1987 05 28 BORCC~,'~J3~[/~ O~ ~ ~ C~ B;~J~,nT~G~ ~ ~E~rJ3~
~ 28~ 1987
Mayor __m~milton called the =ting to order at 7:30 p.m. The follc~
were present: Mayor Hamilton, Counci~ P&mrn, Boyt, Johnson, and Geving. Also
present were D~n Ashworth, City Manager; Todd Gerh-rdt, Administrative
Assistant; Gary Warren, City Engineer; and Scott Winter, Oounty Assessor's
Office.
KERBER B(~3LEVA~D CURB AND GUTTER IMPRf)V~~S.. At the May 18, 1987, City
Council meeting, the Council directed staff to recalculate an additional alter-
native to the curb and gutter ~ts on Kerber Blvd. utilizing the
following criteria:
1. The fill cost shall reflect utilizing City fill.
2. 50% of the storm sewer cost shall be paid from City funds.
3. Chanhassen Vista First Addition to be assessed consis~t w/th the other
properties on a front foot basis.
.
Average per lot assessments for Saddl~ and Chanhassen Vista shall
be presented for consideration by the Council in equitably a_~l lng with
Lots 1 and 4, Block 1 and Lot 14, Block 4 of Chanhassen Vista First
Issues were discussed relative to the need for widening of the ~y and the
curb and gutter improvenents. Staff sup[x~ed the ~ from a public safety
standpoint for proper turn movements into the ne~ de~alc~m~.~nts along Kerber in
this area. It was pointed out that s/milar to the current co~s~on by MnDOT
of turn lanes on TH 101, which are be/rig required after the fact, that the
widening of Kerber Blvd. was being r~ at this time. Add/tiona]~y, ~
bers of the (k~ncil addressed the assessment /reDact to the Chan Vista 1st
~klition. In particular, the 3 lots of the First Addition which front on Kerber
Blvd. which are in ownership transition are prc~ to have special
assessments ranging from $4,000 to $5,500 per lot. Average builS~g unit
assessments were reviewed for the surrounding de~ts and considered.
Dale Geving quest/o~ed whether the project could be reduced in scope or doae in
a piece __m~_ ] fashion. S~__Ff reinforced the safety concern ar~ that as a mini-
mum, widening of the roadway and curb and gutter imDrov~ents should be do~e.
Street lighting, on the other hand, which amounts to ap~x~.[mately $110,000 of
the project, could be delete~ and acc~ished at scm, later date.
R/ck Murray frum Bu/lder's Devel~t Finance was present and distributed a
legal opinion regarding the asses-merit procedures propoeed for this project.
The City Council was concerned about this legal opinion ar~ requested that the
City Attorney formally address this issue.
A motion was made by Councilman Boyt and s~ by (kamci~ Gevin~ to table
this item until June 15, 1987. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
SPECIAL CITY ~ MINUTES - MAY 28, 1987
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CONTINUATION OF THE BOARD OF E~UA~,TZATION AND REVI~: The Council revi~ and
discussed each parcel (see attached Exhibit/l). Points discussed included the
property owners concern as well as the Assessor's recc~a~endation. The
Assessor's recommendation was prepared following individual meetings with each of
the property owners. The Council discussed the following parcels:
Cecil Kubitz t 25-7600070: Valuation increased from $76,700 to $110,800. The
Assessor recc~mended reducing the valuation to $92,500 to equalize with the
neighbors.
A motion was made by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Geving to set
the valuation for Parcel 25-760070 at $80,000.00. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
Larry Zamor~ Chanhassen Inn~ Parcel 25-8900030: Valuation on this property
increased $361,000. The Assessor r~ that the valuation remain at
$1,196,400.
A motion was made by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Geving to reduce
the valuation on Parcel 25-8900030 to $835,400. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Horn, Boyt and Geving. Counci]msn Johnson opposed
the motion. Motion carried.
Richard Simpsont Parcel No. 25-8570050: Mr. Simpson feels the taxes on his home
should be approximately $5,000, instead they are $6,200. He s~ oomparables
of hcmes valued higher than his with taxes of $5,000. The Assessor stated that
Mr. Simpson purchased the hcme for $261,470 and that the assessed valuation is
$220,100 and feels this is accurate.
A motion was made by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Geving to reduce
the valuation of Parcel No. 25-8570050 to $206,560. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
Don and Mary Jacobif Parcel No. 25-8580080: Mr. Jacobi agreed with Mr. Sin%oson
(above). The Assessor stated that Mr. Jacobi purchased the property for
$272,000 and the assessed value is $214,400 and recommended no change.
A motion was made by Councilman Boyt and seconded by Councilman Johnson that
Parcel No. 25-8580080 remain at $214,400 as recommended by the Assessor. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
Mike Schachterle~ Parcel No. 25-4950240: Mr. Schachterle feels that his land
should be valued less than $40,000. The Assessor recc~rended that the value
remain at $103,900.
A motion was made by Councilman Geving and seconded by Counci~ Horn to reduce
the value on Parcel No. 25-4950240 to $92,500. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
David Nickolay~ Parcel No. 25-7400060: The value on this property increased
from $114,100 to $170,300. The owner did add a $45,000 addition, but the
valuation increased $56,200. The Assessor recc~m~ended that the property remain
valued at $170,300.
May 11, 1987
May 28, 1987
No. ~u~_~re-- Parcel~ NO. Cc~H~_nts
1 Cecil Kubitz 25-760070 Valuation increased from $76,700 to
7492 Saratoga Dr. $110,800. Does not know why.
from $110,800 to $92,500 to equalize with
neighbors.
Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
$80,000.00
2 Larry Zamor 25-8900030 Valuation incr~_~ed $361,000. The market
Chanhassen Inn value for the new rooms was included
531 W. 79th St. last year. Does not unders~ the
remain at $1,196,400. ~_~_ attached
Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
$835,400.
3 Robert Drury 25-0361100 His tam~ increased 150% since 1978. He
575 Flying Cloud feels the _,mrket value is way off.
Drive
$159,800 to $137,300. ~_ attached
Board' s Action.- A~. as r~
4 George Cermak 25-5150010 Purchase Agrccment for the pro~ is
$200,000. The assessor has it valued
at $280,000. Why the difference?
$280,000 to $189,500 due to land valued a
residential development not c~m~.rcially
zoned.
Board's Action: A~ as
5 Bernard Leach 25-0081100 Resolved before the meeting. He
questioned an addition he put on
his garage.
Ref. Name/
No. A~/dress Parcel No. Cc~m~_nts
6 Richard Simpson 25-8570050 The average value of a home in Trapper's
341 Trappers Pass Pass area is $260,000 and taxes should be
approximately $5,000, instead they are
$6,200. He showed ccmparables of houses
valued at $290,000 with taxes of $5,000.
He does not understand why they are
paying more than originally anticipated.
Assessor's Recommendation: No change.
The owner purchased the home for
$261,470 and its assessed at $220,100.
Board' s Action: Valuation was reduced
to $206,560.
7 ~n & Mary Jacobi 25-8580080 Simpson's (above)' made their point.
461 Trap Line Ln. They lost the sale of 2 homes because
of the taxes.
Assessor's ~tion: No change.
The owner purcb_ased the property for
$272,000 and the assessed value is
$214,400.
Board' s Action.. Approved as reoc~l~led
by the Assessor.
8 Leslie O' Halloran 25-0241700 Market value increased $12,000. They
550 Lyman Blvd. added a garage which accounts for $6,000
of the increase, but the rest of the prop-
erty has not changed.
Assessor' s Reoc~mendation: Reduce from
$10i,400 to $94,400.
Board' s Action: Approved as recommended
by the Assessor.
9 Paul DeLecour 25-7600040 Market value increased from $60,000 to
7498 Saratoga Dr. $68,500. He did add a 120 sq. ft. addi-
tion, but at a cost far less than the
$8,500 increase.
Assessor' s Recc~mer~lation.. No change -
remain at $68,500. Tax increase was not
in line with neighbors. Through discussi=
it was determined that the market value
is correct.
Board's Action: Approved as recommended
by the Assessor.
No. ~r~s Parcel__ No. C~-~.nts
10 Mike Schachterle 25-4950240 Land value is too high. He knows of lo~s
6350 Dogwood which were sold for $80,000 and valued at
$40,000. His should be valued less than
$40,.000.
Assessor's l~~.e_~dation: No change-
remain at $103,900. NO indication that
total -~ket value is not accurate for hi~
Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
$92,500.
11 Verna Gordon 25-8610060 Feels the market value is too high. In
7511 W. 77th St. 1986 the tames were $4,861 and in
1987 the ~ were $4,690. Alt~h ~
decr_~__-ed, she feels they should decrease
more.
remain at $156,400. Tax rate for
Chanhassen did not sh~w evidence that m-r.'
value is incorrect.
Board's Action.- A~groved as r~
12 Wyck R. Lindey 25-3890020 The value went up 750%. A lot split has
occurred. Is it hcmes~? He
purchased the lot for $22,000 and it is
valued at $12,300.
rema/n at $12,300% Market value increase
drastically after split fr~n the origiD_-I
parcel. Purchased for $22,000 and assess~
at $12,300.
13 Mike Schroeder 25-1600540 His market value is up 33%. The house i~
valued at what he paid for it. If he
fixes it up will the value go up further]
$89,400 to $80,100. Apgraisal was throu~.
estimate frc~ interior inspection. Propez
found to have functioD~l depreciation.
Board's Action: Apgroved as recc~e/z%ed
by the Assessor.
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No. Address Parcel No. Ccem~_nts
14 Leslie Berg 25-1601750 The market value increased $10,000 and the
825 Ponderosa only improvement was a deck that cost
$3,000.
Assessor' s Reco~m%endation.. No change -
remain at $75,400. Increase in value to
reflect current markets. Purchased for
$82,000 and added a $3,000 deck. Assesse~
at $75,400.
Board' s Action: Approved as recommended
by the Assessor.
15 John Melby 25-8400120 The City opened a public access and park
40 Hill Street directly adjacent to his property. There
will be more traffic, outdoor toilets that
smell, a ditch to catch runoff from
Block's Develotm~_nt, loss of privacy.
Feels his property has decreased in value
by 40%.
Assessor' s Re~(mm~x~ation: Reduce frcm
$106,900 to $101,30'0 to reflect market
influence of having park land adjoining
property.
Board' s Action: Approved as reccemended
by the Assessor.
16 Ronald Landin 25-0253200 Ail h~es along West 96th Street are
710 W. 96th valued approximately the same. His taxes
are $1,000 higher than the average.
Assessor's ~tion: Reduce from
$123,700 to $116,000 to reflect market
influence on land.
Board' s Action: Approved as recce~ended
by the Assessor.
17 Dave Nickolay 25-7400060 The valuation of his property increased
from $114,100 in 1986 to $170,300 in 1987.
He put on an addition valued at $45,000.
Why did his valuation go up $56,200?
Assessor' s Recommendation: No change -
remain at $170,300. I did not inspect.
Owner submitted attached cover letter for
No. _A~_ re~qs Parce/~ No. C~m~ents
Dave Nickolay 25-7400060 Council to co~sider. No detailed infor-
(continued) matio~ available so I will not make a
rec~m~ndation.
Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
$124,200.
18 Jules Smith 25-5650080 IW Instant Web's valuation went up 71%.
25-5650070 UM Not sure what United F~{ling is
25-5660010 VE valued at.
Instant Web: No change - remain at
$6,381,800 5md asses-m~nt
agreement dating back to 1983. Had no
market adjustments included in
agr__~-_ment. ApDraisal ir~licates
current market value of property.
United Ma/ling: No change - re~ain at
$4,138,600. Appraisal indicates current
market value.
Victory Envelope.- No change - remdn
$3,821,800. Ap~sal indicates current
markets for 100% of building.
Board's Action.- a~roved as r~
by the Assessor.
19 Ray Roettger 25-1400110 His valuation went from $236,600 to
3221 Dartmouth Dr. $241,300 in 1987. His taxes ~ going
up. What ~ if he puts on a
screen porch? Would like to see the
remain at $241,300. Concerned over
Chanhassen tax rate. Market value ~
Board's Action: Ap~oved as
,
20 Dave ma]la 25-0252710 --- an 8 acre parcel valued at $12,800
10000 Great for 1987. Only 3 acres are-usable at
Plains Blvd. $1,500/acre. Value should be $4,500.
No. Address Parcel No. Comments
Dave Halla (cont) 25-0252710 Assessor's Recommendation: No change -
remain at $12,800. A1 Klingelhutz
supposedly indicated the land value is
no greater than $1600 per acre.
Board' s Action: Approved as recommended
by the Assessor.
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21 John F. Johnson 25-1600180 Assessed value went up $20,000.
6694 Nez Perce
Assessor' s Recc~m~endation: Reduce fr~n
$96,800 to $89,800. Part of the land
floods so it is not usable. Basement
adjustment needed due to water damage.
Board's Action: Approved as reco~a~m_nded
hy the Assessor.
22 $~n Wendland 25-1~20090 Valuation increased ~rcm $87,600 in 1986
~040 Dakota Ln. to $10S,700 in 19~7. They a~ded a Srd
car 9ara9e and an ~' x iS' laundry/sewin9
area. Feels $10,000 is a more realistic
increase.
$99,500 to re~lec~ appraisal o~ pro-
perry o~ $95,000 prior to $12,000
addition.
Board' s Action: Appr~ as rec(xm~ended
hy the Assessor.
2S Kevin Pe~2rson 2§-27S0150 His home is valued a~ $122,~00 which is
150 Blu~ Ridge C~ $15,000 higher than the purchase price
~ proper~y. Talked with ~ive
neighbors and all were assessed a~ values
lo,er ~ ~heir purchase prices. Both
larger and similar sized hc~es in ~he
neighborhood have been assessed at a
lo~_r value than his. Additi~l¥,
there is a h(x~e a~ 1S1 Fox Hollo~ Dr. ~hak
was assessed a~ $111,000 wi~h ~he same
~loor plan as his, and that home has a
suh-~~ and his does no~.
No. Address Parcel No. Cc~m~en~s
Kevin Peterson Assessor's R~w,e~tion: Reduoe fr~m
(continued) $122,800 to $109,700. ~e purchased the
pro~y for $108,000 and then finished
the basement.
Board's Action: Ap~ as reccE~ended
24 Robert Johnson 25-1602090 ~e purchased the pro~ for $8,123 in
1986. The 1987 valuation is $12,800.
Feels the following should be
coasidered: the lot falls of steeply
frc~ the road; sewer was not ex~umlded t
the property line; the sewer elevation
is such that a lift pump will be
is older.
$12,800 to $8,000.
Board' s Action: Approved as
25 Michael Taylor 25-5500400 ~is assessed value is $115,300 and he
~_a 1630 sq. ft. finished in his house.
~is neighbor's house has 1800 sq. ft.
finished and his valuation is $112,900.
remain at $115,300. Wishes to have pro~
equalized to neighbor that has
asses~t of $114,100 which sold for
$585 more than his. Taylor's value
was est~ted while neighbor's interior
~as inspected.
Board's action: Valuation r~ to
$104,000.
26 Winifred Fynbo 25-1601340 ~er valuation b-- incxeased from $4,000
6852 Nez Perce in 1984 to $14,000 in 1987. This is
vacant land.
Assessor's Reccam~_r~ation: No cha~ -
r~in at $14,000. She thought the prop
could not be valued until c~mpleted.
No. Address Parcel No. Ccat~_nts
Winifred Fynbo Board' s Action:
(continued)
27 Russell ~Jrphy 25-1900270 Protesting the increase in value based
1459 Park Road on cc~able buildings.
Assessor' s Reecimnendation: Reduce fr~a
$406,400 to $378,100. Information used
to evaluate was not adjusted to current
conditions.
Board' s Action: Approved as
by the Assessor.
28 James Andrews 25-2730540 Property was changed frown homestead to
131 Fox Hollow Dr. non-bxx~estead because owner did not
return his hcm~ste~ card. He can pro-
vide proof of year round residence.
Assessor' s Recc~mendation: Changed
to hcmes~. This property was
incorrectly classified as non-
hcxnestead. Value to remain at $111,100.
Board' s Action: Approved as reccl~mende
by the
29 LeRoy Biteler 25-200090 Assessed value has incr_~a__~ed frcxa
910 Penamint Ct. $87,600 to $101,600 in one year. The
only improvement made was a deck that
cost approximately $800.
Assessor's ~tion: Reduce frcxa
$101,600 to $90,500. The workshop area
was incorrectly classified as living ar,
Board' s Action: Approved as re(xmt~ended
by the Assessor.
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30 Craig Anderson 25-8610080 The assessed value of the house is
$138,200 and the purchase price was
$139,900. They feel the value should
lowered to $125,910 which 90% of the
purchase price.
Assessor's Reecilznendation: No change -
remain at $138,200.
No. Ac]dress Parcel No. Comments
Craig Anderson Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
( continued $126,000.
31 Paul Prenevost 25-2050030 This property has a structure on it, but
David C. Bell it is not inhabitable. Feels the prop-
Investment Co. erty should be assessed land taxe~
oaly.
re~a/n at $82,200.
Board's a~ion:
25-2050040 Is this ~on-] to the rest of the
change - r_--m~n at $233,500. Moved
in house frc~ Miata Park.
33 Michael Wegler 25-1600420 Bought the property for $800 last year
and feels an assessed value of $8,600
is too high. The ~y is a hill
and swamp and no sewer and water is
available.
Assessor' s ~~mendation: Reduce from
$8,600 to $800. Purchased prc~_rty for
$8o0.
Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
$700.
34 Doug~ Hansen 25-1500070 Valuation incr~-~d from $404,800 in
1986 to $492,600 in 1987. Feels his
tenants will be ur~hle to stay in
Ref. ~a~/
No. A~ldress Parcel No. ~ts
Douglas Hansen 25-1500070 Assessor's ~dation: No change -
(continued) remain at $492,600. No indication that
market value is incorrect.
Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
$425,000.
35 Jim Shelledy 25-4500010 Valuation increased frcm $93,600 to
$114,300. Has not added to or made any
changes to his house.
Assessor' s ~tion: Reduce to
$107,200 because of Highway 7 influence
(noise).
Board' s Action: Approved as recommended
by the Assessor.
36 Thomas Henderson 25-7610020 Feels his valuation is too high.
Assessor's ~tion: No change -
he purchased the property for $106,550
and the assessed value is $93,200.
Board's Action: Valuation reduced
to $85,000.
37 Chanhassen Bowl 25-1950020 Feels a valuation of $1,493,700 for the
Bowling Center is too high.
Assessor's Recommendation.. No change-
remain at $1,493,700.
Board's Action: Valuation reduced to
$1,100,00