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Saint Paul, MN 55102

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Board of Commissioners

Minutes

May 28, 2024 - 9 a.m.

Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. with the following

members present: Frethem, 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

Present:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Presented by Commissioner Frethem.

Agenda of May 28, 2024 is Presented for Approval

2023-665

2023-686

Sponsors: County Manager's Office

Approve the agenda of May 28, 2024.

Motion by Frethem, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.

Aye:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

Minutes from May 21, 2024 are Presented for Approval

Sponsors: County Manager's Office

Approve the May 21, 2024 Minutes.

Motion by Frethem, seconded by Ortega. Motion passed.

Aye:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

PRESENTATION OF AWARD

2024-179

National Association of Social Workers Minnesota Chapter - Social Worker of

the Year Award

Sponsors: Social Services

None. For information and discussion only.

Presented by Commissioner Moran. Discussion can be found on archived video.

PROCLAMATION

Proclamation: Darren Tobolt Day

2024-211

Sponsors: Board of Commissioners

Presented by Commissioner Reinhardt. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 67 Magnolia Avenue West,

Saint Paul, MN 55117

2024-181

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: 30-29-22-22-0153

Property Address: 67 Magnolia Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55117

Repurchase amount due to date: $4,729

2. Approve the repurchase of the above tax-forfeited property by Pang Fang Moua,

fee owner at the time of forfeiture (Repurchaser), subject to the Repurchaser

executing a repurchase contract within 90 days of approval.

Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.

Aye:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

Resolution: B2024-095

Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 287 Cecelia Place, Saint

Paul, MN 55105

2024-182

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:

Commissioner District 4

PIN: 10-28-23-12-0094

Property Address: 287 Cecelia Place, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Repurchase amount due to date: $29,094

2. Approve the repurchase of the above tax-forfeited property by David Neel

Fodor, fee owner at the time of forfeiture (Repurchaser), subject to the

Repurchaser executing a repurchase contract within 90 days of approval.

Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.

Aye:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

Resolution: B2024-096

Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 523 Western Avenue

North, Saint Paul, MN 55103

2024-183

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:

Commissioner District 4

PIN: 36-29-23-24-0081

Property Address: 523 Western Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Repurchase amount due to date: $10,497

2. Approve the repurchase of the above tax-forfeited property by Danny Tran, fee

owner at the time of forfeiture (Repurchaser), subject to the Repurchaser

executing a repurchase contract within 90 days of approval.

Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.

Aye:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

Resolution: B2024-097

Parcel C Easement Amendment 1 with the United States of America in the

Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor

2024-180

Sponsors: Parks & Recreation

1. Approve Easement Amendment 1 Agreement with the United States of America for

Parcel C within the Rice Creek Regional Trail corridor.

2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Parcel C Easement Amendment 1

agreement.

Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.

Aye:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

Resolution: B2024-098

Personnel Complement Increase in Financial Assistance Services

2024-115

Sponsors: Financial Assistance Services

Approve an increase in the personnel complement of the Financial Assistance Service

department up to 28.00 Full Time Equivalent.

Discussion can be found on archived video.

Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.

Aye:

Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong

Resolution: B2024-099

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Presentation: Legislative Update 2024

2024-212

10.

Sponsors: Policy & Planning

None. For information and discussion only.

Presented by Commissioner Moran and Government Relations staff. 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.