15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Agenda  
September 17, 2024 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
2024-259  
2024-384  
1.  
Agenda of September 17, 2024 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of September 17, 2024.  
Minutes from September 3, 2024 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2.  
Approve the September 3, 2024 Minutes.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
2024-369  
3.  
Public Safety Answering Point Funding Allocation Project  
Sponsors: Emergency Communications  
1. Establish a project account number for Public Safety Answering Point one-time funding  
allocation project.  
2. Authorize the County Manager to move up to $373,777.53 of Emergency  
Communication’s Fund balance to the Public Safety Answering Point one time  
funding allocation project in BY2024.  
2024-381  
4.  
Resolution for Minnesota Management and Budget for Release of Bond  
Funding for Battle Creek Waterworks Project  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
1. Pledge to complete the project or phase if it exceeds the total funding provided by the  
proposed $2,425,635.04 grant from the Minnesota Metropolitan Council.  
2. Affirm that the Ramsey County has the financial capability to provide any required  
matching funds and that the source of the county’s matching funds shall be the Ramsey  
County Parks and Recreation Open Space - Facility Operations /Maintenance PRK BC  
Waterworks Renovation Account, Account #2024 441207.  
2024-380  
5.  
Participation in the Comprehensive Improvement Special Service District  
for Downtown Saint Paul  
Sponsors: Property Management  
1. Approve participation in the Comprehensive Improvement Special Service District for  
Downtown Saint Paul for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029.  
2. Accept annual service charges imposed in the district for county properties estimated at  
$199,000 for 2025 and subject to escalation in each of the four subsequent years.  
2024-376  
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8.  
Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 127 Acker Street East,  
Saint Paul, MN 55117  
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 3  
PIN: 30-29-22-43-0109  
Property Address: 127 Acker Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55117  
Repurchase amount due to date: $529  
2. Approve the repurchase of the above tax-forfeited property by Brian Galvin, fee owner  
at the time of forfeiture (Repurchaser), subject to the Repurchaser executing a  
repurchase contract within 90 days of approval.  
2024-377  
Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 820 Ocean Street, Saint  
Paul, MN 55106  
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 6  
PIN: 28-29-22-44-0005  
Property Address: 820 Ocean Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106  
Repurchase amount due to date: $15,000  
2. Approve the repurchase of the above tax-forfeited property by Scott Bradley, fee  
owner at the time of forfeiture (Repurchaser), subject to the Repurchaser  
executing a repurchase contract within 90 days of approval.  
2024-378  
Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 934 Orange Avenue  
East, Saint Paul, MN 55106  
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 6  
PIN: 21-29-22-33-0103  
Property Address: 934 Orange Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55106  
Repurchase amount due to date: $22,680  
2. Approve the repurchase of the above tax-forfeited property by Nancy Ann  
Severin, fee owner at the time of forfeiture (Repurchaser), subject to the  
Repurchaser executing a repurchase contract within 90 days of approval.  
2024-416  
9.  
Settlement Agreement in Simpson v. Joyful Homes, et al. (Court File no.  
62-CV-22-2942)  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
1. Approve the settlement agreement Simpson v. Joyful Homes, et al., (Court File no. 62  
-CV-22-2942), totaling $75,000.  
2. Authorize Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the settlement agreement.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
ADJOURNMENT  
Following County Board Meeting:  
9:45 a.m.: Regional Railroad Authority Meeting, Council Chambers – Courthouse Room 300  
10:00 a.m.: Budget Committee of the Whole, Council Chambers – Courthouse Room 300  
5:00 p.m.: Public Hearing, Council Chambers – Courthouse Room 300  
Public Access via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99935217581?  
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Webinar ID: 999 3521 7581 | Passcode: 508886 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
Advance Notice:  
September 24, 2024 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
October 01, 2024 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
October 08, 2024 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
October 15, 2024 County board meeting – Council Chambers