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2008 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
TOWNS
Abandoned scrap metal, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2008 168B.09, 168B.10
Abandoned vehicles, see under MOTOR VEHICLES
Absentee ballot boards, authorizing, Minn. Statutes 2008 203B.13
Accounting and bookkeeping
Financial management information services, Minn. Statutes 2008 123A.23
Property taxes, collection and distribution, Minn. Statutes 2008 276.12
State auditor, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.47
Uniform financial accounting and reporting standards, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.017
Acquisition of land or property
Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.64
Historic sites, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2008 138.665
Railroads, abandoned rights-of-way or rail lines, Minn. Statutes 2008 222.63
Rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2008 505.1793
Surplus highway projects, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.41
Town roads, see Acquisition of land or property under TOWN ROADS
Adult entertainment establishments, regulation, Minn. Statutes 2008 617.242
Agricultural chemicals, corrective actions, Minn. Statutes 2008 18D.105
Agricultural land preservation programs
Greater Minnesota, see Agricultural land preservation programs under AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES
Metropolitan area, Minn. Statutes 2008 473H.01 to 473H.18
Agricultural machinery and equipment, operation on highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.72
Airports and landing fields, see Municipal airports under AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS
Alcoholic beverages
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 340A.405, 340A.408
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 340A.405
Licenses, approvals, Minn. Statutes 2008 340A.410
Local restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2008 340A.509
Sunday sale, referendum, Minn. Statutes 2008 340A.504
All-terrain vehicles
Operation, regulation within city, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.928
Town property, exemption from registration fee, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.922
Amateur Sports Commission, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2008 240A.01, 240A.07
Ambulance services
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.476
License applications, notice, Minn. Statutes 2008 144E.11
Animal control
Damage by dogs, claims, Minn. Statutes 2008 347.15
Dangerous dogs, registration, Minn. Statutes 2008 347.51
Disposition of seized animals, Minn. Statutes 2008 347.541
Dog and cat licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10
Pounds, see Towns under POUNDS (ANIMAL CONTROL)
Regulated animals, notice and registration of possession, Minn. Statutes 2008 346.155
Annexation of territory, see Towns under ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
Appeal and equalization boards, see APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION BOARDS
Appropriations by
Abandoned cemeteries, improvement and maintenance, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.246
Ambulance services, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.476
Artistic activities, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.941
Cemeteries, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.24, 471.84
Comprehensive land use plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353
County agricultural societies, Minn. Statutes 2008 38.12, 38.20
County fairgrounds, improvement, Minn. Statutes 2008 38.18, 38.19
County historical societies, funds for, Minn. Statutes 2008 138.053
Dues, Minnesota Township Association, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Local safety councils, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.63
Membership fees, associations, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.96
Patrol motor vehicles, first aid equipment purchases, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.754
Pest control, Minn. Statutes 2008 18G.13
Rail service, improvement, funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 222.51
Senior citizen centers, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.935
Watershed districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 103D.921
Youth centers, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.935
Appropriations to
County funds for local roads, streets, or bridges, Minn. Statutes 2008 163.04
Energy audits, Minn. Statutes 2008 216C.34
Land use planning activities, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353
Property tax levy errors, corrections, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.077
Area redevelopment agencies, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.109 to 469.123
Arrested persons, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 629.404
Articulated buses, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.86
Artistic activities, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.941
Arts Board, grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 129D.05
Assessments
Special assessments, see SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Tax assessments, see TAX ASSESSMENTS
Assessors, see TOWN ASSESSORS
Attorney general, services and fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 8.15
Auctioneers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 330.025
Auctions, see AUCTIONS
Audits and examinations
Audit threshold, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.36
Clerk's duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.11
Contested, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.59
Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.551
Costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.56, 6.57, 6.59, 6.60
Evidence of wrongdoing, reports, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.67
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.65
Option D towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.36
Payments and forms, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.18
Petition for audit, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.54
Postaudits, payment, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.62
Property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.60
Public accountants, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.64
Public accountants may perform, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.55, 6.66
Scope, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.65
State auditor, duties
Assistance to public accountant, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.68
Certification of amounts due, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.60
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.465
Financial statements, attested to and received, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.697
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.51, 6.54, 6.55, 6.74
State contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 16C.05
Town clerk, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.11
Town treasurer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.16
Towns larger than 2,500, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.697
Towns smaller than 2,500, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.698
Authority, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.07
Authorization and payment procedure, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.89
Ballot boxes, boxcar seals, Minn. Statutes 2008 204C.08
Bankruptcy, petitions, authority to file, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.831
Barbershops, hours of business, Minn. Statutes 2008 154.26
Bequests, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.17
Bicycle events, approvals, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.222
Bicycle ways, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.263, 160.265
Bicycles, local bikeways, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.265
Bids, see Town contracts under BIDS
Bills, prompt payment, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.425
Bleacher safety enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.112
Boards of health, Minn. Statutes 2008 145A.03, 145A.07
Boards of supervisors, see TOWN BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS
Boats and boating, Minn. Statutes 2008 86B.201, 86B.411, 86B.421
Bomb disposal units, Minn. Statutes 2008 176.192
Bonds (officers and fiduciaries), see under TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Bonds (public debt), see Towns under BONDS (PUBLIC DEBT)
Bookkeeping, see Accounting and bookkeeping under this topic
Boundaries
Boundary commissions, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.79
Change of boundaries, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.02
Changes caused by county boundary changes, Minn. Statutes 2008 370.17
Fences on, Minn. Statutes 2008 344.14, 344.20
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.01
Rustic roads, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.83
Bounties, rodents, Minn. Statutes 2008 348.12, 348.13
Bridges, see Town bridges under BRIDGES (STRUCTURES)
Budgets
Adoption, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.065
Option C towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.35
Systems, state auditor duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.47
Building code
Adoption of optional provisions, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.121
Bleacher safety enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.112
Disability access requirements, local enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.106
Permit fees and surcharges, report, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.148
Building movers, Minn. Statutes 2008 221.81
Buildings
Moving over streets and highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.26
Road machinery and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.02
Town property, see TOWN BUILDINGS
Bus or streetcar benches and shelters, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.27
Business development loans, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.78
Business licenses
Failure to obtain, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.19
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Powers generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Bylaws
Evidence of, Minn. Statutes 2008 599.13
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.11
Optional plans, adoption of, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.32
Cable communications systems, see CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Carnivals, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.07 to 437.09
Carpet replacement, recycling, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.122
Cartways, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.08, 164.09, 164.15, 164.35
Celebrations, town meetings, powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10
Cemeteries, see TOWN CEMETERIES
Cemetery permanent care and improvement funds
Appropriations to, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.84
Deposits to, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.42, 306.43
Establishing, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.41
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.44, 306.49
Gifts and donations to fund, uses, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.43
Income of fund, uses, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.41 to 306.44
Interest earned, uses, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.42, 306.43
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.50, 306.52
Town boards of supervisors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.41 to 306.44
Certificates of indebtedness, see Towns under CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS
Chambers of commerce, see CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Charges and rates
Defined, statutory construction, Minn. Statutes 2008 645.44
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Circuses, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.07 to 437.09
Cities, relationships with
Legal successor, Minn. Statutes 2008 412.091, 412.093
Separation, from statutory cities, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.44, 366.03, 412.081
Claims against
Auditing by board, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.40
Compensation claims, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.38
Contracts with town board supervisors, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.89
Declaration and itemization required, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.38
Declaration form, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.391
False claims, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.392
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.38
Imprest fund, creation and disbursements, procedures for, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Payment of improperly itemized or verified claims, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.41
Private road damages, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.08
Workers' compensation awards, preferred claims, Minn. Statutes 2008 176.531
Claims against the state, claims under agreement with Transportation Department, Minn. Statutes 2008 16A.41
Clean water partnership program, see CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Clerks, see TOWN CLERKS
Collector motor vehicles, outdoor storage, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2008 168.10
Combined polling places, Minn. Statutes 2008 204B.14
Commercial zones, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.16
Community antenna television lines, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.45
Community-based comprehensive municipal plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 394.232, 462.3535
Community corrections programs, see COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS
Community disaster loans, receiving, Minn. Statutes 2008 12.301
Community identification signs, placement, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.08
Community mental health centers, establishing, Minn. Statutes 2008 245.62
Community residential services, see under COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS
Community services development grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 256.9754
Comparable worth, see COMPARABLE WORTH
Comprehensive land use plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353
Computer systems, data, comparison, Minn. Statutes 2008 13B.01 to 13B.05
Conciliation courts, appearance, Minn. Statutes 2008 491A.02
Conflicts of interest
Cable communications systems franchises, Minn. Statutes 2008 238.15
Contracts and agreements, see same under this topic
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.88, 471.881
General guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.37
Violation, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.87
Void contracts, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.89
Conservation tax credit, lost revenues, Minn. Statutes 2008 273.119
Consolidation of territory, see Towns under CONSOLIDATION OF TERRITORY
Construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.411, 471.345, 471.371, 574.38
Contaminated soil spreading, Minn. Statutes 2008 116.07
Contamination taxes, administration costs, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2008 270.98
Continuity during disasters, Minn. Statutes 2008 1.27
Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.551, 574.05 to 574.10, 574.39
Contracts and agreements
Acquisition and disposition of property, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.64
Advertisements for bids, threshold for, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.345
Authorization and payment procedure, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.89
Best value RFPs, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.37, 469.015, 471.345
Bid requirements, see Town contracts under BIDS
Bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.015
Competitive bids, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.37
Conflicts of interest
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.88, 471.881
General guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.37
Violation, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.87
Void contracts, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.89
Construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.411, 471.345, 471.371, 574.38
Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.551, 574.05 to 574.10, 574.39
Debts in anticipation of collection of taxes levied, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.69
Discrimination prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2008 181.59
Electronic methods, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.345
Emergencies and disasters, special powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 12.37
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.02
Indebtedness contracted in excess of revenue, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.75, 471.78
Investments, Minn. Statutes 2008 118A.05
Major purchases, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.025
Metropolitan area towns, see same under this topic
Municipal Contracting Law, see under CONTRACTS
Notice, petition and elections, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.025
Payment requiring excess property tax levies, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.27
Private vendors of public services, see PRIVATIZATION
Purchases from corrections industries, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.181
Subcontracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 245.4932, 256F.13
Supplies or equipment, specifications, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.35 to 471.37
Controlled access highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.08, 169.305
Conveyances
Deed formalities and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.05
Other governments, conveyances to, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.035
Real property, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Revoked, at town election, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.24
Rules regarding use, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.04
Trunk highway lands or easements, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.43, 161.44
Cooperation and combination, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.72, 465.81 to 465.86
Corporations
Creation, statutory authorization, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.717
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.719
County agricultural societies, Minn. Statutes 2008 38.12, 38.20
County assessors, services, Minn. Statutes 2008 273.05
County attorneys, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 219.10
County canvassing boards, designees, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2008 204C.31
County cemetery funds interest, apportionment, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.51, 306.53
County facilities group, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 373.42
County fairgrounds, improvement, Minn. Statutes 2008 38.18, 38.19
County highways, revocation and reversion to town, Minn. Statutes 2008 163.11
County historical societies, Minn. Statutes 2008 138.053
County liquor license fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 340A.408
County parks, contributions to, Minn. Statutes 2008 398.33
County state-aid highway fund allocations, Minn. Statutes 2008 162.08
Credit cards, use, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.381
Cross-country ski trails, development, Minn. Statutes 2008 85.43, 85.44
Culverts, construction, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.301
Currency exchanges, see CURRENCY EXCHANGES
Customer service, deadlines for town action, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.99
Customs inspections facilities, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.27
Dairies, inspections, Minn. Statutes 2008 32.104
Dams
Construction and repair, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.511
Hydropower generation, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.535
State dams, local authority over, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.521
Data
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 13.02
Financial data, debt collection, Minn. Statutes 2008 16D.06
Government Data Practices Act, see GOVERNMENT DATA
Matching programs, Minn. Statutes 2008 13B.01 to 13B.05
Safeguarding, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 270B.14
Tax return data, access, Minn. Statutes 2008 270B.07, 270B.12
Deadline for town action, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.99
Debt and spending limits, see Indebtedness under this topic
Debts in anticipation of collection of taxes levied, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.69
Deferred compensation
Local plans, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2008 356.24
State plan, duties, see STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Definitions
Abandoned motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2008 168B.011
Archives, Minn. Statutes 2008 138.17
Cable communications, Minn. Statutes 2008 238.02
Driver improvement clinics, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.971
Emergency medical services special taxing districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 144F.01
Energy conservation investments, Minn. Statutes 2008 216C.37
Fire or police state aid, Minn. Statutes 2008 69.011
Flight property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 270.071
Legislative districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 2.031
Metropolitan Revenue Distribution Act, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.02
Natural resources law, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.01
Personal property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.03
Self-insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.98
Soil conservation law, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.401
Special assessments, Minn. Statutes 2008 435.201
Statutory construction, Minn. Statutes 2008 645.44
Tax relief area revenue distribution, Minn. Statutes 2008 276A.01
Town officers, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.30
Unfunded indebtedness, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.71
Utility valuation transition aid, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.16
Voting machine law, Minn. Statutes 2008 206.56
Depositories, see Funds and accounts under this topic
Detachment of territory, see Towns under DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY
Devises and bequests, accepting, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.17
Direct deposit, employees payroll, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.426
Disability access requirements, local enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.106
Disabled persons, facilities, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 245.821
Discrimination
Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 181.59
Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2008 363A.02
Dissolution
County bonds for debt payment, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.47
County ownership of property, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.49
Disposal of funds and debt levy, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.46
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.45
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.13
State aid, calculation and payment, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.014
Towns in Saint Louis County, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.47
Distressed food, gifts to towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 604A.10
Ditch machinery, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.201
Documents
Town clerks, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.11, 367.14
Town treasurer, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.16
Dogs, duties regarding, see Animal control under this topic
Drainage systems, see DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Driver improvement clinics, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.972
Drug paraphernalia, Minn. Statutes 2008 152.205
Duluth Transit Authority, property transfers to, Minn. Statutes 2008 458A.34
Dumps, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10, 366.01
Easements
Flowage, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.565
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Public utilities, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.358
Town roads, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Economic development property, tax abatement payments, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.1815
Economic opportunity grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.655
Elected officers, see Vacancies in elective offices under TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Election judges, see ELECTION JUDGES
Elections, see TOWN ELECTIONS
Electric personal mobility assistive devices, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.212
Electronic incapacitation devices, sale, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 624.731
Electronic transactions, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.345, 471.381
Elevators, see ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS, AND MOVING WALKS
Emergencies
Community disaster loans, receiving, Minn. Statutes 2008 12.301
Continuity during disasters, Minn. Statutes 2008 1.27
Emergency management, see EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Nuclear power plants, Minn. Statutes 2008 12.13
Relief, materials and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.065
Special powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 12.37
Emergency medical services
Charges for, collection, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.011
Generally, see EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Special taxing districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 144F.01, 275.066
Eminent domain
Entry upon land subject to eminent domain proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2008 117.041
Exceptions for, Minn. Statutes 2008 117.012
Great River Road, adjacent areas, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.142
Private property, metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Road or street building materials, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.11
Sewers, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Storm water control systems, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Toll facilities, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.85
Town roads
Easements, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.04
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Minimum-maintenance roads, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.095
Rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.02, 160.04, 160.06
Trees and hedges, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.22
Trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.202
Wastewater treatment facilities, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Water supply, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Wetlands preservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.614
Employees, see TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Employment and training services
Local service providers, Minn. Statutes 2008 116L.871
Energy audits, appropriations for, Minn. Statutes 2008 216C.34
Energy conservation
Information about, Commerce Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 216C.02
Investments, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.65
Training, preventive maintenance, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.481
Entitlement lands, federal payments in lieu of taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.653
Entrance signs, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.02, 173.025
Environmental assessment worksheets, Minn. Statutes 2008 116D.04
Environmental impact statements, Minn. Statutes 2008 116D.04, 116D.045
Environmental Quality Board, appointments, Minn. Statutes 2008 115A.34
Equalization boards, see APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION BOARDS
Estrays, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2008 346.05
Excavations
Dangerous, public nuisances, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.92
One call excavation notice system, Minn. Statutes 2008 216D.01, 216D.02, 216D.03
Orders to fill or protect, Minn. Statutes 2008 463.25
Expenses and expenditures
Expenditures exceeding revenues, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.43, 471.76 to 471.78
State mandates, see under LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Exploratory boring, regulation, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 103I.111
Fairs, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.07 to 437.09
Family day care, rules and regulations, Minn. Statutes 2008 245A.15
Federal employment programs, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.61
Federal water data agreements, Minn. Statutes 2008 103A.405
Fees
Defined, statutory construction, Minn. Statutes 2008 645.44
Postsecondary schools and students, fees on, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.685
Fence viewers, Minn. Statutes 2008 344.01, 344.14, 344.18
Fences
Boundaries, fences on, Minn. Statutes 2008 344.14, 344.20
Exemption from state law, Minn. Statutes 2008 344.011
Fertilizers, phosphorus-containing, Minn. Statutes 2008 18C.110, 18C.62
Festivals, town meetings, powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10
Finance Department, services, Minn. Statutes 2008 43A.36
Finances
Accounting and bookkeeping, see same under this topic
Dissolution, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.49
Distribution of funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.49
Expenses and expenditures, see same under this topic
Funds and accounts, see same under this topic
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.47
Market value of property, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.47
Option C towns, town administrator, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.35
Record of resolution, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.48
Town clerk's report, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.31
Town treasurer's duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.16
Financial assistance
Applications, Minn. Statutes 2008 174.04
Water pollution, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.725, 103F.731
Financial institutions, access to records of, Minn. Statutes 2008 13A.01 to 13A.04
Financial reports
Extension of filing time limits, disaster areas, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.6995
Minutes of, town clerk's duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.11
Notices and requests for, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.11, 367.31
Publication, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.697
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.697
State auditor, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.74
Town treasurers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.16, 367.31
Fire insurance trust and escrow withholding accounts list, Minn. Statutes 2008 65A.50
Fire protection and prevention
Charges for services, collection, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.011
Contract for service, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.181
Equipment, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.16, 365.17, 465.73
Fire service, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.181
Fire wardens, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.17
Forest fires, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.45
Funding, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.15
Local improvements to private land, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.28, 88.45, 88.46
Natural Resources Department, providing, for wildfires, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.065
Platted towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.20
Private lands, see under FORESTS
Prosecutions, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.17
Special districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.85
Special elections, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.21
Tax levies, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.16, 365.18
Unorganized territories contracts to provide, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.243
Fire protection industry licensing, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 299M.01
Fire sprinkler systems, Minn. Statutes 2008 299M.07
Fire state aid, allocation between volunteer and salaried firefighters relief associations, Minn. Statutes 2008 353A.04
Firearms
Dealers, location, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.635
Discharge, regulation, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.633
Fires
Fire protection and prevention, see same under this topic
Investigations, see under FIRES
Railroads, fires caused by, costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 219.761
Fireworks displays, see FIREWORKS
Fiscal capacity
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2008 276A.01
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.02, 473F.07
Fiscal year, designation, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.696
Flood emergency protection plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.155
Floodplain management, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.121
Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps
Collection, Minn. Statutes 2008 216B.241
Foreign states, interstate bridges, Minn. Statutes 2008 165.07
Foreign trade zone powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.193
Forests
Municipal forests, Minn. Statutes 2008 459.06
Shade tree pest control, grant program, Minn. Statutes 2008 89.62
Four-wheel all-terrain vehicles
Use on designated roadways, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.045
Franchises
Bus or streetcar benches and shelters, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.27
Cable communications systems, see CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Frontage roads, see TOWN ROADS
Funds and accounts
Accounting and bookkeeping, see same under this topic
Apportionment, partition of town, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.06
Appropriations from, trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.38
Aquatic plant control, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.625
Audits and examinations, see same under this topic
Bond and interest fund, dissolved towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.49
Bridge funds, see Road and bridge funds under this topic
Capital reserve fund, creation of, at town meeting, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10
Cemetery funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.26 to 365.36
Cemetery permanent care and improvement funds, see same under this topic
Debt service funds, see Towns under BONDS (PUBLIC DEBT)
Depositories, Minn. Statutes 2008 118A.02, 366.01, 366.07, 366.08
Deposits to
Fence viewers' fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 344.18
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 168B.08
Littering, fines, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.421
Penalties and forfeitures, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.05
Pest control funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 18G.13
Public nuisances, execution sale receipts, Minn. Statutes 2008 617.84
Snow removal payments, private lands, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.21
Tax revenues, bonds (public debt), Minn. Statutes 2008 475.73
Dissolution of towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.49
Dues, Minnesota Township Association, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Fire fund, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.04, 88.77
General fund, Minn. Statutes 2008 206.59, 435.202, 435.203
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Imprest funds, establishment and management of, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Interest, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01, 366.09, 367.19, 368.49
Investments, see same under this topic
Local relief associations, special benefit coverage, Minn. Statutes 2008 353A.08
Mosquito abatement funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 18G.14
Permanent improvement fund, Minn. Statutes 2008 435.202, 435.203
Posting and reading of annual report, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.22
Public funds, defined, Minn. Statutes 2008 118A.01
Retirement funds, contribution of lawful gambling receipts, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.6151
Road and bridge funds, see same under this topic
Sufficiency of money, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.75
Surplus funds, transfer, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.04
Taconite and iron sulfides tax revenues, excess distribution, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.28
Taconite municipal aid, excess distribution, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.282
Town boards of audit, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.21
Town boards of supervisors, power over, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Town road drainage funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.04, 164.05
Town treasurers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.16
Unpaid accounts, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.012, 366.20, 367.16
Gambling and gambling devices
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 349.30
Lawful gambling contributions to towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 349.12
License revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2008 349.34, 349.37
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 349.1641, 349.166
Permits, Minn. Statutes 2008 349.213
Presence of devices, reports, Minn. Statutes 2008 349.33
Seized devices, money in, Minn. Statutes 2008 626.04
Gambling taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 297E.02
Game refuges and hunting grounds
Payments in lieu of taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 97A.061
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.39
Gifts to
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Land, conveyances to state, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.025
Power to accept, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.03
Governmental units, community-based comprehensive plans
Inclusion in joint planning districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 394.232
Grain warehouses, Minn. Statutes 2008 232.22
Grants by, recipients, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.551
Great River Road, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.142, 161.148
Groundwater
Plans, metropolitan counties, Minn. Statutes 2008 103B.255
Sensitive areas, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 103H.101
Group insurance, public employees, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.6161
Harmful aquatic plants, destruction, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.625
Hazardous buildings
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 463.15
Eminent domain, Minn. Statutes 2008 463.152
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2008 463.16, 463.161
Hazardous substances releases, liability, Minn. Statutes 2008 115B.04, 115B.05
Health and accident insurance benefits, retired employees, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.611
Health care purchasing alliances, see HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ALLIANCES
Health departments, county personnel administration systems
Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2008 375.62
Hearings, property taxes, abatement, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.1813
Hennepin County, see Towns in under HENNEPIN COUNTY
Heritage preservation commissions, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.193
Highways, duties, see HIGHWAYS
Historic sites, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 138.665, 138.666, 138.669
Homestead benefits improperly allowed, Minn. Statutes 2008 273.124, 290A.25
Horse racing, Minn. Statutes 2008 240.06, 240.17
Hospital districts, see HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
Hospitals
County hospital authorities, Minn. Statutes 2008 144.581
Municipal hospitals, leases, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.475
Town hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.95
Hours for voting, approval, Minn. Statutes 2008 204C.05
Housing programs
Housing preservation program grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 462A.203
Innovative and inclusionary housing program, Minn. Statutes 2008 462A.2093, 462A.21, 462A.236
Loss of housing due to welfare reform, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2008 462A.2065, 469.0305
Human services
Administration, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2008 256.96
Licensing, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 245A.04
Hydrants, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.20, 444.075
Impounded motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2008 168B.08, 168B.09, 168B.10
Impoundments, see IMPOUNDMENTS
Improvements, see Public improvements under this topic
Income and franchise taxes (state)
Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 290.05, 290.0922
New local taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.016
Incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2008 414.02
Indebtedness
Apportionment, partition of towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.06
Debt in anticipation of taxes levied, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.69
Dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.47, 368.49
Floating indebtedness, Minn. Statutes 2008 475.52
Indebtedness exceeding revenues, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.75, 471.76, 471.78
Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.02
Statements about, monthly reporting requirements, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.76
Unfunded, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.71 to 471.83
Indebtedness contracted in excess of revenue, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.75, 471.78
Individual annuity contracts, purchase for employees, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.615
Individual sewage treatment systems, Minn. Statutes 2008 115.55
Industrial development districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.153
Industrial zones, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.16
Information returns (taxes), Minn. Statutes 2008 289A.12, 289A.18, 289A.19
Insect pests, control, county agricultural inspectors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 18.81
Inspections, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Interest earned on county cemetery funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.51, 306.53
Interregional transportation corridor development, funding, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.361
Investments
Cemetery funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.36
Cemetery permanent care and improvement funds, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.44
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 118A.02, 118A.04, 118A.05
Higher Education Facilities Authority revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 136A.38
Higher Education Office revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 136A.178
State university revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 136F.91
Iron Range towns
Economic development grants and loans to, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.17, 298.2213
Payments to
Agglomerating facilities taxes, revenues, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.396
Taconite and iron sulfides tax revenues, allocation, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.225, 298.28
Taconite municipal aid, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.282, 298.283
Taconite state aid, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.285
Semitaconite taxes, revenues, Minn. Statutes 2008 298.39
Tax relief area revenue distribution, Minn. Statutes 2008 276A.01 to 276A.09
Unfunded indebtedness, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.71 to 471.83
Joint planning sessions, municipal services, extension, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.591
Joint powers agreements
Bleacher safety enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.112
Cooperative purchasing agreements, state contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 16C.10, 16C.11
Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.59
Joint tax assessments, Minn. Statutes 2008 273.072
Judgments against
Bonds, issuance to pay, Minn. Statutes 2008 475.52
Dissolution of town, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.47
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.39
Payment, execution procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.41
Property tax levy for payment, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.41, 365.42
Juvenile offenders, group facilities, notice before licensing, Minn. Statutes 2008 241.021
Lake improvement districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 103B.515, 459.20
Lake Superior safe harbors program, Minn. Statutes 2008 86A.24
Lakes and ponds
Town boards of supervisors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 459.20
Weed and algae control, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.621
Land, see Real property under this topic
Land use actions by state or local governments
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.99
Land use planning
Aggregate materials lands, planning, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.94
Boards of adjustment and appeals, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.354
Cities and towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353
Comprehensive land use plans, contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.352
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.355
Mississippi headwaters land use plan, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.371
Regulations, adoption of, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.10
Shorelines, see SHORELANDS
Land use planning grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353
Law enforcement agencies, town boards, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.401
Lawsuits
Bonds, compelling performance, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Conciliation courts, appearance, Minn. Statutes 2008 491A.02
County attorneys, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 219.10
Estrays, value, Minn. Statutes 2008 346.05
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.39
Judgments against, see same under this topic
Name in suit, service and defense, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.40
Notification and order waiting period, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.38
Plaintiffs' surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 562.01 to 562.05
Powers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.02
Public participation lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2008 554.01, 554.02
Surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.05
Tax levies for judgment payments, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.41, 365.42
League of Minnesota cities, dues, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.58
Leases
Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.87 to 471.89
Land, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01, 465.035
Regional treatment center buildings, community corrections, Minn. Statutes 2008 241.31
Rental purchase agreements, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.71
Road or street building materials, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.11
Town cemetery lands, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.26
Township telephone systems, Minn. Statutes 2008 237.40
Trunk highways, easements, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.431
Leaves, open burning, Minn. Statutes 2008 116.082
Legal newspapers
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 331A.01
Designation for official publications, Minn. Statutes 2008 331A.04
Liability
Claims for loss or injury, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 466.05
Hazardous substances releases, Minn. Statutes 2008 115B.04, 115B.05
Immunity, extension of state immunity to local governments, Minn. Statutes 2008 466.03
Joint ventures or enterprises, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.59
Minimum-maintenance roads, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.095
Park roads, torts, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.82
Private road damages, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.08
Property owned by town, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.41
Railroad aid, limitations on, Minn. Const. art 11 s 12
Rustic roads, torts, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.83
Streets and roads, warning signs, failure to place, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.16
Taxes, claims associated with, immunity from, Minn. Statutes 2008 466.03
Toll facility revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.89
Tort liability, local governments, Minn. Statutes 2008 466.01
Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2008 363A.29
Liability insurance
Joint ventures or enterprises, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.59
Self-insurance pools, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.98 to 471.982
Libraries, see PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Licenses
Bus or streetcar benches and shelters, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.27
Carnivals, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.08
Circuses, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.08
Deadline for town action, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.99
Fairs, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.08
Fees, reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.74
Liquor licenses, see Alcoholic beverages under this topic
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Shows, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.08
Snowmobiles, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.85
Vending machines, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.707
Watercraft, licensing prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2008 86B.421
Liens, motor vehicles, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 168A.16
Light rail transit
Plans, reports received, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.3994
Warning signals, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.4055
Limousine services, Minn. Statutes 2008 221.84
Littering, Minn. Statutes 2008 115A.99
Living at home/block nurse programs, Minn. Statutes 2008 256B.0917
Loans to
Clean water partnership loans, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.725
Debt service deficiency loans, Minn. Statutes 2008 475A.04
Energy conservation investments, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.65
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.73
Hardship acquisition and relocation, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.167
Highway rights-of-way acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.167
Public works projects, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.65
Secured loans, bank liability, Minn. Statutes 2008 48.24
Local firefighter relief associations, duties, see Municipalities under LOCAL FIREFIGHTER RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS
Local police relief associations, duties, see Municipalities under LOCAL POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS
Local recreation grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 85.019
Local relief associations
Budgets, Minn. Statutes 2008 353A.09, 423A.01
Consolidation, Minn. Statutes 2008 353A.04, 353A.06, 423A.17
Reports received, Minn. Statutes 2008 69.77, 353A.06
Special benefit coverage, Minn. Statutes 2008 353A.08
Local retirement plans or funds, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2008 356.25
Local safety councils, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.63
Local tax rate, defined, Minn. Statutes 2008 276A.01
Local water management, see LOCAL WATER MANAGEMENT
Lodging taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.190
Logging railroads across highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.24
Mailboxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.072, 366.015
Manufactured home parks
Closing or conversion, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 327C.095
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 327C.01
Manufactured homes, ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.151
Maps, state demographer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 4A.02
Matching programs, comparison of data, Minn. Statutes 2008 13B.01 to 13B.05
Meat and poultry inspection, see MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION
Medical response units, Minn. Statutes 2008 144E.275
Meetings, see Town meetings under this topic
Mental health services, applying for, Minn. Statutes 2008 245.63
Merit systems, police, see POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONS
Metropolitan agricultural preserves, Minn. Statutes 2008 473H.01 to 473H.18
Metropolitan area towns
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, see ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
Census, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01, 368.015
Comprehensive municipal plans, see Metropolitan area under COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PLANS
Consulting, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.147
Definitions, government data, Minn. Statutes 2008 13.02
Dissolution, consolidation, annexation, detachment, or incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.13
Elections, guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.03
Federal aid, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.223
Financial assistance, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.384
Fiscal capacity, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.02, 473F.07
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Grants to, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.252
Housing, affordability and life-cycle goals, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.254
Housing and redevelopment powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.195, 473.201
Inclusionary housing development program, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.251, 473.255
Indebtedness, net debt limitations, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.02
Land, water development and management, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.191
Land and water development ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.208
Light rail transit warning signals, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.4055
Metropolitan area regional recreational open space system, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.315, 473.333
Metropolitan parks and open spaces, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.301
Metropolitan revenue distribution, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.02
Net tax capacity, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.05 to 473F.11
Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01, 473.192, 473.206, 473.811
Payments by, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.521, 473.834
Population, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01, 473F.13
Population estimates, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.07
Property taxes, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Representation, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.803
Transit programs, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.384
Transit replacement service program, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.388
Transportation planning, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.146
Wastewater treatment, powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.521
Metropolitan surface water, see METROPOLITAN SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Mileage allowances, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.666
Milk, production and processing, ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2008 32.397
Mineral lands, road relocation on, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.10
Minimum-maintenance roads, designation, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.095
Minnesota Township Association dues, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Mississippi headwaters land use plan, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.371
Model codes, adoption by reference, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.62
Mosquito abatement, see Abatement under MOSQUITOES
Motor vehicles, duties regarding
Abandoned, junk, or unauthorized motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2008 168B.04
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.666
Identification, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.346
Impoundment, notice, Minn. Statutes 2008 168B.06
Leased vehicles, sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 297A.70
Liens, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 168A.16
Road maintenance vehicles, white strobe lamps, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.64
Sales taxes, revenues, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2008 297A.991
Sewage sludge transport vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.80
Use, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.666
Motorized golf carts, use on designated roadways, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.045
MSRS, see MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (MSRS)
Municipal bands, orchestras, and choruses, see under BANDS, ORCHESTRAS, AND CHORUSES
Municipal Contracting Law, see under CONTRACTS
Municipal industrial development, see Municipalities under INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Municipal services, extension, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.591
Names
Change of name, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.02, 379.07 to 379.09
New towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.01
National railroad passenger corporation, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2008 174.62
Natural and scenic areas, development, Minn. Statutes 2008 85.019
Natural gas utilities, Minn. Statutes 2008 216B.361
Natural Resources Department, services to, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.025
Net indebtedness, see Indebtedness under this topic
New counties, fractions of towns, reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2008 370.17
New towns
Election of officers, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.03
Names, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.01
Town clerks, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.14
No-fault automobile insurance, reparation security, Minn. Statutes 2008 65B.48
Noncommercial pesticide applicators, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 18E.03
Noncommercial signs, political advertising, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 211B.045
Nonprofit corporations
County hospital authorities, Minn. Statutes 2008 144.581
Joint powers entities, creation, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.717
Nuclear power plants, emergency response planning, Minn. Statutes 2008 12.13
Nursery stock, Minn. Statutes 2008 18H.16
Nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2008 447.41
Occupational safety and health, Minn. Statutes 2008 182.651
Off-highway motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.795
Off-road vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.804
Officers and employees, see TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
One-way roadways, parking on, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.35
Open Meeting Law, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Option A towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.03, 367.30, 367.31, 367.33
Option B towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.03, 367.30, 367.31, 367.34
Option C towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.30, 367.31, 367.35
Option D towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.30, 367.31, 367.36
Optional plans
Abandonment of options, three-year limitation on, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.31
Adoption of specific options, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.31
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.30
Laws and ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.32
Notice of question, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.31
Ordinances
Amendments to, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353, 462.3612
Codification, Minn. Statutes 2008 415.021
Declaratory judgments about, Minn. Statutes 2008 555.11
Evidence of, Minn. Statutes 2008 599.13
Formalities, notices, and posting, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.125
Government, continuity of in emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2008 1.27
Manufactured home relocation trust fund, preemption compensation, Minn. Statutes 2008 327C.095
Option C towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.35
Optional plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.32
Outdoor lighting fixtures model ordinance, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.328
Posting of, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.125, 367.11
Publication, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.125, 415.021
Recording, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.125
State statutes or rules, adoption by reference, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.62
Text, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.125
Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01, 368.01
Violations defined as crimes, Minn. Statutes 2008 626.05
Organization
Description, filing, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.05
First town meeting, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.045
Organizational meeting, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.01
Petition to organize, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.01
Report by county board, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.04, 379.05
Town meeting, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.50
Outdoor advertising, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.16
Outdoor telephone booths, advertising, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.27
Oversize vehicle permits, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.86, 169.862
Paper stock, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.122
Parking facilities, polling places, use, Minn. Statutes 2008 204B.16
Parks, see MUNICIPAL PARKS
Partition
Debts, apportionment, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.06
Funds and accounts, apportionment, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.06
Hearing, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.03
Petition of voters, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.02
Report by county board, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.04, 379.05
Size limits, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.02
Patrol motor vehicles, first aid equipment purchases, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.754
Pavement marking costs, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.391
Payments by
Authority, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.07
Direct deposit, employees payroll, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.426
Electronic transactions, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.381
Payment requiring excess property tax levies, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.27
Prompt payment, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.425
Peace officers, see Towns under PEACE OFFICERS
Pedestrian crossings, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.215
PERA, see PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA)
Permits
Deadline for town action, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.99
Environmental impact statements, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2008 116D.04
Personal property
Equalization boards, duties, see APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION BOARDS
Metropolitan area towns, adjusted net tax capacity and equalized market value, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.02
Transfer to other public corporations, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.85
Pest control, see Control under PESTS
Pesticide control
Cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2008 18B.04
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 18B.01
Waste pesticide collection program, Minn. Statutes 2008 18B.065
Petroleum tank release cleanup, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2008 115C.09
Pipes and pipelines, Minn. Statutes 2008 299J.02, 299J.05
Plaintiffs' surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2008 562.01 to 562.05
Planning, county funds, use of, Minn. Statutes 2008 394.25
Plant diseases, see PLANT DISEASES
Plats
Correction of errors, Minn. Statutes 2008 505.165, 505.173, 505.176
County auditors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.12
Planning reviews, Minn. Statutes 2008 505.03
Rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2008 505.1793
Street plats, preparation, Minn. Statutes 2008 505.1792
Transfers, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.12
Validation of certain plats, Minn. Statutes 2008 505.09, 505.16
Plumbers, see Licenses under PLUMBERS
Plumbing
Installation, uniform standards, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.43
Plan and specification reviews, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.43
Regulations, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.44
Police and fire protection, tax levies for, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.16, 365.18
Police departments, see Towns under PEACE OFFICERS
Polling places, see POLLING PLACES
Poor relief system
Abolished, Minn. Statutes 2008 256D.19, 261.001
Employees, transfer, Minn. Statutes 2008 256D.20
Local social services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2008 256D.19, 261.001
Population
County state-aid highway fund allocations, basis, Minn. Statutes 2008 162.08
Estimates
Federal census, use, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.62
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 473F.07, 473F.13
Property tax reports, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.62
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Projections, state demographer, Minn. Statutes 2008 4A.02
Port development assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2008 457A.03
Posting (notices)
Metropolitan area towns, see same under this topic
Posting facilities requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Pounds, see Towns under POUNDS (ANIMAL CONTROL)
Powers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.02
Printing, paper and ink, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.122
Private property, see Metropolitan area towns under this topic
Private vendors of public services, see PRIVATIZATION
Property
All-terrain vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.922
Boats, license fees, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 86B.411
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.02
Liability of, in suits against town, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.41
Liens, for special assessment, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.181
Nonpayment, seller's remedy, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.025
Off-highway motorcycles, registration fee exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.788
Off-road vehicles, registration fee exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.798
Public property, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.02, 160.03
Real property, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.054
Snowmobiles, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.82
Surplus property (government), Minn. Statutes 2008 15.054
Property taxes, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Property taxes, abatement, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.1812, 469.1813, 469.1815
Public accountant, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.64
Public buildings, see TOWN BUILDINGS
Public cemeteries, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.87
Public corporations, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.02
Public defender costs, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2008 611.35
Public drainage systems, see DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Public employees defined contribution plan, duties, see PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
Public funds, see under DEPOSITORIES
Public health, Minn. Statutes 2008 145A.05
Public improvements
Budget requests, submission to Finance Department, Minn. Statutes 2008 16A.86
Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2008 435.202
Cartway easements, Minn. Statutes 2008 435.37
Contractors' bonds, see Public works contractors under BONDS (OFFICERS AND FIDUCIARIES)
Lawsuits about, Minn. Statutes 2008 562.01 to 562.05
Powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 429.021
Proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2008 435.202, 435.56
Public works projects, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.65
Special assessments for, see Towns under SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Public lands, see Real property under this topic
Public libraries, see PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Public notices, see under LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Public recreational facilities and programs, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.17
Public relations, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.191
Public road ditches, costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.201
Public services
Rescues, charges for, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.011
Water supply, see same under this topic
Public utilities
Area development rate plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 216B.161
Community antenna television lines, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.45
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 216.161, 216B.16, 216B.17, 222.37
Public water supply, see Water supply under this topic
Public works projects, see Public improvements under this topic
Publications by
Codification of laws, Minn. Statutes 2008 415.021
Distribution, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.68
Financial reports, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.697
Geographical names, requirement to use, Minn. Statutes 2008 83A.03
Pumps and pumping, water supply, authorizing, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Purchases by
Administration Department, authority, Minn. Statutes 2008 16C.03
Blind-made goods and services, Minn. Statutes 2008 248.075
Cooperative purchasing agreements, state contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 16C.10
Correctional industry products, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.181
Credit cards, use, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.381
Installment payments, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.71
Major purchases, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.025
Motor vehicles and equipment, energy conservation, Minn. Statutes 2008 216C.19
Rental purchase agreements, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.71
State contracts, audits, Minn. Statutes 2008 16C.05
Rabies proclamations, publication costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 35.68
Railroads
Acquiring carriers, contracts with local governments, Minn. Statutes 2008 222.87
Alteration of routes, Minn. Statutes 2008 222.31
Crossings, see RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Fences, Minn. Statutes 2008 219.34
Passenger service agreements, Minn. Statutes 2008 174.61, 174.62, 174.63
Quiet zones, Minn. Statutes 2008 219.166
Rail service improvement program, Minn. Statutes 2008 222.50, 222.51
Real estate tax judgment sales
Conveyances before forfeiture, Minn. Statutes 2008 280.385
Real property
Agencies in charge of, Minn. Statutes 2008 103C.235
Conveyances, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.04, 465.025
Conveyances to state, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.025
Deeds, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.05
Gifts to state, Minn. Statutes 2008 94.17, 94.18, 94.19, 94.44
Government property, Minn. Statutes 2008 435.19
Hennepin County Three Rivers Park District acquisition of, Minn. Statutes 2008 383B.72
Leases, Minn. Statutes 2008 465.035
Logging roads, losses from use, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2008 466.03
Property taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.02
Public lands, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.202
Purchase or holding for housing or economic development or redevelopment purposes, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.02
Purchasing, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Sale, lease, or conveyance, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
State surplus land sales, Minn. Statutes 2008 94.10
Town cemeteries, lands, sale or lease, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.26
Trespass on, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.05
Unimproved land, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2008 466.03
Valuation, water service, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.20
Zoning regulations, see Zoning under this topic
Records and record keeping
Child support enforcement, access, Minn. Statutes 2008 256.978
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2008 138.17
Destruction of originals, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.17
Duplicate warrants, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.415
Emergency records preservation, Minn. Statutes 2008 138.17
Preservation, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.17
Reproductions, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.17, 138.17
Town clerks, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.11
Recreational facilities and programs
Authority to operate, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.15, 471.16
Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2008 177.23
Establishment, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.15
Funding, town meetings, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.16
Gifts and bequests, acceptance, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.17
Local recreation grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 85.019
Location of activities, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.17
Private land used for public recreation, Minn. Statutes 2008 604A.20 to 604A.27
Zoning regulations, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.12 to 366.14
Recreational manufactured home parks, Minn. Statutes 2008 327.14 to 327.16, 327.20, 327.26, 327.27
Recreational vehicle lanes, see under HIGHWAYS
Recycling
Carpet replacement contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.122
Containers for recyclable material, Minn. Statutes 2008 115A.151
Scrap metal, choice of facilities, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.124
Recycling center signs, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.086
Referendum, see Towns under REFERENDUM
Regional development commissions, termination, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.398
Regional library systems, see REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS
Regional management information centers, Minn. Statutes 2008 123A.23
Regional railroad authorities, see REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITIES
Regional sanitary sewer districts, see under SANITARY DISTRICTS
Rehabilitation facilities, see REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Relocation during wars, Minn. Statutes 2008 1.26
Rent controls, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.9996
Reports given
Annual reports, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.68
Biennial reports, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.68
Buildings, permit fees and surcharges, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.148
Comprehensive land use plan, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.353
County cemetery funds, interest received, Minn. Statutes 2008 306.50
Deaths, residents and nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2008 201.13
Distribution to legislature, Minn. Statutes 2008 3.195
Drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 171.54
Financial reports, see same under this topic
Loss of housing due to welfare reform, Minn. Statutes 2008 462A.2065, 469.0305
Plumbers and plumbing, violations, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.45
Property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.62
Road and bridge funds, appropriations from, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.03
Road taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.03
Roads, cartways, and bridges, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.03
Rescue services, charges for, collection, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.011
Reservoirs, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Residential programs, see RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS (HUMAN SERVICES)
Retiree postemployment benefits, trust for, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.6175
Revenues
Property tax revenues, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Raised as town charge, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.07
Review boards, see APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION BOARDS
Rights-of-way, proposed acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2008 505.1793
Road and bridge funds
Appropriations from, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.03
Deposits to, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.03, 298.75
Dissolution of town, fund disposal, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.47
Payments from
Cartways, costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.08, 164.10
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.02
Town bridges, reconstruction costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 165.11
Road authorities, see under TOWN ROADS
Roads
Generally, see STREETS AND ROADS
Town roads, see TOWN ROADS
Rural roads, naming and marking, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.293
Rural water user districts, see RURAL WATER USER DISTRICTS
Rustic roads, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.83
Saint Louis County, see Towns in under SAINT LOUIS COUNTY
Sales and use taxes, new taxes or increases, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.016
Sales by
Conflicts of interest, see Members under TOWN BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS
Public funds, collateral, Minn. Statutes 2008 118A.03
Surplus property, electronic sales process, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.345
Sanitary districts, see SANITARY DISTRICTS
School buildings and grounds, site access and safety, Minn. Statutes 2008 123B.71
School buses, stop signal arms, use, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.443
Self-insurance employee health plans
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.617
Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2008 125A.023
Senior citizen centers, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.935
Service charges
Collection of unpaid, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.011, 366.012
Emergency services, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.011
Service cooperatives (SCs), administrative services to, Minn. Statutes 2008 123A.21
Services outside municipality, Minn. Statutes 2008 438.09
Sewage disposal systems, see Municipal sewage disposal systems under WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Sewage treatment systems, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Shoreland development, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.221
Shoreland management grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.975
Shows, Minn. Statutes 2008 437.07 to 437.09
Sick leave, Minn. Statutes 2008 256D.20, 261.002
Sidewalks, Minn. Statutes 2008 435.44
Signs and symbols
Community identification signs, placement, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.08
Municipal identification entrance signs, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.02, 173.025
Size, changes of boundaries, limits, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.02
Small or medium sized communities, Minn. Statutes 2008 270.071
Snow removal, private lands, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.21
Snowmobiles
Licensing, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.85
Registration fee, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.82
Regulating operation, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.87
Social Security, duties, see Employers under SOCIAL SECURITY
Soil and water conservation districts
Advisory representatives from town, Minn. Statutes 2008 103C.315
Public land administration, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2008 103C.235
Soil conservation
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.401
Excessive soil loss, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.421
Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.405, 103F.435
Solid waste, see Waste management under this topic
Sounding and testing equipment, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.42
Special assessments, see Towns under SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Special or local laws, Minn. Statutes 2008 645.021, 645.024
Special transportation services, Minn. Statutes 2008 174.30
Specialized medical response units, Minn. Statutes 2008 144E.275
Specific towns, see specific index headings
Speed limits, see SPEED LIMITS
Star lakes or rivers
Management plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 103B.701
Signs for, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.0845
State aid
Annexation, consolidation, detachment, dissolution, or incorporation, effect, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.014
Appropriations for, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.03
Distribution, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.014
Fire state aid, see State aid under LOCAL FIREFIGHTER RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS
Ineligibility, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.013
Natural resources lands, payments in lieu of taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.14
Payment dates, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.015
Police state aid, see State aid under LOCAL POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS
Property tax statements, Minn. Statutes 2008 276.04
Public Employees Retirement Association employer contribution rate increase, Minn. Statutes 2008 273.1385
Reductions or offsets, Minn. Statutes 2008 273.121, 275.62
Uniform financial accounting and reporting standards, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.017
Utility valuation transition aid, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.16
Withholding, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.38
State and national associations, membership fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.96
State Building Code, see Building code under this topic
State contracts, audit costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 16C.05
State laws and statutes, purchase of copies, Minn. Statutes 2008 3C.12
State mandates, objection or reform, Minn. Statutes 2008 6.79
State primary election, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2008 204D.03
State statutes or rules, adoption by reference, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.62
State surplus land sales, Minn. Statutes 2008 16B.282, 94.10
Statutory city powers, urban towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.033, 367.31, 367.33
Storm sewer improvement districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.16 to 444.21, 444.21
Storm water control systems, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Streets and roads, duties, see STREETS AND ROADS
Subcontracts
Family services collaboratives, Minn. Statutes 2008 256F.13
Integrated children's mental health service system, Minn. Statutes 2008 245.4932
Subdivision of land, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2008 462.358
Subordinate service districts, see SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICTS
Supervisors, see TOWN BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS
Supplies or equipment, specifications, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.35 to 471.37
Surety bonds
Duplicate warrants, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.415
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Prosecution, penalties, and forfeitures, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.05
Surplus property
Electronic sales process, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.345
Sales by officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.054
Sales to towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 16C.23
Sustainable development, model ordinance, Minn. Statutes 2008 4A.07
Tanning facilities, see TANNING FACILITIES
Tax assessments, see TAX ASSESSMENTS
Tax-forfeited lands, Minn. Statutes 2008 282.01, 282.08
Tax levies, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Tax reassessment costs, deduction, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.11
Taxes
Claims associated with, immunity from, Minn. Statutes 2008 466.03
Lodging taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.190
New income or sales taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 477A.016
Property, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Racetracks, Minn. Statutes 2008 240.15
Taxes imposed on leased or loaned tax-exempt property, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.01
Tear gas, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2008 624.731
Telephone companies, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 222.37, 237.075
Telephones, see Township telephone systems under MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES
Timber cutting, disposal of debris, Minn. Statutes 2008 88.14
Time payments, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.025
Tobacco products, license ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2008 461.12 to 461.19
Toll bridges, Minn. Statutes 2008 165.09
Toll facilities, development, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.84 to 160.92
Topographic surveys, Minn. Statutes 2008 84.53, 84.55
Tourist camps
Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2008 327.26, 327.27
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 450.19
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 327.15
Zoning, Minn. Statutes 2008 327.16
Towing authorities, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.041
Town, defined, Minn. Statutes 2008 645.44
Town boards, see TOWN BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS
Town boards of audit, see TOWN BOARDS OF AUDIT
Town clerks, see TOWN CLERKS
Town halls, see under TOWN BUILDINGS
Town hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.95
Town meetings
Adjournment, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.58
Annexation, Minn. Statutes 2008 414.0333
Annual meeting time, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.54
Audited accounts, payment procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.18
Business and elections, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.51
Clerk's duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.53, 367.11
Fence policy, election, Minn. Statutes 2008 344.20
Fire protection districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.85
First meeting, Minn. Statutes 2008 379.045
Flowage easements, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.565
Funds and accounts, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.11
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10, 365.56
Impassable town roads, correction costs, Minn. Statutes 2008 163.16
Lawsuits against town, private road damage, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.08
Local lodging taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 469.190
Minutes recorded at, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.55
Open Meeting Law, Minn. Statutes 2008 13D.01, 366.01
Postponed or rescheduled meetings, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.51, 365.59
Precinct caucuses, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2008 202A.19
Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 164.04, 275.07, 365.431
Quorum requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.01
Satellite broadcasting or program service facilities, tax exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2008 272.02
Special meetings, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.52, 365.56
Specific powers granted at, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.23
Town boards, general powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10, 365.50
Towns established at, Minn. Statutes 2008 368.01
Township telephone systems, Minn. Statutes 2008 237.33, 237.36, 237.39, 237.40
Voting machines and systems, authorization of use, Minn. Statutes 2008 206.58
Voting regulations at, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.57
Town roads, see TOWN ROADS
Township mutual companies, see TOWNSHIP MUTUAL COMPANIES
Township system of poor relief, Minn. Statutes 2008 256D.19, 256D.20, 261.001
Township telephone systems, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 237.33 to 237.40
Tractors, operation on highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.72
Traffic control devices, duties, see TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
Traffic regulations
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.04
Parking, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.345, 169.35
Speed limits, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.263
State law, conformity, Minn. Statutes 2008 169.022
Violations, suspension of drivers' license, Minn. Statutes 2008 171.16
Trail registry, duties, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2008 85.017
Transition from town to city, Minn. Statutes 2008 414.031
Transportation Department services, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.39
Transportation fund grants, Minn. Statutes 2008 174.50
Trees and hedges along highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.22
Trunk highways
Construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.315
Construction or reconstruction, generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.24, 161.38
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.20
Increased capacity or width, construction, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.38
Land acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.441
Projects, advance funding, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.361
Replacement of public lands, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.202
Reversion, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.16
Street or highway improvements outside state construction limits, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.38
Surplus earth materials, purchase, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.411
Temporary trunk highways, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 161.16
Tunnels under highways, Minn. Statutes 2008 160.25
Underground facility operators, Minn. Statutes 2008 216D.02
Unemployment insurance trust fund, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2008 268.052
Urban towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 367.033, 367.31, 367.33
Utilities, see Public utilities under this topic
Vacation leave, Minn. Statutes 2008 256D.20, 261.002
Vending machines, licenses, fee increases, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.707
Violations and penalties
Local government aid, reduction, late property tax reports, Minn. Statutes 2008 275.62
Supplies or equipment contracts, bidding violations, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.37
Tobacco sales to children, Minn. Statutes 2008 461.12
Vocational education cooperative centers, Minn. Statutes 2008 123A.22
Volunteer firefighter relief associations, Minn. Statutes 2008 69.772, 69.773
Voters
Registration, county auditors, delegation of duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 201.221
Residence requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 201.016
Voting challengers, appointments, Minn. Statutes 2008 204C.07
Voting machines and systems, see VOTING MACHINES AND SYSTEMS
Voting precincts, see VOTING PRECINCTS
Voting systems, purchase or lease, Minn. Statutes 2008 206.805
Warrants for payment of money
Dissolution of town, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.47, 365.49
Duplicate warrants, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.415
Waste management
Hazardous waste, metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.811
Practices, Minn. Statutes 2008 115A.471
Solid waste collection, organizing, Minn. Statutes 2008 115A.94
Solid waste collectors, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 115A.93
Solid waste disposal, fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 115A.921
Solid waste management services by counties, charges, Minn. Statutes 2008 400.08
Solid waste transporters, regulation by towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 221.031
Spent fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, collection, Minn. Statutes 2008 216B.241
Town meetings, powers, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.10
Waste pesticide collection program, Minn. Statutes 2008 18B.065
Wastewater treatment
Facilities, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075, 444.26, 458D.06
Nonmetropolitan interceptors, Minn. Statutes 2008 473.5111
Water, local water plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 103B.235
Water access sites, cooperation with Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2008 97A.141
Water conditioning contractors and installers
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2008 116J.70, 326.55, 326.56
Water management, see LOCAL WATER MANAGEMENT
Water pollution, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.725, 103F.731, 115.06
Water softeners, installation, Minn. Statutes 2008 326B.44
Water supply
Conservation rate structure requirements, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.291
Critical water deficiencies, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.291
Platted towns, Minn. Statutes 2008 365.20
Private vendors of public services, see PRIVATIZATION
Pumps and pumping, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Requesting from contiguous city, Minn. Statutes 2008 456.30
Rural water user districts, see RURAL WATER USER DISTRICTS
Service connection fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 144.3831
Valves, Minn. Statutes 2008 444.075
Water supply plans, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.291
Water treatment facilities, construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.371
Water surface use, Minn. Statutes 2008 86B.205, 86B.211
Waters
Deicing, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.605
Weed control, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.621
Watershed districts
Appropriations, Minn. Statutes 2008 103D.921
Exemptions from permit fees, Minn. Statutes 2008 103D.335
Rules, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2008 103D.341
Weed control
Aquatic plants, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.621
Noxious weeds, Minn. Statutes 2008 18.77, 18.84, 18.88
Weed inspectors, Minn. Statutes 2008 18.80, 18.81
Wells, Minn. Statutes 2008 103I.111, 103I.112, 444.075
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, Minn. Statutes 2008 458D.06, 458D.20, 458D.22
Wetlands
Acquisition by Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2008 97A.145
High priority wetlands regions, Minn. Statutes 2008 103B.3355
Restrictions on access from roads, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.235
Wetland replacement applications, Minn. Statutes 2008 103G.2242
Wetlands preservation areas, eminent domain, Minn. Statutes 2008 103F.614
Wheelchair users, transportation, Minn. Statutes 2008 299A.11
Workers compensation
Generally, see WORKERS COMPENSATION
Insurance, Minn. Statutes 2008 176.182
Insurance companies, see Workers compensation insurance companies under WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Reinsurance association, membership, Minn. Statutes 2008 79.34
Town officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2008 176.011, 176.192
Youth centers, Minn. Statutes 2008 471.935
Zoning
Commercial and industrial zones, scenic areas, Minn. Statutes 2008 173.04
County controls, consistency with, Minn. Statutes 2008 394.33
Deadlines for town action, Minn. Statutes 2008 15.99
Delinquent taxes, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.125
Districts, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.13, 366.15
Existing buildings, exemptions from regulations, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.18
Manufactured homes, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.151
Municipal planning law, see Zoning ordinances under ZONING
Ordinances, see Zoning ordinances under ZONING
Planning and zoning commission, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.17
Purpose, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.14
Recreational facilities and programs, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.12 to 366.14
Regulations and restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.10, 366.12, 366.13
Residential programs (human services), Minn. Statutes 2008 245A.11
Town zoning commissioner, duties, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.16
Violations, penalties, Minn. Statutes 2008 366.181