Committee On Aging

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The Committee on Aging mostly heard updates from city and senior-center partners, with a few concrete next steps around senior-center planning and non-emergency fire calls. No major policy decisions were made in these minutes.

The Senior Center said it will do its own goal-setting, and staff will contact the Two Rivers Fire Department about how non-emergency calls are handled—small process steps, but they can affect how seniors get help and how resources are used.

Parks & Rec reported the concession stand brought in about $12,000 in 2025 and highlighted grant-funded urban forestry work and upcoming Neshotah Park improvements—useful context for where fees and park dollars are going.

City staff emphasized that public input is expected earlier in the process (calls/emails/visits) before items reach the Council agenda—helpful advice, but it also underscores how hard it can be for residents to track decisions if they only tune in at meeting time.

No public comments or communications recorded for this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
The committee received a series of partner updates: City Council process notes (including that city planner recruitment continues and the Spectrum channel is operating), Parks & Rec program and revenue updates, and Senior Center activity updates (events, volunteer efforts, and logistics like parking for home-delivered meals). These are mostly informational, but the repeated emphasis on “contact staff early” is a reminder that many decisions are shaped before they ever show up on a public agenda.
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The Senior Center plans to do its own goal-setting, and staff will reach out to the Two Rivers Fire Department about non-emergency calls. This is the kind of practical, day-to-day issue that can matter to older residents—especially if it affects response expectations, referrals, or when to call for help.