In accordance with M.S. §§ 237.162, Subd. 8(3) and 237.163, Subd. 8, as they may be amended from time to time; and other provisions of law, and until the Public Utilities Commission adopts uniform statewide standards, the excavation, restoration, and all other work performed in the right-of-way shall be done in conformance with the standard specifications for street openings as promulgated by the city and at a location as may be required by § 94.27. The city may enforce local standards prior to adoption of mandatory, preemptive statewide standards pursuant to its inherent and historical police power authority.
(Prior Code, § 96.20)