15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
April 9, 2024 - 9 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following  
members present: 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 Xiong arrived late and missed Roll Call. Commissioner Xiong arrived at 9:04 a.m. was  
present for the remainder of the meeting.  
Present:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Ortega discussion can be found on archived video.  
Agenda of April 9, 2024 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2023-659  
2023-680  
1.  
2.  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Ortega. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Minutes from April 2, 2024 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
PROCLAMATION  
Proclamation: Ramsey County Transgender Day of Visibility  
2024-087  
2024-114  
3.  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
Presented by Commissioner Ortega.  
Proclamation: National County Government Month Proclamation  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
4.  
Presented by Commissioner Reinhardt.  
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 the  
Second Reading and Hold Public Hearing  
2024-118  
5.  
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation  
Chair Martinson opened the public hearing at 9:22 a.m. There were no speakers present to  
provide public testimonies. The chair called three times for public comments. Hearing none, the  
chair closed the public hearing at 9:24 a.m.  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-060  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Amendment to Single Source Agreement with Systems Technology Group,  
2024-116  
6.  
Inc. for Claim and Time Repository System Maintenance and Support  
Services  
Sponsors: Health and Wellness Administration  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-061  
Grant Award from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for  
Transition to Community Initiative  
2024-108  
7.  
Sponsors: Social Services  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-062  
Single Source Agreement with National Medical Services Labs for Toxicology  
Services  
2024-066  
8.  
Sponsors: Medical Examiner  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2024-063  
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 10:00 a.m.