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Des Lacs refuge manager briefs commissioners on potential Audubon land purchase; tax impact to be studied
Summary
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge manager described a potential land purchase through the National Audubon Society covering parcels in McGahan Township; the board agreed to research taxation and continue discussion at future meetings.
Chad Zorn, manager of the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, briefed the board on a potential land purchase through the National Audubon Society that would include several parcels in Section 33, Township 156 North, Range 89 West (McGahan Township). Zorn described the acquisition process as "very complex" and time consuming.
Commissioners asked staff to research taxation impacts and other implications; Zorn said refuge staff would contact real‑estate representatives to move the process forward. The minutes record that commissioners will continue research and hold further discussion at upcoming meetings; no sale price or funding source was specified in the minutes.
