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05-08-1990 Board of Review MinutesSTATE OF MN The Board of Review of the Town of COUNTY. OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 8 day of May, 1990 TOWN OF OTSEGO at 8:00 PM. Norman Freske, Chair- man, Floyd Roden and Douglas Lindenfelser, Supervisors, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Andrew Merges, Assessor, and Duane Swenson, Deputy County Assessor were present. The Board of Review was called to order by Chairman, Norman Freske, Robert Steinhaus, of 14598 NE 84th St. Lot 8, Block 1, Vasseur's 2nd Addition, feels the valuation of $45,100 is too high. Andrew Merges said the valuation of the home, a double wide did drop $6,000.00 from 1989, the lot is valued at $15,000. Andrew Merges said it is valued the same ac similar double wides. Andrew agreed to re -check his home. Michael Danielson, who owns Lot 5, Block 6, Mississippi Shores 4th Add. complained that his property is valued too high at $74,900. Andrew Merges said the valuation of the home increased by $1,500 as it is a split entry. Andrew agreed to re -check his home. Arlene Holen of Hylo Acres, said she is concerned about the increased valuation on the bare lots in Hylo Acres. Andrew Merges said all lots have increased to $10,000 for bare lots. On her own home, she said she does not have a full basement. Andrew Merges explained that basements are only $3.00 per sq. ft. She said the small building listed as a guest house is not, it is only a shed and in poor condition and the swimming pool is only a trout pool. Andrew agreed to recheck her property. Winifred Friendshuh, of Route 2, Box 103, Monticello, complained that the value of her Ag Land is too high. The taxable value increased from $43,500 to $48,400. Mr. Swenson explained the increase was due to the increase in the vallu.e of pasture land to the same as C tillable. Ronald Wright of 14311 - 91st St. Lot 5, Block 2, Great River Acres 1st Add, asked why his property increased by $6,000.00 Andrew Merges said Central Air increased the valuation by $1,200.00 and all homes were increased in valuation. Also the classification of the house was increased from a D6 to a D6.5. Michael Lenneman, of 9553 Parrish Ave., Lot 18, Block Mississippi Shores 2nd Addition is valued at $67,100. He said he purchased it for $57,000 as it is next to Co. 42 and will lose part of his lot due to construction of Co.42. He said the home is in need of repair. Andrew agreed to re- check his property. John Lenz, of 16234 Jarvis St., who owns the West 66 ft. of Lot 1, Block 1, Grupas's Addition, and 23 acres in Sec. 17 (LKots 3 & 4) complained that the valuation of the West 66 ft. of Loi: 1, Block 1, used as a driveway is valued at $6,700 and that is too high for a driveway. STATE OF MN COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO THE BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF OTSEGO, MAY 8, 1990 8:00 PM - Page 2- Motion by Norman Freske to reduce the valuation from $6,700. to $500.00 on condition that it is only .9 acres. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Robert Erickson, who owns Lot 4, Block 1, Walesch Estates 2nd Addition, complained that valuation of his property increased from $31,000 to $49,300. He said the sewer system is not working. Andrew recommended lowering the value of the lot from $15,000 to $11,200. because the sewer system 1Fr not working. Motion by Floyd Roden to reduce the valuation of Mr. Erickson's lot from $15,000 to $11,200. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Russell Gunderson of 14266 78th St Lot 13,Block 3, Waiesch 2nd Addition asked why his single wide mobile home has increased to $38,800 valuation. Duane Swenson said that his disability status has been approved and he will be getting a reduction in his taxes. Sandra Ernst of 6864 Jaber Ave., said that the taxable value is $114,400 on her home, the home is not completed and. has been appraised at $104,000. The appraiser said it needed $10,000 more to finish the home. Andrew Merges recommended reducing the valuation to $102,600 as it is 90% completed. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to reduce Sandra Ernst property to $102,600. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Ilene Thackeray, who owns Lot 11, Block 2, Vasseurs 3rd Addition, said the home on, the property is in bad condition, and would like to have it re -assessed. Andrew Merges said he would re -check her property. A letter was received from James Gerads who owns Lot 7, Block 1 and the West 45 ft of Lot 8, Block 1, Vasseurs, complained that the valuation was too high at $33,600. Andrew Merges recommended no change and the Town Board agreed. A letter was received from Timothy CJ.ark complaining that the valuatioin of his property has increased $9000 in two years and is now at $101,300. The valuation has only increased $2000 in the last 2 years and Andrew Merges recommended no change. The Board agreed. A letter was received from Craig and Robin Lindberg of 10381 Kadler Ave., Lot 9, Block 5, Island View, complaining that the valuation of their property has increased to $118,000 and the measurement of their home was wrong. Duane Swenson said the measurements were checked and corrected two years ago. The only increase is the overall 2% and Andrew Merges recommended no change and the Town Board agreed. Norman Freske said that he had been asked why the taxes on the Weber property on 80th St. were so high. Duane Swenson explained that it war; because it was non -homestead. STATE OF MN COUNTY OF WRIGHT TOWN OF OTSEGO THE BOARD OF REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF OTSEGO, MAY 8, 1990 8:00 PM - Page 3 - A call was received from Jim Talbot asking why the valuation of his island property had. increased so much. Duane Swenson said it was in the Assessors Book as pasture land and pasture land has increased to the same valuation as C tillable. He recommended having the County Assessor's Office check into the matter comparing similar situations and also into DNR regulations and restrictions on island property. The valuation had increased from $10,000 to $30,000. Donald Weidenbach had asked Andrew Merges why the taxes on a rental house on his farm had increased so much. Duane Swenson explained that rental homes on farms no longer receive an Ag Credit. The property is Parcel No, 214-100-231102. No one else appeared before the Board of Review. On motion the Board of Review adjourned. , Norman Freske, Chairman , Douglas Lindenfelser, Supervisor , Floyd Roden, Supervisor Attest: Jerome Perrault, Clerk