01-16-2026 COA Agenda Packet1.10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A Approval of Minutes dated December 12, 2025
4.GENERAL BUSINESS
4.A Commissioner Check-In Sub-Committees/ Interest Areas
4.B Update on Applications for City Commission Positions
5.VISITOR PRESENTATION
5.A Introduction of New Adult Day Center Location/Plans by Local Non-Profit
5.B Carver County Health and Human Services, Office of Aging, Kara Cassidy
5.C Chanhassen Senior Center Upcoming Programs, Mary Blazanin
5.D Senior Community Services Update
5.E Chanhassen Library, Linnea Fonnest
6.DISCUSSION
7.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN COMMISSION ON AGING
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
SENIOR CENTER, 7700 MARKET BLVD
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Approval of Minutes dated December 12, 2025
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
December 12, 2025 Commission on Aging Minutes
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Chanhassen Commission on Aging, December 12, 2025
Chairman Camarata called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS’ PRESENT:
Chairman Jim Camarata, Phyllis Mobley, Gwen Block, Jane Bender, Janet Dean, Bill Monn,
Beth Mason, Barbara Solum
MEMBERS ABSENT:
GUESTS PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was reviewed and accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November 21, 2025, minutes were reviewed electronically by all commissioners. Commissioner
Mason motioned to approve the agenda. Commissioner Mobley seconded. All members voted in
favor; the motion was carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
This Meeting was a working meeting for the Commissioners, assisting with set-up and serving at
the Annual Senior Center Holiday Celebration. All Commissioners participated in creating a
welcoming celebration event for over 100 guests.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment at 1:00 pm, following the end of the Holiday Celebration
Submitted by Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Commissioner Check-In Sub-Committees/ Interest Areas
Section GENERAL BUSINESS
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Update on Applications for City Commission Positions
Section GENERAL BUSINESS
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Introduction of New Adult Day Center Location/Plans by Local Non-Profit
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Carver County Health and Human Services, Office of Aging, Kara Cassidy
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Chanhassen Senior Center Upcoming Programs, Mary Blazanin
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Senior Community Services Update
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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Commission on Aging Item
January 16, 2026
Subject Chanhassen Library, Linnea Fonnest
Section VISITOR PRESENTATION
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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