Subdivision 1. Petition. Upon receipt of a petition signed by five percent of the qualified voters within the territory of the proposed district prior to the effective date of its creation as specified in section 375B.06, the creation shall be held in abeyance pending referendum vote of all qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the proposed district.
Subd. 2. Election. The county board shall make arrangements for the holding of a special election on a date authorized by section 205.10, subdivision 3a, within the boundaries of the proposed district. The question to be submitted and voted upon by the qualified voters within the territory of the proposed district shall be phrased substantially as follows:
"Shall a subordinate service district be established in order 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 proposed district, the district shall be deemed created upon certification of the vote by the county auditor. The county auditor shall administer the election.
1982 c 507 s 14; 2017 c 92 art 2 s 19
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Chapter 375B — County Subordinate Service Districts
Section 375B.01 — Purpose Of Subordinate Governmental Service Districts.
Section 375B.03 — Establishment Of Service Districts.
Section 375B.04 — Creation By County Board.
Section 375B.05 — Creation By Petition.
Section 375B.06 — Publication And Effective Date.
Section 375B.08 — Enlarging A Subordinate Service District.
Section 375B.10 — Withdrawal; Election.
Section 375B.11 — Withdrawal; By Resolution Of County Board.