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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes December 19, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Christine gave background on the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). The data is compiled from multiple sources of information, including surveys and conversations with seniors and service providers. Results are compiled by city, county, region (ours is Boulder County), and state. The survey takes place every four years and is used to create strategic plans to meet needs and to obtain funding from the Older Americans Act. The information feeds into the Boulder Age Well Plan. BCAAA provides services to Louisville seniors with resource information, classes, financial assistance, and funding for the Brooks Cafe, Cultivate, and Via. Lindsay presented the slides that were a part of the agenda. The senior population in Boulder County is projected to increase. The survey showed generally positive responses by Louisville seniors in the categories of Recreation/Public Spaces, Available Services for Seniors, and Transportation. Over a third of respondents reported problems with depression, feelings of isolation, and obtaining mental health care. A large majority of Louisville seniors reported that the availability of affordable and accessible housing is fair or poor. Although we did not see the Boulder County statistics, Lindsay reported that the Louisville results were generally more positive that than the County results. Nobody in long-term care was included in this survey. Their voices will be included in other parts of the data gathering. Staff Updates Universal Preschool Update — Mandy Perera, Youth Activities Supervisor Mandy oversees and manages programs for children and youth. • Child Watch is a drop -in service to provide care (up to 1'/2 hour) for children 6 months to 12 years old, while the family/caregiver is using the Rec Center. This service is popular, with regular families who use the service frequently. • Special Events for Youth are usually planned once a quarter. Examples of events are the Sweetheart Dance, Touch a Truck (very popular), and the Fairy House Walk at the Arboretum. • Contractors are hired to provide activities in different areas, such as karate, math, music, and art. The City offers a 70/30 split of revenue (70% for the contractor, 30% for the City). • The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) started in 2002. It is comprised of Louisville students in 6th through 12th grade. YAB members learn about local government, pick projects, and help with events. • Velocity is a teen volunteer program.