To obtain chloride stakes for 2020, you will need to mail in a check payable to the Township at 9024 Co Rd 3 NW, Oronoco, MN 55960 in the amount for the coverage you request, see below, please note amount in the memo. Your check must show the address for chloride application. Checks received past June 4 will be added as possible, be sure to give ample time for the postal delivery. Pick up your stakes at the town hall in front of the office door.
The cost will be $99 for 300 feet coverage only. If you want additional coverage it can be purchased at $66/100’ which is township cost. Stakes must be in place by June 8 as application is scheduled to commence that week. Please call Ann at 206-9772 for questions.
This new process is to follow executive orders covering COVID 19.
Township Right-of Way NoticeThe Minnesota State Auditor released the 2018 Town Finances Report in November 2019:
http://www.osa.state.mn.us/default.aspx?page=20191121.000
Excerpts from State Auditor report for townships in Olmsted County can be viewed by selecting a financial year: 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Analysis shows that New Haven Township is in great financial shape. New Haven Township has the lowest tax levy mill rate and lowest taxes per capita in Olmsted County. New Haven Township also has one of the highest total reserves for any township in Olmsted County and no debt.
Property Tax Mill Rates
New Haven Township once again has the lowest property tax mill rates in Olmsted County in 2020. A comparison of the property tax mill rates for townships in Olmsted County can be viewed by selecting the year below:
2020
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Historical property tax mill rates for municipalities in Olmsted County:
http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/prl/propertyrecords/PayingPropertyTaxes/Pages/TaxRates.aspx
A comparison of historical property tax mill rates for New Haven Township and some neighboring municipalities is available here.
To calculate the property tax from a government unit on a parcel, divide the taxable market value of the parcel by 10,000 and multiply by the mill rate for the government unit.
A chart presented to the Town Board by the township clerk at the April 14, 2020, regular town board meeting, showing a long-term plan to balance cash reserve reductions with property tax levy increases over the next five years, can be viewed here.