The city shall have all powers, which it may now or hereafter be possible for a municipal corporation in this state to exercise in harmony with the constitutions of this state and of the United States. It is the intention of this charter to confer upon the city every power, which it would have if it were specifically mentioned. The charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the city and the specific mention of particular municipal powers in other sections of this charter does not limit the powers of the city to those thus mentioned. Unless granted to some other officer or body, all powers are vested in the city council.
The provisions of this charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the city, to the end that it may have all necessary powers for the efficient conduct of its municipal affairs, as contemplated by the municipal home rule provisions of the constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota. The specific mention of particular municipal powers in other sections of this charter shall not be construed as limiting the powers of the city in the premises to those thus mentioned.
(Ord. 318, passed 9-22-2003)