Rice County Commissioners September 9, 2025
Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Hoisington, Peters, Malecha
Open Forum: LWV Post Election Review presented to Commissioners by Sinda Nichols, Anne Meyer Ruppel and Orick Peterson, members Northfield /Cannon Falls LWV
Rice County resident voiced appreciation of Social Services work in Rice County and expressing concerns of changes coming and how folks will be affected, who have needs, housing and food.
Rice County resident is concerned about Federal cuts and mandates shifting costs to counties. Urging Commissioners to talk to Rice County resident is concerned about Federal cuts to Department of Education. Asking Board of Commissioners to talk to Rep Finstead in support of public education.
Rice County resident and Board member of EPIC Enterprise. Voicing concerns about cuts to Medicaid and their clients. Mentions Laura Baker School as well, how cuts will affect that institution. Encouraging Commissioners to talk to Rep Finstead, regarding these cuts.
Rice County resident and property owner in Rice County, various concerns
Rice County Commissioners meeting, 8:30
Facilities: Approval to advertise for bids for conservation building structure repairs and roof replacement, recommend two phases, one for structural repairs, second for roof replacement. Commissioner Purfeerst suggests looking at the floor, evening it out.
Motion approved.
Social Services: Annual renewal Foster Transportation School Agreement. Motion approved.
Parent Coach Connection Contract, provision of in-home parent child connections. Motion approved.
Community Corrections:
Proclamation of Recovery Month- September as Recovery Month in Rice County. Motion approved.
State FY 26 Rice County Treatment Court Interagency Agreement. Motion approved.
Attorney’s Office: 2026 Grant Funding for Crime Victims Services, seeking approval to accept the grant. Motion approved.
Parks: Approval of use of Park Dedication fund for Shager Park ADA accessibility project. Motion approved.
