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Home My Public Portal About04-08-2020_BOAminutes Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 April 8, 2020 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2020 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on April 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via telephonically pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021. Mayor Martin presided. Members present: Anderson, Albers, DesLauriers, Martin, and Pederson Members absent: Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson, Southwest Assessing; Representative of the Hennepin County Assessor’s Office Earl Zent and Representative of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office Wes Hanson. Mayor Martin provided an overview of the appeals process, instructions to call into the telephonic meeting, and meeting procedures. Property owners can appeal to Hennepin County if they disagree with the recommendation of the local board. City Assessor 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, 2018 and September 30, 2019. He stated that tonight’s session is to discuss classifications or market values. Specifically, 2020 values for 2021 taxes. Adalia Espinosa & Karl Hanson, 2000 Lost Horse Road Council reviewed the information provided by Karl Hanson. City Assessor 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 no change of the valuation and leave the valuation at $575,000. 4412 JKP LLC, 2212 Chippewa Road Council Member Jeff Pederson recused himself from the discussion and recommendation because he has a personal interest in the property. Rolf Erickson provided an update due to his review of the property. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation from $1,404,00 to $1,087,000. Christopher and Janet Chanski, 3021 Butternut Drive City Assessor Erickson provided an update on the property due to his review of the property. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation from $724,000 to $651,000. Swim Properties LLC, 2800 Hunter Drive City Assessor Erickson provided an update on the property due to his review of the property. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation from $749,000 to $600,000. Kirsten Chapman, 1575 Willow Drive, PIDS 28-118-23-11-0004 & 28-118-23-11-0005 Kirsten Chapman questioned the classification change from Agricultural to Residential of the parcels and stated the use has not changed. Rolf Erickson provided an update to the City Council and explained that the parcels are under the “10 acres in production” minimum requirement for the classification. Hennepin County reviewed all agricultural Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 April 8, 2020 and green acres parcels in 2018. Wes Hanson and Earl Zent from Hennepin County confirmed this information. The City Council reviewed the information and informed Kirsten Chapman that they could not change the classification from Residential to Agricultural to her property. Kirsten Chapman agreed to talk to Hennepin County about the classification. Kirsten Chapman also requested a homestead designation for PID 28-118-23-11-0005. The City Council reviewed the information with Rolf Erickson and informed Kirsten Chapman that they would recommend a homestead designation for PID 28-118-23-11- 0005. LeRoy Undis, 222 Medina Road, PIDS 13-118-23-41-0005 & 13-118-23-41-0004 City Assessor Erickson provided an update to the City Council and explained that the parcels are over the 10 acres in production needed for the classification for Agricultural. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the classification from Residential to Agricultural. Four Leaf Investments, LLC, 721, 741, and 791 Hamel Road City Assessor Erickson provided an update on the property due to his review of the properties. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation of each of the three properties from $536,000 to $480,000 for each individual property. Nicholas and Sarah Cook, 1126 Jubert Trail Nick Cook provided information to the City Council. City Assessor Erickson provided an update due to his review of the property. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation from $615,000 to $605,000. Robert and Gretchen Kroll, 315 Calamus Circle Robert Kroll provided information to the City Council. City Assessor Erickson provided an update due to his review of the property. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation from $1,381,000 to $1,290,000. Jim & Tom Ditter, PID 24-118-23-14-0001 Jim Ditter provided information to the City Council. City Assessor Erickson provided an update due to his review of the property. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to no change of the valuation and leave the valuation at $473,000. Mayor Martin summarized all the decisions made by the Board. Anderson moved to accept all the changes discussed at the Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting, Albers seconded, Council Member Jeff Pederson recused himself from the action taken on PID 03-118-23-23-0005 by applicant 4412 JKP LLC and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. A roll call vote was performed: Pederson aye (Jeff Pederson recused himself from the action taken on PID 03- 118-23-23-0005 by applicant 4412 JKP LLC) Anderson aye DesLauriers aye Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 April 8, 2020 Albers aye Martin aye Motion carried. Adjournment Anderson moved, Albers seconded, to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. A roll call vote was performed: Pederson aye Anderson aye DesLauriers aye Albers aye Martin aye Motion carried. _________________________ Kathleen Martin, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 April 8, 2020 This Page Intentionally Left Blank