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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2007
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session for the Local Board of Appeals
and Equalization meeting on April 4, 2007 at 6:32 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. Mayor
Crosby presided.
Members present: Weir, Crosby, Cavanaugh, Smith
Members absent: Johnson
Also present: City Administrator Chad Adams; City Assessor Rolf Erickson; Mike
Carroll, Rolf Erickson's Associate; LuAnn Hagen, Representative of the Hennepin
County Assessor's Office
Rolf Erickson provided an overview of the tax system and how valuations are
determined. He stated attendees have the option go to the County Board of Equalization
if they do not agree with the City's decision this evening.
Discussion was held on the Open Book process versus the Board of Appeals process.
John Thole,100 Clydesdale Trail
Thole stated he has a poor view from his unit at Gramercy and that should be considered
in the valuation. The Council reduced the valuation $10,000 last year. There was no
value change from last year to this year. No action was taken.
Bob Raskob, 500 Hwy. 55
Raskob stated his Outlot C parcel on the Ryan Companies project is a pond, not storm
water and valuation adjustment should be considered. Three of Raskob's parcels were
discussed and reviewed. Discussion was held on the fair market valuation for
commercial properties in this area. No action was taken.
Mike McGlaughlin, 2887 Lakeshore Avenue
McGlaughlin discussed the change in valuation from two years ago increased
significantly. He stated the property had environmental contamination several years ago
when he purchased the property. He requested a reduction from $679,000 to $410,000.
There was no valuation change from last year to this year. Smith moved, Weir seconded
to reduce to $600,000. Unanimous approval.
Ronald Schutz, 865 Navaio Road
Shutz discussed his request to reduce his valuation from $1,906,000 to $1,500,000 based
on neighbor's valuations and decline in market conditions. The valuation changed from
$1,900,000 to $1,906,000 from last year to this year. Shutz paid approximately
$1,600,000 when he purchased the property. Crosby moved, Smith seconded to reduce to
$1,750,000. Unanimous approval.
Robert Garvey, 4350 Hamel Road
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Garvey stated the valuation of his property has increased from $1,036,000 in 2000 to
$3,482,000 today on his 68 acres. No action was taken.
Suzie Sween
Sween stated her increase from $325,000 to $468,000 on 6.11 acres and explained her
proximity to Holy Name Lake as compared to other neighboring properties and
valuations. Condition of the home was also discussed. Weir moved, Smith seconded to
reduce to $425,000. Unanimous approval.
Rosanne Eppel, 1462 Willow Drive
Eppel explained her land has increased from $141,000 to $188,000, and building at
$179,000 has remained unchanged. Discussion of area comparables occurred. No action
was taken.
Mark Christopher,1795 Meadowwoods Trail
Christopher stated he experienced a 23% increase this year with a change from $776,000
to $966,000. Discussion of comparable area properties was held. Smith moved,
Cavanaugh seconded to reduce to $925,000. Unanimous approval.
Michelle Schmidt, 813 Meander Court
Schmidt discussed the valuation change and requested feedback on her options as in
relation to area properties that Rolf is still reviewing. Weir moved, Smith seconded to
reduce the valuation by 10%. Unanimous approval.
Steve Barkley, 1155 Settlers Road
Barkley stated his valuation since 2000 has increased by 72%. Valuation from last year
changed from $640,000 to $673,000. Area comparables were discussed.. No action was
taken.
Svetlana Tsurkan, 1905 Katrinka Road
Tsurkan stated her valuation increased from $753,500 to $791,000. Discussion of
neighboring parcels was discussed as comparables. Smith moved, Cavanaugh seconded
to reduce to $650,000 upon staff confirmation of the accuracy of the reduction amount.
Unanimous approval.
Jacki Hoover, 1225 Welcome Drive
Hoover discussed her valuation change from $238,000 to $281,000 which she believed to
be high based on her remote proximity to Baker Park Reserve. Discussion was held on
the proximity to Baker Park and neighboring valuations. No action was taken.
Vic Tarnowski, 435 Pheasant Ridge Road
Tarnowski stated his valuation increased from $952,000 to $1,125,000. Area
comparables were discussed. Weir moved, Cavanaugh seconded to reduce to $1,050,000.
Unanimous approval.
The following written submittals were discussed:
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Randy and Susan McPherson, 755 Medina Road
The valuation increased from $1,175,000 to $1,224,000. A reduction to the $1,175,000
was approved last year. Discussion was held on area comparables. No action was
taken.
William Anderson, 860 Navajo Road
The valuation is currently at $1,417,000 and a reduction was requested. Discussion of
other comparables was held.
Smith exited the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Weir moved, Crosby seconded to reduce to $1,410,000. Unanimous approval.
John Beasley, 2998 Lakeshore Avenue
The valuation increased from $395,000 to $427,000. Area comparables were discussed.
Weir moved, seconded by Crosby to reduce to $410,000. Unanimous approval.
William Kroll., 3839 County Road 116
The valuation increased from $429,000 to $850,000. Erickson has reduced to $450,000
upon further inspection. No action was taken.
Pravin Parekh, 120 Spur Circle
The valuation has been reduced from $1,310,000 to $1,269,000 by Erickson. No action
was taken.
Craig Alshouse, 1300 Willowbrook Drive
The valuation increased from $1,416,000 to $1,504,000. Discussion was held on the
location and comparables. No action was taken.
Adjournment
Weir moved, seconded by Cavanaugh to adjourn at 9:56 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
T.M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor
Attest:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
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