Category: Rice County Commission

July 23, 2024 Rice County Board meeting notes All commissioners were present for the CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Both the agenda for today and the minutes from July 9 were approved unanimously. II. OUTSIDE AGENCY Allan Klug presented a revised negotiated quotation for Courtroom AV Technology Upgrades. 3rd Judicial and Rice County … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Commissioner Meeting, 7.23.24 →

Rice County Commissioners Meeting July 16, 2024  Present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Docken, Underdahl,   Absent: Hoisington  Public Comments: HS senior spoke to substance abuse in the schools, need for education, beginning in elementary school. Retired physician spoke to health consequences of tobacco use. HCI member spoke to community interventions for youth and substance use/abuse. Advocates prohibition of … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 7.16.24 →

The Rice County Board met for a regular meeting on July 9 at 8:30 am, after a public comment opportunity at 8:00 am. All commissioners were present. They approved the agenda, the minutes of the June 25th meeting and stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. II. FINANCE: Paula O'Connell and auditor Doug Host presented the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioner Meeting, 7.9.24 →

Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl  Outside Agency: MICA Matt Massman, Steve Novak, Nancy Silesky. (MN Intercounty Association). Presentation on 2024 Legislative Session Priorities and outcomes. Tyler Settlement for 109 million dollars, good for counties. Tax Forfeiture Policy Changes discussed. No changes to state aid. No local Sales Tax for Cities and Counties. No Construction … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 6.25.24 →

All commissioners were present. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am and the Pledge was recited. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel and a colleague led a discussion on the opportunity to pass Cannabis & Zoning Ordinance Amendments. BACKGROUND: The Office of Cannabis Management has provided guidance on the different areas of cannabis regulation that … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.2.24 →