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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-1989 Board of Review Reconvened Minutesrb 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW • MAY 24, 1989 The 1989 Reconvened Board of Review was called to order at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 24, 1989. Present were Mayor Grabek, Councilmembers Goetten, Peterson, Callahan and Nettles. Representing the City staff were Mark Bernhardson, City Administrator; Dorothy Hallin, City Clerk; Rolf Erickson, City Assessor; David Wilde and Rita Guderian Assistant City Assessors. Mr. Erickson stated that persons would be heard in the order of their arrival at the Council Chambers. Appearing before the Board were: 1. Robert Lapinski, 2948 Casco Point Road P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 31 0036 Mr. Lapinski stated he had received a 26% market value increase in 1988 and has received notice of a $31,000 increase for 1989. He stated the Minneapolis Board of Realtors have indicated that the Lake Minnetonka area has a 10% increase in selling prices and therefore was asking the Board to limit his 1989 increase to no more than 10 %. Mayor Grabek stated that the Board could not limit everyone on Lake Minnetonka to a 10% increase. Mr. • Erickson stated he felt the valuation was correct and Mr. Lapinski should appeal to the County Board stating that by appearing before the County Board Mr. Lapinski will receive another appraisal of his property. Mayor Grabek stated he could see no justification to lower the valuation. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, that the Board accept the 1989 valuation as set by the Assessor. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 2. Neil Castagna, 1890 Shadywood Road P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 24 0019 Mr. Castagna stated a $321,300 market value is too high. Mr. Erickson stated the Crystal Bay area had three sales in the past year which indicated smaller houses are selling in the $200,000 range. Mr. Erickson stated the 1989 market value is $7,000 over Mr. Castagna's purchase price three years ago. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to accept the 1989 valuation as set by the Assessor. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 3. Thomas Bernier, 3535 Ivy Place P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 42 0035 Mr. Bernier asked if the increases in market value are a product of the State or the City. It was his opinion that the Council • should be working for the residents. Stating that investing in Lakeshore property was an individual's choice. Mayor Grabek stated we are not in a no win situation. Persons should contact their Legislators regarding Minnesota tax laws. Mr. Erickson stated because of a lot line rearrangement Mr. Bernier now has 1 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW lake access. Mr. Bernier stated he has no lake access because of the low lake level. Mr. Erickson stated that in 1988 before the lot line rearrangement the land was valued at $112,000 and is valued at $158,000 for 1989. Councilmember Goetten asked Mr. Erickson what would happen if the Board reduced the entire City to the 1988 market values. Mr. Erickson stated the County would not allow such an action and would raise the valuations. He stated the Board can reduce values by 1% of the total value of the City, noting the total City value is $400 million. Hennepin County is not accepting the action by the City of Minnetonka's Board where they reduced the entire City's 1989 market value by 1 %. Administrator Bernhardson stated the Assessor has lowered some values, the persons present tonight are most likely persons who did not agree with the Assessor's valuation. Mr. Erickson stated there could be some relief from the State in the form of a 10% cap on market value increases or some other type of relief. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Peterson to accept the Assessors 1989 market value. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. The Board reminded Mr. Bernier of his right of appeal to the County Board. 4. Thomas Sarenpa, 1670 Shadywood Road P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 32 0015 Mr. Sarenpa stated he lived on Shadywood Road north of the • bridge. After a revaluation by Mr. Erickson the 1989 market value is now $177,000. Mr. Erickson stated that he had depreciated the house considerably because of age and lack of footings on portions of the structure, stating the value is based on sales data. Councilmember Callahan asked Mr. Erickson why land values can vary in the same neighborhood. Mr. Erickson stated that site values can vary depending on their depth or road location. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles to accept the Assessor's 1989 market value. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Mr. Erickson stated that anyone who feels aggreived should hire a real estate appraiser and go to Court, stating our appraisals are done on a mass appraisal basis. 5. Robert Merkow, 2340 Abington Way P.I.D. 03- 117 -23 23 0011 Mr. Merkow asked where citizens can get a copy of the State laws relating to market value. Mr. Erickson stated that it is available at public libraries. Mr. Merkow stated market value can have many different definations; purchase price, appraisal value, mortgage value, etc. He requested the Board reduce his 1989 valuation from $393,000 to $300,000 or $325,000. He stated he had purchased the property for $425,000 but felt he could not sell the property for that amount. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, • to accept the Assessor's 1989 market value. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 2 v 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW 6. Alan Larson, 3844 Cherry Avenue P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 33 0004 Mr. Larson stated he had talked to Rita prior to tonight's meeting and she had answered all of his questions regarding the identified property. He went on to say he is in the process of purchasing the adjacent property for $70,000 and the 1989 market value is in excess of $80,000 and wanted to know how this value can be changed. Rita stated that once the purchase has been completed the Assessor would revalue this property. Mr. Erickson stated he could not change the 189 value until Larson was the actual owner noting he would revalue the property at that time. There was not action by the Board on this matter. 7. David Bie, 1910 Shadywood Road P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 24 0020 Mr. Bie asked the Assessor for a breakdown on the valuation between land and structures stating his lot was 75 feet of lakeshore and 176 feet deep. Councilmember Goetten asked Mr. Erickson if he had reappraised this property for 1989. Erickson replied he had changed the value from $229,400 to $170,400 noting this reduction was due to an error in calculation. • It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten that the Board accept the Assessor's revised 1989 market value. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 8. Jack McElhaney, 875 Partenwood Lane P.I.D. 05- 117 -23 34 0013 Mr. McElhaney stated he paid too much for the property. He stated he had talked with the Assessor and his staff and they had answered his questions in a very professional and courteous manner. He stated his property was valued higher than neighboring properties noting his lot was pie shaped and because of the low lake level was unable to use his lakeshore. Mr. Erickson stated that odd shaped lot values were based on a functional value noting that this procedure was an accepted appraisal practice. Mayor Grabek suggested Mr. McElhaney use the appeal process. Mr. McElhaney asked the Assessor if his property was equitable with 850, 855 and 880 Partenwood. Erickson stated he would give him that information. It was moved by Mayor Graybek, seconded by Councilmember Callahan to accept the Assessor's 1989 market value. Councilmember Callahan stated that either the Assessor is correct, the value is too high or the neighboring properties are too low and you are not too high. Mayor Grabek noted that the property owner can still appeal to the County Board. • Councilmembers Nettles and Goetten noted the 1989 market value is under the purchase price. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 3 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW 9. Michael Miller, 870 Windjammer Road • P.I.D. 07- 117 -23 11 0012 Mr. Miller stated he had telephone contact with the Assessor and the 1989 market value of his property had been changed to $208,000 but he had not received anything in written form regarding the change. Mr. Erickson confirmed the value had been changed to $208,000 and that notification of this change was in the mail to Mr. Miller. No action by the Board. 10. A. F. Gallistel, 2933 Casco Point Road P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 31 0048 Mr. Gallistal asked for a breakdown of value between land and structure on the 1989 valuation of $196,400. Ms. Gunderian stated the breakdown. Mr. Gallistal stated that old houses have a negative impact on the property noting that a couple of older houses on Casco Point have either been torn down or removed from the property to allow new construction. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles to accept the Assessor's 1989 market value. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 11. Kenneth Roelofs, 1650 Shadywood Road P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 21 0014 • Mr. Roelofs asked for a breakdown of the $231,100 1989 market value stating that he did not feel he could sell his property for this amount. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to accept the Assessor's 1989 market value. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. Mr. Erickson asked if he could go through the house and Mr. Roelofs stated he should call and make arrangements to do so. 12. Mrs. Bill Fox, 1095 Ferndale Road West P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 43 0023 Mrs. Fox stated the 1989 market value had been adjusted to $525,000 and asked for a breakdown of this valuation. Mr. Erickson stated the land is this area is very valuable and the land was valued at $475,000 and the structure at $50,000. Mrs. Fox stated that she would not be able to rebuild the house on this property if it were destroyed. City Administrator Bernhardson stated he would check with the Building and Zoning Department to determine if that information was correct. Mr. Erickson noted that land values in this area had been raised because of sales. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles to accept the Assessor's 1989 market value. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. • At this time all persons wishing to appear before the Board had been heard. 4 • 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW Mr. Erickson presented a listing of properties that had been reviewed at the property owners request. He stated that some changes had been made in valuation and these property owners names should be noted in the minutes of the Board meeting to enable these property owners to appear before the County Board if they chose to do so. This listing included the following: 1. R. Craven, 1305 Shoreline Drive P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 34 0013 2. Raymond Hoffman, 1000 Tonkawa Road P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 12 0005 3. Gene Zulk, 1400 Cherry Place P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 33 0012 4. Kenton Carlson, 3498 North Shore Drive P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 43 0014 and 08- 117 -23 43 0015 5. Tom Lind, 2470 Carman Street P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 12 0060 6. William Reese, Jr., 2703 Walters Port Lane • P.I.D. 21- 117 -23 23 0042 7. Ralph Burgess, 2800 Pheasant Road P.I.D. 21- 117 -23 32 0004 8. John Farnham, 3225 Carman Road P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 14 -0009 9. Eric Paulson, 2605 Maple Ridge Lane P.I.D. 21- 117 -23 21 0005 10. Marsha Schoneman, 3332 North Shore Drive P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 41 0013 11. Gale Briner, 1760 Shadywood Road P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 21 0022 12. Jean Krimmel, 960 Partenwood Road P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 21 0017 13. Norman & Dorothy Carlson P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 41 0008 14. John & Shirley Burke P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 24 0016 15. C. L. Johnson • P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 31 0011 16. George & Maureen Swanbeck P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 21 0021 5 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW 17. Lizabeth Crear • P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 21 0033 18. Richard & Gwen Genari P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 23 0018 19. Richard W. Brown P.I.D. 21- 117 -23 23 0050 20. Larry Langhans P.I.D. 07- 117 -23 32 0060 21. Robert Eberle P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 34 0009 22. Norman Oestreich P.I.D. 06- 117 -23 23 0010 23. Maybeth Christensen P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 34 0056 24. Jerome J. Lague P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 42 0013 25. Dean Greimann P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 31 0011 and 20- 117 -23 31 0066 • 26. Donna Hager P.I.D. 06- 117 -23 34 0001 27. Ronald Glesne P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 33 0017 28. Kern M. Hoppe P.I.D. 26- 118 -23 41 0007 29. LaDean McWilliams P.I.D. 10- 117 -23 24 0032 30. Gary Everson P.I.D. 07- 117 -23 32 0021 31. Francis Setterlund P.I.D. 07- 117 -23 43 0017 32. Gordy Lundman P.I.D. 07- 117 -23 34 0004 33. Charles Schoen P.I.D. 09- 117 -23 41 0006 and 09- 117 -23 41 0009 34. Chris Lindstrom • P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 43 0021 6 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW • 35. A. R. Backstrom P.I.D. 18- 117 -23 14 0008 36. Newell Weed P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 34 0003 37. Larry Grabill P.I.D. 07- 117 -23 32 0039 38. Douglas Johnson P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 34 0012 39. John Pillsbury P.I.D. 11- 117 -23 32 0019 40. Frank Yusup P.I.D. 10- 117 -23 32 0004 41. John Gabrielson P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 13 0001 42. Thomas Smith P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 13 0018 43. Ronald Potas • P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 31 0012 and 17- 117 -23 42 0007 44. Phillip Byers P.I.D. 04- 117 -23 33 0005 45. Eric Paulson P.I.D. 21- 117 -23 21 0005 46. Raymond Hoffman P.I.D. 08- 117 -23 12 0005 47. Grace Evanstad P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 31 0042 48. Jack Rhode P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 21 0017 49. Henri Jacob P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 34 0002 50. Maurice Melamed P.I.D. 02- 117 -23 44 0007 51. Tom Lind P.I.D. 20- 117 -23 12 0060 • 52. Arthur Finkelstein, 1740 Shadywood Road P.I.D. 17- 117 -23 21 0020 7 1989 RECONVENED BOARD OF REVIEW It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten to . accept the listing provided by the Assessor. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Goetten to adjourn the 1989 Reconvened Board of Review at 9:30 P.M. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. ATTEST: r -.r rothy allin, City Cler James Grabek, Mayor 9 • is