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MINUTES OF THE <br />2008 LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION. <br />Wednesday, April 16, 2008 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />Wyatt indicated his value increased to $659,000 and his neighbor's valuation was reduced to <br />$468,000. <br />Wyatt stated the valuation process should be more structured and that the values appear to be rather <br />inconsistent. Wyatt noted an appraiser has recently done an appraisal and has appraised his residence <br />at $480,000. <br />White asked what Mr. Wyatt's valuation is at. <br />Wyatt indicated it was originally at $655,000 but was reduced to $595,000 by Mr. Davy. Wyatt stated <br />he would like his valuation lowered further to match his neighbor's. <br />The Orono Board of Appeal directed the Hennepin County Assessor to visit Mr. Wyatt's property and <br />review his information. <br />14. Don Klelley,1670 Shadywood Road, PID #17- 117 -23 210015 <br />Kielley stated his home is located off of County Road 19 just before the intersection, with County <br />Road 51. His property has been reappraised three or four times since he has purchased the property. <br />Kielley indicated the current structure has dry rot and has a very small 10' x 12' basement. An <br />architect has recommended the house be torn down. Kielley requested his valuation be reduced. <br />The Orono Board of Appeal directed the Hennepin County Assessor to visit Mr. Kielley's property • <br />and review his information. <br />15. Charles Ballard, 3315 Crystal Bay Road, PID #17- 117 -23 410017 <br />Ballard stated he has spoken with a number of his neighbors regarding their valuations. Ballard noted <br />his value increased by nine percent, with the majority of his neighbors also experiencing an increase <br />and some in excess of nine percent. The house was built in 1920, consists of 1200 square feet, and has <br />had a few minor improvements. Ballard indicated the house down the street is approximately three <br />times the size, was constructed in 2006, and sold for 40 percent below what they were originally <br />asking for. The valuations for the Crystal Bay Road neighborhood have gone up from a taxable <br />standpoint but from a market value have experienced a decrease. Ballard noted there are a couple of <br />properties in the neighborhood which have been on the market for over, a year. <br />Ballard indicated he is not aware if the Assessor's Office has visited his property. <br />The Orono Board of Appeal directed the Hennepin County Assessor to visit Mr. Ballard's property <br />and review his information. <br />C] <br />PAGE 8 of 18 <br />