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THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF MAY 18, 1977
The annual Board of Review meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on May 18, 1977,
by Mayor Nee.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Nee; Councilwoman Kukowski, Councilman Hamern�k, Councilman
Fitzpatrick, and Councilman Schneider (who arrived at 9:15 p.m.}; Nasim Qureshi,
City Manager, Mervin Herrmann, City Assessor; Leon Madsen, Deputy Assessor; Walter
Mulcahy, City Appraiser; Ferne Insley, Secretary to the C�ty Assessor; and Dave
Anderson, representing the Anoka County Assessor's office.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Mayor Nee welcomed everyone to the meeting. He then asked the assessor to exp]ain
briefly to the audience the purpose of this meeting.
Mr. Herrmann explained that this meeting is held to permit any property owner who so
desires to review the assessed market value which the assessor's office has placed
on their property, and to determine if the estimated market value Ts, �n fact, a true
and reasonable figure Under the new law passed by the 1975 Legislature, each year
a mintmum of one-fourth of the properties in the City are physically re-evaluated and
a percentage increase is applied to the balance of the properties so that reasonable
equality is retained for all properties. This percentage increase is based on an
average arrived at from the values set on the properties physically appraTSed for
the year, and also on the market trend as to sales. Thts year the average percentage
increase was approximately ten (10) per cent on structures and twenty (20) per cent
on land.
Mayor Nee stated that the Council's area of discretion revolves on the question of
whether the statement of estimated market value for each property reasonably reflects
the true market value. A reduction can be made if it can be shown that a mistake
has been made. If any property owner is not satisfied with the decision of this
Board, they do have the right to appeal at the Anoka County Board of Review meeting
to be heid an Juiy l, 1977, at 10•00 a.m. The Legislature has set up the procedure
whereby you must first appear at the Board of Review meeting held at the City before
you have the ri9ht to appeal at the Anoka County Board of Review meeting. In turn,
you may appeal any decision to the State, but only after appearing at the City and
County Board of Review meetings first.
ITEM N0, 1--BURTON H. SCHERUEN, VACANT LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 1, ALICE ADDITION,
PLAT 54077, PARCELS 100 AND 200 RESPECTIVELY
Mr. Scherven questioned the valuation placed on these two vacant lots as it was his
understanding that the City would not ailow them to be built on. He expTained that
he has kept up the lots neatly and they are buildable size. Pierce Street has never
been extended in front of these properties, and the neighbors use this land for gardens
antl for a play area for their children, so do not wish to have the street put in.
His estimated market value for 1977 was $4,300 on Lot 3 and $4,100 on Lot 2, and the
limited market value was $3,860 on Lot 3 and $3,594 on Lot Z. He explained thai he
had an independent certified appraiser make an appra7sal for him on these lots as
we71 as other propert�es he owns, and that he is not contesting the values set on
these properties �f they are, in fact, both buildable.
Mr Herrmann expiained to Mr. Scherven that Lot 3, the corner lot, is buildable because
water and sewer lines are in 66th Avenue. He explained that water and sewer lines
and street surfacing would have to be extended on Pierce Street �n order to allow
Lot 2 to be built on. The fact was d�scussed that P7erce Street need not be constructed
for its entire length if the neighbors ob�ected, because it is a dead-end street,
and perhaps some sort of cul-de-sac couTd be constructed.
Mayor Nee explained that Mr. Scherven only had to petition the City to put in the water,
sewer, and street improvements to permit Lot 2 to be considered buildable. This
answered Mr. Scherven's question, and he w�thdrew his protest against the valuations
placed on these two lots, once he was satisfied that they are both buildabie.
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ITEM N0. 2--KENNETH PARLOUR, 7381
TERRACE. LOT l. BLOCK 2
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LO�Y MANOR ADDITION
Mr. Parlour explained that his estimated market value for taxes payable in 1977 is
$37,498 and that his new estimated market value for taxes payable in 1978 is $48,255
�He understood that the percentage increase on propert�es not physically re-evaluated
was approximately ten (10) per cent, but that his increase was twenty-nine (29) per cent.
He felt this was very u�fair. He stated that he has not allowed anyone from the
City onto his property to make a physical re-evaluation, and feels he has been treated
punitively for this. In his opim on, appraising of his home would be an invasion
of his privacy and would be giving license to snoop. He deeply resents this, and
feels he should not be penalized for his convictions in this matter.
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Mr. Herrmann explained that in physically appraising a property, they do not in any
way attempt to "snoop," and that they have no concern outside of the physical condition
of the house and any taxable improvements that have been made. He stated that when
they receive perhaps ten or twelve calls from various citizens stating that a parti-
cular property has numerous improvements within the house, they cannot �ust ignore
these statements, although the property in question might not actually have any of
these improvements. Normally, when a person refuses to allow a physical appraisal
to 6e made of his property, they find that the person tends to be trying to hide
something. Mr. Herrmann stated that �hey are not inferring that anyone is a liar,
but in all fairness, they have to take into consideration that they are not 6eing allowed
to do their ,705 as the Legislature requires it to be done
Mr. Herrmann said that Mr. Parlour's home was built in 1962. According to his records,
it has 1,216 square feet of living space on the main floor and a double garage 22 feet
by 22 feet in size. The house was physically appraised in 1963 when it was first
completed, and at that time the old records show that there was a finished recreation
room 15 feet by 21 feet in the basement, a 7 foot by 6 foot porch, two baths with
vanities, a built-in range, oven, and hood fan, a garbage disposal, a garage door
opener, 6rick front, and central air conditioning.
��ayor Nee asked Mr. Parlour if he would at this time permit a physical re-evaluation of
his property. Mr. Parlour stated that though he is strongly against this, under
arotest he wtll permit a physical re-evaluation of his property. He said h�s protest
is not personally against the representatives of the City assessor's office, 6ut against
the idea of the invasion of his privacy
Mr. Parlour questioned if this could be done on the weekend, and Mr Herrmann said
that they do this only when absolutely necessary, as weekend work costs the taxpayers
more. Mr. Parlour stated that he usually leaves in the morning by 7.20 a.m., and
returns hetween twenty minutes to and five o'clock. He said he would make an
appointment.
MOTION by Councilman Hamer m k to carry over a decision on Mr. Parlour's request until
a physical inspection has been made of his property by the assessor's office. Seconded
by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee said that this Board of Review meeting will be continued to a later date and
at that time a decision will be given regarding Mr. Parlour's protest against the
valuation placed on his home by the assessor's office. He suggested that the continuation
of this meeting be held at 7 00 p.m. on the first Monday night in June, the 6th, prior
to the regular Council meeting.
IKING CHEVROLET. REPRESENTED BY MR. WYMAN SMITH. 7501 HIGHWAY N0. 65
N.E
Mr. Smith stated that he had conferred with Mr. Herrmann last week regarding the
problems he was presenting to the Board of Review this evening. He also stated that a
representative from Viking Chevrolet had appeared before the Board of Review in a
prior year asking for some reduction in the estimated market value of the structure
because of the fact that this building was originally bu�lt as a repair shop for mobile
homes, and was not ideally suited for a car sales business A reduction was allowed
based on the fact that the building has extra high ceilings but that this extra
space cannot be utilized by the present business, that the showroom floor is low and
not as visible from Highway No. 65 as could be des�red, and that the doors in the shop
area are not well suited for their present use.
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Mr. Smith said that Parcel 4360, the parcel on which the structure is placed, had
an increase of 4.8 per cent in structure value and a 45 per cent increase in land
value for this year. In 1975 the estimated market value was $327,100 based on $.52
per square foot, in 1976 the estimated market value was $350,60D, and in 1977, the
estrmated market value was $376,900 based on 3.75 per square foot. Mr. Smith sa�d
that the valuat�on on Parcel 4350 was up 57 per cent, The estimated market value �n
1975 was $23,800 based on $.48 per square foot, in 1976 the est�mated market value
was $46,101, and in 1977 the estimated market value was $75,800 based on $.75 per '
square foot Parcel 2850 has had an increase of 66-2/3 per cent. The estimated
market value in 1975 was $62,800 based on $.45 per square foot, tn 1976 the estimated
market value was $66,066, and in 1977 the estimated market value was $115,000, based
on $ J 5 per square foot.
Mr. Smith, speaking for the property owners, contends that he feels a reasonable increase
has been placed on the structure, but that the other parcels which are used for vehicle
stora9e are valued too greatly. The parcels are approximately 600 feet deep, and
he feels a fairer way of assessing would be to assess the first one hundred and fifty
feet of the property fronting on H�ghway No 65 at a higher rate, and then a lower
rate should be used for the balance of the lot to the rear as it is used primarily
for storage.
Mr. Herrmann explained that some time back they used to assess somewhat in this manner,
with the first hundred feet at one rate, and decreasing rates were used as the lot
would extend 6ack. They have discontinued this process of assessing as they do not
feel it was equitable enough, and other communities no longer use this method either.
They now take an average rate over the whole parcel which they feel is the most
equitable way. They also are compelled by law to estimate the fair market value of
property based on what the best possible use of this land would be worth, not on how
the property is actually being utilized.
Mr. Smith contended that this is very unfair, in that Viking Chevrolet is using this
land only for storage so it should be assessed a lawer rate. He aTso feit that using '
any "comparable" sales in arriving at this valuation is very unfair, as he stated
there are actually no comparable sales. When a commercial property is sold, the type
of business certainly has much to do with what they are willing to pay for the land.
He stated that land purchased for mobile home sales and for ,7unk yards gets a premium
price because these two particular types of businesses are very undestrab7e to the
other property owners.
Mr. Smith said that Mr. Isaacson, president of Viking Chevrolet, could have bought the
land to the east of his site two years a90 for $14,000 an acre, but did not purchase
this land because he felt even this vaas too high a cost. The rate used per square
foot on this land for 1977 is $ 40.
Mr. Nerrmann commented that th7s land does not front on Highway No. 65 at al] and does
not have the access or is not as nice a piece of property as that now owned by Viking
Chevrolet.
Mr. Sm�th also brought up the point that Mr. Isaacson has a computer printout of the
comparison of property taxes of nine Chevrolet dealers in the Metro Area. (He later
stated that only six are involved in the survey, because the other three dealerships
are not set up so they can be used in the computer survey.)
They estimate the cost to Mr Isaacson for each vehicle sold is $26, and this is the
h�ghest cost of any dealership, with the others ranging from $10 to $20 per car.
Mr. Smith feels that Mr Isaacson is paying too much in taxes, and that is why he is
showing less profit per sale.
Mr. Madsen stated that using an economic type of reasoning is not really a true estimate '
of value. He said too many factors can affect this type of valuatton. For instance,
some dealerships are operating on shoestrings and others have good substantial financial
backing, and this would certainly affect the manrer in which the business is run.
Wages, upkeep, number of employees and various other things also enter in when speaking
of the profits versus the costs of each car sold. For this reason, Mr. h9adsen did
not feel �t was feasible to use this survey in determining the valuation on this property.
Per foot costs of various commerc�al properties, some with lots this deep and
fronting on good highways, were discussed for comparison purposes.
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Mr. Herrmann pointed out that, regardless for what purpose this land is actually
being used, when a valuation is made according to law, the best possible use for
this land must be taken into consideration.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski when this meeting is continued to have the Assessor's
office bring back any suggestions they might have as to alternative methods of arriving
at an estimated market value on this property. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
4--ERNEST COOK, REPRESENTED BY MR. WYMAN SMITH, SECTION 3, PLAT
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This parcel is approximately 21 acres in size. Mr. Cook purchased this land about
fifteen years ago with the �ntention that Hypro Engineer�ng would be building on
this land. Hypro moved to New Brighton instead. He has had the land for sale ever
since. In 1973 Mr. Cook, rather than coming to the City, felt his valuation was
too high and brought this matter to court. The decision reduced his valuation to
$84,000, but Mr. Cook was dissatisfied and felt this reduction was not sufficient.
The 1977 estimated market value and limited value are the same, $120,4D0. This is
zoned for heavy industrial use. The land ts rough looking but has only a few low or
peaty spots. Soil tests have not been made. A railroad siding would be available
�f a business going in on this property would generate enough usage to �ustify the
railroad putting in the siding. At the present time there is no access to this
property.
Mr. Herrmann mentioned that P9r. Cook had contacted him by telephone last year complaining
about the valuation on his property. There are also a number of unpaid assessments
on this property. These improvements, of course, do add value to the property. After
speaking to Mr. Cook, Mr. Herrmann talked to a real estate developer who promptly
offered to pay Mr. Cook the valuation placed on his property at that time by the assessor,
if Mr. Cook paid up the special assessments in full. Mr. Cook declined this offer.
Mr. Herrmann said he was reasona6ly sure that this particular real estate developer
would still offer the same proposition based on the current valuation for 1977, if
Mr. Cook would pay up the special assessments. He stated that the assessor's office
felt very confident that their estimated market value on this property was fair and
equitable.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik that no change be made in the estimated market value
on this property for 1977. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. llpon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee asked if Mr. Smith had any additional comments or if he were going to appeal
this decision. Mr. Smith stated that he was not going to appeal th7s decision, but
he wanted the record to show that he ob�ects and challenges their decis�on.
ITEM N0. 5--HANS J SONOHEIMER. 5841 SIXTN STREET NORTHEAST. LOT 7. BL�CK 6. BQNNY
Mr. Sondheimer stated that his 1976 estimated market value for taxes payable in 1977
was $26,620, and his new 1977 estimated market value is $31,315. He was wondering
for what he had been charged an increase, as he has no finished driveway and has made
no iinprovements.
Mr. Herrmann explained that Mr. Sondheimer's property was not physically re-evaluated
this year, so received the average ten (10) per cent increase on the structure and
twenty (20) per cent increase onthe land, and that he was not charged for any improvements.
This explanation satisfied Mr. Sondheimer, and he had no further questions.
ITEM N0. 6--THEODORE THEILMAN, 1540 RICE CREEK ROAD, PART OF LOT 9, AUDITOR'S
SUBDIVISION N0. 22, PLAT 54153, PARCEL 1660, AN� OUTLOTS A AND B, RICE CREEK
ESTATES ADDITION
Mr. Theilman said that his estimated market value has increased seventy (70) per cent
in one year and his limited market value has increased fifty-five (55) per ceni,
which he thinks is exorbitant. The value on his structure is $19,625 and on the land,
$22,880 for a total of $42,505 estimated market value. His limited market value
is $33,663.
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Mr. Herrmann explained the reason for the large increase th�s year. First of all
the property is large enough for four building s;tes some day in addition to the build�ng
site on which their home stands. When Briardale Addition was platted and the water
and sewer and street improvements were put �n, Briardale Road made water and sewer
ava�lable for two buildable lots on the rear of Mr. Theilman's property. If Woods�de
Court is extended, this would provide water and sewer services and access for two
additional building sites, if �1r. Theilman replatted hts property. The law requires
that when the assessor's office places an estimated market value on property, it has '
to cons�der the value of the land at its best possible use After these improvements
were put in in 1975, the assessor's office �n error did not add additional value
to this properiy because of two additionai building sites being available, so in 1977
they had to rect7fy this error accordin9 to the laws. They still have not added any
addit�onal value for the two additional lots which would be possible if Woodside Couri
were extended, but simply treat the front building s�te as one very deep lot, and use
a lower rate on the rear part of the lot because of the depth. The value would be much
higher if the property was cons�dered to have four additional building sites. A$1,000
reduction �n the estimated market value has been allowed 6ecause the portion of the
lot on Briardale Road is much higher than the road level, and fill would have to be
hauled away before construction could begin if this portion of the property were
platted 7nto additional 6u�lding sites.
The problem with this situation is the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Theilman have not and
do not at this time contemplate splitting their property in any way. They were opposed
to the improvements being put in when Briardale Addition aras platted, and yet, through
no fault of their own, they were forced into this situation. Their large lot has been
preserved in the natural state which is the main reason why they bought thTS property.
There is park land in the ad,7oining addition of Rice Creek Estates, but this park land
has never been developed so all the ne7qhborhood children and dogs use the Theilman
property, w�th their consent, as a play and nature area.
Councilman Fitzpatr�ck concurred with Mr. The�lman's statement and said he knows that
they have had no intention of seiling any of their property, and were in opposition
to the new addition beinq put in. He realizes th�s situation will occur again, but �
feels that maybe there should be reduction because of the fact that the Theilman's
were forced into this situation and had no choice in the matter and are, �n fact, being
penalized.
Mr. Qureshi stated that he felt the value placed on the property was a fair value
according to the laws under which the assessor's offtce has to work.
Mr. Herrmann potnted out that the assessor's office has no power to lower this valuation,
but that the Council can arbitrarily decide to lower the valuation if they so desire.
The simplest and most effective way would be to lower the value of $9,000 wh�ch was
added for the physical improvements, as this would have the most direct effect on
both the market and limlted value.
Mr. Madsen pointed out the fact that similar situations wTll be occurring because as
Fridley has become more built up, more isolated large building sites will 6e presented
with this problem. If the Councii does make a decision to iower this value, they
could be setting a precedent.
If Mr. Theilman platted this property but did not build on it, the law provides a
moratorium that tax values cannot be raised for three years on a new plat.
Councilman Schneider arrived at 9 15 p.m
There was further discussion, Councilman Schneider was filled in on the part�cular ,
problem they were working on, and maps of the area were examined.
MOTION by Councilman Schne7der to arbitrarily remove two-thirds or $6,000 of the value
placed on the property for phystcal improvements, due to the fact that the improvements
are of no use to the owner at the present t�me. Seconded by Counc�7woman Kukowski.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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:TEM NO 7--ELMARS PRIEDITIS. 6031 BENJAMIN STREET
THEAST, NORTH 150 FEET OF WEST
Mr. Prteditis explained that he was concerned because of the amount of yearly increase
in the valuation of his property. He felt that if this yearly rise continues, his
property will be valued at an absolutely incredible market value w�thin the next
ten-year period. He feels strongly that th�s inflationary trend must be stopped He
urged the Council to take steps to help �top this inflation.
Mayor Nee explained that it used to be that the ma�ority of the mo m es needed for the
�City budget were obtained through the taxes. This is no longer true. The City has
been constantly working to obtain the monies for the budget from other sources.
He explained that the City �s doing everything in their power to help stop th�s rising
trend in taxes, but the legislature is the place where the controls have to be put on.
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Mr. Nerrmann expla�ned to Mr. Pr�editis that his valuation of estimated market value
for 1977 was based on the average ten (10) per cent increase in structure value and
twenty (20) per cent increase in land value. His property will be physically
re-evaluated in 1978 for the taxes payable �n 1979.
Mayor Nee potnted out that the assessor's office keeps a record of all sales so they
have comparisons to work with. The figures prove that although the law says properties
are to be evalua�ed based on their market value, that the assessor's estimated market
values are actually running about eighty-nine (89) per cent of true market value.
Mr Prieditts had no other ob�ections.
EM N0. 8--MRS. LES ZIMMER, 7348 SYMPHONY STREET NORTHEAST, LOT 12, BL
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Mrs. Zimmer said that they felt the�r estimated market value was way too high compared
to values placed on property owners in their neighborhood. Their estimated market
value in 1972 was $26,260 and in 1977 is $46,310, with a 1977 limited market value of
$44,777. She said they had added on and made improvements to their home, but did
not feel they should be penalized for making improvements. She also sa�d that a
neighbor of theirs had a valuation $10,000 higher than the value on their home at the
time they purchased �t. Now their home is valued at $10,000 more than the nei9hbor's
property.
Mr. Herrmann explained that the new Fiscal Disparity law hit School District No. 16
very hard, and very little of this money comes back to Fridley. This is one reason
for the increase. Mr Herrmann also said that it was difficult to believe that there
would be such a difference in the valuation of their home and that of the ne�ghbor's
to whom they were comparing. He asked if they would mind stepping back to the
Assessor's office, as they would be glad to compare year-by-year to see if such a
situation were possible.
The Z�mmer's said they would do this, and Mayor Nee asked them to return to the
meeting when they had checked thraugh the records, to see if they had resolved their
complaint.
After checking with the assessor's records, the Z�mmer's d�scovered that they were
comparing their 1977 valuation with the 1976 valuation on the neighbor's property,
which answered their questions. They had nothing further to discuss.
ITEM N0. 9--HENRY ZIMMER, 4021 CALIFORNIA STREET NORTHEAST, LOT 3, BLOCK 1, WILSON
ADDITION. PLAT 59592, PARCEL 100
Mr. Zimmer said that his estimated market value for 1977 is $33,070, wi�h a limited
market value of $31,905, and he feels this is too high. He explained that he had
,suffered structural damage on his property when the Railroad was blasting when they
put in their new swttching yard across the street fran his property. He had received
a letter from the Ctty saying that there was nothing more they could do about it.
Mr. Zirr¢ner appeared before the Board of Review last year with this complaint, and
a motion was made and carried to allow him a$2,000 reduction in estimated market
value.
Mr. Herrmann explained that h�is year Mr. Zimmer's property received the average
ten (10) per cent increase on structure and twenty (2Q) per cent increase on land �ust
as three-fourths of the City did, but this increase was based on the lower market
value with the $2,000 reduction.
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Mr. Zimmer said that he had been afra�d that though they had g�ven him the reduction
last year, they had put it back on this year.
The Councilmembers discussed the situation. None of the few homes involved in this
situation have sold, so there are no comparable sales to refer to.
Councilman Fitzpatrick said he was not trying to talk negatively about Mr. Zimmer's
property, but he felt w�th the noise and smoke annoyance from the railroad yard that �
it would be difficult for Mr. Zimmer to sell his home for a fair price. Mr. Zimmer
answered that he likes his home and feels somewhere else his home would not be out
of line as far as the present valuation, but the drawback of Tocation does affect
the value.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to increase Mr. Zimmer's estimated market value for
1977 only $1,000 over what it was in 1976, because he feels this man's property has
not increased in value at the same rate as everyone else's has. Seconded by Council-
woman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unan�mously.
ITEM N0. 10--GERAL➢ MOYLAN, 5237 LINCOLN STREET NORTHEAST, LOT 2, BLOCK 3, MARIAN
HILLS A��ITION, PLAT 56744, PARCEL 1850
Mr. Moylan said he is petitioning for a reduction in his 1977 estimated market value.
He stated that his market value rose from $33,540 in 1974 to $38,580 in 1975, a
fifteen (15) per cent �ncrease; that it rose to $46,865 in 1976, a twenty-one point
four (21.4) per cent increase; and that it rose to �52,105 this year, an eleven point
two (11.2) per cent increase. He said this totals a forty-seven point six (47.6)
per cent increase from 1974 through 1977, and that he has realized an eighty-two
(82) per cent increase since 1972. The present value on the land is $11,855, and on
the siructure is $40,250. Mr. Moylan was of the opinion tnat no lots in his vicinity
had sold for as much as the value placed on his land. His home has 1,196 square feet
on the main floor, a gravel driveway, and a double tuck-under garage, with the original
plywood external finishing.
Mr. Herrmann explained that part of Mr. Moylan's incrase was due to the fact that
sp7it-entry homes were valued too low, as sales proved that people were paying more
for this particular type of buildin9. For this reason, the Council directed the
assessor's office to raise the market values on this type of home.
Councilman Fitzpatrick said he could understand why Mr. Moylan questioned the percenta9e
of increase, but was of the opinion that the actual market value placed on the property
was a fair one, and that he could sell his house for more than this value.
It was the consensus of the Board of Review that the market value placed on Mr.
Moylan's property was a fair value, and they recorronended no change.
The following people came to the Board of Review meeting but after discussin their
questions with a representative from the Assessor's office, did not feel they wanted
to present themselves before the Board of Review. Their names are included in case
they do decide to petition for changes in their valuations
(1) ALLEN MESSERLI, 5505 WEST DANUBE ROAD NORTHEAST, LOT 9, BLOCK 2, INNSBRUCK
NORTH 2ND ADDITION, PLAT 56355, PARCEL 300
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Mr. Messerl� fe7t his valuation was too high
PETERSDN (PROPERTY STILL RECORDE� IN NAME OF ANNA �A�IS), 6191
Mrs. Peterson felt her valuation was too high.
(3) MRS. LLOY� LA POINTE, 5909 SECOND STREET NOR'
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Mrs La Pointe's problem relaied to the fact that they had a tax freeze on their
property and this year it was removed by the County. This is something which
has to be taken up with the County and not the City Board of Review.
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(4) FRED M. LIMESAND, 1409 - 76TN AVENUE NOR7HEAST, LOT 24, BLOCK 3, MEADOWMOOR
TERRACE. PLAT 56793. PARCEL 3560
After discussing his property with a representative from the Assessor's office
he seemed to have no questions or complaints.
(5) DENNIS PITKANEN, 6430 RIVERVIEW TERRACE, PART OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1, VEIT'S ADDITION,
PLAT 59451, PARCEL 150
After discussing his property with a representative from the Assessor's office,
he seemed to have no questions or complaints.
(6) A. DOUGLAS STURGILL, 5331 FIFTH STREET NORTHEAST, LOTS 24 AND 25, BLOCK 15,
HAMILTON'S ADDITI�N TO MECHANICSUILLE, PLAT 56159, PARCEL 4520
Mr. Sturgill felt his valuation was too high.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to continue this Board of Rev�ew meeting to Monday
evening June 6, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a vo�ce
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee declared this portion of the Board of Review meeting recessed at 10•50
p.m., May 18, 1977.
Respectfully su6mitted,
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' Patricia Sykes
Approved: 6J6/77
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William J. Nee
Mayor