1994 03 25CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 1994
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.
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director and Sharmin A1-Jaff, Planner li
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Bernice Billison moved to approve the Agenda, Albin
Olson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 18, 1994: On page 41, the 7th line ~rom
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:
No visitors were present.
UPDATE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION.
A1-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.
A1-Jaff said yes. Howard asked if the curb-cut in front the Senior Center could be fixed
using CDBG Funds. A1-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. A1-Jaff said
yes.
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.
A1-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. A1-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. A1-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 find 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. A1-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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shopping.
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.
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 A1-Jaff