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OFFICE OF THE LAND COMMISSIONER <br />COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br />109 Court House <br />ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA <br />55102 <br />ANTHONY J. REITER, Commissionor <br />To the Clerks: <br />Subject: CLnssificatlull of Tax Forfeited Lands and Related flatters <br />The Classifivatiun of tax fnrfcitod lands Is governed by Minnesota <br />Statutes ClcapCer 282.01, which reads in part: <br />"All parcels of ]and becoming the property of the state in trust under <br />the provisions of any law now existing or hereafter enacted declaring <br />the forfeiture of lands to the state for taxes, shall be classified by <br />the county board of the county wherein such parcels lie as conservation <br />or non -conservation," <br />As Ramsey County is basically urban, forfeited lands usually lie in <br />developed areas and are classified ns non -conservation lands by the <br />County Board. Such classification is subject to thu approval of the <br />local governing body. <br />After classification by the county board, lists of forfeitures are nrn- <br />scnted to the political subdivision wherein the land!: lie, for approval <br />of the classifiration. The local governing body then determines whether <br />such lands should be acquired for a public purpose or give approval of <br />sale. <br />if the lands are to be acquired for public purposes, vour attorney will <br />ndvisc you about the procedure for applying for it deed, or you can call <br />this office. Attached is it copy of County Board Resolution No. 80-485 <br />dated Play 19, 1980, which states that local governmental subdivisions <br />shall pay an appraisal value for conveyance of tax forfeited lands which <br />are to be used for re -sale purposes. If it is determined said lands are ' <br />to be acquired for re -sale purposes, please contact us so that appraised <br />values may be set. <br />Following is the policy of maintenance of such forfeited lands: <br />Costs incurred by local government for removal of buildings, trees, weeds <br />or debris should be certified to the county auditor for collection. <br />When the tax forfeited land is sold, such charges may then be recovered <br />as other charges for local improvements in the distribution of receipts <br />from sales income. <br />Please call if von have anv questions concerning tax forfeited lands. <br />Our office will be happy to help you in any way we can. <br />OFFICE, OF THE LAND CGHfITSSIONER <br />292.7087 <br />