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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1990 Board of Review Reconvened MinutesMINUTES OF THE 1990 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD MAY 3, 1990 ' ATTENDANCE 7:00 P.M. The 1990 Reconvened Board of Review met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Grabek, Councilmembers Goetten, Callahan, Peterson and Nettles. The following represented the City staff: City Assessor Paul Smith and his associate Frank Mennega, City Administrator Bernhardson and City Deputy Clerk Naab. Representing Hennepin County was: County Assessor Bob Hanscom. INTRODUCTION Administrator Bernhardson explained that those in attendance would be given a chance to give any evidence, presentation or information they may have concerning their valuation. Assessor Smith will be given an opportunity to reply and then the Council will make a decision. The following persons appeared before the Board: 1. Allen Carlson, 3125 Fox Street - P.I.D. 04- 117 -23 33 0011 Mr. Carlson stated his assessed value went up 55% in one year, over $350,000 of assessed value which translates to somewhere around $10,000 in additional taxes per year. Mr. Carlson was unable to reach the assessor to review other • land values in the area and his home had not been reassessed. [� J Assessor Smith noted that there has been a number of sales of homes 'simliar, to Mr. Carlson's home in the last year, selling for values very comparable to the value that is existing on his property now. Smith noted that 3300 Fox Street sold for $750,000 with only 100' of lakeshore vs. 665' of lakeshore that Mr. Carlson has. Mr. Carlson noted that because of a subdivision in 1983, he only has approximately 315' of lakeshore and only 7 acres opposed to the 15 acres noted. Assessor Smith stated that he still felt the valuation fair as the Carlson house is of a better quality construction and the house at 3300 Fox Street had 4 acres with 100' of lakeshore. Councilmember Callahan noted that this was a staggering increase. Councilmember Goetten felt that Mr. Carlson did not get the attention that he felt he needed from the assessor. She felt that it was a staggering increase also. 1 2. 3. MINUTES OF THE 1990 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD MAY 3, 1990 Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Nettles seconded, to increase the land value from the 1989 value of $354,700 to $459,000, and the building value to remain at $259,300 for a total of $718,000 for a reduction of $150,000. Ayes 3, nays 2 with Nettles and Peterson voting against. Councilmember Nettles felt that the land should be valued at $400,000 for a total value of $646,000. Councilmember Peterson agreed. County Assessor Hanscom felt that the Council was acting reasonably and this was a good recommendation. Mrs. Cici,- Busy Beaver Day Care, 875 Wayzata Boulevard - P.I.D. 35- 118 -23 44 0005 City Administrator Bernhardson noted that the property was valued in 1989 at $248,200 and 1990 at $255,600. The land was purchased in 1986 at $45,000 and according to the building permit valuation, it was built for $320,000. Mrs. Cici stated that the income from the center is limited to the parents. She stated that by paying more taxes, she would need to pass this additional amount along to the parents in the form of a higher day care rate. Mrs. Cici • also noted that schools and churches are exempt from paying taxes and she did not feel this was fair as day care centers should also be considered as a school and not be taxed. Mayor Grabek noted that it is already valued at less than the cost of the land and building together. Councilmember Nettles stated that he felt this center was a good facility and perhaps we should try to encourage business. County Assessor Hanscom noted that if the income approach was to be used for this property, you would use the income should the building be rented and not what the center is making as a business. Councilmember Callahan moved, Mayor Grabek seconded to accept the assessor's recommendation of $255,600. Ayes 5, nays 0. David Dosse, 4225 Forest Lake Drive - P.I.D. 07- 117 -23 12 0025 City Administrator Bernhardson noted that the 1989 value was $240,300 and the 1990 value was $257,800 and the Assessor is recommending $240,000. . E MINUTES OF THE 1990 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING . ;. .HELD MAY 3, 1990 • Mr. Dosse noted that he did hire an independent appraiser who appraised the property at $215,000. He stated that he had relayed this to the City Assessor, and the Assessor indicated to him that there were some mistakes with the appraisal on the comparables. Assessor Smith stated that appraisals can have some variation based on techniques used, but these variations are usually 5% or less. He noted that Mr. Dosse's appraiser's comparables #1 and #3, the square footage was off as much as 500 s.f. of gross living area. He noted that the appraisal was inconsistent and there was not even pictures of the comparables. Assessor Smith noted that land value was reduced because the adjacent land is a commons area. Mayor Grabek noted that the recommended value has actually gone down from last year and he would tend to recommend raising the appraisal rather than lowering it. Councilmembers Nettles moved, Peterson seconded to accept the Assessor's recommendation to lower the land value to $87,100 on the land, and $152,900 on the building for a total of $240,000. Ayes 5, nays 0. 4. Carol Burgess, 2800 Pheasant Road - 21- 117 -23 32 0004 • City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the valuation for 1989 was $482,000, the original 1990 value was $494,100. Assessor Smith, prior to the Board of Review, reduced the amount to $482,000 and is recommending no further change. Ms. Burgess noted that she felt the ' increase from 1988 to 1989 was excessive and because she was out of town at that Board of Review, she was unable to contest the amount. Ms. Burgess noted that because of the long narrow pennisula on her lot, about 200' out of 600' of lakeshore can only be built upon. Also, she noted that lagoon borders her property on one side and the lake on the other and because of Orono's restrictive setbacks, the house may not be expanded upon. Mayor Grabek noted that there is a recommendation for no change in value from last year, and would not consider a decrease. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the valuation reflects the unbuildability of portions of the lot. Councilmembers Nettles moved, Goetten seconded, to accept the Assessor's recommendation of $482,000. Ayes 4, nays 1 with Mayor Grabek voting against this motion because he wants to increase it instead. 3 MINUTES OF THE 1990 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD MAY 3, 1990 5. Gabriel Jabour, 985 Tonkawa Road - P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 21 0016 40 City Administrator Bernhardson stated that he had received a call from Mr. Jabour who had just received his statement of value in the mail and was unable to come to the meeting this evening, but he felt that his value should be $550,000 rather than $643,500. Assessor Smith stated that he recommended no change. 4. Mike Lynn, 1265 Bracketts Point Road - P.I.D. 11- 117 -23 32 0010 City Administrator Bernhardson stated that he received a fax from Mr. Lynn today asking to reserve his rights to appeal his valuation at the County level. ADJOURNMENT 8:41 P.M. Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Nettles seconded, to accept the other recommendations of the City Assessor listed in the material given to Council by the Assessor and to close the Board of Review. Ayes 3, nays 2. Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Goetten seconded, to adjorn the meeting. Ayes 5, nays 0. • G� Jamek R. Gr • 4