Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
 
Title
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Cancellation of Board Meetings in 2025
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Recommendation
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Approve the cancellation of the following Ramsey County Board meetings in 2025:
1.                     February 25
2.                     March 4
3.                     March 25
4.                     April 29
5.                     July 15
6.                     July 29
7.                     September 9
8.                     September 30
9.                     October 28
10.                     November 11
11.                     December 9
12.                     December 30
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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 2025:
1.                     February 25 - Association of Minnesota Counties Legislative Conference (St. Paul, MN)
2.                     March 4 - National Association of Counties Legislative Conference (Washington, D.C.)
3.                     March 25 - Association of Minnesota Counties Leadership Summit (Nisswa, MN)
4.                     April 29 - 5th Tuesday 
5.                     July 15 -  National Association of Counties 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition (Philadelphia, PA)
6.                     July 29 - 5th Tuesday 
7.                     September 9 - Association of Minnesota Counties Fall Policy Conference (Alexandria, MN)
8.                     September 30 - 5th Tuesday
9.                     October 28 - Mpact Transit + Community Conference (Portland, OR)
10.                     November 11 - Veteran’s Day 
11.                     December 9 - Association of Minnesota Counties Annual Conference (Bloomington, MN)
12.                     December 30 - 5th Tuesday
 
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
       ☐ Well-being             ☐ Prosperity                 ☒ Opportunity                 ☒ Accountability
 
Racial Equity Impact
There is no known impact on racial equity from this action. 
 
Community Participation Level and Impact
The purpose of this action is to inform the community of changes to 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 
None.
 
Attachments
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