15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Agenda  
January 20, 2026 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
2026-033  
2026-034  
1.  
Agenda of January 20, 2026 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of January 20, 2026.  
Minutes from January 13, 2026 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2.  
Approve the January 13, 2026 Minutes.  
PRESENTATION OF AWARD  
2025-541  
3.  
Presentation: Ramsey County Employee Achievement Award: Shannon  
Stewart, Naturalist  
Sponsors: Human Resources, Parks & Recreation  
None. For information and discussion only.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
4. Ramsey County’s Vision, Mission, and Goals  
2025-560  
Sponsors: Policy & Planning  
Reaffirm Ramsey County’s Vision, Mission, and Goals as follows:  
Vision: A vibrant community where all are valued and thrive.  
Mission: A county of excellence working with you to enhance our quality of life.  
Goals:  
1. Well Being: Strengthen individual, family, and community health, safety, and well-being.  
2. Prosperity: Cultivate economic prosperity and invest in neighborhoods with  
concentrated financial poverty.  
3. Opportunity: Enhance access to opportunity and mobility for all residents and  
businesses.  
4. Accountability: Model fiscal accountability, transparency and strategic investments.  
2025-546  
5.  
Allocation of Grant Funds from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety  
towards the Acquisition of Youth Healing and Treatment Homes  
Sponsors: Health and Wellness, Safety and Justice  
1. Approve the allocation of Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant funds toward the  
acquisition of Youth Healing and Treatment Homes in the amount of $1,950,000.  
2. Authorize the County Manager to enter into the necessary loan or other agreements  
and execute amendments to loan or other agreements in a manner consistent with local  
regulations and requirements, in a form approved by the County Attorney’s Office.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
ADJOURNMENT  
Following County Board Meeting:  
Closed Meeting *Closed to the Public*  
Re: Federal Operation Updates  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
10:30 a.m. (est.)  
Closed Meeting *Closed to the Public*  
Re: Randle Matter  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
1:30 p.m.  
Advance Notice:  
January 27, 2026 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
February 3, 2026 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
February 10, 2026  
February 17, 2026  
County board meeting – Council Chambers  
County board meeting – Council Chambers