Upcoming:
June 20 Pre-Construction Meeting - 1:00 pm
July 31 - August 14 Filing Period for Candidacy
August 14 Primary Election - Absentee Voting is done at the County
A quorum of Board members is likely at all events listed
White flags indicate where ditching will take place
Road Work – Preparation for blacktop / double chip seal – Road Closures Possible
Please watch for Maintenance Staff!!
Ditch Cleaning
Tree cutting and brushing in Right-of-way
Lent Township will only repair or replace swing arm mailbox posts per the snow plow policy. Order them via phone or email for $84 (The Township does not provide installation)
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. Millis.
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.
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.
Updates
- 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!
- The June 11, 2018 Road Committee Meeting is Canceled
The June 11, 2018 Road Committee Meeting is Canceled
It has not been rescheduled – Check lenttownship.com for updates
- Sealed Bid Opening for Hard Surfacing Township Roads Monday, June 4, 2018 at 10:00 am
Opening Bid Meeting June 4, 2018 Notice
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 10:00am the sealed bids for hard surfacing Township roads will be opened at the Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Avenue, Stacy, Minnesota 55079. A Special Board Meeting to accept and vote on the bids will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
A quorum of the Town Board is likely at the meetings.
Those persons having interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.
Kelly Wood, Township Clerk
- Park Meeting Time Change
Notice is hereby given that Parks meetings will now be held at 6:00 pm on the last Tuesday of the Month unless otherwise noted on lenttownship.com.
- 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.
- Crack Sealing Notice
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!