Minn. Stat. § 469.078: MINNEAPOLIS.

Subdivision 1. May use chapter 458 powers granted by 1980 law.

The city of Minneapolis may exercise those powers of a governmental agency or subdivision in sections 469.048 to 469.068 granted to it by Laws 1980, chapter 595.

Subd. 2. Port operator exempt from bid law.

If the city of Minneapolis contracts with a corporation to operate a port facility, the corporation may sell, purchase, or rent supplies, materials, or equipment, or construct, alter, expand, repair, or maintain real or personal property at the facility without regard to section 471.345. This subdivision applies regardless of the source of funds disbursed by the corporation.