City Council Study Session Summary 2010 08 10

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City Council Study Session Summary August 10, 2010 Page 2 of 3 A special “thank you” was extended to the Louisville Police Department for the excellent job that Sergeant Lanphere and Officer Gordanier are doing to educate owners which the Authority believes has resulted in fewer violations. Update/Discussion – Senior Advisory Board Larry Brassem, Chair of the Senior Advisory Board, presented on behalf of the Board. Other Board members in attendance for the presentation were Carol Purfurst, Vice Chair, Connie Howes, Secretary, Debby Fahey, Claire Floyd, Georgianna Yoder, and Kate Love. Larry Brassem presented a powerpoint presentation covering 2010 accomplishments. This included the work of the Senior Advisory Board as well as committee work on specific issues. Accomplishments include the following: The Housing Focus Group worked with the Planning Commission to get the concept of visitabilty approved for future housing developments in Louisville. Visitability means having bedroom and bathroom on main floor. Committed to donate $5,000 on a one-time basis to support the fifth meal at the Senior Meal Site. Working with Boulder County Aging Services on updating the strategic vision for seniors in Boulder County. Conduct a silent auction at the Senior Foundation Heat Relief Dinner and collected over $4,000 to support Rec Center scholarships and meet other basic needs for low-income seniors. So far this year, Senior Center staff has given out 29 activity scholarships at $50/piece. 70 checks have been handed out for Heat Relief. Bloomin Seniors received an Outstanding Program Award for 2010 from the Colorado Association of Senior Centers. The Bloomin Seniors have received lots of positive feedback on the garden at the Rec Center. A field trip is planned to the Denver Botanical Gardens for the group, and possibly working with the youth at the Recreation Center to develop a sensory garden. Larry Brassem thanked the City Council and Staff on working together for Seniors. Council thanked the Senior Advisory Board and appreciates all that they do at the Senior Center to organize activities and provide services. Joe Stevens, Parks and Recreation Director, reported the Senior Advisory Board is a fun and friendly group, and a joy and a pleasure to work with. The Board and City staff members, Katie Beasley and Selena Jaramillo, do great work.