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Regional Railroad Authority
Minutes
November 19, 2024 - 10 a.m.
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300
The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority met in regular session at 10:48 a.m. with the
following members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Reinhardt, 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:
Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong
Agenda of November 19, 2024 is Presented for Approval
1.
Sponsors: County Manager's Office
Approve the agenda of November 19, 2024.
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.
Aye:
Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong
Minutes from November 12, 2024 are Presented for Approval
2.
Sponsors: County Manager's Office
Approve the November 12, 2024 Minutes.
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.
Aye:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Grant Award from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Union
Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong
3.
Depot Rail Insurance Grant
Sponsors: Public Works
1. Accept grant award and approve grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation for the Union Depot Rail Insurance Grant to provide up to $1,000,000 in
state funds for the purchase of increased rail liability insurance coverage.
2. Authorize the Chair to execute the agreement.
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments to the grant agreement in a
form approved by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.
4. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments to the grant agreement in
accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures, provided the
amounts are within the limits of available funding.
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Frethem. Motion passed.
Aye:
Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong
Resolution: R2024-020