Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.29.25

Rice County Commissioners 5.27.25 A. Roll Call  B. Approval of Agenda  C. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 13, 2025  II. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel A. Award bid for MSW Landfill Cell 4B Construction Need to create more space for MSW landfill.  Details:  Rice County Environmental Services has obtained bids from three qualified, … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.29.25 →

Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 5.20.25

Rice County Commissioners May 20, 2025  Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Hoisington, Peters, Malacha  Parks: Dennis Lubbe.  Letter of support from Mill Town Trail JPB for CSAH 78 Reconstruction- Armstrong Road from Northfield to Dundus. Draft letter has been written, DNR has suggested waiting until legislative session has ended, to see how the bonding bill shapes up. … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 5.20.25 →

Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.13.25

Attendees: All commissioners present Property Taxes, Denise Anderson A: approved B: approved C: approved D: [case went to state supreme court – Tyler v. Hennepin County] approved No solid definition of what the term ‘cost’ is, unclear what the county should pay Purfeerst: Has this always been in existence? A: Yes. If it borders water, … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.13.25 →

Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 5.6.25

Rice County Board of Commissioners   May 6, 2025  Present: Malecha, Peters, Hoisington, Purfeerst, Underdahl  Rice County Chemical and Mental Health Coalition: Deb Purfeerst  Presents the 2025 Prevention Champions Award to the Commissioners as a whole, for their work regarding the Tobacco Ordinance passed late in 2024. Prior Commissioners, law enforcement and the County Attorney were … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 5.6.25 →

Observer REport, Rice County Commissioners, 4.8.25

Rice County Board meeting April 8, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Gerry Hoisington, Chairperson. Pledge ofallegiance. All members present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Underdahl and Peters. Agenda and Minutes of March 25 approved unanimously. Denise Anderson, Property Tax & ElectionsRequested approval of an Off-Site Gambling Permit for Waseca Sleigh & Cutter on May … Continue reading Observer REport, Rice County Commissioners, 4.8.25 →