Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Malecha Absent: Hoisington Outside agencies gave presentations regarding 2027 funding requests Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, Kathy Jasnoch Taking in more strays than ever There are other rescues in the area that are closing Requesting $5,000 Q&A: Purfeerst: Other orgs doing this in the area? A: There are 3 small ones in … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 8.4.26
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Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.28.26
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call: All present Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026 Annual Audit Presentation by Doug Host of CliftonLarsonAllen No disagreements with management on the financial statements provided and no difficulty in conducting the audit. No significant deficiencies to report Federal Programs … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.28.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.14.26
Rice County Commissioners Open Forum 8:00 am, July 14, 2026 Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Malacha, Peters, Hoisington No public input Rice County Board of Commissioners Meeting 8:30 am July 14, 2026 Property Tax and Elections: Sara Folsted Tax-exempt Gambling permit for Ducks Unlimited Northfield Chapter #113 at Willinger’s Golf Club, 6797 Canby Tr, Northfield, on … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 7.14.26
Observers Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.7.26
Work Session Presentation from Caroline McCrady, Executive Sales Representative at Paycom, regarding Rice County possibly updating to a new human resources information and payroll system. Rice County has utilized ADP, an employee timekeeping payroll and benefits software system provider, since 2016. Additionally, Rice County has used a separate system called Neogov for its job posting … Continue reading Observers Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.7.26
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 6.23.26
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 … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 6.23.26