City of Birchwood Village v. Simes

OPINION

DANIEL F. FOLEY, Judge.*

The City of Birchwood Village appeals from summary judgment in favor of respondent Josephine Simes, a boat owner and resident, arguing that the district court erred when it ruled that state legislation establishing the White Bear Lake Conservation District (conservation district) preempts any ordinances enacted by the city regarding boat size. Because state legislation establishing the conservation district fully occupies that field of legislation, there is no room for local regulation, and we affirm. .

FACTS

White Bear Lake is located in northeastern Ramsey…