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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-1986 Board of Review Reconvened MinutesRECONVENED 1986 BOARD OF REVIEW JUNE 11, 1986 The reconvened 1986 Board of Review meeting was called to order by Mayor Butler at 7:00 p.m., June 11, 1986. Councilmembers present were Hammerel, Adams and Frahm. Councilmember Grabek absent. Also present from the City staff were City Administ`rator'Bernhardson, City Clerk Hallin, Rolf Erickson, City Assessor; Dave Wild and Rita Guderian Assistant City Assessors. Assessor Erickson stated that the issue regarding the golf courses was an issue of the definition of "recreational value" and the Board would have to make their own determination based on the information that has been presented to them. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the County had tried to do two things. #1.) Was to determine the recreational value, which is essentially based on what the agricultural value is, plus the construction cost of a golf course, and #2.) Was to establish a uniform system of treating all the golf courses on a similar basis across the County. Councilmember Adams stated that on the advise of the City Attorney he was going to absent himself from discussion and vote of the Lakeview Golf Course issue because he' felt this issue would expand to include the Woodhill Country Club property and he is a member of the Board of Trustees at Woodhill. - Assessor Erickson gave the City Clerk a letter from Woodhill Country Club, requesting an adjustment in their value 1986 market value. Grant Wenkstern - P.I.D. 06- 117 -23 32 0002, 06- 117 -23 33 0005, 06- 117 -23 33 0007, 06- 117 -23 34 0002 and 07- 117 -23 12 0001, of the Lakeview Golf Course stated he wanted Bob Martin to make a statement to the Board in his behalf. Mr. Martin stated he is a member of the Burl Golf Club in Minnetrista and he was with the County Assessor's office for 22 years before his retirement and was active in that position when the recreational value law was passed. He stated that the real issue is the method by which the recreational value is being created under the present system. He stated to the Board that the recreational value of the golf- courses and the open space is a benefit to the City. If the value is raised too high that form of recreation will disappear. Mayor Butler stated that the she could not see the logic of the new formula. She stated that the Board's function was to determine what is fair and what is right. Therefore to maintain the intent of the recreational value and in order to retain the recreational aspect of that open space it is incumbent for the 1 Board to direct the Assessor for the City to reduce the proposed 1986 recreational value on the golf course back to the 1985 recreational value. Councilmember Frahm stated the Board should not get involved with the valuation of golf courses and felt the original intent of the formula was right. He stated that he would be willing to go back to the 1985 value for one year, as this was the first year that the new formula for recreational value had been used. He also stated the golf courses should work with the Assessors and Hennepin County to adjust the formula and make it equal. Councilmember Hammerel stated that the formula needs equity. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Mayor Butler that the '1986 recreational values for the three golf courses in the City of Orono, Lakeview Golf Course, Woodhill Country Club and Wayzata Country Club, be kept at their 1985 recreational values for this year only. Lakeview Golf Course 1985 and 1986 taxable value P.I.D. Land Bldg. Total 06- 117 -23 32 0002 310,000 310,100 06- 117 -23 33 0005 4,400 4,400 06- 117 -23 33 0007 4,400 4,400 07- 117 -23 12 0001 2,700 2,700 Woodhill Country Club 1985 and 1986 taxable value P.I.D. Land Bldg. Total 02- 117 -23 12 0001 423,200 122,600 545,800 Wayzata Country Club 1985 and 1986 taxable value P.I.D. Land Bldg. Total 36- 118 -23 13 0002 35,500 35,500 36- 118 -23 13 0003 6,000 6,000 36- 118 -23 14 0010 66,200 66,200 36- 118 -23 34 0001 148,400 148,400 36- 118 -23 34 0002 4,700 4,700 36- 118 -23 42 0003 170,100 170,100 36- 118 -23 43 0001 181,200 1,470,000 1,651,200 36- 118 -23 44 0001 117,000 117,000 The Board acknowledges that Hennepin County is trying to equalize the golf courses with a formula, however the City of Orono feels' the formula is not correct at this time. Motion 3 Ayes 0 Nays. Councilmember Adams abstained. James Rivers - P.I.D. 11- 117 -23 22 0004, 11- 117 -23 22 0005, 11- 117 -23 22 0006, 11- 117 -23 22 0007 and 11- 117 -23 22 0010. Assessor Erickson stated that he did not have time to complete the review of this property. He had met with Mr. Rivers at 8:00 a.m. today. Erickson stated he had used the same type of 2 approach on all the marinas. His recommended that the Board leave the values as they are for 1986. Mr. Rivers stated he had given the assessor his profit and loss statement and this shows that the marina has not made any money last year or the year before. Since the sewer was put in the taxes have skyrocketed. Councilmember Adams noted that this marina was valued the lowest in the City. Mr. Rivers stated-that his property is both commercial and residential and he would not be able to rebuild a commercial use because he operates under a conditional use permit. Assessor Erickson stated he valued the property as it is being used at the present time. It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Frahm to accept the Assessor's'1986 market value on P.I.D. 11- 117 -23 22 0004, 11- 117 -23 22 0005, 11- 117 -23 22 0006, 11- 117 -23 22 0007 and 11- 117 -23 22 0010 and reminded Mr. Rivers that he has other avenues of appeal. Motion 4 Ayes, Nays 0. Sarah Wyatt, P.I.D. 31- 118 -23 12 0013- David Wilde stated tc the Board that this house has been carried as incomplete for a number of years and is currently classified as 85% complete. After an inspection of the property he recommended the the value be reduced from $122,600 to $120,000. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Adams to accept the Assessor's recommended 1986 market value of $120,000 on P.I. D. 31- 118 -23 12 0013. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. The Board also acted on the following items:. John Hollander, P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 43 0009, 25- 118 -23 43 0011, 25- 118 -23 43 0019 and 25- 118 -23 44 0005. The Assessor stated he had not been able to contact Mr. Hollander. He stated that after review of the property he had changed the value on two of the parcels P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 43 0009 changed to $30,000 1986 market value and P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 43 0011 changed to $30,000 1986 market value. P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 43 0019 and P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 44 0005 had no changes. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by- Councilmember Hammerel to accept the Assessor's 1986 market value on P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 43 0009 of $30,000 and P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 43 0011 of $30,000 and no change on P.I.D. 25- 118 -23 43 0019 and 25- 118-23 44 0005. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Jane Slaughter, P.I.D. 30- 118 -23 31 0002. The Assessor stated tore is a pending division on this property and once the paperwork on the division has been completed the new value will 3 be reflected and therefore recommended no change in value. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel to accept the Assessor's 1986 market value on P.I.D. 30- 118 -23 31 0002. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Alan McDowell, P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 44 0010. The Assessor stated he recommends to the Board that this value remain the same. It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember Frahm to accept the Assessor's 1986 market value on P.I.D. 02- 117-23 44 0010. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Timothy Schoen, P.I.D. 33- 118 -23 44 0031. The Assessor stated after a review of the property he would recommend a change in the 1986 market value from $111,700 to $100,100. It was Moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel to accept the Assessor's recommended change in the 1986 market value from $111,700 to $100,100 on P.I.D. 33- 118 -23 44 0031. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Karen Ziminsky, P.I.D. 27- 118 -23 31 0006. The Assessor stated he had revalued the property and recommended the value be placed at the 1985 sale price of $275,000. It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Frahm to accept the Assessor's 1986 market value recommendation of $275,000 from $291,100 on P.I.D. 27- 118 -23 41 0006. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Patrick Wolfe, P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 31 0056. The Assessor stated that due to the adverse influence of the public lake access next to the property he would recommend to the Board that the 1986 market value be reduced from $374,100 to $351,200. It was moved by Mayor Butler, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel to accept the Assessor's recommended 1986 market value of $351,200 reduced from $374,100 on P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 31 0056. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Marion Gray, P.I.D. 03- 117 -23 34 0026. The Assessor stated that after a review of the property he recommends changing the 1986 market value from $187,400 to $177,200. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Mayor Butler to accept the Assessor's recommended 1986 market value of- $177,200 from $187,400 on P.I.D. 03- 117 -23 34 0026. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Scott Goldsmith, P.I.D. 33- 118 -23 31 0011. The Assessor stated he recommended a reduction in the 1986 market value from $56,700 to $46,000 to reflect the amount of construction, footings only, as of January 2, 1986. n 1. It was moved by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Frahm to accept the Assessor's recommended 1986 market value of $46,000 reduced from $56,700 on P.I.D. 33- 118 -23 21 0011. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. Al Hi lde, P.I.D. 36- 118 -23 41 0051. The Assessor stated that the property was purchased in 1985 for more than the current, 1986 market value, therefore he recommened no change. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Hammerel to accept the 1986 market value of $284,800 as presented. by the Assessor on P.I.D. 36- 118 -23 41 0051. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. It was moved by Councilmember Frahm, seconded by Councilmember Adams to adjourn the 1986 Reconvened Board of Review at 8:45 p.m. Motion 4 Ayes, 0 Nays. \J . Mary C. Bu 1 r, Mayor 7 ATT T: Z� 66—f othy M. allin, City Clerk r s WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB 200 WOODHILL ROAD WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 473 -7333 Board of Review City of Orono Orono, Minnesota Ladies and Gentlemen: June 11, 1986 Please accept this letter as a protest relating to the new assessment of the Woodhill Country.Club premises. Woodhill is situated principally in Orono, but the building and probably some of the other parts of the land are located in Wayzata. We have been informed that the aggregate open space value assessed against oo-- FCC) Woodhill for 1986 is �f compared to the 1985 value of $ -8 .Assuming 7.62, these figures to be correct, this constitutes a increase. The statistics provided show that the County Asssessor has valued Woodhill higher than any other golf course in Hennepin County, using a grid or a matrix that involves great subjectivity on the part of the assessor. The law provides that the assessor must not consider the value the golf course real estate would have if it were converted to commercial, industrial, residential or seasonal residential use. In other words, it cannot be taxed at its "highest and best" use, but rather must be valued for its present recreational use. It does not seem credible that the land of the Woodhill golf course should be valued higher than Interlachen Country Club, Wayzata Country Club, Minneapolis Country Club or Oakridge Country Club, by example. The latter Clubs are in a much more urban setting and as open space should be more valuable, if the spirit of the subject statute were to be recognized. We urge that the assessment of Woodhill for open space purposes be continued as in the past and that an adjustment be made accordingly. Sincerely, Henry S. Kin an, President