City of Des Moines v. City Development Board

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• concluding substantial evidence supported decision that the annexing city met section 368.17(4)’s requirement that it “provide substantial municipal services and benefits not previously enjoyed” to the annexed territory
• finding “the provisions of [section 368.17] . . . thwart the legislative scheme of distinguishing between voluntary and involuntary annexations” and declining to apply them
• evidence is substantial if a reasonable person would find it adequate to reach a decision
• involuntary annexation requirements not imposed in voluntary proceedings

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