Minn. Stat. § 86A.22: AUTHORITY OF LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT.

Counties, towns, and home rule charter and statutory cities of this state abutting on Lake Superior or inland waterways connected with Lake Superior for navigation and shelter of recreational watercraft are authorized by majority vote of their respective governing bodies to enter into contracts and agreements with the commissioner to accomplish the purposes of sections 86A.20 to 86A.24.