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Board approves fall land-auction terms, several easements and removes parcel from tax-forfeited auction
Summary
Pine County commissioners approved terms for the 2025 fall land auction, approved resolutions for an adjoining-owner auction, authorized easement purchases, and removed one parcel from the tax-forfeited auction to consider a rehabilitation program with Carrick Township.
The Pine County Board approved a package of land-related actions on Wednesday, including terms and conditions for the 2025 fall tax-forfeit land auction, authorization of easement purchases on specific parcels, and removal of one parcel from the tax-forfeited auction to consider a replacement and rehabilitation program.
Key actions approved - Authorized inclusion of parcels in the Sept. 19, 2025 in-person land auction and approved terms and conditions for the sale; the board approved Resolution 2025-27 setting the 2025 Pine County tax-forfeit land auction sale terms and conditions and authorized the board chair and county administrator to sign. - Approved a separate resolution (2025-28) for a tax-forfeit auction limited to adjoining property owners, and authorized signatures. - Removed PID 16.0280.00 from the tax-forfeited auction and directed staff to consider a replacement and rehabilitation program in conjunction with Carrick Township. - Authorized purchase of two easements across PID 32-0088 from Mark and Christine Bartels and Ryan Stefan for $2,500 to ensure access to portion of tax-forfeit land PID 32-0097; this action had previously been approved by the county board and was clarified in the meeting record. - Approved Resolution 2025-29 establishing a nonexclusive public easement on the Old Town Roads (abandoned New Dozie Town Road easement) and Resolution 2025-30 authorizing an easement across PID 20.0470 for Jet Ty Yang and Parler Moore, with the purchase price and definition to be brought back to the board by Aug. 5, 2027 for final approval.
Why it matters These actions govern how Pine County disposes of tax-forfeited land and manages property access through easements; the auction terms and the rehabilitation program decision affect adjoining landowners and township planning. Auditors explained that the county’s land fund is supported by forfeiture receipts, timber sales and other revenues, not exclusively by forfeitures.
Clarifying details - Parcel removed from auction: PID 16.0280.00 (removed to consider rehabilitation program with Carrick Township). - Easement purchase: PID 32-0088; purchase price noted as $2,500 for access to PID 32-0097. - Timeline for easement final approval: purchase price/definition to be brought back to the board no later than Aug. 5, 2027 (deadline set to ensure completion or sunset).
Speakers cited - Kelly Schroeder — County Auditor-Treasurer (explained forfeiture funding and timelines) - County land advisory staff and committee members (presented recommendations)
Ending The board approved the auction and easement resolutions and removed one parcel from immediate auction consideration, directing staff and townships to pursue rehabilitation or access arrangements before further board action.
