HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/05/1988 Board of Appeals CCM'The Council of the City of Medina met as the Board of Review for
1988 property tax values.
Present: Mayor, Thomas Anderson; Councilmembers, Robert Mitchell
Anne Theis, Stephen Schmit, Wilfred Scherer; Clerk -Treasurer, Donna
Roehl; City Assessors, Rolf Erickson, Anne Risch; Hennepin County
Assessor, Robert Hanscom
Rolf Erickson explained that property values in the southeastern part of
the city had increased a great deal; properties they had not reviewed had
increased by 4/; no increase in agricultural property.
Thomas Anderson explained that anyone not satisfied with the results of
this meeting could go to the Hennepin County Board of Review.
Robert Hanscom explained that an appointment should be made with the
County Review Board.
Charles Pangier, 4605 Fern St.; stated that the value on his rental house
had increased $9000 in 2 years, to $80,900, while he has had an offer to
purchase for $69,900. He stated that problems in the neighborhood and
the poor quality of the water had detered the sale.
Rolf Erickson stated that he believed that the house is worth the value
they have listed.
Anne Theis asked if adjacent properties have an impact on property values.
Thomas Anderson stated that neighborhood problems may impact the sale of
a house.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Scherer to let value on Pangier property
to remain at $80,900.
Motion declared carried
Terry Kingston, 1950 Meadowwoods Tr.; stated that his property was valued
at $349,600. He presented comparables with other cities and requested
that his value be reduced to $295,362, based on those comparables.
Rolf Erickson stated that a house in Northridge Farms had been appraised
at $450,000 and had sold for more than $500,000.
Terry Kingstonpresented a ratio study.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to let value on Kingston property
at $349,600.
Robert Mitchell left the meeting at 7:10 P..M.
Tony Kost, 4650 Fern St.; stated that the property value is $95,100 which
is $10,000 more than what he could get for it if it were sold. He stated
that two houses of less quality were constructed nearby which would not
increase the value of his house.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to let value on Kost property at
$95,100.
Motion declared carried
Wayne Neddermeyer, owner of 6 2/3 acres northwest of Medina Morningside,
stated that his property cannot be subdivided without sewer, to access
the property, one must drive through the Medina Morningside subdivision
and there is a high voltage power line easement through the property.
He stated that the property was not worth $32,400 as a single building
site
Rolf Erickson stated that very few sited in Medina have sold for less than
$30,000.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to reduce the value on Parcel 28-118-
23 12 0005 to $27,000.
Motion declared carried
Lee Greenslit, 2314 Hickory Dr.; stated that he had overlooked the 1987
value of his property that had risen to $167,000and now the 1988 value
had increased to $168,100. He requested that valuation be decreased to
$149,600, the value placed on in in 1986. He stated that a nearby house
on 14 acres ( 2 lots) had sold for $186,000.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to let the value on the Greenslit
property at $168,100.
Motion declared carried
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Louise Jung, owner of 45 acres east of Tomahawk Tr., north of Hamel Rd.
Her grandson stated that the property had been appraised for $60,000 to
$70,000, two years ago and cannot be sold as it is across the road from
Woodlake Landfill.
Anne Risch stated that taxes are being paid on Green acres value of $33,000
but she would be willing to reduce to $25,000.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to let value on Jung property, (08-118
23 13 0001) at $119,300.
Motion declared carried
Gerald Knight, 1745 Meadowwoods Tr.; stated that value of his house is
$361,300, land is valued at $60,000. He stated that he was not objecting
to the value of the land but asked that the value of the house be reduced.
He stated that a nearby property with a barn had sold for $460,000.
Moved by Schmit, seconded by Scherer to reduce the value on the Knight
property to $411,000.
Motion declared carried
Anne Risch presented information on behalf of Jim Tracy, 2765 Co. Rd. 19
valued at $116,400. She stated that she would be willing to reduce the
value to $110,300.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to reduce the value of the Tracy
property to $110,300.
Motion declared carried
Anne Risch presented information on Northridge Farms Lot 6, Block 1, owned
by Erwin Geigle, which she stated had a valuation of $57,100.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to let value of Geigle property,
24-118-23 43 0004 at $57,100.
Motion declared carried
Rolf Erickson stated that Ray Jacques, 1121 Cherokee Rd., wishes to appear
before the Hennepin County Board. He stated that property is valued at
$244,400 and he recommended that it remain at that value.
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to let the value of the Jacques
property at $244,400.
Motion declared carried
Rolf Erickson presented information on the Neil Wolf property, 3390 Elm
Creek dr. He stated that value is $88,000 and Mr. Wolf has asked for
an $80,000 value.
Moved by Scherer, seconded by Theis to reduce the valuation on the Wolf
property to $81,000.
Motion declared carried
Moved by Theis, seconded by Scherer to adjourn the Board of Review meeting.
Motion declared carried
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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