- Present: Hoisington, Malecha, Purfeerst.
- Absent: Underdahl, Docken
- Outside Agency: Anne Kilzer (Administrative lead) and Britta Torkelson (Lobby lead) MN Rural Counties
- Advocates at Legislator for rural MN counties, affiliated with AMC.
- Dues for member counties vary based on cty population, about 2900.00 per year for Rice County.
- Advocacy with state agencies, prioritizing agenda and lobbying at state level. Also facilitate meetings with commissioners from member counties, 9 scheduled, divided between wtr/spring and fall.
- 2025 priorities: infrastructure and transportation, mental health and solid waste.
- Motion to join approved.
- Outside Agency: Lisa Dierks-Extension Board Presentation
- University of MN Extension MOA 2025-2027. Memorandum of agreement reviewed.
- Motion to approve MOA approved.
- University of MN Extension MOA 2025-2027. Memorandum of agreement reviewed.
- Drainage Authority:
- To establish joint drainage authority with Scott Cty regarding ditch petition which will be forthcoming. So Moved.
- Assessor’s Office: Joshua Schoen
- Aerial Imagery Funding Request: contract renewal, 44,000.00 per year. Entire county is covered by the (3) flights every two years.
- Motion approved
- Aerial Imagery Funding Request: contract renewal, 44,000.00 per year. Entire county is covered by the (3) flights every two years.
- Public Health/Nursing: Deb Purfeerst
- Authorization to set date for public hearing regarding proposed tobacco retailer ordinance. Suggesting December 31, 9:00 am. Motion approved.
- Community Health Board: Deb Purfeerst
- Acceptance of Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Grant Funding. Funding from State general fund beginning fiscal year 2025. Focus on prevention, with focus on cannabis, not to be used on treatment. Would need to hire a health educator, at .8 or FT to implement the grant. That person could also help with opioid settlement work, which is ongoing. Expected funding will be ongoing. Amt 125, 377.00, based on county size and social vulnerability score, from State to all counties in MN.
- Motion approved.
- Highway: Dennis Lubbe
- Approval of MnDOT Contract number 1058027- Fuel purchasing.
- Renewal of contract. Motion approved
- Final Payment contract #2475 -CSAH 3 culvert. Motion approved.
- Administration: Sara Folsted
- Consent agenda: Motion approved
- Ratification of Teamsters Local 320 Social Services Union Contract for 2025, 2026, 2027.
- Motion approved.
Adjourn
