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Senior Center Commission
Thursday, October 19, 2023
4 PM
Iowa City Senior Center
Agenda
1. Introductions/Welcome—A. McConville
2. Minutes (September 21, 2023)
3.Public Discussion for items not on the agenda
4.Climate Action Coordinator Presentation– Sarah Gardner
5.Operational Overview—L. DeLoach
Senior Center programming update
Senior Center facility update
6.Commission Discussion— A. McConville
Senior Center master plan discussion
City owned lot on Linn St
Johnson County Board of Supervisors Presentation
Commissioner’s report of community correspondence
Future agenda Items
7. Adjourn
**Next meeting is Thursday, November 16 at 4 PM **
Meeting Packet Contents:
1.Agenda: Thursday, October 19, 2023
2.Minutes: Senior Center Commission, Thursday, September 21, 2023
Preliminary Minutes
September 21, 2023
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MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
September 21, 2023
Assembly Room, Iowa City Senior Center
Members Present: Lee McKnight, Warren Paris, Jay Gilchrist, Nancy Ostrognai,
Susan Mellecker, Tasha Lard, Angela McConville
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Kristin Kromray, LaTasha DeLoach
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Gilchrist at 4:00 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE August 17, 2023, MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the August 17, 2023. Motion carried on
a vote of 5 in favor, 0 against and 2 abstentions. Gilchrist/McKnight
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW:
DeLoach gave an update on the Original Mature Groovers (formerly Elders of
Color group) upcoming programs. They include a partnership with the City’s
Human Rights office on a presentation on affirmative action and a Black Iowan
Diaspora Gala that will occur in February as well as a 70’s dance party in May.
Other upcoming activities at the Senior Center include a new watercolor class,
participation in the One Iowa IGBTQ health and wellness conference.
The Friends of the Senior Center fundraiser, Pickleball Jamboree is this Sunday
at the Green State Fieldhouse. There will be clinics, tournaments, games, and a
raffle.
Preliminary Minutes
September 21, 2023
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McConville noted the Senior Center programs that are occurring in North Liberty
that include caregiving support group, practical planning for end of life, and death
café. Gilcrest reported how beneficial the Honoring Your Wishes advanced care
planning service is.
Gilcrest noted the Coffee and Conversations meeting this Friday as well as the
Climate Fest presentation highlighting the Defeat the Heat results.
Ostrognai expressed appreciation over how busy the Senior Center has been
lately.
DeLoach reported the pre-bid meeting for the building exterior project will be
occurring soon. A temporary sign will be installed at the Washington St entrance.
Staff is looking into ways to make the Washington St loading zone safer for
passenger drop off. There is some new lighting on the first floor and ground floor.
The resistance training room has been painted.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
McConville volunteered to take point on a presentation for the Board of
Supervisors. She asked if anyone else would be willing to assist her.
Mellecker asked if the 2022 location survey was on the City website. Staff stated
they would add it to the website and share with Commissioners.
McConville noted the DEI workshops she has been attending through the City’s
human rights office.
Ostrognai requested the City owned lot across the street from the Senior Center
be added to the next agenda.
McConville brought up the VNA presentation for a future meeting, as well as a
presentation from the City’s climate action office.
Meeting Adjourned.
Preliminary Minutes
September 21, 2023
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Senior Center Commission Attendance Record
Name Term Expires 10/20/22 11/17/22 12/15/22 1/19/23 2/16/23 3/16/23 4/20/23 5/18/23 6/15/23 7/20/23 8/17/23 9/21/23
Jeannie Beckman 12/31/22 O/E NM NM -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Jay
Gilchrist
12/31/25 -- -- -- NM NM O/E NM O/E X X X X
Douglas
Korty 12/31/24 O/E -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Tasha
Lard
12/31/24 X NM NM NM NM X NM X O X O X
Angela
McConville 12/31/24 X NM NM NM NM X NM X X X O/E X
Lee
McKnight
12/31/24 -- -- -- -- -- X NM O/E X X X X
Susan
Mellecker
12/31/23 -- -- -- NM NM X NM X X X O/E X
Nancy
Ostrognai
5/18/23 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X OE X X X
Karen
Page 12/31/23 X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Warren
Paris
12/31/25 -- -- -- NM NM O NM X X X X X
Paula
Vaughan 12/31/22 X NM NM -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Linda
Vogel
12/31/23 X NM -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Key: X =Present O =Absent O/E =Absent/Excused NM =No meeting -- = Not a member