15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
March 12, 2024 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. with the following  
members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair Martinson. Also  
present were Johanna Berg, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County  
Attorney's Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Frethem.  
Agenda of March 12, 2024 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
1.  
2.  
Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Minutes from March 5, 2024 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Grant Agreement from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for State  
Fiscal Year 2024 Conservation Partners Legacy Program  
5.  
6.  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-042  
Agreement with Bradley R. Behnke Golf Management LLC for Golf  
Professional Services at Goodrich Golf Course  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-043  
Agreement with Hennepin County for CEO Now Business Institute  
Programming  
3.  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Frethem. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-044  
Amendment to Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Master Plan  
4.  
7.  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-045  
Resolution to Support Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund Grant  
Application  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
Motion by Frethem, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-046  
Gift From Ramsey County Library Friends to the Ramsey County Library  
8.  
Sponsors: Library  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Frethem. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-047  
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  
Presented by Commissioner Moran. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
Presented by County Manager, Johanna Berg. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE  
Presented by Chair Martinson. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Martinson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:57 a.m.