RES 16-83WNH
Resolution 0 6- 83
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving the Lawns of Minnesota 2016,
Chapter 97 -House File Number 2718
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016, the Governor of Minnesota signed Laws of Minnesota
2016, Chapter 97-H.F. Number 2718; and
WHEREAS, Laws of Minnesota 2016, Chapter 97-H.F. No. 2718 grants authority to the
City of Elk River to expand the Elk River Utilities Commission to 5 members; and
WHEREAS, under Minnesota Statute, Section 645.021, subd. 2, a special law shall not be
effective without approval of the local government units affected and such approval shall be
by resolution adopted by majority vote of all members of the governing board; and
WHEREAS, under Minnesota Statute, Section 645.021, subd 3, if the City of Elk Rivet
fails to file a Certificate of Approval of the special law before the first day of the next regular
session of the Legislature, which is January 3, 2017, the law is deemed disapproved by such
units of government; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River desires to approve the special law and ensure that it
becomes effective.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby approve of Laws of
Minnesota 2016, Chapter 97-H.F. No. 2718.
Passed and adopted this 5 h day of December, 2016.
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ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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