SF 1052

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/06/2013 08:43am

A bill for an act
relating to state lands; authorizing public sale of certain tax-forfeited land
bordering public water.

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

Section 1. new text begin PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC
WATER; CARLTON COUNTY.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
Carlton County may sell the tax-forfeited lands bordering public water that are described
in paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.
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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 Carlton County and are described as:
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new text begin (1) Government Lot 1, Section 6, Township 49 North, Range 18 West (parcel ID
number 92-010-0900);
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new text begin (2) Government Lot 3, Section 6, Township 49 North, Range 18 West (parcel ID
number 92-010-0960);
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new text begin (3) the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter or Government Lot 3, Section
31, Township 49 North, Range 18 West (parcel ID number 92-034-5790);
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new text begin (4) that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 3, Township
48 North, Range 21 West, described as: commencing at the northwest corner of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 800 feet; thence East 150
feet; thence North 800 feet; thence West 150 feet to the point of beginning, subject to
Highway 210 easement, Section 3, Township 48 North, Range 21 West (parcel ID number
29-140-0240); and
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new text begin (5) Lots 1 to 4, Block 1, Tamarack Acres, Section 10, Township 48 North, Range 21
West (parcel ID numbers 57-230-0020, 57-230-0040, 57-230-0060, and 57-230-0080).
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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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Sec. 2. new text begin FOND DU LAC RESERVATION LANDS.
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new text begin If a parcel of land subject to sale under Minnesota Statutes, sections 282.01 to
282.13, includes land within the Fond du Lac Indian reservation, the Carlton County
auditor shall first offer the land to the Fond du Lac band of Chippewa Indians for sale at
the appraised value. The cost of any survey or appraisal must be added to and made a part
of the appraised value. To determine whether the band wants to buy the land, the Carlton
County auditor shall give written notice to the band. If the band wants to buy the land, the
band shall submit a written offer to the Carlton County auditor within two weeks after
receiving the notice. If the offer is for at least the appraised value, the Carlton County
auditor shall accept it.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of
Carlton County and its chief clerical officer timely comply with Minnesota Statutes,
section 645.021.
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