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056 Page Two SPECIAL COUNCIL ¥ "LF.TINC April 21, 1986 Al Santo, 1573 LaMotte Road - PIN 22- 31 -22 -41 -0006 Mr. Santo told the Council the estimated market value of his home went from $60,000 in 1984, $68,900 in 1985 to $70,300 in 1986. He was concerned about the large increase in value for 1985. He felt the value of $70,300 was too high for a house that is 16 years old and is in need of repair. Mrs. Roisum explained she has refigured the estimated market value of this property and when Mr. Santo was still not satisfied the County Assessor appraised the property in 1985 and that value was determined by him. The 1986 increase was an overall County- wide increase. Mrs. Roisum also said the property was given a thirteen year depreciation for 1986. Mr. Santo was most concerned about the large increase in value in 1985. He tried to get a reason from the County appraiser who appraised his property, however, that person no longer works for the County. He felt it was unfair that he could not get an explanation. Mr. Starkey said he would pull Mr. Santo's file and go over the appraisal. If it looks out of line he will go over the property again. Mr. Reinert felt that this may be an unusually large increase for one year. Mr. Starkey explained when the property was reappraised the appraiser may have found something that was originally over- looked such a completely finished basement. Mr. Santo explained that he felt the increase in property values were unjust and wanted to protest especially when the house needed upkeep. Mrs. Roisum explained she had looked at the values of similar homes in this area apd Mr. Santo's home was within this range. Mayor Benson asked if you assume -the house has not been cared for, could appearances cause the value to decrease. Mr. Starkey said the appraiser looks for structural defects. Lack of main- tenance will not lower the value. Mr. Starkey explained that allproperty is reevaluated every four years. In the past seven to eight years, the entire County has been running 92.9% of actual market value. Lino Lakes has been running 92.3% of actual market value. Mr. Starkey will review the appraiser's file for Mr. Santo's property and then he will get together with "Mrs. Roisum and then Mr. Santo. Mr. Bisel moved to adjourn at 7:47 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. Mr. Marier asked why ag land values were raise'. Mr. Starkey said only green acre values were raised. "rs. Roisum said she did increase any ag land values for 1986, payable 1987.