NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 

ESTABLISHMENTS OF LAKE IMPROVEMENT 

DISTRICT FOR BIG EAGLE LAKE

The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 7, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the County Board Room located at the Sherburne County Government Center at 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River, MN, 55330. The purpose of the hearing is to consider public input on a Petition submitted to the County for the creation of a Lake Improvement District for Big Eagle Lake.

The proposed boundaries of the Lake Improvement District include riparian properties that abut Big Eagle Lake. The proposed purpose, programs, and funding for the district are outlined in the Petition to Form a Lake Improvement District, a copy of which is available for public review at the Office of the Sherburne County Auditor, at the Sherburne County Government Center. A copy is also available on the County’s website: https://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=441 

The establishment of the proposed Lake Improvement District requires review by the Commissioner of Natural Resources and the approval of the Sherburne County Board. Concerned citizens may submit evidence at the public hearing or send written comments to the County Auditor prior to the hearing. This hearing is being held prior to the passage of any order establishing the proposed Lake Improvement District. Concerned citizens may also submit evidence and opinions to the Commissioner of Natural Resources.

Citizens may call for a referendum on the question of whether or not to establish a lake improvement district by filing a petition requesting such a referendum. The petition shall be signed by 26% of the property owners within the territory of the proposed district. Upon receipt of such a petition prior to the effective date of creation of the district, the County Board will issue an order saying the establishment of the district pending a referendum vote of all qualified voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed district. 

(Published in the Patriot: 11/18/23, 11/25/23.)