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Duluth council reviews multi-step transfer to convey strip of Gary/New Duluth land to JOTO LLC
Summary
City staff explained the council must accept tax-forfeit land from St. Louis County and pass related resolutions and an ordinance before the parcel can be conveyed to JOTO LLC; questions focused on the county transfer process, planning review and the ordinance’s timing.
Vice President Nephew opened discussion of a multi-part property transfer that would have the city accept tax-forfeit land from St. Louis County and then convey a small, oddly shaped parcel in the Gary/New Duluth neighborhood to JOTO LLC.
City staff described the transfer as a corrective step for a parcel “that really lies in the middle of an existing parcel” and said county rules require the land first be conveyed to the city before it can be transferred to a private owner.
The matter came up during the council’s agenda review, when Councilor Kennedy asked staff to “pack that a little bit” and explain why three related items were on the agenda. City staff member Stalling said the parcel appears to be an oversight dating back several years…
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