Sponsor: Finance
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Appointments to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee
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Recommendation
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Appoint the following candidates to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee for terms that begin August 30, 2026, and end August 30, 2028:
1. Niko Le Mieux (District 4) - Incumbent
2. Clarence Patterson (District 6) - Incumbent
3. Mazel McCoy-Anderson (District 7) - Incumbent
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Background and Rationale
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The Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC) is comprised of 14 Ramsey County appointed members who advise the Ramsey County Board in setting priorities on proposed capital expenditures within Ramsey County. Involvement on CIPAC provides an opportunity for Ramsey County residents to participate in the planning process for Ramsey County’s Capital Improvement Program.
There are currently eight vacancies on CIPAC. Recruitment throughout the county’s open appointment process resulted in five applications. On July 15, 2026, the applications were forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for review. One applicant withdrew from consideration before the interviews took place. On July 23, 2026, two commissioners interviewed the remaining four applicants. These interviews provided the commissioners with the opportunity to engage with each applicant and learn more about their qualifications beyond what was included in their online applications. Following the interviews, the commissioners made their final recommendations. After being recommended for appointment, one applicant withdrew from consideration. As a result, three applicants are being recommended for appointment.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
In addition to the usual recruitment for advisory committee vacancies through GovDelivery and word of mouth by advisory committee members, staff and the Ramsey County Board, the vacancies and application were promoted through an email listserv reaching numerous diverse organizations and networks. This extended promotion process is a step towards better outreach to more racially diverse and underrepresented voices that are often missed. Furthermore, the application for these vacancies were updated to focus more on lived experience, knowledge and skills a resident may bring along with an optional section to insert demographics to ensure we are reaching new and diverse candidates.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Participation by and input from community members appointed to advisory groups helps to shape and improve programs and services for the community, share information and increase the level of understanding through discussion, dialogue and engagement.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☒ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
In 2022, Ramsey County began offering compensation for residents serving on formal advisory boards and committees. Members of CIPAC have an opportunity to opt-in for a monthly $25 gift card attendance compensation.
Last Previous Action
On August 19, 2025, the Ramsey County Board appointed Lee Ann Lehto, Susan Jambor, Michael Austin, Ianni Haumas, Olletha Muhammad and Gary Bank to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee for terms that end August 30, 2027 (Resolution B2025-158).
Attachments
1. Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee Roster