05-13-1996 Council Minutes Reconvened Board of Review

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MINUTES OF THE RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD ON MAY 13, 1996 (Board of Review - Continued) • Kalweit asked if the valuation included the tuck -under garage. She commented that the woman who conducted the exterior assessment noted a "new" tuck -under garage, but Kalweit explained that the garage was built 27 years ago. Erickson informed Kalweit that they have never been charged for the garage in their property taxes, and the garage was "new" to their records. He added that the value of the garage was only a small portion of the valuation at about $1,200 to $1,400. Erickson reported that if the garage was recently built, it would be noted as an improvement to the property on their statement. Jabbour commented on the limits of the substandard lot, the navigational problems, and the less than pristine lakeshore, which brings the value of the property down from other properties nearby. Callahan asked Kalweit what she believed the property was worth. Kalweit said the property's valuation should be the same as last year's value; though, she conceded that the tuck -under garage not previously included should be taken into consideration. Kalweit said it was not reasonable to increase the value of the property due to the condition of the lakeshore and noted the probable difficulty in selling the property in its present condition. Jabbour advised Kalweit that any known problems would have to be made known if the property was being sold. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to recommend the value of the property remain at • $240,000, which is the current valuation, due to the storm sewer problem. Kelley noted that the proposed increase was $18,000. This followed a valuation of $239,000 in 1995 and $240,000 in 1996. Kelley said he believed there should be some increase in value shown in the lakeshore property even with the problems listed. Jabbour said the storm sewer problem could possibly cause the loss of lakeshore with the presence of the sediment. He noted the channel had been cleared by the DNR, but he personally was unable to navigate it at last attempt. Kelley said the back up of sewage from loss of electricity could happen elsewhere in Orono. Callahan agreed that it is likely that the property has appreciated somewhat and recommended amending the valuation to $245,000 for 1997, which is a reduction from the proposed valuation of $258,000. Kelley seconded the amended motion. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Kelley informed Kalweit that if the City makes corrections to the storm water problem, she would see a drastic increase in the value of her property. •