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Docket Number: D-547

Area shown in red:
Geographic area of boundary adjustment:
Lincoln CountyCity of Ivanhoe
Lincoln CountyTownship of Royal
Acres transferred: 
150
Total Acreage: 150.00
Transfer Type: Detachment
Abutting Townships and Cities: 
Lincoln CountyTownship of Ash Lake
Date Received: 05/18/15
Decision: Date decision regarding the petition was made - 07/09/15
Outcome: Final outcome of the petition - Approved
Fee: Filing fee received with petition - 600.00
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 75% and over 40 acres - Yes
City Resolution Information: City Resolution 150622 supporting detachment petition.
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 talked to the Mayor, County Assessor, and have met with the Ivanhoe City Council regarding the taxes.
Reason: Statement of reasons the petitioner(s) or the municipality is seeking the detachment - Used solely for agricultural purposes; no city services provided to the property; exorbitant real estate taxes with no corresponding benefit.
Buildings: Number and character of buildings - None
Rural: Area is rural in character? - Yes
Improvements: Are there any municipal improvements? - None
Population: 0
Mediation:Date directed into mediation - 05/22/15
Distribution: Date map and petition were sent to state agency contacts - 05/19/15
Comments: Lawrence, Paul, Patrick, and Martin Sterzinger Properties. Lawrence & wife Mary, Paul, and Patrick & wife Virginia signed the petition, Martin did not sign the petition. Chief ALJ Tammy Pust assigned (OAH 84-0330-32545). Rec'd additional signature and city resolution supporting.
Initiating Documents and Map:
City Resolution :