Planning Commission

Public Notice for a Public Hearing before the Windemere Township Board of Supervisors on the Proposed Windemere Township Shoreland Ordinance to be held May 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM. 

The Windemere Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, beginning at 6:30 PM at the Windemere Township Offices located at 316 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake, Minnesota, for the purpose of taking public commentary on the proposed Windemere Township Shoreland Ordinance.  A public comment period of 90 days will also begin on May 30th, 2024, and close on August 28th, 2024.  A copy of the Proposed Shoreland Ordinance can be found in the documents section, below. All public comments can be emailed to Windemere Township Clerk Cindy Woltjer at clerk@windemeretownship.com, or mailed to Cindy Woltjer, Windemere Township Clerk, 91546 Military Road, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, 55783, and must be postmarked no later than August 28th, 2024.  

Planning Commission Overview

The Windemere Township Planning Commission is currently comprised of five township resident members, each appointed to a three (3) year term by the Board of Supervisors.  The Planning Commission is resposible for developing the Township Comprehensive Plan, which guides future Township development, and the Windemere Township Zoning Ordinance and Shoreland Ordinance, which protect and enhance the public health, safety, and welfare of the Township and its residents.  Both documents are subject to Township Board approval.  The Planning Commission is also tasked with review and approval of various land use development applications, such as conditional and interim use permits and zoning map amendments.    

* Planning Commission vacancies are posted to this site from time to time.  All applicants must submit letters of interest to the Township Clerk and must be a resident of Windemere Township. 

2024 Windemere Township Regular Planning Commission Meetings

April 9 2024 @ 6:30 pm (annual organizational meeting)

June 11, 2024 @ 6:30 pm at the Windemere Township Offices, 316 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake, MN

August 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm at the Windemere Township Offices, 316 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake, MN  

October 8, 2024 @ 6:30 pm at the Windemere Township Offices, 316 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake, MN

December 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm at the Windemere Township Offices, 316 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake, MN

Windemere Township Planning Commission Minutes Click Here

Contact Info

Dianna Sandstrom
Chairperson
88099 Old Pine Lane, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
(218) 831-4092
dianna.sandstrom@mchsi.com

Paul Horgen
Vice-Chairperson
38537 Sunset Bay Road, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
(952) 905-1900
phorgen@gmail.com

Cindy Carlson
Commissioner
38851 Sunset Bay Road, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
(218) 372-3525
hyacinth@frontiernet.net

Vern C. Anderson II
Commissioner
88493 Sturgeon Island Road, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
(218) 522-0301
verncanderson@gmail.com

Phil White
Commissioner
90490 Island Loop, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
(612) 723-0832
whitescabin2015@gmail.com

Scott Beckman
Zoning Administrator
38301 Sunset Bay Road, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
(218) 390-1401
zoning@windemeretownship.com

Paula Engstrom
Secretary
35593 Parkview Drive Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
612-269-7219
pengstrom987@gmail.com

Locations

Windemere Township Offices
316 Elm Avenue
Moose Lake , MN 55767
(218) 423-0119

Windemere Township Planning Commission Meeting Location Time 6:30 PM

Windemere Township Mailing Address
91546 Military Road
Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783