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Docket Number: D-532

Area shown in red:
Geographic area of boundary adjustment:
Martin CountyCity of Ceylon
Martin CountyTownship of Lake Belt
Acres transferred: 
16
Total Acreage: 16.00
Transfer Type: Detachment
Date Received: 06/23/14
Decision: Date decision regarding the petition was made - 09/09/14
Outcome: Final outcome of the petition - Dismissed
Fee: Filing fee received with petition - 100.00
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 dated July 8, 2014, opposing 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: Petitioners have spoken with city administration as well as having made a direct plea and personal appearance before the city council. All to no avail.
Reason: Statement of reasons the petitioner(s) or the municipality is seeking the detachment - Property receives minimum benefits from the city, limited access to the city. It is undeveloped land and taxes have been raised disproportionately for the services, or lack therof, received.
Buildings: Number and character of buildings - None
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 - 08/22/14
Comments: Rodney and Debra Laue Property. Area proposed for detachment does not appear to abut the municipal boundary pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.06, subd. 1. Petition returned; file closed.
Initiating Documents and Map:
Acknowledgement Letter:
Correspondence:
City Resolution :