Op. Atty. Gen. 602j

DRAINAGE: REPAIRS: LIMITATION UPON COST: The limitation contained in Minn. Stat. § 103E.715, subd. 4(a) (1996} on cost of repairs made pursuant to a repair petition does not apply to routine maintenance and repairs made by a drainage authority pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103E.?05 (1996). 602-l July 10, 1997 Elroy Hanson W.arnbach & I-lanson Law Oft`ice 210 South Main Street P.O. Box 340 Mahnornen, Minnesota 56557 Dear Mr. Hanson: In your letter to the P_ttomey General you present substantially the following: FACTS A.n established drainage system has five miles of open ditch in the drainage…