1996 01 26CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 26, 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, Barbara Headla, and Dale Geving.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II, Kitty Sitter, SLL Coordinator, Kara Willems,
Senior Center Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Olson moved to approve the minutes, Billison seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Billison moved to approve the Agenda, Olson seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
VISITOR PRESENTATION: There was none.
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: A memo from Area Agency on Aging stated that the
State has given direction to take the layer of subcontracting out of the system. The contract with
the county has been renewed for one more year.
SENIOR HOUSING UPDATE: It was reported that 38 units have been reserved out of the 65
total units.
APPROVAL OF BY-LAWS: Geving moved to amend the By-laws in two instances. Section 4
- Organization 4.1 changes the election of officers from January to April, and the second
amendment is the date the By-laws are adopted is changed to the 26th day of January, 1996.
Billison seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
SENIOR COMMENTS: Chairwoman Howard announced the beginning of a new program
through Edina Realty. They will pick up seniors every Thursday afternoon and return them home
by 3:00 p.m. Seniors will be able to shop and run errands. Staff was directed to contact the
Villager and make them aware of the service.
ADJOtlRNMENT: Geving moved to adjourn the meeting. Olson seconded the motion. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
prepared and Submitted by Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II.