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Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1
April 5, 2023
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MINUTES OF
APRIL 5, 2023
The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in session as the Local Board of Appeal and
Equalization on April 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Medina City Hall. Mayor Martin presided.
Members present: Albers, DesLauriers, and Martin
Members absent: Cavanaugh and Reid
Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson; City Assessor Rolf Erickson,
Southwest Assessing; and Representative of the Hennepin County Assessor's Office
Dave Thomsen.
Mayor Martin provided an overview of the meeting, appeals process, 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, 2021 and September 30, 2022.
He stated that tonight’s session is to discuss classifications or market values.
Specifically, 2023 values for 2024 taxes.
Jay Silver, 3024 Wild Flower Trail
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to no change to the assessor’s valuation of
$843,400.
Steve and Sally Skallerud, 305 Lythrum Lane
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to no change to the assessor’s valuation of
$1,137,200.
Orson Ledeezma Castro, 3910 Linden Place
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to reduce the value to the assessor’s
recommendation of $885,000.
Brock Phillips, 749 Woodland Hill Court
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to reduce the value to the assessor’s
recommendation of $1,697,000.
Roger and Shirley Spiry, 3140 Cedar Ave
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. The City Council
reviewed the information and agreed to reduce the value to the assessor’s
recommendation of $518,700.
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Russell and Loretta Berman, 2595 Keller Road
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. Russell Berman
provided information on his and neighboring property. The City Council reviewed the
information and agreed to reduce the value to $1,550,000.
Karl Hanson & Adalia Espinosa, 2000 Lost Horse Road
City Assessor Rolf Erickson provided information on the property. Karl Hanson provided
information on neighboring properties. Hennepin County Assessor Dave Thomsen
provided information on the County’s assessment process in response to Mr. Hanson’s
questions. The City Council reviewed the information and agreed to make no change to
the valuation of $604,600.
Jonathan Ruffing, 12-118-23-31-0049
Hennepin County Assessor Dave Thomsen provided information on the property. The
City Council reviewed the information and agreed to change the valuation to $140,000.
Graphic Packaging, 4535 Willow Drive
Hennepin County Assessor Dave Thomsen provided information on the property. The
City Council reviewed the information and agreed to make no change to the valuation of
$15,803,000.
Mayor Martin summarized all the decisions made by the Board at the April 5, 2023
meeting.
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.
DesLauriers moved to accept all the changes discussed at the Board of Appeal and
Equalization Meeting, Albers seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Motion
passed unanimously.
Adjournment
DesLauriers moved, Albers seconded, to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
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