November 3, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Committee On Aging

The Committee on Aging mostly heard updates from the Senior Center, ADRC, Parks & Rec, and others — including a new $7,000 grant aimed at helping older adults build digital skills. Members also raised questions about stalled or complicated redevelopment at the former Hansen Floral and Swim Club sites.

Key Decisions

The Senior Center reported it was awarded a $7,000 National Council on Aging grant for older adult digital literacy — a concrete new resource that could help residents who struggle with online services and tech barriers.

Questions came up about what’s happening with redevelopment at the Hansen Floral and Swim Club properties, with the city manager pointing to “red tape” and other challenges — a reminder that key sites can sit in limbo without clear timelines residents can track.

The ADRC warned open enrollment appointments were running out and urged people to check Medicare changes — a time-sensitive heads-up for seniors and caregivers who need help navigating coverage decisions.

Public Input

No public comments or communications recorded for this meeting.

Agenda Items

Committee Reports

The committee received a stack of operational updates: ADRC said open enrollment appointments were filling up and promoted caregiver programming, while also explaining why Older Americans Act grant dollars are critical to keeping congregate meals running. The Senior Center reported service and participation numbers (rides, meal delivery, attendance) and noted the Friends group owns and maintains vehicles used for the TRUST car program. Parks & Rec highlighted program participation, a tree-planting grant, and winter programming; TRIAD and other partners shared upcoming outreach and safety events.

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New Business

Councilperson Mark Bittner asked, “What can we do better?” for future meetings. It’s a useful prompt, but the minutes don’t show any specific follow-up plan, priorities, or assignments — which is often where these “process improvement” conversations stall unless someone turns them into concrete next steps.

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