05-05-2010 Council Minutes Reconvened Board of Appeal & Equalization

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MINUTES OF THE RECONVENED ORONO BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Wednesday, May 5, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. • 9. Robert Humphrey, 669 Minnetonka Highlands Ln — Stulc is recommending no change. He had inspected the property prior to the first Local Board. He spoke with Mr. Humphrey and reviewed existing information to determine data from prior inspection was appropriate to recommend no change. 10. Corky Klitzke, 555 Oxford Road — The property owner is reserving his right to discuss at the County Board. 11. Douglas Watson, 680 North Arm Drive — The property owner is reserving his right to discuss at the County Board. A letter was received the day of the Local Board but Stulc didn't receive it until the following morning. 12. John Waldron, 1951 Concordia St — Stulc is recommending no change. The owner faxed a letter but it was received at the end of office hours on the day of the Local Board. Stulc reviewed the owner's concerns and he had also spoken with him prior to the Local Board. The traditional market indicates the value is current. Stulc noted that all of the owners listed in his memo have reserved their right to go to the County Board Franchot moved, Murphy seconded, acceptance of the County Assessor's recommendations as presented at the May 5, 2010 meeting. Murphy commented that Council has considered changing to the Open Book meeting in the future but the current format provides an opportunity for owners to meet with the Council. Franchot agreed, but added that owners seem to enjoy the Open Book process because they feel there is more • dialog. If owners really want the Open Book format, he would consider changing to that format. Stulc confirmed that the process is either the Local Board or Open Book method. If changing to the Open Book method, Council would need to continue that format for at least 2 or 3 years. Council would not meet as the Local Board if the Open Book method is used. Stulc added that if the Open Book method were used, he would continue to provide information in a pre -Board meeting with a follow -up meeting after the Open Book process closed. Murphy commented that in effect the Local Board operates as a modified Open Book since owners have the opportunity to discuss their valuations with the Assessor at any time. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT Murphy moved to conclude the Orono Board of Appeal and Equalization at 7:19 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. ATTEST: Jll-e� X-I�am� Linda S. Vee, Orono City Clerk Q!me /M. White, Mayor Page 2 of 2