03-15-2019CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
March 15, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Jerry Cerchia, Mack Titus, Dorina Tipton.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Carol Buesgenes
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Mary Blazinin.
GUESTS PRESENT: Dawn Plummer, Carver County Commission on Aging, Lisa Lyon,
Loren Simer, Fishing with Friends.
Commissioner Nevin called meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Cerchia moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Tipton seconded the
motion. All voted in favor.
Senior Commission Minutes:
Commissioner Nevin called for approval of September minutes. Commissioner Cerchia
moved to approve. Commissioner Tipton seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
July 4th events: Chaska Area “Fishing with Friends”
Loren Simer, the initiator and driver of “Fishing with Friends” presented the history and
activities of this non-profit organization. 3 of 4 of the Senior Commissioners present voted
in favor of supporting this organization with the donation money collected during the July
4th Bingo activity.
Update Goals and Objectives:
Senior Commissioners discussed the goals and objectives for 2019 to be presented to the
City Council on April 8. Speakers were identified to present 2018 accomplishments to the
City Council.
Act on Alzheimer’s Update:
Memory Café evaluations are ongoing.
Chanhassen Elementary has been invited to participate in Art Café painting on April 16.
“Silver Insight” articles for Chanhassen Villager.
Mary Blazinin is doing an outstanding job of highlighting activities and programs for
seniors.
Senior Commission Comments:
Mack Titus presented additional statistics on Senior Housing in the Community. It was
agreed that this topic needed further discussion in the future.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Nevin called for meeting adjournment. Commissioner Cerchia moved to
adjourn; Commissioner Tipton seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff