08-13-2008 Special City Council Minutes

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City Council Minutes August 13, 2008 Page 2 of 3 the zoning districts. The Pequot Lakes Clerk noted that a study of the zoning has been done by Community Growth. There were no further comments or changes to the resolution. Council Member Oraskovich had some questions regarding the tax information. The comparative tax table was reviewed and explained. There was some discussion regarding the affect on the tax rate increase for Jenkins Township residents. Council Member Ryan stated that the tax increase is high for Jenkins Township. Council Member Ryan questioned the Jenkins Township Board about their reasons for requesting a friendly annexation with Pequot Lakes. The Board responded giving reasons of planning and zoning issues with Crow Wing County, a Town Hall that needs to be rebuilt which would require a land purchase. Sharon Thurlow asked the intentions of the City of Pequot Lakes and Jenkins City if the annexation does not take place. Jon Lubke noted that it was never the City of Jenkins's intent to annex the township. He noted that they only reacted to the Council motion made by the City of Pequot Lakes stating that Pequot Lakes would be moving forward with the annexation. Mr. Lubke stated that he is committed to do whatever is necessary to protect the interest of Jenkins City. Council Member Oraskovich indicated that this is something that Jenkins Township needs to decide. Sharon Thurlow noted that the Board has decided on the issue. She stated that the Township Board is in favor of the resolution and would like to adopt it. She requested the City of Pequot Lakes to adopt the resolution also. Sharon indicated that the Board did look at Jenkins City in relation to the annexation. She stated that although the City of Jenkins has moved along in becoming a better city, Jenkins is not where they need to be yet. She stated that the Town Board feels that if they were to be a part of Jenkins City they would be moving backwards. Council Member Nagel suggested that Jenkins Township consider subcontracting its planning and zoning services with the City of Pequot Lakes or directly with Community Growth. He further noted that it would be possible to form a joint powers agreement stating that the City of Pequot Lakes, Jenkins City and Jenkins Township would not pursue the annexation for a certain time period. Paul Sandelin indicated that he is not certain that this would enforceable or viable. There was no further discussion on the issue.