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COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE
CITY HALL MAYORS CONFERENCE ROOM
September 11, 2012 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Doscotch welcomed members and called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. New student members Kaia Lindquist and Helen Risser were introduced and they each talked about their background
and interests.
II. ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were members Kumar Belani, Matt Doscotch, Jan Johnson, Nancy Ott-Pinckers, Carolyn Peterson, Adnan Qureshi.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion by Member Belani and second by Member Ott-Pinckers to approve the meeting agenda. All voted aye.
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Member Ott-Pinckers and second by Member Johnson to approve consent agenda item IV.A. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting July 17, 2012. All voted aye.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
None presented.
VI. REPORTS /RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Betty Elliott, Edina Public School Health Services Director, presented the 2011 Health Services Annual Report with an overview and brief summary of the school district nursing program.
Allergies, asthma, attention deficit, seizures, mental health, obesity, diabetes and life threatening conditions are areas of student health concern. Student field trips continue
to be challenging for the nursing staff to ensure medication needs and emergency medical service to students. Elliott praised the highly skilled nursing staff, eight licensed nurses
and seven health associates, dedicated to serving approximately 8,300 students in our community. Evolving nursing tasks now include administration of 40-60 different medications and
student privacy during the administration. Of the 57,259 student visits to the nurse office, 94% returned to class. There were twenty emergency "911" calls. The district is a leader
in immunization, with 98% of students immunized. The Health Services is not just "band aids" and there is a need for funding to support treatment costs.
B. Mary Lombardi works for Sodexo Food Service and is the Director of Food Service for Edina Public Schools. Nutrition, achievement, and environment are the components of the program,
with a focus on the "balanced plate" concept, limits on meats and processed foods, and increase of whole grains and local produce. Vegetarian and special diet meals are available as
well as ala cart items and ethnic choices. To avoid allergy issues, nuts and peanuts are not used. Lactose- free and gluten-free foods options are available to students in need.
Attempt is underway to serve lower sodium foods. Food vending machines offer healthy choices and no longer offer sweets or pop. Students are encouraged to eat breakfast and 20,000
breakfasts were served last year. Food service staff teaches nutrition classes and provides wellness fairs to help educate students on nutrition. All schools and events compost food
wastes. The goal is to reduce the volume of compost, which means less food waste. Sodexo Food Service coordinates with the Edina School Health Services to address student food allergies,
obesity and diabetes.
C. Edina Resource Center Manager Carrie Cabe was unable to attend however provided a written overview of the Resource Center and also copies of the Resource Directory. Members agreed
that the Directory was invaluable and suggested that the Resource Center expand the distribution of the Directory. Possibly it could be an insert in About Town and in the Edina Phone
Book.
D. Three topics for recommendation to Council were considered. Healthy Eating Active Living was tabled until the next committee meeting. Community Gardens and a letter of support
for Food Procurement were discussed. All members agreed that a community garden should be piloted to determine interest in community
gardens in Edina. All members were supportive of school based gardens with incorporated curriculums. Chair Doscotch will draft a recommendation for consideration at the next meeting.
A letter in support of Food Vending/Concessions was sent to Council following the July meeting. To date, Liaison Engelman has not received any comments/feedback from Council members
however indicated that the food procurement plan is currently being included in the Employee Worksite Wellness policy.
E. Ruth Tripp, SHIP Grant Coordinator, presented an update on current Edina SHIP activities. Current projects include 1) a Community Food Partnership and Community Food Assessment
& Taskforce to determine food access/affordability needs of low-income residents, 2)active transportation policy and 3) Safe Routes To School consultant study.
F. Sara Maaske, do.town, gave an update on current do.town activities and initiatives in Edina. Included are an upcoming survey regarding concession choices users want at Braemar
Arena and Braemar Golf Course, 2) research and community interest in community gardens, possibility of an Edina code change to allow a farmers market at Fairview Hospital. In addition,
a consultant will evaluate Richfield and Edina regarding Safe Routes to School and possible state funding, a Parklawn study will identify possible trails and playground equipment in
Lake Edina Park, and Walking Audits to determine which intersections are difficult to walk, and parent meetings to discuss healthier school food.
Members recommended that do.town develop a complete list of bike routes in Edina. A suggestion was made to develop winter activity walking programs and opportunities for seniors by
using the YMCA, school gyms and Southdale Mall with available transportation options.
G. Chair Doscotch gave a review of the Community Health Committee work session with the City Council regarding the draft 2013 work plan. Members Doscotch, Kingston, Peterson and Ott-Pickers
and Liaison Engelman attended the meeting. Suggestions Council members made for work plan consideration included participating with do.town, more active committee work, option for
a baseline community health survey, and additional meetings throughout the year.
H. The draft 2013 Community Health Committee Work Plan was reviewed. A motion by Member Ott-Pinckers was made to approve the draft plan. Member Belani seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
The Community Health Committee annually reviews:
Community Health Services
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Services
Edina Medical Consultant & Emergency & Paramedic Services
Edina Chemical Health Services
Edina Public Schools Health Services
Edina Public Schools Food Services
Edina Resource Center Services
Additional responsibilities are:
Member Orientation
do.town initiative
Work session with the City Council
Statewide Health Improvement Program
Public Health Accreditation
Community Health Improvement Program Assessment
Joint meeting with the Bloomington & Richfield Advisory Boards of Health
New initiatives to the 2013 work plan are 1) develop a health vision for the city, and 2) continue research work of subgroups on youth health, seniors and aging health, and general health
for gaps in our system. The youth subgroup discussed bullying as one topic of concern on their agenda and the senior subgroup will work on transportation.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
None presented.
VIII. CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None presented.
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
Members were reminded that Chair Doscotch will attend the City Council work session September 19 to present the Community Health Committee 2013 Workplan.
X. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Member Belani and seconded by Member Ott-Pinckers to adjourn. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Engelman
Next Meeting: October 17, 2012
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2012 Meeting Dates: March 19 March 20 May 15 June 19 June 26 July 17 September 11 October 17