15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
February 10, 2026 - 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, 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 Xiong.  
Agenda of February 10, 2026 is Presented for Approval  
2026-062  
2026-063  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of February 10, 2026.  
Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Minutes from February 3, 2026 are Presented for Approval  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the February 3, 2026 Minutes.  
Motion by Miller, seconded by Moran. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Eighth Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Ramsey County Violent  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
2025-553  
3.  
Crime Enforcement Team  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
1. Approve the Eighth Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Ramsey County Violent  
Crime Enforcement Team.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by McMurtrey. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2026-026  
Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau  
2026-051  
5.  
of Criminal Apprehension for Participation in the Human Trafficking  
Investigators Task Force  
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 55106 for  
participation in the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force 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 Xiong, seconded by McMurtrey. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2026-027  
Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau  
of Criminal Apprehension for Participation in the Violent Crime Reduction Unit  
2026-050  
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 55106 for  
participation in the Violent Crime Reduction Unit upon execution through three years  
from the fully executed agreement.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.  
Presented by Mike Martin, Undersheriff, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. Discussion can be  
found on archived video.  
Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2026-028  
2026 Capital Improvement Program Bond Series 2026A - Awarding Sale  
2025-335  
6.  
Sponsors: Finance  
Approve the attached Resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation Capital Improvement  
Plan Bonds, Series 2026A.  
Presented by Jeanette Boit-Kania, Division Director, Finance, and the county's financial  
advisor, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Jebens-Singh. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2026-029  
POLICY ITEM  
Presentation: 2026-2027 Countywide Strategic Plan Update  
2026-049  
7.  
Sponsors: Policy & Administrative Strategy  
None. For information and discussion only.  
Presented by Michael Soto, Director, Policy and Administrative Strategy. 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  
No updates.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.  
CLOSED MEETINGS  
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) in order to discuss the Ramsey County 2025  
Litigation Report. The Ramsey County Board met in a closed meeting, which was not open to the  
public.  
In Re: Ramsey County 2025 Litigation Report  
The closed meeting was called to order at 10:57 a.m.  
Present: Commissioners Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Xiong, and Chair  
Ortega.  
Also present: Ling Becker, County Manager; Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County  
Attorney’s Office; Kristine Nogosek, Assistant County Attorney; Brett Bacon, Assistant  
County Attorney; Deanna Pesik, Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, Compliance and  
Ethics Office; Mandy Malecek, Risk Manager, Compliance and Ethics Office; Alex  
Kotze, Chief Financial Officer, Finance; Jason Yang, Chief Clerk, County Manager’s  
Office.  
The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the office of the Ramsey County staff to  
proceed as discussed in this closed meeting.  
The closed meeting was adjourned at 12:08 p.m.  
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) in order to discuss federal action lawsuit  
summary. Ramsey County Board met in a closed meeting, which was not open to the public.  
In Re Federal Action Lawsuit Summary  
The Closed Meeting was called to order at 3:14 p.m.  
Present: Commissioners Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Moran, Xiong, and Chair Ortega.  
Excused: Commissioner Miller.  
Also present: Ling Becker, County Manager; Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County  
Attorney’s Office; Stacey D’Andrea, Assistant County Attorney, Bradly Cousins,  
Assistant County Attorney; Alex Kotze, Deputy County Manager, County Operations  
Service Team; Maria Sarabia, Chief of Staff, County Manager’s Office; Andrew  
Greenlee, Deputy Chief of Staff; County Manager’s Office; Deanna Pesik, Chief Ethics  
and Compliance Officer; Jason Yang, Chief Clerk, County Manager’s Office.  
The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the Ramsey County staff to proceed as  
discussed in this closed meeting.  
The closed meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.