15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Agenda  
July 7, 2026 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
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1.  
Agenda of July 7, 2026 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of July 7, 2026.  
2.  
Minutes from June 23, 2026 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the June 23, 2026 Minutes.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
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3.  
Release of Storm Sewer Easement  
Sponsors: Public Works  
1. Approve the release of the existing storm sewer easement across a parcel of land  
located at 1644 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Release of Easement.  
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4.  
First Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Saint  
Paul for the Administration of the Byrne Grant for the Familiar Faces  
Program  
Sponsors: Housing Stability  
1. Approve an amendment to the joint powers agreement with the City of Saint Paul, 15  
Kellogg Blvd. West, 700 City Hall, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101 for the administration of  
the Byrne Grant for the Familiar Faces Program upon execution through May 31, 2027.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the agreement.  
2026-241  
5.  
Gift acceptance from the Minnesota State Fair to the Social Services  
Department  
Sponsors: Social Services  
Accept the 2026 gift of $28,000 in the form of 1,400 tickets from Minnesota State Fair to the  
Social Services Department.  
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6.  
Summary of the Conclusions from the Performance Evaluation of the  
County Manager and Second Amendment to Employment Agreement  
between Ramsey County and Ling Becker, County Manager  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
1. Approve the second amendment to the Employment Agreement between Ramsey  
County and Ling Becker, County Manager.  
2. Authorize the annual salary of the County Manager to be increased effective August 1,  
2026, as a reflection of distinguished performance, resulting in a salary of $283,550.  
3. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the second amendment to the  
Employment Agreement.  
PRESENTATION  
7. Presentation: Recycling & Energy  
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Sponsors: Public Health  
None. For information and discussion only.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
ADJOURNMENT  
Following County Board Meeting:  
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting  
Council Chambers – Courthouse Room 300  
10:00 a.m. (est.)  
Board Workshop: Minnesota Resource Management Draft Report  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
Public access via Zoom:  
Webinar ID: 923 9869 6921 | Passcode: 518162 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
10:30 a.m. (est.)  
Board Workshop: Opioid Response Initiative  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
Public access via Zoom:  
Webinar ID: 923 9869 6921 | Passcode: 518162 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
1:30 p.m.  
Advance Notice:  
July 14, 2026 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
July 21, 2026 No county board meeting – National Association of Minnesota Counties Annual  
Conference  
July 28, 2026 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
Aug 04, 2026 County board meeting – Council Chambers