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Council considers forming a senior advisory committee to improve outreach and services
Summary
Council members discussed creating a senior advisory committee or round‑table to give older residents a regular voice on transportation, programming and service needs. Staff was asked to return with recommendations on structure, outreach and timeline.
Mayor Pete Cain introduced a proposal to form a senior advisory committee, noting the city does not currently have a standing formal body for older residents and that seniors are an underserved segment of the population.
Council members asked questions about membership criteria (possible ages 50, 55 or 65+), whether an initial informal round‑table might precede a formal commission, and outreach methods to reach seniors who are not active on social media. A staff representative said a staff‑led approach could return a recommendation on committee duties, outreach and schedule, and council generally signaled support for staff to draft a plan and return at a future meeting.
Council discussed transportation needs, the prospect of coordinating with Parks & Recreation senior activities and leveraging ISD programs to recruit participants. The mayor suggested staff return with recommended scope and a target date; council agreed to direct staff to prepare an implementation recommendation.
