15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Agenda  
November 4, 2025 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
2025-447  
2025-448  
1.  
Agenda of November 4, 2025 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of November 4, 2025.  
Minutes from October 21, 2025 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2.  
Approve the October 21, 2025 Minutes.  
PROCLAMATION  
2025-440  
2025-332  
3.  
Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month  
Sponsors: Policy & Planning  
ORDINANCE PROCEDURES  
4.  
2026 Capital Improvement Program Bond Ordinance - Waive Second  
Reading and Hold Public Hearing  
Sponsors: Finance  
1. Waive the second reading of the proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Program Bond  
Ordinance.  
2. Hold the public hearing for the proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Program Bond  
Ordinance.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
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5.  
Appointment to the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
Appointment the following individuals to the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District  
Board of Managers for a term beginning February 24, 2026 and ending on February 23, 2029.  
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Mark C. Gernes (incumbent)  
Benjamin M. Karp (incumbent)  
2025-285  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Appointment to the Rice Creek Watershed District  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
Appoint Marcie Weinandt (incumbent) to the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers  
for a term beginning January 18, 2026 and ending on January 17, 2029.  
2025-286  
Appointments to the Valley Branch Watershed District Board of Managers  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
Appoint Rick Gelbmann (incumbent) the Valley Branch Watershed District Board of Managers  
for terms beginning November 14, 2025 and ending November 13, 2028.  
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Appointment to the Ramsey County Extension Committee  
Sponsors: Board of Commissioners  
Appoint the following individuals to the Ramsey County Extension Committee for a term  
beginning November 4, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2028.  
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Heidi Miller (incumbent)  
Nancy Kasseth  
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9.  
Rename Metro Square to Ramsey County Government Center  
Sponsors: Communications & Public Relations, Property Management  
1. Approve the renaming of the 121 7th Place East, St. Paul facility from ‘Metro Square’ to  
‘Ramsey County Government Center’ in accordance with the Countywide Facilities  
Naming Policy.  
2. Authorize Communication and Public Relations and Property Management to oversee  
implementation of the name change, including updating internal and external  
references, signage, communications, and systems.  
2025-441  
10.  
2026 Salary Rate for the Ramsey County Sheriff  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
1. Set the annual salary for the Ramsey County Sheriff at $203,510 effective January 1,  
2026.  
2. Authorize the continuation of the contribution to deferred compensation consistent with  
that approved for non-represented employees for 2026.  
3. Authorize the continuation of the uniform/clothing allowance of $1,375 for 2026.  
INFORMATION  
11. Food and Infant Nutrition Support in Response to Federal Shutdown  
2025-476  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
None - for discussion only.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
ADJOURNMENT  
Following County Board Meeting:  
10:00 a.m. (est.) Legislative Committee of the Whole Meeting, Council Chambers – Courthouse Room  
300  
10:30 a.m. (est.) Board Workshop: Budget Addenda  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
Public access via Zoom:  
Webinar ID: 917 1823 8667 | Passcode: 173774 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
1:30 p.m. Board Workshop: Budget Addenda  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
Public access via Zoom:  
Webinar ID: 954 0086 3719 | Passcode: 865916 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
Advance Notice:  
Nov. 11, 2025 No county board meeting – Veterans Day  
Nov. 18, 2025 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
Nov. 25, 2025 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
Dec. 02, 2025 County board meeting – Council Chambers