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(1) free of charge as long as it continues to be used for the AUTHORIZED PUBLIC USE
<br />A county may convey tax -forfeited property free of charge to a governmental subdivision that uses the land
<br />for an authorized public use.
<br />Authorized public use means a use that allows an indefinite segment of the public to physically use and enjoy
<br />the property in numbers appropriate to its size and use, or is for a public service facility. (M.S. 282.01, Subd.
<br />la, para (e)). The limitations of authorized public uses are enumerated in statute. The following list details the
<br />only property uses valid under the term "authorized public use":
<br />1. A road, or right -of way for a road. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. la, para. (e)(1)).
<br />2. A park that is both available to, and accessible by, the public that contains amenities such as campgrounds,
<br />playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, or shelters. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. la, para. (e)(2)).
<br />3. Trails for walking, bicycling, snowmobiling, or other recreational purposes, along with a reasonable amount
<br />of surrounding land maintained in its natural state. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. 1a, para. (e)(3)).
<br />4. Transit facilities for buses, light rail transit, commuter rail or passenger rail, including transit ways, park-and-
<br />ride lots, transit stations, maintenance and garage facilities, and other facilities related to a public transit
<br />system. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. la, para. (e)(4)).
<br />5. Public beaches or boat launches. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. la, para. (e)(5)).
<br />6. Public parking. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. 1a, para. (e)(6)).
<br />7. Civil recreation or conference facilities. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. 1a, para. (e)(7))
<br />8. Public service facilities such as fire halls, police stations, lift stations, water towers, sanitation facilities,
<br />water treatment facilities, and administrative offices. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. la, para (e)(8)).
<br />CONDITIONAL USE DEEDS. The state deed which is issued by the Department of Revenue (DOR) for this
<br />method of acquisition is commonly called a conditional use deed. A conditional use deed contains two clauses
<br />that distinguish it from other state deeds. One states the authorized public use, and the other declares that
<br />the title is restricted by the authorized public use. This means that the title will revert to the state if the parcel
<br />does not continue to be used for the authorized public use. (M.S. 282.01, Subd. 1c)
<br />The county auditor must present the governmental subdivision's conveyance request to the county board.
<br />Approval by the county board is completed by resolution.
<br />The resolution should contain the following information: (1) a statement approving the conveyance, (2) the
<br />names of the governmental subdivisions, (3) the identification number (PID) of each parcel, (4) a summary of
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