8-7-2: PURPOSE:
It is the intent of this article to establish a storm water drainage utility within the city to build, construct, reconstruct, repair, enlarge, improve, or in any other manner obtain storm water drainage systems, including mains, holding areas and ponds, drainage channels, waterways and other appurtenances and related facilities for the collection and disposal of storm water and to maintain and operate the systems pursuant to Minn. Stat. §444.075 from which revenues will be derived subject to the provisions of this chapter and state statutes. The storm water drainage utility shall be a part of the public works department and under the administration of the public works director and the city manager. (Ord. 978, 4-3-2023)