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"2026-11-10", "body": "Rice County Board of Commissioners Open Forum", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-17", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-24", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-01", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-02", "body": "Rice & Steele 911 Center Joint Powers Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-03", "body": 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They will also consider adopting a new Parks Ordinance, awarding a highway lighting contract, and approving a new HR/payroll system. Additional actions include a tax-exempt gambling permit, corrections agreements, and a proclamation.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4887,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Rice County Board of Commissioners Open Forum", "headline": "Open forum for public comment on county matters", "summary": "This meeting is an open forum where members of the public may speak on topics not on the agenda but relevant to the county's work. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the board only convenes for public comment and then adjourns.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4883,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4892,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "County considers new HR/payroll system from Paycom", "summary": "The Rice County Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Paycom Executive Sales Representative Caroline McCrady about possibly switching to a new human resources information and payroll system. No formal action is scheduled; the discussion is exploratory. The meeting also includes routine opening and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4881,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4884,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board to consider variances for cabin setback on French Lake and oversized storage shed", "summary": "The Rice County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. Michael Gormley seeks a 32-foot variance from the 75-foot ordinary high water setback to place a replacement cabin 43 feet from French Lake in Wells Township. John McFarlane seeks a 360-square-foot variance from the 1,200-square-foot size limit to allow a 1,560-square-foot storage shed in Shieldsville Township. Both properties are zoned General Development Shoreland.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4875,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on 22-acre rezone to Recreational Development Shoreland", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment to rezone approximately 22 acres in Morristown Township from Natural Environmental Shoreland (NES) to Recreational Development Shoreland (RDS). The commission will also consider several development applications, including a Final Development Plan for a 9-lot Planned Unit Development in Wells Township, a Preliminary Plat for two lots in Wells Township, an Interim Use Permit for aggregate mining in Webster Township, a Preliminary Plat to separate a lot in Wheatland Township, and two Waiver of Plat requests using Transfer Development Rights in Shieldsville and Walcott Townships. Decisions requiring County Board approval will be forwarded to the July 14, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4877,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Rice & Steele 911 Center Joint Powers Board", "headline": "Board reviews 2027 preliminary budget and 911 center project updates", "summary": "The Rice & Steele 911 Center Joint Powers Board will discuss financial reports, operations updates, and administrative matters. Key topics include a review of the 2027 preliminary budget, updates on the 911 Center building project, and a revised joint powers board agreement. The meeting also covers new business such as primary phone lines for the new center and a dispatch agreement with Winona County.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4879,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on proposed Rice County Parks Ordinance updates", "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on proposed updates to the Rice County Parks Ordinance. Other actions include renewing numerous liquor and tobacco licenses, approving a final plat in Erin Township, purchasing laptops for annual refresh, and considering a lease proposal for 414 Central Avenue in Faribault. The meeting also features a presentation from MICA and routine consent agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4864,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4869,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "County Board of Appeal & Equalization meets, assessor reports", "summary": "The Rice County Board of Appeal & Equalization will convene for its scheduled meeting. The agenda contains only a report from the Assessor's Office and adjournment, with no specific appeals or decisions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4857,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4870,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee of the Whole holds park tour, no formal meeting", "summary": "This meeting is a park tour for county commissioners, not a formal committee meeting. The only agenda item is the tour led by Dennis Luebbe. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4856,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Rice County Board of Commissioners Open Forum", "headline": "Rice County Board of Commissioners holds open forum", "summary": "This meeting is an open forum for the public to speak on topics relevant to the county's work. There are no specific legislative items or decisions scheduled on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4840,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4854,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers road rehabilitation and various land use permits", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review liquor and tobacco license renewals and several zoning and land use permits. The meeting includes discussions on a trail planning approach and the rehabilitation of County Road 23.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4853,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4855,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Rice & Steele 911 Center Joint Powers Board", "headline": "Board will discuss the 911 Center Building Project", "summary": "The board will review the April 30, 2026 financial report. It will receive an Operations Committee update and recognize Norma Hoffmaster for 25 years of service. New business includes discussion of the 911 Center Building Project and a proposal for GIS support.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4845,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4891,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "County committee to review fleet modernization and quarterly finances", "summary": "The Rice County Committee of the Whole will discuss fleet performance and modernization, as well as review cash and pooled investments and the quarterly financial report for the period ending March 31, 2026. No votes are expected; this is a discussion session.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4829,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4844,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Zoning map amendment to rezone 22 acres from natural to recreational shoreland", "summary": "The Rice County Planning Commission will review several land‑use applications, including two Waivers of Plat, an Interim Use Permit, a Conditional Use Permit, a Preliminary Development Plan, and a zoning map amendment. The commission will discuss whether to approve, deny, or continue each item. The zoning map amendment seeks to change about 22 acres in Morristown Township from Natural Environmental Shoreland to Recreational Development Shoreland.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4817,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board will consider four agricultural‑zoned property variance requests", "summary": "The Rice County Board of Adjustment will review four variance applications for properties zoned Agricultural. The requests include setback and lot‑width reductions for an ADU, a replacement home, a shed, and a deck addition at 18574 Lamb Ave, 18752 Canby Way, 7991 Millersburg Blvd, and 11430 Kent Trail. Staff will present reports and the board will recommend approval, denial, or continuation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4820,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Housing & Redevelopment Authority", "headline": "HRA to select vendor for Twin Oaks Phase II", "summary": "The Rice County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will vote on approving minutes from April 28 and selecting a proposal for Twin Oaks Phase II. The meeting follows the Board of Commissioners meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4811,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to vote on liquor license renewals for six establishments", "summary": "The Rice County Board of Commissioners will consider renewing liquor licenses for six establishments for the 2026-2027 term. They will also review several land-use applications, including a plat waiver, a preliminary plat, two conditional use permits, and an interim use permit. Other business includes declaring a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado as county surplus, approving highway agreements and resolutions, and setting a public hearing date for an updated park ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4814,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4827,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "County Committee to review adult services assessment and highway updates", "summary": "This is a work session of the Rice County Committee of the Whole. The committee will receive an assessment from the Rice County Local Advisory Committee on Adult Services and updates on highway matters from the Highway Department. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and information.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4808,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4810,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Rice County Board of Commissioners Open Forum", "headline": "Rice County Open Forum for public comment on non-agenda topics", "summary": "This meeting is a scheduled open forum for residents to address the Rice County Board of Commissioners on topics not on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted three minutes and must fill out a card. No decisions or proposals are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4799,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4806,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to award roof contract, consider Safe Streets grant", "summary": "The Rice County Board will vote on awarding a contract for Part 2 Conservation Building roof repairs after retracting a prior bid. They will also consider a resolution to apply for a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and adopt several liquor license renewals. Proclamations for Treatment Court Month and National Police Week are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4801,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4807,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Joint meeting focuses on housing Community Land Trust", "summary": "This joint meeting of Rice County, City of Faribault, schools, chamber, and other stakeholders discusses a Community Land Trust initiative to increase home-ownership for working families. Updates are provided on the State Avenue and Dilly Bar projects, with additional funding from an anonymous donor possibly in Northfield. The group also reviews a priorities memo to ensure alignment.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4797,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider LP gas storage tank expansion", "summary": "The Rice County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and vote on recommendations for five land-use items, including a conditional use permit to add two liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks at an existing distribution site, a waiver of plat, a preliminary plat, two other conditional use permits, and an interim use permit for short-term rental. All items requiring county board approval will be forwarded to the May 26, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4788,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board to decide on variances for over-size shed in Wells Township", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on two variances requested by Jeffrey Bresnahan for a proposed shed at 17815 Roberds Lake Blvd. The variances would allow a 2,688-sqft shed (exceeding the 1,200-sqft limit by 1,488 sqft) and a 24-ft peak height (exceeding the 14-ft limit by 10 ft). The property is in the General Development Shoreland zoning district.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4789,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Rice & Steele 911 Center Joint Powers Board", "headline": "Rice & Steele 911 Center Board to discuss IES contract renewal and 2027 budget", "summary": "The Joint Powers Board will review financial reports and receive updates on staffing and the 911 Center building project. The board is also scheduled to discuss the IES support contract renewal and the 2027 budget timeline.", "agenda_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4793,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ricecountymn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4858,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ricecountymn.civicclerk.com/" } ] }