1997 Minnesota Statutes

     465.48 Powers and duties of council; penalties.  

    The city council shall have power and it shall be its duty 
 after the construction of such works to maintain the same and to 
 prevent injury or obstruction to the channel or works and 
 contamination of the waters.  For such purposes the city council 
 may enact suitable ordinances and prescribe penalties for their 
 violation, not exceeding a fine of $100 for each offense or 
 confinement in the city workhouse not exceeding 90 days.  The 
 municipal court of the city shall have jurisdiction of such 
 offenses.  

    HIST: (1531) 1905 c 18 s 23