15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
March 21, 2023 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. with the following  
members present: Frethem, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present  
were Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County  
Attorney's Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Absent:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Moran  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Frethem:  
Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who  
contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to making the history that led to this moment.  
Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes in  
hope of a better life, and some have lived on this land since time immemorial. Truth and  
acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across all barriers of  
heritage and difference.  
We are standing on the ancestral lands of the Dakota People. We want to acknowledge the  
Ojibwe, the Ho Chunk and the other nations of people who also called this place home. We  
pay respects to their elders past and present. Please take a moment to consider the treaties  
made by the tribal nations that entitle non-Native people to live and work on traditional Native  
lands. Consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that  
bring us together here today. And please join us in uncovering such truths at any and all  
public events.  
Agenda of March 21, 2023 is Presented for Approval  
2023-036  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of March 21, 2023.  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Minutes from March 14, 2023 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2023-037  
2.  
Approve the March 14, 2023 Minutes.  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Frethem. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
2023 Capital Improvement Program Bond Series 2023B - Parameter &  
2023-015  
3.  
Reimbursement Resolutions  
Sponsors: Finance  
1. Approve the parameters for the general obligation bond sales for Series 2023B.  
2. Establish the Pricing Committee, which consists of the County Board Chair (County  
Board Vice-Chair as alternate), County Manager and Chief Finance Officer.  
3. Authorize the County Manager to use 2023B bond proceeds to reimburse the county for  
costs incurred.  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2023-044  
Authorization for 2023B Bond Sale  
2023-075  
4.  
Sponsors: Finance  
1. Authorize a general obligation bond sale of up to $40,000,000 of principal.  
2. Set April 17, 2023, as the bond sale award date for proposals received and report to  
Ramsey County Board on April 18, 2023  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2023-045  
Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Saint Paul for the American Rescue  
Plan Act Innovation in Community and Safety Grant  
2023-107  
5.  
Sponsors: Social Services  
1. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the city of Saint Paul from July 22, 2022,  
through April 30, 2023.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to approve and execute the Joint Powers  
Agreement  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2023-046  
First Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with City of Saint Paul  
Housing and Redevelopment Authority for Housing Trust Fund  
2023-113  
6.  
Sponsors: Housing Stability  
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the city of Saint Paul  
for the transfer of Housing Redevelopment Authority Housing Trust Fund dollars for the  
period of March 31, 2023, through March 31, 2024, in the amount of $827,244.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.  
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute the sole source agreement with Interfaith  
Action of Greater Saint Paul, provided the amounts are within the limits of available  
funding.  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2023-047  
Joint Powers Agreement with Metropolitan Soil and Water Conservation  
Districts Technical Service Area Joint Powers Board for Metro Area Children’s  
Water Festival Program Host Services  
2023-112  
7.  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
1. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Metropolitan Soil and Water Conservation  
Districts Technical Service Area Joint Powers Board for Metro Area Children’s Water  
Festival Program host services, for the period of January 1, 2023, to December 31,  
2025.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2023-048  
Rice Creek Commons Joint Development Authority Advisory Committee Vice  
Chair  
2023-114  
8.  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development  
Affirm Commissioner Frethem as the Vice Chair of the Rice Creek Commons Joint  
Development Authority Advisory Committee.  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2023-049  
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  
Presented by Commissioner MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
Presented by County Manager, Ryan O'Connor. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
Presented by Chair MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.  
CLOSED MEETING  
Rice Creek Commons Thumb Parcel  
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) (to develop or consider offers or counteroffers  
for the purchase or sale of real property), the Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting,  
which is not open to the public.  
In Re Rice Creek Commons Thumb Parcel: The property that is the subject of this meeting is located  
in the City of Arden Hills.  
The Closed Meeting was called to order at 10:20 a.m.  
Present: Commissioners Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair  
MatasCastillo. Also present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager; Johanna Berg, Deputy County  
Manager - Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team; Kari Collins, Director,  
Community and Economic Development; Jean Krueger, Director, Property Management; Alex Kotze,  
Chief Financial Officer, Finance; Amy Schmidt, Assistant County Attorney, Office of the Ramsey  
County Attorney; Josh Olson, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development; Rick Howden,  
Economic Development Specialist, Community and Economic Development; Martha Faust,  
Redevelopment Manager, Community and Economic Development; Ella Mitchell, Economic  
Development Specialist, Community and Economic Development; and Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk -  
County Board, County Manager’s Office.  
The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the Ramsey County staff to proceed as  
discussed in this closed meeting.  
The closed meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m.  
South Maplewood Properties  
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) (to develop or consider offers or counteroffers  
for the purchase or sale of real property), the Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting,  
which is not open to the public.  
In Re South Maplewood Properties: The property that is the subject of this meeting is located in the  
City of Maplewood.  
The Closed Meeting was called to order at 10:57 a.m.  
Present: Commissioners Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair  
MatasCastillo. Also present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager; Johanna Berg, Deputy County  
Manager - Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team; Kari Collins, Director,  
Community and Economic Development; Jean Krueger, Director, Property Management; Alex Kotze,  
Chief Financial Officer, Finance; Amy Schmidt, Assistant County Attorney, Office of the Ramsey  
County Attorney; Josh Olson, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development; Rick Howden,  
Economic Development Specialist, Community and Economic Development; Martha Faust,  
Redevelopment Manager, Community and Economic Development; Ella Mitchell, Economic  
Development Specialist, Community and Economic Development; and Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk -  
County Board, County Manager’s Office.  
The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the Ramsey County staff to proceed as  
discussed in this closed meeting.  
The closed meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.