050399 CC BR MinCITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE BOARD OF REVIEW 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
MONDAY, MAY 3,1999 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. RECONVENE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Love; Councilmembers Garfunkel, Stover, Lizee and Zerby; City Assessor
Tom Carroll
B. Review Agenda
Lizee moved, Garfunkel seconded to accept the agenda as presented. Motion passed 510.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• A. Board of Review Meeting Minutes - April 19,1999
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded to approve the Board of Review Meeting Minutes of
April 19,1999 as presented. Motion passed 510.
3. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION REGARDING CITY ASSESSOR'S
RECOMMENDATIONS
The City Council proceeded to discuss the reviews conducted by the City Assessor, addressing
citizens in attendance at this meeting first.
Paul & Linda Kilker, 27505 Brynmawr Place, PID 31-117-23-14-0033. Mr. Carroll presented
comparables to support the Assessor's valuation of the property. Mr. Kilker refuted the
comparables as higher quality homes and referred to the comparables he had presented at the last
meeting.
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded approving the value recommendation of the City
Assessor for PID 31-117-23-14-0033 for Paul & Linda Kilker, 27505 Brynmawr Place.
Motion passed 510.
Sondra Schaefer, 23115 Summit Avenue, PID 34-117-23-43-0015. Mr. Carroll presented
• comparables supporting the land value arrived at by the Assessor.
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Councilmember Garfunkel questioned the comparables, as the lot sizes presented are varied.
Also, the review states that the subject property has a "better view" which is very subjective.
Mr. Carroll stated that the comparables are for indicating land values and can be broken down by
square foot. In regard to the view, the site is elevated which commonly provides better view.
Councilmember Stover questioned why the building and land are separated, as houses and land
are a package deal.
Mr. Carroll pointed out that the request from the last meeting was restricted to land value, which
is why the review was focused on that.
Mayor Love stated this case is unique and very difficult to decide on, as the land value has
appreciated at such a rapid pace and the building not nearly as rapidly.
Garfunkel moved, Stover seconded approving an adjustment in the value of PID 34-117-23-
43-0015 to $202,000 for Sondra Schaefer, 23115 Summit Avenue. Motion passed 510.
• Jim Stringini, 27780 Brynmawr Place, PID 31-117-23-13-0034. Mr. Carroll presented
comparables supporting the valuation determined by the Assessor. Other properties used were
considered inferior in quality, however.
Mr. Stringini presented comparables of homes on the lake with similar square footage, which are
valued less than his home which is located off the lake.
Councilmember Zerby pointed out that there are five homes from this neighborhood being
contested and wondered if this was coincidence or should be looked into more in depth.
Mr. Stringini answered that his neighborhood has been over valued for taxes this year in
particular.
Garfunkel moved, Lizee seconded approving the value recommendation of the City
Assessor for PID 31-117-23-13-0034 for Jim Stringini, 27780 Brynmawr Place. Motion
passed 510.
Dan Fields, 1010 Holly Lane, PID 35-117-23-44-0008. Mr. Carroll presented comparables
from next door to the subject property in support of the valuation made by the Assessor.
Mr. Fields rebutted Mr. Carroll's comparables and cited the comparables he had presented at the
• last meeting where Lakeshore footage is valued lower than his. He also pointed out that his
property is not subdividable, as the Assessor's comparables are.
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Councilmember Zerby questioned why 1050 Holly Lane was valued less per square foot than
other homes of the same type.
Mr. Carroll explained that he uses sales values to compare, as opposed to market values as Mr.
Fields is using.
Lizee moved, Stover seconded approving the value recommendation of the City Assessor
for PID 35-117-23-44-0008 for Dan Fields, 1010 Holly Lane. Motion passed 4/1. Zerby
opposed.
Steve Paulson, 27585 Woodside Road, PID 31-117-23-14-0038. Mr. Carroll presented
comparables to support the valuation determined by the Assessor.
Mr. Paulson addressed the Council, pointing out that in this neighborhood the values have been
near what was paid for homes approximately five years ago. His home, however, has been
valued approximately $36,000 over what he paid four years ago.
Mr. Carroll explained his figures, how he used nearby comparables, and the land and building
• values, to arrive at his valuation.
Zerby moved, Stover seconded approving the value recommendation of the City Assessor
for PID 31-117-23-14-0038 for Steve Paulson, 27585 Woodside Road. Motion passed 510.
Kenneth Dawson, 5880 Boulder Bridge Lane, PID 31-117-23-42-0027. Mr. Carroll had not
had a chance to review this property, and will do so at a later date.
Mr. Dawson briefly explained that he had paid $450,000 in 1996, and the taxable value for 1999
was determined to be $499,000, with no changes or additions made to the house.
No motion was made as no review was available. Mr. Dawson indicated he understands his
options to go to the County Board and to have the City Assessor review the valuation.
Garfunkel moved, Stover seconded accepting the Assessor's recommendations on the other
properties listed as follows:
Jeff Fox
5270 Howards Point Road
Mark Flannery
• 27865 Brynmawr Place
PID 30-117-23-44-0009
PID 31-117-23-13-0031
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David Kraker
5640 Covington Road PID 36-117-23-24-0006
Bev Decker
5815 Brentridge Drive PID: 31-117-23-41-0028
Jim Suddendorf
27665 Brynmawr Place
PID: 31-117-23-13-0026
Constance White
27545 Brynmawr Place
PID: 31-117-23-14-0034
Scott Schipper
27540 Brynmawr Place
PID: 31-117-23-14-0037
S. Jacques
6060 Mill Street
PID: 35-117-23-34-0027
Patricia Rowley
28085 Woodside Road
PID: 31-117-23-24-0012
Roy Seamans
6115 Seamans Drive
PID: 33-117-23-33-0022
Mr. Burrett
5695 Minnetonka Drive
PID: 34-117-23-23-0002
James Stubbe
5750 Covington Road
PID: 36-117-23-13-0010
Motion passed 510.
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4. ADJOURN
Garfunkel moved, Stover seconded to close the Board of Review and adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Motion passed 510.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kristine Kitzman, Recording Secretary
TimeSaver Off -Site Secretarial, Inc.
OODYLOVE, MAYOR
JAAES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR