1997 12 20CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 1997
Chairwoman Sherol Howard called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jane Kubitz, Selda Heinlein, Bernice Billison, Sherol Howard,
Barbara Headla, Albin Olson, and Dale Geving.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director, Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II, Kitty
Sitter, Senior Linkage Line Coordinator, Kara Willems, Senior Center Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Geving moved add item #8 dealing with
Senior Commission meeting dates. Commissioner Billison moved to approve the agenda as
amended. Headla seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
VISITOR PRESENTATION: There was none.
SENIOR CONGREGATE DINING, PRESENTATION BY KATE AANENSON,
PLANNING DIRECTOR: Kate Aanenson explained that $100,000.00 funding for the kitchen
will be presented to the City Council for thier final approval on January 13, 1997. The intent is to
have the final plans approved at that meeting, go out for bid in February, and begin construction
in March. Some of the issues that need to be determined relate to the number of hours the
kitchen will be open, as well as the number of people to be served. These to issues will impact the
allocated buget of $10,000 for the operation of the kitchen. The program must be advertised.
One option is to do a second telephone servey to see exactly how many people are interested in
the program.
UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES: The Christmas Party was a great success.
All other activities are on schedule. On January 11, there will be a Saturday night special, January
16, is an appreciation reception, January 23, is a trip to Mistick Lake. February 8 is a Piza party,
March 8, Saturdaty night special (Irish Night).
Defensive driving is scheduled for February 5 and 6,1997.
SENIOR LINKAGE LINE UPDATE: Kitty Sitter informed the Senior Commission that the
County approved the funding for Senior Linkage Line for 1997. The system must use a new
name. Commissioner Geving move to rename the system to Carver County Senior Information
Line. Billason seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1997 (Set a date for a work session). The Senior
Commission decided to meet on January 10, 1997 to set goals for 1997. The meeting will be held
at the Legion at 9:00 a.m.
SENIOR COMMISSION MEETING DATES: The Senior Commission suggested the
following dates for thief commission meetings; January 24, February 21, March 21, April lg, May
23, June 20, July 15, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19, 1997
SENIOR COMMENTS: There were none
ADJOURNMENT: Geving moved to adjourn the meeting. Howard seconded the motion. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and Submitted by Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner ii._