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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
FRIDAY, April 22, 1994
9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Approval of Al!enda
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Approval of Minutes dated March 25. 1994.
2.
Visitors Presentation.
3.
Goals and Objectives for 1994.
a. Presentation from Store to Door.
b. Update on Urgent Carel reports from Hedla and Howard.
4.
Update on Senior Center Activities.
5.
Meeting with City Council.
Update on Senior Housing.
Update on the Chore Program and Senior Linkage Line (SLL)..
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Senior Commission Comments.
Ad10urnment
** FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO NEED TRANSPORTATION TO THE MEETING,
CONT ACT SHARMIN AL-JAFF AT CITY HALL (937-1900 EXT. 120) AND A
RIDE WILL BE ARRANGED.
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CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 1994
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Chairman Howard called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherol Howard, Jane Kubitz, Selda Heinlein, Bernice Billison,
Albin Olson and Barbara Headla
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Littfin Sr.
ST AFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director and Sharrnin Al-Jaff, Planner II
APPROV AL OF THE AGENDA: Bernice Billison moved to approve the Agenda, Albin
Olson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
APPROV AL OF MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 18. 1994: On page 41, the 7th line from
the bottom, Lola's last name was misspelled. It should be Kagol. On page 45, Dave's last
name was misspelled. It should be Moore. The minutes were approved with these two
corrections.
VISITOR PRESENTATION:
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No visitors were present.
UPDATE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION.
Al-Jaff stated that the allocation of funds were approved as recommended by the Senior
Commission. Representatives from Senior Community Services attended the City Council
meeting. Council members at the City Council meeting stated that the Senior Commission
know what they are doing, and approved the amount recommended by the Senior
Commission.
Howard requested additional time be allocated next year to decide how the funds should be
allocated. She also asked if the funds allocated should be spent within that calendar year.
Al-Jaff said yes. Howard asked if the curb-cut in front the Senior Center could be fIxed
using CDBa Funds. Al-Jaff stated that it is something that can be done in-house.
APPROVAL OF BY-LAWS.
Howard questioned if the length of terms for all commissioners was three years. Al-Jaff said
yes.
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Kubitz moved, Billison seconded to approve the By-Laws of the Senior Commission. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1994.
AI-Jaff stated that the Senior Commission will have a joint meeting with the HRA and the
City Council some time in the future to discuss Senior Housing. The commission can discuss
this item with the City Council at their goal session meeting. The commission questioned if
they can have the building constructed next to Barleys. AI-Jaff stated that this was a City
Council decision. Howard stated that the Senior Commission favored the site next to Barleys.
Transportation through Dial A Ride was discussed and it was decided that this was an on
going goal. Evening and weekend service is desired. AI-Jaff also stated that the charge for
Dial A Ride for seniors is $0.75.
Howard stated that she has been doing some research on the Chanhassen Heritage
Preservation. She contacted the Carver County Historical Society regarding the depot and
they informed her that it was a gem. It can not be turned into a mini museum but it can be
renovated into a mini information center.
Howard: Well our first goal is the senior housing study. The second one is transportation.
The third one Chanhassen Heritage Preservation, under which that depot would be. And four
is the Senior Linkage Line. Senior parking at public buildings is a fifth goal and the Senior
Commission wanted to see at least 2 spaces at places such as Festival, Bank, Target, etc.
Urgent Care is a goal for the Senior Commission because at the present time there is not a
place that is open 7 days a week in the city. It was suggested that all the medical facilities in
the city be contacted to find out the types of services available. The commission's ultimate
goal is to see a place open 7 days a week. Howard stated that she will contact Cross Roads
to fmd out their hours of operation, if they have Urgent Care, and the types of services.
Hedla volunteered to contact Chanhassen Medical Center.
Planting of trees along the entrance of the Senior Center to block off the strong wind. The
commission decided to ask the council for a double row of staggered trees of arborvitaes at
their goal session meeting.
The Senior Commission requested a ramp that would lead into the Senior Center as a goal.
Store to Door which is an individual who purchases groceries and bring them to peoples
home was a service the commission wanted to see take place in Chanhassen. AI-Jaff stated
that she has been unable to get a hold of the owners but will continue to try. Olson stated
that some seniors can use the South Shore bus when the bus takes senior for their monthly
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The expansion of the existing Senior Newsletter is a goal for the commission. It will include
information about the Senior Commission, and transportation. This will be a joint project
with the Senior Center.
Communication with other Senior Centers is a goal. The intention is to show that seniors in
Chanhassen care about other seniors in neighboring communities. One program will be a
county wide trip to visit other Senior Centers in Carver County.
The commission wants to start an open house once a month. They want to invite other
centers to Chanhassen' s Senior Center.
That finishes the goals. The commission stated that they were very thorough
The Senior Commission moved to change the meeting time for the next meeting to April 22,
1994.
UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES.
Howard stated that terms were established, one year terms. An individual must be off for one
year before they can apply again. The number is increasing. Target will give an
informational meeting about drugs. Olson stated that they have provided video tapes in the
past containing health information.
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Howard also stated that Senior Expo will be held in May 13, and passed out a flyer on the
expo. All Senior Commissioner will be paid for by the city.
Howard also passed out a flyer on a pancake breakfast which will be held in the Arboretum.
UPDATE ON THE CHORE PROGRAM AND SENIOR LINKAGE LINE.
The number and quality of telephone calls has increased for Senior Linkage Line. Brochures
were passed advertising CHORE.
There was discussion to ask Dawn Lemme to provide numbers on how many people attend
the Senior Center. This is to be presented to the City Council. It should also be pointed out
that the center is used for multiple services rather than senior activities only.
Kubitz moved, Bernice seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried. The meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by Sharmin Al-Jaff
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DATE:
COALITION OF SENIOR SERVICE AGENCIES
Representing Agencies Serving Seniors
in the Seven County Metro Area ,
Mail c/o Ramsey Action Programs. Inc. . ~)
215 East Sixth Street L.J- C .bU .I.
Saint Paul. MN 55101 ~ -to ~('oJI"-
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RE: Forum on the Designation of the Area Agency on ~;;'g jIJ- ~ .;J--~
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The Coalition of Senior Service Agencies is sponsoring a forum on the 9--'
designation of the Area Agency on Aging. We hope that you, representatives from ,~
your agency andlor senior persons you serve will be able to attend. - -r' -
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Details of the forum: -tfD I . AJAI
Date: Thursday, April 21 l. J'-~.
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Time:
9:00 A.M. -11:00 A.M.
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Place:
Social Events Room
Hope Presbyterian Church
7132 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN
(866-4055)
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We are inviting the two groups which have indicated their intent to apply to
become the Area Agency on Aging. They are, at this time, the Seven Metropolitan
Counties, and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. (The Volunteers of America
have decided to not apply). We will ask for a presentation from each of the applicants
but most of the morning will provide an opportunity for you to dialogue with them (the
applicants). We believe this will provide a good opportunity for all of us to get some
important information on this critical issue.
The Executive Committee of the State Board on Aging will be making their
recommendation on May 6 and the full Board on Aging will make the decision on May
20. You will have time, after our forum, to submit written comments.
We stronely uree you to communicate tbis invitation to your senior
consumers and help them attend in whatever way you can.
Directions to Church
If you come 494, take the Portland Avenue exit and go north about six or seven
blocks. Church is on the west side of Portland. If you come 62, take the Portland exit
and go south about 9 or 10 blocks. Not surprisingly, the church is still on the west side
of Portland.
Please park in the large parking lot. The room is on the first floor and it is
accessible.
SENIOR HOUSING
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MANKATO
1. Door flappers for check.
2. Walk in storage.
COPPERFIELD HILL - ROBBINSDALE
1. Recessed doors.
2. Guest room.
3. Nu-tron (Co.) scent in vacuum system (tropical scent).
4. Large screen TV room.
5. Barber-beauty shop.
ARC (ARMY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY -SAN ANTONIO)
1. Wooden rails 1 x 4 in halls.
2. Refrigerator in guest rooms.
3. Guest rooms named after living military people.
4. One price meals.
5. Carry out window for meals-35%.
6. Placque with picture and name outside doors in health care section.
DAKOTA COUNTY
OAKWOODS OF EAGAN
1. Trash chute.
2. Laundry rooms-windows light and airy.
3. Colored bands in halls.
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Combination shower.
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Alcove for mail.
EAGLE RIDGE-BURNSVILLE
.L. Seats inside door to wait for rides - loveseats, large table, and end tables.
2. 4 x 7 lockers on each floor.
3. Lounge overlooking dining room.
HASTINGS
1. Unisex rest room in lobby.
2. Pass-through from kitchen should be 10" wide.
3. Light fixtures in halls - ~ sphere-ribbed glass.
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1. Dining room may be used as party room.
2. Toilet seats should be 15".
3. Wall hanging toilet seats.
4. Small furniture arrangement by elevator/each floor; console table, two chairs (decorative
+ seating).
5. White cupboards to match appliances and walls will make kitchens appear much larger.
6. On floor storage plus basement storage (for Christmas trimmings, trunks, etc.).
WESTVIEW ACRES- W ACONIA-(ARCHITECT -GROOTER. ST. CLOUD)
1. Exterior red brick and redwood.
2. Curtain dividers on rods. Curtains gathered on rods.
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The restaurant is named (Greenleaf).
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Drop- in clinic two hours per week; blood pressure, etc. (by RN) , visiting podiatrist
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5. 24-hour intercom security in halls-pull cords.
6. Bathroom and kitchen cleaning every two weeks included in rent.
7. Guest apartment, is also used as model.
8. Pull down seat in shower.
9. Bulletin board in elevator
10. Second bedroom-divider.
11. Vial of life stickers on doors.
12. Rent: one bedroom=$570, garage=$35.
STERLING PONDS-EDEN PRAIRIE
1. Newsstands in outside entry.
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Bay windows.
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3. Cable security camera in lobby on channel 6-dial6 on phone to operator.
4. Large elevator for moving in and out.
ELM SHORES-EDEN PRAIRIE
64 Units-48 Garages-12 Two Bedroom Apartments
John Miller Architect, Minneapolis, MN
1. Garden plots.
2. Guest room with hide-a-bed open for use when not occupied.
3. Ribbed sphere fixtures for dining areas.
4. Convenience store 1 ~ hours in morning.
5. Wide halls.
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Lever door handles.
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Cannot lock yourself out.
8. Lower cabinets-raised outlets
9. Car wash in basement.
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Painted dado below floral strip:
off white
stripe
color from stripe