All commissioners were present. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am and the Pledge was recited. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel and a colleague led a discussion on the opportunity to pass Cannabis & Zoning Ordinance Amendments. BACKGROUND: The Office of Cannabis Management has provided guidance on the different areas of cannabis regulation that … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.2.24
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Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners Work Session, 6.18.24
Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl Information Technology: Allan King Annual report: To help all departments use technology to better support everyone in the county system. Reviewed infrastructure, staff, IT services (network, data, communications, security, project management and support, compliance, license management, Rice Steele Dispatch support). Discussed recent year trends (cybersecurity a top priority, hardware … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners Work Session, 6.18.24
Northfield School Board Observer Report: Board Meeting, 6.10.24
Call to Order – Chair Claudia Gonzalez George called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Noel Stratmoen absent, all other board members present. Agenda Approval/Table File – Agenda & table file approved as presented (seehttps://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/Regular-Meeting-Table-File-06.10.2024-1.pdf ). Public Comment – none Announcements and Recognitions –a. Congratulations to several high school teams that advanced to next … Continue reading Northfield School Board Observer Report: Board Meeting, 6.10.24
Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Mtg & Milestone Materials Gravel Mine Public Hearing, 6.11.24
8 am: Public Forum One resident gave comment discouraging the county from giving money to education initiatives proposed to the county. Also spoke to concerns about elections and how well machines count ballots as well as concerns about pedophilia arising in any programs serving youth. 8:30 am: Board Meeting Property Tax & Elections: Denise Anderson Appointed … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Mtg & Milestone Materials Gravel Mine Public Hearing, 6.11.24
Northfield Public Schools Observer Report: BOard meeting, 5.28.24
Call to Order – Chair Claudia Gonzalez George called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Noel Stratmoen and Amy Goerwitz absent; all other board members present. Agenda Approval/Table File – Agenda & table file approved as presented (seehttps://northfieldschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024.05.28-Board-Packet.pdf ). Public Comment – Patrick Tomczyk, Northfield resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed ice hockey … Continue reading Northfield Public Schools Observer Report: BOard meeting, 5.28.24