HF 450

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to state lands; authorizing private sale of
certain surplus state land bordering public water.

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

Section 1. new text begin PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND BORDERING
PUBLIC WATER; WASHINGTON COUNTY.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45,
94.09, and 94.10, the commissioner of natural resources may sell
by private sale the surplus land bordering public water that is
described in paragraph (c).
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new text begin (b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the
attorney general for consideration no less than the appraised
value of the land. The attorney general may make necessary
changes to the legal description to correct errors and ensure
accuracy.
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new text begin (c) The land to be sold is located in Washington County and
is described as:
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new text begin part of Government Lot 6, Section 5, Township 29, Range 21,
being the South 45 feet lying east of the road, subject to
an easement (lot ID# 05.029.21.41.0001).
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new text begin (d) The commissioner has determined that the land is no
longer needed for any natural resource purpose and that the
state's land management interests would best be served if the
land was returned to private ownership.
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