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Saint Paul, MN 55102  
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Housing and Redevelopment  
Authority  
Minutes  
July 1, 2025 - 10 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in regular session at 10:51 a.m. with  
the following members present: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega and Chair Xiong.  
Commissioner Moran was absent. Also present was Ling Becker, County Manager, and Scott  
Schwahn, Assistant County Attorney, Ramsey County Attorney's Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Excused: Moran  
Agenda of July 1, 2025 is Presented for Approval  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of July 1, 2025.  
Motion by Miller, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Excused: Moran  
Minutes from May 20, 2025 are Presented for Approval  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the May 20, 2025 Minutes.  
Motion by Miller, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Excused: Moran  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Obligation of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy for 2025 Housing  
3.  
Development Projects  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development  
1. Approve the obligation of Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy for recommended  
projects and funding amounts for the preservation and construction of affordable  
housing in the amount of $6,152,025.  
2. Authorize the County Manager to enter into the necessary loan or other agreements  
and execute amendments to loan or other agreements in a manner consistent with local  
regulations and requirements, in form approved by the County Attorney’s Office.  
Presented by Max Holdhusen, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development.  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Miller. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Excused: Moran  
Resolution: H2025-011  
Environmental Response Fund Grant Awards  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development  
4.  
1. Approve the selection of The Beasley, Metro Deaf School, and Macalester College to  
receive Environmental Response Funds.  
2. Authorize the award of Environmental Response Funds to the following projects:  
a. The Beasley, Rondo Community Land Trust - $149,834  
b. Metro Deaf School Addition and Parking Improvements, Metro Deaf School -  
$110,520  
c. Macalester College Welcome Center and Residence Hall, Macalester College -  
$100,000  
3. Authorize the County Manager to enter into necessary grant, loan or other  
agreements and execute amendments to those agreements in a form approved  
by the County Attorney’s Office.  
Motion by Miller, seconded by Ortega. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Ortega, and Xiong  
Excused: Moran  
Resolution: H2025-012  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Xiong declared the meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m.