Before incurring any expense under the powers conferred by section 455.23, the approval of the voters of the city shall first be had at a general or special election held therein. If a majority of the voters of the city participating at the election shall vote in favor of the construction of the system of poles, wires and cables herein authorized to be made, the council shall proceed with the construction.
(1860-2) 1923 c 29 s 2; 1949 c 119 s 111; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7
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.