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COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE
MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 AT 6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were members Matt Doscotch, Kumar Belani, Jan Johnson, Aditya Mittal
(student), Tone Deinema (student), Alison Pence, Melinda Bothun-Hurley, Joel Stegner,
Mary Jo Kingston and Staff Liaison Laurene Draper.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Member Stegner approved the motion. All voted aye.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Member Stegner motioned to approve the July 16 meeting minutes. The motion was
seconded by Member Bothun-Hurley. All voted aye.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No comments.
VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Top Ten Health Focus Areas
Chair Doscotch introduced the finalized list of the top ten Health Focus Areas. Member
Stegner moved and Member Johnson seconded the motion to approve the list.
1. Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity
2. Aging of the Population
3. Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use and Abuse
4. Social and Emotional Wellbeing2
5. Mental Illness
6. Unintentional Injury
7. Intentional Injury prevention
8. Maternal and Child Health
9. Immunization and Infectious Disease Prevention
10. Health Care Access
All voted aye.
B. Health Vision 20/20 Statement
The CHC discussed Mary Brindle’s proposed Vision 20/20 - Public Health. The CHC
discussed whether the Mission and Vision proposed updates met the need for increased
City focus on health and health in all policies. The Council has not provided feedback on
the proposed updates. The CHC will not start evaluating the need for a Vision 20/20 -
Public Health until that feedback is provided. Member Pence said she discussed the
Vision 20/20 – Public Health draft document with Brindle. Brindle communicated that
the document would need updating if it were implemented.
C. Youth, Senior and General health Subgroups
1. Gap/Opportunity Analysis: Youth
Nothing additional to discuss at this time. Member Belani stated national data
indicates students are watching less television, exercising more and making better
nutritional choices. Member Johnson inquired about a dietician from the schools
attending a CHC Meeting to discuss the school food program.
2. Gap/Opportunity Analysis: Senior
No update at this time.
3. Gap/Opportunity Analysis: General
Member Stegner completed a preliminary review of the 2013 Quality of Life Survey
(QLS). A copy of the results will be distributed to the Committee. Member Stegner
will provide a synopsis of the Survey.
Member Johnson said that Countryside Neighborhood Association has 800
members. They are required to have an annual meeting. Only 12 people attended
that meeting last year. The CHC will evaluate the effectiveness of the Neighborhood
Association effort and potential other methods for increasing social connectedness
as a way to promote health. With regards to QLS and social connectedness,
“Friendly” chosen by 4% of respondents to describe Edina, which is down from the
previous Survey. Bring input to the group to promote connectedness. A preliminary
suggestion was a modification of Night to Unite (separate event).
D. 2014 Work Plan
Chair Doscotch consolidated information from the Groups into a Gap-Recommendation
Matrix. It will be distributed for review and additional input.
Member Stegner indicated that the Committee needs to input on the next QLF survey.
This will be put into the 4th item - Edina health benchmarking. 2nd item -- Look at the
job description to see if it fits the function of coordination. Youth page 3rd item - Gap on
binge drinking and bullying needs information. Survey item - policy changes are sought
from this Committee. HIOs. Member Stegner said it was limited but specific. It is more
interactive.
An inquiry was made if expansion could be made from the website to additional media
(i.e. Channel 16) for people that don't access the internet. Member Stegner said use of
website has increased but use of Channel 16 has been flat. YouTube can be utilized but
people need to know the information is there. All media platforms need to be promoted
and frequently changed.
Member Stegner inquired about the groups that traditionally speak with the
Committee. Chair Doscotch shared that some of these groups are required. Other
groups could be utilized when additional information is needed (i.e. District School
Nurse).
Change nature of line item - Change “annual review” to other language -- that verbage
seems passive. Collaboration, cooperation, evaluation and discussions are options. Add
“as needed” in parenthesis.
Motion to approve what is a draft working plan to be presented to the City Council by
Chair Doscotch at an October 1 Work Session with ongoing modifications. Approved by
Kumar and seconded by Member Pence. All said Aye.
E. Evaluate Creation of Healthy Eating Active Living Resolution and Evaluate Submission of
Recommendation to Council.
Other communities have passed healthy eating living resolutions. The Committee was
asked to evaluate this mechanism. It can be done, if chosen, by the Committee. This
evaluation was tabled for further evaluation.
F. Evaluate Development of Edina Health Council
This item is in work plan for this year. Beyond CHC, people from local community that
have specific expertise would form a group. The intention of this group is not known at
this time. The CHC believes that it meets the function of the Health Council. This group
can analyze data and uses BPH and SHIP as resources. Unless there is a reason identified
by the Council, that group would not be needed.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
None.
VIII. CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Chair Doscotch said next meeting content will be finalizing spreadsheets incorporating
input. (October 16, 6:30 p.m. - regular meeting filmed in the Chamber) Member Stegner said
October/November meetings should be used to work on website with the Communications
Department for 2014 and working on 2014 work plan.
The Committee must consider a motion to recommend renewal of Bloomington Public
Health’s (BPH) contract at the October meeting. BPH will be making a presentation
summarizing services provided in 2013. Chair Doscotch will review the existing BPH contract
for reference, but it is not a gating item for recommending contract renewal.
Next Meeting:
BPH presentation - Emergency preparedness included.
A meeting is needed for November. The November meeting focus on completing 2013 Work
Plan.
Member Johnson shared that the Edina Chamber is having a meeting on Thursday, October
10 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at the York Gardens. Andi Egbert, Senior Demographer with Minnesota
State Demographic will discuss Using Demographics to Market Your Business Locally. Member
Johnson will report information back to the Committee.
SHIP Plan - $850,000 asked for. They do not know how much they are being funded yet.
Nine areas of funding include: worksites, childcare, community clinics, health food schools,
and active school day. Member Pence will pass the plan on to the Committee.
Edina Chemical Health Coordinator contacted Member Pence. There is a meeting of the
Edina Health Chemical Partners Group at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19 at
Normandale Lutheran Church. They are looking for community input and policy change
recommendations. The Drug Free (10 year) grant expires September 30. Student survey
results will be released this fall (usually November).
Human Services Funding Taskforce – Member Stegner had volunteered. He has not yet been
contacted by that group.
Health Department Job Description - The City is working on revision before Committee
reviews the description.
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
None
X. ADJOURNMENT
Member Belani approved the motion and Member Kingston seconded the motion for the
meeting to be adjourned at 8:26 p.m. All voted Aye.