Minnesota Statutes Water (Ch. 103A-114B) § 103E.631. Apportioning liens

Subdivision 1. Petition.  A person who has an interest in property that has a drainage lien attached to it may petition the drainage authority to apportion the lien among specified portions of the tract if the payments of principal and interest on the property are not in default.

Subd. 2. Notice.  When the petition is filed, the drainage authority shall, by order, set a time and location for a hearing on the petition.  The drainage authority shall give notice of the hearing by personal service to the auditor, the occupants of the tract, and all parties having an interest in the tract as shown by the records in the county recorder's office.  The service must be made at least ten days before the hearing.  If personal service cannot be made to all interested persons, notice may be given by publication.  The petitioner shall pay the costs for service or publication.

Subd. 3. Hearing.  The drainage authority shall hear all related evidence and, by order, apportion the lien.  A certified copy of the order must be recorded in the county recorder's office and filed with the auditor.