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04-22-1993 Board of Review MinutesSTATE OF MN The Board of Review for the City of COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego convened this 22 day of April CITY OF OTSEGO ^ 1993, at 700 PM. Norman F. Freske, Mayor, Doug LindoDfelsor, Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier, Council Members, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Judy Hudson, Seoretary, Andrew Merges, Assessor, and Duane Swenson, Deputy County Assessor were present. The board of Review was called to order by MayoT� Norman F. Freoke, Duane Swenson explained that garage values were raised from $I2.00 to $15 00 a square foot for a good garage, from $10'00 to $12.00. a square foot for an average garage, from $0,00 to $9.00 for a poor garage. Screened porches were also raised from $25.00 to $30.00 a squaro foot for a good porch, 15.00 to 18 00 for an average porch, 10'80 to 12.00 for a fair porch. Concrete and asphalt driveways were also raised, asphalt from $500.00 to $700'00, concrete from $700'00 to $1,000.00' Add $200.00 more the driveway is extra long or extra wide. The first $72,000 of valuation is taken at 1%, over 72,000 of valuation is taken at 2% (homestead property). The sales ratio in Otsego was at 86% (market value compared to sales prices). State requirement is from 90% to 105%. The Board of Review can only review 1993 assessments, not previous years. Andrew Merges explained that some lots were raised quite a bit this year because they were below State guidelines. We will go back and review property. James Vetsch of 118-800-243202, in Sec. 24` Range 24, asked about his lot valuation. Andrew Merges explained that his lot valuation was raised from $10,000 to $15,000 to equalize it with comparable lots and the house valuation was raised by $900,00, No changes were made. Earl and Beverly Undordahl, of Lot 20, Block 2, Vasseurs lot Addition (1l8-032'002200), asked why the valuation was raised by $11,000.00. Andrew Merges explained that the garage was added which was not included before. They had their home appraised at $51,500 and the assessed valuation is $89,000' The Assessor will go out and re-check the condition of the garage. Motion by Floyd Roden to have the Assessor re-check the Underdahl property. Second by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Michael Yoakam, of Ll,B1, Miss Shores 3rd Add (118-025- 001010) inquired about his valuation. Andrew Merges expiained that his lot valuation was raised $5,000.00. No changes were made. James Iverson of L4, 81, Riverside Evergreens 2nd Add (118-047-001040) inquired about the large increase in his valuation to $100,600' Ho explained that he also raises evergreen trees and would like to have it classified as a farm' It was valued at $89,700 and is 6.73 acres. Andrew Myles explained that the vaLuation raid b�cauS� i� io CITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1993. Page 2 a river frontage lot. Motion by Floyd Roden to request the Assessor to re- check Mr . Iverson's property . Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Scott Hendrickson, of L23, 61, Mississippi Shores 3rd Add, inquired about his increase in valuation. Anclr w Merges explained that his lot valuation was raised $5,000.00 and his house was raised 2%. He considered it equal in valuation to comparable homes. No changes were made. Mrs. Michael Friese, of L6, 62, Halls Addition (118-018- 002060) inquired about her increase in valuation of over $6,000.00 to $75,000. Andrew Merges explained that her lot valuation was raised $5,000.00 Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Assessor re -check the Friese property. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Mernbers voted in favor of the motion. Julie Schoen ,._of L4, Bl, James Addition, (118.048-- 001040) asked about her increase in valuation to $98,300. Andrew Merges explained her lot valuation was raised $3.000.00 and her house was raised 2%. No changes were made. Craig Schrock, of L8, 64, Mississippi Shores 4th Add (118-040-004080) inquired about his increase in valuation from $81,000 to $86,100. Andrew Merges explained his lot valuation was raised $5,000.00 and his horse 2%. Wayne Thell, of 14186 -62nd St . , (118-500-333209) inquired about his increase in valuation. Andrew Merges explained that land valuation was increased $5,000.00. Mr. Thell complained that the mobile homes in this area lowered the valuation of his home. Motion by Larry Fournier to lower Mr. Thell's land valuation by $2,500.00. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Paul Goebel, of L4, 61, Vasseurs 2nd Addition (118--033-- 001040) complained about his increase in valuation to $92,200. Motion by Floyd Roden to have the Assessor re -check Mr. Goebel's property. Seconded by Larry Fournier all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. .James Cook, of 8014 LaBeaux Ave ( 118---800-243300) asked about his valuation increase of $5,000.00 to $76,200. Andrew Merges explained the increase was due to an increase of $5,000.00 in lot valuation. The house valuation was increased $5,000.00 last year. Motion by play Fournier to have the Assessor re -check the Cook horse. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in 'favor of the motion. Rodney Bengston, of L6, Bl, Otsego Acres 1st Add (118- 026-001060) 118.,.026 .001060) inquired about the increase in valuation of over $10.000 to $95,300.00. He said a similar horse in his area did not sell at $75 ,000. Andrew Merges said the house 1/4a smaller then h i :w book showed. I,.0I_i.n: of I i !;o have the ,1)::-E,4•_,,ssoi CITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1993. Page 3 check Mr. Bengston's property. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Michael Gregorson, of Ll, 84 Vasseurs (118-031-004011) inquired about his valuation increase of over $20,000 to $62,400. Andrew Merges agreed this should be re -checked. Motion by Floyd Roden to have the Assessor re -check ;the Gregorson property. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Dorothy Olson, L3, 81 Olson Acres, inquired about the valuation of her property at $43,200. It is non -homestead. Andrew Merges said the lot was valued at $23,000 and the house at $20,000. The house is quite old. Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Assessor re --check the Olson property. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Scott Kohler, of 10348 -- 99th St. (118-121-005100 and 118-121-005110) inquired about the valuation of $145,600.00. It is a new home and Mr. Merges said he paid $159,000 for it, a 2350 sq ft home, located in Island View Estates. Andrew Merges said there was a mistake in the measurement of the 2nd story. Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Assessor re- check the Kohler home. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Kohler also inquired about his second lot which is unbuildable and valued at $5,000.00. Buildable lots in this area are valued at $18,000.00. The Council suggested that he consider combining the lots. This one is Lot 11. Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to lower the valuation of the lot to $2,500.00. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Mernbers voted in favor of the motion. Tarni Adams, of L8, 82, James Addition (118-048-002080) said her valuation at $112,900 was higher than the neighboring homes. The house was raised $2,000 and the lot $3,000. Andrew Merges explained that her home was larger and comparatively valued. No changes were made. Loren Blackwell, (118-047-001010) of 7746 NE River Road, complained that his valuation increased from $137,000 to $152,000. Andrew Merges explained that the increase was due to it being a river front lot. Andrew Merges compared it to a similar house and it was valued $5.00 per sq. ft. higher. Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Assessor re -check Mr. Blackwell's house. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted n favor of the motion. Walton VanFleet , of L6 82, Hylo Acres (118-019-002061) inquired about his valuation of $102,300. He said his lot is 1 1/2 acres and his neighbor` are over 2 acres. He also owns Outiot A which has been classified as unbuildable and valued at $5.,000.00. He was advised that he should come in to the City Hall and re -check the status of the lot . No changes were made at this time, Blanch i3a'rsody, 118-010 )39010, of the Otsego Townsi.Lo CITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1993. Page 4 complained that her home was valued too high at 91,600. Andrew Merges said the new home was valued at $45,000 and the old house at $18,000. She has started removing the old house and is being charged for 2 buildable lots which should be checked. Motion by Floyd Roden to have the Assessor re •-ckeck the Barsody property. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. John DeMars, of 8790 Mason Ave., (118-500-191206) asked about his increase in valuation of $32,000 to $99,400. Andrew Merges said there was an error in measurement of the house. Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to have the Assessor re- check the DeMars property. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. . Neal Luedke , of L2, 81, Vasseurs 3rd Add. has a mobile home on a lot that is considered unbuildable because of water problems. The lot..and mobile are valued at $29,200.00 Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to lower the land value to $10,000.00 and the home to $5,000.00 Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Luther Quanrud, of L3, 86, Mississippi Parkwood, asked about the increase in valuation of $7,100 to $148,000. Andrew Merges said the lot was valued at $30,000 this year, an increase of $3,000.00. The house is a 200 sq. ft. 2 story home. Mr. Quanrud said according to this Realtor, the house was over valued. Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Assessor re -check Mr. Quanrud's house. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Larry Fournier to cancel Mr . Bengston's appointment for a re -check as he said the measurements are correct. Second by Floyd Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Loren and Arleen Nagel, of L20, 82, Vasseurs 3rd Add. ( 110-0.34--002200) inquired about the valuation of their home. Andrew Merges agreed this home should be re—checked. Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to have the Assessor recheck the Nagel home. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all. Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Bill Olson, of 8789 Nashua Ave., (118-500-202101) asked why his valuation was increased so much. Andrew Merges explained that the classification was changed from Ag to Residential. There was a steel shed that. was included that was not on his lot and valued at $4,400.00. Motion by Floyd Roden to remove the steel shed frorn his property description. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members toted in favor of the motion. Steve Goenner, , of 7815 Nashua Ave., (118-500-292101) informed that his lot was smaller than recorded by .2 of an acre, 1.07 acres instead ot 1-26 acres, The Assessor said he _.oi.Jid chawi ; j'i< JLC_`e on ;rrir rll =1` CITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1993. Page 5 Motion by Floyd Roden to correct the size of the lot on the tax record and also that of his father, Floyd Goenner, whose land the lot was split off. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Member voted in favor of the motion. Fred Watts, of Lot 15, Black 2, Vasseurs 2nd Addition. (118.033-002150) inquired about the valuation to $58,,_900 on his mobile home and lot. He felt 40,000 would be enough. Andrew Merges agreed it should be check. Motion by Floyd Roden to re -check the Watts property. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Tirn Boerger of L2, B2, Mississippi Shores 1st Add. ( 118-023--002020) inquired about the increase in his valuation to $82,100. Andrew Merges explained that his lot valuation was increased $5,000.00. Mr. Boerger said he thought the house was valued too high. Andrew Merges said the valuation was comparable to . imi1ar homes. Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Assessor re -check Mr. Boerger's house. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Boerger decided not to request the re -check Larry Fournier withdrew the motion and Floyd Roden withdrew his second. James Gerard, of 14398 NE 85th St., complained that his valuation at $37,600. was too high. Andrew Merges said the mobile and lot were in excellent shape. No chanes were made. Kathyrn Johnson of 8932 Odell Ave., wrote a letter complaining that her valuation (on 118-018--002010) was raised form $67,500 to 73,400. Andrew Merges said her lot was raised $5,000.00 and her home by 2%. Motion by Floyd Roden to leave the valuation at $73,400. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in • favor of the motion. Valerie Anderson, of 14682 84th St (118-033-001-5-) wrote a letter to complain that her valuation of $75,800 should be reduced to $60,000, claiming that there are mobile homes around her. Andrew Merges said that her valuation was comparable to others. Motion by Larry to leave Ms. Anderson's valuation at .$75,800. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. David Munn wrote a letter to the Assessor complaining that this house and 5 acre lot was valued too high at $75,900. Mr. Merges said that he paid $85 ,000 for the property. Motion by Doug to have Mr. Munn's valuation at. $75,900. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. .7t?rry, L1.nden'f el.s r , 118-800-224401, had inquired what his house and lot were val.0 at_ , Mr . Wn-ges said that .Terry CITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1993. Page 6 Lindenfeiser's home was valued at $84,500 and the lot at $10,000 which was comparable to similar homes. Motion by Norman F. Freske to leave Mr. Lindenfelser's valuation the same. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. On motion the Board of Review adjourned. , NORMAN F. FRESKE, MAYOR , DOUG LINDENFELSER, COUNCIL , FLOYD RODEN, COUNCIL , LARRY FOURNIER, COUNCIL Attest Jerome Perrault, Clerk JP/ jeh