1 C 0 i2U5~~:z U)Oro(/).......... t a.... 0..... J:g "E DC/) c"- g5:::> .fg8: Q:: u 'J _. 6'\ l~Tr Po~~~~ CITY OF CHANHASSEN Giving c-e ~ CU '" M en> LO en"""" LO ~ => z 'Eci5 ~ ~ - - .c Q.) r-. c: U~-.:::tQ,) '" ~ Ul Q~3~ >oc>CO<= :=~O~ ~ r--CLU The City of Chanhassen supports the needs and principles of allowing memorials in parks and green space areas, but is also mindful that these facilities have many uses and are enjoyed by a wide range of people. Therefore, the City desires to manage and regulate memorials for the mutual benefit of all. It is the intention that the Memorial Giving Policy only covers the broad sense of memorials and is not meant to be exhaustive. Memorial proposals outside the scope of this policy may still be considered. The memorial tree program plants a 1 Y2 caliper inch balled and burlapped maple, oak, ash or linden tree in the donator's park of choice with recognition of the memorial on a permanent plaque to be displayed at City Hall. 5 6 shall be permitted at the The cost of a memorial bench IS minimum of 10 years guaranteed for a mementos, e.g. vases, statues, ete. location of the bench. $1000 A bench No additional useful In the event that the plaque is damaged, defaced, the City will replace it for the life of the bench. and/or removed, Memorial Tree and Plaque 8 7 6 from the prime recreational purposes of an area. The City may limit the number of memorials in a particular area. The City accepts no liability for damage to any memorials from vandals, third parties or while carrying out maintenance activities unless specifically noted. The City reserves the right to remove any memorials that have been damaged and, is in the view of the appointed officer, beyond repair. scatter Applications for memorials to pets or to the ashes of pets shall not be accepted. of" the name of the person, recognition of public office (if appropriate), and dates of birth and death will be affixed to the bench. 4 3 with the inscription in memory The donor can choose the general placement within a park; the exact location of the bench is dependent upon existing site conditions and shall be determined by the appointed officer. Benches will be constructed from a concrete material and be of a high quality design. The bench will be secured in a concrete pad by the contractor. City and/or itS A brass plaque For more information, contact Todd Hoffman, Parks & Recreation Director at 952-221-1129. 2 donator's bench may be dedicated in the park of choice. at an appropriate level next of kin or executor of estate. 5 times The number of memorials shall not detract A memorial made in consultation with the Recognition of such memorials benefit to an area. the accommodate positioned to maximize the The City will attempt to wishes of the applicant at all Memorial Bench shall be permitted at the The cost of a memorial tree tree of the s guaranteed for s 5 years 2 playground, etc. individual basis will donations, e.g. picnic shelter, will be considered on an be 3 4 on or Memorials will before be are installation. 4 5 $500 mementos, e.g. vases, statues, location of the tree. The health Other Other memorial Memorials to be paid for by the applicant Applications for and to scatter ashes in park and green space areas are available at City Hall or on-line at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us. The Parks & Recreation Director (appointed officer) shall be responsible for the consideration of applications. Applications will or an executor All memorials of estate. No additional at the donor's request. etc. No ete. ashes be accepted the full proper name. where appropriate, may be included 2 Genera 1 memorials from next of kin 3 Nicknames appointed officer. The name displayed on shall be the individual's The donor can choose the general vicinity of the planting location within a park; the exact placement of the tree is dependent upon existing site conditions and shall be determined by the memorial plaque 2 Ashes 1 st ~ 11 executor of the estate. Ashes shall only be scattered in locations agreed to in advance by the Parks & Recreation Director, at a predetermined time, day and date in consultation with the next of kin or the 2 . Chanhassen Senior Commission 2006 Work Plan . ICARVER COUNTY Health Partnership Making Carver County A Healthy Place To Live And Work . DRAFT RESOURCES TIMELINE PERSON(S) OBJECTIVE ACTION STEPS NEEDED RESPONSffiLEI START END WHO INVOLVED 1. Develop Awareness and ~ Target messages to baby ~ Human . Senior Commission Public Education Plan boomers and working caregivers ~ Fiscal . Community-at-Large ~ Focus on clear messages 2. Address Signage Issues ~ Review and support plans ~ Human . Senior Commission currently in process . City of Chanhassen ~ Exhibit patience; issues will self-resolve 3. Address Parking Issues ~ Identify "trouble spots", e.g. ~ Human . Senior Commission . Cub Foods . City of Chanhassen . Culvers . Local businesses . Lakewinds ~ Use opportunity to re-educate public on health benefits of walking ~ Exhibit patience; issues will self-resolve 2006 Chanhassen SC Work P1an.doc 1 . Chanhassen Senior Commission 2006 Work Plan . DRAFT ICARVER COUNTY Health Partnership Making Carver County A Healthy Place To Live And Work . PERSON(S) RESPONSffiLEI WHO INVOLVED TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED ACTION STEPS OBJECTIVE Senior Commission Carver County Transit Community-at-Large . . . END START Human ~ ~ Senior Commission up-to-speed on Carver County Transit (previously CART) ~ Invite Allen Hemnan to make informational presentation Re-address Transportation Service Issues, Barriers, Gaps 4. ~ Develop clear awareness messages on how to use Carver County Transit! CART bus Develop resource list of transportation options Investigate potential for taxi services ~ ~ Emphasize physical activity, health and wellness aspects of walking in lieu of riding when feasible ~ Southwest Metro Transit Community-at-Large ----- . . - - -- Summer 2006 Human ~ Southwest Metro Transit circulator route scheduled to start Summer 2006 ~ 2 Senior Commission . ~ Human ~ Fiscal Develop strategies to address fmancial aspects of transportation ~ 2006 Chanhassen SC Work P1an.doc . Chanhassen Senior Commission 2006 Work Plan . DRAFT ICARVER COUNTY Health Partnership Making Carver County A Healthy Place To Live And Work . PERSON(S) RESPONsmLEI WHO INVOLVED TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED ACTION STEPS OBJECTIVE Senior Commission Chanhassen Seniors Chanhassen Park & Rec Managed Care Providers Private sector partners . . . . . END START ~ Human ~ Fiscal Educate elder constituents on currently-available Senior resources ~ Plan Wellness - focused programming 5 ~ Utilize Chanhassen Rec Center for wellness activities, e.g., Line Dancing classes Investigate potential educational partnering opportunities: . Park & Rec - Walking ~ Trails . Managed Care - Lifetime Fitness Senior Commission Chanhassen Senior Center Director CCHP Consultant . . . ~ Human ~ Fiscal Research and evaluate various senior college models e.g., Augsburg College, Southwest State University, et al ~ Investigate potential of life long learning opportunities 6. 3 . Senior Commission . Carver County Health Partnership Senior Commission representative December '06 & ongoing 06 January Human ~ ~ Regular report back to Senior Commission Participation on Design Team Subcommittee ~ Participate with Carver County Health Partnership Senior Commission on countywide comprehensive master plan on aging 2006 Charllassen SC Work P1an.doc 7. . . . City of Chanhassen Notice of Commission Vacancies ClTYOF CIIlNHASSER The City of Chanhassen is seeking applications from interested persons to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Environmental Commission, and Senior 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 Wednesday, February 28, 2007. 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 and special studies. The Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Three positions are available on the Commission. 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, recreation programming, 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. One 2-year position and two 3-year positions are available on this Commission. 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 Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.rn. 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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MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: Chanhassen Senior Commission Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner January 19,2007 Senior Commission Meeting Schedule. The Senior Commission meetings will be held on the third Friday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. at the Chanhassen Senior Center unless otherwise specified. The following is a meeting schedule for the year 2007: January 19,2007 February 16,2007 March 16, 2007 April 20, 2007 May 18,2007 June 15, 2007 July 20,2007 August 17, 2007 September 21, 2007 October 19, 2007 Senior Commission Open House November 16, 2007 December 21, 2007 Senior Commission Holiday Breakfast The City of 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.