1996 07 19CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 19, 1996
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, and Dale Geving.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Albin Olson.
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 to approve the agenda.
Commissioner Headla seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
VISITOR PRESENTATION: There was none.
SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION / CONGREGATE DINING, PRESENTATION BY
KATE AANENSON, PLANNING DIRECTOR: Kate Aanenson explained the proposed lay
out of the Senior Center, specifically, the location of the kitchen within the new addition. The
proposed City Hall expansion will not include a senior space expansion. However, there will be a
kitchen. The City Council will vote on the commercial kitchen issue on Monday, July 22, 1996.
It is hoped that the budget, bid, and construction be approved by October of this year, and service
beginning by the first of 1997.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Bernice moved to approve the minutes. Heinlein seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES: Pancakes were served by the K.C.'s to 115
senior on the 4th of July. Over 100 people attended the 4th of July open house at the Senior
Center. A pop machine will be placed in the center. There will be a trip on July 24, to Emma
Crumbies. The Women's Club is donating a $100.00 to needy families on August 12, 1996.
Defensive driving is scheduled for September 17 and 18, 1996.
SENIOR LINKAGE LINE UPDATE: The Senior Commission was disappointed that there
were no individual offices being added at the Senior Center for the Senior Linkage Line
Coordinator and the Senior Center Coordinator. The type of work demanded of Senior Linkage
Line staff and volunteers requires privacy and confidentiality, which in turn requires a private
office. Gina Robinsen at the Metro Office left the organization. This does not impact the
Chanhassen Office. First Net is proposed to be implemented in all Senior Linkage Line Offices by
October of 1996. The cost for the installation is $500.00 - $800.00. This fee will be paid for by
the MAAA. During the week of July 8, 1996, a meeting was held in Scott County. They
requested the Carver County Senior Linkage Line be present at the meeting to explain the steps
required to implement an Information and Referral Program. Kitty Sitter attended the meeting as
an adviser to Scott County.
SENIOR HOUSING UPDATE: The plaque which will include the Senior Commission's names
is being prepared and will be installed at the Centennial Hill Senior Residence. The Commission
had some safety concerns regarding the building. There is no lock of the door that leads from the
underground garage to the building. Chairwoman Howard stated that flappers need to be
installed on the entry doors to each individual apartment. She has also received a complaint from
a resident with arthritis. The issue deals with grab bars in the showers. Additional bars are
needed. Staff encouraged the residents to speak to the management of the building. The Senior
Commission also decided that the item "Senior Housing Update" should no longer appear on the
Senior Commission agenda since the building has been turned over to the Carver County Housing
and Redevelopment Authority.
SENIOR COMMENTS: The Senior Commission intends to buy a train depot brick at $200.00.
Staff updated the Senior Commission on the status of the barometer. It is being drawn.
Discussion took place over the budget for the remainder of this year. The Senior Commission
urged staff to ask businesses in the community to provide senior parking. It was budgeted for in
the 1996 Senior Commission budget and we should help out businesses to install them.
The Senior Commission was also asked to prepare their own biography for staff to publish.
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._