04-26-2001 CC MIN - BOR MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
BOARD OF REVIEW
HELD AT THE SHERBURNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
County Staff Present:
Vice Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Kuester, Motin, and Tveite
Mayor Kdinzing
City Clerk Sandra Peine
John Cullen, Chief Deputy Assessor, Assessors Greg Olson and John
Gustafson
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Vice Mayor Dietz called the meeting of the Elk
River City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Chief Deputy Assessor informed those present that the Council will act as the local Board of
Review to hear complaints on property evaluations for the 2001 assessment payable in the
year 2002. John noted that there was an overall increase of 5% was applied to all Elk River
property.
Charles Burgess - 75-570-0134, L17, B1, Country. Crossing
Mr. Burgess indicated that his home is appraised higher than his neighbor who has
the same house as he does. He felt the homes should be appraised the same. The
assessor noted that the records show that Mr. Burgess' house is 47 square feet larger
than his neighbor's house which would account for the higher appraisal rate.
VICE MAYOR DIETZ MOVED TO HAVE THE HOUSE REMEASURED
WITH THE RESULTS BROUGHT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THAT THE COUNCIL WOULD MAKE DECISION AT THAT TIME.
COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
2. Ernie Toth - 75-103-4200
Mr. Toth noted that his property value increased from 162,600 to 170,000. He
indicated that he did not feel that he should be taxed on the barn and silo, as they are
no longer used. The assessor noted that the increase in taxes was based on the
overall increase for the city and that the barn and silo were not taxed.
The Council took no action.
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3. James Dalton, 75-585-0215, L3, B2, La£ayett¢ Woods
Mr. Dalton noted that his property value increased from 217,000 to 225,000. The
_Assessor noted that the increase was duc to the 5% overall city increase.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO TAKE NO ACTION AND
THAT THE ASSESSED VALUE REMAIN AT 225,000.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
City Council at 6:50 p.m.
City Clerk