Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ramsey County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in parks rec with high priority
Library Friends gifts fund programs and Roseville study pods
A $150,000 annual grant covers library programs and books, while a new $90,000 gift funds one-time improvements like single-person study pods at the Roseville Library and interactive children's play installations.
R-22 refrigeration replacement costs
Ten of the eleven arenas still use R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer manufactured. The county has contracted a vendor to price out replacing every refrigeration system — a multimillion-dollar question that will shape the portfolio's future.
Future of the county ice arena portfolio
Most of Ramsey County's eleven arenas were built in the mid-1970s and are aging. Staff and commissioners openly debated how many arenas the county should operate, what investments make sense, and what the community actually needs — no decisions yet, but big changes could be coming.