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04-27-09 BRCITY OF OTSEGO BOARD OF REVIEW MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009 6:30 PM OTSEGO CITY HALL 1. Mayor Jessica Stockamp will call the 2009 Board of Review to order. Mayor Stockamp called the 2009 Board of Review to order at 6:30 PM. Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber, Mark Thorsted and Tom Darkenwald. Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Tami Loff, City Clerk and attending from the Wright County Assessor's Office were Keith Triplett, Tony Rasmussen, Conrad Anderson and Wally Peterson. 2. Comments by the Assessor. Keith Triplett explained the purpose of the Board of Review was to review valuation and classification for 2010. He explained the authority of the Local Board. He also thanked City Staff for all their help. 3. Review valuations of property owners. Peder & Margaret Moe 16197 65th St NE PID 118-500-353203 EMV $305,500 Mr. & Mrs. Moe are wondering why their property value has doubled over the last few years. Mr. Triplett said they have their house for sale listed for over $400,000 which is more than their valuation. They said that the house was appraised at $250,000. CM Darkenwald asked when that was. Mrs. Moe said about 4 years ago. Mr. Triplett said the building market value is $74,300 and the land market value is $231,200. Council directed Keith Triplett to schedule time to review the property. Ken Nathe 101 Market PID 118-260-001010- EMV $899,500 PID 118-260-001020- EMV $670,800 Mr. Nathe said that the he felt value of land had dropped a lot since new MNDOT Bridge. They do not have the visibility they had before. Said they were on ground level and now they are in a hole. Now they have sewer and water which is a huge expansion. They are asking for reduction on the two vacant lots. CM Darkenwald said due to lack of visibility and location and unique nature he thinks they would be lucky to get $2.00 a sq foot. Mr. Rasmussen said the valuation is based on the lots being platted and having sewer and water. He said the valuation is discounted for being on the east side of Highway 101. CM Darkenwald motioned to set at $300,000(118-260-001010). Seconded by CM Thorsted. Motion carried 4-1. CM Heidner opposed. CM Darkenwald motioned to set at $200,000(118-260-001020). Seconded by CM Thorsted. Motion carried 4-1. CM Heidner opposed. CM Heidner favored a reduction in value but not as much as approved. Dan Limoseth 14975 95th St NE PID 118-500-164401 EMV $14,400 He said in 2005 his attached vacant lot was $12,000 now up to $14,400. He said he cannot do anything with the lot. Mr. Triplett said they wanted to keep extra land the same value as other parcel. CM Heidner said issue is with this land is that it cannot be combined. Keith said he spoke with City Planner Daniel Licht and he said if he replatted could combined as one. Council directed Mr. Limoseth to schedule meeting with City Administrator Mike Robertson. Anatoliy & Liliya Mantsevich 1136579 th St NE PID 118-181-001010 EMV $227,500 Mr. Mantsevich said his property value dropped $66,000 in two years. Said value of house is dropping. Wondering if it is possible to reduce his property tax. City Administrator Robertson explained that this meeting has nothing to do with property taxes only property values, but after reviewing his tax statement he said that the only tax that had not decreased was the school tax, which was due to the referendum approval. Cheryl Pratt 8274 Oakwood Ave NE PID 118-034-001080 EMV $141,700 Mrs. Pratt feels that she is paying too much for taxes at almost $2000 this year. Mr. Triplett explained that this meeting is only for valuation. 4. Review any letters received. Martin Mayorchak 1464072 nd St NE PID 118-065-001040 Mr. Triplett read letter from Mr. Mayorchak. CM Darkenwald motioned no change. Seconded by CM Scharber. Motion carried 4-0. CM Thorsted was not present. Tom Ryan, Ryan Construction 1189374 th St NE PID 118-197-006090 Have had the lot for sale for more than 1 year. Mr. Triplett is adjusting the valuation to $36,900, which is less than the listed price for the property. 21 CM Heidner motioned to stay the same. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. Continue Board of Review to. CM Darkenwald motioned Continue the 2009 Board of Review to May 11th, 2009 at 6:30 PM. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:38 PM. Mayor Jessica Stockamp Attest: Tami Loff, Clerk 31