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Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1
April 3, 2024
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF
APRIL 3, 2024
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session as the Local Board of Appeal and
Equalization on April 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Medina City Hall. Mayor Martin presided.
Members present: Albers, DesLauriers, Reid and Martin
Members absent: Cavanaugh
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson,
Southwest Assessing; and Representative of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Dave Thomsen.
Mayor Martin provided an overview of the meeting, appeals process, and meeting
procedures. Property owners can appeal to Hennepin County if they disagree with the
recommendation of the local board.
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided an overview of the purpose of the Board of Appeal
and the meeting process. He explained that this evening’s session is based on past
year assessments and transactions between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023.
He stated that tonight’s session is to discuss classifications or market values.
Specifically, 2024 values for 2025 taxes.
Jay Silver, 3024 Wild Flower Trail
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to the assessor’s valuation of $871,000.
Qingzhou Cui & Yanil Ding, 3040 Wild Flower Trail
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to the assessor’s valuation of $985,700.
Odc Melrose Medina LLC, 30-118-23-23-0033
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to reduce the value to the assessor’s
recommendation of $880,000.
Kagel, R.W. & A.R., 2575 Keller Road
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to reduce the value to the assessor’s
recommendation of $1,367,400.
JCF Investments Inc C/O Circle K Stores Inc, 200 Highway 55
Hennepin County Assessor Dave Thomsen provided information on the property. The
City Council reviewed the information and agreed to no change at $2,557,000.
Holiday Station Stores Inc C/O Circle K Stores Inc, 1300 County Road 29
Dave Thomsen from Hennepin County provided information on the property. The City
Council reviewed the information and agreed to no change at $1,078,000.
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Servais, Patrick & Nancy, 756 Woodland Hill Court
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. Russell Berman
provided information on his and neighboring property. The City Council reviewed the
information and agreed to the assessor’s valuation of $1,342,900.
Jonathan Ruffing, 12-118-23-31-0049
Hennepin County Assessor Dave Thomsen provided information on the property. The
City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation to $147,000.
Edman, Matthew, 3482 Sioux Drive (two PID numbers)
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to a valuation of $117,500 on each parcel for a
total valuation of $235,000 for the two parcels.
Raza, Moshin Ali, 4162 Prairie View Trail
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to the assessor’s valuation of $681,800.
City Administrator Scott Johnson summarized all the decisions made by the Board at the
April 3, 2024 meeting.
Staff clarified that any new appeals from residents after today could be appealed directly
to the Hennepin County Board of Review and Equalization Meeting in June (information
on tax statements). If residents disagree with decisions made by the Board of Appeal
and Equalization, they can also appeal to the Hennepin County Board of Review and
Equalization Meeting in June.
Adjournment
Albers moved, Martin seconded, to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk