1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to the Duluth Seaway Port Authority; modifying the relation of the city 
1.3 	and the port authority;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 469.074, by 
1.4 	adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 469.074, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 3.Limitation of powers. Notwithstanding section 469.053, the city of 
1.9 	Duluth may by resolution impose the following limitations upon the actions of the Seaway 
1.10 	Port Authority of Duluth:
1.11 	(1) that the port authority must follow the budget process as provided by the city 
1.12 	and as implemented by the city council and mayor; and
1.13 	(2) that the city approve the levy for the benefit of the port authority.

1.14 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day after the governing body of 
1.15 	the city of Duluth and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 
1.16 	645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.