Any home rule charter city owning an electric light and power plant may contract for the purchase by the city of electricity to operate the electric plant, upon such terms as may be approved by a two-thirds vote of all of the members of the governing body. The term of any such contract shall not exceed 15 years unless the governing body determines that a longer period, not exceeding 40 years, is in furtherance of sound utility practice.
(1764) 1913 c 103 s 1; 1973 c 293 s 1; 1976 c 44 s 50
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 451 - 459 — Local Public Utilities, Enterprises
Chapter 455 — Electric Light And Power Plants
Section 455.01 — Second, Third Class Charter City May Build, Buy Light Plant.
Section 455.05 — Third Class Charter City May Build, Run Plant; Sell Power.
Section 455.13 — Purchase Of Electricity.
Section 455.14 — Obligation Not Indebtedness.
Section 455.23 — Fourth Class City May Hook Up To Outside Power; Set Rates.
Section 455.24 — Submission To Voters.
Section 455.26 — Extension Of Electric Lines.
Section 455.27 — Powers Of Council.
Section 455.28 — Use Of Streets; Contracts.
Section 455.29 — Municipalities May Extend Electric Service.
Section 455.30 — Not To Extend Into Other Municipalities.
Section 455.31 — Disposal Of Electrical Energy To Private Consumers.
Section 455.32 — Fourth Class City May Sell Extra Power; Conditions.