Ramsey County, MN

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an amendment to a single source agreement for software licensing. They will also receive an informational update regarding preparations for the November 3, 2026, General Election.

• Amendment to single source agreement with Compulink Management Center, Inc. (Laserfiche) for period Oct 25, 2026, to Oct 24, 2031
• Update on preparations for the November 3, 2026, General Election

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve the October 20 agenda and September 22 minutes. The board will consider the obligation of the Fall 2026 levy toward Critical Corridors projects.

• Approval of $478,988 in funding for Critical Corridors projects

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates to department ordinances and appoint a member to the Workforce Innovation Board. The meeting includes a presentation on Project Northstar (Workday).

• Proposed Environmental Services Department Ordinance: waive first reading and set public hearing for November 3, 2026
• Abolishing the Enterprise and Administrative Services Department Ordinance: waive first reading and set public hearing for November 3, 2026
• Appointment of Dillon Donnelly to the Workforce Innovation Board (term ending July 31, 2028)
• Youth Justice Month Proclamation
• Update presentation on Project Northstar (Workday)

The Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Dillon Donnelly to the Workforce Innovation Board. Additionally, the Board waived the first readings and scheduled public hearings for November 3, 2026, regarding the proposed Environmental Services Department ordinance and the ordinance to abolish the Enterprise and Administrative Services Department.

• Appointed Dillon Donnelly to Workforce Innovation Board (6-0)
• Waived first reading for Enterprise and Administrative Services ordinance (6-0)
• Set public hearing for Enterprise and Administrative Services ordinance (6-0)
• Waived first reading for Environmental Services Department ordinance (6-0)
• Set public hearing for Environmental Services Department ordinance (6-0)
• Approved October 13, 2026 agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 6, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the 'Building Stronger Together: Dynamic Downtown Strategy.' This item is sponsored by Community & Economic Development.

• Update on Building Stronger Together: Dynamic Downtown Strategy (2026-381)

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners meets October 6, 2026, to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then take up administrative items. The board will consider accepting several grants, including $747,450 for an urban heat island sensor network and $181,360 for homeless services planning. It will also vote on transferring $379,800 for public safety costs tied to Operation Metro Surge and First Amendment events, and up to $305,898 to cover 2024 and 2025 invoices for the County Attorney's Office.

• Accept $125,000 Well Sealing Implementation Grant from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources through December 31, 2029
• Accept $90,000 gift and $150,000 grant from Ramsey County Library Friends for library collections, programming, and improvements
• Accept $747,450 grant from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology for the Ramsey County Urban Heat Island Sensor Network, Safety and Mitigation Project, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028
• Accept $181,360 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Heading Home Ramsey Coordinated Entry Continuum of Care planning through August 31, 2027
• Transfer $379,800 from the General Contingency Account to the Sheriff's Office 2026 budget for Operation Metro Surge and First Amendment protected events, January 1 through March 30, 2026; transfer up to $305,898 from the General Fund Balance to the County Attorney's Office for 2024 and 2025 invoices

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant agreements for heat island sensors, well sealing, and housing planning. They also authorized fund transfers to the County Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office for public safety costs.

• Approved $747,450 grant for Urban Heat Island Sensor Network project (7-0)
• Approved $379,800 transfer to Sheriff's Office for Operation Metro Surge and First Amendment events (7-0)
• Approved $305,898 transfer to County Attorney's Office for 2024 and 2025 invoices (7-0)
• Approved $181,360 HUD grant for Heading Home Ramsey planning (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 grant from Library Friends for collections and programming (7-0)
• Accepted $90,000 gift from Ramsey County Library Friends (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 grant for Well Sealing Implementation (7-0)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the homelessness response, including the county's role and what comes next. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Workshop on homelessness response, roles, and next steps (item 2026-367, sponsored by Housing Stability)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to approve its agenda and August 18, 2026 minutes, and to certify a maximum tax levy of $36,219,703 to finance its 2027 budget. This is the main policy action on the agenda.

• Certify maximum tax levy of $36,219,703 for 2027 Railroad Authority budget
• Approve September 22, 2026 agenda
• Approve August 18, 2026 minutes

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, and to decide on certifying a maximum tax levy of $14,072,510 to finance its 2027 budget. The agenda includes one policy item and routine procedural approvals.

• Certification of maximum tax levy for 2027 HRA budget: $14,072,510
• Approval of September 22, 2026 agenda
• Approval of August 18, 2026 minutes

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the maximum tax levy to fund its 2027 budget. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 18, 2026, session.

• Approved maximum tax levy of $14,072,510 for 2027 budget (7-0)
• Approved September 22, 2026 agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 18, 2026 minutes (7-0)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the homelessness response, including the county's role and future actions. The agenda contains a single discussion item sponsored by Housing Stability, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

• Workshop discussion on homelessness response and county roles (item 2026-367)

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the agenda and minutes, then act on several grant awards and a personnel increase. The most consequential item is certifying the proposed maximum 2027 property tax levy of $463,988,946, split between the general county and library levies. The board will also accept state grants for tree planting, environmental education, and crisis response, and approve a 7.5 FTE increase in Public Works funded by local option sales tax revenue.

• Certify maximum 2027 tax levy of $463,988,946 (General County $445,943,527; Library $18,045,419)
• Accept $320,731 DNR ReLeaf grant for tree planting through June 30, 2027
• Accept $438,000 DNR grant for diversifying nature education access through June 30, 2030
• Approve 7.5 FTE increase in Public Works, funded by $1,200,000 from Local Option Sales Tax Fund
• Accept $300,000 Crisis Response grant from MN Dept. of Public Safety through June 30, 2028

The Board of Commissioners approved the maximum tax levy to finance the 2027 budget. They also authorized several state grants for parks and crisis response and increased Public Works staffing.

• Approved proposed 2027 maximum tax levy of $463,988,946 (7-0)
• Approved 7.5 FTE personnel increase for Public Works and $1.2M revenue increase from Local Option Sales Tax Fund (6-0)
• Accepted $438,000 MN DNR grant for Diversifying Nature Education Access (6-0)
• Accepted $320,731 MN DNR ReLeaf grant (6-0)
• Accepted $300,000 MN Dept of Public Safety grant for Crisis Response Services (6-0)
• Approved September 22, 2026 agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 8, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed 2027 supplemental county budget and tax levy. This meeting takes place at Courthouse Room 300 on September 10, 2026, at 5 p.m.

• Public Hearing on Proposed 2027 Supplemental County Budget and Tax Levy (Item 2026-351)

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole is discussing the Safety and Justice Service Team's 2027 supplemental budget and performance measures. This is a review and discussion item, not a final decision.

• Safety and Justice Service Team 2027 Supplemental Budget and Performance Measures (item 2026-335)

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine administrative items, including approving the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The main substantive action is a joint powers agreement with the Metro East Consortium for adult basic education services through June 2027. No other major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve joint powers agreement with Metro East Consortium for adult basic education services through June 30, 2027
• Authorize Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the agreement
• Approve September 8, 2026 agenda
• Approve September 1, 2026 minutes

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved a joint powers agreement with the Metro East Consortium for adult basic education services through June 30, 2027, and authorized the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute it. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 1, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved joint powers agreement with Metro East Consortium for adult basic education services through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the joint powers agreement (unanimous)
• Approved agenda of September 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 1, 2026 (unanimous)

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole is discussing the Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team's 2027 supplemental budget and performance measures (item 2026-338). This is a review and discussion item, not a final decision.

• 2027 supplemental budget for Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team
• Performance measures for the service team

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Ramsey County Budget Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 Supplemental Budget and Performance Measures for the Health and Wellness Service Team. This is the only item listed on the agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting.

• Health and Wellness Service Team 2027 Supplemental Budget and Performance Measures (Item 2026-336)

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $150,000 legal settlement and a $200,000 internal fund transfer to support the Building Stronger Together initiative. The board will also approve multi-year agreements for emergency services and election recounts, and authorize a grant application for courthouse security. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons project.

• Approve $150,000 settlement agreement in Felicia Marie Wilson v. Ramsey County
• Transfer $75,000 from Boys Totem Town and $125,000 from Maplewood Properties to Redevelopment Implementation Project
• Apply for $350,000 Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative Grant
• Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Metropolitan Emergency Services Board for 2027-2031
• Approve Joint Powers Agreement with State of Minnesota for election recount services through Dec 31, 2026

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved a $150,000 settlement with Felicia Marie Wilson in a federal court case, along with other non-monetary terms. The board also approved a joint powers agreement with the state for election recount services through December 31, 2026, authorized applying for a $350,000 Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative grant, and approved a joint powers agreement for the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board covering 2027-2031. Commissioners authorized transferring up to $75,000 from Boys Totem Town and $125,000 from Maplewood Properties to a redevelopment project budget. All votes were unanimous (7-0). A closed meeting was held regarding Rice Creek Commons Outlot A at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site in Arden Hills, after which the board authorized staff to proceed as discussed.

• Approved $150,000 settlement in Felicia Marie Wilson v. Ramsey County (7-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with State of Minnesota for election recount services through Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Authorized applying for $350,000 Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative Grant (7-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement for Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, Jan 1, 2027–Dec 31, 2031 (7-0)
• Authorized transferring up to $75,000 from Boys Totem Town and $125,000 from Maplewood Properties to Redevelopment Implementation Project (7-0)
• Approved Sept 1, 2026 agenda (7-0)
• Approved Aug 25, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Closed meeting on Rice Creek Commons Outlot A; board authorized staff to proceed as discussed

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole is discussing the County Operations Service Team's 2027 supplemental budget and performance measures, as outlined in item 2026-339. This is a review and discussion item, not a final decision.

• 2027 supplemental budget for County Operations Service Team
• Performance measures for County Operations Service Team

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Ramsey County Budget Committee of the Whole is discussing the Community Services & Supports Service Team's 2027 supplemental budget and performance measures. This is a review and discussion item, not a final decision. No specific dollar amounts or program details are listed in the agenda.

• 2027 supplemental budget for Community Services & Supports Service Team
• Performance measures for Community Services & Supports

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $150,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by Felicia Marie Wilson, along with other non-monetary terms. The board will also receive a presentation on the 2027 supplemental budget and performance measures, and will approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Settlement agreement in Felicia Marie Wilson v. Ramsey County (Court File No. 23-cv-01309) totaling $150,000
• Presentation of the 2027 Supplemental Budget and Performance Measures (for information only)
• Approval of the August 25, 2026 agenda
• Approval of the August 18, 2026 minutes

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 18, 2026 session. The board also received a presentation on the 2027 Supplemental Budget and Performance Measures for information only, with no action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 25, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the projected impact of 2027 taxes payable. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is on the agenda.

• Workshop on projected impact of 2027 taxes payable (item 2026-296)

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including a capital grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the engineering phase of the METRO Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit project, a joint powers agreement for election recount services, and a personnel increase in the Financial Assistance Services department. The meeting also includes workshops on election preparation and child welfare legislation.

• Approve Capital Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council for METRO Bronze Line BRT engineering phase
• Approve joint powers agreement with State of Minnesota for election recount services through Dec 31, 2026
• Increase Financial Assistance Services staff by 16.5 FTE Eligibility Specialists and 1 Supervisor
• Transfer up to $363,263 from General Contingency to Financial Assistance Services operating budget
• Board workshops on Elections 2.0 and Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act

The Ramsey County Board approved a capital grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the engineering phase of the METRO Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit Project, authorizing the Chair and County Manager to execute related agreements. The board also increased the Financial Assistance Services personnel complement by 17.5 FTE positions and transferred $363,263 from the General Contingency Account to fund House Resolution 1 implementation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved capital grant agreement for METRO Bronze Line BRT engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the grant agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to enter into related agreements within funding limits (unanimous)
• Approved 16.5 FTE Eligibility Specialists increase in Financial Assistance Services (unanimous)
• Approved 1 FTE Eligibility Specialists Supervisor increase (unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of $363,263 from General Contingency to Financial Assistance Services (unanimous)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to approve several administrative items, including a capital grant agreement for the engineering phase of the METRO Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit Project, a $2.5 million fund balance transfer for the RiversEdge project, and a $30,000 funding request for a transit research program. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Capital Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council for METRO Bronze Line BRT engineering phase
• Transfer up to $2,500,000 from fund balance for RiversEdge land survey, title work, and legal assistance
• Approve $30,000 expenditure for Transit Impacts Research Program 2026
• Approve agenda and minutes from May 19, 2026

The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority approved three resolutions: a capital grant agreement for METRO Bronze Line engineering, a $2.5 million fund balance transfer for RiversEdge land survey and legal work, and $30,000 for the Transit Impacts Research Program. All items passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye. No corridor updates were presented.

• Approved Capital Grant Agreement for METRO Bronze Line BRT engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute the METRO Bronze Line grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M fund balance transfer for RiversEdge land survey, title, and legal work (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to manage RiversEdge fund transfer and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for Transit Impacts Research Program 2026 (unanimous)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to receive an update on preparations for the 2026 elections, presented by Property Tax, Records & Election Services. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Update on 2026 election preparations (item 2026-240)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, and to consider a significant administrative item. The main action is approving substantial amendments to prior years' annual action plans to obligate $879,000 in HOME funds for affordable owner-occupied housing projects. The board will also authorize the County Manager to enter into related agreements.

• Approve amended 2022-2025 CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plans
• Obligate $879,000 in HOME funds for affordable homeownership construction and preservation
• Authorize County Manager to execute loan or other agreements

The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved amended 2022-2025 Annual Action Plans and obligated $879,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Act funds for construction and preservation of affordable owner-occupied housing. It also authorized the County Manager to enter into related loan or other agreements. The agenda and the July 7, 2026 minutes were approved. No board chair update was given, and the meeting adjourned at 9:59 a.m.

• Approved amended 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plans (7-0)
• Approved obligating $879,000 in HOME funds for affordable owner-occupied housing projects (7-0)
• Authorized County Manager to enter loan or other agreements for the HOME funding (7-0)
• Approved the August 18, 2026 agenda (7-0)
• Approved the July 7, 2026 minutes (7-0)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to discuss the Minnesota African American Family Preservation & Child Welfare Disproportionality Act, focusing on moving from legislation to practice. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Workshop on Minnesota African American Family Preservation & Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (2026-287)

Board of Commissioners

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will vote on several administrative items, including a $2.4 million budget for the Arden Hills Subsurface Drain Restoration project, appointments to various boards and commissions, and a change to the Parks and Recreation Commission's size. The board will also receive a presentation on House Resolution 1 implementation regarding operational readiness, service delivery, and staffing needs, which is for information and discussion only. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss the sale of 97 Moore St., St. Paul.

• Approve $2,400,000 budget for Arden Hills Subsurface Drain Restoration, with $1.3M from Property Management fund balance and $1.1M from bond interest
• Appoint Kendall Bobula as Director of Emergency Management Department
• Increase Parks and Recreation Commission from 7 to 9 at-large members with staggered terms, rescinding Resolution 99-250
• Appoint Samantha Wicks to Personnel Review Board (term through 2030)
• Appoint three incumbents to Capitol Region Watershed District Board of Managers

The Ramsey County Board approved a $2.4 million budget and financing plan for the Arden Hills Subsurface Drain Restoration project, including transfers from fund balance and bond interest. The board also appointed Kendall Bobula as Director of Emergency Management, made several board and committee appointments, and expanded the Parks & Recreation Commission from seven to nine members. A closed meeting authorized staff to proceed on real property matters regarding 97 Moore Street.

• Approved $2.4M Arden Hills Subsurface Drain Restoration project budget and financing plan (6-0)
• Appointed Kendall Bobula as Director of Emergency Management (6-0)
• Expanded Parks & Recreation Commission from 7 to 9 members with staggered terms (6-0)
• Appointed Samantha Wicks to Personnel Review Board (6-0)
• Reappointed three members to Capitol Region Watershed District Board (6-0)
• Reappointed three members to Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed on 97 Moore Street property in closed session (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on funding for affordable housing projects and a technology project for Teams Rooms. The meeting includes a review of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Master Plan and proposed changes to social services fees.

• Obligation of $8,194,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid and $436,475 in State Affordable Housing Aid
• Budget and financing plan for Teams Rooms Technology project up to $500,000
• Amendment to the agreement with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for $5,281,093
• Proposed rate changes for Mental Health services and new fee schedule for Guardianship services
• Approval of the amended Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Master Plan

The board approved obligating $436,475 in state and $8,194,000 in local affordable housing aid for preservation and construction projects, and approved a $5,281,093 amendment for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program. It also adopted a resolution affirming support for people experiencing homelessness and directing the County Manager to expand outreach, shelter capacity, and housing stability efforts, including coordination with Saint Paul on encampment closures. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present; Commissioner McMurtrey was excused.

• Approved $500,000 budget for Teams Rooms Technology project (6-0)
• Approved changes to Social Services fees for Mental Health and Guardianship services (6-0)
• Approved amended Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved obligation of $436,475 in State Affordable Housing Aid (6-0)
• Approved obligation of $8,194,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid (6-0)
• Approved $5,281,093 amendment for Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (6-0)
• Adopted resolution on response to encampment closures in Saint Paul (6-0)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board will conduct a workshop regarding the Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit project. This session is sponsored by Public Works.

• Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit Workshop 2026-264

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Community Health Improvement Plan and Community Health Assessment for 2026-27. This is a discussion item, not a vote. No other business is listed.

• Discussion of Community Health Improvement Plan and Community Health Assessment 2026-27 (sponsored by Public Health)

Board Workshop / Discussion

The Ramsey County Board is holding a workshop to discuss a workforce initiative focused on evolving how the county attracts, retains, and promotes talent. No votes or decisions are scheduled—this is a discussion-only session.

• Committee of the Whole workshop on 'Workforce Forward: The Evolution of Talent Attraction, Retention and Promotion' (sponsored by Human Resources)