Summer is here…and that means Side Lake Rec has started! Our Rec Program is an amazing opportunity for kids ages 4 to 14 to learn lots of skills, games, life-long sports, values and FRIENDSHIPS! Registration is open! Forms are available at CC Camp and Side Lake Store, or you can download it here. Here’s what […]
Hazardous Waste Collection Date
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection day at the French Canister Site in Side Lake will be Wednesday, August 7th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. For more information, or to see dates for other collection sites, you can view or download the document below:
Introducing Your New Supervisor!
Last month, Allan Reini was elected as the new Supervisor for the Town of French Supervisory Board. Here’s a little about our newest Board Member: Allan Reini and his wife, Becky, have lived full-time in Side Lake since 2020, when they remodeled their cabin into their permanent home. Prior to that they spent every moment […]
Minutes of the March 11, 2024 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Sandberg, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the February meeting and the Special Meeting of February 14, 2024 were read and approved by a motion by Varichak, second by Sandberg. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. The […]
Latest Water Quality Summary
At the Town of French Board Meeting on February 13th, St. Louis and Itasca County Representatives were present to give The Sturgeon Chain of Lakes Water Quality Summary. Reports from these studies, including monitoring and assessments and strategy development for restoration, you can visit: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/little-fork-river.
Notice to the Public
The Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:00 AM, April 18. 2024 at the Town Hall to conduct theAnnual Township’s Road Review. Jeff Schanche, ClerkFrench Township
Minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Sandberg, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the January meeting and the Special Meeting of January 29, 2024 were read and approved by a motion by Varichak, second by Lucas. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read […]
Minutes of the February 14, 2024 Road Committee Meeting
Committee members present were Bill Schuster, Bruce Sandberg, PJ Bjur, Clerk Schanche The discussion was joined by attorney Troy Gilchrist by phone.The discussion was based on the recording of all Township roads.The width of the right of way would be based on the past 6 years of maintenance.The map recording procedure as recommended by Minnesota […]
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property
**This may affect your 2025 property tax payments** Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for French Township shall meet on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 2 PM at the Town Hall, 7548 Hwy 5, Side Lake, Minnesota. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property […]
Spring Weather Means Pickleball!
The snow is melted and the weather has been beautiful so we have installed the new pickleball nets up at the Side Lake Rec Center! Feel free to head down and play! Whether you play tennis or pickleball, please be respectful of others and those who are waiting to use the courts. Now get out […]