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04-17-2026 COA Agenda Packet1.10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER 1.A Oaths of Office 2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A Approval of Minutes dated March 20, 2026 4.GENERAL BUSINESS 4.A Election of Chair and Vice Chair 4.B Update from Allison Streich, Carver County CDA. Trail’s Edge Senior Housing Funding 4.C Information and Discussion, Jerry McDonald, City Council and SW Transit Board of Directors, on legislative transit bill 4.D Commissioner Review and Approval of 2026 Goals and Onboarding Packet 4.E Commissioner Check-In Sub-Committees/Interest Areas 5.VISITOR PRESENTATION 5.A Senior Center Updates, Mary Blazanin 5.B Carver County Health and Human Services, Office of Aging, Kara Cassidy 5.C Senior Community Services Update 5.D Chanhassen Library Update 6.DISCUSSION 7.ADJOURNMENT AGENDA CHANHASSEN COMMISSION ON AGING FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 SENIOR CENTER, 7700 MARKET BLVD 1 2 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Oaths of Office Section 10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk On February 23, 2026, the City Council appointed Beth Mason and Barbara Solum to the Commission on Aging for three-year terms and Sharon Cooprider as an alternate appointee. Per State Statute 358.05 , the oath of office to be taken by members and officers of either branch of the legislature shall be that prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, Article IV, Section 8. Every person elected or appointed to any other public office, including every official commissioner, or member of any public board or body, before transacting any of the business or exercising any privilege of such office, shall take and subscribe the oath defined in the Constitution of the state of Minnesota, Article V, Section 6. Barbara Solum Beth Mason Sharon Cooprider 3 PH 952.227.1100 • www.chanhassenmn.gov • FX 952.227.1110 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317 OATH OF OFFICE I, Barbara Solum, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of Senior Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me, God. Barbara Solum Date: April 17, 2026 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ( ss COUNTY OF CARVER ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________________, 2026. Notary Public 4 PH 952.227.1100 • www.chanhassenmn.gov • FX 952.227.1110 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317 OATH OF OFFICE I, Beth Mason, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of Senior Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me, God. Beth Mason Date: April 17, 2026 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ( ss COUNTY OF CARVER ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________________, 2026. Notary Public 5 PH 952.227.1100 • www.chanhassenmn.gov • FX 952.227.1110 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA • 55317 OATH OF OFFICE I, Sharon Cooprider, do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of Senior Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me, God. Sharon Cooprider Date: April 17, 2026 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ( ss COUNTY OF CARVER ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ________________, 2026. Notary Public 6 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Approval of Minutes dated March 20, 2026 Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk COA Minutes dated March 20, 2026 7 Chanhassen Commission on Aging, March 20, 2026 Commissioner Mobley called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS’ PRESENT: Vice Chair Phyllis Mobley, Chair Jim Camarata (remote), Gwen Block, Janet Dean, Beth Mason, Bill Monn MEMBERS ABSENT: Jane Bender, Barbara Solum, GUESTS PRESENT: Kara Cassidy, Carver County Health Program Specialist, Office of Aging.; Linnea Fonnest, Chanhassen Library APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The commissioners reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Mason made a motion to approve. Commissioner Block made a second. All members voted in favor; the motion was carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 20, 2026, minutes were reviewed by all commissioners. Commissioner Dean motioned to approve the agenda. Commissioner Block seconded. All members voted in favor; the motion was carried. GENERAL BUSINESS: Commissioner Check-In and Sub-Committees Commissioner Monn provided updates on the SW Transit tutorial field trip scheduled for June 11 . Patrons will meet at the Eden Prairie station for a tour and trial bus ride. Details will be posted in the upcoming Summer Connection Brochure and on the Senior Center website. Monn also reported on a bill introduced at the MN Legislature which would impact SW Transit services in Carver County. Monn encouraged commissioners to learn more about this issue. He will monitor the bill and keep the COA informed. He recommended inviting Jerry McDonald, of the City Council and SW Transit Board of Directors, to the April meeting for further information and updates. Mary Blazanin will schedule this with Council Member McDonald. Commissioner Dean gave a recap of the March 19 Advanced Directives Training hosted by the Commission. Carver County Office of Aging sponsored lunch and Ridgeview Medical’s Lesley Young provided the training. 16 people were in attendance. The training was well received. Commissioners provided their input about the training. Deen recommended keeping forms available at the Senior Center, offering another workshop for the public with Lesley in the Fall, and continue promoting educational sessions and support for this initiative. Commissioner Mason shared information about an inclusive aging class at a large university which is directed toward medical students. She noted the topics covered in the class are those currently being addressed by the Chanhassen Commission on Aging. Mason commended the city for keeping seniors’ interests and needs as a top priority. 8 Commissioner Mobley reported on the educational session held on March 10 at the Senior Center called “Is it My Memory” with brain specialist Janie Horn. The turnout was excellent, and participants provided positive feedback and requests for additional training in the future. Commission Camarata updated members on recent articles submitted to the Online Carver County Newspaper related to aging, housing and other areas of interest for local seniors. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Carver County Health and Human Services, Office of Aging, Kara Cassidy Cassidy announced the 2026 All County Commission Meeting is scheduled for September 10, and will be held at Paradise Commons, Waconia. She reported on illness statistics in Carver County, noting flu and covid19 cases seem to have peaked. She provided updates on senior commission and advisory council work around the county. Chanhassen Senior Center Upcoming Programs, Mary Blazanin Blazanin provided 2026 1st Quarter Senior Center statistics for programs and participating patrons served. She summarized program plans for summer and current projects she is managing. She also noted that Carver County CDA will attend the COA meeting in April to update Commissioners on its recent project approval. Senior Community Services Update, LeeAnn Eiden, Social Worker LeeAnn Eiden was not in attendance. Updated flyers for her programs were given out. Chanhassen Library, Linnea Fonnest Linnea provided an overview of current and upcoming programs, forums, and library events. She shared the Friends of the Library Annual Report and discussed the upcoming Spring Book Sale as well as an expanded Extended Access program for Carver County libraries. OTHER DISCUSSION Commissioners reviewed COA Goals and Objectives for the 2026-2027. A few changes and additions were suggested. Blazanin will compile these and submit updated documents to the Commissioners for approval at the April meeting. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Dean made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Monn seconded. All members voted in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 11:24am. Submitted by Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator 9 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Election of Chair and Vice Chair Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 10 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Update from Allison Streich, Carver County CDA. Trail’s Edge Senior Housing Funding Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 11 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Information and Discussion, Jerry McDonald, City Council and SW Transit Board of Directors, on legislative transit bill Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 12 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Commissioner Review and Approval of 2026 Goals and Onboarding Packet Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 13 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Commissioner Check-In Sub-Committees/Interest Areas Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 14 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Senior Center Updates, Mary Blazanin Section VISITOR PRESENTATION Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 15 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Carver County Health and Human Services, Office of Aging, Kara Cassidy Section VISITOR PRESENTATION Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 16 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Senior Community Services Update Section VISITOR PRESENTATION Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 17 Commission on Aging Item April 17, 2026 Subject Chanhassen Library Update Section VISITOR PRESENTATION Prepared By Jenny Potter, City Clerk 18