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Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1
April 3, 2019
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF
APRIL 3, 2019
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session for the Local Board of Appeals
and Equalization meeting on April 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. Mayor
Martin presided.
Members present: Anderson, Albers, Martin, and Pederson
Members absent: DesLauriers
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson,
Southwest Assessing; Paul Kingsbury, Southwest Assessing; Lee Leichentritt,
Southwest Assessing and Representative of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Carrie Borrhiige.
Mayor Martin provided an overview of the process. The meeting will be recessed tonight
until April 16, 2018 at 5:30 PM. The recess will allow the Assessor to review any recent
or new appeals that are brought forward. No new appeals or testimony will be allowed
at the April 16th meeting and action will be based on the Assessors’ recommendation.
Property owners can appeal to Hennepin County if they disagree with the
recommendation.
Rolf Erickson provided an overview of the purpose of the Board of Appeal and the
meeting process. He explained that this evening’s session is based on past year
assessments and transactions between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018. He
stated that tonight’s session is to discuss classifications or market values. Specifically,
2019 values for 2020 taxes.
Properties Reviewed by Assessor’s Office After 10 Day Notice Period.
Recommended Changes by the City Assessor
Rolf Erickson reviewed the changes proposed by his office with respect to the following
properties and answered questions from the members of the Board. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed with the proposed changes based on the
information provided.
PID# Address Original Value Recommended Reason
13-118-23-12-0065 3157 Butternut
Drive
$612,000 $600,000 Based on
assessor’s
recommendation
13-118-23-43-0002 Holy Name
Drive parcel
$230,000 $230,000 Based on
assessor’s
recommendation
to leave the
parcel classified
as agricultural
14-118-23-24-0005 1300 Oakview
Road
$630,000 $575,000 Based on
assessor’s
recommendation
18-118-23-22-0181 4652 Walnut $290,000 $258,000 Based on
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Street assessor’s
recommendation
20-118-23-11-0003 3325 County
Road 24
$763,000 $667,000 Based on
assessor’s
recommendation
Rolf Erickson also informed Council that further review was needed at 3795 Pinto Drive,
730 Tower Drive, and 52 Hamel Road. His office would try to review the properties prior
to the April 16th meeting.
Mary Beth DeMott, 3075 Wild Flower Trail
Council reviewed the information submitted by Mary Beth DeMott. Rolf Erickson
explained the Assessor’s rationale for the value of the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and recommended deferring any decisions until April 16, 2019,
to allow the Assessor an opportunity to review the property.
Jason Enstad, 3157 Butternut Drive
Rolf Erickson provided an update due to the Assessor’s review of the property. The City
Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation from $612,000 to
$600,000.
Will Simmonds, 1300 Oakview Road
Rolf Erickson provided an update on the property due to the Assessor’s review of the
property. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation
from $775,000 to $660,000.
Mitch and Carol Shields, 3155 Lakeshore Avenue
Council reviewed the information submitted by Carol Shields. Rolf Erickson explained
the Assessor’s rationale for the value of the property. The City Council reviewed the
information and agreed to change the valuation from $630,000 to $575,000.
Dick and Pat Wulff, 2865 Lakeshore Avenue
Council reviewed the information submitted by Dick Wulff. Rolf Erickson explained the
Assessor’s rationale for the value of the property. The City Council reviewed the
information and agreed to change the valuation from $804,000 to $742,000.
Tamara Hedeen, 4662 Walnut Street
The City Council reviewed the information and recommended deferring any decisions
until April 16, 2019, to allow the Assessor an opportunity to review the property.
Scott and Chantelle Theisen, 3325 County Road 24
Rolf Erickson provided an update due to the assessor’s review of the property. The City
Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation from $763,000 to
$667,000.
John Heibson, 2165 Cottonwood Trail
The City Council reviewed the information and recommended deferring any decisions
until April 16, 2019, to allow the Assessor an opportunity to review the property.
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Susan Seeland, On behalf of Property Resources Development Corp for the Deer
Hill Preserve Development
Susan Seeland explained that her company is phasing in a 41-lot residential
development in the southwest corner of the City. The property had been under a Green
Acres tax designation that was changed. Mrs. Seeland is requesting review of the outlots
that have not been platted. The City Council reviewed the information and recommended
deferring any decisions until April 16, 2019, to allow the Assessor an opportunity to
review the property.
Stewart Crosby, PID 22-118-23-34-0003
Stewart Crosby questioned the classification of the parcel and stated the use has not
changed. Rolf Erickson provided an update to the City Council. Hennepin County
reviewed all agricultural and green acres parcels in 2018. Carrie Borrhiige from
Hennepin County informed Council that some paperwork may be needed for the parcel.
The Assessor will work with Mr. Crosby and report back at the April 16, 2019 meeting.
Jason Shamoon, 3059 Butternut Drive
The City Council reviewed the information and recommended deferring any decisions
until April 16, 2019, to allow the Assessor an opportunity to review the property.
Daniel and Elizabeth Koehler, 3013 Butternut Drive
The City Council reviewed the information and recommended deferring any decisions
until April 16, 2019, to allow the Assessor an opportunity to review the property.
Mayor Martin summarized all the decisions made by the board and reminded everyone
that the Board of Review and Equalization Meeting will be recessed until April 16, 2019
at 5:30 PM to allow the Assessor time to review the properties discussed at the meeting.
Anderson moved to accept all the changes discussed at the Board of Appeal and
Equalization Meeting, Martin seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Motion
passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Anderson moved, Martin seconded, to recess the meeting to April 16, 2019, at 5:30
p.m., at 8:35 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
_________________________
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
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