NEW ULM – A new Orderly Annexation Agreement (OAA) with Milford Township was approved Tuesday by the New Ulm City Council. The purpose of an OAA is to plan for the city's future growth and development into the abutting Milford Township. The OAA establishes the requirements for annexation. New Ulm Community Development Director David Schnobrich said the OAA will expedite any potential annexation. Without the agreement, every time the city wanted to annex land from Milford a public hearing would be needed, delaying the process by up to 30 days. Schnobrich said OAA agreements do not ...