๐จ Joint Meeting on Contested Annexation by Ordinance Petition ๐จ
As many of you know, the City of Bemidji has petitioned to annex portions of Northern Township through annexation by ordinance. Minnesota law requires that a Joint Informational Meeting be held between the Northern Township Board of Supervisors and the Bemidji City Council.
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Date: Thursday, August 28
๐ Time: 6:00 p.m.
๐ Location: Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Dr NE, Bemidji
๐น This meeting is not a direct part of the trial and no judge will be present. Audio recording and minutes of the meeting will be submitted to the Office of Administrative Hearings and will be considered by the judge in the annexation case.
๐น It is a state-mandated step under Minn. Stat. ยง 414.0333 for annexation by ordinance cases.
๐น The Mayor of Bemidji and the Chair of Northern Township will co-chair the session.
๐น Purpose: To provide information and, most importantly, to allow residents to directly ask questions of both the City Council and Township Board in the same room.
Because the Township opposes this annexation by ordinance, this meeting gives residents the rare chance to hear directly from the City about its intentions. We encourage you to come, ask thoughtful questions, and ensure your concerns are clearly on the record.
For questions, please contact:
Chris Lahn, Township Administrator
๐ (218) 444-1857 | โ๏ธ chris.lahn@northerntownship.com