§ 197-1. Establishment of storm drainage utility.

The municipal storm sewer system shall be conducted as a public utility pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 444.075 (2005), from which revenues will be derived subject to the provisions of this chapter and said Minnesota Statutes. The stormwater drainage utility shall be a part of the Street Department. Just and reasonable charges for use, access, connection, and availability of storm sewer drainage facilities shall be calculated and determined based on expected and typical stormwater runoff as may be calculated within reasonable and practical limits and with due and equitable charges.