15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
April 2, 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: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair Martinson. Also  
present were Johanna Berg, County Manager, and Stacey D'Andrea, Assistant County Attorney,  
Ramsey County Attorney's Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Moran. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Agenda of April 2, 2024 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2023-658  
2023-679  
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Motion by Ortega, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Minutes from March 19, 2024 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Motion by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
PROCLAMATION  
Proclamation: Autism Awareness Month  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2024-041  
2024-099  
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Presented by Commissioner McGuire. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
Proclamation: National Public Health Week  
Sponsors: Public Health  
Presented by Commissioner Moran. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Appointment of Vice Chair of Rice Creek Commons Joint Development  
2024-002  
5.  
Authority Board  
Sponsors: Community & Economic Development, Chief Clerk  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-055  
Award from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for Restorative Outreach &  
Support Coordinator  
2024-096  
2024-124  
2024-085  
2024-110  
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Sponsors: County Attorney's Office  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-056  
Intergovernmental Mobility Agreement with the City of Saint Paul Police  
Department  
Sponsors: County Attorney's Office  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-057  
Funding Allocation from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for  
Family First Prevention Services  
Sponsors: Social Services  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-058  
Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for Disparity Study  
Sponsors: Finance  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2024-059  
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 10:33 a.m.