2007 04 20
SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 2007
Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
: Curt Robinson, , Jean Mancini, Barbara Nevin, Virginia Prior,
Pat McGough, Marilyn, Carol Buesgens, Charlie Robbins .
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT
: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Sue Bill.
VISITORS:
Council Woman Bethany Tjornhom and Council Woman Vicki Ernst.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Commissioner Nevin, Commissioner Buesgens seconded
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the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried
Senior Transportation: Councilwomen Tjornhom and Ernst explained to the Senior
Commission that they are in a position to assist them if they needed help with transportation.
They have contacted some of the local businesses such as Cub and Target who are willing to
sponsor a bus that would provide transportation. Staff explained that getting the senior
population to use the bus in Chanhassen has been a challenge. Staff was directed to prepare
surveys to evaluate senior needs in the City. Staff was also directed to find out why Chaska
and Eden Prairie seniors used the bus more frequently.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Robbins moved, Commissioner Nevin
seconded the motion to approve the minutes dated March 16, 2007. All voted in favor
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and the motion carried
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Curt Robinson was nominated for the position of Chair of
the Senior Commission. Commission Robbins moved, Commissioner Nevin seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Jean Mancini was nominated for the
position of vise chair. Commissioner Prior moved seconded by commission Nevin. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
Approval of By-Laws.
Commissioner Robbins moved Commissioner Mancini seconded
the motion to approve the By-Laws. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
CHANHASSEN ROTARY CLUB 2007 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD:
Senior Commission chose to support Ladd Conrad.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (ICE):
Sharmeen Al-Jaff and Commissioner Mancini gave
a background briefing of the program. Sharmeen explained that she will contact Sheriff Bud
Olson to seek his opinion.
SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD AND LIVING THE GOOD LIFE EXPO-MAY
11, 2007:
Staff requested each commissioner fill out a form for Senior of the Year and
return it at their earliest convenience.
ARBOR DAY VOLUNTEERS – MAY 5, 2007:
Jill Sinclair requested members of the
Senior Commission volunteer to assist with Arbor Day.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2007 AND JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY
COUNCIL:
The City Council typically requests a joint meeting with the Senior
Commission around April or May of each year. Staff explained that the meeting has not
been scheduled yet. A copy of a list of goals from 2006 was given to the Senior
Commission.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Mancini moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Nevin seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner