RES 24-81ctr
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Ver City Council
Resolution 24-81
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River to Acknowledge and
Protect the Rights of Voters Regarding the Provision of Utility Service
WHEREAS: Elk River Municipal Utilities (Utility) is a valuable public asset through which
the City of Ek River, Minnesota (City), maintains and perpetuates significant self -investment
and public services made currently and by past generations to promote the general welfare of
City residents; and
WHEREAS: such investments contribute to ensuring and preserving the financial stability
and fiscal integrity of the city's overall financial structure and credit rating; and
WHEREAS: such public services ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable utility service to
all residents and users in the City at reasonable rates subject to the control and regulation of
the City; and
WHEREAS: access to service should be provided for all uses necessitated by all residents and
entities of the City; and
WHEREAS: Utility and its services are vital to the continued planned and orderly growth of
the City; and
WHEREAS: the right of the citizens of Elk River to determine the disposition of their Utility
through referendum is protected due to enactment of 1949 Minnesota Laws Chapter 119,
section 42, codified as Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.321, subdivision 4:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: The City shall continue to own and operate the Utility unless
and until, two-thirds of voters voting in a general or special election approve an ordinance or
resolution passed by the City Council, concurred in by the public utilities commission if the
utility is under the jurisdiction of such a commission, to lease or sell the utility or discontinue
its operation, wholly or in part, as provided by Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.321,
subdivision 4.
Passed and adopted this 16th day of December 2024.
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ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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