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JENKINS TOWNSHIP/PEQUOT LAKES ANNEXATION APRIL 29, 2008 MEETING NOTES PRESENT: Attorney Tom Fitzpatrick representing Sibley Township, Attorney Paul Sandelin representing Pequot Lakes, Dave Sjoblad, Cathy Malecha, Sharon Thurlow, Dennis Czech, County Auditor Debby Erickson, Bob Macnamara, Mike Loven, Sandy Peine There were also people in the audience numbering about 15. The City of Jenkins was represented in the audience by the Clerk, Attorney and Mayor. Tom Fitzpatrick explained that the proposed annexation is just a concept at this point ant that the purpose of this meeting is to explore the process to develop the framework and see if a friendly annexation is feasible. Mr. Fitzpatrick reviewed the Sibley Township/Pequot Lakes friendly annexation that took place in 2002. He indicated he was the attorney for the annexation. He reviewed the process and the joint resolution that was adopted. Mr. Fitzpatrick indicated that a transition committee was formed during the Sibley Pequot annexation to review issues that affect the implementation of an agreement. Members were appointed from the City and the Township to serve on the committee. Mr. Fitzpatrick discussed all of the points listed in the Sibley Pequot resolution including different taxing districts; rural and service. The question was asked why the Township Board Members desired to be annexed into Pequot Lakes. • Preserve their own destiny • Preserve the lakes and the rural area • Would rather have City Planning and Zoning rather than County Planning and Zoning • Pequot Lakes has well established ordinances • The possibility of leapfrog annexations by cities Debby Erickson, County Auditor, discussed the timing issues including an election, the census, redistricting, preliminary levy and precinct boundaries. The question was raised as to why not look at the City of Jenkins. It was also noted by someone in the audience that more information is necessary for the Jenkins Township residents. Sharon Thurlow indicated that at the next monthly town board meeting, a date would be set for a public informational meeting.