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2. SR 05-14-2012 BOA~/ C'rty of Elk -,-~ River REQUEST FOR ACTION TO ITEM NUMBER Ma or and Ci Council 2• AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY May 14, 2012 Jessica Miller, Executive Secret /De u Ci Clerk ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED BY Decision on Appeals from Recessed Meeting of April 30, 2012 Tina Allard, Ci Clerk REVIEWED BY Cal Portner, Ci Administrator ACTION REQUESTED_ Board motion on each of the two properties listed in the attachment. Options for decisions include: ^ No change ^ Lower the value ^ Raise the value. ^ Notify a property owner of intent to raise the value ^ Change the classification BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION At the Apri130, 2012, Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting, there were two properties that the Board directed the county assessor to review. County Assessor Dan Weber and his staff will be present at the May 14 reconvene meeting of the Board of Appeal and Equalization to review and update the Board on those properties. Attached is a summary of the appeal and action taken by the Board on those parcels at the Apri130 meeting. ATTACHMENTS ^ Summary of appealed parcels continued to reconvene meeting on May 14. Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up POMEHEO 9Y ~~ Properties continued to reconvene meeting of Board of Appeal and Equalization on May 14. 2012 1. April Westgaard, Parcel Identification Number 75-111-2100 Councilmember Westgaard recused himself from this discussion. Ms. Westgaard stated that Plaisted Companies, Inc. is doing a wetland project on her property and she recently applied for wetland credits and was informed by the Army Corps of Engineers that the property is not currently being valued as wetland. She explained that according to the Army Corps of Engineers, the property is considered wetland even before the current project by Plaisted Companies, Inc. Ms. Hendrickson explained that only exempt wetlands are considered for appraisal purposes and the wetlands on Ms. Westgaard's property would not qualify as exempt wetlands. Ms. Hendrickson added that the current wetland project could qualify for wetland exemption and Ms. Westgaard should notify the assessing department once that project is complete. Ms. Botzek indicated that the area being discussed is currently valued as tillable/pasture and that she would be willing to review the property and see if a change to meadow or pond would be appropriate. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS FOR THE APPRAISER TO REASSESS PARCEL 75-111- 2100 AND REPORT BACK AT THE RECONVENE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 4- 0. Councilmember Westgaard abstained. 2. Gary Santwire, Parcel Identification Numbers 75-435-0630, 75-435-0640, 75-445-0120, 75- 547-0105,75-616-0110,75-762-0001,75-762-0003,75-762-0004,75-762-0005,75-762-0006,75- 762-0007,75-762-0008, and 75-616-0105 Mr. Santwire distributed a list of properties he believes are appraised at 25% over the value they would sell for on the open market. He explained that he has very few vacancies but due to market conditions and rent reductions, his income is down approximately 31%. He stated he would be willing to share his rent income information with the appraiser. Mr. Weber suggested that the appraiser meet with Mr. Santwire to reassess the parcels identified above and review Mr. Santwire's rent income and report back at the reconvene meeting. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN FOR THE APPRAISER TO REASSESS THE PARCELS LISTED ABOVE AND REPORT BACK AT THE RECONVENE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.