HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-11 Council on Aging Packet - Work SessionKENAI COUNCIL ON AGING COMMISSION
WORK SESSION – GOALS UPDATE
JULY 11, 2024 – AFTER REGULAR MEETING
KENAI SENIOR CENTER
361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611
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A.CALL TO ORDER
B. INTRODUCTION – COA Chair, Ken Ayers
C.COMMISSION DISCUSSION – Goals Status Updates from Commission Members
D.PUBLIC COMMENTS (limited to 3 minutes per individual)
E.ADJOURNMENT
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2024 – COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Council on Aging
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
The Mission of the Council on Aging Commission is to advise the Mayor, the City Council, Senior Center Director, and City of Kenai the needs of the elderly in the area of
seniors, support the programs which enable the continued independence of senior citizens and serve as an advisory committee. Duties include advising the Senior Center
Director on matters dealing with the budgets for senior programs and programs operated at the Kenai Senior Center (KSC).
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. 1 _______ Objective: Enhance Kenai Senior Center (KSC) Community Outreach and Membership Estimated Time to Complete: 2024 _________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
1. Update the Senior Center Webpage on the City of Kenai Website.
2. Provide input for updated KSC flyers with the Senor Center Director that can be conspicuously placed at Kenai City Hall and local businesses.
3. Sponsor a “Bring a Friend to Lunch Day” where KSC members can invite potential new members to lunch at the KSC.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
The updating of the KSC webpage will provide greater visibility of the programs and activities provided by the City of Kenai for seniors. Simplified navigation to events,
calendars, and menus are what seniors need to be able to take advantage of all the services the KSC has to offer seniors in the community. Updated KSC flyers will
provide updated information at the Kenai City Hall and at businesses for seniors with no access to computers. The “Bring a Friend to Lunch Day” will provide the
community outreach to recruit new KSC members.
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
The Council on Aging Commission members and KSC staff. This task has been assigned to two Commission members.
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
The KSC webpage update will be accomplished as part of the City of Kenai Webpage update with no additional funding required.
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2024 – COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Council on Aging
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
The Mission of the Council on Aging Commission is to advise the Mayor, the City Council, Senior Center Director, and City of Kenai the needs of the elderly in the area of
seniors, support the programs which enable the continued independence of senior citizens and serve as an advisory committee. Duties include advising the Senior Center
Director on matters dealing with the budgets for senior programs and programs operated at the Kenai Senior Center (KSC).
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. 2 _______ Objective: Discuss and Research Adding More Seniors Housing for the City of Kenai Estimated Time to Complete: 2024 __________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
1. Discuss and research adding more senior housing for the City of Kenai.
a. Schedule work sessions and assign research tasks to commission members.
b. Compile finds and provide a comprehensive report to the City Council Member representing the Council on Aging Commission.
c. Have the City Council Representative report the findings and recommendations to the full Kenai City Council.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
There is currently a one year waiting list for housing for Vintage Pointe Manor. Research and discussions on the viability and finding sources needs to begin for planning
future senior housing.
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
The Council on Aging Commission members and KSC staff. This task has been assigned to two Commission members.
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
No funding required.
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2024 – COUNCIL ON AGING ANNUAL WORK PLAN
2024 Annual Work Plan City of Kenai Council on Aging
INTRODUCTION
This area should include a brief description of the overall purpose of the commission. Note: Work plans developed by the advisory body will be submitted to the City Council for
approval; therefore, it is a good idea to align the goals and objectives with city code, policy and the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan.
The Mission of the Council on Aging Commission is to advise the Mayor, the City Council, Senior Center Director, and City of Kenai the needs of the elderly in the area of
seniors, support the programs which enable the continued independence of senior citizens and serve as an advisory committee. Duties include advising the Senior Center
Director on matters dealing with the budgets for senior programs and programs operated at the Kenai Senior Center (KSC).
Instructions: In the space provided below, create a list of issues and goals (objectives) your commission would like to address in the upcoming year, your list should also
include plans on how to address those issues. Each objective listed should include information regarding additional staff resources and/or community volunteers needed;
funding resources, are funds available in the budget if not are you proposing council include funding in the upcoming budget cycle; and how long is it expected to obtain
the objective. Pease prioritize the objectives of your group with number one (1) being the top priority.
GOAL OR OBJECTIVE COLLABORATION FUNDING RESOURCES TIME TO COMPLETE
Objective No. 3 _______ Objective: Assist the KSC Staff in Researching Topics that can Enrich Senior Programs Estimated Time to Complete: 2024__________________________
Strategy: (Provide a summary of tasks which need to be done to obtain the objective.)
1.The 2024 research topic will be to explore intergenerational programs that connect high school or college-aged youth with lonely or isolated senior adults.
a.Research other programs around the nation that currently offer these intergenerational activities.
b.Compile and analyze findings.
c.Present findings to KSC staff.
Narrative: (Describe the benefits to the residents and visitors of the City.)
The KSC staff needs critical support in research and analysis on intergenerational programs.
Collaboration: (Who needs to be involved to obtain the objective?)
The Council on Aging Commission members and KSC staff. This task has been assigned to two Commission members.
Funding: (Are funds available, or is funding needed in a future budget?)
No funding required.
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