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Docket Number: D-594

Area shown in red:
Geographic area of boundary adjustment:
Faribault CountyCity of Wells
Faribault CountyTownship of Clark
Acres transferred: 
22.12
Total Acreage: 22.12
Transfer Type: Detachment
Date Received: 07/09/18
Decision: Date decision regarding the petition was made - 09/06/18
Outcome: Final outcome of the petition - Approved
Fee: Filing fee received with petition - 110.60
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: Resolution 2018-21 adopted September 5, 2018.
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: 2004 city rural service district (75% of city rate); between Dec. 2016 & June 2017, city offered lower rates but not twp rate.
Reason: Statement of reasons the petitioner(s) or the municipality is seeking the detachment - Annexed in 2003 - never developed; no benefit from city.
Buildings: Number and character of buildings - None
Rural: Area is rural in character? - Yes
Improvements: Are there any municipal improvements? - None
Population: 0
First Hearing: Date the first hearing was held - 09/07/18
Distribution: Date map and petition were sent to state agency contacts - 07/11/18
Comments: Property Owners: Catherine Pluym, Carol Gregor, Marilyn Kelley, Jodie Drager, Darin Schirmer. City passed resolution supporting petition for detachment. Order issued Sept. 6, 2018 approving detachment and canceling hearing.
Initiating Documents and Map:
City Resolution :
Notice of Hearing: