Attendees: All commissioners present except Hoisington Community Corrections, Angela Brewer Cognitive and trauma-informed intervention programs now available Court processes have been delayed, crime trends impact corrections around a year later Increase in mental health concerns, substance use disorders, housing and economic challenges For now, has 3 federal funds (this may change) Trying to engage more … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 2.4.25
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Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 1.28.25
Attendees: All commissioners present, except Purfeerst Environmental Services, Julie Runkel Approved Waiver of Plat/Rauenhorst- Section 9, Morristown Township Approved preliminary and final plat/Perryman - Section 15, Forest Township Community Corrections, Angela Brewer Approved Out of State Travel Request for community corrections staff to travel for COSSUP grant Rice County is the recipient of a federal … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioners, 1.28.25
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioner Meeting, 1.14.25
PUBLIC FORUM Comment urging commissioners to continue to support Passport to Ag event organized by the Extension Service in Rice County Comment expressing concern about warrants based on false information in Rice County ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel Lower Minnesota River East Watershed Joint Powers Board & Work Plan/Budget Approved to approve the Lower Minnesota River … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioner Meeting, 1.14.25
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 1.7.25
Rice County Commissioners Meeting January 7, 2025 Present: Malecha, Hoisington, Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters Election of Officers: 2025 Chairperson- Commissioner Hoisington Election of Officers: 2025 Vice Chair- Commissioner Peters Commissioner Committee Appointments: Airport Zoning- meets as needed, Underdahl and Hoisington Age Friendly Northfield – meets once a month, Malecha Budget- Hoisington and Peters Building Security- as … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 1.7.25
Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 12.17.24
Present: Purfeerst, Hoisington, Malecha, Docken, Underdahl Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes, regular meeting 12/3/24 Retirement Presentations, multiple departments Environmental Services: Julie Runkel Multiple waivers, interim use permits, all approved Re-appointment to the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment, approved. Julia Hogan Appointment to the Planning commission/Board of Adjustment, approved- Jim Sihak Public Health/Nursing: Deb Purfeerst Agreement … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 12.17.24