15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
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Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
April 9, 2024 - 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: McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair Martinson. Also present were  
Johanna Berg, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney's  
Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Commissioner Xiong arrived late and missed Roll Call. Commissioner Xiong arrived at 9:04 a.m. was  
present for the remainder of the meeting.  
Present:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Ortega discussion can be found on archived video.  
Agenda of April 9, 2024 is Presented for Approval  
2023-659  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of April 9, 2024.  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Ortega. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Minutes from April 2, 2024 are Presented for Approval  
2023-680  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the April 2, 2024 Minutes.  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
PROCLAMATION  
Proclamation: Ramsey County Transgender Day of Visibility  
2024-087  
2024-114  
3.  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
Presented by Commissioner Ortega.  
Proclamation: National County Government Month Proclamation  
4.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Presented by Commissioner Reinhardt.  
ORDINANCE PROCEDURES  
Proposed Ordinance to Accept Land Donation of 0 Mystic Street, Saint Paul to  
Ramsey County and to Convey the Donated Land as Parkland - Waive the  
Second Reading and Hold Public Hearing  
2024-118  
5.  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
1. Waive the Second Reading of the proposed Ordinance to Accept Land Donation of 0  
Mystic Street, Saint Paul to Ramsey County and to Convey the Donated Land as  
Parkland.  
2. Hold the Public Hearing for the proposed Ordinance to Accept Land Donation of 0  
Mystic Street, Saint Paul to Ramsey County and to Convey the Donated Land as  
Parkland.  
Chair Martinson opened the public hearing at 9:22 a.m. There were no speakers present to  
provide public testimonies. The chair called three times for public comments. Hearing none, the  
chair closed the public hearing at 9:24 a.m.  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-060  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Amendment to Single Source Agreement with Systems Technology Group,  
2024-116  
6.  
Inc. for Claim and Time Repository System Maintenance and Support  
Services  
Sponsors: Health and Wellness Administration  
1. Approve amendment to the single source agreement with Systems Technology Group,  
Inc., 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI 48084 for claim and time  
repository system maintenance and support services for the period upon execution  
through April 15, 2026 in the amount of $1,428,000.  
2. Authorize the Chair and the Chief Clerk to execute the amendment.  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-061  
Grant Award from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for  
Transition to Community Initiative  
2024-108  
7.  
Sponsors: Social Services  
1. Ratify the submittal of the grant application to the Minnesota Department of Human  
Services for the Transition to Community Initiative in the amount of $60,000 for the  
period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.  
2. Approve an amendment to the agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human  
Services for the Transition to Community Initiative to extend the term of the agreement  
for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 20, 2025, and receive additional funding of  
$67,500 for a total award of $127,500.  
3. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the grant agreement.  
4. Authorize the County Manager to approve amendments to the agreement and accept  
subsequent awards from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the  
Transition to Community Initiative.  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-062  
Single Source Agreement with National Medical Services Labs for Toxicology  
Services  
2024-066  
8.  
Sponsors: Medical Examiner  
1. Approve the single source agreement with National Medical Services Labs, 200 Welsh  
Road, Horsham, PA 19044 for toxicology testing for the period of upon execution  
through March 31, 2026, with an option for a two-year renewal, in the amount in  
accordance with the rates established in the agreement.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the agreement.  
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments to agreement in accordance  
with the county’s procurement policies and procedures, provided the amounts are  
within the limits of available funding.  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-063  
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  
Presented by Commissioner Moran. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
Presented by County Manager, Johanna Berg. 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 Martinson. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Martinson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.