05-29-1973 TBM
ELK RIVER TOWN BOARD MEETING
MAY 29, 1973
The Board of Review was called to order by the chairman EL Specht. All members were present.
Dale Palmer first spoke to the group present. He explained Senior Citizens tax form. He said
legislature limited assessor to 5% increase in assessment. Dale stated that the taxes were increased
more than 5% so they will have to be lowered for 1974 tax. Robert Mitchell was first to appear for a
complaint. After and explanation low taxes are figured he was satisfied. Next Thomas Hipsag
appeared. He asked how valuation was increased. After the new low his assessment will drop to
where he is satisfied. Douglas Mathesen was next to appear. He asked if all are receiving the same
amount of raise. He was told that his would drop the same as all others. Lucille Schulke next
appeared. She was to qualify for the Green Acres. This will lower her tax. Mrs. Howard Kastendick
also failed to sign for Green Acres. Next was Merle Kratzke he was told his valuation in 1972 raised
due to upgrading. Kenwood Carr discussed his tax and felt he was fairly assessed. This being all that
appeared the meeting adjourned.
EV Rathbun
Clerk