AGENDA 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Gonzales-George. All members were present with the exception of Ms. Goerwitz and Ms. Nelson. 2. Agenda Approval/Table File: Motion passes to accept changes found in the table file. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/05.26.2026-Regular-Meeting-Table-File.pdf 3. Public Comment: None 4. Announcements and Recognitions :Dr. Hillmann congratulated the recent … Continue reading
Category: Observer Reports
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 6.2.26
Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Hoisington, Malecha Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance Facilities: Sandy Malecha – Rice County Fleet Performance and Modernization. Months long process with recommendations for improvement of fleet management. Looked at different counties and entities (U of MN) as well as companies who manage their fleets. Also looked at what continues to work, such as local venders, making sure to work with various teams … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 6.2.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 5.26.26
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026. OUTSIDE AGENCY: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) Presentation There’s been an explosion in work in Rice County over the last two years. Priorities Community vitality Would like to get the word out into … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 5.26.26
Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 5.19.26
Call to Order – 06:01pm Open Public Comment Member of the public gave comment thanking outgoing council members and noting the safety concerns that public officials rightly may have in our current context. Agenda – unanimous approval Presentations Recognition of Graduating High School students and youth who have engaged inservice on boards and commissions Friends … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield City Council, 5.19.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.19.26
Present: Underdahl, Purferst, Peters, Hoisington, Malecha Adult Services: Megan Thomas Regarding Local Advisory Committee Assessment Local advisory committee meets quarterly, in conjunction with children’s mental health, required by state statute. Lack of mental health providers in Rice County. Prevalence anxiety diagnosis in Rice Cty is 21%, depression 17%. Delays in accessing care include insurance, cost, access, transportation (including medical transportation), … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.19.26