As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings stated.
Subd. 1. The terms "company", "grantee" and "franchisee" mean any public utility system to which a franchise has been granted by the city.
Subd. 2. The terms "consumer" and "customer" mean any user of a utility.
Subd. 3. The term "Municipal Utility" means any city-owned utility system, including, but not by way of limitation, water, sewerage, electric and refuse service.
Subd. 4. The term "Public Utilities Commission" means the Public Utilities Commission of the city and certain specific references herein to the "city" shall include the city acting through the Public Utilities Commission where the language or context clearly indicates the reference.
Subd. 5. The term "service" means providing a particular utility to a customer or consumer.
Subd. 6. The term "utility" means all utility services, whether the same be public city-owned facilities or furnished by public utility companies.