Lent Township – Stacy, MN

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.

• 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.

  https://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm

  

• 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.

  

  

• 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.

• 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! 

• Notice of Road Prep – Watch for Maintenance Staff! 

  The Township will be clearing trees and brush out of the right-of-ways, replacing culverts and cleaning ditches to prepare for road work.

  This is your notice to remove the trees over 6” in diameter. If you would like the Township’s assistance with removal, call Maintenance Supervisor Matt Fehrman at (763) 300-0757.

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!