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COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 contamination of wells in this area and asked to see the last time this pond was monitored. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Stahlberg to prepare further information regarding the option of going through the church property with 2nd Avenue. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS Mr. Hawkins did not have a report. OLD BUSINESS Buildability of Outlot "A ", John McLean - Mr. McLean had appeared at the Board of Review on May 16, 1988 and objected to the value the assessor had placed on a parcel of land he owns near Otter Lake (36- 22- 31- 23- 0011). The value had increased from $2,500 to $25,000. Mr. McLean felt that since he cannot currently obtain a building permit on this parcel it should be classified as unbuildable and the value reduced. The assessor has detemined that the land is buildable because it does have access from Otter Lake Road. Mr. Bisel was concerned that if the assessor viewed a parcel of land with similar conditions in another section of Lino Lakes, would he classify the property as he has classified Mr. McLean's property. Mr. Schumacher said yes, in fact it will be classified as any similar property in Anoka County. Mr. Schumacher reviewed the letter from Jeffrey R. Nienabor, Anoka County appraiser for Lino Lakes dated August 24, 1988. Mr. McLean said he did meet with County Assessor Gayle Leone but he did not discuss this particular piece of property with Mr. Leone. Mr. Hawkins said the question the assessor has to consider is market ability not buildability. Mr. McLean agreed that the property is developable but without streets it is not worth as much. He also noted the City Council does have the power to vary certain cases. He said he is looking at a value somehwere between what it was and what it currently is valued. Mr. Bohjanen moved to invite the assessor to the October 10, 1988 Council meeting to discuss this with the Council. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 271