103D.701 PROJECT INITIATION. Projects may not be initiated until the board approves a watershed management plan for the watershed district. The projects of the watershed district that are to be paid for by assessment of the benefited properties must be initiated: (1) by a project petition filed with the managers; (2) by unanimous resolution of […]
103D.705 PROJECT PETITION. Subdivision 1. Requirements. A project within the watershed district that generally conforms with the watershed management plan may be initiated by a project petition. A project petition must contain: (1) a description of the proposed project and the purpose to be accomplished; (2) a description of the property where the proposed project […]
103D.711 ENGINEER’S REPORT. Subdivision 1. Determination. If the managers determine that a proper project petition has been filed, the proposed project promotes the public interest and welfare, is practicable and conforms with the watershed management plan of the watershed district, the managers must: (1) identify the project proceeding by name and number; and (2) designate […]
103D.715 APPRAISERS; DETERMINING BENEFITS AND DAMAGES. Subdivision 1. Appointment. After the engineer’s report is filed, the managers shall, with the least possible delay, appoint three disinterested resident owners of the state as appraisers. Subd. 2. Oath. An appraiser must subscribe to an oath to faithfully and impartially perform the appraiser’s duties. Subd. 3. Duties. The […]
103D.721 MANAGERS; DETERMINING BENEFITS AND DAMAGES. Subdivision 1. Authority. The managers may, in their discretion, use the procedure in this section to determine benefits and damages. Subd. 2. Determination. After the engineer’s report is filed, the managers, with the assistance of the engineer, shall determine the benefits or damages to the property affected by the […]
103D.725 BENEFITED PROPERTY; DETERMINATION. Subdivision 1. Appraiser standards. If the proposed project includes the construction or improvement of a ditch, stream, river, or watercourse, or structures for the control or alleviation of damages from floodwaters, the appraisers shall be governed by sections 103E.311 to 103E.321. Subd. 2. Determining benefits. In proceedings under this chapter, assessments […]
103D.729 WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT. Subdivision 1. Establishment. A watershed district may establish a water management district or districts in the territory within the watershed, for the purpose of collecting revenues and paying the costs of projects initiated under section 103B.231, 103D.601, 103D.605, 103D.611, or 103D.730. Subd. 2. Procedure. A watershed district may establish a water […]
103D.730 STORMWATER FACILITIES. (a) Any watershed district may build, construct, reconstruct, repair, enlarge, improve, or in any other manner obtain stormwater systems, including mains, holding areas and ponds, and other appurtenances and related facilities for the collection and disposal of stormwater, maintain and operate the facilities, and acquire by gift, purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise […]
103D.731 APPRAISERS’ REPORT; EXAMINATION. (a) The appraisers shall prepare an appraisers’ report of the benefits and damages determined and file the report with the managers. (b) After the appraisers’ report is filed, the managers shall examine the report and determine whether: (1) the report was made in conformity with the requirements of this chapter; and […]
103D.735 HEARING ON PETITION AND REPORTS. (a) The managers shall order a final hearing by 35 days after: (1) the engineer’s report is filed; (2) the appraisers’ report is filed; and (3) the director’s advisory report and the board’s advisory report are filed or the time for that filing has expired. (b) The order for […]
103D.741 FINAL HEARING NOTICE. Subdivision 1. Published final hearing notice. The managers shall give notice by publication of the final hearing. The final hearing notice must contain: (1) a statement of the pendency of the petition or resolution; (2) the time and place for hearing; (3) a statement that the engineer’s report and appraisers’ report, […]
103D.745 FINAL HEARING. Subdivision 1. Hearing. (a) At the time and place specified in the final hearing notice, the managers must hear all parties interested for and against the establishment of the proposed project and confirm the engineer’s report and the appraisers’ report. (b) Questions about the proposed project including jurisdiction, sufficiency of the petition […]
