06-28-2021 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
June 28, 2021
Present: Kay Yoch, Al Barkeim, Connie Dahl, Mike Becker, Rhonda Schwarze, Julie
Jensen, Dave Husfeldt
City Staff: September Jacobsen, Jenni Behrendt, John McRaith
Absent: Jeannette Meyer
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chair Kay Yoch.
II. Secretary’s Report: The minutes from last month’s meeting were reviewed. No
corrections were brought forward. Connie made a motion to approve the minutes
with a second from Mike. The motion passed.
III. Monthly Sales Review: September reported that card sales totaled $84.60 with all of
those sales at the Event Center. Scrubbers brought in another couple dollars and we
got our final chandelier rental for $125. The chandelier will be retired now due to
deteriorating condition.
IV. Old Business
A. Flag Pole- The Senior Center received one bid so far for putting up a flag pole
at the Center. It came in at $4649. September is looking for another bid to
compare it to. She checked with the VFW to see if they would support the
project. They would like us to send a letter requesting funds after we determine
the actual costs.
VI. Business
A. Senior Center Tours- Julie reported that the trip to Lake Minnetonka for a boat
ride and including a visit to some flower gardens in Orono has sold out.
Upcoming trips include a visit to St. Paul to watch the Saints play on
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Wednesday, September 8. This is Senior/Youth night for those over 65 or
under 14. Grandparents are encouraged to bring their grandchildren. October
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15 will be the rescheduled trip to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater to see their
rendition of “The Music Man.” Julie is currently looking for a November tour to
plan.
B. Program Updates- September reported that the Center is now averaging about
160 participants each week. Book Club A is doing well while Book Club B is
in need of some new members. The movie for June was “Soul” and this
animated feature drew a good crowd. July will bring “The Terminal” with Tom
Hanks. September had some issues with the DVD player so a new one will be
purchased. This coming month the newsletter will be presented in its new four-
page format. It will still have all the necessary information but will save on
printing and postage costs. The kayaking group hit Lake Erie in June and has
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two excursions planned for next month- July 14 on Lake Allie and July 21 at
Belle Lake.
C. Other Items- No other items were brought before the board.
VI. Adjournment: Dave made a motion to adjourn at 10:45 am with a second from Al.
The motion passed. The next scheduled meeting of the Senior Advisory Board will
be Monday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary