Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 12.17.24

  • Present: Purfeerst, Hoisington, Malecha, Docken, Underdahl 
  • Approval of Agenda 
    • Approval of Minutes, regular meeting 12/3/24 
    • Retirement Presentations, multiple departments 
  • Environmental Services: Julie Runkel 
    • Multiple waivers, interim use permits, all approved 
    • Re-appointment to the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment, approved. Julia Hogan 
    • Appointment to the Planning commission/Board of Adjustment, approved- Jim Sihak 
  • Public Health/Nursing: Deb Purfeerst 
    • Agreement renewal- Jena Peterson, approved 
    • Renewal Agreement- Teya Dahle, approved 
  • Social Services:  Megan Thomas  
    • Approval of Adult Services Contracts, all approved  
  • Human Resource: Carol Kritzer 
    • Wellness Works Program for 2025 
  • Highway: Chad (for Dennis Luebbe)  
    • Various resolutions, award of contracts and payments, all approved 
  • Drainage Authority
    • 2025 hourly rate for drainage ditch legal services, approved 
  • Finance: Paula O’Connell:  
    • 2025 Opioid Spending Plan Review.  
    • Adoption of Resolution #24-052 Levying Tax on Taxable Property and Adopting 2025 budget, approved  
    • 2025 Fee Schedule, approved 
  • Administration: Sara Folsted 
    • Consent agenda, approved  
    • Ratification for the 2025, 2026, 2027 MNPEA General Unit Union Contract, approved  
  • Adjournment 

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