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2009 02 20 SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2009 Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Curt Robinson, Fred Prinz, Barbara Nevin, Virginia Prior, Carol Buesgens, Pat McGough. MEMBERS ABSENT: Charlie Robbins. STAFF PRESENT : Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Sue Bill. VISITORS: Katy Boone, Carver County Public Health Planner. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Prior moved, Commissioner Prinz . seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED JANUARY 21, 2009: Commissioner Prior moved, Commissioner Nevin seconded the motion with a correction to the date shown on the minutes. It should read February 20, 2009 instead of November 20, 2008. All voted in favor and the motion carried. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON SENIOR COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: There are three 3-year positions available on the Senior Commission. Commissioners Barbara Nevin, Virginia Prior, and Pat McGough currently occupy these positions and have elected to reapply for them. Commissioner Prinz moved that the Senior Commission adopt the following motion: “The Senior Commission recommends that the City Council reappoint Barbara Nevin, Virginia Prior, and Pat McGough to three-year terms expiring on March 31, 2012.”, Commissioner Buesgens seconded the motion, all voted in favor and the motion carried. CARVER COUNTY HOUSING CONFERENCE RECAP: Katy Boone reported that the McKnight Foundation awarded a grant to, Center of Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public affairs. The grant is intended to assist local communities on the edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in their efforts to manage the consequences of growth and development in their communities. Carver County Office of Aging contracted with CURA to conduct a research planning for Baby Boomers in Carver County. The City of Watertown will double its population. CURA is working with focus groups. Aging commissions want to work on policy and not activities. The Mayor and one City Council member sit on the aging commission. There are three focus groups. The first group is the trailing baby boomers. They have lived in the county between 25 to 40 years. They prefer the small town feel with a small school district. They intend to stay. In their opinion, issues include stairs and transit. They are concerned with the resection. They will work beyond retirement age. Two thirds of the group are bicycle riders. The second group has lived in the county 14 to 28 years. Their main concern is affordable housing. They need transit to Minneapolis. They do not intend to stay in the city. They will remain in their homes until they can no longer maintain it. In general, people will work for healthcare. Commissioner Buesgens moved, Commissioner Nevin seconded the motion to create a similar focus group in the City of Chanhassen to study the trends. There are three focus groups based on the age range. The first is (44-62 years old) the second is 44-52 the third is 53-62The Carver County currently has approximately 6,000 residents over the age of 65. That number is expected to increase to 25,000 by 2030. TRANSIT: Chairman Robinson reported that contacted Allan Herman. The CART office is still in a chaotic condition due to the move. Allan intends to call a drivers’ meeting in the middle of March. Commissioner Robinson will contact him again on March 12, 2009. COMMISSIONER’S ATTENDANCE: The commission reviewed the overall attendance of the Senior Commission. The commission expressed an interest in seeing Commissioner Robbins attend more meetings. SENIOR PARKING SIGNS: Staff reported to the commission that an e-mail was sent to Carver County License Center but has not received a reply regarding a senior parking sign yet. Katy Boone stated that she would assist in the matter. Commissioner Nevin will contact Lifetime Fitness. Chairman Robinson is working with CVS and American Bank. Chairman Robinson also requested that staff e-mail the photo of the sign to him. 2009 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES : The commission agreed that the March 20, 2009 meeting will be dedicated to the goals and objectives of the commission. The commission also agreed that the number of goals should be reduced to no more than four. JOINT MEETING WITH SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Sue Bill reported that the Senior Advisory Board wishes to meet with Senior Commission to share information. They were hoping that the commissioners would attend the advisory board meeting which takes place on Mondays between 9:30 am and 11:00 am. A number of the commissioners have obligations on the same day and as such will not be able to attend the Advisory Board meeting. SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS: Sue Bill asked the commission if they wish to have a joint open house with the Senior Advisory Board. It was agreed that the commission th will have an ice-cream social before a concert in the park on Thursday, July 30, 2009. Chairman Robinson volunteered to contact the Lions Club to seek donations for the ice- cream social. Staff informed the commission that the veterans’ monument will be completed on Memorial Day. The commission intends to attend the dedication event. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner McGough moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Buesgens seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.