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051194 CC BR Min ,. ,. .. CIlY OF SHOREWOOD BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1994 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 7:00 P.M. . MINUTES 1. CONVENE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brancel at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Brancel; Councilmembers Benson, Daugherty, Lewis and Stover; Deputy Clerk Naab; City Assessors Erickson, Wilde, Haller, Mott, and Navratil; and Hennepin County Senior Appraiser Atchison. 2. BOARD OF REVIEW Mayor Brancel explained that testimony will be taken at this meeting and following review by the City Assessors, action will be taken by the Board at a reconvened meeting scheduled for May 23, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Residents may appeal the Board's decision to the County Board of Assessors. Joyce Unruh 23080 Stratford Place PID: 35-117-23 33 0020 . Unruh explained she had filed an abatement and was told by the County it was approved, however not for the amount she had requested. Erickson explained the abatement was for the 1993 valuation and the Board could not deal with that at this time. Unruh stated she was also opposed to her 1994 valuation. Bob Rascop 4560 Enchanted Point PID: 30-117-23 33 0034 Rascop felt that the 16% increase to his valuation was excessive and asked for his property to be reviewed. Lola Jensen 4880 Rustic Way PID: 26-117-23 140021 Jensen' explained her valuation increased over 10% and they did not make any improvements. She explained she lives on a fixed income and these increases make that very difficult. She asked that her property be reviewed. Cathy Blackowiak 4860 Femcroft Drive . She requested a review of her property. PID: 26-117-23 140068 . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 11, 1994 Page 2 of 8 Darlene Dollmann 4815 F erncroft Drive PID: 26-117-23 14 0029 Dollmann felt they were being priced out of their homes because of the market demand for houses in this area. She asked that her valuation be reviewed. Kris Thayer PID: 25-117-23 44 0057 5345 Shady Hills Circle Thayer explained they have owned the property for three years, during which time the valuation had basically remained the constant but taxes had increased $200 per year. The 1994 valuation was incr~ased $15,000. She expressed concern about what the taxes would be with the increased valuation. They purchased the property in October 1990 for $135,000. William Kock 22845 Murray Street PID: 34-117-23 43 0009 Cook noted his valuation had increased approximately 12%. The land value had increased 36% from $40,000 to $55,00. He questioned the valuation of the bungalow next door at $95,000. He noted the other adjacent property just sold for $260,000 with a land valuation of $52,000. He stated this property is a better lot and his property is one-third wetland. Erickson noted they consider the entire property when setting valuations, and do not increase just the land or building values. Tim Guerre 5815 Echo Road PID: 33-117-23 41 0019 He stated he purchased the property in January of 1994 for $117,000. The property was in disrepair and he has had to do alot of work. The 1993 valuation was $124,000 and the 1994 $126,000. He felt once the property was improved it would be worth this amount, but not in the present state. He asked that the valuation be lowered. Howard Voigt 25760 Smithtown Road PID: 32-117-23 14 0027 Voigt stated his valuation has increased approximately 10% each year. He asked if he should expect this to continue at this rate. He asked that his valuation be reviewed. Mayor Brancel recessed the meeting for from 8:00 to 8:05 p.m. Allan Johnson 5865 Strawberry Lane PID: 32-117-23 42 0008 . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 11, 1994 Page 3 of 8 Johnson explained his valuation increased 9% in 1993 and 21% in 1994 to $146,000. The property adjacent to his is comparable and valued at $121,000. He asked that his property be reviewed. Howard Kushmar 26720 Edgewood Road PID: 29-117-23 34 0003 Kushmar felt that sales have increased dramatically due to the special financing created by the government. He felt that sales should not affect his property values and noted his increase was over 10%. He asked to meet with an assessor to discuss the methodology and his valuation. Renee' Foster 5595 Eureka Road PID: 33-117-23 22 0015 Foster stated her 1993 value was $96,000 and the 1994 value is $113,700, a 20%+ increase. Foster explained the house is 100 years old and in need of repair. She noted many things were not disclosed to her at the time of purchase, and it will take a large amount of funds to repair those items. She felt this should be taken into consideration when determining her valuation and asked that her property be reviewed. Bruce Ebner 5670 Vine Hill Road Pill: 36-117-23 14 0058 Ebner stated he was told by the City Assessor that due to the Land Equalization Study done his land value had increased 8%. He felt this was unfair due to the fact that he lives on a semi-collector street with alot of traffic. His 1994 valuation is $160,000. He asked that his property be reviewed. Charlie Fox 5660 Vine Hill Road Pill: 36-117-23 14 0059 Fox pointed out his 1994 valuation increased 17% or $26,000. The Land Equalization Study increased his land valuation $10,000, which he did not think was reasonable for the same reasons as Ebner had stated. He noted comparables within in the area range from $155,000 to $165,000; and two recent sales in the area were $138,000 and $155,000. He asked that his property be re-evaluated. John Coverdale 26930 Beverly Drive Pill: 32-117-23 33 0005 . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 11, 1994 Page 4 of 8 Coverdale explained a recent appraisal valued his residence at $97,000; the 1994 valuation is $114,000. He said if the sale next door is used to calculate the valuation, this was unfair as the former owner refunded the buyer $20,000 due to problems with the house. He asked that his property be reviewed. Edward C. Snyder 26640 Smithtown Road PID: 32-117-23 24 0010 He stated his home increased from $116,000 to $129,000 within one year. The house is 100 years old and has deteriorated. He questioned how newer homes can be compared with older. Erickson explained the method used in grading older homes. Snyder asked that his home be reviewed. Kate Lynch-Bix 25545 Orchard Circle Pill: 28-117-23 33 0031 Bix explained they purchased the property 12 years prior with the intent that they would purchase the vacant parcel adjacent. However, they were unable to acquire the vacant property, and after that sale found out their property was a "flag" lot and not what they thought they had purchased. Also, the residence is in need of major repairs. The 1994 valuation increased 9 1/4% or $20,000. She asked that an assessor inspect the property and take into consideration these factors. Midge Lockovitch 25620 Smithtown Road Pill: 32-117-23 14 0032 Lockovitz indicated her valuation increased $9,000 from $90,000 to $99,000. Wilde had told her he would reduce the valuation by $5,000, but she felt it should be reduced further. She said her realtor felt the property would sell for $84,000. Myrle Mackenzie 5975 Glencoe Road Pill: 34-117-23 31 0028 Mackenzie said her valuation had increased $11,000 to $132,000. The neighborhood is not the homogeneous type as there are duplexes and differing sized homes, therefore making it a less desirable neighborhood and reduce the valuation. Janet Cradit 6040 Brand Circle Pill: 33-117-23 43 0008 she stated her valuation has increased $17,000 within 2 years. She said her neighbors' homes are each valued at approximately $40,000 less. She felt these properties were comparable and her valuation should be reduced. '. . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 11, 1994 Page 5 of 8 Terrance McNally 20390 Excelsior Blvd Pill: 25-117-23 34 0020 McNally requested that his valuation be reduced as the house was built in 1920 and is smaller in size. He noted his valuation has increased $9,000 or 15% over 2 years. Cathy Peterson 23660 Gillette Curve PID: 34-117-23 23 0008 Peterson noted Mott had agreed prior to the meeting to decrease the 1994 market value, which had increased 10% or $11,000. Mayor Brancel recessed the meeting from 9:20 to 9:23 p.m. Pat Klasen 5825 Brentridge Drive Pill: 31-117-23 41 0029 Klasen explained they purchased the property in March 1991 at which time it was appraised at $166,000. They paid $174,000. She stated their home is the smallest in the neighborhood. The 1994 valuation is $217,200. Haller had agreed to reduce the valuation to $206,700, but she explained the limited market value would remain the same and therefore the market value would be increased again next year. She asked that this be re- evaluated. Dwight Clement 20775 Garden Road Pill: 26-117-23 11 0042 He stated the 1993 value increased $6,000, the 1994 $9,000 to $121,000. He said the residence needs much repair, and he recently had it appraised at $112,000. He asked that it be reviewed. The following people signed in at the meeting to register their appeal but chose not to speak at the meeting: Richard Hoyt 5710 Ridge Road Pill: 36-117-23 24 0008 Bernice Brooks 21195 Radison Road PID: 35-117-23 13 0029 Jane Shafer 23880 Smithtown Road Pill: 34-117-23 23 0048 BOARD OF REVIEW May 11, 1994 Page 6 of 8 . Roger Lubke PID: 34-117-23 32 0010 5915 Minnetonka Drive Julie Simondet PID: 25-117-23440041 5390 Shady Hills Circle Dorothy Lane PID: 35-117-23 14 0004 5660 Christmas Lake Pt Pat Heniff PID: 36-117-23 43 0031 6175 Sierra Circle Ben Morgan, Jr. PID: 25-117-23 24 0006 4946 Devonshire Circle Dan Puzak PID: 34-117-23 23 0040 23830 Smithtown Road Gary Karkhoff PID: 34-117-23 23 0017 23605 Gillette Curve . Nick Johnson PID: 32-117-23 13 0038 5755 Grant Lorenz Richard Nash PID: 36-117-23440063 19305 McKinley Court Jeff Sweetser PID: 25-117-23440024 19450 Shady Hills Road Michael Simpson PID: 31-117-23 41 0012 5955 Boulder Bridge Lane Bev Decker PID: 31-117-23 41 0028 5815 Brentridge Drive Alice Di Filippe PID: 31-117-23 120016 27815 Island View Road Robert Hinnenkamp PID: 32-117-23 43 0003 6075 Strawberry Lane . Thomas C. Hines PID: 32-117-23 33 0008 6045 Cajed Lane . BOARD OF REVIEW May 11, 1994 Page 7 of 8 Rolf Ulvestad 5730 Ridge Road PID: 36-117-23 24 0009 Bob Castellano 5900 Afton Road PID: 32-17-23 32 0012 Don Houck 5960 Hillendale Road PID: 35-117-23 31 0029 Letters were received from the following requesting are-evaluation: Maud Wadsworth. PID: 31-117-23 11 0005 5460 Howards Point Road Dave Greer Pill: 30-117-23420008 5185 Shady Island Road Tarald & Amy Kvalseth Pill: 30-117-23 24 0005 4980 Shady Island Circle Julie McGinn PID: 32-117-23 14 0009 . 25985 Smithtown Road . Pill: 36-117-23 31 0011 Gary Larson 5980 Ridge Road Thomas & Betty Kiefer Pill: 31-117-23420006 28150 Boulder Bridge Drive Dave Peterka 5540 Covington Road PID: 36-117-23 21 0012 Stuart & Gail Finney 19710 Chartwell Hill Pill: 36-117-23 13 0026 Enrique Rodriguez 26925 Beverly Drive Pill: 32-117-23 0017 John & Pamela Honzl 6065 Glencoe Road PID: 34-117-23 34 0003 Trevor Anonsen PID: 29-117-23 44 0039 25985 Birch Bluff Road \.. ",~' . . . BOARD OF REVIEW May 11, 1994 Page 8 of 8 John Granoien 4795 Femcroft Drive Steven Gabbert 8421 Bayridge La Bloomington, MN 55438 ChrisPehle 22075 Stratford Place Alan Johnson 5865 Strawberry Lane Robert Walz 5125 Suburban Drive Edward Belongia 26785 Edgewood Road 3. ADJO~ENT PID: 26-117-23 11 0051 PID: 31-117-23 41 0030 5835 Brentridge Drive PID: 35-117-23 33 0025 PID: 32-117-23 42 0008 PID: 25-117-23320048 PID: 32-117-23 21 0012 Benson moved, Lewis seconded, to adjourn the Board of Review meeting at 9:35 p.m. and reconvene on May 23, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Motion passed 5/0. RESPECTFULLY SUBMIITED, Theresa L. N aab, Deputy Clerk AITEST: J rJvvV\. S C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ~