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RESOLUTION NO. ~~~.
WHEREAS, Jim Bruce is the owner of property located
at 1010 Holly Lane, Property Identification
No. 35-117-23-44-0008, and he has applied for relief from his
revised 1983, payable 1984, evaluation to the City of
Shorewood, and
WHEREAS, the property was originally subdivided in
1980 with a home built on the property in 1981 and the initial
county evaluation for said property for 1982, payable in 1983,
was in the amount of $150,000 for the land and $194,400 for the
structure for a total of $344,400, and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 1982, the County Assessor
inspected the property and reduced the assessed valuation for
1982, payable 1983, to $135,000 for the land and $193,300 for
the structure for a total of $328,300, and
WHEREAS, said re-evaluation was a result of the
Assessor's acknowledgment of the impact of the public access to
Christmas Lake on the south 30-40 feet of Bruce's property,
and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 1982, the City of Shorewood,
acting as the Board of Review, reduced the assessed valuation
for 1982, payable 1983, to $110,000 (land) and $186,000
(structure) for a total assessed valuation of $296,000, based
on a presentation by the landowner of the comparable valuations
of the 25 adjacent lakeshore properties in the City of
Shorewood, and
WHEREAS, County originally notified the property
owner in March, 1983, that his 1983-84 payable valuation had
been reduced to $294,200, and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 1983, the property owner
received a letter from Milton Hilk of the Assessor's office
again changing his 1983 evaluation, payable 1984, increasing
the land value to $150,000 and the structure valuation to
$184,200 making a total of $334,200, and
WHEREAS, said June 10 notificaton was claimed by the
County to be for omitted property and was done after the
Shorewood Board of Review, and
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WHEREAS, the property values for Christmas Lake
property from 1982 to 1983 have not substantially changed as is
acknowledged by the County Assessor's Office, and
WHEREAS, there is an attached table showing the 1983
county valuations from the 25 adjacent properties, and
WHEREAS, the County Assessor claims to use a formula
for assessing Christmas Lake property of $1,000 per foot for
the first 100 feet, $800 per foot for the next 50 feet, $600
per foot for the remaining footage, and
WHEREAS, the averaged assessed valuation of the said
25 adjacent properties is equal to 79 percent of the formula,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the property located at 1010 Holly Lane,
Property Identification No. 35-117-23-44-0008, should be valued
for 1983, payable 1984, at $110,000 (land) and $184,200
(structure) for a total of $294,200, and
2. That the City Council respectfully requests that
the County Board, the Commissioner of Revenue and any other
person or organization having authority to make an adjustment
in the Bruce assessment, adjust the assessment to said figure,
and
3. That the City Council goes on record as being
displeased with the County Assessor's office for the manner in
which it has handled the assessment of this particular piece of
property.
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PROPERTY VALUATIONS OF CHRISTMAS LAKE LAKESHORE
ADDRESS
LAKESHORE
FOOTAGE
1050 Holly Lane
21235 Xmas Lane
21125" "
21115" "
21200" "
6005 Xmas Lake Rd.
5955" " "
5935" " "
6170 Ridge Road
6140
6110
~090
.,050
6030
6010
5980
5950
5920
5890
5860
5840
5820
5810
5770
5710
150
160
160
120
390
360
120(?)
150
100
320
150
175
380
150
260
105
220
200
210
153
130
150
100
325
510
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(LAND VALUES ONLY)
EAST AND WEST SHORES
"FORMULA"
VALUE
140
146
146
116
288
266
116
140
100
242
140
155
278
140
206
104
170
176
142
124
140
100
245
356
1983
ASSESSED
VALUE
130
129
114
109
230
192
120
135
88
176
132
97
172
107
162
83
N/A
110(182
127
95
103
101
84
165
300
% ASSESSED
TO "FORMULA"
92%
88%
78%
94%
80%
72%
103%
96%
88%
72%
94%
62%
62%
76%
78%
80%
Value) 65%
72%
67%
83%
72%
84%
67%
84%
AVERAGE ASSESSED 1909/24
% TO FORMULA = 79.5%
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1983
PAGE THREE
CITIZEN'S FORUM: Rachel Leonardo - continued
Mrs. Leonardo thanked the Council for their responses and asked
that the residents in her area be notified of any zoning changes
and road improvements that might be made.
Mike Pierro commented the some of the financial problems the City
is experiencing came from previous Councils feeling that they were
making "good planning" decisions at the time, and very conservative
use of levy limitations that did not allow for acquiring a contin-
gency fund.
VARIANCE REQUEST: Ojars and Mara Arsts - 20460 Radisson Inn Road
Mr. Arsts presented plan for an addition to his home which is a
non-conforming structure because of the current front setback. His
addition would increase the non-conformity.
Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to table and return with a modified
plan not exceeding the present setback as recommended by the Plan-
ning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
VARIANCE REQUEST - Ilka Priest - 24020 Yellowstone Trail
RESOLUTION NO. 48-83
Mrs. Priest was present to request a variance to construct a 7~ foot
privacy fence for a newly constructed tennis court.
Stover moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve the variance as requested.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote - 5 ayes.
CHRISTMAS LAKE ADDITION: RESOLUTION NO. 49-83
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of 5 lots with a request for 3 variances.
I) Square footage variance on Lot 5 (5380 square feet)
2) Road frontage on Lot I (20 feet)
3) Lot width at set back on Lot 3 (5 feet)
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Haugen moved, seconded by Shaw, to accept the preliminary plat to
include the requested variance, in accordance with the Planning
Commission and Planner's recommendation. Haugen then amended her
motion to allow I existing non-conforming structure (boathouse),
seconded by Shaw. Motion carried unanimously by Resolution by
Roll Call vote. 5 ayes.
Gordy Lindstrom from the Park Commission would like to meet with Mrs.
Brooks at the July 5, 1983 Park meeting to discuss the. park dedication
fee.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1983
PAGE FIVE
ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Attorney Larson notified the Council that a summons was received
notifying the City that the property owner at 26980 Edgewood Road
was filing title to a piece of land between nis property and Edgewood
Road. Council instructed Attorney Larson to file title on this area
as public road.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Tingewood PUD Development
The letter of Credit for $39.000. to cover the 2nd phase of the
Tingewood project has not been received. If the letter is not
received by June 28, 1983, the project will be stopped and restored
with the City charging back the cost against the current letter of
credit. Attorney Larson will start the procedure to pull the letter
of credit currently in effect.
City Insurance Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 50-83
Administrator requested approval to amend the budget and provide
funds in the amount of $2,000.00 - $2,5000.00 for policy coverage
inventory.
Rascop moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve the expenditure.
Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Task Force report has not been published yet. Three different reports
have been received from various agencies.
COUNCIL REPORT:
Leonardo notified the Council of his resignation, effective immediately.
His recent employment appointment is taking up too much time to allow
him to give the City the time it needs. Council accepted his resig-
nation with regrets and many thanks for his efforts.
Council instructed staff to write the residents a letter informing
them of his resignation and requesting applicants to fill his posi-
tion.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Leonardo, seconded by Haugen, to approve claims for payment
to be followed by adjournment at 11:50 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
General Fund [acct # 00166]
Liquor Fund [acct # 00174]
Respectfully Submitted,
Checks 27304 - 27352 = $ 30,209.87
CheCkfP.,1601- 1170 = $ 6,547.31
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Sandra L. Kennelly, Clerk
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Mayor
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MON., JULY 11, 1983
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8:00 PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE REQUEST
Seaman Knapp-2tlOtl5 Boulder Bridge Drive
RESOLUTION NO. 51-83
Mr. Knapp and Tom Wartman requested a set-back variance for a swim-
ming pool deck and gazebo. PUblic portion of the hearing was closed
at 8:10 PM with no public comment. Council directed comments to pool
decking only, the request for the gazebo was not made for this public
hearing.
Stover moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve the variance needed for
the concrete pool decking. Motion carried unanimously.
Rascop recommended an amendment to the Ordinance be considered to
allow a lesser setback for pool and tennis courts.
SWIMMING POOL REQUEST:
Robert Fayfield - 6005 Christmas Lake Road
Mr. Fayfield requested Council approval to install a swimming pool at
his residence. No variances are needed.
Shaw moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the swimming pool request
as submitted. 4 ayes.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
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Shaw reported on the Commission's review of the Seaman Knapp variance
request.
PARK COMMISSION REPORT:
Haugen reported on the progress on the plans for the Festival of Parks.
The Commission has weeded out some activities and are concentrating
on specific events. Special Meeting is set for July 11, 1983 at
Badger Recreation Building for further discussion of the Festival.
Stover reported on the discussion of Park Fund Fees/Land Acquisition.
No land acquisition was requested from the Brooks Subdivision.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Attorney Larson reported on the changes in the Dram Shop requirements.
The state has increased the amount of sales from $10,000 to $20,000
before requiring Dram Shop coverage. The amount of sale can be
verified from an affidavit of last years total sales. Shaw indicated
that this kind of coverage can be obtained for $96.00 - $400.00
depending upon the insurance group. Council felt the Ordinance
requiring coverage of Dram Shop insurance should stay in effect.
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