15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
August 12, 2025 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following  
members present: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Xiong and Chair Ortega. Also  
present were Ling Becker, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County  
Attorney's Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Moran.  
Agenda of August 12, 2025 is Presented for Approval  
2025-304  
2025-305  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of August 12, 2025.  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Minutes from August 5, 2025 are Presented for Approval  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve August 5, 2025 Minutes.  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
PROCLAMATION  
Proclamation: Sue Abderholden Proclamation  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
2025-307  
3.  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
Presented by Commissioner Jebens-Singh. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Unclassified Limited Duration Grant Pool  
2025-296  
4.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office, Human Resources  
1. Approve 20 limited duration positions for use by the County Manager per business  
needs and funding is available.  
2. Authorize the County Manager to allocate to county departments for grant funded  
opportunities that have limited duration.  
Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2025-153  
Salary Schedule and Grade for New Classified Positions - Internal Auditor and  
Internal Auditor Senior  
2025-293  
5.  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
Approve the recommended salary of two new job classifications within the Compliance and  
Ethics Department in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 383A.282.  
Job Classification  
Internal Auditor - Classified  
Internal Auditor Senior - Classified 102A  
Schedule Grade  
Annual Salary Schedule  
$61,357 - $92,035  
102A  
27  
35  
$71,779 - $107,668  
Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2025-154  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
Presented by County Manager, Ling Becker. 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 Ortega. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 9:49 a.m.