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Home My WebLink About05-11-1989 Board of Review Minutes. 1989 BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 11, 1989 The 1989 Board of Review met on Thursday, May 11, 1989. Mayor Grabek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Goetten, Peterson and Callahan were present. Councilmember Nettles was absent. Representing the City were John Gerhardson, Acting City Administrator; Teri Naab, Deputy Clerk; Rolf Erickson, City Assessor; Dave Wilde and Rita Guderian Assistant City Assessors. Glenn Busitzky represented Hennepin County Assessor's staff. Mayor Grabek introduced the Assessor and his staff to the audience. A brief synopsis on assessing property was given by Mr. Erickson and then he showed a slide presentation on property taxation. Mayor Grabek called the following persons before the Board in the order of their arrival at the meeting. Mr. Erickson noted that all persons wishing to appeal who had called his office and left a message on his recorder had not been notified by his staff. Those people that were before the Board were to state their name, address and PID; Mr. Erickson would check to make sure they were on his list and he would be in contact with them before the next Board of Review to be held on May 24, 1989. At that time they would be given an opportunity to express their opinions. He noted that there was about 30% more calls this year than last year. He also stated that about 27 letters went out to • property owners that the assessors had reviewed within the last two years. These letters stated that the assessors feel the value is correct and the owner should appeal to the Board. Appearing before the Board were: 1. Norman and Dorothy Carlson, 3262 North Shore Drive - PID #08- 117 -23 41 0008. Christine Brinkley presented a purchase agreement for this property which indicates a much lower value. Mr. Erickson said he would revisit the property. 2. John Burke, 1840 Shadywood Road - PID #17- 117 -23 24 0016. Mr. Burke noted that his value has gone up 33% from the 1987 valuation. Mr. Erickson noted that he would revisit the property Friday, May 12, 1989 at 9:30 a.m. 3. C.L. Johnson, 2024 Shadywood Road - PID #17- 117 -23 31 0011. Mr. Johnson indicated that he would like an assessor to go over the records with him. An assessor would be in contact with him. 4. George Swanbeck, 1750 Shadywood Road - PID #17- 117 -23 21 0021. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 5. Marcia Schoeneman, 3332 North Shore Drive - PID #08- 117 -23 41 0013. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. • 6. Lizabeth Crear, 3701 Shoreline Drive - PID #20- 117 -23 21 0033. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 1 1989 BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 11, 1989 • 7. Richard and Gwen Genari, 1945 Fagerness Point Road - PID #17- 117 -23 23 0018. Mr. Genari noted that he bought the property in 1987 for $168,000 and the current market value is at $203,000. He feels that he paid a fair price for the property and that the value should be adjusted downward so as not to reflect such a high increase from the original purchase price. Mr. Erickson stated that he would re- evaluate the property. 8. Richard W. Brown, 2685 Shadywood Road - PDI #21- 117 -23 23 0050. Mr. Brown noted that the property is assessed at over 25% from what he paid for it 2 years ago which reflects a $50,000+ increase. Mr. Erickson to revisit. 9. Tom Sarenpa, 1670 Shadywood Road - PID #17- 117 -23 21 0015. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 10. Larry Langhans, 1366 Rest Point Road - PID #07- 117 -23 32 0060. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 11. Robert A. Eberle, 3625 North Shore Drive - PID #08- 117 -23 34 0009. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 12. Norman Oestreich, 4760 North Arm Drive - PID #06- 117 -23 23 0010. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. • 13. MayBeth Christensen, 3587 North Shore Drive - PID #08- 117 -23 34 0056. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 14. Jerome J. Lague, 2138 Shadywood Road - PID #17- 117 -23 42 0013. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 15. Dean Greimann, 3779 Casco Avenue - PID #20- 117 -23 31 0011 and 20- 117 -23 31 0066. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 16. Donna J. Hager, 4580 West Branch Road - PID #06- 117 -23 34 0001. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 17. Ronald Glesne, 1470 Cherry Place - PID #08- 117 -23 33 0017. Mr. Glesne noted that last year his valuation was raised $12,000; this year is was raised $62,100. He feels this is excessive. Mr. Erickson noted that in his area some of the valuations were calculated wrong and he was in the process of correcting the error and a new statement would be sent out to Mr. Glesne and any other properties where the value was calculated wrong. 18. Kern M. Hoppe, 1150 Wyndmere Road - PID #26- 118 -23 41 0007. Mr. Hoppe noted that there has been an increase of 25% per year in the past couple of years and feels this is very excessive. Mayor Grabek recommended an assessor should • revisit the property. 2 1989 BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 11, 1989 • 19. LaDean McWilliams, 1120 Willow Drive South - PID #10- 117 -23 24 0032. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 20. Gary Everson, 4755 North Shore Drive - PID #07- 117 -23 32 0021. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 21. Frances D. Setterlund, 4415 North Shore Drive - PID #07 -117- 23 43 0017. Mrs. Setterlund noted that her valuation went up over $12,000 this year and has gone up every year for the past several. She noted that she is on a fixed income as she is 80 years old and finds this increase excessive. Mayor Grabek asked Rita to revisit the property to re- evaluate the situation. 22. Gordy Lundman, 4435 North Shore Drive - PID #07- 117 -23 34 0004. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. 23. Charles Schoen, 2430 North Shore Drive - PID #09- 117 -23 41 0006 and 09- 117 -23 41 0008. Mr. Schoen noted that his valuation went up 20% this year which seems excessive. He also noted that the wooded acreage near his home has always been homesteaded and this year it is non - homestead. Mr. Erickson will check on the situation on this property. 24. Mari Everson, 4755 North Shore Drive - PID #07- 117 -23 32 • 0021. Ms. Everson noted that their property has increased in value 25% and feels that it should have gone down if anything due to the extensive storm damage done to their property in July 1987. She also stated that she feels, based on her interpretation of State Statutes, that land valuations should at least start at the purchase price and from there go up as necessary. Mr. Erickson stated that that is not what the law states and indicated he would revisit their property. 25. Chris Lindstrom, 1065 Ferndale Road West - PID #02- 117 -23 43 0021. Ms. Lindstrom stated that she would like to check on surrounding property values and had gone into City Hall but could only get 1988 value. She wanted to know how she could get what she wanted. Mr. Erickson stated that until the roll has gone to Hennepin County it is not public information. He also noted that when people call his office, they will be given 5 property values. Mr. Wilde stated that he had tried to reach her but her phone was out of order. Ms. Lindstrom noted that their land values are escalating at a high rate and realizes that this has to do with the State Legislature and will be pursuing it further with them. She noted that she saw some properties in the tax book where the land was valued at $300,000 and the house at $1,000; it is an instance of negative valuation on the building, yet the valuation keeps going up because of the • land. Ms. Lindstrom stated there is no need to revisit her property, her problem is with the State of Minnesota. 1989 BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 11, 1989 • 26. A.R. Backstrom, 1973 Fagerness Point Road - PID #18- 117 -23 14 0008. Mr. Erickson will send someone to revisit the property. 27. Newell Weed, 1385 Orono Lane - PID #02- 117 -23 34 0003. Mr. Weed noted that he has introduced an amendment to the Legislature that states that a person (over 55 or over 65 - at their discretion) who has owned and occupied their home for 10 years or more and the valuation has gone up over 3 times the purchase price, the property taxes cannot exceed 6% of the property owners gross income minus your income taxes paid to the State of Minnesota and the federal tax paid in that year. Mr. Weed would like the Mayor and Councilmembers of Orono to adopt a resolution supporting his amendment and send it on to the appropriate Representatives. Mr. Weed noted that this amendment only applies to a small number of the people but it prevents senior citizens from loosing their homes because of taxation. Mr. Erickson will contact Mr. Weed regarding his valuation. 28. Larry Grabill, 1350 Rest Point Road - PID #07- 117 -23 32 0039. Mr. Erickson will be in contact. The following property owners were unable to attend the Board of Review meeting and submitted letters to the Board . members: Bob Lapinski 2948 Casco Point Road 20- 117 -23 31 0036 Douglas Johnson 1355 Shoreline Dr 02- 117 -23 34 0012 John Pillsbury 1280 Bracketts Pt Rd 11- 117 -23 32 0019 Frank Yusup 2220 French Cr Dr 10- 117 -23 32 0004 John Gabrielson 1065 Tonkawa Rd 08- 117 -23 13 0001 Thomas Smith 1205 Tonkawa Rd 08- 117 -23 13 0018 Ronald Potas 17- 117 -23 31 0012 17- 117 -23 42 0007 Philip C. Byers 3083 Farview Lane 04- 117 -23 33 0005 The following person mailed a letter to the City which was received by the City on May 12, 1989 but was dated May 6th. A copy of the letter was submitted to the assessor. Sandra L. Nunemaker 1305 Spruce Place 07- 117 -23 41 0051 C 4 0 1989 BOARD OF REVIEW - MAY 11, 1989 It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to close the 1989 Board of Review at 8:50 p.m. and reconvene on Wednesday, May 24, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. Ayes 4, nays 0. ATTZST: 0 0 -- James R. Grabek, n, City Cler A