Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Cancellation of Board Meetings in 2026
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Recommendation
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Approve the cancellation of the following Ramsey County board meetings in 2026:
1. February 24
2. March 3
3. March 24
4. March 31
5. June 30
6. July 21
7. September 15
8. September 29
9. December 8
10. December 29
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Background and Rationale
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The Ramsey County Home Rule Charter states that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners must meet at least two times per month. Annually, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners adopts Rules of Procedure, which outline board meetings to be held on the first four Tuesdays, unless otherwise cancelled.
It is therefore requested that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners cancel the following meetings in 2026:
1. February 24 - National Association of Counties Legislative Conference (Washington, D.C.)
2. March 3 - Association of Minnesota Counties Legislative Conference (St. Paul, MN)
3. March 24 - Association of Minnesota Counties Leadership Summit (Nisswa, MN)
4. March 31 - 5th Tuesday
5. June 30 - 5th Tuesday
6. July 21 - National Association of Counties 2025 Annual Conference (New Orleans, LA)
7. September 15
a. Mpact Transit + Community Conference (Toronto, Canada)
b. Association of Minnesota Counties Fall Policy Conference (Bemidji, MN)
8. September 29 - 5th Tuesday
9. December 8 - Association of Minnesota Counties Annual Conference (Bloomington, MN)
10. December 29 - 5th Tuesday
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
This action is strictly administrative and operational. The Ramsey County board is committed to advancing racial equity by attending these conferences and bringing back innovative ideas to Ramsey County.
Community Participation Level and Impact
The purpose of this action is to inform the community of changes to regularly scheduled board meeting dates.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request for board action.
Last Previous Action
On January 14, 2025 the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners cancelled board meetings for 2025 (Resolution B2025-009).
Attachments
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