What is a Lake Improvement District (LID)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 378, a lake improvement district (LID) is a local unit of government established by resolution of the county board. A LID provides the opportunity for greater landowner involvement in lake management activities by actions initiated at the local unit of government.
A Lake Improvement District (LID) is special-purpose district formed around a lake in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, sections 103B.501-103B.581 . A lake improvement district is a local unit of government established by resolution of appropriate county boards and/or city governing bodies, or by the commissioner, for the implementation of defined lake management projects and for the assessment of the costs thereof.