Chapter 410 — Cities, Classes

410.01 Cities, Classes This law divides Minnesota cities into four classes based on population. First class cities have over 100,000 people, … 410.015 Definitions Relating to Cities This law defines two types of Minnesota cities. A 'statutory city' follows state laws for its government. A 'home rule … 410.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.03 Existing Charters Preserved This law says that cities that existed when the Revised Laws of 1905 took effect keep their existing charters and … 410.04 Home Rule Charters; Patrol Limits Any city in Minnesota may create its own home rule charter to govern itself. However, if the city's charter sets patrol … 410.05 Charter Commission This law explains how charter commissions are created, run, and dissolved. A district court chief judge appoints 7 to 15 … 410.06 Compensation; Expenses Charter commission members serve without pay. However, the commission can hire an attorney and other staff to help write … 410.07 Determination of Desirability; Framing Charter After being appointed, the charter commission must either report that a home rule charter is not needed, or deliver a … 410.08 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.09 Regulation of Franchises A city charter can include rules about franchises and privileges that allow companies to use city streets and public … 410.10 Charter Election When a charter commission delivers a proposed charter, the city council must put it to a vote at the next general … 410.11 Adoption; Notice, Effective Date A proposed charter is adopted if at least 51 percent of voters vote in favor. After adoption, the city clerk must file … 410.12 Amendments This law sets out several ways to amend a home rule charter. The charter commission can propose amendments on its own, … 410.121 Sale of Intoxicating Liquor or Wine; Favorable Vote If a city's charter bans the sale of liquor or wine in certain areas, those bans can only be removed or changed if 55 … 410.13 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.14 Alternative Proposals When a city puts a charter or charter amendment to a vote, it can include alternative sections or articles. Voters can … 410.15 Succession; Subsisting Rights When a city adopts a new charter, the new city government is the legal successor of the old one. All property, taxes, … 410.16 Forms of Government Incorporated in Charter A charter commission can choose any form of city government for the charter, including commission, mayor-council, or … 410.17 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.18 Distribution of Administrative Powers A charter commission can set up how the city's administrative work is organized into departments. The charter can let … 410.19 Powers of Mayor and Council A charter commission can include provisions in the charter that define the powers and duties of the mayor and each … 410.191 City Council Members; City Employment The mayor and city council members cannot be employed by the city, regardless of what the city charter says. 'Employed' … 410.20 Recall and Removal of Officers; Ordinances A charter commission can include provisions for recalling elected city officials by voter petition. The charter can also … 410.21 Application of General Election Laws A home rule charter's rules about nominations, primary elections, and city elections are valid even if they conflict … 410.22 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.23 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.24 New or Revised Charter Any city that already has a home rule charter can create and adopt a completely new or revised charter. The process for … 410.25 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.26 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.27 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.30 City May Revert to Statutory City; Process; Transition A home rule charter city of any class can abandon its charter and become a statutory city instead. The proposal to … 410.31 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 410.32 Cities May Issue Capital Notes for Capital Equipment Home rule charter cities can issue capital notes (a type of borrowing) without a public vote to buy capital equipment … 410.325 Tax Anticipation Certificates Home rule charter cities can issue tax anticipation certificates, which are short-term borrowing against expected tax … 410.33 Savings Clause If a city's charter does not address a topic that general law covers for statutory cities, the city can follow the …