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Defining a Lake Improvement District ( LID) <br /> o What is a Lake Improvement District (LID)? It is a local governmental unit (LGU), a political subdivision, <br /> established by resolution of a county board, city council or by the Commissioner of the DNR. A LID allows <br /> for greater local involvement in lal<e management activities. <br /> o How is a LID established? 1. By petition of property owners within the proposed district; or 2. By county <br /> board, city council or governing body resolution. <br /> o What authority and purpose does a LID have? It is subservient to the local government that established <br /> it, has no taxing powers of its own, and is limited to those authorities that the parent government gives <br /> to it. There are currently 49 active LIDS in Minnesota. The three primary reasons for their establishment <br /> are for the purpose of managing water quality, water level control and aquatic vegetation. <br /> o Who runs the LID? It is managed by a board of directors consisting of 5 to 9 members. All directors must <br /> be property owners in the district, and a majority must be residents of the district. The initial board of <br /> directors is appointed by the governing body, who also specifies the number, qualifications and terms of <br /> office. Vacancies are filled by a majority vote of the property owners attending the annual meeting and <br /> Directors may be compensated, if approved by the property owners. <br /> o GreenStep City Environmental Management Best Practice 7: Create/assist a Lal<e Improvement District. <br /> o The League of MN Cities also reference LID creation in their Handbook for Minnesota Cities. <br />