ITEM 3.2CMinutes 5.6.2019ITEM 3_2G
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
May 6, 2019
5:30 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 5:37 PM due to difficulties with the recording
system. It should be noted that although the recording system indicated it was functioning
properly, when the audio was checked after -the meeting, there was no recording.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Jason Warehime, Tina Goede, Corey
Tanner, and Tom Darkenwald. City Administrator: Adam Flaherty; City Planner: Daniel Licht;
Administrative Assistant: Kelly Thelen. Attending from the Wright County Assessor's Office:
Wright County Assessor Tony Rasmuson, Assessor Lori Thingvold, and Assessor Mike
Vanderlinden.
1. Review Valuations of Property Owners. (Continued from April 22. 2019
Daniel Limoseth, 14975 95th Street NE, 118-500-164401 and 118-500-211100.
Assessor Mike Vanderlinden noted regarding PID 118-500-211100, referenced a handout
distributed to the Council. He mentioned that after physical inspection of the property and
completion of a comparable sales grid, that Wright County recommended a decrease in the
value from $168,500 to $163,000. Mr. Limoseth commented that it still represents an increase
of $14,600 (9.8%) from the previous year, and that the percentage was higher than the
average within Otsego.
Assessor Mike Vanderlinden noted regarding PID 118-500-164401, referenced a memorandum
from City Planner Licht, which confirms that this lot is able to be built upon, and therefore are
recommending no change in value. CM Darkenwald commented that this memorandum
confirms the lot is buildable, and City Planner Licht confirmed. Mr. Limoseth noted there were
errors in the memorandum regarding the PID numbers. City Planner Licht apologized and said
he will update and provide the accurate version to the property owner tomorrow. Mr. Limoseth
provided his email address to City staff.
CM Warehime motioned to reduce the value for 118-500-211100 as recommended
by the County to $163,000. Second CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion passed.
CM Darkenwald motioned to leave 118-500-164401 value remain unchanged at
$50,000. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion passed.
Thain Spar, 6868 O'Dean Avenue NE, 118-500-331200;
Assessor Mike Vanderlinden referenced a handout distributed to the Council. He mentioned that
after physical inspection of the property there were changes in the amount of square footage of
the house and garage; additional value added for a 3/4 bathroom in the basement; an additional
fireplace; and finally, there were 7 acres of land changed to tax exempt wetlands. Assessor
Mike Vanderlinden commented that the land value decreased, but the home value increased
due to these factors. He further referenced the handout and completion of a comparable sales
grid, and that Wright County recommends no change in value.
Mr. Spar addressed the Council and stated that he disagrees with the recommendation. He
distributed a packet of materials to the Council, including real-estate data from his realtor within
the City. Mr. Spar also provided a background on the purchase of his home, stating he feels
that he paid too much for his home at the time of purchase. He explained the rationale behind
the distributed materials and that he thinks the data does not support the value
recommendation from the County.
Mr. Spar questioned the Wright County comparable sales grid and adjustment factors for: pools,
effective year built, time adjusted sales and build quality. Wright County Assessor Rasmuson
and Assessor Mike Vanderlinden explained those factors to Mr. Spar and the Council.
City Council members commented on how it is difficult to support a reduction from the County
recommended value based upon the information provided by Mr. Spar. After additional
discussion and deliberation:
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjust the value for 118-500-331200 to $717,900.
Second by CM Goede. Motion failed 2-3. Mayor Stockamp, CM Warehime and CM
Tanner opposed.
City Council members recommended Mr. Spar obtain an appraisal and bring his appeal to the
Wright County appeal meeting on June 17th . County Assessor Rasmuson reminded Mr. Spar he
will need to schedule his appeal for that meeting.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to leave 118-500-331200 value remain unchanged as
recommended by the County at $728,900. Second CM Tanner. Motion carried 3-2.
CM Darkenwald and CM Goede opposed.
2. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:49 PM.
ATTEST:
Kelly Thelen, Administrative Assistant
Mayor Jessica Stockamp