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Docket Number: D-529

Area shown in red:
Geographic area of boundary adjustment:
Lincoln CountyCity of Arco
Lincoln CountyTownship of Lake Stay
Acres transferred: 
32
Total Acreage: 32.00
Transfer Type: Detachment
Date Received: 06/16/14
Decision: Date decision regarding the petition was made - 08/12/14
Outcome: Final outcome of the petition - Approved
Fee: Filing fee received with petition - 160.00
Map: Map of the affected area received - Yes
Description: Legal description of the affected area received - Yes
Minn. Stat. § 414.06, subd. 1: Petition of 100% and under 40 acres - Yes
City Resolution Information: City Resolution No. 140701; supports petition for detachment.
Township Resolution Information: Township Resolution signed 6-27-14; neutral to petition for detachment.
Filed with affected city?: Yes
Filed with clerk of the affected township?: Yes
Filed with county recorder?: Yes
Efforts undertaken to resolve issues forming the basis for the petition: Petitioner and his family have talked to the Mayor, a council member and the Arco City Attorney regarding the high taxes.
Reason: Statement of reasons the petitioner(s) or the municipality is seeking the detachment - Used solely for agricultural purposes; no city services provided; and exorbitant real estate taxes with no corresponding benefit.
Buildings: Number and character of buildings - Old slaughter house, of no value, on the west 100 feet of Outlot B.
Rural: Area is rural in character? - Yes
Improvements: Are there any municipal improvements? - None
Population: 0
Distribution: Date map and petition were sent to state agency contacts - 06/16/14
Comments: James Claeys Property
Initiating Documents and Map:
Acknowledgement Letter:
City Resolution :
Township Resolution: