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5/16/72 261 Mr. Marier said the people of Lino Lakes have not reaped the - harvest of their increase. Two years ago we double. The County representative said we will not increase next year, taxes stay pretty much the same or decrease. Mr. Marier felt we should have answers to justify the questions that might arise. Mr. Harold Hansen was at the May 9th meeting, and continued his presentation at this time. He noted his home was built in 1964. He hasn't done any improving or even re= painted during this time. Two years ago he was assessed at $23,000 and now it is set at $37,000. Taxes have gone from $1,000 to $1,800. He has been in touch with Mr. Schwartz but has heard nothing. When 35E went through they took much of his land. He felt he was really only being taxed on from 7 -10 acres, inasmuch as about 20 of the 35 acres is swamp. Mrs. Sarner gave him a breakdwon of his acerage. 4 acres -high land 3 acres -woods 7 acres - pasture 16 1/4 acres -swamp 2 3/4 acres -road (not taxed) 2 acres - building site In 1970 there was $4400 value on the land and $700.00 for well, septic tank, etc., which everyone has; total being $5100. There are two houses. The old farm house and garage was set at $9200 in 1970, and the Hansen home set at $22,690. This makes for a total of about $37,000. He was advised that the mil rates would change taxes and this is what could cause the big jump in 1972. Mr. Hansen said thatthis would then affect everyone around there. He then presented figures on neighboring property showing that they had only gone up a couple hundred dollars in assessments rather than this big amount of $16,000 which his jumped. He was asked if he had filled out an application to the county for revaluation. He stated Mr. Schwartz had not given him anything to fill out when he was in to see him. The representatives from the County said they will speak with Mr. Schwartz tomorrow and see if application has been made on his behalf, and will probably contact him and want to look at his property again. Mr. Alvin Roetman said his value was set at $17,500 in 1968, and jumped to $23,400 in 1972. He felt this was an awfully big jump. Mrs. Sarner noted that he has built a garage. It is 90% complete in her estimation, and so was assessed at $3000.00 for it. He was told that any loss of land for the road will be adjusted in 1972. He had been assessed a little over $500.00 per acre on 3 1/2 acres. He felt the market value was set too high in 1972. Mr. Marier felt that this was a reasonable figure. That this was a nice home and he certainly could sell it for that. Mr. Jaworski moved to leave the assessment as is. Seconded my Mr. Marier. Carried unanimously. Mr. Pet Nadeau questioned his assessment. He was given the following breakdown: Silo $ 500.00 Pole Shed - 2150.00 Barn 2500.00 All Buildings 18000.00 40 Acres land 12000.00