02-19-2021CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
February 19, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE SENIOR CENTER: none
MEMBERS PRESENT via ZOOM: Jerry Cerchia, Lisa Lyons, Ruth Lunde,
Bhakti Modi, Linda Haight, Mack Titus.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dorina Tipton
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Mary Blazanin
STAFF ABSENT: None
GUESTS: Dawn Plummer
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Titus moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Lunde seconded
the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Senior Commission Minutes:
Commissioner Titus moved to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Haight seconded
the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Website Task force Update (Linda & Bhakti)
Commissioner Modi reported that they are still compiling information and will be
ready to work with City Tech Team in March.
Housing Options for Seniors Task Force Update:
The Task Force on Housing provided updates on what they have been learning and
discussing in the last month.
Commissioners Lunde, Titus and Haight reported that they have been focusing on
Aging in Place. Commissioner Lunde will send web links to Commissioner Modi to
include on the City’s website. Some of the services that aid individuals to stay and age
in their homes include:
• WeCab
• SW Prime MD
• SW Prime
• VA Clinic in Chaska
• Virtual Medical appointments
• Habitat for Humanity accepts Elderly Waiver to remodel homes and assist
individuals to age in place.
Dawn Plummer, Carver County Health and Human Services:
Dawn Plummer from Carver County provided information on Covid vaccinations
administered thus far and plans for next phases. Information is available on the Carver
County website. There was discussion on where to offer vaccinations for seniors.
Commissioner Haight suggested polling places as convenient venues for seniors to
receive vaccinations. Chairman Cerchia received his vaccine and complimented the
County and Ridgeview on an excellent vaccine operation.
Update on Powers Ridge Senior Housing
Staff informed the commission that the project is progressing. The Commission
expressed their support for the project. Staff stated that their support would be
expressed to the City Council.
Senior Commission Annual Goals:
Attached are the updated Senior Commission Goals. Some of the activities that were
discussed under the Information, Education and Outreach goal included the 200+
homemade valentine cards created by elementary school students and delivered to
Senior Housing buildings.
Strive continuing the scholarship programs. While schools are closed, Strive continues
to meet once a month. All students from last year’s program graduated. Their
graduation was celebrated with a parade of cars passing in front of their homes.
Senior Commission Comments:
Chairman Cerchia thanked Commissioner Titus for his service with the Senior
Commission and acknowledged his role in updating the City’s Website.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Titus moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Lunde seconded
the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff