IT'S BEEN A WHILE...

 

The new Eureka Code has been adopted and published and is now effect. It will be added to the Township website. In the meantime, here is a link for your convenience: Code Link Here

At a recent public hearing on the Code update, some questions arose. It was questioned, mainly by two citizens, whether, since the Township Attorney has determined that Eureka does not fit the definition of an "Urban Town," the Township even has the authority to enact any such Ordinances at all. As in, even, going back in time. As in, did the Township ever have such authority?

The question was checked again with the attorney who had already researched the topic for the Board before the hearing, as was stated at the public hearing. There is legislation from 1977 that gives Eureka and all other Dakota County townships such authority. A link to this law is under "News and Notices" on the Township website. Quick Link Here. This law is also quoted at the beginning of the new Code on the Code link above. Also, if you click on "10-27-22 Public Hearing-Ordinance Recodification" you can access more information including an explanation of the recodification, and "Schedule A" which delineates the changes. It was stated at the hearing by one citizen that this information regarding changes proposed was not available, although it was. Quick Link 2 Here.

An even better source for info is the minutes from the 10-27 public hearing found under Town Board Minutes. (The Town Board, not the Planning Commission was the body to properly hold the hearing.) Quick Link 3 Here.