HF4644

Purpose

Authorize the transfer of a specific piece of surplus state land in Washington County to the city of Marine on Saint Croix at no cost, with safety checks and corrections to the land description as needed.

Main Provisions

• Affects surplus state land in Washington County, described as part of Block 47 of MARINE, to be conveyed to the city of Marine on Saint Croix.
• The conveyance is for no consideration (a donation from the state to the city).
• Approval required: the transfer may occur only with approval by the Minnesota Historical Society’s Executive Council.
• Authority to adjust the land description: the Minnesota Historical Society may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.
• Legal basis for the action: the bill allows this conveyance to proceed notwithstanding certain existing statutes (specifically, it overrides Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.281 to 16B.298 or any other law to the contrary for this transaction).
• Specific parcel details: the land is described by a boundary description tied to a particular map/plat (Block 47, MARINE) with defined starting points and boundary lines, forming the tract to be conveyed.

Process and Oversight

• Involves the Minnesota Historical Society (as the approving authority) and its Executive Council.
• The director of the Minnesota Historical Society acts to carry out the conveyance, subject to Executive Council approval.
• The description may be corrected to ensure accuracy before transfer.

Implications

• The state would relinquish a defined surplus parcel to a city government without payment.
• This action is limited to the described tract and does not automatically apply to other land.
• The transfer may impact property ownership and land use within Marine on Saint Croix, aligning the land with local planning or public-use goals.

Signficant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill uses a “notwithstanding” provision to override certain existing statutes (16B.281 to 16B.298 or other laws) for this specific conveyance, enabling the transfer despite any conflicting rules.

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