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1999 06 182. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. AGENDA CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1999 9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Approval of agenda. Approval of Minutes. Visitors Presentation. Verbal Update on Meeting with City Council. Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels. Update on Senior Center Activities and Assign Commissioners to Attend Activities. Update on MAAA grant application. Senior Commission Comments. oumment CIT¥OF CH I SE 690 CiO, Center D~qve, PO Box' 147 Chanhassen, Min,esota 55317 Phone 612.937.1900 General Fax 612.93Z5739 Engineering Fax 612.93Z9152 Public SafeO, Fax 612.934.2524 Web www. ci.&a,hassen, mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Chanhassen Senior Commission FROM: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner DATE: June 10, 1999 SUB J: Staff report Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels The program continues to run smoothly. The new tray which were purchased through the grant from Minnesota Valley Electric Trust, have been delivered. Staff contacted CAP to try and setup a time for a reporter from the Villager to accompany a volunteer driver while delivering meals. MAAA Grant Application: At the last Senior Commission meeting, staff informed the commission that there were funds available through the state which we can apply for, to help seniors with transportation. The commission directed staff to apply for the funds and use it to purchase a van. Staff has been in communication with MAAA. The only funds available this year are for Disease Prevention. The funds will be made available again next year. The C/(y vf C/~anhasse,. /t Rowing communi9, with clean lakes, qua/iff schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play. AGENDA CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 16 1999 9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Approval of agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes dated June 18, 1999. 3. Visitors Presentation. 4. Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels. 5. Update on Senior Center Activities and Assign Commissioners to Attend Activities. 6. Senior Commission Comments. Adjournment CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 18th, 1999 Chairwomen Sherol Howard called the meeting to order at 9:40am. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherol Howard, Mel Kurvers, Tom Faust, Jean Mancini, Albin Olson and Bobbie Headla. MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Geving. STAFF PRESENT: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner and Kara Wickenhauser, Senior Center Coordinator. VISITORS PRESENT: Mary Jane Klingelhutz, Larry Klein, Bernie & Helen Kerber and Shirley Robinson. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Albin Olson moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Sherol Howard seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion was carried. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Bobbie Headla moved to approve the minutes. Jean Mancini seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion was carried. VISITOR PRESENTATION: Mary Jane Klingelhutz presented a concern about the possible development of the property located east of Lake Susan and east of Highway 101 (Lake Susan Apartment Homes). She is concerned about the traffic levels that this development would create, as well as the type of housing that would be built. Mary Jane feels that one of the three proposed buildings should be considered for assisted living for seniors. Mary Jane asked for the support of the Senior Commission by passing a resolution and forwarding it to the City Council. Chairperson Howard explained that the Senior Commission recently met with the City Council to discuss their goals for the year. The City Council is aware of the Senior Commission's position regarding housing. She also stated that the commission receives direction from the City Council and not the other way around. It was suggested that Mary Jane approach the City Council on her own with the support of other residents who are not on the Senior Commission. It was also stated that if a commissioner wishes to attend the Council meeting and speak regarding this project, then they shall do so as residents of the City and not as Senior Commissioners. Sharmin explained that the City sets its requirements and standards in advance. We then compare any proposal that is submitted to the City against these standards. If a proposal meet city ordinances and requirements, then the City has to approve the proposal. Sharmin invited Bob Generous, Senior Planner down to the meeting to answer any questions regarding the Villages on the Pond development. Bob said the proposed plans call fo~)3 buildings of 165 units to be considered affordable housing. TO meet the Metropolitan Council standards/the apartments would be available for rent at roughly $600.00 a month. Bob suggested that if there were any other additional concerns or questions that the seniors attend the Monday, June 28th City Council meeting at 6:30pm. VERBAL UPDATE ON MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL: City Council work session with the Senior Commission on Monday, June 7th went smoothly. The main discussion revolved around the need for Senior Assisted Living and Senior Housing in general. Certain pieces of property within the City that are being reviewed for development were discussed. CONGREGATE DINING & MEALS ON WHEELS: Numbers for the Congregate Dining Program continue to remain low. Meals on Wheels numbers are holding steady at 10 to 14 meals a day served. UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES: The Senior Awareness Film was presented to the Senior Advisory Board with feedback following. The SAB enjoyed the film. The only suggestions that were made to improve the film, was to update a few of the pictures, add some more activity pictures and format the film onto video cassette. The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual 4th Of July Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 3rd from 9:30am - 11:00am. Upcoming events and trips include; Minnesota Zoo, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres "Good News", St. Cloud Trip, Boat Cruise & Northwest Fur Co., and Lake Susan Picnic. Fall and early winter trip planning will be completed in mid-August. UPDATE ON MAAA GRANT APPLICATIONS: The only grant money that is available for year 2000 falls in the category of Disease Control. SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS: Sherol Howard will be completing her term as a Carver County Senior Advisory Board Member and will not reapply. Sherol feels that there should be representation from Chanhassen and suggested that a Senior Commission member apply for the vacancy. Tom Faust and Bobbie Headla expressed interest. Meetings are held every other month and are held in the Carver County Courthouse. Kara will order new name plates for Senior Commissioners Mel Kurvers, Tom Faust and Jean Mancini. Jean Mancini resigned from the Beautification Committee. The Senior Commission will be in the 4th of July parade. Two to three convertibles will be donated from Lenzen Chevrolet in Chaska. ADJOURNMENT: Jean Mancini moved to adjourn the meeting. Tom Faust seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Prepared and Submitted by Kara Wickenhauser, Chanhassen Senior Center Coordinator. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. AGENDA CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Approval of agenda. Approval of Minutes dated July 16, 1999. Visitors Presentation. Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels. Update on Senior Center Activities. Senior Commission Comments. Adjournment CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 16, 1999 Chairwomen Sherol Howard called the meeting to order at 9:40am. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherol Howard, Mel Kurvers, Tom Faust, Jean Mancini, Albin Olson, Dale Geving and Bobble Headla. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner and Kara Wickenhauser, Senior Center Coordinator. VISITORS PRESENT: None. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Commissioner Bobble Headla moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Tom Faust seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion was carried. Sharmin Al-Jarl added the Senior Commission budget as an additional item to the agenda. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Tom Faust moved to approve the minutes. Mel Kurvers seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion was carried. One correction was made in the Senior Housing text. The percentage of the housing units intended in the Lake Susan project to be affordable is 20% - 33 of 165 units. VISITOR PRESENTATION: None. CONGREGATE DINING & MEALS ON WHEELS: Numbers for the Congregate Dining Program remain steady. Meals on Wheels numbers are holding steady at 10 to 14 meals a day served. A discussion was held in regards to the quality of food provided. Several complaints were made about the taste of the food. What can we do to improve the food? UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES: Upcoming trips include; Pipestone Overnight Trip 7/30 - 7/31, Boat Cruise & Fur Company Tour 8/03/99 and the Lake Susan Picnic on 8/13/99. Registration and refund policy was discussed. Registration money for trips are only returned when the trip is canceled by the Senior Center. If the registrant cancels after the registration deadline he or she can check the waiting list to see if their tickets can be replaced. If not the registration money is non- refundable, except for a $3.00 administrative fee. SENIOR COMMISSION BUDGET: Budget was approved as written, except with a few additions. The Senior Commission would like a budget line for beautification of the Senior Center (flowers). SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS: Senior Commissioner Tom Faust discussed some issues regarding senior assisted living. Tom and Mel visited with Chaska Auburn Manor Assisted Living Director and he was very impressed with their operations. Tom suggested that we keep in touch with Chaska Auburn Manor. Tom also suggested that we approach the City Council with a written letter expressing the interest in assisted living for seniors. Sharmin reminded the Senior Commission that the City Council is in support of this issue and is fully aware of how the Senior Commission feels in regards to senior assisted living. Sharmin also reminded the Senior Commission that the City Council will be performing a 2000 survey for housing / senior issues. Tom also discussed the manner in which the senior assisted living petition was handled and distributed. In the future the Senior Center will deny all requests to post and distribute any petitions. The Senior Center is a place of recreation and not a place of solicitation. Other concerns about Senior Commission Committee work was also expressed by Tom. Tom feels strongly that each committee member should be entitled to do their own Work without interruption of other Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT: Albin Olson moved 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. AGENDA CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1999 9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Approval o£ agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes dated September 24, 1999. 3. Visitors Presentation, Maureen Schneider with Senior Agenda for Independent Living. 4. Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels. 5. Update on Senior Center Activities. 6. Senior Commission Comments. Adjournment