365A.06 REVERSE REFERENDUM.
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365A.06 REVERSE REFERENDUM.
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Subdivision 1. Petition.
Upon receipt of a petition signed by at least 25 percent of the property owners within the territory of the proposed district, before the effective date of its establishment as specified in section 365A.05 , the establishment shall be in abeyance pending referendum vote within the boundaries of the proposed district.
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Subd. 2. Election.
The town board shall hold a special election within the boundaries of the proposed district on a date authorized by section 205.10, subdivision 3a . The question submitted and voted upon by the property owners within the territory of the proposed district must be phrased substantially as follows:
"Shall a subordinate service district be established to provide (service or services to be provided) financed by (revenue sources)?"
If a majority of those voting on the question favor creation of the district, the district shall begin upon certification of the vote by the town clerk. The town clerk shall administer the election.