HF 1560

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/25/2021 03:22pm

A bill for an act
relating to Goodhue County; modifying conditions to allow certain land transfers.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin GOODHUE COUNTY; LAND TRANSFERS.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 373.01, subdivision 1, paragraph (a),
clause (3), Goodhue County may sell, lease, or otherwise convey county-owned land that
abuts Lake Byllesby to adjoining property owners who after the transfer will have direct
access to Lake Byllesby. Any sale, lease, or other conveyance must be for the market value
of the property as appraised by the county. A sale, lease, or other conveyance under this
section must reserve to the county mineral rights according to Minnesota Statutes, section
373.01, and flowage easements relating to water levels of Lake Byllesby.
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new text begin (b) This section does not apply to any county-owned land that has been developed by
the county as public parkland.
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Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; LOCAL APPROVAL.
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new text begin This act is effective the day after the governing body of Goodhue County and its chief
clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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