1999 12 17CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
December 17, 1999
Chai~wvomen Sherol Howard called the meeting to order at 10:15am.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherol Howard, Albin Olson, Dale Geving, Bobbie Headla,
Jean Mancini, Mel Kmwers and Tom Faust.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, City Community Development Director; Kara
Wicke~¢auser, Senior Center Coordinator; Scott Botcher, City Administrator; Todd
Hoffinan, City Parks & Recreation Director; and Council Members, Nancy Mancino,
Mark Sem~ and Linda Jansen.
VISITORS PRESENT: None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Mel Kurvers moved to approve the
agenda. Commissioner Dale Geving seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the
motion was carried.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Albin Olson moved to approve the minutes. Dale
Geving seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion was carried.
TCF - Twin City Federal approached Sharmin A1-Jaff to discuss the possibilities of
donating small prizes every month to the Senior Center. It was stated that if the gift is
over $500.00 the Seniors must have it approved by the City Council before acceptance.
The Senior Advisory Board will decide how the prize money should be used.
CONGREGATE DINING & MEALS ON WHEELS: The Congregate Dining and
Meals on Wheels programs respectfully averages 7 and 14 people per day. Meals on
Wheels continues to add new diners.
UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES: The Senior Center will be taking a
break with all activities from December 20th - January 3rd; except for Bridge. The month
of January will be quiet. Coordinating efforts are still being made to have the Senior
Center painted.
SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS: Sharmin Al-Jarl is currently looking into the
possibilities of formatting the current Senior Awareness Film onto video tape. This
project will come out of the 2000 Senior Commission budget. A sign for the garden bed
in fi'ont of City Hall is being ordered.
ADJOURNMENT: Bobbie Headla motioned to adjourn the meeting. Jean Mancini
seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and Submitted by Kara Wickenhauser, Chanhassen Senior Center Coordinator.
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