HF 3247

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/10/2022 02:06pm

A bill for an act
relating to state lands; authorizing private sale of certain tax-forfeited land in St.
Louis County.

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

Section 1. new text begin PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, or
other law to the contrary, St. Louis County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited lands
described in paragraph (c).
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new text begin (b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.
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new text begin (c) The lands to be sold are located in St. Louis County and are described as:
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new text begin (1) Lots 23 through 30, including part of adjacent vacant alley, Block 54, Bay View
Addition to Duluth No. 2, Township 49, Range 15, Section 11 (parcel identification number
010-0230-03300); and
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new text begin (2) Lot 2, except the South 760 feet, Township 62, Range 20, Section 18 (part of parcel
identification number 430-0010-02916).
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new text begin (d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best
be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.
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