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Community Health
Commission November 13,
2017 at 6:30 PM City Hall,
Community Room
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
Present: Britta Orr, Alison Pence, Caleb Schultz, Amanda Herr, Om Jahagirdar,
Marnie Pardo, Steve Sarles, Christy Zilka, Staff Liaison Jeff Brown, Margaret
Perez - Bloomington Public Health
Absent: Greg Wright, Andrew Johnson-Cowley, Connie Weston
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Alison Pence to Approve Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Caleb
Schultz. Motion Carried.
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Steve Sarles to Approve October 9, 2017 Meeting Minutes.
Seconded by Caleb Schultz. Motion Carried.
A.October 9, 2017 Draft Minutes
V.Community Comment
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.SHIP Work Plan and Update
Margaret Perez provided a brief overview of SHIP (Statewide Health
Improvement Partnership), focused on eating, activity, and a tobacco free
environment. Bloomington Public Health is completing a smoke-free housing
survey in Bloomington, and will be conducting survey in Edina next. Have begun
efforts to make progress on smoke free multi-unit housing increases in Edina, as
26 of 53 buildings contacted have adopted smoke free policies. BPH will work to
improve that number.
Public Health Law Center has completed a policy scan related to walking, biking,
and healthy eating. Will present to Planning and Health Commissions on
November 29th.
B.Comprehensive Plan Chapter Review
Summary of Parks chapter of 2008 Comprehensive Plan by Member Sarles.
Commission members discussed wide range of topics to consider in chapter when
viewed through health in all policies lens. Consideration document to be developed
to capture information and will be presented to Planning or comprehensive plan
contractor for inclusion in plan development.
VII.Correspondence And Petitions
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
Member Herr discussed the Human Services Task Force process. Process may
benefit from broader advertising next year to get additional applicants for
consideration. Mentioned need for mental health services, and none of current
grantees are focused on mental health.
Chair Orr: Cornelia elementary has announced the Fraser Mental Health services
available at school. T21 passed in Bloomington, considered in St. Cloud.
IX.Staff Comments
X.Adjournment
Meeting adjourned by Chair Orr