Category: Rice County Commission

Notes by Orick Peterson The Rice County Board of Commissioners’ meeting was called to order at 8:30 am by Commissioner Hoisington. All commissioners were present for the pledge of allegiance. The agenda and the minutes of the Dec 23 meeting were approved. Organizational business was conducted. Officers were elected for 2026. Malecha nominated Peters as … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 1.6.26 →

AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Roll Call  B. Approval of Agenda  C. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - December 16, 2025  II. SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Jesse Thomas A. Retirement of K-9 Riggs and recognition of canine handler Deputy Kevin Krueger  B. Approved of Purchase / River Boat and Trailer Hoisington: … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 12.23.25 →

Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting December 16, 2025 observed by Ricky Peterson I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Hoisington called the meeting to order at 8:30.The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All ccommissioners were present and unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes of the December 2, 2025, regular meeting. II. … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 12.16.25 →

All commissioners in attendance CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes  PROPERTY TAX & ELECTIONS: Denise Anderson Approved resolution #25-042: Resolution adopting and confirming special assessments for delinquent utilities PUBLIC HEALTH/NURSING: Deb Purfeerst Approved agreement Renewal-Kristen Cook - Physical Therapy OUTSIDE AGENCY: No representatives from Steele/Waseca Cooperative … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 11.18.25 →

Present: Malecha, Peters, Hoisington, Purfeerst, Underdahl  Approval of Agenda- approved  Approval of Minutes Regular meeting 11/4/2025- approved  Property Tax and Elections: Denise Anderson  Resolution#25-041/Resolution Adopting and Confirming Special Assessments for 2026 Circle Lake Improvement District- approved  Environmental Services: Julie Runkel  Interim Use Permit/New Leaf Energy- Poplar Grove Farms- Section 23, Morristown Township. Motion to table to … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 11.19.25 →