Minn. Stat. § 103E.111: FIELD SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS BY DIRECTOR.

Subdivision 1. Authorization.

If a field survey or investigation of a drainage project or drainage system is determined to be necessary by the director or is requested in writing by the drainage authority, the director may conduct the survey or investigation.

Subd. 2. Paying costs.

If the field survey or investigation is made at the request of a drainage authority, the cost must be reported to the drainage authority and paid by the drainage authority as a drainage project or drainage system expense.