06/20/1972 BOE - 00017343� CONTINUATION OF THE ANNUAL EOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING OF JUNE 7, 1972
The annua7 Board of Equalization meeting was continued at 8:10 P M. June 20,
1972, at the Fridley City Hall.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mr. Davis, City Manager; Mayor L�ebl; Councilmen Utter, Breider,
and Middelstadt; Mr Herrmann, City Assessor, Mr Madsen, Deputy Assessor;
Mr. Mulcahy, Appraiser; and Mr. Leone, Anoka County Chief Appraiser.
No 1--MR. AND MRS. NORMAN HERZOG, 115 GLENCREEK ROAD (LOT 38, AUDITOR'S
SUBDIVISION NO 77, PLAT N0. 54158, PARCEL NO 5520):
Mr. Herrmann explained that he had spoken with Mrs Herzog informing her that
the recommendation of the Assessor's department was that the land va7ue would
be decreased by $1,080 to a new value of $8,240, because the cost of hooking
up to sewer and water will be higher than normal, and the structure value be
�ncreased by $1,080 to a new value of �24,760 as the determination upon re-
evaluating was that the structure value was too low These changes do not
reflect on the total 1972 market value which remains unchanged at $33,000.
Mrs. Herzog appeared satisfied with this explaination.
� MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the above described changes in land
and structure values as recommended 6y the C�ty Assessor, leaving the total
— market value unchanged at $33,000. Seconded by Councilman Qreider. Upon a
voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
N0.2--MRS. JAMES W. PEERY, 7863 AL�EN WAY (LOT 8, BLOCK 3, PEARSON'SCRAIGWAY
ESTATES 2ND AD�ITION, PLAT N0. 57309, PARCEL N0. 700)•
MDTION by Councilman Middelstadt to concur with the recommendation of the
City Assessor that no change in market va7ue be made Seconded by Councilman
Utter. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unammously
N0. 3--MR. DAVID LUBET, 5361 SIXTH STREET (LOTS 25 AND 26, BLOCK 16, HAMILTON'S
ADDITIDN TO MECHANICSVILLE, PLAT N0. 56159, PARCELS 4820 AND 4830); 5371 SIXTH
STREET (LOTS 27 and 28, BLDCK 16, HAMILTON'S ADDITION TO MECHANICSVILLE, PLAT
NO 56159, PAP.CELS 4840 AND 4850) AN� 5381 SIXTH STREET LDTS 29 AND 30,
BLOCK 16, HAMILTON'S ADDITION TO MECHANICSVILLE, PLAT ND. 56159, PARCEL 4565)
The recommendation of the City Assessor was to leave the values unchanged on
the properties located at 53E1 and 5381 Sixth Street, and reduce the structure
value on 5371 Sixth Street by $600 due to the fact that th�s buildtng has a
water problem which could be corrected with a few hundred dollars cost
� Mayor Liebl stated that Mr. Lubet has had to make extensive repairs to these
buildin9s and will be assessed for curb and street when put in and will be
taxed accordingly at that time, so felt a$1,000 reductton on each of the
three structures plus the $600 reduction in addition on 5371 Sixth Street
would be fair.
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MOTIOPd by Counc�lman Middelstadt to concur in the suggestion by Mayor Liebl �
that 5361 and 5381 Sixth Street each receive a$1,000 decrease in structure
value and that 5371 Sixth Street receive a$1,600 decrease in structure value
Seconded by Councilman Breider Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Lie61
declared the motion carried unanimously
N0. 4--MR RICHARD FUDALI, 7845-7875 EAST RIVER ROAD (PARCEL 8400, SECTION 3,
PLAT N0. 53903, AND LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 2, PEARSON'S 1ST ADDITION, PLAT N0. 57304,
PARCELS 200, 250, 300. 350, 400, AND 450)�
Mr Leone stated that the County's recommendation ts that the value of the land
stay at $59,OD0, but that a decrease of $234,380.00 in structure value be
allowed due to a unit-size factor, giving a new market value of $1,477,725
for 1972 Mr Fudali has agreed with the County's recommendation.
MOTION by Councilman Midde7stadt to concur in the recommendation of the County
Assessor and allow a reduction of $234,380 in structure value, producing a
new market value of $1,477,725. Seconded 6y Councilman Breider. Upon a voice
vote, a71 ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
N0. 5--MR. HENRY LYNCH, 7345 BAKER P,VENUE(LOT 24, BLOCK 1, NAGEL S��OODLANDS
ADDITION, PLAT N0. 56986, PARCEL N0. 1150):
MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendation of the Citv
Assessor that nochange in market value be made. Seconded by Councilman Utter. �
Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
N0. 6--MR RICHARD C�RLSON, EIGHT ACRES OF UACANT PROPERTY ON RICE CREEK ROAD
(PART OF LOT 9, AUDITIOR'S SUBDIVISION N0. 22, PLAT N0. 54153, PARCEL N0. 1600):
MOTION by Councilman Middelstadt to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor and allow a decrease of $4,560 in the land value due to the future
high cost involved when storm sewer is installed, produc�ng a new market value
of $22,000. Seconded by Councilman Utter Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor
Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
NO 8--MR. FRANKLIN TIGGES, 6806 HICKORY STREET NORTHEAST (LOT 5, BLOCK l,
OSTMAN'S 1ST ADDITION, PLAT N0. 57233, PARCEL N0.100)•
MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor that a decrease of $560 be allowed in structure value due to errors in
the original appraisal, producing a new market value of $24,020. Seconded hy
Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, allayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion
carried unaimously
No.lI--MR GARY 0'MALLEY, 7432 6ACON DRIVE (LOT 9, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISIDN
ND. 129, PLAT N0. 54167, PARCEL 625)•
MOTIDN by Councilman Utter to concur � th the recommendation of the City
Assessor and allow a decrease of $340 in land value and a decrease of $1,680 �
in structure value due to influence of ad�acent property on the market value
of this property, producing a new market value of $25,00. Seconded by
Councilman Middelstadt Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unanimously.
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� N0. 13--MR. W. J. ENGELHARDT, 7120 RIVERVIEW TERRACE (LOT 7, BLOCK 2, RIVERWOOD
MANOR AD�ITION, PLAT N0. 57595, PARCEL N0. 750):
MOTION by Councilman Middelstadt to concur wrth the recommendation of the City
Assessor that no change be made in market value Seconded by Councilman Utter
Mr. Engelhardt stated that he agreed with some ra�se �n market va7ue but st�ll
felt his 1972 valuat�on was too high, and he asked if he could still appeal to
the County. Mr Leone answered that he could appeal to the County, but if they
allowed a reduction on his property, they would have to add an equal amount to
someone else's property
Mr Claesgens, neighbor and relative of Mr Engelhardt, pointed out again the
excessive cost both Mr. Engelhardt and he face when desiring to hook up to
City sewer, and the fact that he feels neither his nor Mr Engelhardt's
properties have received sufftctent depreciation.
Mr. Herrmann explained that up to this time no credit has been allowed any
properties in regard to market value when they do face the problem of excessive
costs when hooking up to Clty sewer and water. The C1ty Assessor's department
hopes to allow a credit to all propert�es with this problem beginning with the
1973 valuation.
Mayor Lie61 made the suggestion that because Mr Engelhardt is a senior citizen
and has retired on social security, that his valuation be lowered until his
� property is connected to City sewer. He suggested a decrease of $2,380 in
structure value.
Councilman Middelstadt removed his motion and Councilman Utter removed his
second.
MOTION by Councilman Bretder to reduce the structure value on this property
$2,380, producing a new market value of $29,000, due to the limited market
for re-sale of this property because of the log style of th�s home and the
extra cost of hooking up to City sewer. Seconded by Councilman Utter Upon
a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motton carried unam mously
N0. 14--MR. ROGER G. CLAESGENS, 7130 RIVERVIEW TERRACE (LOT 6, BLOCK 2,
RIVERWOOD MRNOR ADDITION. PLAT N0. 57595. PARCEL 7001•
MOTION by Councilman Middelstadt to reduce structure value on this property
by $2,48�. After discussion among the counc�lmen, Counc�lman Middelstadt
asked Mr. Claesgens how he felt about a$2,000 reduction, and he repl�ed that
he would accept this reduction though he was not completely satisfied
Councilman Middelstadt amended his motion to reduce structure value by $2,000,
producing a new market value of $30,980 Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Councilman Breider pointed out that this reduction is slightly less than that
of Mr. Engelhardt due to the fact that Mr. Claesgen's home is of a conventional
destgn as opposed to Mr. Engelhardt's log-type house structure Upon a voice
� vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously
N0. 16--MR. FLOYD FOSLIEN, UACANT LOTS (LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK l, RICE CREEK
SCHOOL ADDITION, PLAT N0. 57576, PARCEL NOS. 450 AND 500)•
MOTIDN by Counc�lman Utter to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor and decrease the land value of Lot 10 in the amount of $1,58D for a
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new market value of $2,100, and decrease the land value on Lot 11 in the amount �
of $1,100 for a new market value of 33,900, because these lots need fi71 and a
lot of grading Seconded 6y Councilman Middelstadt, Upon a voice vote, all ayes,
Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
N0. 17--MARTHA NAUGH, 8101 RIVERVIEW TERRACE (LOTS 19-22, BLOCK U, RIVER VIEW
HEIGHTS ADDITIDN, PLAT NO 57593, PARCEL N0. 484b):
Councilman Middelstadt stated that he felt a market value of $20,340 was
unrealistic for this property as there are many problems such as the rear
stoop and porch sinking, part of her property being taken for dike purposes,
and he feels in no way could she obtain thts price for her house.
MOTION by Councilman M�ielstadt to give this property a new market value of
$18,620, a decrease of $1,720. Seconded 6y Councilman Utter. After discussion
among Counc�l members, Councilman Utter withdrew his second, and the motron died
for lack of a second
MOTION by Counctlman Breider to concur with the recommendation nf the City
Assessor that no change be made in the market value as the purpose of this
Board is to eq�lize property valuations Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Upon a voice vote, Mayor Liebl and Councilmen Utter and Breider voting aye,
Councilman Middelstadt vot�ng nay, Mayor Liebl declared the� motion carried
NO 18--MR C. M KAM, 120 TALMADGE WAY (LOT 2, BLOCK 2, ELWELL'S RIVERSIDE �
HEIGHTS ADDITION, PLAT ND 57226, PARCEL 200):
MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor that no chan9e in market value 6e made. Seconded by Councilman
Middelstadt Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion
carried unantmously.
NO 19--MR. ROBERT MOSEMAN, 7533 FOURTH STREET NORTHEAST (LOT 15, BLOCK l,
OSQORNE MANDR ADDITION, PLAT NO 5722b, PARCEL 300):
MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendat7on of the City
Assessor that no change in market value be made. Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
N0. 20--MR. WILLIAM CEDERSTROM, 5331 SIXTH STREET NDRTHEAST (NORTH ONE HALF OF
LOT 20 AND LOT 21, BLOCK 16, HAMILTON'S AD�ITION TO MECHANICSVILLE, PLAT N0.56759
PARCEL N0. 4780)
MOTION by Councilman M�ddelstadt to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor to lower the structure value �320 due to an error in computing the
size of the structure, producing a new market value of $16,480. Seconded by
Councilman Bre�der Upon a voice Vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the
motion carried unanimously.
N0. 21--MR. �ONALD BDURKE, 7645 LRKESIDE ROAD,---- PLAT N0. 59148, PARCEL �
NO 760--LOT 19, BLOCK l, SPRING LAKE PARK LAKESIDE ADDITION.
MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor and reduce the value of th�s structure £4,76D based on the fact that
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� the Assessor's off�ce has now been allowed to make a phys�cal inspection of
the property, producing a new market value of $24,240 Seconded by Councilman
Middelstadt. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the mot�on
carrted unanimously
N0. 22--MR. WAYNE HANSEN, 1050 GARDENA (LOT 38, BLOCK 4, PARKVIEW MANOR ADDI-
TION, PLAT N0. 57278, PARCEL 1460):
MOTION by Councilman Middelstadt to concur with the recommendation of the
City Assessor that no change tn market value 6e made. Seconded by Counc�lman
Breider. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried
unanimously.
N0. 23--MR. FRANCIS vanDAN, 6342 BAKER (LOTS 9 AND 10, QLOCK 2, MOORE LAKE
HIGHLANDS A�DITION, PLAT N0. 56876, PARCEL ND. 720):
MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor and reduce the structure value on this property 3600 based on the
approach that the incomplete addition to this property 6e treated as an
enclosed, unfinished porch rather than an addition until the work is completed,
producing a new market value of $23,02D. Seconded by Counci7man Breider
Mr. vanDan stated that�he did not feel this was an adequate reduction and
that a fair market value for his property was �19,000 He a7so questioned
� the methods used 6y the City Assessor's department in appraising his home.
Mayor Liebl questioned Mr. van�an as to maintenance cost on his ut�lities as
he is not connected to City sewer and water, and he replied that he did incur
considerable expense He a7so mentioned that in order to sell his home, he
would have to connect wtth City sewer and water to meet FHA requirements
Councilman Breider questioned if the followtng facts were correct in regard to
Mr. vanDan's property--partially finished basement, fireplace, 1068 square feet
and an attached singlegarage, and he answered that they were.
Mr. Madsen invtted Mr vanDan to come to the Assessor's office, any time, to
review the appraisal of his property to possibly clear up any doubts as to
the method of appraisal. Mr Herrmann pointed out houses that were both lower
and htgher �n va7ue in this particular block of homes, and quoted sal prices
which were comparable with the value placed on Mr. van�an's property.
Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declard the motion carried unanimously
NO 24--P1R. CHARLES ENDERLE, 1420 GLACIER LANE (LOT 3, BLOCK 4, INNSBRUCK lst
A��ITION, PLAT N0. 563R7. PARCEL N0. 8401:
MOTION by Councilman M�ddelstadt to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor and reduce the structure value on this property by $460 due to a
reduct�on �n the base rate used, producing a new market va7ue of �45,140
� Seconded by Councilman Breider Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Enderle stated that he d�d not concur completely with th�s reduction, but
appreciated that the Assessor's department did make a complete inspection of
his home, and he felt th�t the new market value was more equitable with other
properties in his neighborhood.
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GOTTWALDT INVESTMENT COMPANY (MOORE LAKE HIGHLANDS 4TH A�DITION, PLAT PJO
56880, PARCEL N0. 750)'
MOTION by Councilman Middelstadt to receive a communicat�ott and a 7971 Income
Tax Schedule concerning this company. Seconded 6y Counci7man Utter Upon a
voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unam mously.
Mr. Leone of the County Assessor's Office stated that upon receiving this
commun�cation, they re-evaluated this property and feel that the present
market value is fair and equitable and they recommend no change.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur �ith the recommendation of the County
Assessor that no change in market va7ue be made. Seconded by Counc�lman
Utter Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion
carried unanimously.
H. S. STREGE, 200 LOGAN PARKWAY (LOT 18 AND PART OF 19, BLOCK 1, OAK CREEK
ADDITION, PLAT N0. 57092, PARCEL N0. 505):
The City Assessor explatned that an apartment in the bas�ment has been
completed, which was formerly taxed as a recreation room. If 1972 had been
the year for phys�cal re-eva7uation, they would have recommended a raise in
market va7ue, but in order to ma�ntain equality they will not add anything
for this apartment use till the property is re-evaluated along with the rest
of the neighbor hood. For this reason, no change in market value for 1972
is recommended
MOTION by Councilinan Middelstadt to concur with the recommendation of the
City Assessor that no change in market value be made. Seconded by Councilman
Utter Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl dec7ared the
motion carried unanimously
JDHN E. MILLER, 7350 LYRIC LANE (LOT 6, BLOCK 4, MELD�Y MANOR ADDITION,
PLAT 56808, PARCEL 22001:
MOTION by Councilman Brieder to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor to reduce by $760 the structure value of this property, producing
a new market va7ue of $26,320, because this house was rated slight7y higher
than other similar houses in this area Seconded by Councilman Middelstadt.
Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously
LOT 9, BLOCK 1, RIUER EDGE ADDITION, PLAT N0. 57588, PARCEL 2DD:
The City Assessor made a recommendat�on for a�540 decrease in land value
based on an error tn the original appraisal, productng a new market va7ue
of $27,540
BLOCK 1. RIVER EDGE ADDITION. PLAT N0. 57588, PARCEL 250:
The City Assessor made a recommendation for a$1,240 decrease in land value
based on an error in the original appraisal, producing a new marltet value
of $31,620
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LOT 11, BLOCK 1, RIVER EDGE AD�ITION, PLAT N0. 57588, PARCEL N0. 300:
The City Assessor made a recommendation for a�940 decrease in land va7ue
based on an error in the original appraisal, producing a new market value of
$30,360.
1. RIUER EDGE ADDITION. PLAT N0. 57588, PARCEL N0. 720:
The City Assessor made a recommendation for a$700 decrease in land value
based on an error in the original appraisal, producing a new market value
of �25,460.
LOT 21. BLOCK 1. RIVER EDGE ADDIrION. PLAT N0. 57588. PARCEL 740
The City Assessor made a recommendation for a$620 decrease in land value
based on an error in the original appratsal, producing a new market value
of $24,52D.
MOTION by Councilman Middelstadt to concur with the recommendation of the
City Assessor and allow the decreases made in the above listed five lots in
River Edge Addition. Seconded by Councilman Utter Upon a voice vote, all
ayes, Mayor Liebl declared themotion carried unanimously.
LEE AND ERICA B. BRILLS, 1337 SKYWOOD LANE (LOT 7, BLOCK l, SWANSTROM'S
COURT A�DITION. PLAT N0. 59233, PARCEL N0. 300):
The City Assessor made a recommendation to reduce the structure value of
this property $3,160 ba'sed on the fact that they have now 6een allowed to
make a physical inspection of the property, producing a new market value of
$34,920.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendation of the City
Assessor to reduce the market value of this property to $34,920. Seconded
by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared this
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Liebl thanked the County Assessor's staff, the City Assessor's staff,
and the secretaria7 help for their courtesy and prompt service, and felt that
they should be commended in their manner of dealing with the appeals made to
the Board of Equalization.
A�JOURNMENT OF MEETING:
MOTION made by Councilman Middelstadt to ad�ourn this meeting. Seconded 6y
Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the
motion carried unanimously. The meeting of June 20, 1972, was ad�ourned at
9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia Sykes �
Frank G. Lie61
Mayor