The Future of Our Daily Water: Water Issues in Northfield and Surrounding Area New gravel pits, data center plans in almost every direction around us, Elko/New Market water bottling plant, new water treatment plant in Northfield. There are projects open, planned, and projected all around us which will affect our water quality, access, and supply. Why … Continue reading 1.25.25 | Event – The Future of Our Daily Water: Water Issues in Northfield and Surrounding Area
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Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.24.24
Rice County Board of Commissioners September 24, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Called to order by Commissioner Malecha. All were present. Agenda and minutes of Sept 10 approved unanimously. II. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel A waiver of plat, a final plat, and a removal of conservation easement, all recommended by the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 9.24.24
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
Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Meeting, June 13, 2023
Property Tax & Elections: Denise Anderson Commissioners approved the renewal of many existing liquor and tobacco licenses for businesses in Rice County. There were also two properties approved as tax forfeited, which will next go up for sale. The commissioners also approved several conditional use permits and platt waivers. Environmental Services: Julie Runkel Runkle provided … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Meeting, June 13, 2023
Rice County Observer Report: LandFILL FIRE PUBLIC MEETING, 6.13.23
Zoom participants + 35+ attendees in-person Meeting opened with Julie Runkle, Environmental Services Director, Rice County She provided a timeline: Fire began May 22, 2023, 4 pm 6:30 pm: Focus on containing fire from spreading to another cell Firebreak held throughout the night Cell was 1.75-2 acres in size Tuesday Closed to the public on … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: LandFILL FIRE PUBLIC MEETING, 6.13.23