42.40. - Eligibility and application.
(a) Eligibility. As provided in this section, the program administrator may issue a city identification card to a resident who is at least thirteen (13) years of age, submits a completed application form signed under penalty of perjury, demonstrates proof of identity, demonstrates proof of residency within city geographic boundaries, and pays the applicable fee.
(b) Proof of identity. An applicant shall present as proof of identity one (1) primary identification document and one (1) secondary identification document, as described below. A document that demonstrates the applicant's identity must be an original or a copy certified by the issuing agency. If the applicant's current legal name is different from the identification document, the applicant must also submit proof of a legal name change.
(1) Primary identification documents. Primary identification documents must contain full legal name, date of birth, signature, expiration date, and photo of the document holder. The following documents are accepted:
a. Minnesota Drivers' License or permit or Minnesota State Identification Card including a full color photograph that is current or has been expired for five (5) years or less.
b. Valid, unexpired United States Passport or Passport Card;
c. Valid, unexpired Minnesota Tribal Identification Card;
d. Valid, unexpired Employment Authorization Card with photo (I-688 or I-766);
e. Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident or Resident Alien Card (I-551 or I-151);
f. Valid, unexpired Re-entry Permit/Refugee Travel Document (I-327, I-571);
g. Valid, unexpired Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, N-578);
h. Valid, unexpired Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, N-645);
i. Valid, unexpired United States Citizen Identification Card (I-179, I-197);
j. Valid, unexpired foreign passport;
k. Valid, unexpired consular identification card;
l. Valid, unexpired photo identification card issued by the federal government of a foreign country that meets the following requirements:
1. The issuing country authorizes the use of the card as an alternative to a passport for re-entry into the issuing country; and
2. The card includes a photograph of the applicant and the applicant's date of birth.
(2) Secondary identification documents. The following documents are accepted:
a. A second primary document;
b. Driver's license or permit or state identification card containing a full color photograph issued by any other state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia or any Canadian province or territory, that is current or has been expired for five (5) years or less;
c. U.S. nonmetal Social Security Card or Canadian Social Insurance Card;
d. Valid, unexpired American Indian Card (I-872);
e. Certified birth record issued by a government bureau of vital statistics or community health board of any state, territory or possession of the United States (excluding hospital records/certificates and abstracts of birth);
f. United States certificate of birth abroad (FS-240, FS-545 or DS-1350);
g. Certified adoption certificate from a United States Court;
h. Canadian birth certificate or Canadian naturalization certificate.
i. Certified birth certificate issued by any foreign government;
j. Certified government-issued marriage certificate;
k. Certified copy of a court order from a United States or Canadian court containing the applicant's full name and date of birth and bearing the Court's seal;
l. Certified secondary or post-secondary school transcript containing applicant's full legal name and date of birth;
m. Current secondary school student identification card containing applicant's full name, photograph, and date of birth or unique identification number;
n. Unexpired active duty, reserve, or retired United States Military Identification Card (Form DD-2 or Common Access Card);
o. Current United States Department of Defense Identification Card (DD-1173 or DD-214);
p. Current color-photo permit to carry a firearm or concealed weapon, issued by a United States police department or sheriff;
q. Current pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
(c) Proof of residency. To establish residency, an applicant must present one (1) of the below documents, which must include both the applicant's name and a residential address located within the city's geographic boundaries. An applicant may prove residency using documents bearing the name of a spouse if the applicant presents a certified copy of a marriage certificate.
(1) Minnesota Drivers' License or permit or Minnesota State Identification Card including a full color photograph that is current or has been expired for five (5) years or less;
(2) Utility bill (e.g., cable, cell phone, gas, electric) dated within the last thirty (30) days;
(3) Written verification confirming a minimum of thirty (30) days of residency, dated within the last thirty (30) days, issued by a homeless shelter located within the city;
(4) Written verification issued by a hospital, health clinic, or social services agency located within the city confirming a minimum of thirty (30) days of residency, dated within the last thirty (30) days;
(5) Local property tax statement for the current year;
(6) Mortgage payment receipt dated within the last thirty (30) days;
(7) Bank account statement dated within the last thirty (30) days;
(8) Proof of current enrollment in a school located within the city's geographic boundaries, which can be used to establish proof of residency for either the student and/or parent of student;
(9) Employment pay stub dated within the last thirty (30) days;
(10) Jury summons or court order issued by a state or federal court dated within the last thirty (30) days;
(11) Federal or state income tax or refund statement dated within the last thirty (30) days;
(12) Insurance bill (homeowner's, renter's, health, life, or automobile insurance) dated within the last thirty (30) days; or
(13) Persons certified by the Minnesota Secretary of State as program participants under Minnesota Statute, Section 5B.03 may provide the address designated pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Section 5B.05 along with proof of program participation, which shall be confirmed with the Secretary of State, and a signed affirmation of residence within the city.
(d) Documentation in any language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation of the document. The program administrator may adopt rules and regulations establishing standards for the translation of documents.
(e) The program administrator will cause city staff to be trained in document review and provided with the necessary equipment and information to evaluate the authenticity of documents presented to establish eligibility.
(f) Renewal. The holder of a city identification card may renew an identification card no more than three (3) months before the expiration of an unexpired card or three (3) months after the card's expiration date. An applicant for renewal shall present as identification a current, valid city identification card or one that has been expired three (3) months or less, together with current proof of residency pursuant to subsection (c), shall complete and sign a renewal application form, and shall pay the applicable fee.
(g) Applicable fee. The program administrator shall propose a schedule of fees to be adopted by the city council. Applicants receiving means-tested public assistance or who have limited incomes may receive a full or partial waiver of fees upon approval by the program administrator. (Ord. No. 2018-078, § 1, 12-7-18)
