New Office Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 8am-4pm
Friday 8am-1pm
Closed Mondays
Phone: 651-462-3009
Email: clerk@lenttownship.com
Address:
Lent Township
33155 Hemingway Ave.
Stacy, MN 55079
Upcoming:
February Planning Commission meeting
February 8th, 2023 @ 6pm
Click HERE to join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 876 8355 1220
Passcode: 908529
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February Town Board meeting
February 21st, 2023 @ 7pm
Click HERE to join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 837 6758 8772
Passcode: 039991
Planning Commission Alternate Needed!
The Township is looking for an Alternate Planning Commission member who lives in Lent Township. If you’re interested, please submit a letter of interest to clerk@lenttownship.com
Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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Pickleball 4:00 pm Pickleball Feb 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm, with the option of staying longer if the hall is not being used. | ||||||
Quorum Notice – Early Planning Commission Meeting 6:00 pm Quorum Notice – Early Planning Commission Meeting Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm Quorum notice – Early Lent PC Meeting 2-8-2023 Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm | Pickleball 4:00 pm Pickleball Feb 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm, with the option of staying longer if the hall is not being used. LENT TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF AUDIT/BUDGET MEETING 6:00 pm | |||||
Pickleball 4:00 pm Pickleball Feb 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm, with the option of staying longer if the hall is not being used. | ||||||
No Pickleball Joint Notice for Lent and Chisago City 7:00 pm Joint Notice for Lent and Chisago City Feb 21 @ 7:00 pm Joint Notice for Orderly Annexation Lent and Chisago City (v2) 012523 Joint Notice for Lent and North Branch 7:00 pm Joint Notice for Lent and North Branch Feb 21 @ 7:00 pm Joint Notice for Orderly Annexation Lent and North Branch v.2 012423 RLF Town Board Meeting 7:00 pm | Pickleball 4:00 pm Pickleball Feb 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm, with the option of staying longer if the hall is not being used. | |||||
Email clerk@lenttownship.com if you would like to receive special meeting notices or agendas
Merger information can be found on the Township Government Tab - Click on Potential Stacy/Lent Merger

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
- Joint Notice of Intent for the Orderly Annexation of Certain Land from Lent Township to the City of North Branch Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 414.0325
Joint Notice for Orderly Annexation Lent and North Branch v.2 012423 RLF rev
All of Section Two (2), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West, Chisago County, Minnesota, excepting therefrom the South Half of the Southwest Quarter and the South Half of the Southeast Quarter. AND
All of Section Three (3), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West, excepting therefrom the South Half of the Northwest Quarter, the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, and the South Half of the Southwest Quarter. AND
The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Four (4), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West, Chisago County, Minnesota. AND
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Four (4), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West, Chisago County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence West 630 feet; thence South 350 feet; thence East, parallel with described first course, 630 feet to the East line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast; thence North 350 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to Township Road along the North line thereof.
Subject to any other easements, restrictions, or reservations of record, if any. - Joint Notice of Intent for the Orderly Annexation of Certain Land from Lent Township to the City of Chisago City Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 414.0325
Joint Notice for Orderly Annexation Lent and Chisago City (v2) 012523
The Subject Area to be annexed pursuant to the Joint Resolution is legally described as follows:
The following described property located in Township 34, Range 21W:
The entirety of Sections 23, 25, 26, 35 and 36, and the southern one-half of Section 13, excluding those portions thereof that are already contained within the municipal boundaries of the City of Chisago City - NOTICE OF BOARD OF AUDIT/BUDGET MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Lent Town Board will conduct the Board of Audit and Budget meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Lent Town Hall at 33155 Hemingway Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 and via Zoom (link on lenttownship.com). A suggested budget for the year 2024 will be discussed. This budget will be proposed to the residents of Lent Township at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm. at the Lent Town Hall.
Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk
- POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
Quorum notice – Early Lent PC Meeting 2-8-2023
Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Planning Commission will be meeting early to discuss pending business. The meeting is Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Lent Town Hall, at 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079. A quorum of the Lent Township Planning Commission is likely to be present.
Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk
- LENT TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
Quorum notice – Lent Stacy PC Meeting 1-31-23
The Lent Township Planning Commission will be meeting with the City of Stacy’s Planning Commission to continue the review of merging the two land use plans on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 7:00p.m. The meeting will be held at Stacy City Hall, 30955 Forest Boulevard, Stacy MN 55079. A quorum of the Lent Township Planning Commission is likely to be present.
Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk
- SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE LENT TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2023 AT 7:00 PM
January 24, 2023 1-24-23 JP meeting Quorum Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Board will be meeting with the Stacy Lent Fire Department and the City of Stacy to discuss the future of Fire Department business. There is a possibility a portion of this meeting may be closed for personnel issues if the Joint Powers board deems necessary. The meeting is Monday, January 24th, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Stacy Lent Fire Hall, 30785 Forest Blvd, Stacy MN 55079. A quorum of the Lent Township Board is likely to be present.
Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk
Updates
- It is illegal to plow snow across any public roadway. Minnesota Statute 160.2715 RIGHT-OF-WAY USE; MISDEMEANORS states, “it shall be unlawful to: (1) obstruct any highway or deposit snow or ice thereon”. Piles of snow left on or near the roadway can freeze into a solid mass creating a hazardous situation for vehicles and snowplows.
- Stacy Lent Annexation Information
For Stacy/Lent Annexation Information, Click on the Township Government tab of the website and then on Potential Stacy/Lent Annexation
- Lent Township contracts with Chisago County Department of Environmental Services and Zoning for building permitting, plan review and inspections
Lent Township General Info-Permit Checklist
Building Permits within the Township of Lent
Chisago County Environmental Services/Zoning – 651-213-8371
Lent Township contracts with Chisago County Department of Environmental Services and Zoning for building permitting, plan review and inspections.
Building permits are required for all new construction and most remodeling, alteration, and repair work in the Township of Lent. Some permits such as reroof or reside only require filling out the application* and paying the fee. Most other building projects (deck, addition, accessory structure, remodel) require two sets of plans to be submitted for a plan review, and a survey showing all proposed setbacks. All permits are to be applied for at the Environmental Services Department in the Government Center in Center City. Staff will determine the construction value and permit fee at the time of application, and the permit will be paid for at that time. After the permit is processed and issued the permit will be mailed to the owner or contractor (whichever is designated at the time of application). All checks should be made payable to the Chisago County Treasurer.
*The building permit applications are in triplicate, and therefore are not available on the website – please contact the County office at 651-213-8372 for mailing of permits.
Inspections –Please call the Environmental Services Department at 651-213-8371 to schedule an inspection. Information needed includes the site address, permit number, and type of inspection. Typically, 24 hours is considered adequate notice.
A Certificate of Occupancy is issued for new home construction upon request and completion of all final building, plumbing and mechanical inspections. All life safety issues must be completed as well, for specific questions regarding these items please call the County building inspector.
Driveway permits for access from a Township road should be obtained from the Environmental Services office; Chisago County Public Works in Center City issues driveway permits for accesses on County Roads. A fee will be assessed for emergency 911 address signs and swing-arm mailbox posts at the time of a new home application as well.
Zoning information such as the minimum square footage for a single-family dwelling, permitted uses in specific districts, as well as setback information should be obtained from the Township.
The County does not issue electrical permits or inspect or regulate electrical work. The Minnesota State Board of Electricity should be contacted at 651-284-5064 if you are doing your own wiring. The State Electrical Inspector is Mark Thoma and he may be contacted for electrical inspections at 320-309-9483.
- Mailbox Policy
- Brushing Notice
Notice is hereby given that Maintenance Staff will be doing brushing in the Township right-of-ways during the upcoming months.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Blue Address Signs
The blue sign project is finished. If you did not receive a blue sign, please email your address to clerk@lenttownship.com