HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/02/81 Board of Appeals CCMo ' The Council of the City of Medina met as a Board of Review for 1981 taxing purposes on
Tuesday, June 2, 1981, at 6:40 P.M.
Present: Mayor,Thomas Anderson (6:45 P.M.); Councilmembers, William Reiser, Sarah Lutz,
Wilfred Scherer, Thomas Crosby; Hennepin County Assessor, Roy Johnson; Medina
City Assessors, Rolf Erickson, Anne Riche, Nancy Anderson; Clerk Treasurer,
Donna Roehl
William Reiser convened the meeting.
Thomas Crosby explained that the purpose of the meeting was the first step in questioning
property valuations as of January 2, 1981. Those appearing may request consideration from
the council and if the city does not satisfy their request they may appeal to Hennepin County
and then to the State of Minnesota.
Marilyn Pangier, 3145 Cedar, 4605 and 4615 Fern St. Compared valuations on her properties
with others in the Independence Beach area. Thought they were unequal in value and asked that
a review and adjustment be made.
Rolf Erickson stated that the assessment on 3145 Cedar was valued at $67,100 and was listed
for sale at $81,900.
Motion by Crosby, seconded by Reiser to deny request for downward adjustment of valuation on
the Pangier properties.
Motion declared carried
Pat Wulff, 2865 Lakeshore Ave., Property valuation has risen from $95,000 to $150,000 in 4
years, believes house is devalued because of the neighborhood situation.
Rolf Erickson stated that he had made an error in measuring the house which accounted for
some of the increase and that he would consider decreasing the valuation by 5% because of
the neighborhood problem.
Motion by Lutz, seconded by Scherer to allow valuation of Wulff property at 2865 Lakeshore Ave.
to remain as assessed.
Motion declared carried
Mrs. Axel Erickson, 4425 Brockton Lane. Being taxed on 10 acres, waiting for a division
of property to be processed.
Rolf Erickson stated that Section 13 would be reassessed in 1982 and because of inflation
valuation will probably increase. Also the property division will be reviewed by the
Zoning Administrator.
Lawrence Elwell, 6125 Hwy. 101, There are discrepancies in acreage valuation. A sale of
70 acres adjacent to his property was at $1100 per acre, his property is being valued at
$2000 per acre. He stated that the most he could sell his property for would be $12-1500
per acre.
Rolf Erickson discussed property sales in the area and the fact that wooded areas add value
to property.
Motion by Reiser, seconded by Crosby to deny Mr. Elwell's request to decrease valuation.
Motion declared carried
Don Dykhoff, Tom Dykhoff and Ray Essendrup, Hunter Farms property owners, questioned values
placed on homes in their area. Mr. Essendrup stated that his valuation was $20,000 more
that he thought it should be.
Motion by Scherer, seconded by Lutz to adjourn.
Motion declared carried
Board of Review meeting adjourned at 7:43 P.M.
Clerk
June 2, 1981