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COUNCIL ON AGING
NOVEMBER 4~ 2004
'KENAI SENIOR CENTER
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10:00" A'.M.
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARy "September 2, 2004
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kitchen Remodel Project
Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
Discussion-- NTS Meal Requirements
1. Food Pyramid
2. Salad Bar Cost ~
3. Meal Portions "
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Fred Meyer Service Project
Discussion -- Mystery Theater Fundraiser
Discussion -- Holiday Activities
REPORTS
Council on Aging Chair
Director
Council Liaison
0UESTIONS/~ COMMENTS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION
Council Action Agendas of October 6 and 20, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL ON AGING
NOVEMBER
KENAI ~ENIOR CENTER
10:00 A.M.
VICE CHAIR ,JOE HARI~, P~IDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at approximately 10'00 a.m. by Vice Chair Harris.
The roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present:
Members absent:
Others Present:
E. Jones, R. Jurgensen, G. Kuntzman, J. Harris, L. Flowers, and
F. Wilson.
J. Hollier, D. English and b. Osborn.
Director Rachel Craig
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Member Kuntzman
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 2, 2004
MOTION:
Member Jones MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and Member
Jurgensen SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Kitchen Remodel Project
Director Craig reported a site visit was made by a representative from the Rasmussen
Foundation, along with herself, Finance director Semmens, Public Works Manager La
Shot, Anna Wheeler, Gini Poore and Joanna Hollier. The project will be presented to
the Foundation's Board in November. The Rasmussen representative suggested other
entities to contact for matching funds.
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Discussion -- Assisted Living Update
Craig reported a mail-in survey was being prepared and finding a building site is being
pursued.
Discussion-- NTS Meal Requirements
5-c(1). Food Pyramid -- Craig explained the concept and showed examples of
what the RDA requirements look like. It was noted, one way to keep costs down is
through portion control.
5-c{2}. Salad Bar Cost -- Craig noted, there is no portion control with the salad
bar. It was noted, the salad bar would be provided on Wednesdays and holidays
through the winter months and in March or April, the issue will be brought back for
further discussion.
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Meal Portions -- Noted above.
Craig also reported, there is a food program through the Food Bank through which
some seniors could qualify for groceries.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Fred Meyer Service Project
Craig explained the Senior Connection would be participating in a Fred Meyer Service
Project which would include promoting and signing up individuals for their rewards
program. The seniors volunteering to help with the project would be involved with it
for two weeks.
Discussion -- Mystery Theater Fundraiser
Craig reported the mystery dinner would be held on November 19, 20, and 21.
Discussion -- Holiday Activities
Craig noted holiday activities would include preparation of a float for the Chamber's
"Christmas Comes to Kenai"; a cookie exchange and tea; the local Nutcracker
production; pictures with Santa; and the Agrium Thanksgiving dinner scheduled for
November 23.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Council on Aging Chair -- No report.
Director-- No report.
Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 8:
OUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Gina Kuntzman -- · Suggested checking the liability insurance as she
believes it should be raised from $50,000 to $100,000 or perhaps higher for the liquor
vendors used during rentals.
Suggested they have education workshops for seniors concerning weight
control, diabetes, exercise and nutrition.
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2004
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ITEM 9'
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
10-a.
Council Action Agendas of October 6 and 20, 2004.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 11'11 a.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2004
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