15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
May 20, 2025 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. with the following  
members present: Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Xiong and Chair Ortega. Commissioner  
McGuire was absent. Commissioner Xiong was absent during roll call and approval of the agenda and  
minutes. She arrived at 9:14 a.m. and was present for the rest of the board meeting. Also present  
were Ling Becker, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County  
Attorney's Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Absent:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
McGuire  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Miller.  
Agenda of May 20, 2025 is Presented for Approval  
2024-558  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of May 20, 2025.  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
McGuire  
Minutes from May 13, 2025 are Presented for Approval  
2024-570  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the May 13, 2025 Minutes.  
Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Moran. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
McGuire  
PROCLAMATION  
Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month  
2025-105  
3.  
Sponsors: Social Services  
Presented by Commissioner Miller. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau  
of Criminal Apprehension for Participation in the Minnesota Anti-Heroin Task  
Force Program  
2025-152  
4.  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
1. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety,  
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, 1430 Maryland Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55406 for  
participation in the Minnesota Anti-Heroin Task Force Program upon execution through  
five years from the fully executed agreement.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.  
Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
McGuire  
Resolution: B2025-093  
Amendment to the Agreement with Reiling Construction, Co., Inc., for Safety  
and Security Barriers in the Adult Detention Center  
2025-096  
5.  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
1. Approve an amendment to the agreement with Reiling Construction, Co., Inc., 867  
Pierce Butler Route, Saint Paul, MN 55104 for the construction of safety and security  
barriers in the Adult Detention Center, to extend the amendment upon execution  
through December 17, 2026, in accordance with the rates established in the  
agreement.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the amendment.  
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments to the agreement in accordance  
with the county’s procurement policies and procedures, provided the amounts are within  
the limits of available funding.  
Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
McGuire  
Resolution: B2025-094  
Terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor  
Services Local 184 - Deputy Sheriff Commanders for the years 2025, 2026,  
and 2027  
2025-175  
7.  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
1. Approve the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor  
Services Local 184 - Deputy Sheriff Commander for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027.  
2. Authorize the Chair and the County Manager to execute the agreement.  
Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
McGuire  
Resolution: B2025-095  
Terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Ramsey County Deputy  
Sheriff’s Federation for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027  
2025-174  
6.  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
1. Approve the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with Ramsey County Deputy  
Sheriff’s Federation for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027.  
2. Authorize the Chair and the County Manager to execute the agreement.  
Motion to amend the attachment "2025-2027 Ramsey County Deputy Sheriff’s Federation  
Tentative Agreement Summary List" to reflect the agreed-upon clarifying language. Motioned  
by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved.  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
McGuire  
Resolution: B2025-096  
Support for Nominations to National Association of Counties 2025 Leadership  
Positions  
2025-198  
8.  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
1. Support the candidacy of Commissioner Tara Jebens-Singh for: Member of the Large  
Urban County Caucus and Member of the Health Policy Steering Committee.  
2. Support the candidacy of Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire for: Member of the Programs  
and Services Committee, Member of the Large Urban County Caucus and Member of  
the Arts and Culture Commission.  
3. Support the candidacy of Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey for: Member of the Large  
Urban County Caucus and Vice Chair of the Community, Economic & Workforce  
Development Policy Steering Committee.  
4. Support the candidacy of Commissioner Rena Moran for: Member of the Large Urban  
County Caucus and Member of the Healthy Counties Advisory Board.  
5. Support the candidacy of Commissioner Rafael Ortega for: Member of the Large Urban  
County Caucus and Member of the Transportation Steering Committee.  
6. Support the candidacy of Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong for: Vice Chair - Human  
Services & Education (Aging Subcommittee); Member - Large Urban County Caucus.  
7. Support the candidacy of Commissioner Kelly Miller for: Member of the IT Standing  
Committee and Member of the Large Urban County Caucus.  
Motion to amend the Background and Rationale section to correct inaccurate appointments  
and ensure alignment with Board Resolution B2025-046 and Board Resolution B2025-047.  
Motion by McMurtrey, seconded by Miller. Approved unanimously.  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Motion by McMurtrey, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Absent:  
McGuire  
Resolution: B2025-097  
Amendment to the Minimum Assessment Agreement for the Ford Site TIF  
District #322  
2025-201  
9.  
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.  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
McGuire  
Resolution: B2025-098  
PRESENTATION  
Presentation: Investing in the Workforce Update  
2025-164  
10.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
None. For information and discussion only.  
Presented by Kristen Schultz, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, and Cassy Fogale,  
Labor Relations Manager. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  
Presented by Commissioner Moran. 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 10:38 a.m.