Subdivision 1. Petition. (a) Proceedings to enlarge an existing watershed district must be initiated by a petition filed with the board. The required signatures on a petition to enlarge are the same as for an establishment petition, but the percentages must be calculated only with reference to the territory that is proposed to be added to the watershed district. The petition must:
(1) state that the area to be added is contiguous to the existing watershed district;
(2) state that the area can be feasibly administered by the managers of the existing watershed district;
(3) state reasons why adding the area to the existing watershed district would be conducive to the public health and welfare;
(4) include a map of the affected area;
(5) state the name of the proposed enlarged watershed district, if other than that of the existing watershed district; and
(6) state a request for the addition of the proposed territory.
(b) The petition must be served on the board and affected watershed districts, and the board must proceed as prescribed for an establishment petition.
(c) The requirement of notice and public hearings is as prescribed for the establishment petition.
Subd. 2. Board order. (a) After the hearing, if the board determines that the enlargement of the watershed district as asked for in the petition would be for the public welfare and public interest and the purpose of this chapter would be served, the board shall, by making findings and an order, enlarge the watershed district and file a certified copy of the findings and order with the secretary of state.
(b) The name of the watershed district may be changed by order of the board if requested in the petition to enlarge the watershed district.
Subd. 3. Distribution of managers in enlarged watershed district. If the enlarged watershed district affects more than one county, the distribution of the managers among the counties affected shall be as directed by the board in the order enlarging the watershed district.
1990 c 391 art 4 s 15; 1995 c 199 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 103D — Watershed Districts
Section 103D.011 — Definitions.
Section 103D.501 — Construction And Administration.
Section 103D.505 — Reference To Other Drainage Laws.
Section 103D.511 — Certain Condemnation Provisions; Applicability.
Section 103D.515 — Preexisting And Improved Water Rights.
Section 103D.521 — Rights Assured Due Process Of Law.
Section 103D.525 — Proceedings After Faulty Notices.
Section 103D.531 — Continuance Of Hearings.
Section 103D.535 — Appellate Procedures And Review.
Section 103D.537 — Appeals Of Rules, Permit Decisions, And Orders.
Section 103D.539 — Informal Resolution Of Disputes.
Section 103D.541 — Appeal Of Court Order.
Section 103D.545 — Enforcement.
Section 103D.551 — Enforcing Rules And Orders.
Section 103D.101 — Board Of Water And Soil Resources.
Section 103D.105 — Board Hearings.
Section 103D.111 — Appeal Of Board Orders.
Section 103D.201 — Watershed District Purposes.
Section 103D.205 — Establishment Petition.
Section 103D.211 — Auditor's Certification Of Petitioners.
Section 103D.215 — Director's Report.
Section 103D.221 — Establishment Hearing; Notice.
Section 103D.225 — Hearing And Order To Establish.
Section 103D.231 — Dismissing Establishment Proceedings.
Section 103D.251 — Watershed District Boundary Changes.
Section 103D.255 — Withdrawing Territory.
Section 103D.261 — Proceedings To Enlarge Watershed District.
Section 103D.265 — Consolidating Districts.
Section 103D.271 — Procedure For Terminating Watershed District.
Section 103D.301 — Distribution Of Manager Positions.
Section 103D.305 — Increasing Number Of Managers.
Section 103D.311 — Appointing Managers.
Section 103D.321 — Principal Place Of Business.
Section 103D.331 — Advisory Committee.
Section 103D.335 — District And Managers' Powers.
Section 103D.337 — Technical Advisory Committees.
Section 103D.351 — Annual Report.
Section 103D.355 — Annual Audit.
Section 103D.401 — Watershed Management Plan.
Section 103D.405 — Revised Watershed Management Plan.
Section 103D.411 — Amendment Of Watershed Management Plan And Revised Watershed Management Plan.
Section 103D.601 — Project Initiated By Managers.
Section 103D.605 — Project Constructed With Government Aid Or As Part Of Plan.
Section 103D.611 — Construction By Government Agencies.
Section 103D.615 — Emergency Projects.
Section 103D.621 — Drainage Improvements.
Section 103D.625 — Drainage Systems In Watershed District.
Section 103D.631 — Maintaining Projects.
Section 103D.635 — Repairs And Improvements Exceeding Normal Maintenance.
Section 103D.641 — Work Without Bid.
Section 103D.701 — Project Initiation.
Section 103D.705 — Project Petition.
Section 103D.711 — Engineer's Report.
Section 103D.715 — Appraisers; Determining Benefits And Damages.
Section 103D.721 — Managers; Determining Benefits And Damages.
Section 103D.725 — Benefited Property; Determination.
Section 103D.729 — Water Management District.
Section 103D.730 — Stormwater Facilities.
Section 103D.731 — Appraisers' Report; Examination.
Section 103D.735 — Hearing On Petition And Reports.
Section 103D.741 — Final Hearing Notice.
Section 103D.745 — Final Hearing.
Section 103D.801 — Procedure When Contract Is Not Let.
Section 103D.805 — Filing Managers' Order Establishing Project.
Section 103D.811 — Bids For Construction.
Section 103D.815 — Controlling Contracts.
Section 103D.821 — Bridge Or Grade Removal; Passage Of Equipment.
Section 103D.901 — Assessments; Levies.
Section 103D.905 — Funds Of Watershed District.
Section 103D.921 — District Court To Create Preliminary Fund.