Chapter 453A — Intent

453A.01 Intent This section explains the purpose of the municipal gas agency law. It allows Minnesota cities that own gas utilities to … 453A.02 Definitions This section defines key terms used in the municipal gas agency law. It explains what words like 'city,' 'council,' … 453A.03 Municipal Gas Agencies; Incorporation This section explains how two or more cities can form a municipal gas agency. The cities must pass resolutions and … 453A.04 Municipal Gas Agencies; Powers This section lists the powers of a municipal gas agency. The agency can buy, build, and operate gas facilities, issue … 453A.05 Bonds and Notes for Any Corporate Purpose This section authorizes municipal gas agencies to issue bonds and notes to pay for their projects. The bonds are backed … 453A.06 Eminent Domain This section gives municipal gas agencies limited power to acquire property through eminent domain. However, the agency … 453A.07 Rules and Rates This section allows municipal gas agencies to set rates and fees for their services. Rates must be high enough to cover … 453A.08 City May Join Agency, Exercise Powers This section allows cities to join a municipal gas agency and exercise powers through the agency. Member cities can … 453A.09 Construction Contracts This section allows cities and municipal gas agencies to enter construction contracts without competitive bidding in … 453A.10 Authorized Investments; Security for Public Deposits This section makes bonds and notes issued by municipal gas agencies legal investments for banks, insurance companies, … 453A.11 Employees, Definition This section says that employees of municipal gas agencies are public employees covered by the Public Employees … 453A.12 Construction This section provides rules for interpreting the municipal gas agency law. It says the law should be read broadly to …