Minnesota Statutes Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities (Ch. 370-403) § 375B.07. Referendum

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.