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Minn. Stat. § 410.20. Hanson v. City of Granite Falls, 529 N.W.2d 485 (Minn. Ct. App. 1995); Housing & Redev. Auth. v. City of Minneapolis, 293 Minn. 227, 198 N.W.2d 531 (Minn. 1972); Oakman v. City of Eveleth, 163 Minn. 100, 203 N.W. 514 (1925). See also A.G. Op. 858 (Oct 26, 1970); A.G. Op. 858 (August 5, 1970). But see City of Cuyahoga Falls v. Buckeye Comte. Hope Found, 538 U.S. 188, 123 S. Ct. 1389 (U.S. 2003); A.G. Op 185b-2 (Mar. 8, 1962). Minn. Stat. § 471.345. A.G. Op. 59-a-15 (Aug. 22, 1969). See Handbook Chapter 23. See Handbook Chapter 18. CHAPTER 4 a. Initiative and Referendum Statutory cities may not submit ordinances to the people for approval under the initiative and referendum process. Only home rule charter cities may provide for initiative and referendum through their charter. Only ordinances that are legislative in character may be enacted through the initiative and referendum process. Legislative actions are those that are general in nature and lay down a permanent and uniform rule of law. Administrative actions, on the other hand, are those of a temporary and special character. They merely carry out existing laws and relate to the daily administration of municipal affairs. Administrative actions include the settlement of lawsuits, entering of contracts, acceptance or rejection of bids, sale of municipal bonds, appointment of city officials, levying of taxes, granting of licenses and permits, and the adoption of budgets. 6. Personnel In home rule cities, the charter may set procedures for appointments and removals of non -elective officers and employees at the discretion of the council. The charter may include restrictions, such as a formal civil service system, and it may authorize the council to fix administrative salaries subject to the limitations and procedures provided by the charter. 7. Contracts State law establishes bidding procedures and uniform dollar limits for all city contracts for the purchase, sale or rental of supplies, materials or equipment, or the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of real or personal property. While the language leaves some doubt about the application of the law to home rule charter cities, the attorney general is of the opinion that the statute supersedes all charter provisions concerning uniform dollar limitations. Presumably, the charter may regulate some phases of the contracting procedure, but most charters deal only with subjects not covered by the state law. 8. Tort liability Both statutory and home rule cities are subject to the same tort liability imposed by statutes and court decisions. Home rule charter cities may not extend or curtail this liability for torts to any extent. 4-18 HANDBOOK FOR MINNESOTA CITIES \✓