Category: Rice County Commission

PROPERTY TAX & ELECTIONS: Sara Folsted on behalf of Denise Anderson Resolution #24-044/Resolution Adopting & Confirming Special Assessments for 2025 Circle Lake Improvement District Resolution #24-042/Resolution Adopting and Confirming Roberds Lake Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel Resolution #24-048/Adopting Amendments to the Rice County Zoning Ordinance and Map Regulating Short-Term Rentals, Cannabis … Continue reading Observer Report: RIce County Commissioners Meeting, 11.26.24 →

Communications Protective Vests for all First Responders Presentation presentation by Suzy Rook Following a Northfield EMS/Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Services fundraiser earlier this year to supply all rescue personnel with protective vests (sponsored by the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee), Commissioner Malecha, in his capacity as DJJD general chair, Northfield EMS’ Brian Edwards … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Work Session, 11.19.24 →

Present: Hoisington, Malecha, Purfeerst. Absent: Underdahl, Docken Outside Agency: Anne Kilzer (Administrative lead) and Britta Torkelson (Lobby lead) MN Rural Counties  Advocates at Legislator for rural MN counties, affiliated with AMC.   Dues for member counties vary based on cty population, about 2900.00 per year for Rice County.   Advocacy with state agencies, prioritizing agenda and lobbying … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners: 11.12.24 →

November 5, 2024 Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting I. OPENING The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Hoisington with all commissioners present to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Past meeting minutes were read and approved. II. RECORDER'S OFFICE: Rice County Assureon Refresh/Replacement Estimates Mike Fangman presented two alternative quotations from Assureon for a … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners Mtg, 11.5.24 →

Denise Anderson’s 2024 election report Very smooth and quiet election. Election officials were very prepared, and put a lot of effort into that.  New this year put strain on election officials, per mn legislature Had to be open 2 Saturdays before the election. 81 people took advantage of this.  Had to be open until 7 … Continue reading Observer Report: Election Canvassing Board Meeting, 11.8.24 →