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City Council Minutes August 5, 2008 Page 2 of 10 3.5. RESOLUTION 08-22 ACCEPTING DONATIONS COUNCIL MEMBER NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4. Open Forum 5.1. Sheriff Dahl - Update Sheriff Dahl 5.2. Jenkins Township Annexation — Discussion with City of Jenkins Mayor Jon Lubke, Mayor of the City of Jenkins, addressed the Council regarding the City of Jenkins desire to be involved with the annexation efforts between Pequot Lakes and Jenkins Township. Mayor Malecha noted that it is not the City of Pequot Lakes' position to invite the City of Jenkins to the table to discuss the annexation. She stated that this should be done by Jenkins Township Board. Mayor Lubke indicated that the Comprehensive plan for Jenkins Township states that the City of Jenkins should be included in discussions of annexation. Mayor Lubke noted that Jenkins Township has not invited the City of Jenkins to be involved with the annexation issue. He indicated that he does not want this to be a contested matter with the State; however, if the City of Jenkins is excluded from discussions the City will pursue the issue with the State Board of Planning. He further noted that the City of Jenkins is determined to do everything possible to be included in the annexation discussions. Mayor Lubke requested the City of Pequot Lakes not to move forward with any further annexation discussions with Jenkins Township. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO INVITE THE CITY OF JENKINS TO THE AUGUST 13TH ANNEXATION WORKSHOP TO BE HELD WITH JENKINS TOWNSHIP BOARD AND TO EXPLORE SOME ALTERNATIVES TO THE ANNEXATION PROCESS. COUNCIL MEMBER NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Planning and Zoning Report Report received by Council. 6.1. Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 17 of the City Code Regarding Industrial Zone