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CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 21, 2013
Chairwoman Nevin called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Camille Swanson, Carole Buesgens, Dorina A. Tipton, Thomas
Wilson, Jacqueline Prescott, Terry Grathen, Jackie Engel.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff
VISITORS:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Tipton moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner
Buesgens seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Engel moved to approve the minutes of the May 17
meeting. Commissioner Swanson seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
TRIAD – CROSSWALK SAFETY UPDATE: As a follow up to the TRIAD Crosswalk Safety
workshop, Sue Bill will spearhead a “Walking Day” to report on the sidewalks and crosswalks conditions.
The workshop was very informative.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: SouthWest Transit recently launched a new Chanhassen Connector in
an effort to bring back some local service. The commission will investigate if there are stops that can be
made to benefit seniors in the community. Such stops would include Centennial Hill, Summerwood,
Clinics, etc.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Postponed.
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JULY 4 BINGO EVENT: The City Council has approved the Senior Commission collection for the
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Wounded Warrior program on the 4 of July. The commission members will contact businesses in the city
and ask for donations to benefit the wounded warriors.
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SENIOR PICNIC: The Chanhassen Senior Picnic will take place on Friday, June 21 at Lake Ann. The
Lions are seeking volunteers to assist with serving and clean up. The Senior Commission meeting is on that
same day and it was decided to start the meeting at 9:30 a.m. in order for Commissioners to attend the
picnic.
SENIOR COMMISION COMMENTS:
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Dinner with the Mayor will take place on July 18 at 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Engel moved, seconded by Tipton to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion carried.
Prepared by and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff