05-09-1994 Board of Review MinutesCITY OF OTSEGO MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, IN THE COUNTY OF WRIGHT,
AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENE)
MAY 9, 1994 - 6:30PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. MAYOR NORMAN F FRESKE WILL RECONVENE THE BOARD OF
REVIEW MEETING:
Mayor Norman F Freske reconvened the Board of Review Meeting of April 21, 1994 at
7PM on May 9, 1994 at 6:30PM.
ROLL CALL:
NORMAN F FRESKE, MAYOR, RON BLACK AND LARRY FOURNIER,
COUNCIL, DOUG LINDENFELSER AND FLOYD RODEN COUNCIL WERE
ABSENT.
PETE MERGES, CITY ASSESSOR WAS PRESENT AS WAS ELAINE BEATTY,
DEPUTY CLERK/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR,
Pete Merges explained each property and recommended to the Board as follows:
(See Exhibit A Summary from Randal L. DesMarais, Assistant Wright County Assessor)
BILL AND VICKI OLSON - PID #118-500-202101
This property was reviewed and there is only a cellar under the house. They
recommended reduction of the value of the basement of $3,100.00. Value was
$57,800 before. Recommended reduction of 1994 market value of $54,700.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE ASSESSORS
RECOMMENDATION TO REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE BILL OLSON
RESIDENCE FROM $57,800 TO $54,700. LARRY FOURNIER SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
EARL C AND RUTH COOK - PID #118-026-002150
Mr Cook told Pete that the 3 -season porch had been on there for 12 years. When they
revisited this site, Pete said he remembered being there last year. The 3 -season porch has
screens and windows, but is unheated. They recommend no change in value.
LARRY FOURNIER MOTIONED AND RON BLACK SECONDED TO NOT
CHANGE THE VALUE FOR EARL C AND RUTH COOKK, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
CITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENING) OF MAY 9,1994
AT 6:30PM - PAGE 2 -
ELVA J CROW - PID #118-037-001070
The home was remeasured and an error was found. It was assessed at 28X60 when it
actually measured 26X56 or a difference of 224 Sq Ft. They found an Air Conditioner
that had not been assessed. Recommended reduction of the 1994 market value of
$5,900.00.
RON BLACK MOTIONED THAT THE MARKET VALUE ON THE ELVA J
CROW RESIDENCE BE REDUCED FROM $63,400. TO $57,500. LARRY
FOURNIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
KEVIN J AND LINDA M. WOLF - PID #118-035-001060
When reviewed, it was found to have been calculated incorrectly on the size. It was
recorded at 1,152 sq ft when it should be 1,248 sq ft. After refiguring the
recommendation is a reduction of the 1994 estimated market value of $7,600.00.
LARRY FOURNIER MOTIONED AND RON BLACK SECONDED TO REDUCE
THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF KEVIN AND LINDA WOLF FROM $50,700. TO
$43,100. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RANDY AND BROOK THORESON - PID #118-031-001120
Ken Yager of the County office calculated the book value, fair condition $4,200. and
average condition of $6,000. With the property it adds $2,500. to $4,000, as opposed to a
park setting. $8,000. was the Assessors suggestion for value of the home. The Board
motioned to reduce the garage by $1.00 per square foot. After adjustments the
recommendation is a reduction in the 1994 market value of $1,400.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDED VALUE
REDUCTION FROM $39,200. TO $37,800. THE VALUE OF THE GARAGE
NEXT YEAR SHALL BE AS IF IT WERE COMPLETED. LARRY FOURNIER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DUANE D GLOEGE - PID #118-024-003120
After viewing, it was found that more depreciation was needed on this house.
Recommended a reduction of the 1994 market value of $2,700.
LARRY FOURNIER MOTIONED TO REDUCE THE 1994 MARKET VALUE
FROM $86,200. TO $83,500. FOR DUANE D GLOEGE. RON BLACK
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW RECONVENING OF MAY 9,1994 AT
6:30PM - PAGE 3 -
MORLEY AND VIVIAN BRECHLIN - PID #118-033-001090
After viewing the property on a drive-by, the Assessors both agreed the Brechlins got a
good purchase. The property sold in 1991 for $42,000. May 21, 1994 Sheriffs
Certificate shows $19,950. The Brechlins purchased it for $9,900,on March 15, 1993.
Recommendation is no change in the 1994 estimated market value.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE ASSESSORS
RECOMMENDATION OF NO CHANGE IN THE MARKET VALUE. LARRY
FOURNIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION BY RON BLACK, SECONDED BY LARRY FOURNIER TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7PM.
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Wright County Assessor
TO OTSEGO CITY LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW;
Wright County Government Center
10 N.W. 2nd Street
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313.1193
Phone: (612) 682-7367 / (612) 682-7368
Metro: (612) 339-6881
FAX: (612) 682-6178
May 5, 1994
Pete and myself reviewed the properties on April 28, 1994 whether
it was rain and snow did not matter. After reviewing the
properties we refigured based on our Judgments of that day and
based on the 1994 schedules. Our suggestions are as follows.
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Rnadal L. DesMarais
Assistant Wright County Assessor
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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Bill & Vicki Olson
8789 Nashua Ave. N.E.
Elk River, MN 55330
PID #118-500-202101
Pete and Randy reviewed the property on April 28, 1994 with Mr.
Olson. Basically we found a cellar area not a basement area.
After making the adjustments, we suggest reducing the estimated
market by $3,100.
Land
Buildings
Before
$ 24,600
33,200
1994
After
Land
Buildings
$ 24,600
30,100
$ 57,800 $ 54,700
Earl C. & Ruth Cook
14427 89th St. N.E.
Elk River, MN 55330
Re: PID #118-026-002150
Pete and Randy reviewed the property on April 28, 1994 with Mr.
Cook. We rechecked our numbers and feel the estimated market value
for 1994 assessment of $82,300 to be reasonable. No change is
suggested for the 1994 assessment.
Elva J. Crow
14030 82nd St. N.E.
Elk River, MN 55330
PID #118-037-001070
Pete and Randy reviewed the property with Ms. Crow and her daughter
on April 28, 1994. We remeasured the home and found an error. The
home was assessed as a 28 x 60 = 1,680 sq . ft. when it actually
measured 26 x 56 = 1,456 sq . ft. making a d i fferenoe of 224 sq. ft.
We also found there to be central air oonditioning which was not
assessed. After making the above mentioned adjustments, we suggest
a reduction of $5,900.
Before
Land $ 20,000
Buildings 43,400
Total
Estimated
Value
1994 After
Land
Buildings
$ 20,000
37,500
$ 63,400 $ 57,500
Kevin J. & Linda M. Wolf
8331 Needham Ave. N.E.
Elk River, MN 55330
PID #118-035-001060
Pete and Randy reviewed the property on April 28, 1994 with Mrs.
Wolf. We found the house as being assessed as 1,152 sq. ft. when
In fact It Is 1,248 sq . ft. It was not measured Incorrectly but
calculated incorrectly. We also found an 8 x 24 lean on the garage
which was not assessed. The lot Is and has been somewhat under
water for much of the year. The home has had some leakage and does
not appear to be a good quality home.
After refiguring the buildings and adjusting the land value, we
suggest a reduction of the 1994 estimated market value of $7,600.
Before 1994
After
Land $ 20,000 Land $ 15,000
Buildings 30,700 Buildings 28,100
Total
Estimated
Value $ 50,700
$ 43,100
Pete has suggested he review for 1995 assessment some other lots
In the area that may have a water problem.
Randy & Brook Thoreson
14377 87th St. N.E.
Elk River, MN 55330
PID #118-031-001120
Pete and Randy drove by the Thoreson property on April 28, 1994.
After having Ken Yager of the County office who does the valuation
of mobile homes within the mobile home parks calculate the book
value, basically gave a range on the mobile from fair condition
$4,200 to average condition of $6,000. Ken agrees the mobile
setting on a piece of property adds from $2,500 to $4,000 as
opposed to setting In a park. Our suggestion Is to value the
mobile at $8,000. Also the Board moved to reduce the garage by
$1 .00 per square foot. After making the above adjustments, the
reduction would be $1,400.
Land
Buildings
Total
Estimated
Market
Value
Before
$ 20,000
19,200
1994 After
Land $ 20,000
Buildings 17,800
$ 39,200 $ 37,800
The decking and utility shed did not change.
Duane D. Gloege
9502 Parkington Ave. N.E.
Elk River, MN 55330
PID #118-024-003120
Pete and Randy reviewed the property with Mr. Gloege on April 28,
1994. We found there to be more depreciation needed on this house.
After making that adjustment and refiguring with the 1994 schedule,
our suggestion Is a reduction of $2,700.
Before
Land $ 20,000
Buildings 66,200
Total
Estimated
Market
Value
1994 After
Land $ 20,000
Buildings 63,500
$ 86,200 $ 83,500
Morley & Vivian Brechlin
14576 84th St. N.E.
Elk River, MN 55330
PID #118-033-001090
Pete and Randy drove by the Brechlin property on April 28, 1994.
We both feel the Brechlins got a good purchase. Randy did check
the CRV and it appears to be correct per what the bank seems to
give for information. The property sold in 1991 for $42,000. The
sheriff's certificate on May 21, 1994 shows $19,950 and shows
Brechlins purchasing for $9,900 on March 15, 1993.
Our suggestion Is no change in the 1994 estimated market value.