15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
May 19, 2026 - 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, and Chair Ortega.  
Commissioner Xiong joined the board meeting remotely pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.02,  
Subdivision 2. Also present were Ling Becker, County Manager, and Stacey D'Andrea, Assistant  
County Attorney, 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 May 19, 2026 is Presented for Approval  
2026-182  
2026-183  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of May 19, 2026.  
Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Minutes from May 12, 2026 are Presented for Approval  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the May 12, 2026 Minutes.  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Jebens-Singh. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Settlement Agreement in Tameca Williams v. Ramsey County (Court File No.  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
2026-189  
3.  
62-CV-25-4466)  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
1. Approve the settlement with Tameca Williams in Tameca Williams v. Ramsey County  
(Court File No. 62-CV-25-4466), totaling $170,000.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the settlement agreement.  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Jebens-Singh. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2026-061  
Salary Schedule and Grade for New Classified Position - Data Practices  
Officer  
2026-170  
4.  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
Approve the salary schedule and grade allocation for the new unrepresented job classification  
of Data Practices Officer:  
Job Classification  
Data Practices Officer - Classified  
Schedule Grade  
102A  
Annual Salary Schedule  
35 $ 74,290.99 - 111,436.48  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Jebens-Singh. Motion passed.  
Aye: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2026-062  
Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 601 Annapolis Street East,  
Saint Paul, MN 55118  
2026-168  
5.  
Sponsors: Property Tax, Records & Election Services  
1. Determine that by allowing a timely repurchase of the following property, any injustices  
or undue hardships caused by the forfeiture will be corrected and the repurchase will  
promote the use of the lands that will best serve the public interest:  
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Commissioner District 5  
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PIN: 09-28-22-33-0108  
Property Address: 601 Annapolis Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55118  
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Repurchase amount due to date: $32,701  
2. Approve the repurchase of the above tax-forfeited property by Meiby Maribe Artola and  
Dayana Y Artola, fee owners at the time of forfeiture (Repurchaser), subject to the  
Repurchaser executing a repurchase contract within 90 days of approval.  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Jebens-Singh. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2026-063  
PRESENTATION  
Detoxification and Withdrawal Management Facility Update  
2026-160  
6.  
Sponsors: Social Services  
None. For information and discussion only.  
Presented by Sophia Thompson, Director, Social Services Department; Jim Langer, Human  
Services Manager, Social Services Department. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  
Presented by Commissioner McGuire. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
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 10:39 a.m.  
CLOSED MEETING  
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) in order to discuss the Benjamin Hill vs.  
Thomas Rudenick et al. matter. The Ramsey County Board met in a closed meeting, which was not  
open to the public.  
In Re: Benjamin Hill vs. Thomas Rudenick et al. Matter  
The Closed Meeting was called to order at 11:10 a.m.  
Present: Commissioners Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, and Ortega.  
Excused: Commissioner Xiong.  
Also present: Ling Becker, County Manager; Kristine Nogosek, Assistant County Attorney, Ramsey  
County Attorney’s Office; Jason Hively, Outside Counsel; Gloria Reyes, Deputy County  
Manager, Safety and Justice; David Metusalem, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff’s Office;  
Amelia Cruver, Chief Financial Officer, Finance; Jason Yang, Chief Clerk, County  
Manager’s Office.  
The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the Ramsey County staff to proceed as  
discussed in this closed meeting (Resolution B2026-064).  
Motioned by Miller, seconded by McMurtrey. Motion passed.  
The closed meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.