Subdivision 1. Petition. Upon receipt of a petition signed by at least 25 percent of the property owners within the territory of the proposed district, before the effective date of its establishment as specified in section 365A.05, the establishment shall be in abeyance pending referendum vote within the boundaries of the proposed district.
Subd. 2. Election. The town board shall hold a special election within the boundaries of the proposed district on a date authorized by section 205.10, subdivision 3a. The question submitted and voted upon by the property owners within the territory of the proposed district must be phrased substantially as follows:
"Shall a subordinate service district be established to provide (service or services to be provided) financed by (revenue sources)?"
If a majority of those voting on the question favor creation of the district, the district shall begin upon certification of the vote by the town clerk. The town clerk shall administer the election.
1989 c 277 art 2 s 53; 2017 c 92 art 2 s 16
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 365A — Subordinate Service Districts
Section 365A.01 — Towns; Subordinate Service Districts; Purpose.
Section 365A.02 — Definitions.
Section 365A.03 — Establishment Of Service District.
Section 365A.05 — Publication And Effective Date.
Section 365A.06 — Reverse Referendum.
Section 365A.07 — Expansion Of Boundaries Of A District.
Section 365A.095 — Petition For Removal Of District; Procedure; Refund Of Surplus.