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Home My WebLink About2012-10-17 Community Health Commission MinutesMINUTES COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE CITY HALL MAYORS CONFERENCE ROOM October 17, 2012 6:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Doscotch welcomed members and called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. II. ROLL CALL Answering roll call were members Jeff Bartleson, Matt Doscotch, Jan Johnson, Mary Jo Kingston, Nancy Ott-Pinckaers, Carolyn Peterson. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion by Member Peterson and second by Member Ott-Pinckaers 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 September 11, 2012. All voted aye. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT None presented. VI. REPORTS /RECOMMENDATIONS A. Karen Zeleznak, Bloomington Public Health Director, gave a presentation on the community health and nursing services they provide to the City of Edina. Ms. Zeleznak gave a historical perspective of Community Health Services (CHS) funding for city/county public health services. The designated funds must be directed to specific community health programs. Included in these services are Community Health Assessment, Adult and Senior Services, Help Me Grow Program (child development), Safety Net of Services, (qualification depends on income), Women’s Health Program, Clinical and Immunization Services, Maternal Child Health, Health Promotion (targeting youth), Creating A Voice (youth assets) and Nurse Clinics (replaced Home Care Program). Also discussed were the quarterly and annual reports. Bloomington staff is involved with the school district, the Edina Resource Center, the Edina Senior Center, faith based organizations and several community groups. Ms. Zeleznak discussed the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), Tri-City Partners activities, community readiness for kids not doing drugs and additional information about the varied programs and their impact on the community. Also discussed was the partnership with Tri-City Partners and campaigns such as Edina Sober Squad, Together We Stand, and Raising Drug Free Kids to connect with youth. General information on the Women, Infants and Children program and also the Sage Screening program for breast and cervical cancer was presented. Ms. Zeleznak reviewed work with the Edina Seniors Program, efforts toward independent senior living, and methods to find seniors in need of assistance. Work is coordinated with Edina police, fire and health departments, local churches, family members, and adult protection for the quickest delivery of assistant to needy seniors. Ms. Zeleznak also discussed recent pertussis cases in Edina schools, meningitis outbreak, annual flu and pneumonia immunization clinics, planning for "aging" and the Hennepin County Shape Survey on child health. B. Lisa Brodsky, Bloomington Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, gave a presentation on the public health emergency preparedness services provided to the City of Edina. Key aspects include planning for ability to respond to public health emergencies, evaluating resident’s ability to respond to emergencies, planning for and exercising distribution of medication, vaccines and supplies, developing and preparing methods to deliver emergency messages to the public, planning communication to reach special populations such as limited English speaking, seniors, people with disabilities, building relationships with Police, Fire and Emergency management. A volunteer Medical Reserve Corp was established and an emergency preparedness tool kit for faith based communities, Ready, Set, Go was developed. An example of public health emergency preparedness response is the recent H1N1 outbreak. Response actions included coordination with the Minnesota Department of Health, public messages regarding importance of vaccination and antiviral distribution to individuals in priority groups including those uninsured and underinsured, and organizing and conducting timely mass vaccination clinics in local schools. Focus this year has been planning for care of vulnerable populations and air conditioning options in the event of extreme heat. Member Peterson said Bloomington Public Health is an asset to Edina providing a high level of service to all residents, young and old. The Community Health Committee fully supports the professional efforts of Bloomington Public Health and highly endorses renewing services with them for 2013. Member Peterson said that Edina invested wisely in Bloomington Public Health to provide these important services in our community. Member Peterson made a motion to recommend approval of continued contract services with Bloomington Public Health for 2013. Motion was seconded by Member Ott-Pinckaers. All voted aye. Chair Doscotch thanked Zeleznak and her staff for their presentations and for the wide variety of programs, community involvement, and excellent service they provide to the City of Edina. C. Ruth Tripp, SHIP Grant Coordinator, submitted a written 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. D. Sara Maaske, do.town, gave an update on current do.town activities and initiatives in Edina. Included are 1) an upcoming survey regarding concession choices users want at Braemar Arena and Braemar Golf Course, 2) potential partnership with YMCA for a pilot community garden at Yorktown Park, 3) Safe Routes To School and Walk To School day at elementary schools, 4) resident petitions supporting possible trails and playground equipment in Lake Edina Park and Council support to finance such in the CIP, 5) support of franchise fees to fund future pedestrian and bicycle projects and 6) parent meetings to discuss healthier school food. E. Healthy Eating Active Living Resolution review was tabled for future meeting. Chair Doscotch provided a draft letter of recommendation to Council in support of a pilot community garden at Yorktown Park. All members agreed that a community garden should be piloted based on petitions of interest received through do.town and positive impacts on residents regarding healthy eating, active living and social connectedness. Members were supportive of school based gardens with incorporated curriculums and agreed that a pilot community garden should also encompass a curriculum possibly implemented through the Parks & Recreations excellent programming. Liaison Engelman indicated that this would provide an opportunity for the Community Health Committee to work with the Park Board. A motion was made by Member Ott-Pinckaers to approve the draft letter of recommendation. Member Kingston seconded the motion. All voted aye. F. Omitted G. Liaison Engelman gave an update on the draft 2013CHC Work Plan. 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. The Council will review and finalize all Board/Commission work plans by the end of the year. 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-Pickaers 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. Members also discussed potential opportunities to partner with other Boards/Commissions such as with the Park Board on a pilot community garden in Yorktown Park and bullying with the Human Rights Commission. Members on the Youth, Seniors and General Health subgroups were encouraged to continue meeting on their respective topics. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS None presented. VIII. CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Member Johnson reported that she and Liaison Engelman attended a "Heart To Heart" community event sponsored by the Minnesota Heart Institute on October 9, 2012. The Institute staged a screening for heart health indicators and an expert medical panel discussion followed on prevention of heart disease. Summary screening results may be available to the Community Health Committee. Member Johnson also reported that the senior subgroup has met to discuss senior issues in Edina, in particular VEAP and transportation concerns. IX. STAFF COMMENTS Liaison Engelman presented the tentative meeting schedule for 2013 and also discussed the 2013 joint Community Health Assessment with Bloomington and Richfield health boards. The Assessment is scheduled for May 21, 2013. X. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Member Kingston and seconded by Member Ott-Pinckers to adjourn. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sherry Engelman Next Meeting: January 15, 2013 ______________________________________________________________________ 2013 Meeting Dates: Jan 15 March 19 May 21 July 16 September 17 October 16