HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/09/2014 BOA City Council MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF
APRIL 9, 2014
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session for the Local Board of Appeals
and Equalization meeting on April 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. Mayor
Weir presided.
Members present: Weir, Anderson, Martin, Martinson, Pederson
Members absent:
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson,
Southwest Assessing; Mike Carroll, Southwest Assessing; Lisa Mott, Southwest
Assessing; Josh Hoogland, Representative of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Rolf Erickson provided an overview of the purpose of the Board of Appeals and the
meeting process. He explained that this evening's session is based on past year
assessments and transactions between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013. He
stated that tonight's session is to discuss market values.
Mr. Erickson introduced members of his office and Hennepin County in attendance.
Paul Gannon 2150 Tamarack Drive
Gannon submitted his appeal packet via e-mail. Council reviewed the information
submitted by Gannon. The property owner requested a value of $360,000 based on an
appraisal of the property. Rolf Erickson explained the home has a mold issue and
Medina is restricted by Hennepin County to a 10% reduction for mold issues. The City
Council reviewed the information and agreed with a value of $600,000 (no change) from
the Assessor based on the information provided. Pederson moved, Anderson seconded
and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Bruce Workman 172 Hamel Road
Workman requested a reduction of the value of the property to $335,000. The City
Council reviewed the information and agreed with Erickson's suggested value of
$335,000. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Motion passed unanimously.
Brian and Vicki Peters 4255 Wild Meadows Road
Peters submitted his appeal packet via e-mail. Council reviewed the information
submitted by Peters. The property owner requested a value of $801,000. Erickson
explained the increase in value was made to the property to equalize the value with area
properties and suggested a value of $949,000. The City Council reviewed the
information and recommended a value of $900,000 based on the information provided.
Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion
passed unanimously.
Pegasus Land Solutions - Dean Johnson 4700 County Road 19
Johnson submitted his appeal information to the City Council. Erickson did not
recommend any changes to the value because the property was sold on a buy back
agreement with the bank on Dec. 18, 2013. Council reviewed the information submitted
by Johnson. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested no change based
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on the information provided. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Scott McGurl 4496 Bluebell Trail South
McGurl submitted his information to the City Council and requested a value of $800,000.
Erickson reviewed the information and provided the City Council with comparable
properties. Council Member Anderson recommended a value of $875,000. Anderson
moved, Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed
unanimously.
Lee Frederickson 425 Navaio Road
Frederickson submitted his appeal information to the City Council. Erickson provided
information on the property and explained that the value had been reduced by the City
Council in 2013. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested no change
based on the information provided. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Dan Johnson 2505 Willow Drive
Johnson submitted his appeal information to the City Council. He requested City
Council action on the zoning class and tax assessment for his property. Council
reviewed the information submitted by Johnson. Johnson requested clarification on his
property from Erickson in writing. Erickson informed the City Council that he had
recently reviewed the property with Assistant Hennepin County Assessor LuAnn Hagen
and the decision was made not to change the property classification. The City Council
reviewed the information. Council Member Anderson made a motion noting that the
property at 2505 Willow Drive has been recognized as zoned agricultural preserve per
Council Resolution 2013-07 and that the appeal being brought forth this evening should
be discussed at the Hennepin County Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting.
Anderson moved, Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion
passed unanimously.
Luke Korbmacher 3910 Linden Place
Korbmacher provided information for City Council review and requested a value of
$650,000. Erickson provided information on the property and explained the reasoning
for the valuation. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested a value of
$670,000. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed on a 4 to 1
vote. Yes — Anderson, Martinson, Pederson, and Weir. No — Martin.
Rosanne Eppel 1462 Willow Drive
Eppel provided information for City Council review and requested a lower value.
Erickson provided information on the property and explained the reasoning for the
valuation. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested a value of $315,000
(motion was amended from $330,000). Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Anderson moved, Pederson seconded, to adjourn at 9:14 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
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th Weir, Mayor
Attest:
Scott T. JohnsorCity Administrator -Clerk
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