2009 08 21
SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2009
Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
: Curt Robinson, Fred Prinz, Virginia Prior, Carol
Buesgens, Pat McGough, and Barbara Nevin.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charlie Robbins.
STAFF PRESENT
: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Sue Bill.
VISITORS:
Katy Boone, Carver County Public Health Planner.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Commissioner Prinz moved, Commissioner
Nevin seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and
.
the motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED JULY 17, 2009:
Commissioner
Nevin pointed out that the movie theater agreed to install two senior parking
signs.Commissioner Prinz moved to approve the minutes with the
correction to the senior parking signs. Commissioner Prior seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD –
MEETING DATE:
The Senior Commission will meet with Senior Advisory
Board on September 8, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
TRANSIT:
Staff reported that they still have not been able to make contact
with Allen Hermann with cart. Chairman Robinson stated that he has not been
called lately to volunteer as a driver. Katy Boone stated that some of the cities
within Carver County have experienced problems with the service and that the
commissions in those communities intend to send a letter to CART.
FOCUS GROUP:
Katy Boone explained she will begin drafting a letter
explaining what is required of participants. The cities in Carver County
are asking their Boomer-age residents about their needs and expectations
to stay in the city as they age. The focus groups would consist of city
residents born between 1946 and 1964 divided into two groups, the
“Leading Boomers” ages 54-63 and the “Trailing Boomers” ages 45-53.
There will be 6-10 participants in each group. The 60 minute discussion
will cover questions about housing, recreation, work and retirement,
community services, care giving responsibilities and plans for the future.
The meetings will take place on October 26, 2009, at the Chanhassen
Recreation Center (6:00 p.m. Session-Ages 45 to 53) and (7:00 p.m.
session-Ages 54 to 63)
The Senior Commission members may not serve as part of the focus
group due to their intimate knowledge of issues facing the aging
population.
SENIOR PARKING SIGNS:
Commissioner Nevin reported that the
Chanhassen Cinema installed two “Senior Parking” signs.
EDUCATION ON MATTERS CONCERNING SENIORS:
No update.
SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Katy Boone reported that the
Carver County has contracted with Diane Sprague of Lifetime Home Project
to provide Universal Design consultation to the cities in Carver County. It is
anticipated that there will be four 2-hour sessions, held every other week
beginning in September.
Katy Boone also reported that she is organizing a workshop on adult
protection. She intends to include all senior commissions in the county.
The City of Victoria had meetings with eight churches. The focus was on
parish nurses. Forty percent of baby boomers are single and may require
assistance as they age. A parish nurse may fulfill this role.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Prinz moved to adjourn the meeting,
Commissioner McGough seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.