2015 Report on Potential Right of Way Conveyance Parcels

This report is issued to comply with Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.44, subdivision 1a as amended during the 2014 legislative session.

(a) The commissioner is encouraged to examine all real property owned by the state and under the custodial control of the department to decide whether any real property may be suitable for sale or some other means of disposal.
(b) The commissioner may not sell or otherwise dispose of property under this subdivision unless: (1) an analysis, which must consider any relevant nonmotorized transportation plans or in the absence of such plans, demographic and development factors affecting the regions, demonstrates that (i) the property or a portion of it is not reasonably suitable for bicycle or pedestrian facilities, and (ii) there is not a likelihood of bicycle or pedestrian facility development involving the property; or (2) the use of the property for bicycle or pedestrian facilities is protected by deed restriction, easement, agreement, or other means.
(c) The commissioner shall report the findings under paragraph (a) to the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance by March 1 of each odd-numbered year. The report may be submitted electronically.