15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
May 13, 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 McMurtrey.  
Agenda of May 13, 2025 is Presented for Approval  
2024-556  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of May 13, 2025.  
Commissioner Xiong asked for a motion to amend the agenda and tabled Administrative Item  
#6: Amendment to the Minimum Assessment Agreement for the Ford Site TIF District #322.  
Motioned by Xiong, Seconded by Moran. Motion passed.  
Motion by Xiong, Seconded by Miller. This Agenda was approved as amended.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Minutes from May 6, 2025 are Presented for Approval  
2024-569  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the May 6, 2025 Minutes.  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
PROCLAMATION  
Proclamation: Police Week  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
2025-029  
3.  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
Presented by Commissioner McMurtrey. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Commissioner Moran was absent during the voting of the administrative items. She arrived at 9:18  
a.m. and was present during the rest of the board meeting.  
Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the Ramsey County  
Sheriff Emergency Response Teams  
2025-153  
4.  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
1. Approve the amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of  
Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Saint Paul, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint  
Anthony, and White Bear Lake, the University of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Council,  
and Ramsey County for the Ramsey County Sheriff Emergency Response Teams upon  
execution.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.  
Motion by McMurtrey, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2025-090  
Property Tax Abatement  
2025-163  
5.  
Sponsors: County Assessor's Office  
Approve the property tax abatement, and any penalty and interest, with a reduction of $10,000  
or more for: 06-28-22-23-0168, 250 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN  
Motion by McMurtrey, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2025-091  
Amendment to the Minimum Assessment Agreement for the Ford Site TIF  
District #322  
2025-159  
6.  
Sponsors: County Assessor's Office  
Approve the second amendment to minimum assessment agreement and the reduction of  
minimum market values set forth therein, in substantially the form presented to the Ramsey  
County Board, together with any related documents necessary in connection therewith.  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
This Administrative Item was tabled.  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Moran  
Set Public Hearing Date for the use of Ramsey County Transportation Sales  
and Use Tax Funds  
2025-172  
7.  
Sponsors: Public Works  
Set the Public Hearing date of June 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, in the  
Council Chambers, third floor of Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard,  
Saint Paul, MN 55102 to afford the public an opportunity to comment on the revisions to the list  
of projects eligible for the Ramsey County Transportation Sales and Use Tax funds.  
Motion by McMurtrey, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Moran  
Resolution: B2025-092  
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 10:01 a.m.