Chapter 116A — Powers of County Boards and District Courts on MinnesotaLawyer.comhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/Recent content in Chapter 116A — Powers of County Boards and District Courts on MinnesotaLawyer.comHugoen-us§ 116A.01 — Powers of County Boards and District Courtshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.01/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.01/This section establishes the purpose and policy of Minnesota’s watershed management law, authorizing the creation of watershed districts to manage water resources.§ 116A.02 — Petitionhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.02/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.02/This section defines key terms used in the watershed district law, including ‘district,’ ‘board,’ ‘improvement,’ and ‘system.’§ 116A.03 — Petitioners' Bondhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.03/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.03/This section establishes the procedure for petitioning to create a new watershed district, including the required signatures and content of the petition.§ 116A.04 — Insufficient Bond; Expenses Not to Exceed Penalty of Bondhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.04/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.04/This section establishes the hearing process for considering petitions to create a watershed district.§ 116A.05 — Dismissing Proceedingshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.05/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.05/This section establishes the bond requirements for watershed district proceedings, ensuring petitioners post security for costs.§ 116A.06 — Engineerhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.06/This section governs the appointment, qualifications, and duties of engineers working for watershed districts.§ 116A.07 — Preliminary Survey and Reporthttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.07/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.07/This section requires the engineer to conduct a preliminary survey and report on the feasibility of the proposed watershed improvement.§ 116A.08 — Preliminary Hearinghttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.08/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.08/This section establishes the preliminary hearing procedure for watershed district projects, including notice requirements and review of the petition’s sufficiency.§ 116A.09 — Order for Detailed Surveyhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.09/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.09/This section authorizes the board or court to order a detailed survey if the preliminary report shows the project is feasible.§ 116A.10 — Engineer's Survey and Examinationhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.10/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.10/This section governs the detailed survey and engineering report for watershed district improvement projects.§ 116A.11 — Viewers; Appointment; Qualificationhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.11/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.11/This section establishes the final hearing procedure where the board or court decides whether to approve the watershed improvement project.§ 116A.12 — Second Hearinghttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.12/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.12/This section governs the assessment of costs and benefits for watershed improvement projects among affected properties.§ 116A.13 — Letting Contracthttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.13/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.13/This section establishes the appeal process for property owners who disagree with watershed district assessments or decisions.§ 116A.14 — Procedure When Contract Not Lethttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.14/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.14/This section governs the construction and implementation of approved watershed improvement projects.§ 116A.15 — Contract and Bondhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.15/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.15/This section addresses the financing of watershed improvement projects, including bonds and special assessments.§ 116A.16 — Apportioning Costhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.16/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.16/This section governs the maintenance and repair of completed watershed improvement systems.§ 116A.17 — Assessment Procedure and Final Hearinghttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.17/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.17/This section addresses the modification or alteration of existing watershed improvement systems.§ 116A.18 — Supplemental Assessments; Reassessmenthttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.18/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.18/This section governs the dissolution or termination of watershed districts.§ 116A.19 — Appealshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.19/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.19/This section establishes the powers of watershed district managers and the governance structure of the district.§ 116A.20 — Bond Issueshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.20/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.20/This section addresses cooperation between watershed districts and other governmental entities.§ 116A.21 — Emergency Certificates of Indebtednesshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.21/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.21/This section governs the financial management and reporting requirements for watershed districts.§ 116A.22 — Service Charges; Special Assessment Against Benefited Propertyhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.22/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.22/This section addresses the condemnation (eminent domain) powers of watershed districts for acquiring property needed for improvement projects.§ 116A.23 — Authority to Accept Gifts and Grantshttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.23/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.23/This section establishes liability provisions for watershed districts and their managers.§ 116A.24 — Appointment and Powers of Water and Sewer Commissionhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.24/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.24/This section contains additional provisions related to the operation and management of watershed districts.§ 116A.25 — Property Exempt From Taxationhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.25/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.25/This section establishes the relationship between the watershed district law and other water management laws.§ 116A.26 — Conforming With Other Lawhttps://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.26/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-116a/116a.26/This section contains transition and savings provisions for the watershed district law.