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1989 05 25CHANHASSEN BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIE~W MAY 25, 1989 Mayor Chmiel moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to continue the Board of Equalization and Review meeting from May 16, 1989. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cb_miel, CouncJ~lman Workman, Councilwoman Dimler, Councilman Johnson and Councilman Boyt. STAFF PRESENT: Don Ashworth, City Manager; Orlin schafer and Scott Winter, Carver County Assessor' s Office. The City Manager, Don Ashworth stated that the Board would review the comments of the County Assessor. The Council could make comments and make changes if they felt ~.t was appropriate or move as recon~nended. Duane Anderson and Bill Kirkvold were present in the audience to hear the Council's decision. Attachment Exhibit "A" lists each property owner, their con~nents, the County Assessor' s recommendation and the City Council's action. Councilman Johnson moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.. Submitted by Don Ashworth City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim EXHIBIT A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MAY 25, 1989 Ref. Name/ No. Address Parcel No. C~ent/Council Action 1. Thomas Kasprick 25-8850050 1920 White Tail R~.dge Ct His first year assessment was 148,000.00 where neighbors are running around $118,000.00 for comparable houses. The neighborhood is not totally developed yet. County Assessor's Reconxnendation: No change to' the EMV of $148,100. City Council Act,.on: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 2. Henry Gjersdal 25-6040150 6431 White Dove Dr. He was assessed $188,500.00 for his home where new houses being built in area, average assessment is $91,500.00 which is devaluing his property. Purchased home in 1987 for $185,000.00. This home is not a walkout, has small stair- way into basement. (See letter.) County Assessor's Recommendation: Change the EMVvalue from $188,500. to $172,700. for a value reduction of $15,800. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the reco~nendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 3. Chuck Wagner 25-0270300 9401 Aubudon Road 829-5444 Moved into home in Nov, 1988. Assessed at $129,300.00. Bought lot for $8,600.00, 1350 Sq. ft. house, gravel drive, no sewer and water, unfinished basement plus overhead power lines devalue his property. He feels the property is $30,000.00 over assessed. County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change the EMVvalue from $129,300. to $100,500. for a value reduction of $28,800. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No. Comment/Council Act ion 4. Bob Bauer 25-505015g 2700 Sandpiper Trail 828-4115 This property was assessed ah $85,300.00 in 1988 and $103,000.00 in 1989. Only improvement in 1988 was an addition of 350 sq.ft. Ail other ccmparable homes in the neighborhood are between $86,000. to $95,000.00. House has no basement. County Assessor's Recommendation: Change the EMV value from $103,100. to $98,900. for a value reduction of $4,200. City Council Action: CounciLman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. Ail voted in favor and the motion carried. 5. Larry Zamor 25-8900030 Chanhassen Inn 531 West 79th St. 934-7373 His assessment rose by $361,000. with no improvements done except for additJ, on of 8 rooms which were taken into account last year. Depreciation of 11.5% hasn't been taken into account. County Assessor's Reco~anendation: Orlin Schafer stated that he met with Larry Z&mor pti. or to t/ne meeting and decided on changing the EMV value fr~ $1,299,500. to $1,110,000. for a value reduction of $189,000. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recol~nendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 6. Duane F. Anderson 25-6030170 Bought house in April, 1988 for 1750 Ringneck $127,900.00. Assessed at 828-8719 $134,700. with no improvements t made. County Assessor's Reco~endation: Change the EMV value from $134,700. to $127,900. for a value reduction of $6,800. City Council Action: CouncJ. lman Workman moved, Councf. lwoman DJ.ruler seconded to accept the recorrmendation. Ail voted in favor and the motion carried. 7. Leonard H. Hein 25-6150220 3930 Leslee Curve 474-3015 House was assessed in 1975 at 39,700.00, 1988 for $94,7700.00 and J.n 1989 $113,900.00. A 20% increase when house was appraised personally by Scott Winter inside and out and needs repairs. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV of $113,700. City CouncJ 1 Action: CouncJ. lman Workman moved, Councilwoman DJ.ruler seconded to accept the recommendation. Ail voted in favor and the motion carried. Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No. Corm~ent/Counci 1 Action 8. Leonard H. Hein 25-6150270 Empty lot adjacent to homestead that he paid $5,000.00 for 14 years ago. Has paid $10,500.00 in taxes over the 14 years. Value of lot has decreased because of appearance of neighbors property. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMVof $16,200. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 9. Robert A. Haak 25-0260400 He put on an addition which he 770 Pioneer Trail agrees should raise assessment but 835-4455 but .because of all the new development, his backyard has a flooding problem which devalues his property. Assessed at $92,000.00 in 1988 and $98,600.00 in 1989. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV of $98,600. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 10. Jeff Kleiner 25-1602180 655 Carver Beach Road 474-5282 (Mary Kleiner) New house in 1988 for $64,400.00, assessed at $95,900.00 in 1989. Bought vacant property next to homestead which is a swamp/ drainage area. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV of $105,700. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 11. Carol Coburn 25-2030980 Purchased quad-home in May, 1988 7102 Pontiac Circle for $61,500.00. Assessed in 1989 828-7800 for $66,600.00 with no improvements made. ! County Assessor's Reconmmendation: Change value of EMV from $66,600. to $61,500. for a value reduction of $5,100. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 12. James Knop 25-1601700 6880 Nez Perce Drive 780-3541 Assessed $62,000.00 in 1988 and $78,700.00 in 1989. Only addition was central air condJ~tioning. Neighbors' assessments didn't go up. Ref No. Name/ Address Parcel No. Comment/Council Action County Assessor's Recorrmendation: No change to the EMV of $78,790~ CJ_ty Council Action: CouncJ. lman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 13. James Donovan 25-2620560 There was a misunderstanding of 1375 Lilac Lane the assessment which Orlin Schafer 941-7558 cleared up and no action is needed on this item. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change. Mr. Donovan's questions were answered at the May 16, 1989 meeting. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Dale Boyer 25-0240200 A new house was built on this lot 9005 Lake Riley Blvd. and was appraised by the mortgage 871-8321 company at $68,g00.~0. Scott Winter assessed it at $83,800.00 Has 140 feet of lakeshore but he feels the Lake Riley Woods new development is bring value of h~.s ! property down. County Assessor's Recommendation: Change EMV value from $228,000. to $295,200. for a value reduction of $22,800. City CouncJ_l ActJ. on: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 15. Julius Smith 25-002060g Value of property went up by Representing Clients: t $37,00g.00 with no improvements Frank Beddor ! made on site. Assessor noted i construction by lake. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV of $452,gg0. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~mendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 16. Julius Smith 25-~02~6!g Rental property which should be Representing client torn down, assessment rose by $4,000.00. Count~ Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV of $45,700. as this property value was established by the Chanhassen Board of Review in 1988. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwaman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carrJ, ed. Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No Comment/COuncil Act~.on 17. Julius Smith 07-116-22- Lot next to The Press, lash Year Representing Clients 34-0009 assessment rose 32%, this year 5% with improvements made. Hennepin County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change the EMV value from $127,500. to $292,000. for a value increase of $164,500. City Council Action: CounciLman Boytmoved, Councilman Johnson seconded to split the difference of the increase to $82,300. and change the EMV value to $209,800. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 18. Jul ius Smith Representing Clients 07-116-22- 37,000 sq.ft., 5 stall garage. 34-0010 & 0011 Henne~in County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change the EMVvalue on parcel 0010 from $46,000. to $69,000. for an increase of $23,000. No change on parcel 0011 to to the EMV value of $176,400. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~nendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 19. Instant Webb 25-5650080 Valuation decreased through tax appeals. Although down, still ! higher than market. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recon~nendation:i The current value will be stipulated through the current tax court petition and the Assessor is recor~nending no change. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the reconm]endation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 20. United Mailing 25-5650070 Valuation higher than construction value and higher than paid. (See Letter .) County Assessor's Recon~nendation: The current value will be stipulated through current tax court petition and the Assessor is recommending no change. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recomnendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 21. Victory Envelope 25-5660010 Same comments as above. (See Letter) Assessor stated that since these above 3 parcels are in tax litigation, he didn't want to get involved in these items until ~ ! court makes the~r decision. County Assessor's Recon~nendation: The current value will be stipulated through current tax court petition and the Assessor ~.s recommending no change.- City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~nendat~.on. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 6 Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No' Comment/Counc~ 1 Act]on 22. Mike & Kathy Mahen 25-2119080 280 Mountain View Court Left written statement County Assessor' s ReceTmendatJ. on: No change to the EMV value of $134,700. City Council Action: Council_man Workman moved, Councilwoman DJ.ruler seconded to accept the receTrnendation. All voted in favor and the motion carr].ed. 23. Bill Kirkvotd 25-2450040 201 Frontier Court Filed letter with City which is attached. Value of new home built in 1988 assessed at $315,000.00 which is $45,00g.00 than paid. His is 40% higher than rest of comparable homes in neighborhood. County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change the EMI/ value from $315,300. to $256,50g. for a value reduction of $58,80g. City Council Action: Councilman Wor]enan moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~nendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 24. [ Alan Lei.ding 25-495gig0 Left written statement stating 6331 Dogwood Avenue concern over his property being I assessed considerably hJ.gher than { neighbors. Count~ Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMIl value of $116,000. City Council ActJ. on: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dfmler seconded to accept the reconmendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 25. Charles Mat'tson 2870 Wheeler St. No. Roseville, MN 55113 County Assessor's Recommendation: a value reduction of $35,400. 25-0220790 Located next to NSP substation which caused home on property to be destroyed but is still on tax rolls for $22,000. (See Letter.) Change RMV value from $133,900. to $98,500. for City Council ActJ. on: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon%~endation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 26. G. Alan Willeutt 25-2650010 Taxes up considerably from 6270 Ridge Road to $8,000.00. 1989 Assessment was was $265,500.g0 and paid $285,000. Questioning how taxes are i determined. County Assessor's ReconYnendation: No change to F~MV value of $265,500. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 7 Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No [ Comment/Council Act~ on 27. Craig Rhatigen 25-1602370 599 Broken Arrow 25-1602360 457-8797 Built a geodesic dome style home which has no comparable home in neighborhood. Appraised value done by mortgage company was $85,000.00. Assessed at $120,000. County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change EMVvalue from $120,000. to $96,900. for a value reduction of $23,100. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the reconxnendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 28. Steve Longren 25-8570070 381 Trappers Pass Questions regarding fair market assessment for entire neighborhood which would affect taxes. He feels others aren't being assessed at 100% market value. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMVvalue of $190,800. City Counc~.l Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 29. Keenan Darmlen 2C-[~O0~ Same concerns as Steve Longren 300 Trappers Pass regarding taxation and fair and equal assessments for all citizens. County Assessor's Recommendation: No chnage to the EMV value of $205,900. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 30. Jay Kronick 25-6860030 Purchased property for $248,000. 78 West 78th St. of which the City purchased land for City pond for $35,000.00. Assessed 182,000.00. Net acreage over stated. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV value of $120,600. for the property value after the lot split. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 31. Pat Johnson 25-4070100 1730 Lake Lucy Road Assessed $182,000.00 in 1989 and purchased property in April, 1988 for $195,000.00 which included special assessments and closing costs which should be deducted. 1989 assessment $1,500.00 higher than 1988 presumably due to addition of deck. (See Letter.) Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No. Comment/Council Action -- County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the KMV value of $182,~g[ City Council Action: CounciLman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the reco~Tmendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 32. Kathy Sterner 25-498196g Not complaining about assessment 957g Foxford Road as much as she doesn't understand 37~-3449 the tax process. Was told taxes would be $6,g~0.00 and found out they're $9,~gg.gg. County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMVvalue of $213,5gg. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 33. Roberta Daniel 25-79392gg 531 Shadowmere 941-756g Assessed $213,6gg.00 for 1989. Paid $193,ggg.gg in March, 1988. Realtor appraised house for no more than $2g5,ggg.gg. Comparable houses located on Frontier Trail assessed at around $148,gg0. g0. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change EMV value from $213,6g~. to $194,890. for a value reductJ, on of $18,8gg. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 34. Richard E. Herrboldt 25-62ggg3g Assessed unfa].rly at $318,0gg.gg 6464 Murray Hill Road when purchased in 1988 for 47~-9505 $296,5gg.0g. Taxes too high also. All of neighborhood storm water runs into their backyard which is flooded. (See Letter. ) County Assessor's Recommendation: No charge to the EMV value of $296,8~g. City Council Action: CounciLman Workman moved, Counc~.lwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recorrmendation. Ail voted in favor and the motion carried. 35. Richard Vogel Would just like to talk to the Riley Lake Meadows Subdivision Assessor to compare properties 924-g077 (w) 445-2847 (h) in his area. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recommendation: Mr. Vogel basically wanted an estimate of what taxes would be on a home he might build on one of the parcel numbers 25-7420010, 2g, 30, 7~, 8g, 90, llg or 12g. No change was recommended. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recomnendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 9 Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No Comment/Counc i 1 Act ion 36. Charles & Cynthia Hultner 2~'0/~0 He feels assessed value of house 3900 Leslee Curve is too high compared to neighborhood and that taxes are i too high. (See Letter .) County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV value of $105,600. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 37. Lawrence C. Freiberg 25-2950010 Pamelyn M. Freiberg 2730 Orchard Lane Feels assessment is based on fully completed house when the house is is only 35% complete and would like assessment adjusted accord ingly. (See Letter. ) County Assessor's Recorrmendation: Change EMVvalue from $160,100. to $88,500. for a value reduct~.on of $71,600. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~nendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 38. Gregg W. Bernhardt I 25-8630030 Property assessment of $133,000. 3883 Forest Ridge Circle is excessive with a 33% increase 448-8596 in assessment with only a 14% property improvement of a swimming pool. Assessment is much greater than fair market-price which is . around $116,000.00. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recommendation: Change .EMV value from $133,300. to $123,000. for a value reduction of $10,300. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~endation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 39. David Trumble 25-0070300 4528 Cedar Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55407 Assessment increased by 400% on a vacant piece of property on Lake St. Joe. The entire property is under water. Would like the property designated as wetlands and assessment to reflect a more reasonable and realistic value. i (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change EMV value from $46,900. to $8,000. for a value reduction of $38,900. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No. -- Comment/Counc J. 1 Acti on 4~. Peter Lillie 9355 KJ. owa Trail Lot ~06, Band imere Heights Feel increase of 33% from $163,g0~.0~ to $219,80~.~ is excessive with some increase expected for a lg' x 2~' addition (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recon~aendation: No change to the EMV value of $219,80g. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recomnendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 41. Karen P. King 25-391gglg Assessed $1g4,7gg.gg for 1989. 936g Kiowa Trail Estimated tax value for 1988 was $9g, ggg. gg. Property was sub- divided in 1988 which she believes wash' t taken in account. Property is on market for $99,9gg.gg. Feels a more accurate value would be between $9~,gg0.00 to $95, ggg. gg. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recomeendation: Change EMV value from $1g4,7gg. to $95,ggg. for a value reducation of $9,7gg. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~nendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 42. William F. ZJ.n%merman 25-198~180 Feels $93,3g~.~ too high for 7495 Chippewa Trail first year assessment when I $70,8g~.~g would be more I realistic. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV value of $93,30~. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Counc~.lwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recorrmendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 43. ' Linda L. johnson 25-669035g Would like property assessment ! 3629 Red Cedar Point reviewed per letter attached. Count~ Assessor's Recommendation: Change the EMV value from $!8~,490. to $154,4gg. for a value reducation of $26,0gg. City CouncJ. t Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 44. Charles B. Hallau 25-42gg2gg 677~ Brule Circle 11 Assessments rose from $1~8,290. in 1988 to $136,7~0. in 1989. Taxes rose by 40%. The improve- ment made was $2,gg0.gg for central air conditioning. (See Letter.) Ref Name/ No' Address Parcel No. Comment/Counci 1 Action Count'y Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV value of $136~700] City Council Action: Councihnan Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recon~nendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 45. Robert R. Conklin 25-3920080 Home was finished being built 7160 Willow View Cove mid-summer of 1988. 1988 paid on an estimated market value of $242,900.00. 1989 assessment is $571,000.00 which he feels is too high. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMVvalue of $571,300. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 46. Larry Demos, President 25-2400260 Would like assessment reduced Demos Family Builders, Inc. from $161,400.00 to $136,000.00 Property at 7025 Cheyenne Trail The house was sold in May, 1989 I I for $136,000.00. (See Letter) County Assessor's Recommendation': Change EMV v~lue from $161,400. to $136,000. for a value reduction of $25,400. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 47. Bradley C. Johnson 25-8000030 Lotus Realty Services 545 West 78th Street County Assessor's Recommendation a value reducation of $20,700. Would like assessment for 1989 reduced from $125,700.00 to $105,000.00 as that's what the property was sold for in December of 1988. (See Letter.) Change EMV value from $125,700. to $105,000 for City Council Action: CounciLman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 48. Gerald E. Barber 25-4450080 The house was assessed at 3850 Maple Shores Drive $46,000.00 more than they paid i for it in September of 1986 with the house being still unfinished. i Assessment is double rest of development. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recommendation: No change to the EMV value of $256,200. City Council Action: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Ref Name/ No. Address Parcel No. Comment/Council Action 49. Wally Otto 25-8520400 Per the City of Chanhassen 430 Oak Street Outlot C Planning Department this is an Waconia, MN 55387 Timberwood unbuildable lot and should be Estates assessed as such. (See Letter.) County Assessor's Recon~nendation: Change EMV value from $26,500. to $15~000. for a value reducation of $11,500. City Council ActJ_on: Councilman Workman moved, Councilwoman Dimler seconded to accept the recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried. TOTAL RECOMMENDED CHANGES $623,200.00 IN REDUCTIONS $105,300.00 IN INCREASES 13