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THE MIN[TTES OF THE FRIDLEY BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 18,
1994
The City Council met as the Board of Review and the meeting was
called to order by Mayor Nee at 7:34 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Billings, Counailman Schneider, and
Councilwoman Bolkcom
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Mayor Nee stated that he has a problem with his voice and asked
that Mayor Pro Tem Schneider conduct the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Schneider stated that the Council will conduct two
meetings this evening, the Board of Review and the Regular City
Council meeting. He stated that the purpose of the Board of Review
meeting is to heaY from residents who wish to appeal the assessed
value placed on their property.
Mr. Leon Madsen, Assessor, stated that the Board of Review meeting
is held annually to allow residents the opportunity to speak
regarding the 1994 values placed on their properties for taxes
payable in 1995. He stated that the Board of Review can either
re-affirm the value or increase or decrease the value. He stated
that those property owners not satisfied with the ruling of the
Board of Review can further appeal to the County Board of
Equalization which will be meeting on June 17, 1994.
Mr. Madsen stated that he has spoken with a numher of residents and
answered questions on the values of their properties. He stated,
however, that there are two appeals which the Council should
consider this aveninge
MR. LEVI PHILLIPS. 1632 RICE CREEK ROAD:
Mr. Madsen stated that the first appeal is from Mr. Levi Phillips,
1632 Rice Creek Road. He stated that this property has a value of
$44,900, and it is recommended that the value be re-affirmed. Fie
stated that Mr. Phillips sent a letter to the County Assessor's
Office which was forwarded to the City.
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Mr. Madsen stated that he determined the value using several
methodse He stated that one method was to consider the entire
parcel with the structure and land as one entity. He stated that
the struCture on the property is 20 feet by 20 feet. It was built
in 1949 and is in poor condition. He stated that the value of both
the structure and the land is $44,900. He stated that another
method used to determine value was based on two sites for a value
of $46,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Schneider stated that if there was not a structure
on this parcel, the land value itself would exceed the value of
$44,900, which has been plaoed on this property.
Mr. Phillips was not present at this meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to receive the letter from
Mr. Phillips. Seconded by Councilwoman 3orgenson. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Schneider declared the motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to re-affirm the value placed on
Mr. Phillips° property at 1632 Rice Creek Road at $44,900.
Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Pro Tem 3chneider declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MR. MCGINNITY. OWNER OF PROPERTY AT 124 LONGFELLOW STREET:
Mr. Madsen stated that Mr. McGinnity, 7783 Tyler Street, Spring
Lake Park, has voiced his concern about the value of $75,400 placed
on property he owns at 124 Longfellow Street. He stated that this
property is lacated immediately adjacent to the railroad tracks and
across the tracks from Park Construction. He stated that this is
a unique situation, and he would like additional time to review the
value placed on the property.
Mr. Madsen sta�ed that he has spoken with Mr. McGinnity and advised
him that this could be handled in several ways; to either continue
this meeting or, if there are no other cases, there would be no
continuation of thei Board, and Mr. McGinnity would have the right
to appeal to the County Board of Equalization. He stated that Mr,
McGinnity was satisfied that this value would be reviewed.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to re-affirm the value placed on this
property at 124 Longfellow Street at $75,400. Seconded by Council-
woman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem
Schneider declared the motion carried unanimously,
No other persons were present to protest the values placed on their
property.
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MOTION by Councilwoman Jorqenson to adjourn the meeting of the
Board of Review. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Schneider declared the motion
carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole Haddad
Recording Secretary
William J. Nee
Mayor