04-27-1983 CC MIN
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION'S MEETING
HELD AT THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S ROOM
APRIL 27, 1983
Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Counci1members Gunkel, Schuldt, and Engstrom
Members Absent: Counci1member Duitsman
Mayor Hinkle opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and introduced Mr. Ty Bischoff, Chief
Assessor for Sherburne County.
Mr. Ty Bischoff, explained that the purpose of the Board of Equalization Meeting is
to review the 1983 assessed value of property for property taxes payable in 1984.
Mr. Bischoff further indicated that should any person present have questions or
problems with their 1983 property tax, that would have to be addressed through
the abatement process with the County.
Mr. Bischoff reviewed the property tax process, the homestead
increased taxes and the process of establishing market value.
reviewed the formula for determining taxes. A list of people
meeting is attached.
credit situation,
Mr. Bischoff also
attending the
The following persons appeared before the City Council for specific review of
the valuation of their property.
Mr. George Cowles, Parcel No. 117-000-241205
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO DROP THE VALUATION OF MR. COWLES PROPERTY,
#117-000-241205, BY $50,000 BASED ON THE LOWERING OF THE VALUE BECAUSE OF
THE SURROUNDING AREA. COUNCILMEMBERGUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 3-0.
Daniel Trudeau, Parcel No. 115-070-020060
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO LEAVE THE VALUE AS APPRAISED UNLESS THE APPRAISER
CAN GAIN ADMITTANCE TO THE PROPERTY AND REAPPRAISE IT. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT
SECONDED THE MOTION~ THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
Donald Johnson, Parcel No. 117-110-030130
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO DECREASE THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY TO $84,000, THE
SAME AS LAST YEAR, BASED ON THE DECREASE IN VALUATION BECAUSE OF THE SURROUNDING
AREA. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
It was suggested that the Building and Zoning Administrator follow up with an
inspection of the area, and notification of the residents to clean up the area.
Mr. Walter Piwowar, Parcel No. 115-050-040016, 115-010-000220, 115-050-050000,
and 115-050-030090.
MAYOR HINKLE MOVED TO REDUCE THE COMBINED VALUE OF THE PRECEEDING FOUR PARCELS BY
$1,400 TO A COMBINED VALUE OF $19,000. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
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April 27, 1983
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Dr. Sommers, Parcel No. 115-025-070010. Discussion was carried on regarding the
appraised value of Dr. Sommers' house, and it was agreed that Dr. Sommers would
allow the appraiser to enter his home for a full appraisal on the following
Friday at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING UNTIL THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING,MAY.2, 1983. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION PASSED. 4-0.
Mr. David Guimont, Parcel No. 117-210-020070.
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COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPRAISED VALUE AS APPRAISED. COUNCIL-
MEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3~1. COUNCILMEMBER
ENGSTROM OPPOSED.
Mr. Walter Johnson, Parcel No. 115-025-010020
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE MR. JOHNSON'S HOMESTEAD CREDIT FOR THE
PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPRAISED VALUE AS APPRAISED.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO REDUCE THE VALUE ON PARCEL NO. 115-025-010010
TO A $2.00 PER SQ. FOOT VALUE, FOR A VALUE OF $19,200. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
Mr. Earl Hetrick, Parcel No. 115-110-020010.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO REDUCE THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE HOME BY $5,000.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED. 4-0.
Mr. James Pe11icciotti, Parcel No. 117-090-020060
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPRAISED VALUE AS APPRAISED.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING
TO THE MAY 2ND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGFORCOMPLETION.COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED. 4-0.
Respectfully Submitted
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