04-21-08 BRCITY OF OTSEGO
BOARD OF REVIEW
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
6:30 PM OTSEGO CITY HAIL
1 Mayor Larry Fournier will call the 2008 Board of Review to order.
Mayor Fournier called the 2008 Board of Review to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jessica Stockamp, Mark
Thorsted and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, Clerk/Zoning Administrator and
attending from the Wright County Assessor's Office were Keith Triplett, Tony Rasmuson and
Wally Peterson.
2. Comments by the Assessor.
Keith Triplett explained the purpose of the Board of Review to review valuation and
classification payable 2009. He also explained the authority of the local Board. Mr. Triplett
said the history period for the 2008 Board of Review is from October 2006 through
September of 2007. Next, he went over his 2008 City of Otsego Assessment Memo
(attached).
3. Review valuations of property owners.
Cynthia Dols
1554879 th St NE
PID 118-090-002040
EMV $262,600
Ms. Dols explained that the 2008 EMV was $283,000 and was reduced to $262,000 but she
feels the valuation is still too high.
Keith Triplett explained that Ms. Dols valuation decreased by about 7.5%, which is typically
higher, decrease than what other properties are receiving. He also said she paid $265,000 for
this property in 2005.
Mr. Triplett said that all across the City valuations went down 5% except for Ag buildings.
James and Cindy Clemens
1247165th Street NE
PID 118-194-003050
EMV $264,800
Mr. Triplett said this property was reviewed and the classification was wrong and
recommended lowering the valuation to $220,300.
Peter & Siriluk Tulisaari
7566 LaSalle Avenue NE
PID 118-197-002070
EMV $338,200
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Mr. Tulisaari said he talked to Keith Triplett today as he was concerned with the Star Tribune
article. He just wanted to compare his valuation to others. He now understands and just
attended this evening to listen and is fine with his valuation.
Mark and LuAnn Helgeson
10200 Kadler Avenue NE
PID 118-121-006170
EMV $256,800
Mr. Helgeson said, just like Mr. Tulisaari, was attending to observe and listen.
Mr. Triplett said there were some inaccuracies to the current valuation and recommended a
reduction of $9,400 down to $247,400.
PHONE CALLS
William and Roxanne Harstad
13575 89th Street NE
PID 118-086-001040
EMV $344,500
Mr. Triplett received a phone call from Mr. Harstad and in reviewing this property he
recommended a reduction of $13,100 for a total valuation of $331,400.
ACTION
Cynthia Dols
15548 79th St NE
PID 118-090-002040
Mayor Fournier motioned to lower the valuation to $262,000 as recommended by the City
Assessor. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
James and Cindy Clemens
1247165th Street NE
PID 118-194-003050
CM Heidner motioned to lower the valuation from $264,800 to $220,300 (building).
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
William and Roxanne Harstad
13575 89th Street NE
PID 118-086-001040
CM Heidner motioned to reduce the valuation from $344,500 to $331,400 (building).
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
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4. Review any letters received.
Linda Talbot
James Talbot
17800 River Rd NE
PID 118-500-361300
EMV $4,123,700
Mr. Triplett said he made an error by erasing depreciation on building which made the
valuation go up and recommended lowering the valuation to $3,953,100.
CM Thorsted motioned to restore the depreciation on the building therefore lowering the
valuation to $3,953,100. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
S. Continue Board of Review to April 28, 2008.
(Must be held within 20 days of April 21, 2008).
CM Thorsted motioned to adjourn the 2008 Board of Review. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All
in favor. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
Attest:
Judy Hudson, Clerk
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