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Property Records and Taxpayer Services
Jennifer Wagenius Director Steve Gransee Taxpayer Services Division Manager
August 22, 2013
Lake Elmo City Hall
City Clerk
3800 Laverne Ave. N.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Re: Tax Forfeited Parcels
City Clerk:
Enclosed is a classification listing of non-conservation land located in your city. The parcels described in the listing
forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of property taxes. I will be requesting the County Board to classify
the parcels as non-conservation at a September meeting.
As required under M.S. 282.01, we request that the City review and either approve the parcel(s) for public auction or
auction to adjacent owners or request a conveyance to your city for an authorized public use or public purpose. We
request a letter listing the parcel(s) approved for sale or to withhold from sale. If requesting a conveyance, contact us
for specifics on required forms and other information.
Your request(s) will be contingent upon the Department of Natural Resources’ approval of the classification and sale.
Please keep in mind that the previous owner may still be allowed to repurchase their forfeited property at anytime
during this period.
Special assessments that were levied before the forfeiture do not need to be certified to this office. They were
canceled at forfeiture and will be paid from the sale price, if adequate funds are available. If the sale price is not high
enough to fully pay the unpaid taxes and special assessments, some or all of the special assessments levied prior to
forfeiture may be reassessed by the city. Special assessments that are levied after the forfeiture should be certified to
this office. They will be added to the appraised value and paid from the sale price.
Please be advised that if the City Council fails to respond within sixty (60) days of the date of this letter, the classification
and sale will be deemed to be approved by the city.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by calling 651-430-8272 or by email at
steve.gransee@co.washington.mn.us
Sincerely,
Steve Gransee
Taxpayer Services Division Manager
Enc. Parcels Forfeited Listing