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1987 BOARD OF REVIEW
MAY 13, 1987
The 1987 Board of Review meeting was called to order by Mayor Grabek
at 7:30 p.m., May 13, 1987. Councilmembers present were Goetten, Sime,
Peterson and Callahan. Also present from the City staff were City
Administrator Bernhardson, Deputy Clerk Naab, City Assessors Rolf Erickson,
and Assistants Dave Wilde and Rita Guderian.
A slide presentation was given by the assessors explaining the
procedures of land valuation and calculations.
Charles Miller of 253 Charles Street, Long Lake was present regarding
his vacant property at 324 Westlake Street, P.I.D. number. 0.5- 117 -23 23
0011. Mr. Miller explained he owns this parcel of land which the City
deemed to small to build on because of the septic requirements and the
value has gone from '$17,000 last year to $21,000. He feels this is too
high for an unbuildable parcel.
Assistant Assessor Wilde stated he could not find a formal denial to
build. on. this lot at the City offices. This value is half of what the
other lots in this area are valued at, and he does not want to set a
precedent.
City Administrator suggested Mr. Miller make an appointment with the
City Zoning Department to review the property again for possible
buildabilty. If it is then determined unbuildable, a resolution to that
effect could be drafted and presented to Council.
Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Sime seconded, to request assessor
to evaluate and lower value.
After discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Councilmember Sime moved, Councilmember Goetten seconded, to reduce
the market value to $19,000, reflecting a 15% increase over last year's
value opposed to 23 %.
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Joy Jacob of 1225 Shoreline Drive, PID number 02- 117 -23 34 0002, was
present to submit her name to the Board to reflect her objection to her
property value of $501,100. Last year it was valued at $500,600. Ms.
Jacobs is preparing comparables and if she feels it necessary, will present
these to the County Board.
Councilmember Sime moved, Councilmember Peterson seconded, to uphold
the assessor's value of $501,100.
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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Todd Haugan and Teresa Ritten of 722 Tonkawa Road, PID number 05 -117-
23 34 0001, objected to their property value of $147,500. They noted they
closed on their home in March 1987 and had bought the home for $120,000
which included about $3,000 of personal property and therefore, feels the
home should be valued at $117,000. They bought the home from a relocation
service which had the house listed with several real estate agents for over
a year at a much higher price, and no one had bought it.
•As-sistant Assessor Guderian noted that relocation services are noted
for buying houses for a higher price and then selling at a much lower
price; The properties in the area are valued in similar ranges as this
property. This property, in previous years, had been valued at: 1986 -87
at $134,400, and 1987 at.142,400. Assessor recommended reduction from
$142,400 to $136,900.
. Mayor Grabek moved to change the property value to previous years
value of $136,900 less the $3,000 personal property included in the sale
making the market value $133,900.
Motion withdrawn.
Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Goetten seconded, to uphold the
assessor's valuation of $136,900.
Ayes 4, Nays 1. Councilmember Sime objected stating the property had
exposure to the selling market and sold at $120,000 and that is what it
should be valued at. Also, the lot is quite steep down to the lakeshore,
making it less desirable.
John Quam of 3760 Northern Avenue, PID number 17- 117 -23 34 0051,
stated the market value for his house this year is $86,600 and it should be
reduced to $70,000 because it is anew house and was built for much less.
He noted the house was built for $66,700 ($16,000 of which was for the
land). Mr. Quam also felt the railroad tracks across the street, the
County shop near the home, and the value of the older cottage homes in the
area should reduce his value.
Assessor Erickson noted he did review the property and classified the
construction 1 step above average, also the average value of a buildable
lot is $20,000, and, therefore, felt the $19,000 value for Mr. Quam's land
is reasonable. Erickson also explained that there is a varied price range
within the building industry for construction prices.
.Councilmember Callahan moved, Councilmember Sime seconded, to reduce
the market value to $80,000.
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
Newell Weed, 1385 Orono Lane, PID number 02- 117 -23 34 0003, explained
his assessed value for this year is $375,800 which reflects a 27% increase
in the last two (2) years and would like to see it reduced to $355,000
which would be a 20% increase. Mr. Weed noted that the house is 60 years
old and is in need a continuous maintenance. He also stated the values of
past years: 1985 $320,800; 1986 $375,800, 1987 $375,800.
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Assessor Erickson explained that last year all lakeshore property was
increased based on sales in the area. He also noted that Mr. Weed's
property has approximately 175 feet of lakeshore and is a very nice
location.
Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Sime seconded, to uphold the
assessor's valuation of $375,800.
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
,Jack Birch, 825 Forest Arms Lane, PID number 07- 117 -23 12 0011, stated
his market value is at $194,600 this year. Last year it was $124,600 which
is a 56% increase. Also, last year the land value was $50,000 and this
year it is valued at $70,000 which is a 38% increase. He feels that the
property should be valued at $150,000 and one reason for this is the
lakeshore is impassable to boat traffic because the lake is so low. The
channel will need to be dredged to be usable again.
Assessor Erickson stated he reviewed the property when the lake was
frozen over and was unaware at that time of the lake level, however, the
valuation cannot be reduced because of a one year lake level and should
that level remain for a period of time or be deemed permanent, it may then
be reduced after review. Also, the valuation is based on sales in the area
during the 1985 -86 time period.
Erickson also noted that when a house is valued before it is
completed, the valuation is usually low because it is hard to judge the
amount of finishing work which will be completed.
Councilmember Callahan moved, Councilmember Peterson seconded, to
uphold the assessor's valuation of $194,600.
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
.Gregory Price of 890 Forest Arms Lane, is the owner of property at 835
Forest Arms Lane, PID number 07- 117 -23 12 0012, explained his market value
this year is $145,200 and is still under construction. He also stated that
last year the lot alone was $45,000 and this year the value is $70,000
which is a 50% increase. He would like to see the lot value reduced to
$55,000. Price noted that he paid $62,000 for the lot in January 1986 and
it is one acre.
Councilmember Callahan moved, Councilmember Sime seconded, to uphold
assessor's valuation of $145,200 for the property.
Ayes 5, Nays 0.
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The following people were not present for the meeting but wished their
request be brought up to the Board in opposition to the market value on
their property.
Steven Lisle of 233 Northgate Road, PID number 36- 118 -23 41 0049,
market value of $303,000 and would like it to be $285,000.
Assistant Assessor Wilde reviewed this property and determined the
estimated finished basement square footage was not as large as first
indicated. Assessor Wilderecommended lowering the value to $285,000.
Councilmember Sime moved, Councilmember Goetten seconded, to accept
the assessor's recommendation to lower the value to $285,000.
Ayes 5, nays 0.
Gary Peterson, 40 Smith Avenue, PID number 02- 117 -23 21 0002, market
value $137,300 would like it lowered to $125,900.
Assessor Erickson stated that there has been an error in calculation
and the value should be at $125,900.
Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Sime seconded to reduce the market
value to $125,900.
Ayes 5, nays 0.
Woodhill Country Club, 200 Woodhill Road, 02- 117 -23 12 0001 valued at
$765,600; 02- 117 -23 43 0008 valued at 14,000; 02- 117 -23 43 0008 valued at
18,000. They would like these values reduced.
Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Peterson seconded, to uphold the
assessor's valuation as noted above.
Ayes 5, nays 0.
C. Wayne LeNeave, 990 Old Long Lake Road, PID number 36- 118 -23 31
0015, market value $424,900 and would like it lowered. Last year it was
valued at $308,500.
Assistant Assessor Guderian noted the major increase was the location
on the golf course, and explained sales in this area have increased.
Mayor Grabek moved, Councilmember Peterson seconded, to uphold the
assessor's valuation of $424,900.
Councilmember Sime moved, Councilmember Goetten seconded, to adjourn
the 1987 Board of Review at 9:40 p.m.
[JAyes 5, nays 0.
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