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
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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: 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
Observer Report: Rice County Commission, 5.12.26
Public Open Forum Member of the public asked about how Medicaid and SNAP cuts and changes will impact our Rice County taxes and local hospital. With renewal required every six months, how will that impact staffing? And who will pay for that? Wants to know because their church congregation is having a town hall on … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commission, 5.12.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commission, 4.21.26
April 21, 2026 Rice County Board Work Sessionobserved by Orick PetersonAGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER at 8:31 am by Commissioner Peters and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by all. II. DRAINAGE AUTHORITY: Jarett Spitzack, Drainage Ditch Manager, presented a proposal tohire the H2Over Viewers company to execute a plan to redetermine the value of benefitsassociated with the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commission, 4.21.26