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7] <br /> <br />Item 7c <br />Results of the 1989 Transportation Systems Management (TSM) <br />Program <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift presented his report (IR 90:12) regarding the <br />matter. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver noted that the number of companies reporting <br />information for the survey is dropping off and inquired if <br />anything could be done to improve it. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift replied that the Transportation Task Force has set <br />75% as the minimum acceptable response. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer commented that he found having 26,000 employees <br />respond to the survey to be excellent. <br /> <br />Item 7d <br />Senate Bill 1267 <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush presented his report (IR 90:11) regarding the <br />matter. He explained that the Bill has been heard and has been <br />defeated. <br /> <br />Item 7e <br />Report on Coordination of Classes at Ridqe View Commons and <br />Kottinger Place <br /> <br /> Ms. Bengtson presented her report (IR 90:15) regarding the <br />matter. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer stated that the senior programs mentioned in the <br />staff report are good standard activities but that he would like <br />to see other types of activities as well, like computer education <br />and insurance programs. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes concurred. He stated that staff should set no <br />limits to the seniors' interests and be as creative as possible. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr asked Ms. Bengtson if existing classes are generated <br />through seniors' requests or staff initiative. <br /> <br /> Ms. Bengtson replied that the requests often come from <br />seniors but that staff also proposes some activities. The dilemma <br />is getting a place and a teacher for the program, and offering the <br />programs at an affordable cost. Some of the programs mentioned <br />like insurance seminars, financial planning classes and <br />counselling sessions are available right now, and the seniors are <br />encouraged to take them. These courses are offered off-site, and <br />transportation is available through the Department. They can also <br />take computer classes through the Adult Education program. Having <br />a Senior Center would solve some of the problems. A variety of <br />programs, including computer classes, could be introduced to <br />seniors from 60 years to 90 years of age. <br /> <br /> -17- <br /> 2-6-90 <br /> <br /> <br />