07-24-2006 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
July 24, 2006
Present: John Lyman, June Lyman, Liz Tokarczyk, Robert Cogley, Julie Jensen
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith, Kathy Hemmah
Absent: Phyllis Birkholz, Randy Bullert
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:08 a.m. by Chairman John Lyman
II. Secretary's Report: The June 19th minutes were examined. June
made a motion to approve and Liz seconded the motion. Motion approved.
III. Treasurer's Report: The current balance $11,069.71 along with a $10,000 CD.
Income from last month included a dance floor rental, Christmas Angels sales, a
senior dance and card sales, which amounted to $515.40. Julie made a motion to
approve the report with a second from Bob. Motion approved.
IV. Old Business
A. Tours- A group went to Como Park. Renovations to the park are not yet
complete as some items are taking a long time to implement. The July trip to
Ikea and the Mall of America had only 27 but was still an enjoyable day. The
tour to the Science Museum is sold out, the St. John's tour on August 15th has
17 openings. The State Fair trip has 13 openings. All other advertised tours are
sold out at this time. The steamboat trip scheduled for tomorrow has a glitch.
The boat failed an inspection so a more luxurious boat will be substituted. The
board recommended to run the tour as scheduled. Julie is considering a possible
mystery tour.
B. Update on Programs- On August 2nd there will be a grandmother/granddaughter
tea along with a cinema for the grandfather/grandson group. Christmas Angels
have begun creating some new items. The movies being shown at the Senior
Center continue to be popular. Grandparent bingo is set for September. On
November 27th, Kathy is incorporating the fellowship dinner with the monthly
dance. Ifit works out well, she hopes to make it an annual activity.
C. Update on Wall Renovation - Project is completed and looks great. Contractors
worked out very well.
D. Window in Senior Room- At this time the feedback was not good for putting a
window in the activity room. The negatives were outweighing the positives.
E. Movie Popcorn Containers- Baskets were purchased.
F. Computer Software- Liz made a motion with a second from Julie to purchase
Microsoft Office for a computer station at the Center. Until now the computer
was only used for internet access.
G. United Way Update- No word on funding for next year.
V. New Business
A. Group Picture of Advisory Board- Individual pictures of the board members
were taken so that we can let seniors see who there representatives are. It was
too difficult finding a time when all board members were present for a group
shot.
B. Activity Areas- The board discussed how different items at the Center including
the T.v., piano, pool table, and other items are currently being used. The board
may evaluate which items are still a necessary part of the Center's operation.
C. Other: September felt that at some point we should look at a better stove. The
current model is a very inexpensive model that is poorly insulated. Staff would
like to see a higher quality unit that would be safer to use. Julie asked
September to come back with some information on what they may be looking
for to meet their needs.
VI. Adjournment: Liz made a motion to adjourn at 11 :28am with a second from June.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary