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Jenkins Township <br /> CROW WING COUNTY, MINNESOTA <br /> PO Bog 523, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 <br /> To the City Council of Pequot Lakes, <br /> The elections this year in Jenkins Township were probably a record in numbers, but <br /> especially in votes cast for township officials. The big issue without a doubt was the annexation, <br /> which was thoroughly contested throughout the year. It is clear that annexation was the major <br /> issue by the record turnouts,not only at our town board meetings, but yours and Jenkins City as <br /> well. It fairly dominated the agendas for all three municipalities for half the year. The results of <br /> the election indicate clearly that the sentiment and will of the people at this time is to remain a <br /> township. <br /> This is not to indicate that we have any resentment or animosity towards the City of <br /> Pequot Lakes, but that we feel the need to be our own entity as long as we can, taking care of our <br /> people and problems closer to home. We welcome the opportunity to work with the cities of <br /> Pequot Lakes and Jenkins to further the best interest of the entire area. We also thank the city for <br /> their understanding of the situation and the integrity to set this issue aside until we can work out <br /> our problems. <br /> The outcome of the election is a clear mandate by the people and we believe were elected <br /> by the people for the specific purpose of maintaining our township. Therefore, be it resolved that <br /> we (the elected Town Board of Jenkins Township) are formally withdrawing the petition for <br /> annexation presently tabled by your city council. <br /> Thank you very much. <br /> Respectfully yours, <br /> Jenkins Township Board <br />