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Marianne Sharma 2633 Hamel Road
Marianne Sharma submitted her appeal packet via e-mail. Council reviewed the
information submitted by Sharma. The property owner requested a value of $700,000
based on comparable properties. Rolf Erickson explained the Assessor's office had
made an error on the property and the assessed value of $1,249,000 is incorrect. The
City Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $700,000 based on
the information provided. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Paul Gannon 2150 Tamarack Drive
Gannon submitted his appeal packet via e-mail. Council reviewed the information
submitted by Gannon because of a mold issue that exists currently in the home. The
property owner requested a value of $600,000. Erickson explained the increase in value
was made to the property and not the home. He suggested a value of $628,000. The
City Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $624,000 based on
the information provided. Cousineau moved, Pederson seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Ron Glover 1555 Hunter Drive
Glover submitted his appeal packet via e-mail. Council reviewed the information
submitted by Glover. The property owner requested a value of $2,043,000. Erickson
explained the increase in value. He suggested a value of $2,404,000. The City Council
reviewed the information and recommended a value of $2,375,000 based on the
information provided. Council Member Anderson moved and Council Member Pederson
seconded the motion. Council Member Martin questioned the assessed value and
methodology. Mr. Erickson stated the Assessor raised the entire neighborhood for 2015,
but there were no direct sale comparable for this property. and the motion passed.
Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed. Motion passed 4 to 1
with Council Member Martin voting against the motion because she thought the
valuation was still high.
Ferenc Toth 1082 Oak Circle
Ferenc Toth requested a reduction of the assessed value. The City Council reviewed
the information provided by Mr. Toth. Council recommended a reduction from $309,000
to $301,000. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Recess from 8:18 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
Dean Johnson 4700 County Road 19
Johnson submitted his appeal information to the City Council. Erickson recommended a
value of $835,000. The property was sold on a buy back agreement with the bank on
Dec. 18, 2013. Council reviewed the information submitted by Johnson and agreed with
Erickson's recommendation to reduce the assessment from $961,000 to $835,000
(Agricultural property at $360,000 and Commercial property at $475,000). Martin
moved, Anderson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Ashok Sunkavalli 1033 Jubert Trail
Mr. Sunkavalli did not have questions regarding his market value. He had some
concerns with Hennepin County's website information being incorrect regarding his
home. No action was taken. Erickson will provide information and there was no appeal.
Dale and Craig Considine 2265 Chestnut Road
Dale Considine submitted her appeal. Council reviewed the information submitted by
Considine. The property owner requested a lower value based on neighboring
properties. Rolf Erickson explained the Assessor's rationale for the value at $591,000.
The City Council reviewed the information and recommended a value of $567,000 based
on the information provided. Martin moved, Anderson seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Scott McGurl 4496 Bluebell Trail South
Rolf Erickson submitted information to the City Council and requested a value of
$893,000. Erickson reviewed the information and provided the City Council with
comparable properties. Council agreed with the value reduction from $974,000 to
$893,000. Martin moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Motion passed unanimously.
Bradley and Linda Moen 625 Navajo Road
Rolf Erickson submitted information to the City Council and requested a value of
$898,000. Erickson reviewed the information and provided the City Council with
comparable properties. Council agreed with the value reduction from $1,100,000 to
$898,000. Martin moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Anderson moved, Martin seconded, to adjourn at 9:11 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
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