Present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Hoisington, Peters, Underdahl,
Roll Call
Approval Of Agenda and Approval of Minutes Regular meeting 6/9/2026
Retirement Recognition: Karrie Siegfried, Ride County Social Services
Outside Agency:
MICA Presentation (Nathan and Co Road Show): Works at capitol, during/ outside of legislative session. Advocates for counties. From this past legislative session: Monies to prevent homelessness given an extension. Levy limit proposals did not move forward. IT modernization: significant bill passed, establishing an advisory council with county representatives on it. Well-funded, bi -partisan support. Bonding bill: 55 % statewide, 45% local projects. Tab fees reduced one time, for the next year; detrimental to highway fund, but general funds will be moved to cover that loss for trunk highways. One-time appropriations for coverage to counties affected by SNAP funding loss. Multiple slides, detailed, available on County website, meeting notes.
Property Tax and Elections: Denise Anderson
- Renew the Tobacco License for Parkside General Store, 230 Main St., Nerstrand, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renew the On -Sale Malt Liquor License for Webster Sports and Rec Association, 4633 40 th St. W, Webster, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renew the Wine Liquor License for Webster Sports and Rec Association, 4633 40 th St. W., Webster, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renew the On and Off -Sale Malt Liquor License for LeMieux Resort, 7710 Cedar Lake Rd Blvd, Faribault, for the period July1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renew the Wine Liquor License for LeMieux Resort, 7710 Cedar Lake Rd Blvd, Faribault, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Rotary Club of Northfield at the Red Barn Farm, 10063 110 th St E, Northfield, on July 9, 2026. Approved
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Church of the Most Holy Trinity at 4939 N Washington St, Veseli, on August 16, 2026. Approved
- Renewal of On and Off -Sale, including Sunday liquor license, for Straight River Golf Course, 23442 Cates Ave, Faribault, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renewal of the On and Off- Sale liquor license including Sunday liquor license for The Lodge on Lake Mazaska, 7170 153 rd St W, Faribault, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renewal of the On and Off -Sale malt liquor license for Roberds Lake Resort and Campground, 18197 Roberds Lake Blvd, Faribault, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renewal of the wine liquor license for the Roberds Lake Resort and Campground, 18197 Roberds Lake Blvd, for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
- Renewal of the Off -Sale Malt liquor license for Pilot Travel Center #576, 8057 Bagley Ave, Northfield, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Approved
Parks: Dennis Luebbe (Public Hearing). Proposed updates to Rice County Parks Ordinance. The current Ordinance dates to the 1980s. Many contributed to this effort. Language has been updated, reflecting current laws. (ex: tobacco use prohibited in all parks). Recreational activities updated, reflecting newer activities, equipment (e-bikes, drones, etc). Proposed action at subsequent meeting. No public comment. Public hearing closed.
Environmental Services: Final Plat/Simon (Bordignon)- Section 13, Erin Township. Approved
IT: Allan Klug Purchase of laptops for annual refresh. Request purchase 80 laptops, approx. purchase per year. $132,376
Community Services: Rick Gieseke and Toby Anderson. Rice County Lease Proposal for 414 central Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021. For COMPASS, expanding to serve folks with any substance abuse. Partner with CAC for housing. All needs /resources can be met in one location. Lease is 3 years with option to continue. Funding sources are secured, two grants in process, one two year and one three years, should hear by end July. Approved
Representative Allen: thank you to Commissioners and staff for support during the legislative session. Office of Inspector General created. Serves on bonding committee- 45/55 split for infrastructure, funding more to counties (usually 40/60).
Adjourn
