Rice County Observer Report: Work Session, 8.15.23

Rice County Commissioners Committee of the Whole/Work Session. August 15, 2023  Present: Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl, Purfeerst,   Absent: Docken  Public comments (3” each) available during this meeting, pertaining to topics already raised.  Finance: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2022   Required to communicate with the Board according to statements on auditing standards. … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Work Session, 8.15.23

Rice County Observer Report: Committee of the Whole, 8.1.23

Rice County Committee of the Whole/Work Session August 1, 2023 Public Comment The process for making public comment on the agenda items was described.  Outside Agency Presentations in preparation for 2024 Funding Requests Rice County Agricultural Society Presenting on fairground maintenance and forthcoming funding request. Note that fairgrounds manager will be leaving role after 10 … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Committee of the Whole, 8.1.23

Rice County Observer Report: Work Session, 7.18.23

Committee of the Whole/Work Session  Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Underdahl, Hoisington, Malecha  Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance  Public Comment: At each committee of the Whole Work Session meeting, the floor will be open to solicit public comments on items on the agenda after they have been presented. A comment card will need to be … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Work Session, 7.18.23

Rice County Observer Report: Commissioners Meeting, June 27, 2023 

Rice County Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2023  Present: Jeff Docken, Jim Purfeerst, Steve Underdahl, Gerry Hoisington, Galen Malecha  Approval Agenda: approved  Approval minutes 6/13/23: approved  Property Tax and Elections: Denise Anderson  Application for On-Sale Wine license for Webster Sports and Recreation Associaion, 4633 40 th Street West, Webster, MN, 55088 for the licensing … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioners Meeting, June 27, 2023 

Rice County Announcement: New monthly OPEN forums, 2nd Tuesdays, 8 am

Rice County Press Release, June 28, 2023 Seeking more public input, board schedules open monthly forums On Tuesday, the Rice County Board of Commissioners approved a schedule of monthly open forums. These forums will provide opportunities for members of the public to speak on topics not on an agenda, but relevant to the county’s work … Continue reading Rice County Announcement: New monthly OPEN forums, 2nd Tuesdays, 8 am