15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Agenda  
November 18, 2025 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
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1.  
Agenda of November 18, 2025 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of November 18, 2025.  
Minutes from November 4, 2025 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2.  
Approve the November 4, 2025 Minutes.  
PROCLAMATION  
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3.  
National Veterans and Military Families Month  
Sponsors: Veterans Services  
PRESENTATION  
4. Presentation: 2025 Emerging and Diverse Developers Program Graduation  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development  
None. For information and discussion only.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
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5. License and Lease Amendment with the State of Minnesota Department of  
Transportation For The Use of the Arden Hills Communication Facility  
Sponsors: Emergency Communications  
1. Approve the amendment to the agreement for a license and lease extension with the  
State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for the use the communication tower  
located at 1929 Lake Valentine Road in the City of Arden Hills, for the period of January  
1, 2026 to December 31, 2035, with the option to renew for one additional 10-year  
period.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the amendment.  
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments that do not have a financial  
impact.  
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6.  
Certification of Property Assessed Clean Energy Charges for Energy  
Improvements  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development  
1. Request the County Auditor to amend the existing special assessment plus interest on  
the following property:  
Owner: Every Meal  
Property Address: 2715 Patton Road, Roseville, MN 55113  
PIN: 05-29-23-33-0008  
Project Type: Solar energy improvements  
Assessment Request: $274,935  
Interest Rate: 6.75%  
Interest Starts Accruing: 01/01/2026  
Finance Period: 15 years  
Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual principal and interest  
installments extending over the term of the special assessment. The first of the  
installments shall be payable with general property taxes in 2026, and shall bear  
interest at the rates per annum and interest start date stated above, and to the  
first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the  
interest start date until December 31 of the tax payable year to which the first  
installment will be extended, and to each subsequent installment, when due,  
shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments and to each  
installment shall also be added the special assessment administration fee  
required by Minnesota Statutes section 429.061, subdivision. 5.  
2. Direct the Chief Clerk to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the  
County Auditor to amend the assessment for Every Meal on the property tax lists  
of the county.  
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7.  
First Amendment to the Agreement with District Energy St. Paul Inc. for  
District Cooling Services  
Sponsors: Property Management  
1. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with District Energy St. Paul, Inc., 76  
West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, for cold water service at Landmark  
Center, to extend the term of the agreement through September 30, 2048, in  
accordance with the rates established in the agreement.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the amendment.  
3. Authorize the County Manager to enter into agreements and execute amendments to  
the agreement, in accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures,  
provided the amounts are within the limits of available funding.  
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8.  
Central Fleet Fund Balance Transfer  
Sponsors: Public Works  
1. Approve the transfer of $500,000 from the Central Fleet Fund Balance to Central Fleet’s  
Operating Budget.  
2. Approve the transfer of $300,000 from the Central Fleet Fund Balance to Central Fleet’s  
Capital Budget.  
3. Authorize the use of transferred Central Fleet Fund balance dollars to supplement the  
budget line items associated with general operations costs for maintenance and repair  
activities.  
4. Authorize the use of transferred Central Fleet Fund balance dollars to supplement  
Central Fleet’s capital purchasing activities.  
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9.  
Request for Proposals for Food Services  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
1. Authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals for food services in accordance with  
the county’s procurement policies and procedures.  
2. Direct staff to return to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners with a  
recommendation for selection of a contractor(s).  
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10.  
11.  
General Contingency Account Fund Transfer  
Sponsors: Sheriff's Office  
Authorize the County Manager to transfer $171,793 from the General Contingency Account to  
the Sheriff’s Office 2025 budget.  
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2026 Ramsey County State Legislative Platform  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
1. Approve the 2026 Ramsey County State Legislative Platform.  
2. Authorize Ramsey County representatives to work with members of the Minnesota State  
Legislature and other interested parties to promote legislation reflective of the positions  
contained in the platform.  
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12.  
2026 Ramsey County Federal Legislative Platform  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
1. Approve the 2026 Ramsey County Federal Legislative Platform.  
2. Authorize Ramsey County representatives to work with members of the U.S. Congress  
and other interested parties to promote legislation reflective of the positions contained in  
the platform.  
ORDINANCE PROCEDURES  
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13.  
Adoption of the 2026 Capital Improvement Program Bond Ordinance  
Sponsors: Finance  
Approve 2026 Capital Improvement Program Bond Ordinance, which sets forth procedure for  
issuance of said bonds.  
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14.  
Resolution Authorizing the 2026A Bond Sale  
Sponsors: Finance  
1. Approve the attached Resolution providing for the competitive negotiated sale of  
approximately $31,500,000 in General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds,  
Series 2026A including the terms attached thereto.  
2. Authorize a general obligation bond sale of up to $31,500,000 of principal.  
3. Set February 9, 2026, as the bond sale and award date for proposals received; Finance  
will report to the Ramsey County Board on February 10, 2026.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
ADJOURNMENT  
Following County Board Meeting:  
10:30 a.m. (est.) Board Workshop: Safe and Strong University Avenue Initiative Workshop  
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: 2026 - 2030 Transportation Improvement Program  
Courthouse Room 220, Large Conference Room  
Public access via Zoom:  
Webinar ID: 954 0086 3719 | Passcode: 865916 | Phone: 651-372-8299  
Advance Notice:  
Nov. 25, 2025 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
Dec. 02, 2025 County board meeting – Council Chambers  
Dec. 09, 2025 No county board meeting – Association of Minnesota Counties Annual Conference  
Dec. 16, 2025 County board meeting – Council Chambers