2005 Minnesota Statutes - 365A.06 — Reverse referendum.

     365A.06 Reverse referendum. 


    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 
 not less than 30 nor more than 90 days after receipt of the 
 petition.  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.  


    HIST: 1989 c 277 art 2 s 53