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Green Isle council opts to buy Minnesota Basic Code word document, committee to review codification options
Summary
Council chose to purchase the Minnesota Basic Code Word/PDF to speed review and asked the comp‑plan committee and attorney to assess whether to adopt the model code or have American Legal Publishing codify local ordinances.
The council discussed options for codifying the city’s ordinances and voted to purchase a Word/PDF copy of the Minnesota Basic Code so staff and the comp‑plan committee can review a clean, attorney‑prepared model.
Council members said codification by American Legal Publishing (estimated $8–$10k) would be more expensive but offers attorney review and a turnkey product; the Minnesota Basic Code is cheaper and the city already owns the latest printed copy. One member suggested buying the Word copy (a modest additional charge) so the committee can compare model language with the city’s existing ordinances and determine whether to adopt, adapt or request a targeted codification service.
A motion to obtain the Word documents for committee review passed; the comp‑plan committee will examine zoning and subdivision sections in particular and coordinate with the city attorney on areas that need tailored edits. Council members noted public hearings and formal adoption steps will be required for any codification or ordinance replacements.
