Minnesota Legislature
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
2016 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
TOWNS
Abandoned scrap metal, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.09, 168B.10
Abandoned vehicles, see under MOTOR VEHICLES
Accounting and bookkeeping
City and town accounting systems (CTAS) software, fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.475
Financial management information services, Minn. Statutes 2016 123A.23
Property taxes, collection and distribution, Minn. Statutes 2016 276.12
State auditor, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.47
Uniform financial accounting and reporting standards, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.017
Acquisition of land or property
Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.64
Historic sites, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2016 138.665
Railroads, abandoned rights-of-way or rail lines, Minn. Statutes 2016 222.63
Rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2016 505.1793
Surplus highway projects, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.41
Town roads, see Acquisition of land or property under TOWN ROADS
Adult entertainment establishments, regulation, Minn. Statutes 2016 617.242
Agricultural chemicals, corrective actions, Minn. Statutes 2016 18D.105
Agricultural land preservation programs
Greater Minnesota, see Agricultural land preservation programs under AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES
Metropolitan area, Minn. Statutes 2016 473H.01 to 473H.18
Agricultural machinery and equipment, operation on highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.72
Airports and landing fields, see Municipal airports under AIRPORTS AND LANDING FIELDS
Alcoholic beverages
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 340A.405, 340A.408
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 340A.405
Licenses, approvals, Minn. Statutes 2016 340A.410
Local restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2016 340A.509
Sunday sale, referendum, Minn. Statutes 2016 340A.504
All-terrain vehicles
Operation, regulation within city, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.928
Town property, exemption from registration fee, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.922
Amateur Sports Commission, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2016 240A.01, 240A.07
Ambulance services
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.476
License applications, notice, Minn. Statutes 2016 144E.11
Public safety equipment, purchasing or leasing, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.3455
Animal control
Damage by dogs, claims, Minn. Statutes 2016 347.15
Dangerous dogs, registration, Minn. Statutes 2016 347.51
Disposition of seized animals, Minn. Statutes 2016 347.541
Dog and cat licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10
Pounds, see Towns under POUNDS (ANIMAL CONTROL)
Regulated animals, notice and registration of possession, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 306.246
Ambulance services, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.476
Artistic activities, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.941
Cemeteries, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.24, 471.84
Comprehensive land use plans, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353
County agricultural societies, Minn. Statutes 2016 38.12, 38.20
County cooperative extension work, Minn. Statutes 2016 38.345
County fairgrounds, improvement, Minn. Statutes 2016 38.18, 38.19
County historical societies, funds for, Minn. Statutes 2016 138.053
Dues, Minnesota Township Association, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Local safety councils, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.63
Membership fees, associations, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.96
Pest control, Minn. Statutes 2016 18G.13
Rail service, improvement, funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 222.51
Senior citizen centers, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.935
Watershed districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 103D.921
Youth centers, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.935
Appropriations to
County funds for local roads, streets, or bridges, Minn. Statutes 2016 163.04
County funds for wildlife management and military refuge lands, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.14
Energy audits, Minn. Statutes 2016 216C.34
Land use planning activities, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353
Property tax levy errors, corrections, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.077
Area redevelopment agencies, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.109 to 469.123
Arrested persons, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 629.404
Articulated buses, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.86
Artistic activities, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.941
Arts Board, grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 129D.05
Assessments
Special assessments, see SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Tax assessments, see TAX ASSESSMENTS
Assessors, see TOWN ASSESSORS
Attachment of territory, Minn. Statutes 2016 414.06
Attorney general, services and fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 8.15
Auctioneers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 330.025
Auctions, see AUCTIONS
Audits and examinations
Audit threshold, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.36
Certified public accountants may perform, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.66
Clerk's duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.11
Contested, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.59
Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.551
Costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.56, 6.57, 6.59, 6.60
Evidence of wrongdoing, reports, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.67
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.65
Option D towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.36
Payments and forms, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.18
Petition for audit, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.54
Postaudits, payment, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.62
Property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.60
Public accountants, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.64
Public accountants may perform, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.55
Scope, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.65
State auditor, duties
Assistance to public accountant, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.68
Certification of amounts due, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.60
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.465
Financial statements, attested to and received, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.697
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.51, 6.54, 6.55, 6.74
State contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.05
Town clerk, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.11
Town treasurer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.16
Towns larger than 2,500, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.697
Towns smaller than 2,500, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.698
Traffic violations, fines, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.999
Authority, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.07
Authorization and payment procedure, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.89
Ballot boxes, boxcar seals, Minn. Statutes 2016 204C.08
Bankruptcy, petitions, authority to file, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.831
Barbershops, hours of business, Minn. Statutes 2016 154.26
Bequests, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.17
Bicycle events, approvals, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.222
Bicycle ways, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.263, 160.265
Bicycles, local bikeways, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.265
Bids, see Town contracts under BIDS
Bills, prompt payment, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.425
Bleacher safety enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.112
Boards of supervisors, see TOWN BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS
Boats and boating, Minn. Statutes 2016 86B.201, 86B.411, 86B.421
Bomb disposal units, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 465.79
Change of boundaries, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.02
Changes caused by county boundary changes, Minn. Statutes 2016 370.17
Fences on, Minn. Statutes 2016 344.14, 344.20
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.01
Rustic roads, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.83
Bounties, rodents, Minn. Statutes 2016 348.12, 348.13
Bridges, see Town bridges under BRIDGES (STRUCTURES)
Budgets
Adoption, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.065
Option C towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.35
Systems, state auditor duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.47
Building code
Adoption of optional provisions, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.121
Bleacher safety enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.112
Disability access requirements, local enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.106, 326B.16
Permit fees and surcharges, report, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.148
Building movers, Minn. Statutes 2016 221.81
Buildings
Moving over streets and highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.26
Road machinery and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.02
Town property, see TOWN BUILDINGS
Bus or streetcar benches and shelters, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.27
Business development loans, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.78
Business licenses
Failure to obtain, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.017
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Powers generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Bylaws
Evidence of, Minn. Statutes 2016 599.13
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.11
Optional plans, adoption of, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.32
Cable communications systems, see CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Carnivals, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.07 to 437.09
Carpet replacement, recycling, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.073
Cartways, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.08, 164.09, 164.15, 164.35
Celebrations, town meetings, powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10
Cemeteries, see TOWN CEMETERIES
Cemetery permanent care and improvement funds
Appropriations to, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.84
Deposits to, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.42, 306.43
Establishing, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.41
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.44, 306.49
Gifts and donations to fund, uses, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.43
Income of fund, uses, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.41 to 306.44
Interest earned, uses, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.42, 306.43
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.50, 306.52
Town boards of supervisors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 645.44
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Circuses, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.07 to 437.09
Cities, relationships with
Legal successor, Minn. Statutes 2016 412.091, 412.093
Separation, from statutory cities, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.44, 366.03, 412.081
Claims against
Auditing by board, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.40
Compensation claims, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.38
Contracts with town board supervisors, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.89
Declaration and itemization required, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.38
Declaration form, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.391
False claims, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.392
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.38
Imprest fund, creation and disbursements, procedures for, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Payment of improperly itemized or verified claims, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.41
Private road damages, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.08
Workers' compensation awards, preferred claims, Minn. Statutes 2016 176.531
Claims against the state, claims under agreement with Transportation Department, Minn. Statutes 2016 16A.41
Clean water partnership program, see CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Clerks, see TOWN CLERKS
Collector motor vehicles, outdoor storage, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2016 168.10
Combined polling places, Minn. Statutes 2016 204B.14
Commercial zones, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.16
Community antenna television lines, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.45
Community-based comprehensive municipal plans, Minn. Statutes 2016 394.232, 462.3535
Community corrections programs, see COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS
Community disaster loans, receiving, Minn. Statutes 2016 12.301
Community health boards, Minn. Statutes 2016 145A.07
Community identification signs, placement, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.08
Community mental health centers, establishing, Minn. Statutes 2016 245.62
Community residential services, see under COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS
Community services development grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 256.9754
Comparable worth, see COMPARABLE WORTH
Comprehensive land use plans, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353
Computer systems, data, comparison, Minn. Statutes 2016 13B.01 to 13B.05
Conciliation courts, appearance, Minn. Statutes 2016 491A.02
Conflicts of interest
Cable communications systems franchises, Minn. Statutes 2016 238.15
Contracts and agreements, see same under this topic
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.88, 471.881
General guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.37
Violation, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.87
Void contracts, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.89
Conservation tax credit, lost revenues, Minn. Statutes 2016 273.119
Consolidation of territory, see Towns under CONSOLIDATION OF TERRITORY
Construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.411, 471.345, 471.371, 574.38
Contaminated soil spreading, Minn. Statutes 2016 116.07
Contamination taxes, administration costs, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2016 270.98
Continuity during disasters, Minn. Statutes 2016 1.27
Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.551, 574.05 to 574.10, 574.39
Contracts and agreements
Acquisition and disposition of property, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.64
Advertisements for bids, threshold for, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.345
Authorization and payment procedure, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.89
Best value RFPs, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.37, 469.015, 471.345
Bid requirements, see Town contracts under BIDS
Bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.015
Competitive bids, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.37
Conflicts of interest
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.88, 471.881
General guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.37
Violation, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.87
Void contracts, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.89
Construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.411, 471.345, 471.371, 574.38
Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.551, 574.05 to 574.10, 574.39
Debts in anticipation of collection of taxes levied, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.69
Discrimination prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2016 181.59
Electronic methods, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.345
Emergencies and disasters, special powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 12.37
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.02
Indebtedness contracted in excess of revenue, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.75, 471.78
Investments, Minn. Statutes 2016 118A.05
Major purchases, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.025
Metropolitan area towns, see same under this topic
Municipal Contracting Law, see under CONTRACTS
Notice, petition and elections, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.025
Payment requiring excess property tax levies, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.27
Private vendors of public services, see PRIVATIZATION
Purchases from corrections industries, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.151
State patrol, services, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.999
Subcontracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 245.4932, 256F.13
Supplies or equipment, specifications, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.35 to 471.37
Veteran-owned small businesses, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.3457
Controlled access highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.08, 169.305
Conveyances
Deed formalities and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.05
Other governments, conveyances to, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.035
Real property, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Revoked, at town election, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.24
Rules regarding use, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.04
Trunk highway lands or easements, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.43, 161.44
Cooperation and combination, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.72, 465.81 to 465.86
Cooperative local facilities grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 16B.355
Corporations
Creation, statutory authorization, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.717
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.719
County agricultural societies, Minn. Statutes 2016 38.12, 38.20
County assessors, services, Minn. Statutes 2016 273.05
County attorneys, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 219.10
County canvassing boards, designees, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2016 204C.31
County cemetery funds interest, apportionment, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.51, 306.53
County cooperative extension work, funding, Minn. Statutes 2016 38.345
County fairgrounds, improvement, Minn. Statutes 2016 38.18, 38.19
County highways, revocation and reversion to town, Minn. Statutes 2016 163.11
County historical societies, Minn. Statutes 2016 138.053
County liquor license fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 340A.408
County parks, contributions to, Minn. Statutes 2016 398.33
County state-aid highway fund allocations, Minn. Statutes 2016 162.08
Coyotes, taking, Minn. Statutes 2016 348.125
Credit cards, use, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.381
Cross-country ski trails, development, Minn. Statutes 2016 85.43, 85.44
Culverts, construction, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.301
Currency exchanges, see CURRENCY EXCHANGES
Customer service, deadlines for town action, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.99
Customs inspections facilities, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.27
Dams
Construction and repair, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.511
Hydropower generation, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.535
Renovation and removal after natural disaster, Minn. Statutes 2016 12A.12
State dams, local authority over, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.521
Data
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 13.02
Financial data, debt collection, Minn. Statutes 2016 16D.06
Government Data Practices Act, see GOVERNMENT DATA
Matching programs, Minn. Statutes 2016 13B.01 to 13B.05
Safeguarding, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 270B.14
Tax return data, access, Minn. Statutes 2016 270B.07, 270B.12
Deadline for town action, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.99
Debt and spending limits, see Indebtedness under this topic
Debts in anticipation of collection of taxes levied, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.69
Deferred compensation
Local plans, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2016 356.24
State plan, duties, see STATE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Definitions
Abandoned motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.011
Archives, Minn. Statutes 2016 138.17
Cable communications, Minn. Statutes 2016 238.02
Driver improvement clinics, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.971
Emergency medical services special taxing districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 144F.01
Energy conservation investments, Minn. Statutes 2016 216C.37
Fire or police state aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 69.011
Flight property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 270.071
Legislative districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 2.031
Metropolitan Revenue Distribution Act, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.02
Natural resources law, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.01
Personal property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.03
Production property transition aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.18
Self-insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.98
Soil conservation law, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.401
Special assessments, Minn. Statutes 2016 435.201
Statutory construction, Minn. Statutes 2016 645.44
Surplus equipment donation, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.3459
Tax relief area revenue distribution, Minn. Statutes 2016 276A.01
Town officers, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.30
Unfunded indebtedness, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.71
Utility valuation transition aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.16
Voting machine law, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 471.17
Direct deposit, employees payroll, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.426
Disability access requirements, local enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.106, 326B.16
Disabled persons, facilities, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 245.821
Discrimination
Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 181.59
Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2016 363A.02
Dissolution
County bonds for debt payment, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.47
County ownership of property, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.49
Disposal of funds and debt levy, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.46
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.45
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.13
State aid, calculation and payment, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.014
Towns in Saint Louis County, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.47
Distressed food, gifts to towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 604A.10
Ditch machinery, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.201
Documents
Town clerks, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.11, 367.14
Town treasurer, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.16
Dogs, duties regarding, see Animal control under this topic
Drainage systems, see DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Driver improvement clinics, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.972
Drug paraphernalia, Minn. Statutes 2016 152.205
Duluth Transit Authority, property transfers to, Minn. Statutes 2016 458A.34
Dumps, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10, 366.01
Easements
Flowage, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.565
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Public utilities, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.358
Town roads, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Economic development authorities, town participation, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.1082
Economic development property, tax abatement payments, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.1815
Economic opportunity grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.655
Elected officers, see Vacancies in elective offices under TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Election emergency, combined polling place, Minn. Statutes 2016 204B.14
Election judges, see ELECTION JUDGES
Elections, see TOWN ELECTIONS
Electric personal mobility assistive devices, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.212
Electronic incapacitation devices, sale, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 624.731
Electronic transactions, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.345, 471.381
Elevators, see ELEVATORS AND RELATED DEVICES
Emergencies
Community disaster loans, receiving, Minn. Statutes 2016 12.301
Continuity during disasters, Minn. Statutes 2016 1.27
Emergency management, see EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Nuclear power plants, Minn. Statutes 2016 12.13
Relief, materials and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.065
Special powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 12.37
Emergency medical services
Charges for, collection, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.011
Generally, see EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Special taxing districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 144F.01, 275.066
Eminent domain
Entry upon land subject to eminent domain proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2016 117.041
Exceptions for, Minn. Statutes 2016 117.012
Great River Road, adjacent areas, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.142
Private property, metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Road or street building materials, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.11
Sewers, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Storm water control systems, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Toll facilities, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.85
Town roads
Easements, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.04
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Minimum-maintenance roads, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.095
Rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.02, 160.04, 160.06
Trees and hedges, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.22
Trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.202
Wastewater treatment facilities, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Water supply, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Wetlands preservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.614
Employees, see TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Energy audits, appropriations for, Minn. Statutes 2016 216C.34
Energy conservation
Information about, Commerce Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 216C.02
Investments, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.65
Training, preventive maintenance, Minn. Statutes 2016 16B.481
Entitlement lands, federal payments in lieu of taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.653
Entrance signs, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.02, 173.025
Environmental assessment worksheets, Minn. Statutes 2016 116D.04
Environmental impact statements, Minn. Statutes 2016 116D.04, 116D.045
Environmental Quality Board, appointments, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.34
Equalization boards, see APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION BOARDS
Estrays, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2016 346.05
Excavations
Dangerous, public nuisances, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.92
One call excavation notice system, Minn. Statutes 2016 216D.01, 216D.02, 216D.03
Orders to fill or protect, Minn. Statutes 2016 463.25
Expenses and expenditures
Expenditures exceeding revenues, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.43, 471.76 to 471.78
State mandates, see under LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Exploratory boring, regulation, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 103I.111
Fairs, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.07 to 437.09
Family day care, rules and regulations, Minn. Statutes 2016 245A.15
Federal employment programs, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.61
Federal water data agreements, Minn. Statutes 2016 103A.405
Fees
Defined, statutory construction, Minn. Statutes 2016 645.44
Postsecondary schools and students, fees on, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.685
Fence viewers, Minn. Statutes 2016 344.01, 344.14, 344.18
Fences
Boundaries, fences on, Minn. Statutes 2016 344.14, 344.20
Exemption from state law, Minn. Statutes 2016 344.011
Fertilizers, phosphorus-containing, Minn. Statutes 2016 18C.110, 18C.62
Festivals, town meetings, powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10
Finances
Accounting and bookkeeping, see same under this topic
Dissolution, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.49
Distribution of funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.49
Expenses and expenditures, see same under this topic
Funds and accounts, see same under this topic
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.47
Market value of property, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.47
Option C towns, town administrator, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.35
Record of resolution, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.48
Town clerk's report, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.31
Town treasurer's duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.16
Financial assistance
Applications, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.04
Water pollution, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.725, 103F.731
Financial institutions, access to records of, Minn. Statutes 2016 13A.01 to 13A.04
Financial reports
Extension of filing time limits, disaster areas, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.6995
Minutes of, town clerk's duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.11
Notices and requests for, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.11, 367.31
Publication, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.697
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.697
State auditor, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.74
Town treasurers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.16, 367.31
Fire insurance trust and escrow withholding accounts list, Minn. Statutes 2016 65A.50
Fire protection and prevention
Charges for services, collection, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.011
Contract for service, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.181
Equipment, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.16, 365.17, 465.73
Fire departments, public safety equipment, purchasing or leasing, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.3455
Fire service, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.181
Fire wardens, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.17
Forest fires, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.45
Funding, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.15
Local improvements to private land, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.28, 88.45, 88.46
Natural Resources Department, providing, for wildfires, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.065
Platted towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.20
Private lands, see under FORESTS
Prosecutions, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.17
Special districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.85
Special elections, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.21
Tax levies, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.16, 365.18
Unorganized territories contracts to provide, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.243
Fire protection industry licensing, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 299M.01
Fire sprinkler systems, Minn. Statutes 2016 299M.07
Firearms
Dealers, location, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.635
Discharge, regulation, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.633
Fires
Fire protection and prevention, see same under this topic
Investigations, see under FIRES
Railroads, fires caused by, costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 219.761
Fireworks displays, see FIREWORKS
Fiscal capacity
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2016 276A.01
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.02, 473F.07
Fiscal year, designation, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.696
Floodplain management, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.121
Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, collection, Minn. Statutes 2016 216B.241
Foreign states, interstate bridges, Minn. Statutes 2016 165.07
Foreign trade zone powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.193
Forests
Municipal forests, Minn. Statutes 2016 459.06
Shade tree pest control, grant program, Minn. Statutes 2016 89.62
Four-wheel all-terrain vehicles, use on designated roadways, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.045
Franchises
Bus or streetcar benches and shelters, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 379.06
Appropriations from, trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.38
Aquatic plant control, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.625
Audits and examinations, see same under this topic
Bond and interest fund, dissolved towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.49
Bridge funds, see Road and bridge funds under this topic
Capital reserve fund, creation of, at town meeting, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10
Cemetery funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 118A.02, 366.01, 366.07, 366.08
Deposits to
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.08
Littering, fines, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.421
Penalties and forfeitures, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.05
Pest control funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 18G.13
Public nuisances, execution sale receipts, Minn. Statutes 2016 617.84
Snow removal payments, private lands, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.21
Tax revenues, bonds (public debt), Minn. Statutes 2016 475.73
Dissolution of towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.49
Dues, Minnesota Township Association, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Fire fund, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.04, 88.77
General fund, Minn. Statutes 2016 206.59, 435.202, 435.203
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Imprest funds, establishment and management of, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Interest, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01, 366.09, 367.19, 368.49
Investments, see same under this topic
Mosquito abatement funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 18G.14
Permanent improvement fund, Minn. Statutes 2016 435.202, 435.203
Posting and reading of annual report, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.22
Public funds, defined, Minn. Statutes 2016 118A.01
Retirement funds, contribution of lawful gambling receipts, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.6151
Road and bridge funds, see same under this topic
Safe routes to school, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.40
Sufficiency of money, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.75
Surplus funds, transfer, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.04
Taconite and iron sulfides tax revenues, excess distribution, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.28
Taconite municipal aid, excess distribution, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.282
Town boards of audit, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.21
Town boards of supervisors, power over, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Town road drainage funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.04
Town treasurers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.16
Unpaid accounts, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.012, 366.20, 367.16
Gambling and gambling devices
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 349.30
Lawful gambling contributions to towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 349.12
License revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2016 349.34, 349.37
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 349.1641, 349.166
Permits, Minn. Statutes 2016 349.213
Presence of devices, reports, Minn. Statutes 2016 349.33
Seized devices, money in, Minn. Statutes 2016 626.04
Gambling taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 297E.02
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.39
Gifts to
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Land, conveyances to state, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.025
Power to accept, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.03
Grain warehouses, Minn. Statutes 2016 232.22
Grants by, recipients, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.551
Great River Road, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.142, 161.148
Groundwater
Plans, metropolitan counties, Minn. Statutes 2016 103B.255
Sensitive areas, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 103H.101
Group insurance, public employees, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.6161
Harmful aquatic plants, destruction, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.625
Hazardous buildings
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 463.15
Eminent domain, Minn. Statutes 2016 463.152
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2016 463.16, 463.161
Hazardous substances releases, liability, Minn. Statutes 2016 115B.04, 115B.05
Health and accident insurance benefits, retired employees, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.611
Health care purchasing alliances, see HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ALLIANCES
Health departments, county personnel administration systems, jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2016 375.62
Hearings
Organized solid waste collection, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.94
Property taxes, abatement, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.1813
Hennepin County, see Towns in under HENNEPIN COUNTY
Heritage preservation commissions, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.193
Highways, duties, see HIGHWAYS
Historic sites, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 138.665, 138.666, 138.669
Homestead benefits improperly allowed, Minn. Statutes 2016 273.124, 290A.25
Horse racing, Minn. Statutes 2016 240.06, 240.17
Hospital districts, see HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
Hospitals
County hospital authorities, Minn. Statutes 2016 144.581
Municipal hospitals, leases, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.475
Town hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.95
Hours for voting, approval, Minn. Statutes 2016 204C.05
Housing programs
Innovative and inclusionary housing program, Minn. Statutes 2016 462A.2093, 462A.21, 462A.236
Loss of housing due to welfare reform, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2016 462A.2065, 469.0305
Human services
Administration, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2016 256.96
Licensing, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 245A.04
Hydrants, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.20, 444.075
Impounded motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.08, 168B.09, 168B.10
Impoundments, see IMPOUNDMENTS
Improvements, see Public improvements under this topic
Income and franchise taxes (state)
Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 290.05, 290.0922
New local taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.016
Incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2016 414.02
Indebtedness
Apportionment, partition of towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.06
Debt in anticipation of taxes levied, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.69
Dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.47, 368.49
Floating indebtedness, Minn. Statutes 2016 475.52
Indebtedness exceeding revenues, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.75, 471.76, 471.78
Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.02
Statements about, monthly reporting requirements, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.76
Unfunded, Iron Range towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.71 to 471.83
Individual annuity contracts, purchase for employees, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.615
Industrial development districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.153
Industrial zones, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.16
Information returns (taxes), Minn. Statutes 2016 289A.12, 289A.18, 289A.19
Insect pests, control, county agricultural inspectors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 18.81
Inspections, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Interest earned on county cemetery funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.51, 306.53
Interregional transportation corridor development, funding, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.361
Investments
Cemetery funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.36
Cemetery permanent care and improvement funds, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.44
Contracts and agreements, Minn. Statutes 2016 118A.05
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 118A.02, 118A.04
Higher Education Facilities Authority revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 136A.38
Higher Education Office revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 136A.178
State university revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 136F.91
Iron Range towns
Economic development grants and loans to, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.17, 298.2213
Payments to
Agglomerating facilities taxes, revenues, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.396
Taconite and iron sulfides tax revenues, allocation, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.225, 298.28
Taconite municipal aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.282, 298.283
Taconite state aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.285
Semitaconite taxes, revenues, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.39
Tax relief area revenue distribution, Minn. Statutes 2016 276A.01 to 276A.09
Unfunded indebtedness, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.71 to 471.83
Joint planning sessions, municipal services, extension, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.591
Joint powers agreements
Bleacher safety enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.112
Cooperative purchasing agreements, state contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.10, 16C.11
Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.59
Joint tax assessments, Minn. Statutes 2016 273.072
Judgments against
Bonds, issuance to pay, Minn. Statutes 2016 475.52
Dissolution of town, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.47
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.39
Payment, execution procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.41
Property tax levy for payment, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.41, 365.42
Juvenile offenders, group facilities, notice before licensing, Minn. Statutes 2016 241.021
Lake Superior safe harbors program, Minn. Statutes 2016 86A.24
Lakes and ponds
Town boards of supervisors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 459.20
Weed and algae control, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.621
Land, see Real property under this topic
Land use actions by state or local governments, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.99
Land use planning
Aggregate materials lands, planning, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.94
Boards of adjustment and appeals, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.354
Cities and towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353
Comprehensive land use plans, contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.352
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.355
Mississippi headwaters land use plan, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.371
Regulations, adoption of, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.10
Shorelines, see SHORELANDS
Land use planning grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353
Law enforcement agencies, town boards, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.401
Lawsuits
Bonds, compelling performance, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Conciliation courts, appearance, Minn. Statutes 2016 491A.02
County attorneys, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 219.10
Estrays, value, Minn. Statutes 2016 346.05
General procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.39
Judgments against, see same under this topic
Name in suit, service and defense, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.40
Notification and order waiting period, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.38
Plaintiffs' surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 562.01 to 562.05
Powers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.02
Public participation lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2016 554.01, 554.02
Surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.05
Tax levies for judgment payments, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.41, 365.42
League of Minnesota cities, dues, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.58
Leases
Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.87 to 471.89
Land, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01, 465.035
Public safety equipment, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.3455
Regional treatment center buildings, community corrections, Minn. Statutes 2016 241.31
Rental purchase agreements, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.71
Road or street building materials, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.11
Town cemetery lands, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.26
Trunk highways, easements, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.431
Leaves, open burning, Minn. Statutes 2016 116.082
Legal newspapers
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 331A.01
Designation for official publications, Minn. Statutes 2016 331A.04
Liability
Claims for loss or injury, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 466.05
Hazardous substances releases, Minn. Statutes 2016 115B.04, 115B.05
Immunity, extension of state immunity to local governments, Minn. Statutes 2016 466.03
Joint ventures or enterprises, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.59
Minimum-maintenance roads, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.095
Park roads, torts, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.82
Private road damages, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.08
Property owned by town, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.41
Railroad aid, limitations on, Minn. Const. art 11 s 12
Rustic roads, torts, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.83
Streets and roads, warning signs, failure to place, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.16
Taxes, claims associated with, immunity from, Minn. Statutes 2016 466.03
Toll facility revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.89
Tort liability, local governments, Minn. Statutes 2016 466.01
Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2016 363A.29
Liability insurance
Joint ventures or enterprises, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.59
Self-insurance pools, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.98 to 471.982
Libraries, see PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Licenses
Bus or streetcar benches and shelters, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.27
Carnivals, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.08
Circuses, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.08
Deadline for town action, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.99
Fairs, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.08
Fees, reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.74
Liquor licenses, see Alcoholic beverages under this topic
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Shows, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.08
Snowmobiles, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.85
Vending machines, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.707
Watercraft, licensing prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2016 86B.421
Liens, motor vehicles, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 168A.16
Light rail transit
Plans, reports received, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.3994
Warning signals, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.4055
Limousine services, Minn. Statutes 2016 221.84
Littering, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.99
Loans to
Clean water partnership loans, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.725
Debt service deficiency loans, Minn. Statutes 2016 475A.04
Energy conservation investments, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.65
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.73
Hardship acquisition and relocation, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.167
Highway rights-of-way acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.167
Public works projects, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.65
Secured loans, bank liability, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 85.019
Local retirement plans or funds, establishment, Minn. Statutes 2016 356.25
Local safety councils, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.63
Local tax rate, defined, Minn. Statutes 2016 276A.01
Local taxes, special laws, Minn. Statutes 2016 270C.171
Local water management, see LOCAL WATER MANAGEMENT
Lodging taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.190
Logging railroads across highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.24
Mailboxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.072, 366.015
Management and Budget Department, services, Minn. Statutes 2016 43A.36
Manufactured home parks
Closing or conversion, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 327C.095
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 327C.01
Manufactured homes, ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.151
Maps, state demographer, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 4A.02
Matching programs, comparison of data, Minn. Statutes 2016 13B.01 to 13B.05
Meat and poultry inspection, see MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION
Medical response units, Minn. Statutes 2016 144E.275
Meetings, see Town meetings under this topic
Merit systems, police, see POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONS
Metropolitan agricultural preserves, Minn. Statutes 2016 473H.01 to 473H.18
Metropolitan area towns
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, see ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES
Census, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01, 368.015
Comprehensive municipal plans, see Metropolitan area under COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PLANS
Consulting, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.147
Definitions, government data, Minn. Statutes 2016 13.02
Dissolution, consolidation, annexation, detachment, or incorporation, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.13
Elections, guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.03
Federal aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.223
Financial assistance, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.384
Fiscal capacity, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.02, 473F.07
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Grants to, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.252
Housing, affordability and life-cycle goals, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.254
Housing and redevelopment powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.195, 473.201
Inclusionary housing development program, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.251, 473.255
Indebtedness, net debt limitations, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.02
Land, water development and management, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.191
Land and water development ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.208
Light rail transit warning signals, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.4055
Metropolitan parks and open spaces, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.301
Metropolitan revenue distribution, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.02
Net tax capacity, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.05 to 473F.11
Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01, 473.192, 473.206, 473.811
Payments by, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.521, 473.834
Population, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01, 473F.13
Population estimates, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.07
Property taxes, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Representation, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.803
Transit programs, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.384
Transit replacement service, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.146, 473.388
Transportation planning, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.146
Wastewater treatment, powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.521
Metropolitan surface water, see METROPOLITAN SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Mileage allowances, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.666
Milk, production and processing, ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2016 32.397
Mineral lands, road relocation on, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.10
Minimum-maintenance roads, designation, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.095
Minnesota Township Association dues, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Mississippi headwaters land use plan, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.371
Model codes, adoption by reference, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.62
Mosquito abatement, see Abatement under MOSQUITOES
Motor vehicles, duties regarding
Abandoned, junk, or unauthorized motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.04
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.666
Identification, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.346
Impoundment, notice, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.06
Liens, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 168A.16
Road maintenance vehicles, white strobe lamps, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.64
Sales taxes, revenues, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2016 297A.991
Sewage sludge transport vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.80
Use, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.666
Motorized golf carts, use on designated roadways, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 471.591
Names
Change of name, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.02, 379.07 to 379.09
New towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.01
National railroad passenger corporation, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.62
Natural and scenic areas, development, Minn. Statutes 2016 85.019
Natural gas utilities, Minn. Statutes 2016 216B.361
Natural Resources Department, services to, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.025
Net indebtedness, see Indebtedness under this topic
New counties, fractions of towns, reorganization, Minn. Statutes 2016 370.17
New towns
Election of officers, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.03
Names, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.01
Town clerks, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.14
No-fault automobile insurance, reparation security, Minn. Statutes 2016 65B.48
Noncommercial pesticide applicators, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 18E.03
Noncommercial signs, political advertising, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 211B.045
Nonprofit corporations
County hospital authorities, Minn. Statutes 2016 144.581
Joint powers entities, creation, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.717
Nuclear power plants, emergency response planning, Minn. Statutes 2016 12.13
Nursery stock, Minn. Statutes 2016 18H.16
Nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2016 447.41
Occupational safety and health, Minn. Statutes 2016 182.651
Off-highway motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.795
Off-road vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.804
Officers and employees, see TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
One-way roadways, parking on, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.35
Open Meeting Law, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Option A towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.03, 367.30, 367.31, 367.33
Option B towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.03, 367.30, 367.31, 367.34
Option C towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.30, 367.31, 367.35
Option D towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.30, 367.31, 367.36
Optional plans
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.30
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.31
Laws and ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.32
Ordinances
Amendments to, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353, 462.3612
Body art establishments, Minn. Statutes 2016 146B.02, 146B.09
Codification, Minn. Statutes 2016 415.021
Declaratory judgments about, Minn. Statutes 2016 555.11
Evidence of, Minn. Statutes 2016 599.13
Formalities, notices, and posting, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.125
Government, continuity of in emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2016 1.27
Manufactured home relocation trust fund, preemption compensation, Minn. Statutes 2016 327C.095
Option C towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.35
Optional plans, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.32
Outdoor lighting fixtures model ordinance, Minn. Statutes 2016 16B.328
Posting of, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.125, 367.11
Publication, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.125, 415.021
Recording, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.125
Rules requiring adoption or amendment of, effective dates, Minn. Statutes 2016 14.128
Soil loss, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.405
State statutes or rules, adoption by reference, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.62
Text, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.125
Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01, 368.01
Violations defined as crimes, Minn. Statutes 2016 626.05
Water conditioning installation and servicing, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.53
Organization
Description, filing, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.05
First town meeting, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.045
Organizational meeting, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.01
Petition to organize, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.01
Report by county board, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.04, 379.05
Town meeting, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.50
Outdoor advertising, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.16
Oversize vehicle permits, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.15, 169.86, 169.862
Paper stock, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.073
Parking facilities, polling places, use, Minn. Statutes 2016 204B.16
Parks, see MUNICIPAL PARKS
Partition
Debts, apportionment, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.06
Funds and accounts, apportionment, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.06
Hearing, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.03
Petition of voters, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.02
Report by county board, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.04, 379.05
Size limits, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.02
Pavement marking costs, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.391
Payments by
Authority, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.07
Direct deposit, employees payroll, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.426
Electronic transactions, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.381
Noxious weed program funding, Minn. Statutes 2016 18.88
Payment requiring excess property tax levies, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.27
Prompt payment, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.425
Peace officers, see Towns under PEACE OFFICERS
Pedestrian crossings, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.215
PERA, see PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA)
Permits
Deadline for town action, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.99
Environmental impact statements, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2016 116D.04
Personal property
Equalization boards, duties, see APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION BOARDS
Metropolitan area towns, equalized market value, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.02
Transfer to other public corporations, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.85
Pest control, see Control under PESTS
Pesticide control
Cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2016 18B.04
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 18B.01
Waste pesticide collection program, Minn. Statutes 2016 18B.065
Petroleum tank release cleanup, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2016 115C.09
Pipes and pipelines, Minn. Statutes 2016 299J.02, 299J.05
Plaintiffs' surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2016 562.01 to 562.05
Planning, county funds, use of, Minn. Statutes 2016 394.25
Plant diseases, see PLANT DISEASES
Plats
Correction of errors, Minn. Statutes 2016 505.165, 505.176
County auditors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.12
Planning reviews, Minn. Statutes 2016 505.03
Rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2016 505.1793
Street plats, preparation, Minn. Statutes 2016 505.1792
Transfers, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.12
Validation of certain plats, Minn. Statutes 2016 505.09, 505.16
Plumbers, see Licenses under PLUMBERS
Plumbing
Installation, uniform standards, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.43
Plan and specification reviews, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.43
Regulations, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.44
Police and fire protection, tax levies for, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.16, 365.18
Police departments, see Towns under PEACE OFFICERS
Polling places, see POLLING PLACES
Poor relief system
Abolished, Minn. Statutes 2016 256D.19, 261.001
Employees, transfer, Minn. Statutes 2016 256D.20
Local social services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2016 256D.19, 261.001
Population
County state-aid highway fund allocations, basis, Minn. Statutes 2016 162.08
Estimates
Federal census, use, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.62
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 473F.07, 473F.13
Property tax reports, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.62
Metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Projections, state demographer, Minn. Statutes 2016 4A.02
Port development assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2016 457A.03
Posting (notices)
Metropolitan area towns, see same under this topic
Posting facilities requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Pounds, see Towns under POUNDS (ANIMAL CONTROL)
Powers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.02
Printing, paper and ink, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.073
Private property, see Metropolitan area towns under this topic
Private vendors of public services, see PRIVATIZATION
Property
All-terrain vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.922
Boats, license fees, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 86B.411
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.02
Liability of, in suits against town, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.41
Liens, for special assessment, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.181
Nonpayment, seller's remedy, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.025
Off-highway motorcycles, registration fee exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.788
Off-road vehicles, registration fee exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.798
Public property, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.02, 160.03
Real property, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.054
Snowmobiles, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.82
Surplus property (government), Minn. Statutes 2016 15.054, 466.03, 471.3459
Property taxes
Abatement, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.1812, 469.1813, 469.1815
Towns, see same under PROPERTY TAXES
Public accountant, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.64
Public buildings, see TOWN BUILDINGS
Public cemeteries, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.87
Public corporations, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.02
Public defender costs, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 145A.05
Public improvements
Applications for state assistance for, information requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 16A.86
Budget requests, submission to Management and Budget Department, Minn. Statutes 2016 16A.86
Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2016 435.202
Cartway easements, Minn. Statutes 2016 435.37
Contractors' bonds, see Public works contractors under BONDS (OFFICERS AND FIDUCIARIES)
Lawsuits about, Minn. Statutes 2016 562.01 to 562.05
Powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 429.021
Proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2016 435.202, 435.56
Public works projects, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 471.17
Public relations, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.191
Public road ditches, costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.201
Public safety equipment, purchasing or leasing, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.3455
Public services
Rescues, charges for, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.011
Water supply, see same under this topic
Public utilities
Area development rate plans, Minn. Statutes 2016 216B.161
Community antenna television lines, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.45
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 415.021
Distribution, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.68
Financial reports, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.697
Geographical names, requirement to use, Minn. Statutes 2016 83A.03
Pumps and pumping, water supply, authorizing, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Purchases by
Administration Department, authority, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.03
Blind-made goods and services, Minn. Statutes 2016 248.075
Cooperative purchasing agreements, state contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.10
Correctional industry products, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.151
Credit cards, use, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.381
Installment payments, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.71
Major purchases, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.025
Motor vehicles and equipment, energy conservation, Minn. Statutes 2016 216C.19
Public safety equipment, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.3455
Rental purchase agreements, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.71
State contracts, audits, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.05
Rabies proclamations, publication costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 35.68
Railroads
Acquiring carriers, contracts with local governments, Minn. Statutes 2016 222.87
Crossings, duties, see RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Fences, Minn. Statutes 2016 219.34
Passenger service agreements, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.61, 174.62, 174.63
Quiet zones, Minn. Statutes 2016 219.166
Rail service improvement program, Minn. Statutes 2016 222.50, 222.51
Real estate tax judgment sales, conveyances before forfeiture, Minn. Statutes 2016 280.385
Real property
Agencies in charge of, Minn. Statutes 2016 103C.235
Conveyances, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.04, 465.025
Deeds, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.05
Gifts to state, Minn. Statutes 2016 94.17, 94.18, 94.19, 94.44
Government property, Minn. Statutes 2016 435.19
Hennepin County Three Rivers Park District acquisition of, Minn. Statutes 2016 383B.72
Leases, Minn. Statutes 2016 465.035
Logging roads, losses from use, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2016 466.03
Property taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.02
Public lands, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.202
Purchase or holding for housing or economic development or redevelopment purposes, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.02
Purchasing, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Sale, lease, or conveyance, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
State surplus land sales, Minn. Statutes 2016 94.10
Town cemeteries, lands, sale or lease, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.26
Trespass on, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.05
Unimproved land, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2016 466.03
Valuation, water service, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.20
Zoning regulations, see Zoning under this topic
Records and record keeping
Child support enforcement, access, Minn. Statutes 2016 256.978
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2016 138.17
Destruction of originals, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.17
Duplicate warrants, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.415
Emergency records preservation, Minn. Statutes 2016 138.17
Preservation, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.17
Reproductions, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.17, 138.17
Town clerks, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.11
Recreational facilities and programs
Authority to operate, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.15, 471.16
Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2016 177.23
Establishment, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.15
Funding, town meetings, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.16
Gifts and bequests, acceptance, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.17
Local recreation grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 85.019, 160.266
Location of activities, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.17
Private land used for public recreation, Minn. Statutes 2016 604A.20 to 604A.27
Zoning regulations, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.12 to 366.14
Recreational manufactured home parks, Minn. Statutes 2016 327.14 to 327.16, 327.20, 327.26, 327.27
Recreational vehicle lanes, see under HIGHWAYS
Recycling
Carpet replacement contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.073
Containers for recyclable material, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.151
Scrap metal, choice of facilities, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.074
Recycling center signs, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.086
Referendum, see Towns under REFERENDUM
Regional development commissions, termination, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.398
Regional library systems, see REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS
Regional management information centers, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 1.26
Rent controls, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.9996
Reports given
Annual reports, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.68
Biennial reports, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.68
Buildings, permit fees and surcharges, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.148
Comprehensive land use plan, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.353
County cemetery funds, interest received, Minn. Statutes 2016 306.50
Deaths, residents and nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2016 201.13
Distribution to legislature, Minn. Statutes 2016 3.195
Drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 171.54
Financial reports, see same under this topic
Loss of housing due to welfare reform, Minn. Statutes 2016 462A.2065, 469.0305
Plumbers and plumbing, violations, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.45
Property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.62
Road and bridge funds, appropriations from, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.03
Road taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.03
Roads, cartways, and bridges, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.03
Traffic violations
Administrative fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.74
Administrative fines, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.999
Rescue services, charges for, collection, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.011
Reservoirs, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Residential programs, see RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS (HUMAN SERVICES)
Retiree postemployment benefits, trust for, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.6175
Revenues
Property tax revenues, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Raised as town charge, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.07
Review boards, see APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION BOARDS
Rights-of-way, proposed acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2016 505.1793
Road and bridge funds
Appropriations from, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.03
Deposits to, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.03, 298.75
Dissolution of town, fund disposal, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.47
Payments from
Cartways, costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.08, 164.10
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.02
Road authorities, see under TOWN ROADS
Roads
Generally, see STREETS AND ROADS
Town roads, see TOWN ROADS
Rural roads, naming and marking, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.293
Rural water user districts, see RURAL WATER USER DISTRICTS
Rustic roads, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.83
Safe routes to school program, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.40
Saint Louis County, see Towns in under SAINT LOUIS COUNTY
Sales and use taxes, new taxes or increases, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.016
Sales by
Conflicts of interest, see Members under TOWN BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS
Public funds, collateral, Minn. Statutes 2016 118A.03
Surplus property, electronic sales process, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.345
Sales to, sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 297A.70
Sanitary districts, see SANITARY DISTRICTS
School buildings and grounds, site access and safety, Minn. Statutes 2016 123B.71
School buses, stop signal arms, use, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.443
Self-insurance employee health plans
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.617
Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2016 125A.023
Senior citizen centers, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.935
Service charges
Collection of unpaid, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.011, 366.012
Emergency services, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.011
Service cooperatives (SCs), administrative services to, Minn. Statutes 2016 123A.21
Services outside municipality, Minn. Statutes 2016 438.09
Sewage disposal systems, see Municipal sewage disposal systems under WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Sewage treatment systems, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Shoreland development, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.221
Shoreland management grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.975
Shows, Minn. Statutes 2016 437.07 to 437.09
Sick leave, Minn. Statutes 2016 256D.20, 261.002
Sidewalks, Minn. Statutes 2016 435.44
Signs and symbols
Community identification signs, placement, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.08
Municipal identification entrance signs, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.02, 173.025
Size, changes of boundaries, limits, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.02
Small or medium sized communities, Minn. Statutes 2016 270.071
Snow removal, private lands, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.21
Snowmobiles
Licensing, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.85
Registration fee, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.82
Regulating operation, Minn. Statutes 2016 84.87
Social Security, duties, see Employers under SOCIAL SECURITY
Soil and water conservation districts
Advisory representatives from town, Minn. Statutes 2016 103C.315
Public land administration, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2016 103C.235
Soil conservation
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.401
Excessive soil loss, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.421
Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.405, 103F.435
Solid waste, see Waste management under this topic
Sounding and testing equipment, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.42
Special assessments, see Towns under SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Special or local laws, Minn. Statutes 2016 645.021, 645.024
Special transportation services, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.30
Specialized medical response units, Minn. Statutes 2016 144E.275
Specific towns, see specific index headings
Speed limits, see SPEED LIMITS
State aid
Annexation, consolidation, detachment, dissolution, or incorporation, effect, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.014
Appropriations for, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.03
Distribution, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.013, 477A.014
Fire state aid, see State aid under LOCAL FIREFIGHTER RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS
Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.03
Natural resources lands, payments in lieu of taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.14
Payment dates, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.015
Police state aid, see State aid under LOCAL POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS
Production property transition aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.18
Property tax statements, Minn. Statutes 2016 276.04
Public Employees Retirement Association employer contribution rate increase, Minn. Statutes 2016 273.1385
Reductions or offsets
Property tax levies, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.62
Property value notices, costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 273.121
2011-2012, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.013
Uniform financial accounting and reporting standards, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.017
Utility valuation transition aid, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.16
Withholding, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.38
State and national associations, membership fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.96
State auditor, required information, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.74
State Building Code, see Building code under this topic
State contracts, audit costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 16C.05
State laws and statutes, purchase of copies, Minn. Statutes 2016 3C.12
State mandates, objection or reform, Minn. Statutes 2016 6.79
State primary election, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2016 204D.03
State statutes or rules, adoption by reference, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.62
State surplus land sales, Minn. Statutes 2016 16B.282, 94.10
Statutory city powers, urban towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.033, 367.31, 367.33
Storm sewer improvement districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.16 to 444.21
Storm water control systems, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Streets and roads, duties, see STREETS AND ROADS
Subcontracts
Family services collaboratives, Minn. Statutes 2016 256F.13
Integrated children's mental health service system, Minn. Statutes 2016 245.4932
Subdivision of land, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2016 462.358
Subordinate service districts, see SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICTS
Subsurface sewage treatment systems
Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2016 115.55
Local ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2016 115.55
Nonconforming lots, shoreland areas, requirements concerning, Minn. Statutes 2016 394.36
Supervisors, see TOWN BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS
Supplies or equipment, specifications, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.35 to 471.37
Surety bonds
Duplicate warrants, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.415
General powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Prosecution, penalties, and forfeitures, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.05
Surplus property
Electronic sales process, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.345
Sales by officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.054
Sales to towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 16B.2975
Sustainable development, model ordinance, Minn. Statutes 2016 4A.07
Taconite assistance areas, payments to, Minn. Statutes 2016 298.018
Tanning facilities, see TANNING FACILITIES
Tax assessments, see TAX ASSESSMENTS
Tax-forfeited lands, Minn. Statutes 2016 282.01, 282.08
Tax levies, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Tax reassessment costs, deduction, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.11
Taxes
Claims associated with, immunity from, Minn. Statutes 2016 466.03
Lodging taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.190
New income or sales taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 477A.016
Property, see Towns under PROPERTY TAXES
Racetracks, Minn. Statutes 2016 240.15
Taxes imposed on leased or loaned tax-exempt property, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.01
Tear gas, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2016 624.731
Telephone companies, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 222.37, 237.075
Telephones, see Township telephone systems under MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES
Timber cutting, disposal of debris, Minn. Statutes 2016 88.14
Time payments, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.025
Toll bridges, Minn. Statutes 2016 165.09
Toll facilities, development, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.84 to 160.92
Tourist camps
Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2016 327.26, 327.27
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 450.19
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 327.15
Zoning, Minn. Statutes 2016 327.16
Towing authorities, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.035
Town, defined, Minn. Statutes 2016 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 2016 471.95
Town meetings
Adjournment, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.58
Annexation, Minn. Statutes 2016 414.0333
Annual meeting time, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.54
Audited accounts, payment procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.18
Business and elections, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.51
Clerk's duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.53, 367.11
Fence policy, election, Minn. Statutes 2016 344.20
Fire protection districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.85
First meeting, Minn. Statutes 2016 379.045
Flowage easements, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.565
Funds and accounts, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.11
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10, 365.56
Impassable town roads, correction costs, Minn. Statutes 2016 163.16
Lawsuits against town, private road damage, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.08
Local lodging taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 469.190
Minutes recorded at, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.55
Open Meeting Law, Minn. Statutes 2016 13D.01, 366.01
Postponed or rescheduled meetings, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.51, 365.59
Precinct caucuses, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2016 202A.19
Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Property taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 164.04, 275.07, 365.431
Quorum requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.01
Satellite broadcasting or program service facilities, tax exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2016 272.02
Social media, permitted use, Minn. Statutes 2016 13D.065
Special meetings, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.52, 365.56
Specific powers granted at, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.23
Town boards, general powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10, 365.50
Towns established at, Minn. Statutes 2016 368.01
Voting machines and systems, authorization of use, Minn. Statutes 2016 206.58
Voting regulations at, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.57
Town roads, see TOWN ROADS
Township mutual companies, see TOWNSHIP MUTUAL COMPANIES
Township system of poor relief, Minn. Statutes 2016 256D.19, 256D.20, 261.001
Tractors, operation on highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.72
Traffic control devices, duties, see TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
Traffic regulations
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 168B.035
Parking, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.345, 169.35
Speed limits, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.263
State law, conformity, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.022
Violations, suspension of drivers' license, Minn. Statutes 2016 171.16
Trail registry, duties, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2016 85.017
Transition from town to city, Minn. Statutes 2016 414.031
Transportation Department services, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.39
Transportation fund grants, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.50
Trees and hedges along highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.22
Trunk highways
Construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.315
Construction or reconstruction, generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.24, 161.38
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.20
Increased capacity or width, construction, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.38
Land acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.441
Projects, advance funding, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.361
Replacement of public lands, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.202
Reversion, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.16
Street or highway improvements outside state construction limits, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.38
Surplus earth materials, purchase, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.411
Temporary trunk highways, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 161.16
Tunnels under highways, Minn. Statutes 2016 160.25
Underground facility operators, Minn. Statutes 2016 216D.02
Unemployment insurance trust fund, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2016 268.052
Urban towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 367.033, 367.31, 367.33
Utilities, see Public utilities under this topic
Utility task vehicles, use on designated roadways, Minn. Statutes 2016 169.045
Vacation leave, Minn. Statutes 2016 256D.20, 261.002
Vending machines, licenses, fee increases, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.707
Violations and penalties
Local government aid, reduction, late property tax reports, Minn. Statutes 2016 275.62
Supplies or equipment contracts, bidding violations, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.37
Vocational education cooperative centers, Minn. Statutes 2016 123A.22
Voluntary energy improvements financing program, see under ENERGY CONSERVATION
Volunteer firefighter relief associations, Minn. Statutes 2016 424A.092, 424A.093
Voters
Registration, county auditors, delegation of duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 201.221
Residence requirements, Minn. Statutes 2016 201.016
Voting challengers, appointments, Minn. Statutes 2016 204C.07
Voting machines and systems, see VOTING MACHINES AND SYSTEMS
Voting precincts, see VOTING PRECINCTS
Voting systems, purchase or lease, Minn. Statutes 2016 206.805
Warrants for payment of money
Dissolution of town, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.47, 365.49
Duplicate warrants, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.415
Waste management
Hazardous waste, metropolitan area towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.811
Practices, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.471
Solid waste collection, organizing, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.94
Solid waste collectors, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.93
Solid waste disposal, fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 115A.921
Solid waste management services by counties, charges, Minn. Statutes 2016 400.08
Solid waste transporters, regulation by towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 221.031
Spent fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps, collection, Minn. Statutes 2016 216B.241
Town meetings, powers, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.10
Waste pesticide collection program, Minn. Statutes 2016 18B.065
Wastewater treatment
Facilities, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075, 444.26, 458D.06
Nonmetropolitan interceptors, Minn. Statutes 2016 473.5111
Water, local water plans, Minn. Statutes 2016 103B.235
Water access sites, cooperation with Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2016 97A.141
Water conditioning contractors and installers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2016 326.55, 326.56
Water management, see LOCAL WATER MANAGEMENT
Water pollution, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.725, 103F.731, 115.06
Water softeners, installation, Minn. Statutes 2016 326B.44
Water supply
Critical water deficiencies, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.291
Demand reduction measures, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.291
Platted towns, Minn. Statutes 2016 365.20
Private vendors of public services, see PRIVATIZATION
Pumps and pumping, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Requesting from contiguous city, Minn. Statutes 2016 456.30
Rural water user districts, see RURAL WATER USER DISTRICTS
Service connection fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 144.3831
Valves, Minn. Statutes 2016 444.075
Water supply plans, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.291
Water treatment facilities, construction contracts, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.371
Water surface use, Minn. Statutes 2016 86B.205, 86B.211
Waters
Deicing, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.605
Weed control, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.621
Watershed districts
Appropriations, Minn. Statutes 2016 103D.921
Exemptions from permit fees, Minn. Statutes 2016 103D.335
Rules, notice received, Minn. Statutes 2016 103D.341
Weed control
Aquatic plants, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.621
Noxious weeds, Minn. Statutes 2016 18.77, 18.84, 18.88
Weed inspectors, Minn. Statutes 2016 18.80, 18.81
Wells, Minn. Statutes 2016 103I.111, 444.075
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, Minn. Statutes 2016 458D.06, 458D.20, 458D.22
Wetlands
Acquisition by Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2016 97A.145
High priority wetlands regions, Minn. Statutes 2016 103B.3355
Restrictions on access from roads, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.235
Wetland replacement applications, Minn. Statutes 2016 103G.2242
Wetlands preservation areas, eminent domain, Minn. Statutes 2016 103F.614
Wheelchair users, transportation, Minn. Statutes 2016 299A.11
Workers' compensation
Generally, see WORKERS COMPENSATION
Insurance, Minn. Statutes 2016 176.182
Insurance companies, see Workers' compensation insurance companies under WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Reinsurance association, membership, Minn. Statutes 2016 79.34
Town officers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2016 176.011, 176.192
Youth centers, Minn. Statutes 2016 471.935
Zoning
Commercial and industrial zones, scenic areas, Minn. Statutes 2016 173.04
County controls, consistency with, Minn. Statutes 2016 394.33
Deadlines for town action, Minn. Statutes 2016 15.99
Delinquent taxes, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.125
Districts, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.13, 366.15
Existing buildings, exemptions from regulations, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.18
Manufactured homes, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.151
Municipal planning law, see Zoning ordinances under ZONING
Ordinances, see Zoning ordinances under ZONING
Planning and zoning commission, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.17
Purpose, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.14
Recreational facilities and programs, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.12 to 366.14
Regulations and restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.10, 366.12, 366.13
Residential programs (human services), Minn. Statutes 2016 245A.11
Subdivision regulations, safe routes to school, Minn. Statutes 2016 174.40
Town zoning commissioner, duties, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.16
Violations, penalties, Minn. Statutes 2016 366.181