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2009 10 20 SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 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 Charlie Robbins. MEMBERS ABSENT: Barbara Nevin. STAFF PRESENT : Sharmeen Al-Jaff. VISITORS: Katy Boone, Carver County Public Health Planner. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Prinz moved, Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and . the motion carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED AUGUST 21, 2009: Commissioner Prior moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Prinz seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD: The Senior Commission commented that the meeting was very well received. Many advisory board members had positive feedback. The meeting took place on September 8, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. TRANSIT: Katy Boone reported that there was a meeting which was attended by representatives of CART to address recent problems with the system. There were representatives from Carver County Board of Commissioners as well as members of the communities where these problems have occurred. The issues were attributed to growing pains and communication. FOCUS GROUP: The focus group 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 questions will focus on Boomer-age residents and 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 Senior Commission members may not serve as part of the focus group due to their intimate knowledge of issues facing the aging population. CARVER COUNTY SENIOR EXPO-THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009. 8:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M.: Due to the fact the expo will take place one day prior to the next Senior Commission meeting, the meeting will be canceled. Commissioners that signed up for the Expo include: Curt Robinson, Fred Prinz, Virginia Prior, and Pat McGough, Barbara Nevin. SENIOR PARKING SIGNS: Commissioner Nevin reported that she is currently working with the License Center asking them to install a “Senior Parking” sign. EDUCATION ON MATTERS CONCERNING SENIORS: Katy Boone reported that she received a notice for volunteer opportunities. Vista worker is advertising the following: AMERICORPS VISTA Members Receive:  Living allowance of $909 per month  Choice of a onetime end of service $4,725 educational award or $1,200 stipend  Health care benefits  Relocation expenses  Student loan forbearance or deferment  Potential child care assistance  AmeriCorps VISTA Service Training  Training in project management and volunteer leadership skills SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS: The Commission was reminded that the October 16, 2009 Senior Commission meeting will be canceled due to the fact that it will fall one day after the Carver County Senior Expo. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Prinz moved to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Buesgens seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.