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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-01 Community Health Commission MinutesMINUTES EDINA COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, December 1, 2014 6:30 P.M. I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Melinda Bothun-Hurley, Kristen Conner, Cathy Cozad, Matt Doscotch, Nadia Martyn, Aditya Mittal, Ginny Ogle, Alison Pence, Magen Puerzer, Michael Sackett and Staff Liaison Jeff Brown. Guest speakers: Annie Engen from Edina Committed; Rihab Alemam, Drew Engelking, Diana Espana, and Maddie Lockhart from Sober Squad. Absent: Joel Stegner. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Member Bothun-Hurley approved the motioned to approve the Agenda. Member Doscotch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of November Minutes No additional edits were submitted. Member Doscotch approved the motioned to approve the minutes. Member Martyn seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT None. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Presentation/Discussion: Edina High School Sober Squad and Edina Committed. Annie Engen from Edina Committed, Rihab Aiemam, Drew Engelking, Diana Espana, Maddie Lockhart and Magen Puerzer from Sober Squad spoke about the programs and how they educate students, parents, and the public about drug use and underage drinking. Video of the presentation and discussion is posted on the City website. B. Work Group Updates i. Youth Member Martyn indicated the group is currently focusing on substance abuse (alcohol and marijuana). Other areas of concern are bullying, nutrition, maternal/child health and obesity. ii General/Senior Member Bothun-Hurley spoke about the e-cigarette proposal that was passed by the City council. Chairperson Pence spoke about Health in All Policies as it relates to the Grandview Development, and spoke about her participation in the City’s sidewalk discussion. Edina Act on Alzheimer’s, an assessment of who is interacting with seniors who may have Alzheimer’s, is also being conducted. It is a BER (Bloomington-Edina-Richfield) Health Improvement program. iii. Communications Member Doscotch discussed how this subgroup assisted other subgroups with communications. An advisory communication regarding the Grandview Project was submitted requesting that the health of those working and living in Edina be considered when choosing a project. The Communications work group has worked to keep the CHC and City websites current and assisted with communication during the City’s process toward passing a new ordinance related to the sale/use of e-cigarettes in Edina. VII. CORRESPONDENCE None. VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS City Council Member Brindle has inquired about the loss of Kathy Iverson’s position. What are the City and the School District going to do about not having a health coordinator? City Manager Neal is having a discussion with the school district to see what that position would look like. IX. STAFF COMMENTS The local public health grant agreement is coming due. It is on the December 2 Council Agenda for signature. The next Commission meeting is on Tuesday, January 6. Member Cozad is planning to attend the Grandview Development meeting on Thursday, December 4. X. ADJOURNMENT Member Ogle approved the motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Cozad seconded the motion. All voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.