as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/16/2016 11:47am
A bill for an act
relating to state lands; authorizing conveyance of certain tax-forfeited land that
borders public water.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Carver County may
convey the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in paragraph (c) to
Carver County for less than the assessed market value as determined by the county board.
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(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general and provide
that the land reverts to the state if Carver County stops using the land for the public
purpose described in paragraph (d). The attorney general may make changes to the land
description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.
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(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Carver County and is described as: Outlot
B, Tuscany Village, city of Watertown (PID 85.4450550).
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(d) Carver County has determined that the land is needed by the county for public
use, which may include but is not limited to open space, trails, or a wetland bank
restoration project according to Minnesota Statutes, sections 103G.222 to 103G.2243, in
which a conditional use deed or deed restrictions may be recorded.
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