Staffed Office Hours:
Mon, Tues & Wed 9am-5pm Friday 9am-2pm
Closed Thursdays
Phone: 651-462-3009
Email: clerk@lenttownship.com
Address:
Lent Township
33155 Hemingway Ave.
Stacy, MN 55079
Upcoming:
Informational Merger Meeting: Monday, July 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Lent - Information can be found under Township Government/Potential Stacy/Lent Annexation Click here to read the: Lent Township letter mailed to residents
Filing for Town Board Supervisor: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm - Information can be found under Township Government/Elections
Planning Commission Meeting
To dial in from your phone for the Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm Town Board Meeting, contact the Clerk. To join the Town Board Meeting from your computer or device, click HERE Meeting ID: 824 4648 7095 Passcode: 279585
Zoom attendees: Name and address are required for the public record. Email your public comment one week prior to meetings.
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Town Board Meeting
To dial in from your phone for the Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm Town Board Meeting, contact the Clerk. To join the Town Board Meeting from your computer or device, click HERE Meeting ID: 847 2843 0236 Passcode: 236189
Zoom attendees: Name and address are required for the public record. Email your public comment one week prior to meetings.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| July Pickleball 6:00 pm July Pickleball Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Contact carolyn@lenttownship.com with questions regarding Pickleball No indoor Pickleball on Thursdays until further notice | ||||||
| POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 7:00 pm POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm Quorum notice – Lent Stacy PC Meeting 7-11-2022 The Lent Township Planning Commission will be meeting with the City of Stacy’s Planning Commission to begin the review of merging the two land use plans on Monday, July 11, 2022, at | July Pickleball 6:00 pm July Pickleball Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Contact carolyn@lenttownship.com with questions regarding Pickleball No indoor Pickleball on Thursdays until further notice | Hall Rented POTENTIAL QUORUM NOTICE – PC 5:30 pm POTENTIAL QUORUM NOTICE – PC Jul 13 @ 5:30 pm Quorum notice – Lent – PC- FL Contracting 7-13-2022 Lent Township Potential Quorum Notice Lent Planning Commission is to meet with Forest Lake Contracting Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 5:30 pm The Lent Township Planning Commission will meet with Forest LENT TOWNSHIP QUORUM NOTICE Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm LENT TOWNSHIP QUORUM NOTICE Planning Commission Meeting Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm Quorum notice – Lent – Board at PC 7-13-2022 The Lent Township Board will attend the Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall at 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079. A quorum of the Notice of Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit Application – Continued 7:00 pm Notice of Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit Application – Continued Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm Public Hearing tabled and continued to Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 7:00 pm A1 Tire Truck Wash PHN 5-11-2022 Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 7:00 p.m. at the Lent Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave, Stacy, MN Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 pm Public Hearing Notice for a Text Amendment to Chapter 2: 4.15 Driveways and Access Aprons 7:00 pm Public Hearing Notice for a Text Amendment to Chapter 2: 4.15 Driveways and Access Aprons Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm PHN 7-13-2022 Text Amendment Chapter 2 4.15 Driveways and Access Aprons NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Town Hall at 33155 Hemingway Ave., Stacy, MN 55079, the Lent | ||||
| INFORMATIONAL MERGER MEETING NOTICE 7:00 pm INFORMATIONAL MERGER MEETING NOTICE Jul 25 @ 7:00 pm Quorum notice – Lent Informational Meeting 7-25-2022 7pm Lent Township resident letter Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Board will conduct an informational meeting regarding the potential merger with the City of Stacy on Monday, July 25, 2022 | 4H Rental 8:00 am July Pickleball 6:00 pm July Pickleball Jul 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Contact carolyn@lenttownship.com with questions regarding Pickleball No indoor Pickleball on Thursdays until further notice LENT TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL QUORUM – STACY BUDGET WORK SESSION 7:00 pm LENT TOWNSHIP POTENTIAL QUORUM – STACY BUDGET WORK SESSION Jul 26 @ 7:00 pm Quorum notice – Stacy Budget Work Session 7-26-2022 The Stacy City Council will begin working on the city budget on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 7:00p.m. in a work session held at Stacy City Hall, 30955 Forest Boulevard, Stacy MN | |||||
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
Current Burning Permit Restrictions
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
- INFORMATIONAL MERGER MEETING NOTICE 7-25-2022 7pm
Quorum notice – Lent Informational Meeting 7-25-2022 7pm
Notice is hereby given that the Lent Township Board will conduct an informational meeting regarding the potential merger with the City of Stacy on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall at 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079.
A quorum of the Lent Township Board is likely to be present.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR For the Township of Lent
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a General Election will be held in the Township of Lent at 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of filling the following Supervisor Seats:
Supervisor Seat A – Four (4) year term
Supervisor Seat C – Four (4) year term
Supervisor Seat D – Four (4) year term
Affidavits of Candidacy for the above offices may be filed at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave, Stacy, MN 55079 beginning Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 9:00 am through Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The filing fee for the above-mentioned offices are $2.00 each.
The Township office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The filing paperwork will be on lenttownship.com when the filing period opens. Information regarding these filings is also available from the Clerk at clerk@lenttownship.com
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Lent Township Potential Quorum Notice – Planning Commission
Quorum notice – Lent – PC- FL Contracting 7-13-2022
Lent Planning Commission is to meet with Forest Lake Contracting
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 5:30 pm
The Lent Township Planning Commission will meet with Forest Lake Contracting at their site at 6144 340th St., Stacy, MN 55079 on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at approximately 5:30 pm.
A quorum of the Lent Township Planning Commission and/or Board is likely to be present.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Public Hearing Notice for a Text Amendment to Chapter 2: 4.15 Driveways and Access Aprons
PHN 7-13-2022 Text Amendment Chapter 2 4.15 Driveways and Access Aprons
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Town Hall at 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 to Chapter Two: 4.15 Driveways and Access Aprons. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed text amendment to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on July 19, 2022, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom or at the Town Hall.
Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Quorum notice – Lent Stacy PC Meeting 7-11-2022
Quorum notice – Lent Stacy PC Meeting 7-11-2022
The Lent Township Planning Commission will be meeting with the City of Stacy’s Planning Commission to begin the review of merging the two land use plans on Monday, July 11, 2022, 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 and/or Board is likely to be present.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Notice of Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit Application
Public Hearing tabled and continued to Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 7:00 pm
A1 Tire Truck Wash PHN 5-11-2022
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 7:00 p.m. at the Lent Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave, Stacy, MN 55079 and via Zoom, the Lent Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from an applicant (Jeff Selvog) regarding parcel 05.00100.03 for a proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an automated truck wash. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the application to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall and via Zoom.
Application materials are available for review upon request. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.
Kelly Wood, 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
- PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR For the Township of Lent
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a General Election will be held in the Township of Lent at 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, MN 55079 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of filling the following Supervisor Seats:
Supervisor Seat A – Four (4) year term
Supervisor Seat C – Four (4) year term
Supervisor Seat D – Four (4) year term
Affidavits of Candidacy for the above offices may be filed at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave, Stacy, MN 55079 beginning Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 9:00 am through Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The filing fee for the above-mentioned offices are $2.00 each.
The Township office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The filing paperwork will be on lenttownship.com when the filing period opens. Information regarding these filings is also available from the Clerk at clerk@lenttownship.com
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- 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