01-17-2020CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
January 17, 2020
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Cerchia, Bhakti Modi, Ruth Lunde, Mack Titus,
Lisa Lyon, Dorina Tipton.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Carol Buesgens
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Mary Blazanin.
GUESTS PRESENT: Dawn Plummer
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Modi moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Lunde seconded
the motion. All voted in favor.
Senior Commission Minutes:
Commissioner Lunde moved to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Lyon seconded
the motion. All voted in favor.
4th of July Charity:
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented letter from Chaska Area Fishing indicating their 2019
activities and how pleased they were to be selected once again for the July 4th 2020
donations.
Aging with Gusto:
Dawn Plummer presented information on a two-hour program – “Aging with Gusto”
- on April 14 from 1-3:30 pm on seniors’ views on aging – specifically the impact on
health and wellbeing, and the role seniors can play in positive views on aging. 4 senior
commissioners indicated they would attend the seminar.
Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent:
Commissioner Lunde reported on the Senior Companion Program administered by
Lutheran Services. Senior Commissioners had indicated interest in this program as
Commi ssioner Lunde currently supports three clients.
Commissioner Lunde also reported on the Foster Grandparent program where
volunteers age 55+ can make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Foster
Grandparents can positively influence youth in a variety of setting by preparing
children for success and making a difference by improving reading, tutoring in various
school subjects or simply being a sounding board.
Carver Co. Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) – Housing Action
Committee:
Dawn informed us that this was an ACTION group, not a COMMISSION. Its purpose
is to find ways to improve the housing/living conditions for those in need. Ruth Lunde
will be the Senior Commission’s representative to this action group and will update us
as needed.
Goals and Objectives:
Senior Commissioners reviewed and discussed each goal on the Chanhassen Strategic
Plan. Items and wording were amended to ensure all goals had appropriate
descriptions, indicated who was involved, who was accountable and would include
status updates. Updated goals will be presented to the City Council in April for
approval.
Senior Commission Comments:
• Commissioner Modi indicated she will finalize Website update project plan on
new hire finalization of city staff.
• Commissioner Lyon provided Rotary Club of Chanhassen information and
programs.
• Commissioner Tipton and Lunde advised they would attend seminar at
Deephaven Woods Senior Living on “How Dementia Affects the Brain,
Behavior, Cognition and Personality”.
• Chairman Cerchia reminded everyone that the Feb 21 Senior Commission
Meeting would be reserved for Senior Commission vacancy interviews.
Adjournment:
Chairman Cerchia called for meeting adjournment. Commissioner Titus moved to
adjourn; Commissioner Lyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff