04-20-06 BRITEM 3_3
CITY OF OTSEGO
BOARD OF REVIEW
APRIL 20, 2006
6:30 PM
OTSEGO CITY HALL
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the 2006 Board of Review Meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the 2006 Board of Review Meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber,
and Jessica Stockamp. Absent: Mark Thorsted
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk; Pete Merges,
Otsego City Assessor and from Wright County's Assessor's Office were Randy DesMarais
and Tony Rasmussen.
2. Comments by the Wright County Assessor.
Randy DesMarais explained the purpose of the Board of Review and reviewed what has
been going on for valuations in Wright County and Otsego.
3. Comments by Otsego City Assessor, Pete Merges.
Pete Merges explained that this Board of Review Meeting is to discuss 2006 property
valuation for taxes payable in 2007 and that if needed, any property site reviews will be
done on Wednesday, April 26 starting at 10 AM.
4. Review valuation of property owners from the County Sign Up List.
Martin Mayerchak
14640 72nd Street NE
118-065-001040
EMV $317,800
Mr. Mayerchak said his valuation went up 8% this year and 15% the year before with
no improvements and he doesn't feel he could sell it for this amount.
Pete Merges went over the lot and house valuation. Tony Rasmussen explained the
taxable amount versus the estimated market value.
CM Heidner motioned not to change this property. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
Floyd Goenner
8013 Nashua Avenue NE
118-500-292200
EMV $1,273,000
Mr. Goenner feels the valuation is too high with 15 to 20 acres of wetland. Mr.
DesMarais said this is under Green Acres showing 6 acres of wasteland. He suggested
they review the aerial maps and check with the FSA.
Mayor Fournier motioned for the assessors to review this property.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
2006 Board of Review, April 20, 2006. Page 2.
Keith Knutson
6630 Odean Avenue NE
118-500-332401
EMV $241,700
Mr. Knutson was concerned with the school levy. Mr. DesMarais explained there was a
school levy approved and suggested he contact his school district.
Mr. Knutson stated he feels his home is worth more than $241,700 and is worried the
government is going to make him move and not pay him enough. He wants to build a
new home but wants better service from the City. He feels his property value is too low
because of the issues going on in the neighborhood.
Mayor Fournier motioned to take no action. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Dan Limoseth
118-500-164401
14975 95"' Street NE
EMV $34,000
Mr. Limoseth said this is not a buildable lot and is valued too high.
CM Heidner motioned to lower the valuation of Parcel Number 118-500-
164401 to $19,500. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
Toni Seroshek
10410 Kahler Avenue NE
118-121-001080
EMV $317,900
Ms. Seroshek feels her valuation is too high because of all the erosion problems.
Mayor Fournier motioned to have the assessors review this property.
Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
Tom Nichols
VFW
7350 Quaday Avenue
118-500-263201 EMV $1,241,500 19 acres
118-500-263200 EMV $1,018,000 14 acres
Mr. Nichols stated that these parcels are valued too high and that the buildings are
listed on the wrong parcel.
Mr. DesMarais that the increase for one parcel was because the Green Acre was
removed as the Elk River/Rogers VFW Post does not qualify for Green Acres. They
need to meet with the County Attorney regarding a non-profit exempt qualification.
The parcel with the building is treated as non -homestead commercial.
The Council encouraged that they go to the County and get a non-profit exempt status.
CM Scharber motioned to change the County Information to reflect the
building on the correct parcel. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor.
Motion carried.
2006 Board of Review, April 20, 2006. Page 3.
Joe Ebner
10177 Parrish Avenue
118-030-000150
EMV $137,400
Mr. Ebner state the valuation is too high since if his house burnec
wouldn't allow him to rebuild because he is located in the Flood Plain.
Pete Merges went over the valuation which is $50,000 on the lot and
house and he feel that as long as the house is being lived in there
burden.
down the City
$87,400 on the
should be a tax
Mayor Fournier motioned to lower the lot valuation to $45,000. Seconded by
CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned that next year the assessors set all the lots in this flood
plain on Parrish Avenue at $45,000. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor.
Motion carried.
5. Review any letters received
LETTERS stating their valuations are too high
118-800-343101
EMV $290,600
Christopher Swanson
6320 Jason Avenue NE
Pete Merges recommended lowering.
Mayor Fournier motioned to reduce the valuation by $8,700.00. Seconded by
CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Jeff Lindenfelser
9058 85th Street NE
118-800-222300
Land EMV $20,000/acre
Pete Merges said this land should be at $18,200.
CM Heidner motioned to reduce the land to $18.200 per acre. Seconded by
CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
Debra McLain
7158 Quarry Avenue NE
118-085-000004
EMV $160,000
CM Scharber motioned to reduce the valuation to $157,500. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
Anthony Pedersen
7079 Quail Avenue NE
118-085-000168
EMV $165,900 for 2007
2006 Board of Review, April 20, 2006. Page 4.
CM Heidner motioned to reduce the 2007 valuation to $161,600. Seconded
by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
Pete Merges stated he will review this whole area next year.
118-196-010120
Lot 12 Block 10 Arbor Creek 2nd
Wagenaar Homes Inc.
EMV $225,000
He has it listed for $212,900.
Pete Merges has comps higher than this home and lots are going for $90,000.
Mayor Fournier motioned to take no action. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Ken Nathe
118-178-000010
Nathe Addition
EMV $1,488,900
Tony Rasmussen said the Nathes
they have on the County records.
provided a survey showing less buildable land than
Mayor Fournier motioned to reduce the valuation to $1,144,000. Seconded
by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mike Larson
118-500-353208
EMV $521,400
The Council agreed not to reduce since this property is being used for an Industrial Use.
Mayor Fournier motioned to take no action. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Pete Merges gave his resignation to the City Council as of the 2007 Board of Review
Meeting. Pete said he has enjoyed working with all the Town Boards, City Councils and
staff.
6. Continue Board of Review to the May 8, 2006 (City Council Meeting)
(Within 20 days of the Board of Review Meeting of April 20, 2006)
CM Scharber motioned to continue the Board of Review to May 8, 2006.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
8:56 PM
Mayor Larry Fournier
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, Clerk