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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2010
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session for the Local Board of Appeals
and Equalization meeting on April 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. Mayor
Crosby presided.
Members present: Weir, Crosby, Siitari
Members absent: Johnson, Smith
Also present: City Administrator Chad Adams; City Assessor Rolf Erickson, Southwest
Assessing; Mike Carroll, Southwest Assessing; LuAnn Hagen, Representative of the
Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Mayor Crosby provided an overview of the purpose of the Board of Appeals and the
meeting process. 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 and referenced the
timing and option of appealing in tax court. He explained that this evening's session is
based on past year assessments and transactions between October 1, 2008 and September
30, 2009. He stated that tonight's session is to discuss market values and not taxes. He
added that changes in Green Acres laws have been existent the last few years and
residents should pay close attention to the deadlines that may affect them as property tax
payers.
Erickson provided a brief summary of the Green Acres law changes, primarily in
reference to non -productive land status and how property tax payers can drop out now if
eligible to avoid paying back taxes.
Russel Berman, 2595 Keller Road
Berman stated his value changed from $1,100,000 to $1,068,000 and requested
consideration at $950,000. Adams clarified the value changed from $1,200,000 to
$1,143,000. Berman explained the size of his house and provided some comparisons to
neighboring properties that are being sold at lower values. The Council discussed the
submitted application and the applicant's requested value reduction. Weir moved, Siitari
seconded, to reduce the valuation to $1,100,000. Unanimous approval.
Dale Considine, 2265 Chestnut Road
Considine stated her value changed from $906,000 to $826,000 and requested
consideration at $550,000 or $500,000. Adams clarified her valued changed from
$826,000 to $696,000. She stated she received two appraisals and submitted them into the
official record of the City. The Council discussed the submitted application and the
applicant's requested value reduction. No action was taken.
John Beasley, 2998 Lakeshore Avenue
Beasley stated his value changed from $380,000 to $365,000 and requested consideration
at $325,000. Beasley submitted some information that explained some comparables in
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Medina and Independence. The Council discussed the submitted application and the
applicant's requested value reduction. Weir moved, Siitari seconded, to reduce the
valuation to $355,000. Unanimous approval.
Jim Driscoll, 880 Navajo Road
Driscoll stated his value changed from $904,000 to $819,000. He added his neighbors
have larger homes at similar values and requested a reduction. The Council discussed the
submitted application and the applicant's requested value reduction. Weir moved, Siitari
seconded, to reduce the valuation to $810,000. Unanimous approval.
Dan Kuhlmann, 871 Meander Court N.
Kuhlmann stated his value changed from $211,800 to $201,000. Erickson stated he paid
$230,000 for the property in 2007. The Council discussed the submitted application and
the applicant's requested value reduction. Weir moved, Siitari seconded, to reduce the
valuation to $197,000. Unanimous approval.
Mike August, 3052 Lakeshore Avenue
August stated his value changed from $356,000 to $339,000 and requested consideration
at $290,000. Adams clarified the value changed from $339,000 to $320,000. August
submitted a letter outlining some other comparable examples of valuations. The Council
discussed the submitted application and the applicant's requested value reduction. Weir
moved, Siitari seconded, to reduce the valuation to $312,000. Unanimous approval.
John Lunseth, 2192 Medina Road
Adams explained that Lunseth had submitted an application that stated the value of the
property changed from $687,000 to $640,000 with a request for a reduction to $546,000.
Adams stated the application included a letter and an appraisal. The Council discussed
the submitted application and the applicant's requested value reduction. Weir moved,
Siitari seconded, to reduce the valuation to $632,000. Unanimous approval.
Adjournment
Weir moved, seconded by Siitari, to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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T.M. Crosby, Jr., May
Attest:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
Medina City Council Meeting Minutes
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