2017 03 17
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Dorina Tipton, Jackie Engel, Carole Buesgens,
Cheryl Ayotte.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cami Swanson.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Sue Bill.
VISITORS: Jennifer Anderson
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Engel moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Tipton seconded the
motion. All voted in favor.
Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Buesgens moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Engel seconded the
motion. All voted in favor.
Senior Center Update:
Sue Bill provided an update on April and May activities.
Act on Alzheimer’s Update:
March 2, 2017 Community Meeting was deemed to be overwhelming success; over 60
attendees with diverse mix of caretakers, interested elderly, developers, transport providers,
banks, 2 county commissioners.
Commenced discussion on plans for follow up Community Meeting potentially during
National Alzheimer’s Month in November 2017.
Dementia Friends Training Update:
On March 1, 5 people attended Dementia Friends training at Ridgedate YMCA and this
training is being planned for roll out to the community during the next few months.
Project Impact Bluff Creek Elementary Update:
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Dorina provided update on status of Alzheimer’s Art. 4 and 5 grade students to complete
their artwork on May 11 and community is invited to view outcome of projects on May 31.
Strive Program Intergenerational Mentoring:
Cheryl Ayotte provided update on program; a number of commissioners expressed interest
in being involved.
Senior Commission Goals for 2017.
Senior Commission finalized 2017 goals; ready for submission to the City Council on April
24.
Chaska Police Department Senior Expo
Sharmeen provided information on upcoming expo on April 17.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Ayotte moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Tipton seconded the
motion. All voted in favor.
Prepared by and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff