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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-1992 Board of Review Reconvened MinutesMINUTES OF ORONO 1992 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD MAY 11, 1992 ROLL The Reconvened Board of Review met on the above date with the following members present: Mayor Barbara Peterson, Councilmembers Gabriel Jabbour, Mary Butler and J. Diann Goetten. Edward Callahan was absent. The following represented the City staff: City Administrator Ron Moorse, Public Works Director John Gerhardson, City Assessor Rolf Erickson, Assistant City Assessor Dave Wilde, and City Recorder Teri Naab. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Harvey Anderson, 1101 Willowbrook Drive, PID# 26- 118 -23 41 0003 & 0006, felt the - -new valuation was still inequitable and inconsistent with the surrounding neighborhood. He stated the property next door which is fairly comparable is for sale for $30,000,more than his asking price and yet it was originally appraised almost $50,000 less than his home and after the-adjustment is still $19,000 less than his home. He noted another house down the street was valued at $24,000 more than his house in 1981 and since then have installed a pool, and until the adjustment was made, his property was valued at $19,000 more than that property. Jabbour stated they are told by the Legislature based on the fair market value. Anderson said that on his street there are seven homes which are in Orono and several in Medina. The properties In Orono have been raised more than those in Medina. He noted*a property that is comparable to his home on Salem Court which just sold for $265,000 and his realtor has suggested lowering his selling price. He said his wife asked the assessor why the discrepancy between the 1981 valuation between the two houses and the 1992 valuation. The answer was there must be some specific reason. Erickson explained that he has reviewed the properties in Medina and felt the valuations for those properties were correct. He explained that last year Medina realized some substantial increases. He said the 1981 valuati "on mean nothing for this review. Anderson said his property abuts County Road 6 and the valuation for h i s property i s the same as those sett i ng further back from the road. He noted his-asking price for the property is $339,000. Butler felt that the assessor's valuation was near enough the asking price of the property. Anderson explained that price is considered to be the top dollar amount to be expected from a sale of the property. 1 .: MINUTES OF ORONO 1992 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD MAY 11, 1992 Peterson recommended that he consider appealing to the County. Erickson stated he should do that as soon as possible as they have a limited amount of appeals that they will permit before referring the rest onto court. Richard Edwards, 2480 Carman Street, PID# 20- 117 -23 12 0028, felt that his valuation was still too high because at least a third of his property is peat bog. He stated it is a poor piece of land and has problems with muskrats and beavers destroying the property. He noted the valuation set by the assessor is $313,000 and the appraisal that he had done noted the value at $275,000. Erickson stated the valuation is within 5% of the appraised valuation, which is an acceptable difference. He noted that the appraiser may have used unacceptable comparables if not familiar with the lake area. He noted he had not reviewed the appraisal submitted. Jabbour stated he wished the assessor had reviewed the appraisal. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Butler, to recommend a valuation of $303,000 for 1992 for Richard Edwards of 2480 Carman Street. Ayes 4, nays 0.. Goetten asked if they were suggesting to residents to have their properties appraised in order to get a reduction. Jabbour felt they were allowing citizens to go through the democratic process and that should include guidance by a professional value. Edwards noted the assessor had told h -im that he did not individually look at each property to determine value where a hired appraisal has looked at that specific property. - Cliff Otten, 3800 Wayzata Boulevard PID# 29- 118 -23 34 0009: 2251 Pine Ridge Lane, PID# 34- 118 -23 22 0017 2350 Wayzata Boulevard, PID #­34- 118 -23 22 0014. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Butler, to approve the recommendation established by the City Assessor for the three properties owned by Cliff Otten. Ayes 4, nays 0. Adrianne Eesiev 1449 Bayridge Road PID# 10- 117 -23 34 0003. It was moved by Butler, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve the recommendation -of the. -City Assessor for Adrianne Eesley at 1449 Bayridge Road. Ayes 4, nays 0. P� MINUTES OF ORONO 1992 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD MAY 11, 1992 Keith Bares 2020 Salem Court, PID# 27-118-23 31 001_5 said the four other houses in the neighborhood that are comparable that just sold indicate a reduced valuation in property values. Erickson explained that the sales data used is prior to October 1, 1991. He noted market changes will be reflected on the 1993 valuation. It was moved by Butler, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to approve the Assessor's recommendation for Keith Bares of. 2020 Salem Court. Ayes 4, nays 0. Steve Sobieniak, 3399 Crystal Bay Road, PID# 17- 117 -23 44 0021, stated his valuation went from $84,000 for 1990 to $119,100 for 1991. He stated the house is being remodeled but currently the only valuation is with the land and the new foundation. He felt a fair valuation would be $98,000. He explained they purchased the property a couple years ago at $125,000 because he is self employed and could not qualify for a mortgage they opted to purchase on a contract for deed and an assumable mortgage. Butler asked if past practice had been if a property is in the process of abatement, the Board typically left it alone until the County made its decision. Erickson concurred that to be true but noted they had not yet filed. Mrs. Sobieniak said they have filed for an abatement. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to accept the Assessor's recommendation for property owned by Steve Sobieniak at 3399 Crystal Bay Road. Ayes 4, nays 0. Leo Hauser, 425 Ferndale Road North, PID# 36- 118 -23 14 0014,_ stated his former residence was much bigger on a larger parcel of land, and yet both properties are basically valued at the same amount. Butler reminded him that the former residence was built much earlier. Erickson noted that land values in that area were raised across the board. He stated that older homes do not typically sell as well. Hauser asked how the valuation is established. Erickson explained that they look at comparable sales on a mass basis and the level of assessment. He noted they suggested a lower 3 ti .,, A. MINUTES OF ORONO 1992 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING HELD MAY 11, 1992 valuation for 1991 at approximately $565,000. Hauser asked if he could expect a refund on taxes paid for the first quarter on the higher valuation. Erickson said that would be based upon what the County decides the 1991 valuation should be. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to accept the recommended 1992 valuation for all remaining parcels. Ayes 4, nays 0. Erickson asked the Board to also include property owned by Richard Keavney, PID# 20- 117 -23 12 0034 and to allow the option of inclusion of two additional parcels if so deemed appropriate. Jabbour withdrew his motion. Greg Ehalt, 3465 Watertown Road, PID# 32- 118 -23 43 0008, said the valuation is $25,000 more than what he paid for the property in December of 1991. He stated he has only repaired the roof and painted the inside. Erickson stated this is a nice lot and the owner got a good deal. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Butler, to reduce the 1992 valuation for property owned by Greg Ehalt at 3465 Watertown Road to $85,300. Ayes 3, nays 1. Mayor Peterson voted nay. " l " It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Butler, to accept the recommended 1992 valuations for all remaining parcels including property owned by Richard Keavney, and Brad Biakenship, 2605 West Lafayette Road, PID# 21- 117 -23 21 0007, 1992 valuation $403,600 - no change recommended by the Assessor. Ayes 4, nays 0. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Butler, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to adjourn the Reconvened Board of Review meeting at 7:15 p.m. Ayes 4, nays 0. Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor ATT T: Dorothy HaIIin, City Clerk 4