Category: Rice County Commission

Rice County Board of Commissioners meeting November 14, 2023report submitted by Orick PetersonAs announced, at 8:00 am, prior to the regular meeting of the Rice County Board on the second Tuesday of each month, the Board was open to comments and questions from the public, but no one appeared on November 14 during this period.At … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner MtG, 11.14.23 →

Rice County Sheriff’s Office report by Sheriff Jesse Thomas and team New mission statement to emphasize role of public trust: “proactively protect the residents of Rice County through empathetic service that preserves public trust.” Reviewed roles and staffing structure of the Sheriff’s office Administration: 5 staff Patrol: 21 staff Courthouse: 5 staff plus some part-time … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Work Session, 11.7.23 →

The room at the senior center Buckham West, just west of Buckham Library was pretty full, with perhaps 50 attendees. The presenter was Jeremy Edwards, Rice County’s environmentalplanner. The meeting was scheduled for 5:30-7:30 pm, with the first half hour open forattendees to mingle and examine the exhibits along the walls of the room detailing … Continue reading Rice County Observer REport: Community Open House on Proposed Zoning Change in Rice County Farmland, 10.26.23 →

Rice County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, October 24, 2023  Present: Malacha, Underdahl, Docken, Purfeerst,   Absent: Hoisington  Environmental Services: Julie Runkel  CUP/Rypkema- Section 1, Webster Township. Approved  Final Plat/Bloch (Winjum)- Section 21, Wells Township. Approved  Property Tax and Elections: Denise Anderson  Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor Licenses, Holy Cross Catholic School,   6100 37 th St. W, Webster, … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Meeting, 10.24.23 →

Roll Call: Malecha, Hoisington, Underdahl, Purfeerst, Docken all present  Highway: Dennis Luebbe                    Resolution #23-039 Minnesota Department of Transportation                     Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1152896.  Motion to approve unanimous.  Adjourn  Committee of the Whole Work Session    October 17, 2023  Call to Order: all commissioners present  Community Services and Community Corrections: Angela Brewer                     Treatment Court … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Board of Commissioners Work SessioN, 10.17.23  →