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Docket Number: D-595

Area shown in red:
Geographic area of boundary adjustment:
Swift CountyCity of Benson
Swift CountyTownship of Torning
Acres transferred: 
35
Total Acreage: 35.00
Transfer Type: Detachment
Abutting Townships and Cities: 
Swift CountyTownship of Six Mile Grove
Date Received: 07/10/18
Decision: Date decision regarding the petition was made - 07/25/18
Outcome: Final outcome of the petition - Approved
Fee: Filing fee received with petition - 175.00
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: Resolution 2018-11
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: Previously filed and scheduled for hearing; city withdrew objection but due to time constraints did not have time to pass a supporting resolution; petitioners withdrew; Order of Dismissal issued 3-15-18. Parties agreed to the refiling.
Reason: Statement of reasons the petitioner(s) or the municipality is seeking the detachment - To enroll property in permanent conservation programs as benefits for such easements are greater if located in township; will allow greater recreational & conservation uses of the property including restrictions on use of chemicals & fertilizers.
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 - 07/11/18
Comments: Paul & Lori Schwendemann and Kaleb & Jessica Schwendemann Property; same area as D-584 (city objected, then w/drew objection; petition w/drawn and file dismissed 3-15-18). Agreement by City and Township dated June 4, 2018 on detachment and orderly annexation.
Initiating Documents and Map:
City Resolution :