West Lakeland Township

West Lakeland is an urban township organized in July of 1950 and is located along the St. Croix River in east central Washington County. We are located off of the north side of the I-94 corridor. To find us, exit from I-94 on to Manning Avenue and head northeast. We are a decentralized community with a unique lifestyle enjoyed by our residents. Living in West Lakeland Township allows the area residents to enjoy the benefits of a rural community close to an urban center, without costly public services.  Older homes, characteristic of the St. Croix Valley, still remain in the area. The residents and farms of our Township, and neighboring communities, have contributed much to the unobstructed lifestyle of the Township which we enjoy today. 

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Township Forming Sub-Committee to Research Audio and
Video Technology for Town Hall

In conjunction with the Building Committee, the Town Board is seeking residents who may be interested in joining a sub-committee that would be responsible for researching audio and video technology for the West Lakeland Town Hall.  If interested, please contact Town Clerk, Carrie Seifert. 

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Town Board Seeking Proposals for Town Attorney

Congratulations to our Township Attorney, Viet-Hanh Winchell, for her Governor appointment to a Judgeship, in the 10th Judicial District, chambered in Stillwater in Washington County. We have had the privilege to work with Ms. Winchell since 2016; her talents as our legal counsel will surely be missed! Below is the press release on her appointment: 

https://mn.gov/governor/appointments/judicialappointments/judicialnews.jsp#/detail/appId/1/id/613839

Accepting Proposals for Town Attorney through April 30, 2024

West Lakeland is now accepting proposals for a township attorney to provide legal representation for all elected and appointed officials, and town departments. Resumes must be submitted electronically to the Town Clerk at townclerk@westlakeland.govoffice2.com, along with a Letter of Introduction to the Law Firm, as well as compensation requirements and other additional information the candidate would like to share. Candidates will be contacted regarding the status of submitted resumes.  

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Planning Commission Seeking Applicants

After serving 3 years on the Planning Commission, Rachel Dana decided to run for a supervisor position on the West Lakeland Town Board and was elected on March 12, 2024.  Congratulations, Rachel!

As a result, this leaves a vacancy on the Planning Commission.  If you are interested in serving as a member of the Planning Commission, they meet once a month and discuss a variety of interesting issues concerning the township including variance requests, proposal for new builds, lot issues, etc.

Please send your resume to the Town Clerk, Carrie Seifert, by April 26, 2024 if interested in the position or simply want more information about serving our community in this capacity. 

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How to File a Noise Complaint with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) 

 If you would like to file an Aircraft noise complaint to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), please complete MAC's Noise Complaint Form.  

 

At the September 11, 2023 Town Board Meeting, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency presented their Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Implementation Plan for West Lakeland Township.  For more information, please visit the link below: 

 

2023.09.11_Co-Trustees_Presentation_to_Town_Board

 

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