11-17-2025 - Agenda Packet Planning Commission - Full Packet

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Landowners Bill of Rights The State pays the abstracting and recording fees related to the sale. If your property is held as security for a loan or advance of credit that requires or permits the imposition of a pre- payment penalty, this penalty shall also be reimbursed by the State. The costs of clearing title defects, payment of taxes and related attorney's fees are not reimbursable. Method of Payment Payment for the land is mailed to the landowner after the signed deed or other conveyance document has been recorded and the abstract brought up to date. Depending on the County Recorder's workload, this may take anywhere from two to four weeks. Assuming your title is marketable and you act expeditiously to complete the transaction, payment must be made no later than 90 days after the Notice of Election to Purchase. You may choose to be paid in either a lump sum or in up to four separate payments. The State does not pay interest on monies held during an installment agreement. Vacating Your Property You have the right to continue occupancy of your property until 90 days after the date of the deed. You may stay an addition 90 days by paying a fair market rent to the State, with the prior written approval of the management program for which your property is being purchased. If you do not vacate your property within 180 days of the date of the deed, you will automatically waive your right to any relocation benefits to which you may otherwise be entitled. Relocation Benefits The State is obligated to pay relocation expense any time they displace owners or tenants from their residences, displace a business or cause a business to cease operating. Moving expenses are the most common relocation benefit. A relocation advisor is assigned to work with anyone who might be displaced by State land acquisition to guide them in locating a new home or business. Le ag 1 Rights You have the right to accept or reject the State's offer for your property. If you accept the offer, you may receive or waive any relocation assistance, services, payments and benefits. You also have the right to accept the State's offer for the property and to contest the relocation benefits. You have the right to seek the advice of any attorney regarding any aspect of your land sale. You also have the right to have the State acquire your land by condemnation at your written request and with the agreement of the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The primary laws governing Department of Natural Resources land acquisition procedures are, Public Law 91-646 and Minnesota Statutes Section 84.0274. For further information, contact: Department of Natural Resources Bureau of LandAcquisition and Exchange Section 500 Lafayette Road, Box 30 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4030 (612) 296-4097 Page 22 274