The Eureka Town Code is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the Township pursuant to Minnesota Law including, but not limited to, special legislation adopted by the State Legislature in 1977, Chapter 145 giving certain Dakota County Townships, including Eureka Township, powers of statutory cities as listed in the legislation. The special legislation states in relevant part as follows:
Section 1. TOWNS; POWERS OF STATUTORY CITIES. The towns of Ravenna, Vermillion, Eureka, Hampton, Douglas, Empire, Nininger, Marshan, Castle Rock, Greenvale, Waterford, Sciota and Randolph may exercise the powers of statutory cities as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.111; 412.191, Subdivision 4; 412.221, Subdivisions 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28 and 32; 412.231; 412.301; 412.491; 412.851; 462.351 to 462.364; 465.01; and 471.62.
This special legislation was approved by the Township by resolution. The resolution and required certificate were filed by Eureka Township on October 11, 1977, with the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State as required by Minn. Stat. § 645.021. A copy of the special legislation, resolution of approval and certificate are attached to the end of the Town Code* and incorporated herein by reference. The documents are also on file with the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.
*The special legislation, resolution of approval and certificate are on file at the office of the Town Clerk and posted on the Town's website. This Opening Statement was adopted 11-9-2022 by Resolution No. 2022-14.