Public Hearing Notice of a Text Amendment to the Overlay District

PHN 2-9-2022 Text Amendment Overlay District

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the 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 proposed text amendment to the Overlay District. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed amendment to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on February 15, 2022, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Town Hall. Zoom meeting links can be found on lenttownship.com

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

Kelly Wood, Township Clerk

Public Hearing Notice of an Amendment to the Zoning Map

PHN 2-9-2022 Text Amendment Zoning Map

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the 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 proposed amendment to the Zoning Map. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed amendment to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on February 15, 2022, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Town Hall. Zoom meeting links can be found on lenttownship.com

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

Kelly Wood, Township Clerk

BOARD OF AUDIT/BUDGET MEETING NOTICE

2022 Budget Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Lent Town Board will conduct the Board of Audit and Budget meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022 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 2023 will be discussed. This budget will be proposed to the residents of Lent Township at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2020 at 7:00 pm. at the Lent Town Hall.

Kelly Wood, Township Clerk

Dispose of holiday greens and Christmas trees correctly to protect Minnesota’s trees and forests

Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous hitchhikers. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states.

Pests of concern include elongate hemlock scale, a small insect established in the eastern U.S. where many decorative Fraser firs are grown. Feeding damage from this invasive insect can cause the needles of hemlocks, firs, and spruces to yellow and prematurely drop. Also, boxwood blight and Oriental bittersweet, sometimes found on wreaths and centerpieces, can endanger native trees and other landscaping. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has more information on these threats.

To protect our environment, the State of Minnesota is asking residents to properly dispose of greenery and trees after the holiday season.

  • The best option is to use a curbside tree collection or bring trees to a designated drop-off site. Check with your waste hauler, city, or county to see what services are offered in your area. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has a map of yard waste compost locations; contact locations directly to see if they accept trees and greenery.
  • Do not toss trees and greenery into backyard woods or your residential compost pile, which will propagate the infestation.
  • Wreaths and other decorative greens can be disposed in trashcans.
  • If your city or county does not have an organized pick-up or drop-off, the last resort would be to burn the greens. Always check with local ordinances first and follow them.

If you suspect your greenery or tree may be infested with an invasive insect or disease, contact the MDA’s Arrest the Pest.

Visit the MDA Holiday Greenery Best Management Practices webpage for disposal fliers and more information. 

Public Hearing Notice for a Home Occupation CUP

PHN 1-12-2022 4460 Echo Lane Home Occupation Notice CUP Letter

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 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 review an application for a Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application at 4460 Echo Lane, Stacy, MN 55079, PID: 05.00678.00. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the Home Occupation CUP application to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on January 18 2022, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Lent Town Hall.

The public is expected to join via Zoom or make meeting arrangements by emailing clerk@lenttownship.com or by calling 651-462-3009 one week prior to each meeting. Application materials are available for public viewing. 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 remotely.

 Laura Carr, Deputy Township Clerk

Notice of Ordinance 2021-11

Notice of Or. 2021-11

Ordinance 2021-11

Notice of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 SECTION 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE LENT TOWNSHIP LAND USE REGULATIONS.

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-11

1.10 Lot Consolidation

Where the entirety of a lot of record is combined with an adjoining lot of record held by the same owner for the purpose of enlarging the latter, such new property description may be approved by the zoning administrator provided the size of the resultant lot meets the minimum lot and area requirements for the zoning district, if it is found that the resulting configuration would not result in any substandard yards or structure setback variances, any other substandard dimensional element, or any new nonconformity.

Passed by the Lent Town Board on the 21st day of December 2021.

Rick Keller, Chairperson

Attest: Kelly Wood, Clerk

Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this Friday

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas on the day after Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 26.

The DNR offers four free park days every year—one in each season—to encourage all Minnesotans to get outdoors and enjoy the benefits of nature throughout the year.

“Public lands are for all of us to enjoy,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “The free park days ensure everyone has the chance to experience the peace and beauty of Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas. There’s no better time to do this than with family and friends following Thanksgiving celebrations.”

State parks and recreation areas are open year-round and there’s a park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. Free park days provide a terrific opportunity to visit a state park or recreation area for the first time or return to a favorite one to discover something new.

Most state park offices and visitor centers will be minimally staffed on Nov. 26, so visitors are encouraged to to plan ahead and arrive prepared for their visit:

  • Check visitor alerts and find directions on state park web pages at www.mndnr.gov.
  • Download GeoPDF maps before the trip. These maps will display a user’s current location, like Google Maps or other map applications, but the user does not have to be connected to the internet or have cell service while using them.
  • Visit the self-orientation signs near the park entrance for suggestions on what to see and do while visiting.
  • Help protect these special places for the future by staying on trails and leaving no trace.

Visit DNR’s website for more information: mndnr.gov/freeparkdays.

“Utility” work in your area

Hometown Fiber is working with Chisago County to get better internet service in the area. As part of that work, they will have crews throughout the County documenting the technology that’s currently in the ground and overhead.

They will be getting in and out of their trucks, walking in ditches, taking pictures of telecommunications equipment, including towers, electricity, etc. along all the roads/streets in Chisago County. It will look strange to most people.

Chisago County Sheriff’s Office has been notified.

  • White, Ford F150
  • License plate NRY 805
  • Magnetic Hometown Fiber logo on the door & back of truck
  • MoreCom lettering on the driver’s side door
  • Technician: Tom Wilson, wearing a safety vest with MoreCom logo on the back

Public Hearing: Text Amendment to Chapter 3 of the Subdivision Ordinance

PHN Chapter 3 Lot Consolidations12-8-2021

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 8, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at the 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 proposed text amendment to Chapter 3, regarding Lot Consolidations. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed amendment to the Town Board for their meeting to be held on December 21, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall and via Zoom. Meeting links can be found on lenttownship.com

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

Kelly Wood, Township Clerk