Recent News & Events
EARLY VOTING FOR NOVEMBER 5TH ELECTION
Early voting for the November 5th, 2024 election is at the Sherburne County Government Center located at 13880 Business Center Drive Elk River MN 55330.
History of Livonia Township
Township government has a long and rich history that winds back to before the formation of this country. In Minnesota, townships served as the base on which the state was built and as one of the first forms of local government. Minnesota has 1,7930 townships that typically consist of a six by six mile geographic area.
Livonia Township was organized as an independent township in 1866. In the mid to late 1800’s Livonia Township was settled in three areas. The Lake Fremont settlement was located just north of the current City of Zimmerman. The Meadowvale area was settled in the 1870’s, and the Spencer settlement was located in the southeastern corner of the township. Benjamin Spencer was an early member of the town board, and the name Livonia is said to have been the first name of Mr. Spencer’s wife.
The population of Livonia Township in 1900 was 501. At that time the village of Lake Fremont (Zimmerman) was unincorporated so those residents were all counted as township residents. In 1950 Livonia Township had a population of 455 and the City of Zimmerman 169. Throughout this time the town board held meetings in everything from the old bank building to St. John Church, and the Zimmerman City Hall.
In the 1990’s Livonia Township experienced significant growth. While the grassroots nature of township government remains unchanged the structure of the town board has not. In the years around the turn of the century, the town board was expanded from three to five members. The elected offices of Clerk and Treasurer were dissolved and combined into a single appointed office.
Livonia Township would like to thank the Sherburne County Historical Society and Loni Lucas for their efforts in preserving township history.
Winter Roads
Be cautious around Snow Plow Trucks. The Livonia Township Maintenance Team will be snowplowing and sand/salting our Township roads as needed. Please drive safely around road maintenance vehicles – they may make sudden stops, put plow blades down, move out of the lane and spread sand unexpectedly. Give them room to do their job safely and effectively.
Despite the efforts of Township Maintenance, roads may have slippery areas. Be aware of this and always drive cautiously. The ability of salt to melt road ice reduces as the temperature drops, and shaded roads tend to stay icy longer.
Reminders:
- There is no parking on Township roads from November 1 to May 1 (Livonia Township Ordinance 200 Section 4 Subd. 3)
- Pushing snow across the road is illegal in Minnesota (MS 160.2715).
- Garbage/Recycling cans may not be placed on the road. They can pose a hazard to drivers if they are placed in the driving lane. If the Maintenance Team is plowing, the wing may hit the can. Please do not place your cans where they will be a hazard or be hit during snow removal.