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Senior Center Commission
Thursday, August 19, 2021
4 PM
Senior Center Assembly Room
Agenda
1. Introductions/Welcome—A. McConville
2. Minutes (July 15, 2021)
3. Public Discussion for items not on the agenda
4. Operational Overview—Staff
Senior Center programming update
Senior Center building update
5. Commission Discussion— A. McConville
Senior Center Master Plan discussion
40th Anniversary Updates
Commissioners report of community correspondence
Future Agenda Items
6. Adjourn
**Next meeting is Thursday, September 15 at 4 PM **
Meeting Packet Contents:
1. Agenda: Thursday, August 19, 2021
2. Minutes: Senior Center Commission, Thursday, July 15, 2021
Preliminary Minutes
July 15, 2021
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MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
July 15, 2021
ELECTRONIC Formal Meeting
ZOOM MEETING Platform
Members Present: Jeannie Beckman, Paula Vaughan, Lorraine Dorfman,
Angela McConville
Members Absent: Zach Goldsmith, Linda Vogel, Susan Eberly
Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Kristin Kromray
Others Present: None
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or
impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff,
and the public presented by COVID-19.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by McConville at 4 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 17, 2021 MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting with clerical
edits. Motion carried on a vote of 4/0. Vaughan/Dorfman
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW:
The Senior Center is now open. A handful of groups are back meeting in the
building including line dance and dance team. The New Horizons Band began
meeting at the Senior Center but have since moved to Terry Trueblood for the
remainder of their summer due to parking concerns. The Tower Place Parking
Ramp is undergoing repairs and the top floors are closed. Only permit holders
can currently enter the parking ramp and the Skywalk entrance has been closed.
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July 15, 2021
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Parking was given the go ahead to reopen the Skywalk, which might change
depending on the work being done in the ramp. Mid-American is doing some
work and part of the sidewalk at the Washington St entrance will be dug up to
accommodate the work beginning next Monday.
Considering the ongoing parking concerns the Senior Center faces, staff has
been discussing various ways community members can commute to the building.
Ideas include incentives for walking or riding a bike to the Senior Center,
carpooling, and promoting the new bus fares (free for those over 65).
Additionally, the Senior Center will have a “Go Green” campaign to highlight this
and other efforts in conjunction with the City’s wider climate initiatives. A bulletin
board on the 2nd floor will be dedicated to this information. McConville noted
rural Johnson County residents can use SEATS for $2 per trip. She also
mentioned the counties new carpooling app. Dorfman noted community
members may still have concerns regarding riding the bus due to health
concerns and COVID-19. Beckman asked if various church parking could be
used for a park and ride. DeLoach stated that this idea has been discussed,
churches might not be an option but potentially other parking locations could be
considered.
Beckman noted the VNA is open again at the Senior Center for health checks,
foot clinics, and cholesterol screenings. She also noted masks are still required in
the VNA clinic due to OSHA guidelines.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
DeLoach reported staff has met with the new architecture firm, OPN, for a kickoff
and HVAC meeting. During the kickoff meeting staff communicated goals and
vision for the project. A tour of the building was given and in-depth conversations
about all areas of the building occurred. The current timeline has OPN submitting
a finalized master renovation plan by October.
Banners for the 40th anniversary are being finalized. Potential programming
includes a partnership with Film Scene for a family friendly movie night and a
partnership with the ICPL for a grandparent’s day event.
McConville noted the letter that was in the commission packet regarding the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARAP) and encouraged commissioners to take the
online survey. McConville plans to draft a letter for the City Council regarding
ARAP and the Senior Center. She will send it out via staff for review.
Dorfman mentioned a community member had indicated they thought there was
not enough cardio equipment. Dorfman wondered if the room scheduling
software could continue to be used if congestion in the cardio room is an issue.
DeLoach mentioned space for additional fitness equipment will be addressed in
the building master plan.
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July 15, 2021
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Motion: To Adjourn.
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July 15, 2021
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Senior Center Commission Attendance Record
Name Term Expires 8/20/20 9/17/20 10/15/20 11/19/20 12/17/20 1/21/21 2/18/21 3/18/21 4/15/21 5/20/21 6/17/21 7/15/21
Jeannie
Beckman
12/31/22 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X O/E X
Lorraine
Dorfman
12/31/21 X NM NM X O/E X X X X X X X
Susan
Eberly
12/31/23 -- -- -- -- -- X X X X X X O/E
Robert (Scott)
Finlayson
12/31/20 O/E NM NM X X -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Zach Goldsmith 12/31/21 X NM NM X X X X X X X O/E O/E
Angela
McConville
12/31/21 X NM NM X X X X X O/E X X X
George Nelson 12/31/22 X NM NM X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Paula Vaughan 12/31/22 X NM NM X X X X X X X X X
Linda Vogel 12/31/23 X NM NM X O/E X X X X X X O/E
Key: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
-- = Not a member