<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>exchanges of certain lands; adding to and deleting from state parks, state <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>recreation areas, and state forests; authorizing public and private sale of certain <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>state lands; modifying certain easements; modifying certain lease provisions; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>modifying Mississippi River management plan;amending Minnesota Statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>2010, sections 84.631; 85.015, subdivision 12; 92.50, subdivision 1; proposing <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 92.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 84.631, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var><b>84.631 ROAD EASEMENTS ACROSS STATE LANDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>(a) Except as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>85.015, subdivision 1b</statute_ref>, the commissioner of natural <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>resources, on behalf of the state, may convey a road easement across state land under the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>commissioner's jurisdiction other than school trust land, to a private person requesting an <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>easement for access to property owned by the person only if the following requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>are met: (1) there are no reasonable alternatives to obtain access to the property; and (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>the exercise of the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>resource management impacts.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>(b) The commissioner shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>(1) require the applicant to pay the market value of the easement;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>(2) limit the easement term to 50 years if the road easement is across school trust <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>land;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>(3) provide that the easement reverts to the state in the event of nonuse; and<br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>(3) (4) impose other terms and conditions of use as necessary and appropriate under <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>the circumstances.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>(c) An applicant shall submit an application fee of $2,000 with each application <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>for a road easement across state land. The application fee is nonrefundable, even if the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>application is withdrawn or denied.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>(d) In addition to the payment for the market value of the easement and the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>application fee, the commissioner of natural resources shall assess the applicant a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>monitoring fee to cover the projected reasonable costs for monitoring the construction of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>the road and preparing special terms and conditions for the easement. The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>must give the applicant an estimate of the monitoring fee before the applicant submits <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>the fee. The applicant shall pay the application and monitoring fees to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>of natural resources. The commissioner shall not issue the easement until the applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>has paid in full the application fee, the monitoring fee, and the market value payment for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>the easement.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>(e) Upon completion of construction of the road, the commissioner shall refund the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>unobligated balance from the monitoring fee revenue.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>(f) Fees collected under paragraphs (c) and (d) must be credited to the land <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>management account in the natural resources fund and are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>commissioner of natural resources to cover the reasonable costs incurred under this section.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 85.015, subdivision 12, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Heartland Trail, Clay, Becker, Hubbard, and Cass Counties.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>(a) The trail shall originate at Moorhead in Clay County and extend in an easterly <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>direction through Detroit Lakes in Becker County to mile post 
         <statute_ref>90.92</statute_ref> at Park Rapids in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>Hubbard County; thence in an easterly direction along the Burlington Northern Railroad <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>right-of-way through Walker in Cass County; thence in a northerly direction along the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way to Cass Lake in Cass County, and there <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>terminate. A segment shall be established that connects the trail to Itasca State Park.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>(b) The trail shall be developed primarily for riding and hiking.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 92.50, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Lease terms.</b> (a) The commissioner of natural resources may lease <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>land under the commissioner's jurisdiction and control:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>(1) to remove sand, gravel, clay, rock, marl, peat, and black dirt;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>(2) to store ore, waste materials from mines, or rock and tailings from ore milling <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>plants;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>(3) for roads or railroads; or<br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>(4) for other uses consistent with the interests of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>(b) The commissioner shall offer the lease at public or private sale for an amount <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>and under terms and conditions prescribed by the commissioner. Commercial leases for <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>more than ten years and leases for removal of peat that cover 320 or more acres must be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>approved by the Executive Council.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>(c) The lease term may not exceed ten 21 years except:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>(1) leases of lands for storage sites for ore, waste materials from mines, or rock and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>tailings from ore milling plants, or for the removal of peat for nonagricultural purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>may not exceed a term of 25 years; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>(2) leases for the use of peat lands for agricultural purposes may not exceed 21 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>years; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>(3) leases for commercial purposes, including major resort, convention center, or <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>recreational area purposes, may not exceed a term of 40 years.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>(d) Leases must be subject to sale and leasing of the land for mineral purposes and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>contain a provision for cancellation for just cause at any time by the commissioner upon <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>six months' written notice. A longer notice period, not exceeding three years, may be <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>provided in leases for storing ore, waste materials from mines or rock or tailings from ore <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>milling plants. The commissioner may determine the terms and conditions, including the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>notice period, for cancellation of a lease for the removal of peat and commercial leases.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>(e) Money received from leases under this section must be credited to the fund to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>which the land belongs.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[92.80] CREATION OF CHILDREN'S STATE FOREST.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Purpose and scope.</b> (a) This section facilitates the expedited <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>exchange of state-owned lands located within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>Wilderness.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>(b) For land exchanges under this section, sections 94.342 to 94.347 apply only to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>the extent specified in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Classes of land; definitions.</b> The classes of state land that may be involved <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>in an expedited exchange under this section are:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>(1) school trust land as defined in section 92.025;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>(2) university land granted to the state by acts of Congress;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>(3) all other lands acquired by the state in any manner and under the control of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>the commissioner of natural resources; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>(4) all lands acquired by the state through tax forfeiture, held subject to a trust in <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>favor of the taxing districts, and under the control of county authorities for classification, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>appraisal, and sale.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Priority.</b> An exchange of state land under this section shall give priority to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>exchanges that provide the most opportunity for revenue generation for the permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>school fund, and priority shall be given to lands within the Superior National Forest in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>the Mesabi Purchase Unit in St. Louis County and in the following townships in St. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>Louis County:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>(1) Township 59 North, Range 14 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>(2) Township 59 North, Range 13 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>(3) Township 60 North, Range 13 West; and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>(4) Township 60 North, Range 12 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Valuation of land.</b> (a) In an exchange of school trust land, university land, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>or other land under the control of the commissioner of natural resources for land owned <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>by the United States, the examination and value determination of the land shall be done <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>in a manner as agreed to between the commissioner and the authorized representative of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>the United States.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>(b) In an exchange of tax-forfeited land for land owned by the United States, the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>examination and value determination shall be done in a manner as agreed to between the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>county board and the authorized representative of the United States.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>(c) Notwithstanding section 94.343 or any other law to the contrary, all lands <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>exchanged under this section shall be exchanged for an equal amount of acres of land and <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>shall, through exchanges that reunite mineral rights with surface ownership and other <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>means, provide as close to an equal land value exchange as possible.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Title.</b> Title to the land must be examined to the extent necessary for the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>parties to determine that the title is good, with any encumbrances identified. The parties to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>the exchange may use title insurance to aid in the determination.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Approval by Land Exchange Board.</b> In accordance with the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>Constitution, article XI, section 10, all expedited land exchanges under this section require <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>the unanimous approval of the Land Exchange Board.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Conveyance.</b> (a) Conveyance of school trust land, university land, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>land under the control of the commissioner of natural resources shall be made by deed <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>executed by the commissioner in the name of the state. Conveyance of tax-forfeited land <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>shall be by a deed executed by the commissioner of revenue in the name of the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>(b) School trust land, university land, and other land under the control of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>commissioner of natural resources and given in exchange are subject to reservations <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>under section 94.343, subdivision 4, and the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>10. Tax-forfeited land given in exchange is subject to reservations under section 94.344, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.36"></a><var>4.36</var>subdivision 4, and the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 10.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>(c) All deeds shall be recorded or registered in the county in which the lands lie.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Land status.</b> Except as provided under section 92.81, land received in <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>exchange for school trust land, university land, or other land under the control of the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>commissioner of natural resources is subject to the same trust, if any, and otherwise has <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>the same status as the land given in exchange. Land received in exchange for tax-forfeited <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>land is subject to a trust in favor of the governmental subdivision in which it lies and all <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>laws relating to tax-forfeited land.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[92.82] PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND WITHIN </b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var><b>BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS; COOK, LAKE, AND ST. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var><b>LOUIS COUNTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>(a) Notwithstanding sections 92.06, 92.13, 92.14, 92.45, 94.09, and 94.10, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>commissioner of natural resources may sell to the United States by private sale the surplus <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>land, including the land bordering public water, that is described in paragraph (d).<br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>(c) Notwithstanding sections 92.115, 92.12, and 94.10, an appraisal of the lands is <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>not required, and the value of the lands shall be determined in the same manner as the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>exchange with the United States of other state-owned lands within the Boundary Waters <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>Canoe Area Wilderness.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>(d) The land that may be sold is state-owned land under the control of the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>commissioner of natural resources and located within the boundary of the Boundary <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. The state-owned <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>lands may include the state land for which the school trust interest was extinguished <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>through condemnation, university lands granted to the state by acts of Congress, and all <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>other lands acquired by the state in any manner and under the control of the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>of natural resources.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>(e) Conveyance of state lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>to the United States will preserve the spectacular wild areas while producing economic <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>benefits for the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>(f) Payment for state lands for which the school trust interest was extinguished <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>through condemnation shall be used to pay the award under the condemnation action.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>    Sec. 6. <b>DELETIONS FROM STATE PARKS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>[85.012] [Subd. 28] Interstate State Park, Chisago County.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>following area is deleted from Interstate State Park: that part of Lots 8, 9, and 10 of Block <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>35 of the Plat of the Town of Taylor's Falls, on file and of record in the Chisago County <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>Recorder's Office, described as follows: beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot 10; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>thence on an assumed bearing of South 08 degrees 05 minutes 41 seconds West 151.46 feet <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>along the west line of said Lots 10, 9, and 8 to the southwest corner of said Lot 8; thence <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>South 89 degrees 51 minutes 29 seconds East 160.00 feet along the south line of said Lot 8; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 25 seconds East 150.00 feet to a point which is 140.00 <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 10 as measured along the north line thereof; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 29 seconds West 140.00 feet to the point of beginning.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>    Subd. 2. <b>[85.012] [Subd. 40] McCarthy Beach State Park, St. Louis County.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>The following area is deleted from McCarthy Beach State Park: that part of Government <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>Lot 1, Section 20, Township 60 North, Range 21 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>described as follows: commencing at meander corner #6 on the north line of said section; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the north <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>line of said section 100.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 31 degrees 35 <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>minutes 24 seconds East 409.70 feet to the centerline of McCarthy Beach Road; thence <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>North 20 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East along said centerline 374.52 feet to the north <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds West along the north <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>line of said section 347.53 feet to the point of beginning.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>    Sec. 7. <b>ADDITIONS TO STATE RECREATION AREAS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>[85.013] [Subd. 11b] Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area, </b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var><b>Meeker County.</b> The following area is added to the Greenleaf Lake State Recreation <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>Area, Meeker County: the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and Government <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, all in Section 20, Township 118 North, Range 30 West, Meeker County, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>Minnesota, LESS AND EXCEPT the following two tracts:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>(1) that part of Government Lot 8, Section 20, Township 118 North, Range 30 West, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>lying North of the south line of said Section 20 and East of a line at right angles to and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>beginning at a point on said line 734.6 feet East of its intersection with the centerline of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>County Road No. 169; and<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>(2) all that part of Government Lots 7 and 8 of Section 20, Township 118 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>Range 30 West, lying West of County Road No. 169.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>    Subd. 2. <b>[85.013] [Subd. 12a] Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation </b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var><b>Area, St. Louis County.</b> The following areas are added to the Iron Range Off-Highway <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>Vehicle Recreation Area:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>(1) that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 25, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>Township 58 North, Range 17 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota, lying southeasterly <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>of the DM &amp; IR Railroad; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>(2) the East 100 feet of the Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 58 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>Range 17 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>    Sec. 8. <b>DELETION FROM STATE RECREATION AREA.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var><b>[85.013] [Subd. 12a] Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, St. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var><b>Louis County. </b>The following areas are deleted from the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>Recreation Area:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>(1) that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, the Northwest <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, all <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>in Section 26, Township 58 North, Range 17 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota, lying <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>northwesterly of the Gilbert mine pit in said section;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>(2) that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 35, Township <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>58 North, Range 17 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota, lying northwesterly of Deep <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>Lake in said section; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>(3) the South Half of Section 36, except the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>Quarter, all in Township 58 North, Range 17 West, St. Louis County, Minnesota.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>    Sec. 9. <b>DELETION FROM STATE FOREST.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var><b>[89.021] [Subd. 18] Fond du Lac State Forest. </b>The following areas are deleted <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>from the Fond du Lac State Forest:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>(1) that part of Section 7 lying east of State Highway 23 and Sections 18, 19, and 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>of Township 48 North, Range 15 West; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>(2) that part of Sections 13 and 24 lying east of State Highway 23 and Section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>25 of Township 48 North, Range 16 West.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>    Sec. 10. <b>ADDITION TO STATE FOREST.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var><b>[89.021] [Subd. 35] Nemadji State Forest. </b>The following areas are added to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>the Nemadji State Forest:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>(1) that part of Section 7 lying east of State Highway 23 and Sections 18, 19, and 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>of Township 48 North, Range 15 West; and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>(2) that part of Sections 13 and 24 lying east of State Highway 23 and Section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>25 of Township 48 North, Range 16 West.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    Sec. 11. <b>MISSISSIPPI RIVER MANAGEMENT PLAN; CRITICAL AREA </b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var><b>ADMINISTRATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, parts 6105.0800 to 6105.0960, or other law to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>the contrary, those portions of the Mississippi River within the boundaries of the cities <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>of Dayton and Ramsey are exempt from designation as a component of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>wild, scenic, and recreational rivers system. <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>(b) The zoning standards in effect in the cities of Dayton and Ramsey on March 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>2012, shall become the minimum standards for future critical area ordinance approval by <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>the commissioner of natural resources, but the commissioner may, by written approval, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>allow varied standards, provided the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.15, are <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>satisfied.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>(c) For purposes of land use districts within the Mississippi River corridor critical <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>area under Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.15, the commissioner of natural resources <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>shall classify the city of Dayton as rural open space according to the governor's Executive <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>Order No. 79-19, published in the State Register on March 12, 1979.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>    Sec. 12. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var><b>WATER; BELTRAMI COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>Beltrami County may sell the tax-forfeited lands bordering public water that are described <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>in paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Beltrami County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>(1) parcel 01.00113.00;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>(2) parcel 01.00204.00;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>(3) parcel 34.00558.00; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>(4) parcel 34.00568.00.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>    Sec. 13. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var><b>WATER; BIG STONE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>Big Stone County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>in paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Big Stone County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>(1) Lots 1 to 12, Block 3, Original Plat; and<br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>(2) Outlot 160, city of Ortonville.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>    Sec. 14. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND; DAKOTA COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 94.09 and 94.10, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>of natural resources may sell by private sale the surplus land that is described in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>(c).<br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>and ensure accuracy. The commissioner may sell to the United States for less than the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>value of the land, as determined by the commissioner, but the conveyance must provide <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>that the land be managed for conservation purposes and reverts to the state if the United <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>States fails to manage the land for conservation purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>(c) The land that may be sold is located in Dakota County and is described as: that <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 27 North, Range <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>24 West, lying northwesterly of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>Railroad, and that part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>27 North, Range 24 West, described as follows: beginning at the northeast corner of said <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>East Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees 49 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>minutes 47 seconds West along the north line of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter, a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>distance of 127.6 feet; thence South 24 degrees 20 minutes 13 seconds West, a distance of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>437.59 feet; thence South 47 degrees 28 minutes 32 seconds West, a distance of 522.97 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>feet; thence South 1/2 degree 31 minutes 28 seconds East, a distance of 866.39 feet to the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>northwesterly line of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company Railroad; <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>thence North 44 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds East, along said northwesterly line, a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>distance of 130.52 feet to the east line of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>North 00 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds East, along the east line of said East Half of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 1,487.79 feet to the point of beginning; containing <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>30.72 acres, more or less.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>(d) The Department of Natural Resources has determined that the state's land <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>management interests would best be served if the land was conveyed to the United States. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>The land was part of the Black Dog Preserve Scientific and Natural Area, which was <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>de-designated by the commissioner, effective November 21, 2011. The United States, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>acting by and through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, wishes to acquire the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>land for inclusion in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>    Sec. 15. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var><b>WATER; GOODHUE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>Goodhue County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Goodhue County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>(1) part of Lot 3, Welch Township, Section 26, Township 114 North, Range 16 <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>West (parcel 46.126.0070); and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>(2) Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 6, Emerald Valley, city of Wanamingo (parcels <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>70.147.1010, 70.147.1020, 70.147.1030, 70.147.1040, and 70.147.1050).<br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>    Sec. 16. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var><b>WATERS; HENNEPIN COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45; 282.01, subdivision 1a; and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>282, Hennepin County may convey to a governmental subdivision of the state for no <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>consideration the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>(c).<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>and ensure accuracy. The conveyance must provide that the land reverts to the state if <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>the governmental subdivision stops using the land as a flood plain and open space and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>for wetland mitigation purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Hennepin County and is described as: that <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>part of Government Lot 3 lying South of the North 45 rods thereof and North of Nichols <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>Shoreland and lying westerly of Magda Drive, Section 36, Township 119 North, Range 22 <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>West (Hennepin County tax identification no. 36-119-22 11 0004).<br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>best served if the land is conveyed to a governmental subdivision of the state for use as a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>flood plain and open space and for wetland mitigation purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>    Sec. 17. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var><b>WATERS; HENNEPIN COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45; 282.01, subdivision 1a; and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>282, Hennepin County may convey to a governmental subdivision of the state for no <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>consideration the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>(c).<br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>and ensure accuracy. The conveyance must provide that the land reverts to the state if the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>governmental subdivision stops using the land for preservation of wetlands.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Hennepin County and is described as: <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>Government Lot 1, Section 19, Township 120 North, Range 22 West (Hennepin County <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>tax identification no. 19-120-22 22 0001).<br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>be best served if the land is conveyed to a governmental subdivision of the state for <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>preservation of wetlands.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>    Sec. 18. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var><b>WATERS; HENNEPIN COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45; 282.01, subdivision 1a; and <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>282, Hennepin County may convey to the city of Corcoran for no consideration the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>ensure accuracy. The conveyance must provide that the land reverts to the state if the city <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>of Corcoran stops using the land for a recreational trail and for storm water ponding.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Hennepin County and is described as: <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>Outlot A, Lake Jubert Estates (Hennepin County tax identification no. 29-119-23 43 0008).<br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>be best served if the land is conveyed to the city of Corcoran for a recreational trail and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>for storm water ponding.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>    Sec. 19. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS; ITASCA COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>282, Itasca County may sell by private sale to the adjoining landowner the tax-forfeited <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>lands that are described in paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors and <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>ensure accuracy. The purchaser must provide a certified survey of the parcel to be sold <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>that is acceptable to Itasca County and must pay all survey and appraisal costs.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>(c) The land to be sold is in Itasca County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>(1) a parcel of land situated in Government Lot 7, Section 14, Township 54 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>Range 27 West, more particularly described as follows: commencing at the southeast <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>corner of said Government Lot 7; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds West, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>bearing assigned along the east line of said Government Lot 7, a distance of 975.45 <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>feet to the point of beginning; thence North 59 degrees 29 minutes 01 seconds West <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>120.07 feet more or less to intersect a line that is 100.00 feet westerly of the east line <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>of said Government Lot 7; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds West on a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>line 100.00 feet westerly of the east line of said Government Lot 7, a distance of 50.41 <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>feet; thence North 23 degrees 18 minutes 59 seconds East 241.87 feet more or less to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>a 2-1/2 inch aluminum cap affixed to a 5/8 inch by 2-foot rebar along the east line of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>said Government Lot 7; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East along the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>east line of said Government Lot 7, a distance of 332.21 feet to the point of beginning <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>and there terminate; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>(2) the South 15 feet of the East 100 feet of the West 460 feet of the Northeast <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 10, Township 61 North, Range 23 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>    Sec. 20. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; KOOCHICHING </b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var><b>COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>Koochiching County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited lands that are described in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>ensure accuracy. Prior to the sale, the county shall grant an easement in accordance with <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 282.04, subdivision 4, to provide for public road access.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>(c) The land to be sold is in Koochiching County and is described as: the South Half <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 63 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>Range 25 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>    Sec. 21. <b>SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC WATERS; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var><b>LAKE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>Lake County may sell the tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters that are described in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>(c) The land to be sold is in Lake County and is described as Government Lot 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>Government Lot 3, and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, all in Section 36, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>Township 60 North, Range 7 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    Sec. 22. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; LAKE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>or other law to the contrary, Lake County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited land <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Lake County and is described as: the Northeast <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 19, Township 56 North, Range 9 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>    Sec. 23. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var><b>WATERS; MORRISON COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 282.01, subdivision 1a, and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>282, Morrison County may convey to a governmental subdivision of the state for less <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>than market value for public use as a park, the tax-forfeited land bordering public water <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>ensure accuracy. The conveyance must provide that the land be for public use as a park <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>and reverts to the state if the governmental subdivision of the state abandons such use.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Morrison County and is described as: <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>Government Lot 20, Section 18, Township 133 North, Range 31 West, Morrison County, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>less that part described as follows: beginning at the southwest corner of said Section 18; <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>thence North 0 degrees 01 minute 24 seconds East along the west line of said Section 18 a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>distance of 180.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East a distance <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>of 450.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 01 minute 24 seconds West a distance of 147.00 <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 776.83 feet to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>the westerly right-of-way of State Highway 10; thence southerly along said westerly <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>right-of-way line a distance of 14.61 feet along a nontangential curve concave to the East, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>having a radius of 5,789.58 feet and a central angle of 0 degrees 08 minutes 41 seconds, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>the chord of said curve bears South 0 degrees 14 minutes 53 seconds West; thence South 0 <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>degrees 10 minutes 32 seconds West along said westerly right-of-way line a distance of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>18.39 feet to the south line of said Section 18; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>seconds West along the southerly line of said Section 18 a distance of 1,226.72 feet to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>the point of beginning (parcel 410029000).<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>best served if the land is conveyed to a governmental subdivision for public use as a park.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>    Sec. 24. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var><b>WATER; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45, 94.09, and 94.10, the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>commissioner of natural resources may sell by private sale the surplus land bordering <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>public water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>ensure accuracy. The conveyance must be subject to the perpetual easement described in <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>paragraph (d).<br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>(c) The land that may be sold is located in St. Louis County and is described as: <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>that part of Government Lot 1, Section 20, Township 60 North, Range 21 West, St. Louis <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>County, Minnesota, described as follows: commencing at meander corner #6 on the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>north line of said section; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds East, assumed <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>bearing, along the north line of said section 100.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>South 31 degrees 35 minutes 24 seconds East 409.70 feet to the centerline of McCarthy <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>Beach Road; thence North 20 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East along said centerline <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>374.52 feet to the north line of said section; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 20 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>seconds West along the north line of said section 347.53 feet to the point of beginning, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>containing 1.4 acres, more or less. Subject to existing easements of record.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>(d) Prior to the sale of the land described in paragraph (c), the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>convey a perpetual easement according to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.631, for the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>benefit of Lots 50, 51, and 52 of the Plat of McCarthy's Beach over and across an existing <br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>driveway being a strip of land 16.5 feet in width, lying 8.25 feet on each side of the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>following described centerline: commencing at meander corner #6 on the north line of <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds East, assumed bearing, along <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>the north line of said section 196.98 feet to the centerline of an existing driveway and the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>point of beginning; thence South 20 degrees 14 minutes 17 seconds East 54.79 feet; <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>thence South 17 degrees 53 minutes 29 seconds East 47.03 feet; thence South 04 degrees <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>05 minutes 31 seconds East 44.44 feet; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 21 seconds <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>West 61.38 feet; thence South 04 degrees 27 minutes 18 seconds West 53.03 feet; thence <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>South 01 degree 47 minutes 03 seconds East 90.46 feet, more or less, to the centerline of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>McCarthy Beach Road and there terminating, containing 0.13 acres, more or less.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>(e) The land to be sold is part of a parcel that borders Big Sturgeon Lake. The <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>Department of Natural Resources has determined that the land is not needed for natural <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>resource purposes and that the state's land management interests would be best served if <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>the land were conveyed to an adjacent landowner to resolve an inadvertent trespass.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>    Sec. 25. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var><b>WATER; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>St. Louis County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>in paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>attorney general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>accuracy. The easement required under paragraph (c), clause (9), shall be memorialized <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>on the certificate of title according to Minnesota Statutes, section 508.49, upon filing of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>the instrument that creates the easement.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>(1) all of Government Lot 1, Section 26, Township 51 North, Range 13 West, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>lying South of the Duluth and Iron Range Railway, except the East 1,184.75 feet (parcel <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>010-2690-00520);<br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>(2) the West 135 feet of the East 1,184.75 feet of that part of Government Lot 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>Section 26, Township 51 North, Range 13 West, South of the Duluth and Iron Range <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>Railway (parcel 010-2690-00521);<br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>(3) the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 18, Township 58 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>Range 20 West (parcel 235-0010-03050);<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>(4) the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 34, Township 59 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>Range 20 West (parcel 235-0030-05460);<br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>(5) Government Lot 4, Section 11, Township 58 North, Range 16 West, except the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>railway right-of-way 5.55 acres and except that part West of County State-Aid Highway 4 <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>(parcel 260-0012-00150);<br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>(6) Government Lot 5, Section 11, Township 58 North, Range 16 West (parcel <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>260-0012-00160);<br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>(7) the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 22, Township 57 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>Range 18 West, except the North 250 feet of the East 600 feet and except the highway <br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>right-of-way (parcel 295-0016-00120);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>(8) Lot 7, Block 1, Reinkes Shore Lots, town of Cotton, Section 20, Township 54 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>North, Range 16 West (parcel 305-0043-00070);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>(9) the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 27, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>Township 52 North, Range 12 West (parcel 315-0020-04395). Prior to sale of this land, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>the commissioner of revenue shall grant an easement according to Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>section 282.37, to provide riparian protection and angler access. The easement must be <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>150 feet in width, lying 75 feet on each side of the centerline of the river;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>(10) Outlot 4, Rearrangement Eagles Nest, Section 22, Township 62 North, Range <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>14 West (parcel 317-0081-00100);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>(11) an undivided half interest in Government Lot 2, Section 33, Township 55 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>Range 16 West (parcel 320-0010-05400);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>(12)  an undivided half interest in Government Lot 2, Section 33, Township 55 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>Range 16 West (parcel 320-0010-05401);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>(13) Government Lot 2, Section 6, Township 55 North, Range 17 West, except the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>1.34 acres at the southwest corner (parcel 320-0020-00830);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>(14) the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 17, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>Township 62 North, Range 12 West (parcel 465-0010-02420);<br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>(15) the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 27, Township 61 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>North, Range 16 West (parcel 560-0011-04320); and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>(16) the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 3, Township 57 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>Range 15 West (parcel 570-0010-00370).<br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>    Sec. 26. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>or other law to the contrary, St. Louis County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>land described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>(1) Lot P, Block 18, Hunter/Markells Grassy Point Addition to Duluth, Section 13, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>Township 49 North, Range 15 West, except the railway right-of-way, including part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>adjacent vacated avenue and including part of the vacated street (parcel 010-2420-03700); <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>(2) the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 57 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>Range 19 West, except that part South of the railway right-of-way and except the 5.15 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>acres North of the railway right-of-way except beginning at a point 588 feet South of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>northeast corner on the east line; thence North 79 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds West a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>distance of 775 feet to the easterly right-of-way of County Highway 451; thence northerly <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>and easterly along the right-of-way to the easterly line of forty; thence South along the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>east line a distance of 516 feet to the point of beginning (parcel 290-0010-00990).<br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.27.0"></a><a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>    Sec. 27. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, or <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>other law to the contrary, St. Louis County shall sell the tax-forfeited land described in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>paragraph (c) to the city of Virginia. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 282.01, subdivision 1a, the county shall sell <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>the land to the city of Virginia for less than the appraised value, not to exceed $25,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and is described as: that part of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 8, Township 58 North, Range <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>17 West, commencing at the southwest corner of said forty; thence North 87 degrees 38 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>minutes 02 seconds East 124.67 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 23 degrees 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>minutes 20 seconds West 91.12 feet; thence North 87 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds East <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>parallel to the south line 252.66 feet; thence North 02 degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds West <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>415 feet; thence North 87 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds East 350 feet; thence South 02 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds East 500 feet to the south line of said forty; thence South <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>87 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds West 569.80 feet to the point of beginning; except <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>assuming the west line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter to bear North <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>01 degree 57 minutes 18 seconds West and commencing at the southwest corner of said <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>forty; thence run North 87 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds East along the south line 444.47 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>feet to the point of beginning; thence run North 02 degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds West <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>500 feet; thence North 87 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds East 250 feet; thence South 02 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds East 500 feet to the south boundary line of said forty; <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>thence South 87 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds West 250 feet to the point of beginning. <br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>1.61 acres. (parcel 090-0195-00205).<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.28.0"></a><a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>    Sec. 28. <b>SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LEASED LANDS; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Sale authorized.</b> Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>chapter 282, St. Louis County may in its sole discretion sell tax-forfeited lakeshore lots <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>that are currently leased. St. Louis County may also sell other adjacent tax-forfeited lands <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>under this section necessary for roadway access and the creation of conforming lot sizes.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Method of sale.</b> (a) The leaseholder of a leased parcel may purchase at <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>private sale the leased parcel and any other lands allocated to the parcel by the county <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>under subdivision 6 that is offered for sale under this section. The purchase price is the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>appraised value of the land under subdivision 3 exclusive of improvements on it. To <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>purchase a parcel, a leaseholder must pay in cash to the county an amount equal to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>appraised value of the land within 180 days from the date of mailing to or service of notice <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>of appraised value to the leaseholder by the county. The 180-day period runs from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>of mailing of a copy of the appraisal to the leaseholder at the address shown upon the most <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>recent lease agreement between the parties, exclusive of the date of mailing or service. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>The county may use any alternative method of notice under the Minnesota Rules of Civil <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>Procedure for the service of a summons and complaint.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>    (b) Except as provided under subdivision 8, if the leaseholder does not purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>the parcel so offered, the county may offer the lands for sale at public auction under the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>282.01, subdivision 3</statute_ref>. If a person other than <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>the leaseholder purchases the parcel, the purchaser must make payment in full to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>leaseholder in the manner provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>92.06, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>for the value of any improvements as determined under subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>    (c) Failure of a purchaser to comply with the terms of payment voids the sale and the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>property may be reoffered for sale.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Appraisal.</b> (a) An appraisal must be made in accordance with Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>282.01, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, except as modified by this subdivision. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>Improvements that are owned by the lessee must be appraised separately.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>    (b) The county shall select the appraiser. The appraiser selected must meet the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>minimal appraisal standards established by the federal Farmers Home Administration or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>the federal Veterans Administration, and be licensed under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var><statute_ref>82B.03</statute_ref>, to appraise the property to be sold.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    (c) The costs of appraisal must be allocated by the county to the lots offered for sale <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>and the successful purchaser on each lot shall reimburse the county for the appraisal costs <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>allocated to the lot purchased. If no one purchases a lot, the county is responsible for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>the appraisal cost.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>    (d) If a leaseholder disagrees with the appraised value of the leasehold improvements, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>the leaseholder may select an appraiser that meets the qualifications in paragraph (b) to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>reappraise the improvements. The leaseholder must give notice of intent to object to the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>appraised value of the improvements within ten days of the date of the mailing or service <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>of notice under subdivision 2, paragraph (a). The reappraisal must be delivered by the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>leaseholder to the county auditor within 60 days of the date of mailing or service of notice <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>of appraised value under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), or the initial appraisal shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>conclusive. The leaseholder is responsible for the costs of the reappraisal. If the parcel is <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>reappraised within the time required in this paragraph and the county and the leaseholder <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>fail to agree on the value of the improvements by a date set by the county, each of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>appraisers shall agree upon the selection of a third appraiser to conduct a third appraisal <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>that shall be conclusive as to the value of the improvements. The cost of this appraisal <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>must be paid equally by the county and the leaseholder.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Proceeds.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the proceeds from <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>the sale of land described in subdivision 1 must be deposited by the county into an <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>environmental trust fund as provided in Laws 1998, chapter 389, article 16, section 31, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>subdivision 4, as amended.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>(b) The following amounts may be withheld by a county board and not deposited <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>into an environmental trust fund: the costs of appraisal, abstracts, and surveys; money <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>received from a sale that is attributable to land owned by a county in fee; amounts paid to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>lessees for improvements; and the costs of sale to lessees or other parties, including the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>costs of advertising, realtors, and closing services.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Survey.</b> (a) Prior to offering it for sale, St. Louis County shall have each <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>lot surveyed by a licensed surveyor.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>    (b) The costs of the survey must be allocated by the county to the lots offered for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>sale and the successful purchaser on each lot shall reimburse the county for the survey <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>costs allocated to the lot purchased. If no one purchases the lot, the county is responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>for the survey costs. All surveying must be conducted by a licensed surveyor.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Adding lands; zoning conformance.</b> Any lands to be sold under this <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>section must be considered lots of record for zoning purposes. Whenever possible, St. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>Louis County may add land to the lots offered for sale to permit conformance with zoning <br/>
<a id="pl.20.36"></a><var>20.36</var>requirements. The added lands must be included in the appraised value of the lot.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Roadways.</b> St. Louis County has the authority to designate whether <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>roads within minor subdivisions under the county platting and subdivision ordinance <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>are public or private.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Opt out; continuation of lease.</b> The leaseholder may elect not to purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>the leased parcel if offered for sale under this section and instead continue in the annual <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>lease program with the county, not to exceed the lifetime of the leaseholder. The fee for a <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>lease under this subdivision shall include the amount of the estimated property tax on the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>parcel if it had been returned to private ownership.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Sunset.</b> This section expires five years after the effective date.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.29.0"></a><a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>    Sec. 29. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Private sale of land.</b> (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>section 373.01, or any other law to the contrary, St. Louis County may, without advertising <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>for bids, sell and convey directly to the current lessee or its assigns the land described in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>paragraph (b). The consideration must be in an amount negotiated between the county and <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>the lessee or its assigns. The conveyance must be executed by October 31, 2014.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>(b) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and consists of the parcel of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>property known as the Chris Jensen Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center and adjacent property, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>all located within the following legal description: a parcel of land located within the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>Northwest Quarter, Section 16, Township 50 North, Range 14 West of the Fourth Principal <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>Meridian lying west of Rice Lake Road.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>(c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 373.01, or any other law to the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>contrary, St. Louis County may include some or all tangible and intangible personal <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>property associated with the Chris Jensen Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center as part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>negotiated sale price.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>(d) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the St. Louis county attorney. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>The county attorney may change the land description in paragraph (b) to implement the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>intent of St. Louis County.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>(e) The lessee is providing under the lease nursing home services formerly provided <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>by the county, and the county has determined that its land management interests are best <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>served if the ownership of the property is transferred to the lessee or its assigns.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Disposition of lease.</b> Upon the conveyance, the existing lease of the real <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>and personal property is merged into the fee ownership.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.30.0"></a><a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>    Sec. 30. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var><b>WATER; WASHINGTON COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Washington County <br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Washington County and is described as: Block <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>21, Division No. 1, St. Paul Park, together with the south half of vacated Second Avenue <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>adjacent to the north side of Block 21 and the west half of Front Street adjacent to the east <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>side of Block 21 (parcel 02.027.22.41.0011).<br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>(d) The sale would be to an adjacent landowner and the Department of Natural <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>Resources has determined that the land is not appropriate for the department to manage.<br/>