1996 02 16CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1996
Chairwoman Sherol Howard called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jane Kubitz, Selda Heinlein, Bernice Billison, Sherol Howard, and
Albin Olson, and Barbara Headla.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Geving.
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director, Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II, Kitty
Sitter, SLL Coordinator, Kara Willems, Senior Center Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Billison moved to approve the Agenda, Headla seconded
the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
VISITOR PRESENTATION: There was none.
SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION: Kate Aanenson informed the Senior Commission that
$50,000 per year from CDBG for three years will allow the City to build a kitchen in the Senior
Center to provide meals for the elderly. She described the City Hall expansion plan to the
Commission and explained that there might be a chance the kitchen is delayed for three years.
The Senior Commission decided to conduct a survey of the seniors in the city to determine if
there is a need for congregate dinning or meals on wheels. Aanenson informed the Commission
that the information will be presented to the City Council on March 11, 1996.
UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES: There will be a movie on the third Friday of
the month. On March 2nd, there will be a potluck and Bingo. There will be Tax aid help in
February, March, and April. This session will be open to seniors, low, and mid income
individuals.
SENIOR LINKAGE LINE UPDATE: Existing Senior Linkage Line has been invited to move
with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Julie Bentz have decided not to move with the
program. Five new volunteers have signed up to work with Senior Linkage Line.
SENIOR HOUSING UPDATE: Staff requested direction on having the Grand Opening of
Centennial Hill Senior Residence around the 4th of July celebrations. The Senior Commission
wanted staff to pursue the idea.
SENIOR COMMENTS: Chairwoman Howard stated that the Senior Expo on May 17, 1996.
The Commissioners tickets will be paid for through the Senior Commission Budget.
Commissioner Geving will be absent from March 3rd through the 23rd.
ADJOURNMENT: Kubitz moved to adjourn the meeting. Olson seconded the motion. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
prepared and Submitted by Sharmin Ai-Jaff, Planner II.