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TAX FORFEITED LAND CONVEYANCE <br />Position: <br />Washington County supports legislation authorizing the sale of this parcel to the County for market <br />value. <br />Issue: <br />Parcel 32.032.20.33.0001 in the City of Scandia forfeited to the State of Minnesota in 1938. The <br />forfeited land parcel is approximately .41 acres and includes approximately 277.6 feet of waterfront on <br />Big Marine Lake. The parcel is adjacent to Big Marine Park Reserve and is not accessible by road. <br />Washington County desires to include this property in the Big Marine Park Reserve to protect the <br />property and allow public enjoyment of the property. Minnesota statute requires the sale of tax <br />forfeited land with 150 feet or more of waterfront to be authorized by special legislation. <br />Support and Opposition: <br />The City of Scandia does not desire this parcel. The county contacted the Minnesota Department of <br />Natural Resources (DNR) and the DNR indicated that they would not object to special legislation <br />authorizing the sale of this parcel to Washington County. <br />Previous Consideration: <br />None <br />No Action: <br />If no action is taken the parcel will continue to be an administrative burden and unavailable for public <br />use or enjoyment. <br />24 <br />