2006 02 17
SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 17, 2006
Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
: Mel Kurvers, Bobbie Headla, and Jean Mancini, Curt
Robinson, Pat McGough, and Marilyn Luthy.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dale Geving.
STAFF PRESENT
: Sharmeen Al-Jaff and Susan Bill.
VISITORS:
Gary Boyle, Commander of the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580.
Approval of agenda:
Mancini moved, Luthy seconded the motion to approve the
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minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried
Approval of Minutes dated August 19, 2005
: Kurvers moved, McGough seconded the
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motion to approve the minutes. All voted in favor and the motion carried
Veteran’s Memorial for Chanhassen:
Chairman Robinson introduced Gary Boyle,
Commander of the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580. Commander Boyle was briefed
on the Senior Commission’s desire to have a Veteran’s Memorial in the City of Chanhassen.
A question was asked of the American Legion Post 580 to participate in the cost of the
memorial. The wording on the memorial was discussed and it was concluded that it should
be inclusive of all veterans. Commissioner Mancini will research materials. The
Commission discussed the use of polished granite for the memorial. Potential locations for
the memorial included City Center Park and Old Village Hall. The commission discussed
the memorials in Excelsior and Chaska.
Update on Volunteer Opportunities:
There has been volunteer opportunities through
the library.
Updated on Senior Parking sign:
Chairman Robinson will contact Park Nicollet for
senior parking signs.
Senior Commission Update:
The advisory board attendance is good and there are eight members.
There will be monthly Senior Commission meetings until the work on the Veteran’s
Memorial is complete.
The City has received three applications for vacancies on the Senior Commission.
Chairman Robinson thanked Commissioner Headla for her years of service on the
Commission.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Mancini moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Kurvers seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner