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Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1
April 6, 2022
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF
APRIL 6, 2022
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session as the Local Board of Appeal and
Equalization meeting on April 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. virtually pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec.
13D.021. Mayor Martin presided.
Members present: Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, and Reid
Members absent:
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson,
Southwest Assessing; and Representative of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Joseph Wulfing.
Mayor Martin provided an overview of the appeals process, instructions on how to attend
the 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, 2020 and September 30, 2021.
He stated that tonight’s session is to discuss classifications or market values.
Specifically, 2022 values for 2023 taxes.
Vinjay & Kalpa Bhatia, 4101 Cavanaugh Drive
Council reviewed the information provided by City Assessor Erickson. Mr. Erickson
recommended $603,000 as the value for the property with no changes. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed with the valuation of $603,000.
Tanweer Akram, 3163 Cypress Circle South
Council reviewed the information provided by Mr. Akram. The discussion was continued
to the next meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30
p.m. to allow the City Assessor time to review the property.
Rebecca Morris, 3076 Wild Flower Trail
City Assessor Erickson informed the board that Rebecca Morris dropped her appeal.
Daniel & Elizabeth Koehler, 3013 Butternut Drive
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided an update to the City Council and recommended a
valuation change from $820,000 to $805,000. The City Council reviewed the information
and agreed with the valuation change to $805,000.
Stephen Weiss, 1392 Hunter Drive (Mayor Martin recused herself from the
discussion)
Mr. Weiss provided information to the City Council regarding recent sales in Medina.
Council reviewed the information provided by Mr. Weiss. City Assessor Rolf Erickson
reviewed the property and did not recommend a reduction in valuation. The City
Council reviewed the information and agreed with the valuation of $1,692,000 with no
changes.
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Andrew & Christine Gagnon, 4151 Prairie View Trail
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
David Ellenborgen & Jennifer Nimmerick, 3082 Willow Drive
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Trevor Winter & Tracey Cullen, 3155 County Road 24
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
John Pickering & Lori Dalrymple, 875 Fox Path Court
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Qing & Jennifer Huang, 830 Fox Path Court
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Christopher & Marci Pomey, 3056 Butternut Drive
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Karl Hanson & Adalia Espinosa, 2000 Lost Horse Road
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
John & Stephanie Felton, 3045 Butternut Drive
City Assessor Erickson provided information on the property and recent sales
information on properties in the area. The City Council reviewed the information. John
Felton informed the City Council that his property has drainage issues which are causing
footing and other issues on the property. The City Council reviewed the information and
recommended listing the property as a partial construction and with the valuation change
to $755,000.
Bruce Sorensen, 4646 Bluebell Trail North
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Patrick & Debbie Carney, 191 Primrose Lane
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City Assessor Erickson informed the board that Patrick and Debbie Carney dropped their
appeal.
Christine (Chriss) Renier, 3392 Hamel Road
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Nicholas & Sarah Cook, 1126 Jubert Trail
City Assessor Erickson provided information on the property and recent sales
information. Mr. Cook explained that his home does not have a finished basement and
provided comparables to support his request for a lowered assessment amount. The
City Council reviewed the information and agreed with the valuation of $733,000 with no
changes.
David Tolchiner, 2395 Cox Trail
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Dr. Mohamed El Deeb, 4539 Trillium Drive
Council reviewed the information provided. Dr. El Deeb provided information regarding
drainage issues on the property. The discussion was continued to the next meeting for
the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow the City
Assessor time to review the property.
Rick Steele, 1532 Tamarack Drive
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Dan Morgan, 592 County Road 24
Council reviewed the information provided. Mr. Morgan requested information on how to
adjust his 2021 assessment. Information was provided on the court process to re quest
an adjustment to his 2021 assessment. The City Council reviewed the information and
agreed with the valuation of $1,145,000 with no changes.
Jay Silver, 3024 Wild Flower Trail
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Feng Wang, 720 Lilium Trail
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
Chad Ahlers, 694 Aster Road
Council reviewed the information provided. The discussion was continued to the next
meeting for the Board of Appeal and Equalization on April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to allow
the City Assessor time to review the property.
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Richard Cawood, 1932 Highcrest Drive
City Assessor Erickson provided information on the property and recent sales
information. Mr. Cawood provided information in support of his request for a lowered
assessment amount. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed with the
valuation of $436,800 with no changes.
Mayor Martin summarized all the decisions made by the Board.
Staff clarified that any new appeals from residents after today could be appealed directly
to the Hennepin County Board of Review and Equalization Meeting in June (information
on tax statements). If residents disagree with decisions made by the Board of Appeal
and Equalization, they can also appeal to the Hennepin County Board of Review and
Equalization Meeting in June.
Cavanaugh moved to continue the meeting until April 13, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. with respect
to any appeals for which the assessor needs more time to evaluate. The only appeals
that will be considered are those that have come before the Board during or prior to this
meeting, DesLauriers seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Motion passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
A roll call vote was performed:
Cavanaugh aye
Reid aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion carried.
Adjournment
Cavanaugh moved, DesLauriers seconded, to adjourn at 10:43 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
A roll call vote was performed:
Cavanaugh aye
Reid aye
DesLauriers aye
Albers aye
Martin aye
Motion carried.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
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