Douglas County, Minnesota
Leaf Valley Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 457 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 mi²,33.4 mi² of it is land and 2.8 mi² of it is water. The total area is 92.27% land.
Leaf Valley Township was established and organized in 1867. The first meeting was held at the house of Willard B. Ellis on 14 December 1867. The name Leaf Valley refers to its location just south of the Leaf Hills, also called "Leaf Mountains", area just to the north of the township in Otter Tail County. The only town located in the township is Leaf Valley which formed at a cross road. The village boasted a town hall, post office, general store, feed mill, and a large co-op creamery along with a number of homes. No railroad came through the area in the vicinity of the town.
The Leaf Valley Township Board will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. at the Leaf Valley Town Hall located at 15240 County Rd 6 NW, Garfield MN 56332 for its regularly scheduled meetings unless posted otherwise at the Town Hall and here on the website.
The public is invited to attend any and all meetings. If you would like to be added to the agenda please call Trista Johnson 612-695-3111.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting for the Township of Leaf Valley in Douglas County, Minnesota, will meet on Monday, April 7, 2025 @ 9 am at the Leaf Valley Townhall by appointment only, for the assessment year 2025 (taxes payable in 2026).
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor's office at 320-762-3884 to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. You must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization. All appeals are by appointment. Call the Douglas County Assessor's office at (320) 762-3884 to schedule an appointment.
Dated this 17th day of March 2025
Trista Johnson
Leaf Valley Township Clerk
Leaf Valley Township is seeking quotes for road maintenance and snow removal; quotes for tree trimming, mowing and brush removal, and quotes for approximately 3,000 yards of Class V gravel and application for approximately 36.60 miles of road; starting about May 01, 2025, for one year.
Quotes should be written on plain paper and submitted to Leaf Valley Township Clerk, Trista Johnson at 15442 Dittberners Crk Rd NW, Miltona, MN 56354, by April 9th, 2025, or in person at the Leaf Valley Town Hall on April 10th, 2025, at the monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Information on quotes must include description of all equipment to be used and hourly rate for each, price per yard of Class V applied, and Class V certification certificate. A certificate of liability/workmen’s compensation insurance also needs to be attached.
Please indicate “ROAD MAINTENANCE QUOTE” on envelope.
The Board of Supervisors maintains the right to accept or reject any or all quotes.
Trista Johnson
Leaf Valley Township Clerk
2025 Spring Road Tour will take place Monday, April 7, 2025, following the Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting weather permitting.
It is unlawful to dump, plow or push snow onto or across from a private driveway which includes the right away.
No dive-way markers sticks should be in way of road maintenance trucks.
Garbage can receptacles are not to be placed on public roads. Garbage can receptacles are to be placed 3 1/2 ft into resident's driveway.
MN. Statues, Chapter 160.2715 Violation of this statue is a misdemeanor.
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15240 County Road 6 Northwest, Garfield , Minnesota 56332, United States
MAILING ADDRESS Leaf Valley Township - Clerk Trista Johnson 15442 Dittberners Crk Rd NW Miltona MN 56354 email: leafvalleytownship@gmail.com