By accepting utility services from the city, each customer consents that the city may enter in and upon private property at all times reasonable under the circumstances for the purpose of reading, inspecting, and repairing meters or the utility system, and for the purpose of connecting and disconnecting service. If the city is denied access to the property for purposes consistent with this division, the city may take any and all actions available to it under Minnesota state and federal law to enforce its right to access, including legal action. Any customer who wrongfully denies access under this division will also be responsible for the costs, including attorney fees, associated with the city enforcing its rights. These costs will be billed to the customer and, if they remain unpaid after 90 days, will be assessed as tax against the property upon which the utility is located, provided sufficient notice of such assessment is given to the customer and landowner.
(Ord. 265, passed 4-1-2009; Ord. 326, passed 12-16-2015)