2024.04.23 Special City Council Minutes (LBAE)SPECIAL OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
6:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order:
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmembers: Jeff Dahl, Brittany Moores, and Ryan Dunlap,
City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, City Planner Daniel Licht, and
City Clerk Audra Etzel, Absent: Councilmember Tina Goede.
1. Local Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Comments by the Wright County Assessor's Office.
Tammy Anderson, Assistant County Assessor; Jaimee Jensen, Appraiser; Mathew DeVriendt,
Appraiser; and Adam Bloomquist, Appraiser.
Assessor Anderson presented the 2024 Assessment Overview PowerPoint that was included in
the packet.
CM Dahl asked how can a resident provide proof of their valuation. Assessor Anderson said
they start by asking the property owner to verify the data to determine the property is listed
correctly, and if the data is correct they are asked to provide sales comparisons, market
analysis, or an appraisal in the sales time period, and their office reviews the data provided.
Appraiser Jensen reviewed the 2024 City of Otsego Assessment Summary that was included in
the packet.
CM Dunlap asked how often homes are appraised. Appraiser Jensen said their office is required
to appraise 20% of the properties every five years.
Appraiser DeVriendt had one value reduction recommendation based on inspection of the
respective property and has had discussion with the property owner, who have previously
agreed to the reductions, and is looking for a motion to approve:
David I<limesh• 11.8-500-214300; value of $295,600 reduced to $276,300.
CM Dahl motioned to reduce the value based on inspection and recommendation from the
County Assessor's Office as noted, seconded by CM Moores. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
Assessor DeVriendt has a list of class change recommendations based on inspection of the
respective properties and has had discussions with the property owner, who have previously
agreed to the class change, and is looking for a motion to approve:
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Paul Moriarty; 118-800-141100; class change from 4c(12) SRR cabin to 2a Agricultural and,
Paul Moriarty; 118-800-141101; class change from 4c(12) SRR cabin to 2a Agricultural and,
Paul Moriarty; 118-800441406; class change from 4b(4) Unimproved Res Land to 2a
Agricultural.
CM Dahl motioned to change classification Useon inspection and recommendation from
the County Assessor' as noted, seconded by CM Moores.
CM Dunlap asked what their new tax classification rate would be. Assessor Anderson noted the
change would go from 1.25% to 1%, noting there may be some state implications.
All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
Opened to property owners in attendance:
Corey Tanner, 7952 Palm�ren Avenue NE 118-073-002090, had a visit last year from the
assessor's office last year and was wondering if he needed to reach out to their office each
year? Appraiser Jensen said the issue is noted on the record and does not need to be
addressed going forward. Mr. Tanner asked about the appraisal process. Appraiser Jensen said
it is a mass appraisal based on data; if a resident appeals, they typically go on site to inspect.
Mr. Tanner asked about the land value. Jensen said a larger lot is considered a wash for a city
lot and a value is applied equally, not based on size. Assessor Anderson explained that some
subdivisions can be based on square footage.
Eugene Goenner, 420 Birch Street, River Falls, WI, 118-500-194400, has agricultural land within
the City and his value is proposed to increase 3387o. Mr. Goenner noted there has been no
change to the property and would like a consideration since the use of the land has not
changed. Assessor Jensen said the property is adjacent to a new development and near
utilities.
City Planner Licht said Mr. Goenner's property is outside the west sewer district for utilities and
not proposed to be expanded to this property for 5-10 years. Assessor Anderson and Appraiser
Jensen said a letter from the City outlining the future of the property will help support their
recommendation along with other data to make a recommendation for an AG value.
Assessor Anderson said Green Acres protects those farming near developing land and from
rising property values; there is a three year pay back if the land is sold while under the Green
Acres program. Assessor Anderson noted the Green Acres values are set by the State.
Mayor Stockamp motioned for no change to the value for PID 118-500494400, seconded by
CM Moores. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
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CM Dahl asked about the homestead exclusion formula. Assessor Anderson reviewed the
formula and the different programs that will impact valuations less than $500,000, Assessor
Anderson also explained the Homestead Exclusion included in the packet.
2. Adjourn.
CM Dahl motioned to close the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization and adjourn the
meeting at 6%58 p.m., seconded by CM Moores. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
Jes�"ica Stockamp, Mayor
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