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Ramsey County approves lease amendment to keep WIC clinic at Suburban Square in District 6
Summary
The Ramsey County Board on Aug. 5 approved a second amendment to the lease with Suburban Square Partners LLP to maintain space for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinic near I‑94 and White Bear Avenue in District 6. Commissioners sought reassurance staff could exit the lease if federal funding changed.
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 5 approved a second amendment to the lease with Suburban Square Partners LLP to continue housing a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinic in District 6.
A commissioner pulled the item for discussion to note the clinic’s location — near I‑94 and White Bear Avenue — and to express concern about the federal nature of the WIC program and potential funding or program changes. County staff told the board that the county would not be contractually “tied” if the program were cut and that the lease includes options to exit or otherwise pivot operations if necessary.
Commissioners emphasized the importance of local access to nutrition and support services for pregnant people and young children. After brief discussion the board approved the lease amendment on a roll call recorded as Aye from Commissioners McGuire, McMurtry, Miller, Jeong, Jeven Singh and Ortega (Moran excused).
The vote followed the board’s approval of other consent items. The county did not provide further financial details in the discussion beyond assurances staff would handle potential program changes consistent with federal program requirements and county procedures.
