15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
March 7, 2023 - 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 MatasCastillo. Also  
present were Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey  
County Attorney's Office.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Read by Commissioner Reinhardt:  
Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who  
contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to making the history that led to this moment.  
Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes in  
hope of a better life, and some have lived on this land since time immemorial. Truth and  
acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across all barriers of  
heritage and difference.  
We are standing on the ancestral lands of the Dakota People. We want to acknowledge the  
Ojibwe, the Ho Chunk and the other nations of people who also called this place home. We  
pay respects to their elders past and present. Please take a moment to consider the treaties  
made by the tribal nations that entitle non-Native people to live and work on traditional Native  
lands. Consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that  
bring us together here today. And please join us in uncovering such truths at any and all  
public events.  
Agenda of March 7, 2023 is Presented for Approval  
2023-026  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of March 7, 2023.  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Ortega. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Minutes from February 28, 2023 are Presented for Approval  
2023-027  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the February 28, 2023 Minutes.  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
PROCLAMATION  
Proclamation: Women in Construction Week  
2023-080  
2023-082  
3.  
Sponsors: Workforce Solutions  
Presented by Commissioner McGuire. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Salary Schedule and Grade for a New, Unrepresented Job Classification:  
4.  
County Engineer - Unclassified  
Sponsors: Human Resources  
1. Approve the salary schedule and grade for a new, unrepresented job classification:  
County Engineer - Unclassified.  
2. Approve designation of a new classification to the unclassified service in accordance  
with Minnesota Statutes 383A.286, Subdivision 3:  
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Job Classification: County Engineer - Unclassified  
Schedule: 98B  
Grade: 40  
Annual Salary Range: $98,982 - $147,096  
3. Approve the change in designation of a current classified, managerial position to  
an unclassified position within the Public Works department in accordance with  
the Personnel Act, Minnesota Statutes 383A.286, Subdivision 3.  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Frethem. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2023-039  
Cooperative Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Silver Lake Aerator  
2023-071  
5.  
Sponsors: Public Works  
1. Approve cooperative agreement Public Works 2022-16, with the cities of Maplewood,  
North St. Paul, and the Valley Branch Watershed District, for the transfer of ownership,  
operation, and maintenance of the aeration system located within Joy Park on Silver  
Lake, for the period March 2023 through winter 2035-2036.  
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the agreement.  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Frethem. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: B2023-040  
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  
Presented by Commissioner MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
COUNTY CONNECTIONS  
Presented by County Manager, Ryan O'Connor. 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 MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 9:59 a.m.