08-23-2021 SAMSenior Advisory Board Minutes
August 23, 2021
Present: Al Barkeim, Connie Dahl, Rhonda Schwarze, Julie Jensen, Dave Husfeldt,
Jeannette Meyer
City Staff: September Jacobsen, Jenni Behrendt, Lynn Neumann
Absent: Kay Yoch, Mike Becker, John McRaith
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Vice Chair Rhonda Schwarze.
II. Secretary's Report: The minutes from last month's meeting were reviewed. One
correction was made regarding the Chanhassen Tour. The actual date of the tour is
October 13th. Al made a motion to approve the minutes with a second from Connie. The
motion passed.
III. Monthly Sales Review: September reported that card sales along with a scrubber
totaled $31.40 for the last week of the month. All sales money are submitted to
finance at the end of the month which includes all crafts, and card sales.
IV. Old Business
A. Senior Center Tours- Julie reported that the first trip post covid will be to Lake
Minnetonka for a boat ride and includes a visit to some flower gardens in
Orono. The weather is going to be a bit of concern as well as masks. Masks
will be determined by what the venues policy are at the time. A trip to the State
Fair is in the works for September 2nd. There are 29 currently registered. As of
now it appears masks will be highly suggested for fair goers. Next up will be a
visit to St. Paul to watch the Saints play on Wednesday, September 8th. This is
Senior/Youth night for those over 65 or under 14. This tour is sold out with a
waiting list. October 13th will be the rescheduled trip to the Chanhassen Dinner
Theater to see their rendition of "The Music Man." Thirty four of the forty-five
seats are sold. November 21 St will have a bus going to the U of M for an indoor
Marching Band Concert. A December tour to Orchestra Hall is pending at this
time. On January 20th a group will head to Cold Spring to visit their famous
bakery and watch a Branson type show at the Event Center. February 14th will
bring a trip to Bloomington for lunch and a performance of love songs at a local
theater.
B. Flag Pole- Donations are actively being pursued to cover the cost of a flagpole.
To date a total of $280 has been collected. September has several letters of
request mailed out at while Al Barkeim is personally visiting businesses for
donations. Country Side Flagpoles was able to purchase the pole for the seniors
prior to a huge rate increase as long as the center could make payment by the
end of the year. This was a savings of more than $450. The pole will be
installed by the end of September. Everyone on the board was asked to help
with donation requests in order to fulfill the boards commitment for the pole.
VI. Business
A. Program Updates- September reported that the SAIL exercise program is back
and currently averages 22 participants for each class. Kayaking on August 18th
had 13 participants meet at Lake Manuella. Book Club A is doing well while
Book Club B needs some new members. The movie for August was well
attended. September reported not having the video store in town has made
securing movies a bit more difficult.
B. The upcoming Fundraising Book and Puzzle sale is scheduled for October 18,
19 and 20th. All funds raised from this fundraiser will go towards the flagpole.
Donations of books and puzzles have been arriving at the center. Staff is
looking for volunteers to help run the sale. We are requesting two volunteers
for two-hour time blocks. So far, we have only a few slots filled. Rhonda
Schwarze will be making a monetary request thru Thrivent for advertising
purposes.
C. Other Items- Lynn Neumann was present to answer any questions the board
may have regarding a senior volunteer representing the Senior Center on the
Park Board to help make senior voices heard. Anyone interested should contact
September.
VI. Adjournment: Al made a motion to adjourn at 10: 3 5 am with a second from Dave.
The motion passed. The next scheduled meeting of the Senior Advisory Board will
be Monday, September 27th at 10:00 a.m.
September Jacobsen filling in for John McRaith, Secretary