Office Hours

   Closed Mondays

  Tuesday 8am-4pm

Wednesday 8am-4pm

  Thursday 8am-4pm

     Friday 8am-1pm 

Phone: 651-462-3009
Email: clerk@lenttownship.com

Address:
Lent Township
33155 Hemingway Ave.
Stacy, MN 55079

NOW HIRING:

Upcoming:

October Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7pm
Link to meeting: HERE
Passcode: 608794

October Town Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7pm
Link to meeting: HERE
Meeting ID: 840 1515 3097 Passcode: 568411

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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Outdoor Pickleball 1:00 pm
Outdoor Pickleball
Sep 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
**indoors, if inclement weather
Hall Rented 4:00 pm
Hall Rented
Sep 3 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
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Pickleball 6:00 pm
Pickleball
Sep 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pickleball Tuesdays at Lent Town Hall
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Free Well Water Screening Clinic 1:00 pm
Free Well Water Screening Clinic
Sep 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free Well Water Screening Clinic @ Lake Region EMS | North Branch | Minnesota | United States
Pickleball 4:00 pm
Pickleball
Sep 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pickleball
Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm
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Outdoor Pickleball 1:00 pm
Outdoor Pickleball
Sep 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
**indoors, if inclement weather
Hall Rented 4:00 pm
Hall Rented
Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
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Clerk’s Office Closed Mondays
Joint Powers Agenda 7:00 pm
Joint Powers Agenda
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm
SLFD JP Meeting Agenda September 11, 2023
SLFD Joint Powers 7:00 pm
SLFD Joint Powers
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm
Location: SLFD 30785 Forest Blvd, Stacy, MN 55079
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Pickleball 6:00 pm
Pickleball
Sep 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pickleball Tuesdays at Lent Town Hall
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Pickleball 4:00 pm
Pickleball
Sep 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pickleball
Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm
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Outdoor Pickleball 1:00 pm
Outdoor Pickleball
Sep 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
**indoors, if inclement weather
Hall Rented 4:00 pm
Hall Rented
Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
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Pickleball 4-6pm 4:00 pm
Pickleball 4-6pm
Sep 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Agenda 7:00 pm
Agenda
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm
September 19, 2023 Board Meeting 9-19-2023 Agenda
Town Board Meeting 7:00 pm
Town Board Meeting
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm
 
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Fall 2023 Cleanup Day 4:00 pm
Fall 2023 Cleanup Day
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
2023 Fall Cleanup Day Pricing 2023 Recycling Price Guide September 20, 2023 Fall Cleanup day Board Notice of Quorum Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Lent Town Board of Supervisors will be attending and helping at the
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Pickleball 4:00 pm
Pickleball
Sep 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pickleball
Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm
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Outdoor Pickleball 1:00 pm
Outdoor Pickleball
Sep 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
**indoors, if inclement weather
Hall Rented 4:00 pm
Hall Rented
Sep 24 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
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Pickleball 4:00 pm
Pickleball
Sep 28 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pickleball
Every Thursday from 4 – 6pm
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LENT TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE TOWN BOARD 3:00 pm
LENT TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE TOWN BOARD
Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
9-29-2023 Quorum Notice – Employee Farewell Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Board will be meeting for an employee farewell on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 3:00pm. The meeting will be held at Lent Town Hall 33155 Hemingway
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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

Lent Township Mailbox Policy

Current Burning Permit Restrictions

Lent Township, MN

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

  • LENT TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE TOWN BOARD

    9-29-2023 Quorum Notice – Employee Farewell

    Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Board will be meeting for an employee farewell on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 3:00pm. The meeting will be held at Lent Town Hall 33155 Hemingway Ave Stacy, MN 55079. A quorum of the Lent Township Board is likely to be present.

    Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk

  • POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE TOWN BOARD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 AT 6:30 PM

    9-13-2024 Quorum Notice HRA EDA Workshop

    Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Board will be meeting with the Chisago County HRA-EDA for a workshop to continue to find ways and areas to improve and collaborate among Chisago County entities on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:30p.m. The meeting will be held at Chisago Lake town Hall 12400 316th St, Lindstrom, MN 55045. A quorum of the Lent Township Board is likely to be present.

    Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk

  • Lent Township Public Hearing Notice for a Preliminary Plat

    PHN 10-11-2023 35091 Grand Ave preliminary plat post

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7:00pm via Zoom and at the Lent Town Hall at 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079, the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request for a preliminary plat application at 35091 Grand Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 – PID: 05.00036.00. The applicant is requesting to split ten acres off the 30-acre property, into two equal parcels (5 acres each). The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed preliminary plat request to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on October 17, 2023, 7:00pm via Zoom and at the Lent Town Hall.

    Application materials are available for public viewing at the Hall. Zoom meeting links for your computer or device are posted on lenttownship.com.

    Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.

    Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk

  • Notice of Public Hearing for a Variance Request at 5260 350th Street

    PHN 5260 350th Variance 10-11-2023 post

    Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00pm via Zoom and in person at Lent 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 the property owner for a variance request from the minimum building setback from property lines requirement at the property PIN: 05.00582.23. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the application request to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:00pm. Zoom meeting links are posted on lenttownship.com.

    Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.

    Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk

  • Lent Township Public Hearing Notice for a Preliminary Plat

    PHN 10-11-2023 34303 Elmcrest Ave preliminary plat notice

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Lent Town Hall at 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079, the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request for a preliminary plat application at 34303 Elmcrest Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 – PID: 05.00086.20. The applicant is requesting to split the 12.6-acre property into two equal portions (6.3 acres each). The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed preliminary plat request to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on October 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Lent Town Hall.

    Application materials are available for public viewing at the Hall. Zoom meeting links for your computer or device are posted on lenttownship.com. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.

    Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk

  • POTENTIAL QUORUM AND SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 AT 7:00PM

    Special Meeting Notice – Lent Stacy Meeting 8-8-23

    Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Board will be meeting with the City of Stacy to review the amended orderly annexation agreement and take action on the Joint Resolution Amending the Orderly Annexation Agreement. The meeting is Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Stacy City Hall 30955 Forest Boulevard, Stacy MN 55079. A quorum of the Lent Township Board is likely to be present.

    Tanya Smolke, Township Clerk

Updates

  • 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

    Brushing Notice 2020

    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

  • Swing Away Mailbox Post

    Swing Arm Mailbox Posts are sold in the Lent Township office! Purchase your swing arm mailbox post ASAP! They are in stock for $90 They must be installed according to State and USPS standards. See below. (The Township does not provide installation)

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!