Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting – December 8, 2025

Note: The official minutes indicate the meeting occurred on December 2, 2025, but the provided meeting date is December 8, 2025. This summary follows the provided date while noting the discrepancy.

The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) convened in regular session at 10:37 a.m. on December 8, 2025, in Council Chambers – Courthouse Room 300. Members present: Jebens-Singh, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Ortega, and Chair Xiong. Commissioner McGuire was excused. Also present were County Manager Ling Becker and Assistant County Attorney Scott Schwahn. The meeting was called to order and adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

Consent Calendar

• Agenda Approval (Resolution 2025-508): Motion by Miller, seconded by Jebens-Singh, to approve the agenda of December 2, 2025 (as printed in the minutes). Passed unanimously (6 ayes, McGuire excused).
• Minutes Approval (Resolution 2025-509): Motion by Ortega, seconded by Miller, to approve the September 23, 2025 minutes. Passed unanimously (6 ayes, McGuire excused).

Discussion Items

• Fall 2025 Obligation of HRA Levy Toward Critical Corridors (Resolution H2025-014, Agenda Item 3): Sponsors from Community & Economic Development presented a proposal to obligate $1,900,000 of the HRA levy toward Critical Corridors projects. The recommendation included approving specific projects and funding amounts and authorizing the County Manager to execute necessary grant, loan, or other agreements, with amendments, consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, and in a form approved by the County Attorney’s Office. The commissioners discussed the allocation and its alignment with corridor redevelopment priorities.

Key Outcomes

• Critical Corridors Funding Approved: Motion by Miller, seconded by Jebens-Singh, to approve the recommended projects and $1,900,000 in funding and authorize the County Manager as described. Passed unanimously (6 ayes, McGuire excused).
• Adjournment: Chair Xiong declared the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

Summary of Votes: All votes were unanimous among the six members present, with Commissioner McGuire excused. No public comments were recorded.