15 West Kellogg Blvd.  
Saint Paul, MN 55102  
651-266-9200  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
March 14, 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  
Commissioner Frethem was absent during Roll Call and voting of the Administrative Items. She  
arrived at 9:08 a.m. and was present for the rest of the board meeting.  
Present:  
MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  
Presented by Commissioner Xiong:  
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 14, 2023 is Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2023-028  
1.  
Motion by Moran, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Minutes from March 7, 2023 are Presented for Approval  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
2023-035  
2.  
Motion by Ortega, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
Commissioner Frethem was absent during Roll Call and voting of the Administrative Items. She  
arrived at 9:08 a.m. and was present for the rest of the board meeting.  
Amendment to the Agreement with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for  
Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program  
2023-110  
2023-098  
2023-077  
4.  
5.  
3.  
Sponsors: Housing Stability  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2023-041  
2023 Unified Local Youth Plan for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity  
Act and Minnesota Youth Program  
Sponsors: Workforce Solutions  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2023-042  
Capital Improvement Program Budgeting Process Updates  
Sponsors: Finance  
Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Absent:  
Frethem  
Resolution: B2023-043  
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 9:45 a.m.  
CLOSED MEETING  
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) (to develop or consider offers or counteroffers  
for the purchase or sale of real property), the Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting,  
which is not open to the public.  
In Re Ramsey County Care Center: The property that is the subject of this meeting is located in the  
City of Maplewood.  
The Closed Meeting was called to order at 1:34p.m.  
Present: Commissioners Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair  
MatasCastillo. Also present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager; Johanna Berg, Deputy County  
Manager - Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team; Jean Krueger, Director,  
Property Management; Alex Kotze, Chief Financial Officer, Finance; Amy Schmidt, Assistant County  
Attorney, Office of the Ramsey County Attorney; Kathy Hedin, Deputy County Manager - Health and  
Wellness Service Team; Bianca Fucini, Budget Analyst, Finance; Chris Bogut, Healthcare Compliance  
Manager, County Manager’s Office; and Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board, County Manager’s  
Office.  
The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the Ramsey County staff to proceed as  
discussed in this closed meeting.  
The closed meeting was adjourned at 2:56 p.m.