1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to local government; permitting the city of Elk River to increase the 
1.3 	membership of its public utilities commission.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. ELK RIVER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP.
 1.6 	Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 412.331 and 412.341, subdivision 1, 
1.7 	the city of Elk River may increase the membership of the city's public utilities commission 
1.8 	to five members. Upon increasing the membership to five members, no more than two 
1.9 	members may also serve as city council members. Terms for the additional members 
1.10 	shall be staggered and set in accordance with the bylaws governing the public utilities 
1.11 	commission.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day after the governing body of 
1.13 	the city of Elk River and its chief clerical officer timely comply with Minnesota Statutes, 
1.14 	section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.