Upcoming:
November 6 - 2018 General Election - Click Here for Absentee Voting Information
November 6 No Zumba No Pickleball
November 12 - Office Closed
A quorum of Board members is likely at all meetings/Elections
If your road is newly blacktopped you must move your mailbox post to abide by USPS standards ASAP. Swing away mailbox posts are sold in the office for $76.00. Swing away posts are required per the snow plow policy. Maintenance will not repair non-swing away posts hit by the plow. https://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 320th Street E of 61 Blacktop Hemingway E of 320th BT Kale Ave & Kable Ave Blacktop Zumba with Molly 4:00 pm Pickle Ball 6:00 pm Pickle Ball Oct 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Open Games every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tennis shoes are required. No cost to Lent Township Residents. NO PICKLEBALL NOVEMBER 6th! All skill levels welcome! Join us for some fun! | Zumba with Molly 9:15 am CSOAF Packing Night 6:00 pm | Annual Firehouse Bash Annual Firehouse Bash Oct 6 all-day Location: Fire Hall The Stacy-Lent area Fire Department’s Annual Firehouse Bash was started in 2008 as a yearly fundraiser and community event. The annual Firehouse Bash boasts food, beverages, a bonfire, live entertainment, gun raffles, and a silent auction. Proceeds Hall Rented NRA | ||||
| Zumba with Molly 4:00 pm Pickle Ball 6:00 pm Pickle Ball Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open Games every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tennis shoes are required. No cost to Lent Township Residents. NO PICKLEBALL NOVEMBER 6th! All skill levels welcome! Join us for some fun! | PC Agenda Zumba with Molly 9:15 am Office Closed 1:00-4:30 1:00 pm Hall Rented 6:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm Public Hearing 7:00 pm Public Hearing Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PHN Variance Rockpoint 10-2018 Notice is hereby given that on October 10, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave. Stacy, MN 55079 the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to | |||||
| Zumba with Molly 4:00 pm Pickle Ball 6:00 pm Pickle Ball Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open Games every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tennis shoes are required. No cost to Lent Township Residents. NO PICKLEBALL NOVEMBER 6th! All skill levels welcome! Join us for some fun! Special Board Meeting 6:00 pm Special Meeting Agenda 6:00 pm Board Agenda 7:00 pm Town Board Meeting 7:00 pm | Fall Cleanup Day & Ribbon Cutting 4-7 Zumba with Molly 9:15 am Fall Cleanup Day & Ribbon Cutting 4:00 pm Fall Cleanup Day & Ribbon Cutting Oct 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Notice of Fall Cleanup Day Checks or Cash only – Cleanup Day is for Lent Residents | |||||
| Zumba with Molly 4:00 pm Pickle Ball 6:00 pm Pickle Ball Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open Games every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tennis shoes are required. No cost to Lent Township Residents. NO PICKLEBALL NOVEMBER 6th! All skill levels welcome! Join us for some fun! | ||||||
| Zumba with Molly 4:00 pm Pickle Ball 6:00 pm Pickle Ball Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open Games every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tennis shoes are required. No cost to Lent Township Residents. NO PICKLEBALL NOVEMBER 6th! All skill levels welcome! Join us for some fun! |
About Lent Township
Lent Township is a small, independent community nestled along the western edge of Chisago County, in east central Minnesota. Lent Township prides itself on maintaining its rural character while planning for quality development, making it a truly desirable place to live, play, work, and raise a family. In 2008, the words “Community Comes Naturally” were chosen as the most appropriate description of Lent Township’s most valued assets – the local resident’s caring attitude and the abundant natural resources that make our community stand out.
Public Notices
- Public Hearing Notice 11-14-2018
PHN PC Adopt County Septic 11-14-2018
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 14, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave. Stacy, MN 55079 the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response regarding the adoption of the Chisago County Septic Ordinance. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed adoption to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on November 20, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Special Board Meeting
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 a special meeting will be held at 6:00 pm to discuss topics related to road improvements. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall at 33155 Hemingway Ave, Stacy, MN 55079.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Public Hearing Notice October 10, 2018
PHN Variance Rockpoint 10-2018
Notice is hereby given that on October 10, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave. Stacy, MN 55079 the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to an application from USS Rockpoint Solar LLC for a variance from the setback requirements as outlined in Ordinance number 4.18 concerning the property at 9018 Lent Trail, Stacy, MN 55079.
The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the variance to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on October 16, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Move Your Swing Away Mailbox Post
If your road is newly blacktopped you must move your mailbox post to abide by USPS standards ASAP. Swing away mailbox posts are sold in the office for $76.00. Swing away posts are required per the snow plow policy. Maintenance will not repair non-swing away posts hit by the plow.
https://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm
- Notice of General Election
Notice of General Election 2018
Notice is hereby given, that the General Election of the Township of Lent, County of Chisago, State of Minnesota will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm for the purpose of electing candidates for Board of Supervisor Seats A, C, D for a term of four years each. The polling place for all Lent Township Residents is Lent Town Hall 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079. The sample ballot for Town Offices will be in the form below.
The ballot will also contain Federal, State, County and special district offices, and a State Constitutional amendment. For Voter Registration or Absentee Ballot information contact the Chisago County Auditor at 651-213-8500.
Kelly Wood, Town Clerk
- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on September 12, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave. Stacy, MN 55079 the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a proposed text amendment for Chapter 2, Section 4.18 Solar Energy Systems.
The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed amendment to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on September 18, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
Updates
- Public Hearing Notice 11-14-2018
PHN PC Adopt County Septic 11-14-2018
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 14, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave. Stacy, MN 55079 the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response regarding the adoption of the Chisago County Septic Ordinance. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed adoption to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on November 20, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Swing Away Mailbox Post
Swing Arm Mailbox Posts are Required in Lent Township! Purchase your swing arm mailbox post ASAP! Order them via phone or email for $75 They must be installed according to State and USPS standards. See below. (The Township does not provide installation) Wait until your road is hard surfaced before installing your new swing away post.
- Move Your Swing Away Mailbox Post
If your road is newly blacktopped you must move your mailbox post to abide by USPS standards ASAP. Swing away mailbox posts are sold in the office for $76.00. Swing away posts are required per the snow plow policy. Maintenance will not repair non-swing away posts hit by the plow.
https://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm
- Township Residents will NOT be Assessed for Road Work!
There has been concern from residents that they will be assessed for the road work that has started.
There will be no assessment.
At the Annual Township Meeting the Road Committee presented to the residents a cost analysis of how much it is to maintain gravel roads in Lent Township. After this presentation, a financial analysis was presented with the cost of replacing the roads with black top / double chip seal. After the presentations were viewed a motion was made on the floor.
Motion: S. Dammann made a motion to approve $600k for the Road and Bridge levy, blacktop/double chip seal the Township roads and approve the Town Board to bond/lend lease/borrow money as needed to complete the road projects. Second by D. Milles.
After discussion, S. Dammann amended his motion to put a $2 million dollar cap on the money being borrowed to put hard surface on the roads. Second by J. Gordy.
By a hand vote, majority rules. Motion passes.
- Notice of General Election
Notice of General Election 2018
Notice is hereby given, that the General Election of the Township of Lent, County of Chisago, State of Minnesota will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm for the purpose of electing candidates for Board of Supervisor Seats A, C, D for a term of four years each. The polling place for all Lent Township Residents is Lent Town Hall 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079. The sample ballot for Town Offices will be in the form below.
The ballot will also contain Federal, State, County and special district offices, and a State Constitutional amendment. For Voter Registration or Absentee Ballot information contact the Chisago County Auditor at 651-213-8500.
Kelly Wood, Town Clerk
- Road Work – Preparation for blacktop / double chip seal – Road Closures
Please watch for Maintenance Staff!!
- Ditch Cleaning
- Replacing Culverts
- Tree cutting and brushing in Right-of-way
Check the Township website or Facebook page often for updates!
Do you have photos of the Township that you would like to share? Please email them to clerk@lenttownship.com and we will post them to the website!