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STAFF AGENDA REPORT
DATE:
7C
ANNEXATION SUBCOMMITTEE
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM ANNEXATION TASK FORCE.
DECEMBER 16, 1996
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
SUBJECT:
BACKGROUND:
The City Council established an Annexation Task Force
earlier this year to look into issues relating to annexation.
The Task Force charge was to study annexation issues.
DISCUSSION:
After considerable research and discussion, the Task Force
has found that the most appropriate method for
proceeding with any annexation is to attempt to secure the
cooperation of the Townships. This is a "good neighbor"
approach which is also cost effective. Protracted
Annexation efforts can be costly.
Both the Credit River and Spring Lake Town Board have
expressed a desire to discuss annexation and development
related issues with the City. It is the Annexation Task
Force recommendation that it be granted authority to
work with Credit River and/or Spring Lake Township
Boards within the next 60 days to determine what is the
best course of action, if any, regarding annexation and
related development issues. The Task Force would then
return to the City Council for final authorization to
complete the process.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council has the following alternatives:
1. Authorize the Annexation Task Force to work with
Credit River and Spring Lake Town Boards to discuss
annexation and related development issues, and return
with recommendations within 60 days.
2. Discontinue further work with respect to annexation.
3. Conduct additional research on annexation
alternatives.
RECOMMENDATION: Alternative #1.
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ACTION REQUIRED: Motion and second to authorize the Annexation Task
Force to work with Credit River and Spring Lake Town
Boards and return with recommendations within 60 days.
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