(1) The definitions and rules of construction, presumptions and miscellaneous provisions pertaining to construction contained in M.S. Ch. 645, as it may be amended from time to time, are adopted by reference and made a part of this code. As so adopted, references in that chapter to laws and statutes mean provisions of this code and references to the legislature mean the Council.
(2) Any amendments to a rule or statute adopted by reference in the city code shall be included by reference in the code as if the amended statute or rule had been in existence at the time the code was adopted, unless there is a clear intention expressed in the code to the contrary.