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Home My Public Portal About04/10/2013 Board of Appeals CCMMEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF APRIL 10, 2013 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session for the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting on April 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. Acting Mayor Weir presided. Members present: Weir, Anderson, Martinson, Pederson Members absent: Crosby Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson, Southwest Assessing; Mike Carroll, Southwest Assessing; Lisa Mott, Southwest Assessing; John 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, 2011 and September 30, 2012. He stated that tonight's session is to discuss market values. Mr. Erickson introduced members of his office and Hennepin County in attendance. Lee and Janice Fredrickson 425 Navajo Road West Fredrickson submitted his appeal packet via e-mail. Council reviewed the information submitted by Fredrickson. The property owner requested a value of $850,000. Rolf 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 suggested a value of $900,000 based on the information provided. Martinson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Craig and Larev Ann Swanson 1521 Hunter Drive Swanson submitted his appeal packet via e-mail. Council reviewed the information submitted by Swanson and Rolf Erickson. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested a value of $2,150,000 based on the information provided. Anderson moved, Martinson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Mitchell and Carol Shields 3155 Lakeshore Avenue Shields submitted his information to the City Council. Rolf Erickson explained the assessor was not allowed to go through the property as requested. State law requires the property owner to allow the assessor to go through the property if they are seeking relief from the local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The City Council was required by State Statute to approve a motion of no change to the value. Martinson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. William Anderson 860 Navajo Road Anderson submitted his appeal information to the City Council. Rolf Erickson explained the value was based on outdated woodwork and fixtures in the home. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested a value of $946,000 based on the information Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 April 10, 2013 provided. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Justin Prisendorf and Mary Morrison 1502 Hunter Drive Prisendorf submitted his appeal information to the City Council. Council reviewed the information submitted by Prisendorf. Erickson provided comparable properties for Council review. Prisendorf explained that he recently moved to the area from Florida and wanted to gain a better understanding of the process. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested a value of $848,400 based on the information provided. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Dale Ann Considine 2265 Chestnut Road Considine requested clarification on her market value. Erickson explained there are few sales in the area. The home and barn are considered under -improvements for the property by the Assessor. The City Council reviewed the information and suggested no change based on the information provided. Martinson moved, Anderson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Henri Germain 790 Navajo Road Rolf Erickson explained the proposed change in value and suggested a value of $1,304,000. The City Council reviewed the information and affirmed a value of $1,304,000. Anderson moved, Martinson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Jamison and Carolyn Lvngstad 1825 Meadowwoods Trail Rolf Erickson explained the proposed change in value and suggested a value of $963,000. The City Council reviewed the information and affirmed a value of $963,000. Martinson moved, Anderson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Erickson provided information on the Open Book Meeting process. Adjournment Anderson moved, Martinson seconded, to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. The Meeting was reopened at 8:26 PM Anderson moved, Martinson seconded, to reopen the meeting at 8:26 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. David Nina Perdue 1382 Hunter Drive Rolf Erickson explained the proposed change in value and suggested a value of $1,450,000. The City Council reviewed the information and affirmed a value of $1,450,000. Anderson moved, Pederson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously. Adjournment Anderson moved, Pederson seconded, to adjourn at 8:41 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 April 10, 2013 eth Weir, Acting Mayor Attest: J Scott T. Johnso , City Administrator -Clerk Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 April 10, 2013 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 April 10, 2013