Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1688 and before a community historical museum may be established and operated as provided by Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1681 and 12-1682, a petition signed by at least five percent (5%) of the qualified and registered voters of the city or school district shall be filed with the clerk thereof, requesting the governing body of the city or school district to provide, establish, maintain and conduct a community historical museum and to levy an annual tax therefor not to exceed one (1) mill, whereupon it shall be the duty of the governing body of the city or school district to cause such question to be submitted to the qualified voters thereof to be voted upon at the next regular or special election of the city or school district to be held more than thirty (30) days after the filing of such petition.