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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
Friday, November 16,2007
10:00 A.M. TO 11:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER
1.
Approval of agenda.
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Approval of minutes dated August 17, 2007.
3.
Planning for 2008.
4.
Transportation Update.
5.
Senior Parking Update.
6.
Senior Center Name Change.
7.
Senior Center Activities.
8.
Senior Commission Comments.
.dioumment
Next meeting December 21,2007
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SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 17, 2007
Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Curt Robinson, Pat McGough, Charlie Robbins, Carol
Buesgens, Barbara Nevin, Virginia Prior.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jean Mancini.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen AI-Jaff.
VISITORS: Katy Boone, Public Health Planner, Mary Jane Klingelhutz.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Buesgens moved, Commissioner Nevin
seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Robbins moved, Commissioner McGough
seconded to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
VISITOR PRESENTATION: Mary Jane Klingelhutz gave an update on the Chanhassen
Historic Preservation Group. There are 28 individuals that attended the March and May
meetings. They are currently forming an "Article of Incorporation". They are a branch of
the county. They are modeling Chaska's Historic Society. They had a meeting with Father
Mike regarding St Hubert's. They do not know what is planned and are awaiting word. The
next meeting will be on September 17, 2007. They are anticipating 45 to 50 people. They
are conducting a membership drive. They are requesting assistance and support from the
Senior Commission. The commission explained that their role is to identify needs of seniors
in the City of Chanhassen. Historic preservation does not fall within that category.
SENIOR COMMISSION OPEN HOUSE-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,2007: Senior
Commission discussed the duties of each commissioner.
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR COUNTY
SENIOR COMMISSIONS: The Senior Commission confirmed with Katy Boone that the
open house will be held in Chanhassen on October 19,2007.
Transportation Update: Staff explained that Southwest Transit has not found a survey yet.
Adjournment: Commissioner Robbins moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Buesgens 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 Survey
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Southwest Metro Transit would like to find out about your transportation needs. We realize
that the best way to design a transit service is to talk to the people who need the service __
people like you! The information you provide will be used to improve our service for you.
Let us know if we are doing a good or poor job; its the only way we will know
if we are meeting your needs.
When you have completed the form, please return it to Al Holte by Friday, July 31.
Southwest Metro Transit will collect and analyze the data and meet with you again at a later
date to talk about the results. Thank you for taking the time to participate.
t. Have you ever ridden a Southwest Metro Transit bus?
Yes No
If you answered "yes", what bus did you ride (please check all that
apply)?
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Telebus (Dial-A-Ride)
Circulator
53M
Express to Minneapolis
2. If you have ridden a Southwest Metro Transit Bus before, do you still ride?
Yes No
If you answered "no", why not?
3. If you need transportation, please list your top three destinations?
Place City
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Place City
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.If. If you ride the bus, why do you -use this service? (Please rank in order of
priority: 1 = most important, 2 = 2nd most important, etc.)
Cost savings
Time savings
Convenience
Comfort
Don't drive
Don't like to drive in traffic
Don't own a car
Other
s. If you don't ride, what prevents you from taking the bus (check all that
apply)?
Not aware of service
Do not live close
enough to routes
Do not have route
information
Walking distance to
bus stop
Physical limitations
Getting stuck without
a ride home
Route times not
convenient
Friend said the
service doesn't work
Don't want to wait in
ram or snow
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Cost
Safety
Doesn't go where I
want to go
Other
6. Is there an automobile available for you to make your trips?
Yes No
7. When do you need transportation (please check all that apply)?
Weekday:
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Weekend:
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
8. How could we improve our communication with you?
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What do you like about Southwest Metro Transit services? (If you have never
ridden the system, please write "not applicable")
10. What do you dislike about Southwest Metro Transit services? (If you have
never ridden the system, please write "not applicable") .
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11. How could Southwest Metro Transit improve its services for you?
The following information is optional: however it provides us with a better
understandinr of our customers
Are you?
Male
Female
What is your age?
60 - 64
80 - 84
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
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tfDDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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Thank You For Your Time Today!
CITY OF
CHANBASSEN
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
. 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
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
DA TE:
May 29, 2007
SUBJ:
Discussion Topics for Joint City Council/Senior Commission
Meeting
The following are the Commission's Accomplishments, Goals and Objectives
for 2007:
1. Identify Issues Facing Senior Citizens and Pres
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Goals and Objectives 2007
May 29, 2007
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3. Senior Center: The number of attendees at the Senior Center continues to
increase.
4. Veterans Monument: The Senior Commission is still committed to building
a monument to honor the veterans of our community. The American Legion
has been made aware that the members of the commission are available to
assist as private citizens.
5. Participate in Carver County Health Partnership (CCHP): The objective
of CCHP is to create a county-wide master plan on aging. Chanhassen is
represented by Senior Commissioners who serve as liaisons between the
County and the City.
6. Communication:
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a. Computer Training: The commission presented this item to the City
Council at the May 2005 joint meeting. One of the most effective
means of obtaining information is through the web. Some seniors are
intimidated by computers. The Senior Commission worked through
the Senior Center to begin a computer training program. Volunteers
have been recruited to provide one-on-one training to seniors. We
believe this problem will correct itself as the ".com" generation ages.
This program has been very successful.
b. Educate Future Generations of Seniors: Increase awareness of the
opportunities and challenges that face seniors in Chanhassen.
c. Life Time Learning: The Senior Center Coordinator has introduced
lifelong learning presentations offered through Augsburg College, the
College of the Third Age. KleinBank is sponsoring this series of
presentations.
d. Communication With Neighboring Senior Centers and Community
Education:
. Coordination of events.
. Transportation coordination with other senior centers and
community education.
. Work with communities within Carver County to assist in creating
senior-friendly communities.
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e. Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors: The Senior Commission is
working to coordinate and develop partnerships for volunteer
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opportunities for seniors at the library, schools, city events such as
Arbor Day, computer training, senior center duties, etc.
7. Senior Parking at Public Buildings: Ongoing. The Senior Commission
contacts local businesses and requests the installation of "Senior Parking"
signs at their parking lots.
8. Support:
a. Senior Expo: This goal gives staff and seniors an opportunity to learn
about issues facing seniors, what other communities are doing to address
these issues, and form partnerships with other agencies. The Expo is
held once a year and the cost for this valuable service is only $16.00 per
person.
b. Chanhassen Heritage Preservation: Continue to promote and preserve
Chanhassen's history.
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c. Food Shelf: The senior center is a drop-off location for non-perishable
food items.
d. Inter-Generational Activities: Work with the schools on joint activities
between seniors and students of all ages, i.e. storytelling, sharing
experiences, etc.
9. Have an Annual Joint Work Session Between the Senior Commission and
the City Council to Present the Goals and Objectives for the Year and
Ensure that the Council's Vision and their Expectations of the Senior
Commission Will be Met: The Senior Commission members are actively
involved in the community. They listen and educate seniors on programs
available to them and hear the concerns and issues facing them. Through
this format, they are able to poll a representative sample and report the key
issues to the City Council.
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