15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Agenda  
May 27, 2025 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
2024-561  
2024-571  
1.  
Agenda of May 27, 2025 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of May 27, 2025.  
2.  
Minutes from May 20, 2025 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the May 20, 2025 Minutes.  
PROCLAMATION  
2025-191  
2025-185  
3. Proclamation: Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders  
Month  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
4. Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota  
Department of Corrections for Medical Examiner Services  
Sponsors: Medical Examiner  
1. Approve an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department  
of Corrections, 1450 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55108, for medical examiner  
services for the period upon execution through June 30, 2026, in the not-to-exceed  
amount of $42,000 per year.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the amendment.  
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5.  
2025 Special Board of Appeal and Equalization  
Sponsors: County Assessor's Office  
1. Appoint the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization members and designated chairs,  
to conduct the 2025 Ramsey County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization, as  
needed, on meeting days June 17, 2025 and adjourn on completion of business  
(excluding Saturday):  
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Bryan Clapper - District 1  
Patrick Todd (Chair) - District 2  
Patty Lammers - District 3  
Susan Gilmer- District 4  
John Mascari - District 5  
Patrick Guernsey - District 5  
Jeanette Jones - District 6  
Joy Erickson (Chair) - District 7  
Lora Bullert - County Manager appointed  
Artika Tyner - County Manager appointed  
2. Approve the Procedural Rules to be adhered to by the 2025 Ramsey County Special  
Board of Appeal and Equalization.  
3. Approve the Code of Ethics and Conduct Guidelines to be adhered to by the 2025  
Ramsey County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization.  
4. Authorize the County Manager to approve the payment of expenses for the 2025  
Ramsey County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization and expenses for training for  
2026 Ramsey County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization members as required  
by Minnesota Statutes, Section 274.13.  
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6.  
7.  
Termination of Ground Lease with District Energy St. Paul, Inc.  
Sponsors: Property Management  
1. Approve the termination of the ground lease with District Energy St. Paul, Inc., 76  
Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, MN 55102, for use of 35,974 square feet of land at  
50 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, MN 55102.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the lease termination.  
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General Liability/Tort Self-Insurance Fund Transfer  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
1. Authorize the County Manager to transfer $6,000,000 of General Fund fund balance to  
the General Liability/Tort Self-Insurance Fund.  
2. Authorize the County Manager to transfer unencumbered funds from the General Fund  
fund balance up to an additional $3,000,000 as necessary to replenish the General  
Liability/Tort Self-Insurance Fund in the event the General Liability/Tort Self-Insurance  
Fund is depleted to a balance of $3,000,000 or less. This delegated authority shall  
expire on December 31, 2025.  
3. The County Manager shall provide written notification to the Ramsey County Board of  
Commissioners and the Audit Committee of any transfer of funds pursuant to the  
delegated authority in this Request for Board Action within ten (10) working days after  
the transfer of funds is complete. The appropriation of funds shall be utilized in  
accordance with Ramsey County Home Rule Charter 10.01 (B).  
2025-202  
8.  
Classification and Compensation Changes for Salary Plans 02P, 98A, 98B,  
and 98D  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
Approve the classification and compensation changes for salary plans 02P, 98A, 98B, and 98D  
for non-represented employees in the classified and unclassified service of the Ramsey County  
Personnel System.  
2025-181  
2025-215  
9.  
Approval of the Transit and Transportation Investment Plan  
Sponsors: Public Works  
Approve the Transit and Transportation Investment Plan.  
PRESENTATION  
10. Presentation: All-Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan  
Sponsors: Public Works  
None. For information and discussion only.  
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
ADJOURNMENT  
Following County Board Meeting:  
10:00 a.m. (est.) Regional Railroad Authority Meeting, Council Chambers – Courthouse Room 300  
10:30 a.m. (est.) Strategic Priority: Putting Well-Being and Community at the Center of Justice System  
Transformation  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
Public access via Zoom:  
Webinar ID: 917 1823 8667 | Passcode: 173774 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
1:30 p.m. Strategic Priority: Putting Well-Being and Community at the Center of Justice System  
Transformation - Appropriate Response Initiative  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
Public access via Zoom:  
Webinar ID: 954 0086 3719 | Passcode: 865916 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
Advance Notice:  
June 03, 2025  
June 10, 2025  
June 17, 2025  
June 24, 2025  
County board meeting – Council Chambers  
County board meeting – Council Chambers  
County board meeting – Council Chambers  
County board meeting – Council Chambers