Chapter 412 — Additional Powers

412.01 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.011 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.012 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.013 Additional Powers Cities with taconite plants can lease or buy sewer and water systems from the plant owners and run them for residents. 412.014 Power to Operate Telephone Lines If a statutory city was incorporated in territory where a town had already built and operated telephone lines under … 412.015 Uniform Code of Municipal Government Minnesota has a uniform code for how statutory cities are governed, replacing many older city incorporation laws. 412.016 Application; Statutory Cities Chapter 412 applies to all statutory cities in Minnesota, including those that incorporated under older laws. 412.017 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.018 Cities Under General or Special Incorporation Acts Cities formed under earlier general or special laws are now governed by Chapter 412 unless they adopted a home rule … 412.02 City Elections; Officers, Terms, Vacancies, City Employees Sets rules for city elections, officer terms, filling vacancies, and hiring city employees in statutory cities. 412.021 Officers This section governs the initial election of officers when a new statutory city incorporates. After the secretary of … 412.022 Council May Provide Four-year Term This section lets a city council, by ordinance, establish a four-year term or reestablish a two-year term for the office … 412.023 Transition Schedule This is a transitional section that moved former villages, cities, and boroughs to the statewide biennial (odd-numbered … 412.03 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.031 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.04 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.041 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.05 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.051 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.06 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.061 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.07 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.071 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.08 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.081 Separation From Town This section governs how a statutory city becomes a separate election and assessment district from the town it lies in. … 412.09 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.091 Dissolution; Petition; Vote A statutory city can be dissolved if voters approve it by petition and election, with rules for winding down city … 412.092 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.093 Dissolution Secured by Claimants When a statutory city has failed to hold city elections for two consecutive years and has unpaid bonds or claims, a … 412.10 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.101 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.11 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.111 Departments, Boards The city council may create departments and advisory boards and appoint the officers, employees, and agents it considers … 412.12 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.121 Acting Mayor At its first meeting each year, the city council chooses an acting mayor from among the council members. The acting … 412.13 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.131 Assessor; Duties, Compensation Sets the duties and pay of city assessors in statutory cities, including how they assess property values. 412.14 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.141 Treasurer's Duties The city treasurer must collect, keep safe, and pay out city money as directed, and keep detailed records. 412.15 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.151 Duties of Clerk The city clerk keeps records, manages council meetings, handles elections, and serves as the main record keeper. 412.152 Mayor; Fire Chief; Offices Not Incompatible The offices of mayor of a statutory city and fire chief of an independent nonprofit firefighting corporation serving … 412.153 Housing Aid to Ensure Timely Public Safety Service Statutory cities may spend public funds to acquire or lease residential property, or otherwise provide housing … 412.16 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.161 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.17 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.171 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.18 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.181 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.19 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.191 Members; Powers, Duties This section sets the composition and operating rules of a city council. In a standard plan city the council is the … 412.20 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.201 Execution of Instruments Explains who signs contracts, deeds, and other legal documents on behalf of the city. 412.21 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.211 General Statutory City Powers This section gives every statutory city the legal status and general powers of a municipal corporation at common law. A … 412.22 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.221 Specific Powers of Council Lists the specific powers of the city council, including buying supplies, making contracts, managing buildings, and … 412.222 Public Accountants in Statutory Cities Statutory cities may hire public accountants to audit and review the city's financial books and records. 412.23 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.231 Penalties The council can set penalties for breaking city ordinances, up to a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail, or both. 412.24 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.241 Council to Control Finances The city council has full control over the city's finances, including collecting revenue and spending money. 412.25 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.251 Annual Tax Levy The council sets the city's annual property tax levy by resolution, with specific categories of taxes that can be … 412.26 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.261 Tax Anticipation Certificates Cities can borrow money short-term by issuing certificates against taxes that have been levied but not yet collected. 412.27 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.271 Disbursements All city spending must be approved by the council and paid by orders signed by the mayor and clerk. 412.28 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.281 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.29 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.291 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.30 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.301 Financing Purchase of Certain Equipment Cities can issue debt certificates or capital notes to buy equipment like vehicles, computers, and public safety gear. 412.31 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.311 Contracts City contracts above a set dollar amount must go to the lowest responsible bidder after public notice. 412.32 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.321 Municipal Utilities Statutory cities can own and run water, gas, electric, and heating utilities for city use or to sell to residents. 412.33 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.331 Establishment of Public Utilities Commission A statutory city can create a public utilities commission by ordinance to manage city-owned utilities. 412.34 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.341 Commission; Membership, Organization The public utilities commission has 3, 5, or 7 members appointed by the council, serving staggered 3-year terms. 412.35 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.351 Commission, Jurisdiction The council decides which city utilities the public utilities commission will manage, such as water, power, or sewer. 412.36 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.361 Public Utility; Commission Powers The public utilities commission can extend, rebuild, and operate city utilities and hire staff to run them. 412.371 Separate City Fund for Each Utility Each city utility must have its own separate fund in the city treasury, keeping its money in and out separate. 412.381 Reports The utilities commission must file regular financial reports with the city clerk, including an annual report. 412.391 Abolition of Commission or Utility Transfer A city can abolish its public utilities commission or transfer a utility back to the council by voter approval. 412.401 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.411 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.421 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.431 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.441 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.451 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.461 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.471 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.481 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.491 Parks; Parkways; Recreational Facilities Statutory cities may create, improve, and manage parks, parkways, and recreational areas and set rules for their use. 412.501 City of 1,000 May Have or Continue Park Board; Formalities A city of more than 1,000 population may by ordinance establish a park board, and any existing park board continues to … 412.511 Acquisition and Control of Park Property This section governs the acquisition and control of city park property. Either the park board or the city council may … 412.521 Powers of Board This section lists the park board's powers to carry out its duties: hiring personnel and setting their pay, constructing … 412.531 Park Funds This section creates a special park fund in the city treasury to pay for the park board's powers. The council may … 412.541 Optional Plans This section sets out two optional departures from the standard form of statutory city government. Optional Plan A lets … 412.551 Election on Optional Plan Voters can put the adoption of Optional Plan A or B on the ballot by petition, and a majority vote adopts the plan. Only … 412.561 Applicable Law; Same Rights, Liabilities, Proceedings When a city switches to an optional plan, existing rights, contracts, and legal proceedings stay in effect. 412.571 Continuance in Office; Elections Current officers stay in office during a transition to a new plan until their successors are elected. 412.572 Conversion to Optional Plan a On January 1, 1970, every standard plan statutory city automatically became an Optional Plan A city, as if the voters … 412.581 Officers In an Optional Plan A city, the council has five or seven members, made up of the mayor and four or six council members. … 412.591 Duties of Clerk and Treasurer; May Be Combined In an Optional Plan A city the clerk handles the usual clerk duties and is not a council member, though an incumbent … 412.601 Applications of Sections 412.601 to 412.751 Sections 412.601 to 412.751 apply only to statutory cities that operate under Optional Plan B. This section sets the … 412.611 Council-manager Plan The council-manager plan gives the council legislative power and puts a professional manager in charge of daily … 412.621 Boards and Commissions In a city under Optional Plan B, there may be no independent community health board, library board, park board, public … 412.631 Composition of Council In any city operating under Optional Plan B, the council is composed of a mayor and either four or six council members. … 412.641 Manager; Basis for Choice; Residency; Term; Probation The city manager is chosen by the council solely on the basis of training, experience, and administrative … 412.651 City Manager; Powers and Duties The city manager runs day-to-day city operations, enforces ordinances, hires and fires staff, and prepares the budget. 412.661 Limit on Council Powers Council members cannot interfere with the manager's hiring or daily management of city employees. 412.671 Creation of Departments; Divisions and Bureaus The city council may create whatever departments, divisions, and bureaus it finds necessary to run the city's affairs, … 412.681 Manager Runs City; Offices May Be Joined or Abolished The city must have a clerk and a treasurer, plus any other officers (who report to the manager) that the council creates … 412.691 Manager is Purchasing Agent; Audit and Approval The city manager is the city's chief purchasing agent and may make purchases and let contracts on the city's behalf when … 412.701 Budgeting The city manager prepares the estimates for the annual budget for the council, organized by fund and by department. The … 412.711 Consideration of Budget; Tax Levy The council reviews the manager's budget, holds a public hearing, and sets the annual tax levy. 412.721 Budget Enforcement; Personal Liability City spending cannot exceed budgeted amounts. Officials who overspend may be personally liable. 412.731 Modification of Budget After adopting the budget, the council cannot increase the budgeted amounts beyond estimated revenues, unless actual … 412.741 Disbursement of Funds For cities under Optional Plan B, the disbursement rules of section 412.271 apply, except that orders must be signed by … 412.751 Emergency Debt Certificates If a city's tax receipts or other revenue fall short for ordinary expenses, or a calamity or public emergency forces … 412.761 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.771 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.781 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.791 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.801 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.811 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.821 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.831 Official Newspaper The city council must designate an official newspaper to publish required legal notices and ordinances. 412.841 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.851 Vacation of Streets Describes the process for a city to officially close (vacate) a street, alley, or public way. 412.861 Prosecutions, Violations of Ordinances Prosecutions for violating city ordinances are brought in the name of the city on a complaint and warrant, as in other … 412.871 Fines and Penalties Fines collected for ordinance violations go to the city treasury, not to the state or county. 412.881 President and Recorder Defined Whenever the term "president" or "president of the council" appears in a statute applying to any statutory city, it … 412.891 Inconsistency With Cash Basis Law If any provision of this chapter conflicts with the cash basis laws enacted in Laws 1929, chapter 208; Laws 1933, … 412.901 Application This chapter applies to every statutory city, regardless of the law under which the city was originally incorporated. 412.911 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.921 This section of the statutory cities law has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 412.925 Native Landscapes A statutory or home rule charter city must allow an owner, authorized agent, or authorized occupant of privately owned …