04-10-2017 CCMMeeting of the Elk River Board of Appeal and Equalization
Ver Held at Elk River City Hall
Monday, April 10, 2017
Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Olsen, and Ovall
Members Absent: Councilmember Westgaard and Wagner
Staff Present: Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller and Recording Secretary Jennifer
Johnson
Also Present: Assistant County Administrator/Commercial Assessor Dan Weber,
County Assessor Greg Olson, Residential Appraiser Krista Thoe,
Residential Appraiser Beth Boysen, Agricultural Specialist Kristi
Botzek, and Appraiser Shelly Maloney
I. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Board of
Appeal and Equalization was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Dietz.
2. Board of Appeal and Equalization
Greg Olson, Sherburne County Assessor, indicated the purpose of the Board of
Appeal and Equalization is to consider and review 2017 estimated market values and
property classifications for taxes payable in 2018.
Information was presented on the assessment procedures and statistics for the City
of Elk River 2017 assessments.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization heard appeals as outlined below
1. Marilyn Larsen, Parcel Identification Number 75-710-0034
Ms. Larsen was appealing the 2018 proposed value of her townhome of $145,000.
She purchased the unit for $118,000 in 2015 as a foreclosure and replaced the carpet,
painted two rooms, and installed two appliances. She currently rents the property.
Mr. Olson explained that the average sales in her plat were around $135,000 but
based upon the condition of the home when purchased and the fact that the repairs
were made before January 2, he would consider lowering the value of the house by
5%, lowering the home from $109,700 to $104,200.
Moved by Councilmember Olsen and seconded by Councilmember Ovall to
adjust the value of the parcel 75-710-0034 from $109,700 to $104,200 (building)
as recommended by the county assessor.
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Motion carried 3-0.
2. Chad Creed, Parcel Identification Number 75-530-0210
Mr. Creed was appealing the proposed property tax for his property for 2018 of
$133,400. He had questions regarding the fluctuation in value in 2016 at $129,600
and reduced in 2017 to $124,600. He indicated he replaced the furnace and air
conditioner, as well as replaced toilets, but stated the windows and exterior siding of
the home are in poor condition and needs to be replaced.
Mr. Olson explained Mr. Creed's home received a physical visit from the county on
May 14, 2015 and the value was decreased to $124,600 based upon that visit. His
property then received the standard 7% increase for 2018 that was applied for Elk
River. Mr. Olson didn't recommend lowering the value.
Moved by Councilmember Olsen and seconded by Councilmember Ovall to
make no change to parcel 75-710-0034.
Motion carried 3-0.
3. Smit Family Limited Partnership #3, Parcel Identification Number 75-
129-4400
Mr. Olson distributed a handout on the above parcel.
Moved by Councilmember Ovall and seconded by Councilmember Olsen to
adjust parcel 75-129-4400 from $47,400 to $25,600 as recommended by the
county assessor.
Motion carried 3-0.
4. Chad M. and Jacqueline P. Banack, Parcel Identification Number 75-978-
0260
Mr. Olson distributed a handout on the above parcel.
Moved by Councilmember Ovall and seconded by Councilmember Olsen to
adjust parcel 75-978-0260 from $104,000 to $78,000.
Motion carried 3-0.
5. Held, Kathleen A Held Living Trust, Parcel Identification Number 75-
838-0110
Mr. Olson distributed a handout on the above parcel.
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Moved by Councilmember Ovall and seconded by Councihnember Olsen to
adjust parcel 75-838-0110 from $101,000 to $55,300 as recommended by the
county assessor.
Motion carried 3-0.
6. Christopher Allen, Parcel Identification Number 75-673-0420
Mr. Olson distributed a handout on the above parcel.
Moved by Councilmember Oval] and seconded by Councilmember Olsen to
adjust parcel 75-673-0420 from $402,599 to $364,586 (improvements) as
recommended by the county assessor.
Motion carried 3-0.
7. SBH Properties, LLC, Parcel Identification Number 75-811-0125
Mr. Weber distributed a handout on the above parcel.
Moved by Councilmember Olsen and seconded by Councilmember Oval] to
adjust the zoning classification of this parcel from agricultural to commercial,
as recommended by the county assessor.
Motion carried 3-0.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River Board of Appeal and Equalization at 6:38 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jennifer Johnson.
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