Attachment #2 - Joint Res. for Orderly Annexation

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c. The City and the Town mutually agree that the Transition Committee will review, on a continuous basis the factors impacting this orderly annexation and will report to the City Council its recommendations. d. The City will designate an employee whose duties will include providing information and acting as a liaison in respect to City government for former Township residents. e. The Transition Committee shall remain in existence for a period of one year from the date of annexation as specified in this Joint Resolution. 9. Agricultural, Forestry, Rural Preservation: The City and the Town mutually agree that the preservation and protection of agricultural, forestry and the rural atmosphere is beneficial and have taken steps to establish policies regarding preservation.These policies include the following items: a. Items protecting these areas are, and shall continue to be, included in the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance as necessary to ensure enforcement of this policy. b. The property annexed to the City pursuant to this Joint Resolution shall continue to be designated as zoned in the Town immediately prior to the annexation. c. The following land use designations in Jenkins Township shall convert to the following land use designations in Pequot Lakes: Jenkins Classification Pequot Lakes Classification Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture/CU Agriculture Rural Residential 2.5 Rural Residential Rural Residential 5 Rural Residential Rural Residential/CU Rural Residential Shoreland Residential Shoreline Residential Waterfront Commercial Shoreline Commercial Green Space Agriculture Public Rural Residential The conversion of classifications are designed to be as close to the existing classification as possible. Within 12 months of the annexation, all property owners shall be notified in writing of their zoning classification and shall be provided opportunity, at no expense to the property owner, to challenge the conversion. 10. Police and Fire Protection: The property annexed into the City shall continue to be served by the City Police and Fire Departments from the effective date of annexation.