15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
March 19, 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  
Commissioner Ortega missed Roll Call and arrived at 9:03 a.m. and was present for the remainder of  
the meeting  
Present:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner McGuire.  
Agenda of March 19, 2024 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2023-656  
2023-678  
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2.  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Minutes from March 12, 2024 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Agreement with Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association for Ice Rental  
2024-060  
2024-055  
3.  
6.  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-048  
Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control  
Agency for Hazardous Waste Inspections  
Sponsors: Public Health  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-049  
Appointments to the Ad Hoc Solid Waste Advisory Committee  
2024-076  
2024-084  
2024-014  
7.  
8.  
4.  
Sponsors: Public Health  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-050  
Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Saint Paul Police Department  
Sponsors: County Attorney's Office  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-051  
2024 Unified Local Youth Plan for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity  
Act and Minnesota Youth Program  
Sponsors: Workforce Solutions  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Frethem. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-052  
Grant Award from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Harm  
Reduction Services and Treatment Referrals  
2024-071  
5.  
Sponsors: Public Health  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-053  
ORDINANCE PROCEDURES  
Proposed Ordinance to Accept Land Donation of 0 Mystic Street, Saint Paul to  
Ramsey County and to Convey the Donated Land as Parkland - Waive First  
Reading and Set Public Hearing Date  
2024-072  
9.  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-054  
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 10:11 a.m.