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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1990
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Dobel, Schuldt, and
Kropuenske
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilmember Holmgren - absent due to a conflict of
interest
STAFF PRESENT: '
Sandy Thackeray, City Clerkj Jerry Kritzek, Assessor;
John Cullen, Assessorj Ty Bischoff, County Assessor
Mayor Tralle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Ty Bischoff, County Assessor, explained that the City Council is acting as
the Board of Review and is sitting in judgement of the work done by the
County Assessors office for taxes payable in 1991.
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Mr. Bischoff explained that property values have increased in Elk River. He
stated that due to this, a 5% blanket increase on property values has been
applied to Elk River properties and also that land adjustments have been
made. He stated that the State will not accept less than 90% of the
estimated market value to the sale price of the property.
The following cases were heard by the Board of Review:
1. Geor~e Klaers - 75-503-0738 - $107.900
Mr. Klaers questioned the reason his property value increased as much
as it did. He stated that his lot was in Brentwood but was not
wooded. John Cullen, Assessor, stated that he did not increase the
value of the home but did increase the value of the land. He indicated
that he did not differentiate between the wooded and nonwooded lots in
Brentwood.
COUNCILMEMBER
TO COMPENSATE
OF $104,900.
CARRIED 4-0.
KROPUENSKE MOVED TO REDUCE THE LAND VALUATION BY $3,000
FOR THE NONWOODED LOT, THEREBY LEAVING A TOTAL VALUATION
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
2.
Randall Lesnau - 75-514-0260 - $156.900
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Mr. Lesnau stated that his appraised value was within 95% of the market
value. He indicated that he has taken a sample of market values and
ratios that are much lower than 95%. He presented the samples to the
Board of Review for evidence. He stated that his contention is that
the system is not equitable in that not every home is assessed at the
correct rate and a lot of people are paying the burden for others.
Mayor Tralle explained that the City does not have enough assessors to
reassess all the properties in Elk River. He indicated that the goal
is to visit each home in Elk River at least every 4 years, and further
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stated that the City is making every attempt to make the system more
equitable. He informed Mr. Lesnau that he would present his
information to the County Board. John Cullen, Assessor, stated that he
did not increase Mr. Lesnau's home or land value but did increase other
homes and land in the area, and therefore, felt Mr. Lesnau was treated
fairly.
No action was taken on Mr. Lesnau's property.
3. Arlon Fuchs - 75-422-0120 - $105,900
Mr. Fuchs stated that his property value has increased 18% in a two
year period. He stated that his contention is the location of his
property. He stated that with all the commercial area being added to
the area along Dodge Avenue, and the fact that he is a corner lot, and
in essence a buffer to the other neighboring residents in Elk Hills
from the commercial area, that his property value is decreasing. Mayor
Tralle stated that he agreed with Mr. Fuchs.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO CHANGE THE PROPERTY VALUE OF PARCEL
#75-422-0120 TO $99,940, WHICH IS AN APPROXIMATE 5% REDUCTION.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.
Earl Hetrick - 75-422-0210 - $89,900
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Mr. Hetrick stated that he also lives in Elk Hills and feels that his
property value is decreasing due to the commercial area along Dodge and
due to the noise created from the commercial area. Mayor Tralle
stated that this is a unique situation due to the location of Mr.
Hetrick's lot, being that it is a corner lot which abuts the commercial
area.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO REDUCE THE VALUE OF PARCEL #75-422-0210
TO $85,700. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
5. Susan BlomQuist - 75-402-0240 - $64,800
Ms. Blomquist questioned the reason her
Ty Bischoff explained that there was
Assessment." He indicated that her
increased 5% and, therefore, her correct
property value increased 10%.
an error on the "Notice of
property value should have
valuation is $61,700.
6. Monica Jennin~s ~ 75-446-0110 - $59,400
Ms. Jennings questioned the reason for her increase in valuation. The
Assessor indicated that she received a 5% increase from last year.
No action was taken on this parcel of property.
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7.
Tom Hipsa~ - 75-428-0610 - $88,600
Mr. Hipsag stated that his property is rental property and is a
duplex. He stated that last year the Board of Review had voted to
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lower his property valuation and that this year it was raised. He
informed the Board that his property has been for sale for two years
and has not been sold and feels that his valuation is too high.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO LOWER THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF PROPERTY
#75-428-0610 TO $86,900 DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE DUPLEX AND BASED ON THE
SALES IN THE AREA. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
8. Blaise Kraljic - 75-405-1330 - $72.900
Mr. Kralj ic questioned the large increase of his property valuation.
Jerry Kritzek stated that there was an error on the "Notice of
Assessment" and that the correct valuation should be $69,300.
9.
Dave Plude - 75-417-0140 - $90.500 and 75-417-0140 - $1.200
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Mr. Plude questioned the valuation on his property. He indicated that
he had a market appraisal for his property which was much lower than
$90,500 and also stated that the other homes in the area were valued at
about $70,000. Councilmember Kropuenske noted that on the market
appraisal submitted by Mr. Plude, there was a notation indicating that
the value of the property would increase 11% - 18% after remodeling was
completed. Assessor Jerry Kritzek stated that he felt the assessed
valuation was fair based on houses in the surrounding area and the
improvements made to Mr. Plude's house.
No action was taken on this property.
10. Cynthia Mikunda - 75-434-0110 - $75.705
Ms. Mikunda did not question the valuation of her home but the amount
of taxes she paid last year. She stated that the amount increased by
about $400. The County Assessor recalculated Ms. Mikunda's taxes and
it was determined that the payable amount was correct.
11. Pete Rohlf - 75-432-0120 - $96.300
Mr. Rohlf indicated that he did not feel it was fair that his mInI
storage building was being assessed at a higher rate than other
surrounding mini storages in the area. Assessor Kri tzek stated that
the reason for the high assessment was due to the quality of the
building. Mr. Rohlf stated that he built the building this way because
of Council request and does not feel it is fair that he should be
penalized for the quality of building he built. Discussion was held
regarding the number of units rented out. Mr. Rohlf indicated that the
entire building was not rented out. The Board of Review recalculated
the valuation based on income and consented that the property be
assessed at $94,300.
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COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO LOWER THE LEVEL OF ASSESSMENT ON PARCEL
#75-432-0120 TO $94,300 DUE TO A RECALCULATION BASED ON INCOME.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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12. Phillip Tenenbaum - 75-423-0001 - $255.900 and 75-423-0002 - $362.500
Mayor Tralle indicated that he received a letter from Mr. Tenenbaum
stating that he would like both values decreased because they are older
buildings and he is experiencing a high vacancy rate.
The Board of Review discussed the case. It was the consensus that no
change be made because the assessed value of the apartments was
comparable to others in Elk River.
13. Frank No~el - #75-425-0110
Assessor Ty Bischoff received a letter from Frank Nogel stating that
his assessed value had increased $11,100 and felt that the value should
not have increased.
The Board of Review took no action on this case property.
14. Ronald W. Lan~behn - #75-002-4315. 75-002-4410. 01-027-3101
Assessor Ty Bischoff distributed a letter received from Mr. Langbehn.
Mr. Langbehn stated in his letter that the taxable value on his home
had increased 24.8% in one year. He also indicated that he added a
blacktop driveway, brick front to his home and a black top driveway.
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The Board of Review took no action on this property.
15.
N. Kastendick - 75-422-0340 - $89.300
Mr. Kastendick appeared before the Board of Review and questioned the
assessed value of his property.
The Board of Review took no action because Mr. Kastendick's property
was assessed comparable to other properties in the area.
16. Russell & Linda Norha. #75-435-0640 - $639.500
Mr. Gary Santwire appeared before the Board of Review representing
Russell and Linda Norha. Mr. Santwire stated that the assessed value
on the property was too high.
The Board of Review took no action on the Norha property because the
assessed valuation was comparable to similar properties in the area.
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADJOURN.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Board of Review adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Sandra Thackeray
Recording Secretary